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CityCouncil | 2019-10-15 | 11 | (19-578) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Ranger Pipeline, Inc. for Cyclic Sewer Replacement Project, Phase 16, No. PW 05-19-26 in an Amount, Including Contingency, Not to Exceed $28,924,389.83. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (19-579) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter 30 (Zoning Ordinance) to Streamline Design Review for Small Residential Additions, Window Replacements, and Green Roofs, Update Work/Live Ordinance Requirements, Update Lot Line Adjustment Procedures, and Make Other Miscellaneous Administrative, Technical, and Clarifying Amendments, as Recommended by the Planning Board. Not heard. AGENDA ITEM/COUNCIL REFERRAL (19-580) Presentation by the Housing Authority Providing Information to the Council. (19-581) Consider Directing Staff to Present Options to the Council on Increasing Accountability of, and Addressing Potential Conflict of Interest Issues at, the Alameda Housing Authority. (Councilmembers Vella and Oddie) The City Council heard the above items together. The Housing Authority Executive Director gave a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether incentives for landlords exist in order to house voucher holders. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded a program exists that allows $500 for each new unit leased; outlined the philosophy of the program. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether committing City funds can be committed to expansion of housing incentives. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded in the affirmative; stated other housing authorities have more flexibility; outlined Section 8 funding instances related to damaged units and potential landlord acceptance. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the expiration details for the subsidy at Independence Plaza. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded the subsidy runs out in 2026; stated the subsidized cost per year is between $1 to $1.5 million; the program has allowed the Housing Authority to plan ahead and minimize impacts to tenants; there has Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 October 15, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-15.pdf |