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CityCouncil | 2019-12-17 | 3 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -DECEMBER - 17, 2019- -7:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Councilmember Daysog led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Vella arrived at 7:16 p.m.] Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (19-684) Presentation by Assemblymember Rob Bonta: State Legislative Update. Assemblymember Bonta gave a brief presentation on new State legislation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed gratitude for the presentation; stated continuing help is needed for the Alameda Hospital. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the work on homelessness and the League of California Cities housing committee; stated the most challenging aspect of development is funding for affordable housing projects; inquired upcoming plans for affordable housing in the next year. Assemblymember Bonta responded that he served on Alameda City Council during the time redevelopment agencies were abolished in California; stated the recession combined with a Supreme Court ruling lead to the abolition; there have been multiple efforts to bring redevelopment agencies back; two parts have been promoted: economic revitalization, and affordable housing; given the housing crisis, the focus has primarily been on affordable housing; many bills have been vetoed due to budget constraints; the Governor requires high cost projects to be included in the budget; tax credits and one- time budget money may be an option going forward; the State of California is short by 3 million housing units; all cities must contribute their fair share. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the return of redevelopment agencies and for more effort around solutions for traffic congestion solutions on major State highways. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for a partnership in traffic safety including Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 December 17, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-12-17.pdf |