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CityCouncil | 2020-04-22 | 9 | (20-262) Recommendation to Provide Direction on Potential Measures Amending the City Charter. Continued to May 5, 2020. (20-263) Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter 30 (Development Regulations) to Modify Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations to Implement and Comply with State Law and Make Other Administrative, Technical, and Clarifying Amendments pertaining to Appeals and Youth Centers Definition, as Recommended by the Planning Board. Introduced. The City Planner made a brief presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired how many Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) have occurred in the last couple years. The City Planner responded since 2017, 32 ADUs have been constructed; stated the City has approved 120 applications. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City has worked hard to promote building more affordable housing; the housing crisis in the State is not going away and is highlighted by mandates; people should not live unsheltered; the City needs more housing; the topic is complicated; noted San Mateo County provides a booklet related to ADUs; inquired whether Alameda has something similar. The City Planner responded a next step is to develop material and perform outreach. Vice Mayor Knox moved approval of the ordinance with the omission of Subsection J. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he has a larger concern related to Measure A not aligning with the City Charter; that he will abstain on the item and come to a decision at a later date when the item returns. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the ability for the City to pass local rules, regulations and laws is confined by limits imposed by the State; there are conflicts between State law and the City Charter related to housing issues; State law is clear that ADUs cannot be considered when deciding whether density limits have been violated. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Governor has listed housing as a main priority; cities have been taken to court over the topic; inquired whether the motion included Section J, to which Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the affirmative. On the call for the question the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Abstain; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Abstention: 1. Continued April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 22, 2020 9 | CityCouncil/2020-04-22.pdf |