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CityCouncil | 2020-06-02 | 20 | Stated removal of Article 26 is long overdue; discussed institutionalized racism in housing; urged Council to consider putting both Sections 26-1 and 26-3 before voters in November 2020: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates. Stated there is no need to rush the matter; expressed concern about changes to Measure A; stated Mare Island is beautiful; urged no changes to Measure A and not having the matter on the November 2020 ballot: Ann Quintell, Alameda. Urged Council to delay discussions on Article 26 until the 2022 election; stated voters cannot engage with the public and the matter is important; the City has met the State housing quota until 2023; there should be no rush to make a permanent decision: Patsy Baer, Alameda. Urged Council to postpone an election to eliminate Article 26 until a full and robust discussion can be openly conducted; discussed the impacts of the pandemic affecting housing; stated there are projects which a carbon negative: Birgitt Evans, Alameda. Expressed support for removal of Article 26 being placed on the November 2020 ballot; stated Article 26 is in conflict with State law and regional housing objectives; historic homes are protected; urged real solutions to the housing crisis be found; stated all housing policies should exist in the Alameda Municipal Code, not the City Charter: Zac Bowling, Alameda. Urged Council to draft ballot measures to repeal Sections 26-1 and 26-3; stated there has been economic uncertainty and a housing crisis; racial injustice cannot be remedied without creating more affordable housing; bringing the matter to the voters will be democratic and allow public participation; COVID-19 is not a reason to postpone: Jono Soglin, Alameda. Stated businesses will not move to Alameda if jobs are in nearby cities; urged Council to make Alameda business friendly; changing Measure A will not achieve a desired end goal: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. (20-376) Councilmember Oddie moved approval of discussing the remaining items on the agenda and concluding by 11:55 p.m. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Councilmember Daysog stated Measure A, especially Sections 26-1 and 26-3, is urban planning by sledgehammer; Measure A is still needed; outlined the history of Measure A; noted Measure A was put together by residents to preserve the built environment; stated the City of Alameda has become a more diverse place than before Measure A Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 June 2, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-06-02.pdf |