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CityCouncil | 2020-07-07 | 11 | Measure A does not mean developers will self-regulate runaway growth; Measure A provides extra protection and forces wise, thoughtful, well moderated growth; should Measure A be repealed, runaway growth is likely to occur; State mandates can be met even with Measure A; the State recently certified the Housing Element and another is due; apartments are being built while Measure A is in place; City legal experts found a way to keep Measure A intact while meeting State law; the City has become more diverse even with Measure A; the City can continue to racially diversify and support thoughtful, well-planned and modulated growth. Councilmember Oddie stated the matter is being passed to the voters for decision; voters will decide whether change is necessary; there is a difference between de facto and de jure racism; discussed literature which illustrates the impetus behind laws in the Bay Area and population comparisons between San Leandro and Alameda; focusing on de jure racism is more important; noted racist laws have been placed in effect in the Country, many in California, to keep African Americans out of white neighborhoods; stated pillars of white supremacy must come down and laws must be changed; Council must take responsibility and steps towards removing the laws; the matter must be put forth for a vote on the November ballot; read a passage from "The Color of Law;" stated that he would like to get rid of the badges of slavery in the City Charter; expressed support for placing repeal on the ballot. Councilmember Vella stated prior to Measure A, her grandfather could not find a home to raise his family due to discrimination against Filipinos in Alameda; expressed concern about many projects throughout Alameda being rejected due to density and multi-family units, which are affiliated with the concept of lower income; stated Council must be thoughtful about the steps to follow; repealing Measure A can still yield disparate impacts should Council not be careful and thoughtful with the process; the repeal is not the end-all and people should think beyond repeal; a lot of stress is placed on the West End including inquiries related to transit; there is not a safe and clean way for people to cross into Oakland by bike or foot; the effort to provide a safe crossing must be continued and is an environmental equity issue; noted there are many parking lots that can be part of a reimagining; stated smaller neighborhoods are part of what makes Alameda; expressed support for people being part of the process; stated people must focus on the Alameda that is wanted; homeowner options are also needed; the focus cannot just be on rental properties; racial and economic diversity are important; expressed support for placing full repeal on the November ballot. Vice Mayor Knox White stated people may disagree, but should do so civilly; Alameda can do better than being compared against cities known for gentrification; Alameda is an area where regional impacts have significant issues; every city is going to have to step up and address the issues; a place must be created where people can network and grow by placing roots down; expressed support for repeal being placed on the ballot; stated Measure A does not protect the number of households; Measure A ends up placing housing where it does not make sense versus where infrastructure can maintain. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 January 7, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-07.pdf |