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CityCouncil | 2020-07-07 | 8 | Expressed strong opposition to the staff recommendation; stated the repeal of Article 26-1 should be constrained; further modifications should be placed on the November 2022 ballot; the pandemic has permanently changed lives and future housing and transportation needs are not well understood: Therese Hall, Alameda. Urged Council to defer the removal or alteration of Article 26-3 until after the completion of the upcoming General Plan; stated density restrictions are necessary in certain parts of the City to protect the aesthetic; density restrictions shielded vintage homes: Karen Lithgow, Alameda. Stated allowing the matter to proceed is an infringement of rights and will reverse attempts at regaining public trust; expressed opposition to having the repeal of Article 26-3 on the ballot: James Snider, Sharon Snider, and Cynthia La Croix, Alameda. Stated Council conduct has been dishonest; discussed statistics of Alameda residents; stated the purpose of Article 26 is to protect the character and quality of life in the City by limiting building for density: Dan McDonald, Alameda. Stated Article 26 has not been an impediment to the development of multi-family housing in Alameda; State housing requirements partially supersede Article 26; urged Council to focus on how to bring more affordable housing the Alameda: Ed Sing, Alameda. Expressed concern for the repeal of Article 26; expressed support for accommodating developers' transit solutions; stated low transportation scores impact the City's ability to qualify for affordable housing funds: M.D. Hall, Alameda. Urged Council not to include the repeal of Article 26-3 on the November ballot; stated there is tremendous growth planned for the City and many new housing units are in the process of being built; initiating a vote during COVID-19 is the wrong time: Marel Grunt, Alameda. Expressed opposition to reversing the June 2 decision; urged Council not to place the full repeal of Article 26 on the November ballot and to adhere to good faith agreements: Rob Halford, Alameda. Expressed opposition to the repeal of Article 26; stated repeal will destroy the quality of life in the City; urged Council to keep the City unique: David Bock, Alameda. Stated it is the wrong time to take up an important issue such as Measure A; members of the public would like to engage in discussions; urged Council to uphold the highest standards of political discourse: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda. Urged Council not to include repeal of Article 26-3 on the November ballot: Andrea Medulan, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 7, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-07.pdf |