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CityCouncil | 2020-11-04 | 8 | Councilmember Vella inquired the impacts to evacuations should the units be put-off to neighboring Oakland and the impact to the relationship with Oakland in coordinating evacuation efforts. Councilmember Daysog responded there is hope for neighboring cities to set aside any differences for built environments while working to address national emergencies as they arise; stated that he imagines neighboring cities Councilmembers would want to work with Alameda Councilmembers in a time of national emergency; the core of the recommendation to Council is a zero sum aspect; should Alameda lower the allocation, the difference will be shifted to neighboring locations. Councilmember Vella inquired whether the matter is up for consideration at ABAG regardless of Council signing onto the letter. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Housing Methodology Committee (HMC) recommended proposal AA; the proposal discussed legal housing requirements and criteria for housing elements; equity is a requirement; the vote from the HMC had 75% approval; noted the matter has been opened for public comment and will return to the Regional Planning Committee for consideration on the December agenda. Stated many communities have had a national emergency related to housing; discussed Alameda's history with land use policies; stated the methodology emphasizes equity; the City did not have a compliant Housing Element from 1990 to 2012; the climate crisis disproportionately impacts low-income people with social vulnerability; discussed the City of Pleasanton's housing policy; urged Council to consider equity and not join the region in attempting to change the formula or methodology; stated concerns about the process should be considered at a process level; Alameda is an Island, but is not isolated from the region and should contribute: Rasheed Shabazz, Alameda. Urged Council to respect the work of the HMC; stated the Committee met for over one year to develop its recommendation; expressed support for the methodology; stated the alternative proposal has been rejected by all bodies; Proposal AA balances jobs and housing, while providing access to communities of high opportunity; the proposal ensures segregated communities are assigned a fair share of the regions housing needs and does not promote sprawled development; Alameda must do its fair share in meeting housing and equity needs of the community; urged Council to reject the proposal on the table and affirm the proposal put forward by the HMC: Grover Wehman- Brown, Alameda, East Bay Housing Organization (EBHO). Stated the voters have responded; many residents are concerned about the recent development; discussed social media forums and overdevelopment concerns; stated Alameda has a limited number of bridges and tunnels to escape if needed; traffic delays will be caused with more development; expressed concern about safety and low-income housing subsidies: Janet Lee, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 November 4, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-11-04.pdf |