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CityCouncil | 2020-11-04 | 9 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated communicating facts is a constant challenge; some election messaging has not been factual and has resulted in misinformation; outlined the proposal put forth by the Tri-Valley cities; stated residents should consider commuting Alameda residents encountering neighboring cities commuters; the HMC proposal shows a need to distribute and help elevate different populations to give access; outlined discussions related to unique characteristics from cities attempting to lower housing requirements; stated the housing crisis will never get better until all communities are required to help by adding housing; many considerations must be made for housing policies; the methodology has made many considerations; noted that a speaker from ABAG could give a housing presentation at a future Council meeting. Councilmember Oddie stated that he finds the matter of Council being asked on an urgent and important basis to reject an emphasis on equity and fair housing an insult to his values and to the City's motto "Everyone Belongs Here;" the matter is about not building housing and has been an endless battle. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of denying the Council Referral and to oppose changing to the proposed alternative methodology; outlined locations for excess Alameda housing units and subsequent traffic consequences. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he will not sign the letter; there is a push for inequitable outcomes; the letter has not been thought through and is a vehicle to request no additional housing; it is possible that natural disasters were not considered and should be a part of the discussion with ABAG. requested a friendly amendment to the motion to call a special Meeting for a workshop; expressed support for outright opposition to the letter; stated the special meeting should showcase the process used to reach the ABAG recommendation and include the expected impact on travel-time, climate equity and affordability and the impacts of shifting units; direction should be provided to staff to return to Council before December 9th and provide the steps needed from Council to ensure the City Charter is compliant with zoning and the General Plan; stated voters have spoken and shown a desired zoning change and do not support Council wanting to follow State Law; Council should have a discussion on the impacts and outcomes of not following State Law; expressed support for standing behind the voters and identifying the communications needed for a policy which is out of compliance with the State. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the discussion is extending beyond the scope of the matter. The City Attorney responded that Council should stay on the RHNA matter; stated should Council wish to provide additional direction, staff should receive it in a future Council Referral. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 November 4, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-11-04.pdf |