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CityCouncil | 2020-12-01 | 12 | Stated the election results are clear; the community should seek to ensure the allocations given for new housing focus on unique impacts on Alameda; discussed safety and earthquakes: Rob Halford, Alameda. Urged Council look for a way to reduce the numbers; stated other cities are proactively pursuing a reduction; Alameda should do the same; discussed Alameda having unique geography; urged Council consider the safety of residents: Carmen Reid, Alameda. Expressed concern about the actions of Council and the Planning Department and for environmental and equity issues; urged Council to address the matter in a collaborative way with citizens; stated Council should not have placed Measure Z on the ballot: Dolores Kelleher, Alameda. Stated the units shown as needed is not correct; California's population is stagnant and will likely decrease over time; discussed natural hazards and safety elements being ignored and faults within the ABAG methodology should natural hazards not be considered: Jay Garfinkle, Alameda. Question whether job production has increased or decreased in Alameda and whether the definition of second units includes Accessible Dwelling Units (ADU's); discussed other Charter cities challenging the State's authority and what Alameda's response will be; inquired the reasons other cities are challenging the RHNA numbers: Former Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer, Alameda. Expressed concern about traffic; discussed the impacts on public service agencies; outlined Article 13 Section 35 of the California Constitution: Kathleen Sullivan, Alameda. Stated the housing numbers are possible; urged embracing Article 8A; discussed goals and equity, environmental and economic goals: Drew Dara-Abrams, Alameda. Expressed support for comparing lower income and above moderate income; stated the City is on-track to exceed higher income housing; however, is failing to meet the lower income housing; urged Council to provide input on how the City is working to change the intended planning process: Ashley Lorden, Alameda. Expressed support for the efforts in putting Measure Z on the ballot; read an excerpt of his thesis; discussed land use rulings and revisions: Rasheed Shabazz, Alameda. Councilmember Vella stated the numbers are allocated to the region; inquired the result should the City happen to go with the alternative methodology; noted there will be a decrease in the number of units in Alameda; questioned where the remaining units would end up. Mr. Rentschler responded the alternative methodology shifts housing further into Santa Clara County and Southern San Mateo County; noted the formula is job heavy. Councilmember Vella inquired whether some of the units could end up in Oakland, to which Mr. Rentschler responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Vella inquired whether the units stay within the region. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 December 1, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-12-01.pdf |