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CityCouncil | 2020-12-01 | 13 | to various types of industry growth. Mr. Rentschler responded in the affirmative; stated the RHNA process is imperfect; questions behind housing are difficult to solve and are being placed upon local government; there is an attempt to capture complexities within processes; however, there will never be perfection. Councilmember Vella stated the methodology takes many considerations into account; inquired whether there is a focus on looking at job growth relative to the demand for housing. Mr. Rentschler responded in the affirmative; stated this round in particular has focused on seeking more housing where the job growth has occurred; there have been impacts on the transportation systems; the issue remains that people live further from their job location; climate objectives are met by having people live closer to where they work. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the goal is to have opportunities to live near good schools, libraries and parks; outlined discussions related to the impacts of equity components on communities; stated RHNA is not a popular component; however the housing crisis would continue to worsen without it. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Alameda is the only City making the argument of being unique. Mr. Rentschler responded all cities are unique and also the same; stated Alameda has restrictive access; outlined difficult access points for surrounding cities and counties; noted Alameda County has a good bus service; stated hazards have been discussed at great lengths and the main focus has been wildfires; climate change has also been discussed at length. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated every city has often felt a uniqueness and argued constraints; it will be very difficult for Alameda to make a convincing argument to lower the housing allocation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 December 1, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-12-01.pdf |