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CityCouncil | 2020-12-01 | 16 | (20-758) Councilmember Vella moved approval of continuing the meeting until 11:55 p.m. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Councilmember Vella stated that she respectfully disagrees in part about the mandate of the voters; there were many measures on the ballot and people tend to vote no when unsure or overwhelmed; stated that the vote results do not reconcile with her receiving the highest amount of votes and being pro housing; there is a lot of confusion around what was being voted on based on communications received; there is a misunderstanding of RHNA allocations, Charter allowances, how density has been obtained, funding for affordable housing and various project approval processes; it is clear that informational sessions and meetings are needed; expressed support for discussing funding for affordable housing, including necessary bonds for 100% affordable housing projects; stated that she does not intend to violate the Charter; questioned where the City is left should the Charter be followed and what it will mean to lose parks and commercial space; stated it is disingenuous to question job creation without housing density; matters should not be discussed in silos, but as a collective; Alameda is not unique because it is an Island; other cities have bridge access and limitations; safety, transit and the environment are being looked at; Council must acknowledge that the population has grown, demand for housing is here, and planning via the ballot box has yielded the current hole Alameda is in; Council must look at the unintended consequences; expressed concern for extreme Not In My Backyard (NIMBY) values; stated the units are not leaving the region and subsequent impacts will occur. Councilmember Oddie expressed concern over restating the theme of the election; stated a no vote did not indicate maintaining the status quo; outlined the ballot arguments for Measure Z; stated the Charter outlines exceptions for housing and Council may proceed at its own risk; outlined Section 3-10 of the City Charter; noted Council could not pass an ordinance which comes up with exceptions. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the election has yielded mixed results; Measure Z was a confusing measure; there is an opportunity to provide more community education and outreach in order to collaborate effectively; noted seeing actual plans utilizing historic buildings is much less intimidating; Council must work to bring the community along to allow a better understanding of where Alameda fits in the housing crisis and what is possible to help alleviate it; there is time for public forums; the forums should be as wide-spread as possible; the matter is important; Council needs to both be compliant with State Law as well as help house people; the two propositions are not mutually exclusive; efforts will be continued. (20-759) Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Amendments for Rent Relief Program with Alameda Point Beverage Group, Auctions By the Bay, Building 43 & Associates, Faction Brewing, Group Delphi, Proximo Spirits, Saildrone and USS Hornet Air & Space Museum via the Non-Profit Spirits Alley Program for Rent Relief in Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Introduced. The Assistant Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. The City Manager noted the Pinball Museum and Wonky Kitchen will be provided at the next Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 December 1, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-12-01.pdf |