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CityCouncil | 2021-02-02 | 18 | up road blocks to building more housing; the dilemma faced with Article 26 is that it prevents building smaller units that can be affordable by design and workforce housing; there are many ways to help solve the problem; expressed support for exploring Mr. Hendrickson's proposal to count work-live units towards RHNA numbers; noted the City has launched a homelessness strategic plan; stated transitional housing is needed; there are many problems to solve and many are inter-related; a West End bicycle pedestrian bridge would allow bicycles and pedestrians to get on and off the Island; many solutions can be worked on at the same time. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:10 p.m. *** (21-073) Oral Update from the Police Chief on Police Activity. The City Manager made brief comments. The Interim Police Chief gave a brief presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City has embarked on a Homelessness Strategic Plan; outlined a recent Town Hall on addressing homelessness; stated that she was impressed by City staff and Alameda Police Department (APD) Officers' ability to build rapport with homeless individuals. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there are glaring commonalities within the seventeen shooting cases and seven arrests. The Interim Police Chief responded the cases vary; stated some are settling disputes with gunfire and some are illicit business dealings; staff is trying to forensically link guns and ammunition to determine usage locations. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is an issue of people being released from prison engaging in criminal activity. The Interim Police Chief responded the number of prisoners has been reduced throughout the State over the years; stated the reduction is due in part to criminal justice reform and COVID-19; part of the regional homelessness and crime problems are connected to people being released from prison not yet being ready to assimilate with jobs, families and housing. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 February 2, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-02-02.pdf |