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CityCouncil | 2021-03-30 | 11 | Councilmember Daysog stated comments from the Planning, Building and Transportation Director are spot on; if Council allows for a lower amount of housing on shopping centers, the City might have to look elsewhere to make up the difference in housing units; there are places to look into, which would make better sense; noted Alameda Point has space in the Enterprise District; stated there will be transportation options for the area; expressed support for lower housing at South Shore by placing excess at Alameda Point; stated infrastructure is being put in to support additional housing at Alameda Point; he is making a case to change the methodology since the amount of new housing is unsustainable; stated that he does not know the overall number; he does not support 5,400 being the allocation number; recommended Council engage in the discussion to determine where to put the amount of housing in a place that makes the most sense; changing the Enterprise District to allow housing will not be easy; however, there are opportunities. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated staff needs to look at the best places to put housing first; the Housing Element schedule makes the same argument; Alameda Point and Encinal Terminals are great places to put housing; the sites and entitlements will be brought to Council early in the process; the two sites equate for up to 2,000 of the 5,4000 housing units; however, the sites require a supermajority Council approval; without a supermajority vote, staff will not know whether the City can afford to downzone or reduce the capacity at shopping centers; staff would have to include significantly more units at shopping centers. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how many votes are needed to amend the Zoning Code. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded three votes for the Zoning Code and four votes to approve housing at Alameda Point. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of rejecting the referral while providing no direction for discussion; if the matter is included as part of something that stems from community discussions with the Planning Board and is recommended to Council, the discussion can occur; the community and Planning Board should do their work before Council begins to spot zone specific pieces of property. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the issues can be raised during the process, which is already in the works; it is important that the matter is discussed; questioned how the process will work. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded that he has extended an invitation to Alameda Citizens Task Force (ACT) and Paul Foreman via e-mail; noted a Planning Board subcommittee is working with City staff; staff is encouraging all members of the community and interest groups to participate and provide good ideas; staff will be notifying ACT and Mr. Foreman when public meetings will occur; staff can currently integrate the proposal. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the outreach. Continued March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 March 30, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-30.pdf |