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CityCouncil | 2021-07-06 | 32 | Discussed California's water shortage; questioned how to solve the water problem for the entire state; whether California has enough resources for everyone to live in the state; urged Council file for the appeal; stated California cannot accommodate everyone: Rosalinda Fortuna, Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council should first have a discussion and vote on whether or not to file an appeal of the RHNA allocation. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated staff recommends discussing the appeal first due to time sensitivity. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for Council discussion time set for fifteen minutes; stated there are three to four incredible and meaty topics which could each be agenda items of their own; each topic should have an in-depth analysis; nine minutes is not enough speaking time. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is willing to see how far Council can get on the first discussion topic; she is willing to consider a motion to extend time when the need arises; Councilmember Herrera Spencer's resolution is titled: "Resolution of Intent to Appeal.. questioned whether a motion is desired. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of filing an appeal of the prescribed RHNA numbers. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White inquired whether the appeal will provide direction to staff as to what is being appealed and how. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded page two of the resolution lists reasons related to land mass size. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the previously approved projects resulting in construction of approximately 1,522 housing units should suffice as the RHNA allocation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded in the negative; stated the language had been pulled from the original resolution; she kept as much of the original resolution, as- supported and added new language. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Herrera Spencer is proposing any RHNA allocation for Alameda. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded in the negative; stated she does not have a specific number; she can support a discussion of a number to set; she does not know whether Council proposes a number of its own or whether the RHNA allocation is simply Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 July 6, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf |