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CityCouncil | 2021-07-06 | 34 | staff time will be spent on the matter; she does not like taking frivolous actions however, she understands the need for clarity. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not support an appeal; she appreciates the uniqueness of the City being an island, however, the "uniqueness club" is not an exclusive one, and there are cities up and down the state arguing a different uniqueness; the reason HCD has rules put forth is due to cities not meeting obligations to provide housing; the housing crisis continues to worsen; outlined housing project delays and expenses; she would prefer Council look for solutions; HCD will not let the housing allocations slide; HCD will take the unused portion of housing allocation and place it upon another city; allocation appeals can be made from other cities onto Alameda and can cause a slippery slope; the grounds for an appeal are not strong; outlined previous arguments presented by other cities; she is surprised and disappointed in the majority support for filing an appeal. Councilmember Herrera Spencer questioned whether Councilmember Knox White included portions of the City being infilled by the San Francisco Bay and are more vulnerable to seismic events and liquefaction. Councilmember Daysog stated the appeal will be strengthened with a number included for the allocation; the last few allocations have been set at roughly 1,730 units; the new allocation is set at roughly 5,300; expressed support for splitting the difference and setting the units at 2,650 which is substantially above previous the 1,733 allocation; expressed support for the allocation appeal request being set at 2,650. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the remaining units will be sent to a named- specific city. Councilmember Daysog responded the remaining units are not his responsibility; stated the state will be responsible for finding where the remaining units will go; his responsibility is to specify a number of units which Alameda can bear; proposed a friendly amendment to the motion of setting the allocation appeal at 2,650 units. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the motion be re-stated. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that her understanding is a motion to approve filing an appeal, including the grounds proposed by Councilmember Knox White. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the motion be clarified for the record. Councilmember Knox White stated the three grounds for the appeal are as follows: 1) 60% of voters recently upheld the voter adopted Charter provision that prohibits multifamily housing from being built. Meeting our RHNA allocation means thwarting the will of Alameda voters; 2) Alameda's uniqueness as an island in San Francisco bay, subject to sea level-rise and emergent groundwater, liquefaction and loss of access to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 July 6, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf |