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CityCouncil | 2021-10-05 | 13 | one size fits all approach; detailed exploration will occur; staff will return to Council after determining what is feasible with the available funds; concurred with Councilmember Knox White's concerns about equitable access to housing and distribution throughout the City regardless of convenience; stated staff is trying to look outside Alameda Point; the City has an opportunity to make a concerted effort with the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and other housing discussions. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of supporting the Plan with the comments made by Councilmembers about ensuring the Plan is inclusive and really looking throughout the Island; discussed Council's priority related housing. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he will be supportive of specific projects, such as the Marina Village Inn or bottle parcel; he has supported such projects since he began serving on the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority in 1995; he does not have enough information on the overarching policies being implemented; he does not know if Housing First is superior to the current way; discussed current requirements to keep housing versus considering services voluntary and a barrier; stated that he thinks people need to be required to get services to access and stay in housing; he will not support or oppose the Plan; he will support projects. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the goals are too broad and not particular to Alameda; she will not support the Plan because efforts will duplicate Housing Authority work, which is not appropriate; she appreciates the data. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft outlined her work on the League of California Cities Statewide Policy Committee on Housing, Community and Economic Development and the Alameda County Mayor's Conference Homelessness Working Group; stated there is a Statewide housing crisis; there are innovative solutions and successes; magic starts to occur with wrap around services; action is needed; she completely agrees with the motion and second; metrics and measurables are important; staff is in the process of interviewing innovative, exciting service providers; she agrees that barriers and opposition to development of supportive housing need to be reduced; expressed her support. Councilmember Knox White stated the Plan is strategic and supposed to be the guiding principle; there are 51 specific actions to lead to desired outcomes; Housing First is not new; it went away under Regan when requirements were implemented; until a person has housing, they cannot be ready to go through drug or mental health treatment or job training; further discussed Housing First. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Abstention; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 1. Abstentions: 1. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 5, 2021 12 | CityCouncil/2021-10-05.pdf |