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CityCouncil | 2021-11-30 | 2 | housing and ensure equity, inclusion and anti-displacement: Betsy Mathieson, Alameda. Expressed support for the draft Housing Element; stated the included goals, policies and programs are sensible and admirable; she especially appreciates Goal 3; the Housing Element is lofty and a lot of work must be done in order to reach the goal; the Housing Element goals will put the City on the right path in addressing the housing crisis; expressed support for the proposed zoning changes, including increasing density in residential zones R1 to R6; stated the changes are needed to reverse exclusionary and inequitable land use practices and will strengthen the vibrancy and diversity of the City; increased density will support more sustainable and walkable lifestyles; urged City staff to look at further increasing density; expressed support for the City following all State laws, including putting forth a compliant Housing Element: Elizabeth Kuwada, Alameda. Encouraged smart growth, raising Alameda Point housing limits and raising shopping center height limits to accommodate additional housing; expressed opposition to up zoning: Devon Westerholm, Alameda. Expressed support for the attempt to discuss the housing cap being raised for shopping centers; stated the raised cap is key to not over burdening residential areas; the current Housing Element density increases avoid Article 26; expressed concern over developers buying buildings for demolition; questioned the message being sent to voters; urged Council consider acting on the AAPS proposals: Dolores Kelleher, Alameda. Stated the draft Housing Element does not adequately reflect the 2010 Webster Street Vision Plan, nor does it implement the November multi-family overlay zone proposal; the Vision Plan calls for retaining the existing architectural character of Webster Street south of Lincoln Avenue; discussed WABA's multi-family overlay proposal height limits; expressed concern about the Housing Element not reflecting WABA's housing proposal and for higher density limits exceeding the desired three story limit; urged the inclusion of a strategy to integrate the State density bonus law: Linda Asbury, West Alameda Business Association (WABA). Stated that she strongly opposes the up zoning of R1 to R6 zones; discussed the initial passing of Article 26; stated the proposal will not build affordable units; 373 people have signed a petition to oppose the Housing Element; elected officials have an obligation to act according to the will of the electorate; discussed an anticipated Statewide initiative petition for zoning and land use to be under local control: Karen Miller, Alameda. Stated that he is in favor of up zoning R1 to R6 areas; expressed support for an affordable housing overlay; stated cities need compliant Housing Elements; urged Council to support the proposals: Jake Price, Housing Action Coalition. Stated people are scared of change; Alameda has better transit access than most surrounding cities; Alameda has invested in transit, which elevates home values; Alameda has a mid-century mindset; actions taken have proven to be racially prejudicial and classist; State laws have passed for the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA): Josh Geyer, Alameda. Stated that she has not heard an answer to whether the Navy cap can be lifted; expressed support for the Democratic party; questioned how the City can meet the housing laws; expressed concern about overreaching: Cherie Winkler, Alameda. Continued November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 30, 2021 2 | CityCouncil/2021-11-30.pdf |