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CityCouncil | 2021-11-30 | 3 | Expressed support for not removing the Harbor Bay recreation area; stated promoting health and well-being is fundamentally important to communities; the recreation area provides many resources; mental and physical program access is important after the isolation due to the pandemic: Jason Gerke, Alameda. Stated RHNA includes minimum limits set by the State; the minimums only include half of the amount truly needed; urged Council go above and beyond with zoning changes; stated housing is needed near transit; expressed support for less focus on parking and automobile traffic; urged Council not to make the minimum the goal: Paul Bickmore, Alameda. Expressed support for the staff recommendation and draft Housing Element; stated the City has to look at considering up zoning R1 to R6 in order to break down historical systems of segregation; years of exclusionary zoning have left a lasting impact and must be corrected; the City must allow for higher density and affordable housing; he is not swayed by the arguments from organizations seeking to deny housing in Alameda; Article 26 is not enforceable and violates State housing law: Zac Bowling, Alameda. Stated the Encinal Terminals site is a third of the City's RHNA; urged Council to allow the site to move forward; stated there are practical, legal and moral limits to building all-new housing; expressed support for the proposed sub zoning and for more housing in shopping center districts; expressed concern about owners of commercial areas not being open to development; stated that he would like to see the Park and Webster Street areas expanded for more than the estimated 300 units; the areas could use 1,000 units or more and are transit-rich; discussed development in downtown Oakland: Joshua Hawn, Alameda. Expressed support for the matter; stated that he is confused by people saying more housing is needed, then not supporting utilizing State density bonus law; the State density bonus law is one of the strongest tools Alameda has to construct affordable housing; urged Council to ensure the up zoning allows for State density bonus law to apply everywhere: Sidharth Kapur, Alameda. Expressed support for the Housing Element, increased density and up zoning; stated everyone is in this together; urged Council ensure sufficient housing for all persons at all life stages, regardless of Article 26: Kathleen Mertz, Alameda. Stated that she appreciates the presentation and staff report; the materials provided clarity; the recommendation does not work unless all of Alameda participates; the RHNA obligation cannot be met unless everyone does their part; the RHNA obligation will be met as required by law and will provide a safe place to live; urged the public to overcome fears: Savanna Cheer, Alameda. Stated that she is in favor of low to moderate income housing; outlined concerns about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): Birgitt Evans, Alameda. Expressed support for keeping the Harbor Bay Club zoned as recreation; stated there have been trade-offs in order to keep the land zoned recreational; expressed support for adding residential to the shopping center at Bay Farm: Charles Johnson, Alameda. Stated affordability is not being addressed; discussed rent prices for new apartments at Alameda Point; stated there is not a lack of housing, there is a lack of income to afford the available housing; affordable housing is built through high-end housing; expressed support for Continued November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 30, 2021 3 | CityCouncil/2021-11-30.pdf |