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CityCouncil | 2022-01-04 | 13 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there are requirements to add off-street parking for the units, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Daysog stated some cities are restricting SB 9 units to a certain income categories; inquired whether anything is preventing the City from doing the same. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Daysog is interested in a permanent deed restriction, to which Councilmember Daysog responded in the affirmative. The City Attorney responded State law does not contain an express prohibition or authorization on income limitations for the newly created units; stated the area is grey; if Council wishes to implement a restriction, staff can look into the matter; many jurisdictions have adopted many different rules that are not specifically authorized or prohibited; restrictions have the effect of reducing the overall housing production due to cost implications. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry regarding waiving fees on ADUs, the Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated Council adopted a Citywide Development Impact Fee (DIF) update three years ago; the update clarifies that the ordinance does not apply to deed restricted, affordable units and ADUs, which helped reduce costs for affordable and small units; the only fee that is waived is the DIF. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether it is possible to have the matter be limited to affordable units to try and encourage affordable units. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded if Council wishes to create a deed restriction requirement on the SB 9 units, staff can do so. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the City can require the deed restriction on affordable units if unit fees are waived. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the restriction will require a change to the Citywide DIF ordinance; currently, second units or ADUs are automatically waived from Citywide DIF fees whether they are deed restricted or not; the other approach would be to amend the DIF ordinance to waive fees on ADUs if they are deed restricted; the change will be an incentive for property owners to deed restrict in order to avoid the upfront DIF costs. Urged Council to reject the Planning Board's up-zoning to 10 units per parcel, to limit the maximum size to 800 square feet and to reject the proposal to adopt the four foot setbacks; expressed support for choosing how new housing happens: Joyce Boyd, Alameda. Stated that she is confused about what is being accomplished; affordable housing is needed in Alameda; expressed concern about market rate homes; discussed home sale prices; stated an 800 square foot home will be affordable; the number of units should be limited to four; expressed support for an State initiative; discussed global warming: Karen Miller, Alameda. Stated allowing two duplexes on lots will not be the only increase in the number of residential units in the City; there is no meaningful difference between unit limits; it does not make sense to add restrictions; people can infill wherever desired: Josh Geyer, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 4, 2022 13 | CityCouncil/2022-01-04.pdf |