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CityCouncil | 2022-01-04 | 16 | Expressed support for comments provided by Speaker Rakowski; stated that she is disheartened to think she will have to look outside of Alameda in order to purchase a home; SB 9 might create the possibility of affordable home purchasing options: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Stated that he does not know how many R1 parcels are impacted; expressed support for Council requesting data; stated SB 9 is closely intermingled with SB 10, which applies to all properties; discussed urban infill and raising the number of housing units: Paul Cohen, Alameda. *** (22-024) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if there is a motion to consider new items after 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of hearing the first three referrals. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which failed due to requiring four votes by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of hearing the first two referrals. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which failed due to requiring four votes by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of hearing the first three referrals up until midnight. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there have been comments on how Alameda is full of small lots; inquired the average lot size. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the R1 district has a wide variety of lot sizes; stated generally lots sizes are in the 4,000 to 5,000 square foot range; some parcels can be much smaller and some unusually large lots exist. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether height restrictions exist, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative; stated the existing height limit in the R1 district is 30 feet. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what occurs if Council does not pass an ordinance. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded if an application come in before Council adopts an ordinance, staff will follow State Law; there will be no limit on unit size or lot splits; every property owner would have rights under SB 9. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 4, 2022 16 | CityCouncil/2022-01-04.pdf |