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CityCouncil | 2022-03-01 | 12 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer further inquired what happens to current taxes that do not have a sunset date. The Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer responded taxes already passed by voter would not change; stated measures passed going forward would need to have a sunset date or specified duration of time. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the duration of time could be 100 years. The Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer responded the language only specifies a duration of time, not a limit. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification from the City Attorney's Office. The City Attorney stated that he concurs with the Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer's assessment of the amendment. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation [including adoption of the resolution]. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Ayes; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:04 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:21 p.m. CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS (22-144) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter XXX to Implement Senate Bill (SB) 9 Regarding Two-Unit Housing Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Single-Family Residential Zones. Introduced. The Planning Building and Transportation Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Daysog stated the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS) put together a detailed letter; requested clarification about separate metering and affordability requirements mentioned in the letter. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated staff anticipates new SB 9 units will be separately metered; staff has not recommended requiring SB 9 units to be deed restricted for affordable housing; staff does not feel the restriction is necessary at the moment; discussed a, Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) study of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) from the; stated the study found that many ADUs are built for family members and over 30% of units charged very low rent and 30% charged low rent; there is a natural tendency for the units to be made affordable; Council may consider deed restricting the units. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired the affordability categories for the remaining 40% of ADUs. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 1, 2022 10 | CityCouncil/2022-03-01.pdf |