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CityCouncil | 2022-05-03 | 26 | methodology being out of date: Donna Fletcher, Alameda. Discussed collective knowledge on the HE being shared; stated many people believe the HE is moving in the right direction and the City is being set up for success; expressed concern about correspondence; stated the City cannot risk entertaining the proposed concerns; the State will go after noncompliant cities: Zac Bowling, Alameda. Expressed support for the work being done on the HE; stated the City needs the numbers and distribution of housing units across the Island; Article 26 stands out like a sore thumb; cities have tried to get out of requirements; doubling down on Article 26 will likely not be effective: Josh Geyer, Alameda. Expressed support for a good faith effort in submitting a compliant HE; questioned how R-1 through R-6 zones can contribute more; urged Council to modify base zoning; expressed support for tall, modern buildings on Park and Webster Streets: Drew Dara- Abrams, Alameda. *** (22-315) Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of continuing the current item and not hearing any more items. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a motion is not needed to hear the current item. Councilmember Herrera Spencer withdrew her motion. Councilmember Knox White noted Council has two budget hearings in next week; questioned whether the revenue measures matter [paragraph no 22- ] can be continued to the budget session; expressed concern about discussing another item. Councilmember Knox White moved approval the revenue measures matter beginning continued to the May 10th budget session meeting. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the required vote to move the matter, to which the City Clerk responded three affirmative votes are needed. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry the City Clerk stated the Rules require a vote to consider new matters after 11:00 p.m.; Council can complete the current discussion and address the agenda sections, including Oral Communications, City Manager Communications, and Council Communications without a vote; there is no time limit for hearing said agenda sections. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she is not feeling well and supports only hearing the current matter. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 3, 2022 22 | CityCouncil/2022-05-03.pdf |