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PlanningBoard | 2018-03-26 | 3 | Debi Ryan, CASA, said the plan seems more holistic than previous plans. Board Member Curtis said the report is well integrated. He asked if the ten year time frame is realistic for the blue tech/maritime elements given that many of the waterfront developments are already finalizing their plans. Staff Member Fonstein said the time frames are estimates and that certain items could move ahead more quickly where appropriate. Board Member Burton asked what the procedure would be for incorporating Planning Board feedback to the plan before it goes to City Council. Staff Member Fonstien said they would incorporate the board's comments when they go forward to the City Council. President Mitchell asked why teacher housing and affordability were not specifically called out in the plan, given the struggles the school district is having retaining quality teachers. Ms. Srivastava said they did discuss housing opportunities for teachers but that they plan looked more holistically at the housing issue. She said they are trying to achieve affordability for a range of incomes in Alameda. President Mitchell said that the plan discusses workforce housing, but asked why it does not address rent stabilization. Ms. Srivastava said the task force felt that the City was still working out its position on the issue and wanted to let that issue work itself out. Mr. Grunt said the consensus was that it was more of a political issue to be addressed by the voters instead of this task force. Board Member Sullivan said there is a disconnect between the discussion of marine goals and actions. President Mitchell opened the public hearing. Catherine Pauling, Alameda Renters Coalition, said the rent issue is much more than a political issue. She said renters provide the labor for the economy and the lack of affordable housing is a problem for businesses. She said the City needs to do a better job of collecting information on rental housing. Rasheed Shabazz asked if any of the discussions focused on living wages, disadvantaged businesses (women and minority owned), and if there are specific equity indicators Approved Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 March 26, 2018 | PlanningBoard/2018-03-26.pdf |