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13804 | worked through details to provide a good deal for Alameda. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Vella stated the City has worked hard to get where it is today; the City has gone through several renditions of the DDA and has had to amend it over the years in order to adjust to changing conditions and the market; expressed support for the work that has brought the project to its current state; stated that she will be supporting the matter. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she supported the project in 2015; expressed concern about the project building units for the middle class to purchase; stated the possibility continues not to occur; affordable housing units being offered are rentals, not for purchase; housing units for sale are very expensive; homes will cost over $1 million and will not provide housing for the middle; discussed the cost of rental units at Alameda Point; stated inflation is the highest it has been in 40 years; Council is being asked to trust that staff will confirm affordable housing units will be built since the units are not being tethered to market rate or requiring a financial investment; the approach is wrong; expressed concern about aspects of the project; stated members of the armed forces will not be able to afford the housing units; the middle class will not be able to rent or purchase at Alameda Point; affordability is a problem; the City needs to offer housing for the middle to purchase; expressed concern about the units lacking rent control; stated rents will increase; the City continues to leave the middle behind, which is a problem; expressed support for a public arts center; stated the matter is related to finding ways to house the middle; she will not continue to support the matter. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed the former Alameda NAS being active, operating military base; stated people who were not active military did not visit the base; Alameda Point did not feel like a part of the rest of the City; an important part of redeveloping Alameda Point is making it a place that seamlessly feels like a part of Alameda; the opening of Waterfront Park joined hundreds of Alameda residents at a place with potential; the City has been able to accomplish so much; discussed the ribbon cutting for Corsair Flats and Starling; stated APP has worked with the City to accomplish so much; she has every faith APP will move forward and reach the finish line; discussed a meeting with the Veterans Administration (VA) related to the Alameda Columbarium; stated that she has been able to share the developments at Alameda Point and the progress made to help veterans; the stakes are high; the City would lose much if it does not move forward in keeping the project alive; changes to conditions and demands are occurring; projects must adapt; expressed support for the project. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (22-354) Recommendation to Provide Direction on a Proposal to Develop a Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program; and (22-354 A) Resolution No. 15909, "Appropriate $4,600,000 of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funds for a Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program." Adopted. The Development Managers gave a Power Point Presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2022 14 |