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18738 | Housing parcel is east of Main Street across from the Base; stated there are 282 boarded-up units previously occupied by the Coast Guard. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether or not the Agreement would provide any financial stream for basic City services, to which the Housing Development Program Manager responded the accommodation is intended to be a 90-unit project that would provide permanent affordable housing to formerly homeless people. Urged approval of the staff recommendation: Doug Biggs, Executive Director of Alameda Point Collaborative. Vice Mayor Bonta moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (12-369) Resolution No. 14718, "Approving Amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan." Adopted; and (12-369 A) Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Section 30 Development Regulations to Ensure Consistency between the Alameda Municipal Code, the Alameda General Plan, and State of California Government Code Pertaining to the Regulation of Housing Development. Introduced. The Planning Services Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Gilmore stated the pictures are very helpful. Councilmember deHaan stated the big elephant in the room is Measure A, and inquired the Housing Element coincides with the Charter. The Planning Services Manager responded the situation is similar to the density bonus ordinance; stated federal law generally trumps State law and State law generally trumps local law if there is conflict; the State says cities have to provide housing and cannot have a local ordinance prohibiting housing. State law does not say there is a problem with Measure A zoning; every city in California has something like Measure A; State law is saying Measure A cannot apply to the entire City; multifamily residential zoning has to be permitted in areas; just enough has been provided to meet the regional obligation. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the State is dictating Measure A would be trumped by the Housing Element. The Planning Services Manager responded just as with State density bonus, the City has to adopt an ordinance providing a certain amount of affordable housing, which waives Measure A. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 July 3, 2012 |