2011-09-20 Joint CC CIC Minutes
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- -SEPTEMBER 20, 2011- -7:01 P.M.
Acting Mayor/Chair Bonta convened the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
ROLL CALL – Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners deHaan, Tam and
Acting Mayor/Chair Bonta – 3.
Absent: Councilmember/Commissioner Johnson and Mayor /
Chair Gilmore – 2.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
(11-451 CC/11-037 CIC) Recommendation to Approve a Remittance Agreement
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34194.2 Obligating the CIC to
Reimburse the City for Its Required Remittances to the State of California to Participate
in the Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program.
The Economic Development Division Manager and City Manager gave a brief
presentation.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Acting Mayor/Chair Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote
– 3. [Absent: Councilmember/Commissioner Johnson and Mayor/Chair Gilmore – 2.]
(11-038 CIC) Resolution No.11-184, “Adopting a Residential Antidisplacement and
Relocation Assistance Plan for the Proposed Islander Project.” Adopted; and
(11-452 CC) Resolution No. 14621, “Adopting a Residential Antidisplacement and
Relocation Assistance Plan for the Proposed Islander Project.” Adopted.
The Housing Development and Programs Manager gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember/Commissioner Tam noted fifteen households would be temporarily
displaced.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether fifteen temporarily displaced
households are in a [subsidized housing] program.
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David Richmond, Autotemp, responded in the negative.
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In response to Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan’s inquiry, Mr. Richmond stated
relocation law defines benefits that should be afforded during temporary and permanent
relocation; households would be offered the choice of having Autotemp obtain
temporary housing; tenants would benefit from reduced rent upon return to the Islander
Motel; the anticipation would be to relocate households in Alameda or provide a stipend
to allow moving in with family or friends.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired why housing assistance would not be
provided so that relocation costs would not be on the City’s bill.
Mr. Richmond responded one choice would be to provide a voucher program through
the Housing Authority; however; the problem is that the program would be voluntary and
would necessitate a one year commitment which would result in permanent
displacement; the goal is to define temporary displacement.
In response to Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan’s inquiry, the Housing
Development and Programs Manager stated temporarily displaced tenants would be
subsidized so that rent would not be more than the current rate; then, tenants would
move back into an affordable housing unit and the rent would not be more than 30% of
income.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether tenants could stay indefinitely.
The Housing Development and Programs Manager responded tenants would be able to
stay as long as the terms of the lease are met.
Councilmember/Commissioner Tam moved adoption of the resolutions.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote – 3. [Absent: Councilmember/Commissioner Johnson and
Mayor/Chair Gilmore – 2.]
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Acting Mayor/Chair Bonta adjourned the meeting at
8:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, CIC
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
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