S2.30 22-0526 Subject: Resolution In Support Of Senate Constitutional Amendment 2
From: Councilmember Fife
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of Senate Constitutional Amendment 2 (SCA 2) By Senators Allen And Wiener To Repeal Article 34 Of The California State Constitution, Which Prohibits Public Entities From Developing, Constructing, Or Acquiring A Low-Rent Housing Project Until A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Of A City Or A County In Which The Low-Rent Housing Project Is Proposed Approve The Project By Voting In Favor At An Election
Will the city of Oakland begin business in acquiring and maintaining public housing? With what funds? Taxpayers dollars? What public entities are being singled out? This seems like a knee jerk reaction without really reviewing the impact on future developments. Stop rubberstamping proposals and slow down enough to take a real look at each resolution or proposal - do an impact analysis at least!
I support affordable housing particularly for low and moderate income households, but we need more info on what the city is proposing. Is the city going into the development business? If not, who does city anticipate developing housing? What is the "social housing" that has been referred to? What property would the city acquire? What department would handle this? Are there staffing and budget implications? Without more info, I don't trust the city.
Before proposing a change to the State Constitution, we need to know what the city is up to.
The residents, city and other parties/companies within the city of Oakland boundaries should be notified first and have the first opportunity to buy these properties.
We need housing for ALL, Thank You!
housing first. there are few (if any) things we need than truly, deeply affordable housing.
Will the city of Oakland begin business in acquiring and maintaining public housing? With what funds? Taxpayers dollars? What public entities are being singled out? This seems like a knee jerk reaction without really reviewing the impact on future developments. Stop rubberstamping proposals and slow down enough to take a real look at each resolution or proposal - do an impact analysis at least!
I support affordable housing particularly for low and moderate income households, but we need more info on what the city is proposing. Is the city going into the development business? If not, who does city anticipate developing housing? What is the "social housing" that has been referred to? What property would the city acquire? What department would handle this? Are there staffing and budget implications? Without more info, I don't trust the city.
Before proposing a change to the State Constitution, we need to know what the city is up to.
The residents, city and other parties/companies within the city of Oakland boundaries should be notified first and have the first opportunity to buy these properties.