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CityCouncil | 2006-05-16 | 2 | Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [ Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. . ] (*06-255) - Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on May 2, 2006, and the Special City Council Meetings held on May 3, 2006. Approved. ( *06-256) Ratified bills in the amount of $8,292,392.81 ( *06-257) Recommendation to accept the Quarterly Sales Tax Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2006. Accepted. (06-258) Recommendation to approve a Contract with EIP Associates, Inc. in the amount of $173,075 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for Harbor Bay Associates, Inc. The Planning and Building Director provided a brief oral report. Councilmember deHaan stated that the environmental review procedure is standard and is available to any individual. Mayor Johnson stated the staff recommendation is to approve having the Environmental Impact Report prepared and is not project approval. The Planning and Building Director stated that the Contract ensures that the applicant pays for the services. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the City was the owner of the Contract, to which the Planning and Building Director responded in the affirmative. David Kirwin, Alameda, stated past newspaper articles have indicated that the City could build several thousand homes on Bay Farm Island because of the reverse commute; the review is the fifth one that has been performed; the demand to provide public services and community facilities would increase the tax burden on the City. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the referenced article addressed a proposal to build several thousand homes at Harbor Bay. Mr. Kirwin responded the article noted that building several thousand homes was possible; the proposed lot size is not the family neighborhood quality and style of Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese noted the City does not plan to build Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May 16, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-05-16.pdf |