pages: CityCouncil/2007-12-04.pdf, 22
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CityCouncil | 2007-12-04 | 22 | Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired what the district would cover. The Base Reuse and Community Development Manager responded the district would be comprised of the properties from Alameda Landing to Alameda Point. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether there would be an assessment fund to maintain the wharf. The Base Reuse and Community Development Manager responded the assessment fund would be from the Municipal Utilities District, covers more than the wharf, and includes other City services. Mayor/Chair Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. George Phillips, Alameda Boys and Girls Club, urged approval and expedition. Christopher Buckley, Alameda, encouraged the developer to keep both warehouses. Roberta Rockwell, Alameda East Bay Miracle League, stated that she supports the Alameda Landing Project. Richard W. Rutter, Alameda, stated he thought that the May 29 plan was great; he was distressed when the September amendment came before the Planning Board and the western portion of the wharf and a major structure were removed; he thinks that there may be ways of saving and repairing the pier over time. Mario Mariani, Alameda, stated he supports the changes. Don Lindsey, Alameda, encouraged moving forward with the project. There being no further speakers, Mayor/Chair Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether the buildings would be demolished or deconstructed and reused. The Base Reuse and Community Development Manager responded the buildings would be a combination of deconstruction and potential demolition; stated the existing DDA does not obligate the developer to maintain the warehouses the Planning Board added a Condition of Approval which states that prior to making a decision about the Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse 8 and Redevelopment Authority and Community Improvement Commission December 4, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-12-04.pdf |