pages: CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2008-10-07 | 16 | Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan stated the motion would accept the EIR which would give Alameda Towne Centre an extra 49,000 square feet. Councilmember Matarrese stated the motion certifies the EIR and potential impacts of the 49,000 square feet, and is not an entitlement. Vice Mayor Tam stated the motion discloses impacts in accordance with CEQA. The Assistant City Attorney inquired whether the motion is to adopt the resolution denying the appeal of the August 11 Planning Board decision to certify the adequacy of the Alameda Towne Centre Project Environmental Impact Report, to which Vice Mayor Tam responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan clarified that Harsch could go back to the Planning Board and ask for the additional 49,000 square feet if the EIR is accepted tonight and could ask to build a parking structure. Mayor Johnson stated that the EIR discloses impacts and deals with mitigation. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes : Councilmembers Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 4. Noes: Councilmember deHaan - 1. Councilmember Matarrese requested traffic counts once Kohl's, the gas station, and OSH are occupied. Councilmember deHaan stated a baseline should be done now. Vice Mayor Tam stated that having Council and the community request data and monitoring is appropriate; an EIR looks at a baseline snap shot in time and action alternatives; two years from now a new Council may have a new baseline and may request to use the 2010 baseline; baselines will have constant movement; receiving information is good; it is important to have the integrity of the EIR preserved. Councilmember Matarrese stated the EIR is a projection; the number of cars that run over the tubes in the street is more relevant. Councilmember deHaan stated it is important to know where traffic patterns are throughout the City. Counci Matarrese stated some of the Broadway truck traffic Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 October 7, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf |