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CityCouncil | 2013-03-05 | 12 | tonight. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the comments would be on the Biological Opinion or the EA. The City Manager responded the EA. Mayor Gilmore noted various City departments would be providing comments; Public Works would comment on transit. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a park would still be located in the Northwest Territories, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative; stated 250 acres of parks and open space are being contemplated on the land which is intended to come to the City; said land does not include the 511 acres of preserve area on the rest of the property. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City's park area is along the waterfront, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated opening up public access to the waterfront is exciting. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated the City anticipates having an access easement around the VA site and having a Bay Trail around the Northwest Territories. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the land does not belong to the City yet; the public has weighed in on the clinic and columbarium; read from the September 10, 2010 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Resolution (ARRA), which solidifies her motivation to move forward with the staff recommendation; stated Veteran causes need to be supported; the ARRA resolution indicates the VA project will create local construction, permanent jobs and have a positive impact on local revenues. Councilmember Chen stated that he would request the Council to consider delaying the letter of support so that it will coincide with the wildlife refuge resolution being considered on March 19th and to give the public time to study the staff report and EA. Councilmember Daysog stated there is enthusiasm for the VA clinic and columbarium; ideally all issues would be resolved; that he supports having such a facility in Alameda. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation; stated the City Council and City staff can work on issues raised; the wildlife refuge resolution can happen independent of the action tonight. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Tam stated that she would not support the motion; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 March 5, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-03-05.pdf |