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CityCouncil | 2013-07-23 | 24 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City would be flexible. * (13-370) Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the meeting continuing after 11:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog and Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Gilmore - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Chen and Tam - 2. * Councilmember Tam stated that she likes the plan overall, including the revisions and suggestions; the Figure 7.A and 7.B cross sections are premature and should probably be eliminated, as well as the Zoning Designations which might be too confusing; said issues would be discussed at some point in the future; a phasing schedule or plan for the EIR, zoning, and infrastructure plan should be reviewed at the joint City Council and Planning Board meeting; the joint discussion should also address the disposition strategy and the various land which was conveyed at no cost. Councilmember Chen stated that he enjoyed reading the draft Guide; inquired whether a lawsuit from the Chinatown Merchant Association is pending, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded there is a settlement agreement. Councilmember Chen inquired whether the City is reaching out to the Chinatown community, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative; stated staff met with the group and has another meeting scheduled; staff intends to continue having meetings to discuss the project and work with the group over the next six months and probably a lot longer. Councilmember Chen suggested outreaching to Asian organizations, such as the Alameda Chinese Club. Mayor Gilmore stated the pictures being used in reports have greatly improved over the last two years; reading the Guide is very enjoyable; Section 4.2 calls attention to the waterfront area; a limited number of restaurants in Alameda overlook the water, which is unfortunate; Alameda Point is the last waterfront area to be developed; getting the development right is essential; she is really happy to see a lot of attention and detail being paid to the waterfront area; the normal tendency is to rush development; however, a waterfront area should not be done quickly; the City should be very selective about what is done on the waterfront. Councilmember Daysog stated that he views Alameda Point through the lens of the recent national downturn; Alameda Point has to be more than a real estate deal; the City should consider opportunities which would create good paying jobs and economic and social justice angles; the built environment will have consequences which effect Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 23 July 23, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-07-23.pdf |