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CityCouncil | 2014-07-01 | 13 | Expressed support for the Planning Board recommendations regarding the western edge of the Sea Plane Lagoon; urged the City to seek cost information: Irene Dieter, Alameda. Commended everyone supports the Plan; discussed the importance of wetlands; suggested less intensive, quieter use: William Smith, Alameda. Stated Building 25 should be removed to create continuity with the wetlands behind the building; expressed concern over impacts of the ferry service on slips and wetlands: former Councilmember Doug deHaan, Alameda. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft complimented staff on the report; stated that she met with Irene Dieter and Richard Bangert; projects are done in phases but there is not enough funding for all the projects; prioritizing projects is determined by many factors; the Building 25 tenant has a lot of capital investment in the building and she is hesitant to cast aside a $250,000 revenue stream; creating wetlands is not a priority, to do so will remove a revenue stream and sends a message she cannot support; inquired whether the sea level rise would eventually address what happens to Buildings 25 and 29. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative for Building 29; stated Building 29 is zoned open space, is currently used for interim leasing and generates $30,000 lease revenue annually; once the park is funded, leasing would cease; the Planning Board wanted to include language that Building 25 would be removed by the end of build-out of the Plan; staff was against including said language because it would be premature to cut off a revenue source until funding for the park is found; excluding the language preserves the flexibility for continued revenue. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated having flexibility is compelling; inquired whether language change come back at a later time, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative; stated the Council has the ultimate decision to rezone land. Councilmember Daysog stated the entitlement phase of the waterfront area is coming to a close; Alameda is ready to move forward; the Request for Proposals (RFQ) process has started; the plan gives enough details and ideas to allow future developers a great starting framework; suggested creating a mechanism to fund depaving from the revenue-generating buildings within close proximity to the park. (14-293) Councilmember Chen moved approval of continuing past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember Tam - 1. *** Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 July 1, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-07-01.pdf |