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CityCouncil | 2014-12-02 | 17 | Stated development should be done properly; the Del Monte building looks nice; however, a five story building behind the building is not Alameda: Gail deHaan, Alameda. Discussed developing something for seniors: Linda Weinstock, Alameda. Councilmember Tam stated the project originally assumed 200 housing units; at full build out, the project proposes 414 housing units; inquired whether the Mitigated Negative Declaration analyzes the impact of the proposed housing units, to which the City Planner responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Tam inquired whether there was close and frequent coordination between the School Board and School District staff regarding projections of the proposed demographic impacts on schools. The City Planner responded staff contacted the School District at the beginning of the process and requested review of the environmental documents; conversations with the school district on calculating the impact fees are ongoing. Councilmember Tam stated the potential full build out was reviewed, but might not happen all at once; inquired whether the Mitigated Negative Declaration reviews school enrollment and capacity, to which the City Planner responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Chen stated the public needs more time to weigh in; inquired whether the 11 public hearings were well-attended, to which the City Planner responded in the affirmative, stated there were as many as 100 people in the first few meetings; the community was given ample opportunity to participate; the extensive public process does not end tonight. Councilmember Chen stated a key component for the TDM to work is transit passes; inquired about the cost effectiveness of bus passes. The City Planner responded AC transit has a program which offers the project a bulk discount. *** Councilmember Tam left the dais at 12:34 a.m. and returned at 12:36 a.m. *** Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City would be able to complete the Clement Avenue extension project. The City Planner responded in the affirmative; stated the City is confident the Clement Avenue project will work; in 2008, the City approved completing the street extension project by project; Marina Cove I is already done, Marina Cove Il is the second piece; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 December 2, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-12-02.pdf |