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CityCouncil | 2014-12-02 | 19 | parking, to which Mr. Meeks responded in the affirmative; stated the units would be reduced to 380 without the City-owned property. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the 31 affordable housing units would go on Site C if Tim Lewis Communities could not acquire Site B, to which Mr. Meeks responded in the affirmative; stated the 31 units would go on a portion of Site B and partially on Site C. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired under what scenario would TLC not be able to acquire the City property, to which Councilmember Tam responded if Council decides to retain Parcel B for future use such as green or open space. Mayor Gilmore noted approval of the Master Plan tonight does not include approval of the Parcel B acquisition, which would be decided later. Councilmember Tam suggested modifying the DA to cap the total number of units to less than 414; stated Council should be responsive to the community's concerns about the number of units, while preserving amenities and public benefits. Councilmember Daysog thanked City Staff and the public; stated the DA gives power to the Council to police the built environment and protects the developer in dealing with the City; the DA also protects the City; the DA is silent on certain subject matters which leaves both parties exposed; the analysis and mitigation plans of the TDM are inadequate; that he supports reducing number of units; suggested placing the issue on hold to strengthen the TDM plan so it is Council-adopted. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Del Monte is a beautiful but decaying building with lots of potential; there are many complaints about truck and commute traffic; employees have challenges in finding a wider stock of housing; neighborhood groups worked with staff and the Planning Board to come up with workable alternatives; that she met with the developer team and is impressed with their planning process and the plans to reduce traffic impacts; other communities were successful by allowing flexibility; climate change an issue in Alameda and it is incumbent for everyone to find a workable balance; she would like AC transit to resume service at the ferry terminal and supports Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 December 2, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-12-02.pdf |