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CityCouncil | 2014-12-02 | 20 | completion of the Clement Avenue Extension to divert truck traffic; she respects the opinions of all citizens but supports the neighbors who are more greatly affected by the project. Councilmember Chen stated that he likes the affordable housing stock and the 30,000 square feet of commercial development, which would be a low-trip generator and mitigate traffic; he likes the annual reporting; the City should not pass up on the opportunity to fix a historic landmark with a financially qualified developer; the project will eliminate 15 years of truck traffic; the impact fees of the project will contribute to the design and development of Jean Sweeney park; the TDM will work; it will not resolve all traffic concerns but will minimize traffic impacts of the project; he supports moving forward. Councilmember Tam stated that she agrees with the concerns raised; there is a cost to everything wanted in the project; she is ready to move forward. Mayor Gilmore stated the redesign of the major historic landmark would make Alameda proud; thanked the architects for their vision; stated that she is proud of the community for having civilized dialogue to move projects forward. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the City Planner stated there are three multi-year parking studies being done in TDM plan. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read suggestions in a letter from Alison Greene; inquired whether there would be neighborhood representation on the Northern Waterfront TMA. The City Planner responded the Board of Directors for the TMA has not been established; direction should be added to the CEQA document. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution Councilmember Chen seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the motion be modified to include direction to add a non-voting neighbor liaison on the Northern Waterfront TMA. Councilmembers Tam and Chen agreed to amend the motion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Ezzy Ashcraft, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1. Councilmember Tam stated she is prepared to move approval of adding an addendum to modify both the Master Plan and the DA to not include the City-owned portion of Parcel B, reducing the number of housing units from 414 to 380. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 December 2, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-12-02.pdf |