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CityCouncil | 2014-12-16 | 7 | Mayor Gilmore noted the article was addressing Alameda Point. Expressed support; stated language guarantees affordable housing will be built; the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) could have been better, but was adequate: Bill Smith, Alameda. Urged approval of the Master Plan; stated the Plan is a model for reversing disastrous regional development on prime farmland; discussed the importance of housing stability: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope. Stated that she supports the project, but urged the matter be delayed to allow additional public input: Patsy Baer, Alameda. Expressed concern over Clement Avenue extension; stated if the City does not have control over the Penzzoil property, the matter should be delayed: Rosemary McNally, Alameda. Stated most people support the project, but the devil is in the details; expressed concern over the affordable housing being segregated: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda. Questioned what is the rush: Elizabeth Tuckwell, Alameda. Stated that he would like to see the project move forward: Sean Cahill, Alameda. Urged the matter be passed on to the next Council: Janet Gibson, Alameda. Urged final passage of the ordinances; stated the Master Plan sets forth affordable housing provisions; all density bonus information required has been submitted; tonight is the twelfth public hearing; the project has 34 units per acre: Mike O'Hara, Tim Lewis Communities. Councilmember Daysog stated that he abstained from voting on the Development Agreement and Master Plan because of the inadequacies of the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan; he agrees Del Monte should be restored, but there should be a more robust discussion based on the type and magnitude of the project; planning has to be more strategic; he would like to have a clear understanding of the TDM; that he cannot support the item. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft thanked the public and the Alameda Citizens Taskforce; stated the Del Monte project is different from the library and theater projects; folks like the project but are urging the Council to wait; that she gives a lot of weight and credence to PLAN! Alameda; the Del Monte project may never be perfect, but will bring many benefits to residents; that she is prepared to support the project. Councilmember Tam expressed her appreciation to the neighborhood; stated the amount of civic engagement transcends more than the five hours at the last meeting; Special Meeting Alameda City Council 4 December 16, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-12-16.pdf |