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CityCouncil | 2015-03-03 | 7 | Cindy Margulis, Alameda resident and Golden Gate Audubon Society. Expressed concern over the noise, the hours of operation and potential hazards; urged Council not to approve the lease tonight: Kurt Peterson, Alameda. Expressed concern over the harbor seals; stated a mandate should be added to the lease to require a haul out before the existing one is removed: Rachel Campos de Ivanov, Alameda. Stated something in writing is needed regarding the haul out: Bill Smith, Alameda. Inquired about the cost of a haul out: Travis Wilson, Alameda. The Economic Development Manager responded the cost would probably be around $50,000 to $70,000. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Council has heard traffic complaints; more ferry transport is needed; when the tube or bridges are not operating in an emergency, WETA would be a great benefit to Alameda; that she would like to send the message that Alameda Point is open for maritime business and there is more ferry transport for citizens; that she supports the project. Councilmember Daysog stated Alameda can figure out ways to make the haul out work and save the seals; that he would like to move forward with the proposal; the project would be a substantial investment and he trusts WETA to live up to their words; the project is important and positions Alameda as a regional hub for water transit in the Bay Area. Councilmember Oddie stated Council has to evaluate competing values and weigh which is more important; dealing with an emergency on one hand, and on the other hand are concerns for wildlife and environmental issues; most emails he receives in his day job are about environmental issues; he hopes that people are not so cavalier about dismissing wildlife in the future; he concurs with Councilmember Daysog that Alameda can be blue and green with the project; it is an exciting project which provides funds for infrastructure; that he supports the project. In response to Vice Mayor Matarrese's inquiry, the City Attorney responded a material change in the Ordinance would start the [introduction] process over. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WETA includes providing haul out prior to dismantling the existing haul out. The Economic Development Manager responded WETA has provided a draft MOU; the issue of removal of the existing haul out is still being negotiated; WETA is committed to having a haul out in place but is concerned the permit process could take longer than anticipated; WETA may want to advance the project and not be held up due to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 3, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-03.pdf |