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CityCouncil | 2015-03-03 | 8 | permitting issues; the draft MOU states there would be commercially reasonable efforts to get the haul out done. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether language the Economic Development Manager described could be put in the contract tonight. The Economic Development Manager responded perhaps Council could enter into the MOU before the project goes to the Planning Board and add a condition to the use permit to require the MOU be executed; the only possible hold up would be timing and location; floating docks inherited from Nelson's Marine could be an interim solution; the project should not be slowed down because of the harbor seal haul out process. In response to Vice Mayor Matarrese's inquiry, the Economic Development Manager stated if Council is okay with entering into an MOU that has interim steps until a long term solution is found; the matter could move forward. Mayor Spencer inquired how many votes are required to pass the lease, to which the City Attorney responded four votes are required pursuant to the Charter. Mayor Spencer stated that she is not in a position to support the project at this time; she would like WETA to be in Alameda but is concerned about noise the transportation of fuel to Alameda Point; she would like the community to be aware before moving forward; she would like a simulation of noise; suggested having specialist to address the seals; WETA should be held to the same scrutiny as Alameda Point Partners. Councilmember Daysog stated as stewards of Alameda's land, Council has to make trade-offs to keep projects moving; WETA is an important element to help jump start projects; all players are genuinely interested in helping out the harbor seals; Mayor Spencer's issues could be dealt with during the planning process; trusting the process and moving forward is important. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated temporary measures are possible; WETA does not have the lease area yet; Council is here to discuss and approve the matter; that she is prepared to make motion; inquired whether Vice Mayor Matarrese has modifications to the ordinance regarding noise issues and the placement of the haul out. In response to Vice Mayor Matarrese's inquiry, the City Attorney stated the Planning Board could add conditions to the use permit; if WETA staff is willing to accept the conditions it would be a matter of how the conditions are designed. Mr. Connolly stated the project has been analyzed extensively and the EIR addresses issues such as noise; truck travel and paths are all documented in the EIR and are in compliance with the City code; WETA is more than happy to do an MOU to build the seal haul out; money is not an issue for the $50 million project; WETA will spend $80,000 for a haul out. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 3, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-03.pdf |