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CityCouncil | 2015-03-17 | 9 | bypassed the Planning Board process: Therese Hall, Alameda. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she thinks the process has been collaborative; there is never enough money to complete projects such as the Bay Trail and parks; Alameda Point has some robust leases but bringing federal and State funding for the project is exciting; Alameda is an island, water transit needs to be supported; Council always needs to take competing efforts into consideration; that she is prepared to support the project. Councilmember Oddie stated the project is exciting and would help take advantage of being an island; the maritime commercial use is perfect; having a Project Labor Agreement is important; that he is glad it is a win-win situation. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated time is of the essence to select a site; Council's judgment on the lease is based on all interests for preserving the community and the eco system; the project would bring jobs to Alameda Point which is a key priority; that he is prepared to move forward. Councilmember Daysog stated the project is important given the magnitude of jobs, the regional transit network, and how Alameda Point will move forward with a built and natural environment; Council deals with a lot of issues and is tasked with evaluating threats and risks of projects, as well as opportunities; the right mitigation is needed; staff has put together a proposal all should embrace; the project moves Alameda forward economically and environmentally; staff and Council are willing to listen and modify accordingly; unknowns are a valid question, but is there a framework in place to address unknowns; Council has done due diligence to deal with whatever situations arise. Mayor Spencer stated that she appreciates the project and the work that has been done to date; she is concerned that Council has not done due diligence in reaching out to the community; meetings held in San Francisco are not advertised; she has questions regarding the impact the operations will have on the ecosystem; the property is City land; when a private developer owns the land, the Council has less input. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the MOU. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Matarrese proposed a friendly amendment for Council to receive reports on the status of site location so progress could be tracked. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not think the request needs to be an amendment to the MOU. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated adding the report could be part of the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 17, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-17.pdf |