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CityCouncil | 2015-09-01 | 13 | 370 Councilmember Oddie inquired whether other issues can be addressed that were not brought up in the appeal. The City Attorney responded there are two issues: an appeal by Unitehere on a specific matter, and the call for review by the Mayor, which opens up the entire issue for review. Expressed support for the project; discussed business travel: Robert Sanger, Marriott. Expressed his support for the applicant; stated that he has experience and has not seen parking be a problem: Chris Clark, Texas. Stated meeting space is needed; Penumbra tells employees to use shuttles: Joy Bose, Penumbra. *** (15-524) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of continuing the meeting. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Oddie - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. *** Stated that he submitted a letter and resolution from the Business Park Board; discussed the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Daniel Reidy, Harbor Bay Business Park. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding CEQA, the City Planner stated a new CEQA exemption was used on top of the EIR, which was backed by environmental studies done this year. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the CEQA addresses traffic impacts, to which the City Planner responded in the affirmative. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Planner stated staff determined the traffic generated by the hotel would be much less than what was originally assumed to be on the site and in the business park. Expressed concern over jobs and the employer; discussed the reason for the appeal as outlined in the letter from Corey Briggs: Ty Hudson, Appellant. Stated the exemption is not being used appropriately; outlined concerns about the hotel: Pat Lamborn, Alameda and UNITEHERE. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 1, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-01.pdf |