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CityCouncil | 2015-09-01 | 14 | 371 Expressed concern over appeal trying to use CEQA to stop the project; discussed parking, building height and lighting; urged the project move forward: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Outlined her positive experience as a union hotel worker; expressed concern over the hotel not being union run: Maria Aguilar, UNITEHERE. Expressed concern over traffic and hotel employees not having benefits, vacation, sick and holiday pay: Melody Li, Alameda resident and UNITEHERE. Discussed the quality of jobs at non-union hotels; expressed concern over parking; questioned why the lease has not been secured: Wei-Ling Huber, UNITEHERE. Outlined his concerns about the project, including the site being too small to accommodate the hotel: Mike Henneberry, Alameda. Stated the Association Board has concerns over the appeal, when the project complies with the Planned Development and meets all requirements; the Bay Area Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) approved the project: Joe Ernst, Harbor Bay Business Park Association. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the City Planner stated the applicant would not be able to open without a lease; staff has been assured that the applicant can get the lease; if she has a problem, she should not build the hotel; staff has never required an executed lease. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether light pollution would be an issue, to which the City Planner responded in the negative; stated there is no lighted signage on top of the hotel; a lighting plan will be submitted with building permits. Teresa Ruiz, SB Architects, addressed the Council regarding lighting; stated a staff member could do a final approval on site. Mayor Spencer recommended bifurcating the two votes on the item. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of denying the appeal called on CEQA grounds. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer stated significant issues were raised regarding CEQA which warrants more than an exemption; she does not support the City waiving something very critical. The Interim City Manager clarified the traffic analysis on the project was done in 2014. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 1, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-01.pdf |