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CityCouncil | 2015-10-20 | 20 | Mr. Hawke responded 36 is comfortable for him if Council would agree. Mayor Spencer stated the motion requires four votes to pass; she appreciates three Councilmembers are enthusiastic and one Councilmember is not; she is in between and is concerned the containers will be seen driving around. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the screening could be increased in size. Mayor Spencer responded that she prefers the view and would not want to increase the screening; the space is large; the original amount stated was 30 containers. Councilmember Oddie stated 36 containers are being requested. Mayor Spencer stated Mr. Hawke originally requested 30 containers. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the use is maritime the City should not tie the hands of tenants; inquired if the water is behind the building. Mayor Spencer inquired if Matson work with 30 containers. The Economic Development Division Manager responded 36 containers will take up 86,000 square feet of the outside area, which is approximately 15%. Mayor Spencer inquired if the containers will be together or scattered. Robert Hawke responded the containers would be set very neatly, side by side, with doors facing in a single direction for access; they could be lined up perpendicular to the building. Mayor Spencer inquired where the containers would be located. The Chief Operations Officer-Alameda Point, clarified Matson stated the containers would be on 6% of the outdoor land area. Mayor Spencer requested details on the containers location; inquired whether the containers would be adjacent to the building. Mr. Hawke responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired would the containers be in the back of the building as opposed to the front. Mr. Hawk showed an exhibit and explained the containers would be stored west to east perpendicular to the building. Urged Council not to go forward; stated the view of the ships brings her a sense of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 October 20, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-20.pdf |