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CityCouncil | 2016-03-01 | 24 | Expressed support of jobs, not condos; urged council to consider Vice Mayor Matarrese's referral: Amy Rose, Alameda. Expressed support of the Alameda Marina; stated that he has experienced excellent service from Svendsen's Marine; he recognizes the value of Alameda's unique waterfront asset and opposes condominium development: Peter Butler, Alameda. Stated it is important the waterfront continues its tradition of providing a reference point for the maritime industry: Dwight Durant, Club Nautique. Urged Council to maintain Alameda's maritime infrastructure: Irma Marin-Nolan, Alameda. Stated the Marina is an underutilized asset; urged Council to support the referral: Andy McKee, Alameda. Stated that he is concerned about the loss of the shoreline access and historic use; light industrial jobs cannot be replaced by retail jobs: David Herrigel, Alameda. Expressed support of maintaining the Alameda Marina and boating community; provided a brief history of the marina: Tom Charron, Alameda. Showed a map; urged Council to preserve Alameda Marina which is valuable piece of property: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda. Stated that she teaches women and blind women sailboating; expressed support of preserving the marina: Dawn Chesney, Alameda. The Interim City Manager stated the Council and staff will be taking a tour of the waterfront on March 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; the referral gives the opportunity for Council to direct staff; a report would come back in April to discuss the tour and ask for direction from Council regarding Alameda Marina and the MX Zoning. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated his intent is to frame the discussion; the zoning details and guidance have flexibility built in; he would like to define the zoning goals, particularly in the northern waterfront and existing commercial activity that can be grown; he would like to include other MX zoning that may happen which is not in place now. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated nothing is simple but Council always strives to achieve balance; preserving the maritime business is first and foremost; existing maritime businesses could help bring other businesses to Alameda; there is a cost to renovating infrastructure; some funding comes from developers, which means the possibility of smart mixed-use; she would like to ensure preservation of the maritime industry, but would also like to review the need for infrastructure improvements and housing; a carefully planned improvement could create a vibrant, functioning, well- Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 1, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-03-01.pdf |