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CityCouncil | 2016-03-01 | 25 | maintained space; requested that staff incorporate concerns when the report returns to Council. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is fine with the Interim City Manager's recommendations on how to proceed with the referral; he is concerned about a formulaic approach to mixed-zoning; another approach could be similar to what was done at Packet Landing/Harbor Bay Club; he agrees that the maritime jobs should be preserved; any plan or developer should keep the jobs a priority; he hopes people will be flexible and open to creative solutions to fully utilizing the intent of MX zoning. Councilmember Daysog stated the industry cluster at the marina is intimately tied to the area; he looks forward to the discussion; he would like to maintain the jobs and industry that reflect the character and history of Alameda; Council should be actively engaged in preserving the maritime traditions, jobs, and connections with residents and businesses. The Interim City Manager stated staff is considering a process similar to the one regarding the Harbor Bay Club as a preliminary step. Mayor Spencer stated the referral speaks to the consideration of mixed use throughout the entire City, not just the Northern Waterfront site; inquired whether staff's response would be in regard to Citywide, or two-fold. The Interim City Manager stated the tour will be on the entire Northern Waterfront; there is a sense of urgency at Alameda Marina; conversations about other MX zoned areas could be included, including Alameda Landing; North Housing does not have MX zoning. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Interim City Manager stated there are no projects pending at the Alameda Marina. Mayor Spencer stated that she would be agreeable to reviewing the mixed-use zoning Citywide, which could be done at any time; she has concerns about starting a preliminary process without a project pending; she would like more information on the current options regarding what needs to be included in mixed-use, such as percentage of housing. The Interim City Manager stated a discussion about the issues cannot be done now, but could be brought back. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to include the current zoning options staff is considering when the issue comes back. Vice Mayor Matarrese concurred with Mayor Spencer; stated reviewing and understanding current rules is essential to future considerations; his intent for the exercise is to find out whether what the City has is sufficient; he would like to get the exercise going and hopes for support from the Council. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 1, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-03-01.pdf |