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CityCouncil | 2016-04-19 | 15 | possible for the City and the region; Alameda needs work force housing; housing is not at odds with preserving maritime jobs at the site: Brian McGuire, Alameda. Stated that he supports affordable housing; housing pays for infrastructure that Alameda needs; encouraged the City to move forward on developing plenty of affordable housing: Doyle Saylor, Renewed Hope. Stated bringing housing to the Alameda Marina would solidify the maritime tradition in Alameda and enhance economic viability; the recreational activities and jobs at the maritime need to be preserved; adding housing will not detract from the marina; more people living by the waterfront will get more people to go sailing and have boats; the money from the housing will support infrastructure: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope. Stated the northern waterfront is a great asset; it is important to continue to create an environment to attract jobs; encouraged the Council to develop the northern waterfront and look at this project as a tremendous opportunity for growth: Karen Bey, Alameda. Stated that she supports the MX approach; the Alameda Marina is a primary resource for boaters; boaters are not allowed to use the marina currently and are being turned away; suggested maintaining the marina as it is and properly utilizing the property: Maggie Sabovich, Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association/Recreational Boaters of California. Thanked the Council for committing to the northern waterfront; stated $30 million is needed for infrastructure and fixing up the wharf; Tim Lewis Communities (TLC) has held tours to get public input on the master plan; urged Council to embrace the General Plan policies that exist and allow TLC to create the most of the mixed-use with the commitment to the public waterfront access which is mandated for the northern waterfront site: Mike O'Hara, TLC. Stated that he moved to Alameda for its charm and surrounding water; he sails small boats out of the marina; without the marina, there will be little left of Alameda's maritime heritage: Brian Schumacher, Alameda. Stated that he and his friends have a lot of boats in the marina; urged Council to keep the marina alive; invited people to attend the Island Yacht Club open house on May 28th: Paul Mueller, Oakland. Stated Alameda Marina is a unique community and there is nothing like it; dry storage is hard to find; the marina is a regional resource, not just for Alameda: Alan Hebert, Menlo Park. Stated the 84 businesses at the Alameda Marina represent about 200 workers: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda Citizens Taskforce. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-19.pdf |