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CityCouncil | 2016-04-19 | 16 | Mayor Spencer called a recess at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:20 p.m. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated there are three MX zones that are vastly different; it is important to maintain jobs and create new jobs; he would like staff review the SAWW guideline edits; the language needs to be stronger: "maintain the jobs" not "encourage jobs;" there should be heavy discussion on what kind of jobs will be created; Alameda Marina is an industrial site; he does not want residents coming to Council regarding the tractors or businesses starting at 6:00 a.m.; the deed restriction is an excellent idea; the interface between residential and commercial has to be considered; work/live units might provide the market rate income the developer needs to provide affordable housing or infrastructure; the goal for Alameda Marina is to take advantage of the many mariners and preserve and develop maritime businesses; he would like the Planning Board to consider the jobs that are being delivered; as the City goes through each site application, numbers are allocated towards the regional housing needs. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is concerned when people say there is a surplus of housing; there is not a surplus in housing, there is a shortage; encouraged people to look at the Legislative Analyst Office Report discussing California's high housing costs; read part of the summary of MX Zoning that states there is flexibility; stated the guidelines are a little premature right now; adopting guidelines when there has not been a full community discussion is premature; encouraged SAWW and Renewed Hope to continue to be involved in the process and work with the developer; stated he values preserving, protecting, maintaining and expanding the existing and new maritime economy; a lot of docks, wharfs and infrastructures in Alameda is deteriorating and needs fixing; he would like to see the City raise money for repairs; housing and development and traffic will always be an issue; the City needs to step up and address the housing issues. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated local issues should not be looked at one at a time in a vacuum; there is a need to preserve the working waterfront and the maritime uses; it is possible to preserve the working waterfront on a smaller footprint and restore the uses; Alameda needs housing and any housing added takes pressure off the City's current limited supply; the fees that developers pay in California are the highest in the nation and the City expects a lot from developers; she does not feel the rules should be changed in the middle of the process; suggested staying the course; stated that she feels the City can receive good projects out of the plan the way the regulations are now fashioned. Councilmember Daysog stated his vision is for the northern waterfront area to be aligned well with the Citywide Transit Plan; he would like residents and other stakeholders to work things out; if he does not like a project, he will not vote for it; his vision for the area is: a viable working waterfront area; he would like to know that whatever is done will result in real usage of alternative modes of transit; he would like to see variety in the area; he is accountable to the citizens of Alameda and is confident the end result will be something people will be proud of. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-19.pdf |