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CityCouncil | 2016-09-06 | 11 | 371 Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer stated the referrals and the League item would return on September 20th Councilmember Oddie suggested an amendment to the motion to not hear the Transit Plan since Council still needs to return to closed session. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Matarrese agreed to amend the motion. Mayor Spencer summarized the motion; to hear Boatworks and the lease and have the League item return on the Consent Calendar. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Mayor Spencer stated if the project site is not appropriate for regular residential, the project site is not appropriate for a vulnerable population; the assisted living facility is not an appropriate use for the project site. Mayor Spencer moved approval of overturning the Planning Boards decision. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the distinction is that assisted living fits under commercial zoning; the Council is trying to determine if the location could have market rate housing. Mayor Spencer stated the Council was informed the location is not appropriate for residential; an assisted living facility is more residential; the flight pattern in the area is increasing. Councilmember Oddie inquired if something from the Oakland Airport could would alleviate Councilmember Daysog's concern. Councilmember Daysog responded in the negative; stated the number of planes is increasing and the noise level will increase; the site is not appropriate for residential use. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the agreement with the Airport limits the number of planes. Councilmember Daysog responded there are a lot of elements to the agreement; noted planes fly overhead at all hours. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 06, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-09-06.pdf |