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CityCouncil | 2017-06-06 | 6 | The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated until a City project has been approved, Council can make on policy changes. Councilmember Matarrese stated Council has passed other policy changes with existing projects in the pipeline; policy changes are general rules for MX zoning, not project specific. The Assistant Community Development Director stated Council could adopt policy to ensure staff follows the guidelines. Expressed support for keeping the MX zoning flexible: Angela Hockabout, Alameda Home Team. Submitted information; showed Alameda Marina; expressed concern over losing the boatyard: Nancy Hird, Save Alameda's Working Waterfront (SAWW). Discussed revenue possibilities that could come from maritime activities: Liz Taylor, Deep Ocean Exploration and Research (DOER) Marine. Urged Council to include the environment in any regulations: Patricia Potter, Alameda. Expressed support for only changing regulations to increase jobs: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Discussed jobs versus housing; expressed concern over reducing the size of businesses reducing jobs: Rick Drain, Alameda. Outlined his sailing experience; expressed concern over many boats moving to Point Richmond: Karl Robrock, Alameda. Discussed the importance of and need for dry boat storage facilities: Kevin Durant, Alameda. Expressed support for sailing and maritime businesses; urged rowing facilities being created; stated new development should promote ecology: Sylvia Gibson, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA). Submitted and showed a brief Power Point presentation: Bob Naber. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 6:57 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:13 p.m. *** Stated through Planning Board meetings, the developer has enhanced the sites by listening to the requests from the community and staff; affordable housing and traffic Special Meeting Alameda City Council 4 June 6, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-06.pdf |