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CityCouncil | 2017-06-06 | 7 | issues are a top concern for the community; Encinal Terminals is a blank slate and the developer plans to create a Master Plan that is public space oriented: Mike O'Hara, Tim Lewis Communities. Expressed concerns about displacement and the housing crisis; stated job growth without additional housing is an issue in the Bay Area: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope. Expressed concerns about the percentage of mixed use housing being built; stated an impartial study should be conducted and funded by the developer; so much market rate housing is being built there will be no room for affordable housing: Paul Foreman, Alameda. Expressed concerns with congestion caused by the increase in housing proposals; stated many of the maritime use tenants will be evicted: Peter Brand, Alameda. Stated that he supports building housing; access to the waterfront is essential for maritime use: Dave Wilhite, Berkeley. Stated there is currently a job/housing imbalance; urged Council not to adopt the guidelines and uphold the existing MX zoning ordinance: Kari Thompson, Chamber of Commerce. Expressed concern with the loss of dry storage: Paul Mueller, Oakland. Suggested increasing affordable housing from 10% to 30%: Pat Lamborn, Alameda. Stated there is a housing crisis in Alameda; encouraged Council to think about green energy: Omar Ely. Stated the City needs to conduct an independent review to justify increasing the housing above 50%: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda. Expressed concerns with not enough retail space in the MX guidelines; encouraged Council to enhance transit to coincide with the housing being built: Karen Bey, Alameda. Expressed support for more market rate housing; encouraged Council to not encumber the process: Brian McGuire, Alameda. Urged Council to keep the boats on the Alameda Marina; stated coastal resources should not be taken and turned into housing; suggested using a percentage of boat property tax for marina infrastructure: Maggie Sabovich, Recreational Boaters of California. Stated an assisted living facility needs to be built for seniors; urged Council to bring more jobs and work-force housing: Janet Gibson, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 5 June 6, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-06.pdf |