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CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 23 | Mr. Ernst responded the best guarantee to get Phase 3 built is to build Phase 2. Mayor Spencer inquired whether any type of bond can be done, to which Mr. Ernst responded in the negative. Stated that he supports the character of Mr. Ernst, his partners and the project: Mike Gaines, San Francisco. Stated Alameda Point Site A will revitalize the area and provide much needed housing; the Carpenter's Union fully supports the project: Daniel Gregg, Carpenter's Union. Stated Bay Ship & Yacht supports the project: Leslie Cameron, Bay Ship & Yacht. Stated the project will employee thousands of people; the project will provide housing in Alameda: Jim Summers, DeSilva Gates Construction. Stated that she supports the project; urged Council to move forward with the project: Kari Thompson, Alameda. Stated that he is concerned the project might not go through; the project not going through affects businesses in the area and housing; the developer has proved himself time and time again; it is not fair to question his integrity; penalizing the developer for things out of his control is really penalizing the businesses out at the Base and the people that have waited 20 years to have development: Michael McDonough, Alameda Chamber of Commerce. Stated that she supports the project; urged Council to move forward: Linda Asbury, West Alameda Business Association. Stated that he voted for the project on the Planning Board; the developer should put up a bond or letter of credit to assure Phase 3 will be done: Ron Curtis, Alameda. Strongly urged Council to support the project; stated the project will be a great employment opportunity for Alameda workers; development is a risky and uncertain business; if the project is not approved, the only certainty is the project will die and it will be years before anything moves forward: Andreas Cluver, Building Trades Council. Stated that he supports the project; the infrastructure will make the area better; the current infrastructure is not first world infrastructure for the businesses and residences out at Alameda Point: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. Stated AUSD is the lowest funded District in the County; there is difficulty recruiting and retaining teachers; 45% of AUSD employees said they cannot afford to live in Alameda; the cost to place housing on the land AUSD already owns would be double the cost for the Site A project; urged Council to move forward with the project: Anne McKereghan, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |