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CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 24 | AUSD Board of Trustees. (17-433) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the remaining items: the Animal Shelter lease [paragraph no. 17-435], the Teleport Communications lease [paragraph no. 17-436], the cannabis referral [paragraph no. 17-438], and the League delegate [paragraph no. 17-439]. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of hearing all remaining items. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Vice Mayor Vella - 1. *** Stated the developer is putting up all the risk, not the City; not going forward with the project risks losing the ferry and affordable housing: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope. Stated that she supports the Site A development; if the developer succeeds, Alameda succeeds; urged Council to approve the project; stated the developer is a resident of Alameda and is committed to the project: Karen Bay, Alameda. Stated the project will help other businesses at Alameda Point; expressed support for the project: JP Frey, Alameda Point Studios. Councilmember Oddie stated the City has to decide whether to move forward with the developer or move on; the teacher housing created by the project is great; the commitment to labor and the jobs that will be created are critical; the risk is will the developer make the deadline and secure the financing; he is willing to trust the developer and support the project. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he will support the project for following reasons: the project will create a substantial amount of infrastructure; the potential for affordable housing; he is willing to gamble on not receiving the $4 million for the sports complex because it is off-set by the value added to the property by the infrastructure; he would like staff to ensure there is no right left to the developer if they cannot complete Phase 3; he would like the City to finish the commercial development; he does not want to be tied to the developer; he would like staff to plan for the failure of Phase 3 on behalf of the developer to be able to complete the commercial development. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she agrees with Mr. McDonough; questioned who is really being punished if the project does not go through; stated looking for a new developer will take too long; she would like to see the World War Il infrastructure replaced; Alameda is in need of housing; markets are changing and the time to act is now. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 23 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |