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CityCouncil | 2017-12-19 | 18 | be denied tonight: Jim Sweeney, Alameda. Stated enough housing is not being built; stated there is a sense of urgency to address the homelessness caused by the economic crisis: Angela Hockabout, Alameda Home Team. Expressed concern over being misled; urged the Council to deny the project or send it back to the Planning Board: Ken Peterson, Alameda. Urged approval of the project; stated the biggest problem in the Bay Area is the housing shortage: Denise Trepanier, Alameda. Stated AC Transit appreciates partnering with the City; discussed proposed AC Transit services: Steven Jones, AC Transit. Expressed support for the project; stated the developer has done a lot of due diligence; read Tina Blain's letter of support: Kari Thomson, Chamber of Commerce. Addressed the Master Plan section on sea level rise, which proposes a sea wall on top of the wharf; questioned approval of the master plan: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Expressed concerns about the City benefit with transit funding, Clement being rebuilt without the project, and job guarantees to afford the housing; stated the City is being sold short on benefits; questioned the project getting homeless in housing; cautioned about the value of public land and public benefits: Andrew Slivka, Carpenters Union. Offered for her company to be used as a resource; stated infill is the right thing to do; outlined environmental benefits: Sarah Sieloff, Center for Creative Land Recycling. Submitted and read his comments outlining environmental concerns: Damian Mason, Alameda Backyard Growers and Community for a Sustainable Alameda. Expressed concern over the development, especially for first responders: Melvin Lim, Alameda. Stated that he does not believe the developer is entitled to 589 units; urged the Council to push back; stated bus passes are an inadequate solution: Former Councilmember Tony Daysog, Alameda. Submitted a letter; urged Council to build the housing: Victoria Fierce, California Renters Legal Advocacy and Education Fund. Stated the project is well thought out and addresses availability at all levels; the swap provides more community benefit; urged approval: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 December 19, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-19.pdf |