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CityCouncil | 2017-12-19 | 19 | Stated the land is currently concrete; the land swap makes sense and will bring in ongoing annual revenue; the City has State obligations: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Discussed financial and housing issues impacting the next generation of children; urged Council to open doors: Phillip James, Alameda. Urged approval of the project; discussed the adjacent Wind River property; summarized the community benefits; noted the developer has been good to seniors: Karen Bey, Alameda. Stated that she supports the project; housing and waterfront access are needed; abandoned and blighted sights should be improved; 14 stories does not worry her; expressed concern over traffic: Michelle Button, Alameda. Responded to legal concerns raised, including density bonus, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), GHAD, and the Beverly Act: Applicant's Attorney, Alicia Guerra, Buchalter. Discussed Community Facilities Districts (CFDs): Applicant's Representative Chris Austin, Development Planning and Financing Group. *** (17-766) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Oddie - 1. *** Showed pictures and discussed the boat lift: Brian McGuire, Alameda. Expressed concern over the building height; stated the units can be accommodated within height limits; expressed concern over the Design Review loophole in Table 3.2: Christopher Buckley, Alameda. Stated market rate housing should not be done at the expense of impacts on the City's special qualities; expressed concern over high-rises; discussed housing needs, including for seniors: Janet Gibson, Alameda. Expressed concern over the jobs being created; urged the developer be required to put money towards a real transit solution: Kelly Marx, Alameda. Discussed access to the project, transit, building heights, the Clement Avenue Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 December 19, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-19.pdf |