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CityCouncil | 2017-12-19 | 22 | Councilmember Oddie inquired who has jurisdiction over the land. The Assistant City Attorney responded the State has already transferred the property in trust to the City. Councilmember Oddie inquired if Council votes no can the concerns from Council be addressed by the developer and the developer return with a revised proposal. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not support the matter returning to the Planning Board; she supports having a workshop with the developer to discuss the issues. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he will vote no on the current DA before Council; he supports negotiating other terms. Councilmember Oddie stated the binary choice is which project will go forward since the developer is entitled to build the housing by State law; expressed concern over the other housing project not being completed years later; stated that he would like to analyze the project to ensure the costs will be covered; he is prepared to support the EIR. The City Manager requested direction from Council for the item to return with the financial analysis to allow for the swap to happen. The City Attorney stated the Council should vote and the developer can determine how they want to proceed. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Council could return to discuss the concerns instead of voting no. Mayor Spencer stated the City Attorney requested a vote from Council. The City Attorney stated the developer has already signed a document that is before Council; if the document is rejected, the developer is not preclude from returning with a different proposal. Vice Mayor Vella inquired if Council votes no, could the developer return with the same proposal just with more information or does it have to be an entirely new proposal. The City Attorney responded said decision would be up to the developer. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution accepting the EIR as presented in the staff report. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 December 19, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-19.pdf |