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CityCouncil | 2018-04-17 | 22 | The Assistant Community Development Director inquired whether Council would like staff to make edits to the ordinance for the truck transportation. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is more concerned about tying up the building for four years; there may be more interest since Site A is moving forward; he does not want the lease to be an impediment for a job generation or an innovative business in the space; inquired about the termination notice. The City Attorney responded the City would have to give the tenant at least six months to leave. The Assistant Community Development Director clarified the tenant could stay for a minimum of two years. The Acting Assistant City Manager stated the lease would not interfere with the opportunity if a better tenant comes along. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would recommend a provision to examine the truck logs and make a prohibition for trucks leaving during a certain time. Mr. Anderson stated it is tough for him to make a decision right now; he and his company will work with the City on whatever is needed to approve the lease. Vice Mayor Vella stated it seems arbitrary to limit or prohibit the time of travel; the City could work with the tenant on a different route and give flexibility; prohibiting the trucks would stymy BART progress; suggested having a check-in and staff come back to Council if there is other interest. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding teamsters, Vice Mayor Vella clarified the union structure; stated specific locals have separate leadership. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she cannot, in good conscious, impact Alameda commuters; she would be amenable to have the trucks come in, but not go out during the commute hours, and to structure the work to go behind the commute traffic; she is mindful of the need to backfill revenue. Mr. Anderson stated the business does not gain anything by having trucks stuck in traffic; they would not schedule drivers to just sit in traffic; Public Works reviewed the traffic routes, City staff and Planning has been involved to determine what the space could support; based on the recommendations, the space and schedule would allow Shimmick to support the BART project. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Shimmick could commit to the agreement restricting going through Tube from 6 to 9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 April 17, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-04-17.pdf |