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CityCouncil | 2018-07-10 | 21 | Mr. Murphy responded that he is open to going back to 75% rental; stated the project is very complex; more conditions potentially limit his ability to finance components of the project; the Plan does not include single family homes, which are already addressed on the Island; townhomes, universal design, stacked flats and apartments are being built throughout the Bay Area today. Mayor Spencer clarified a change is not being made at this point. Expressed support for the project, which would provide needed physical improvements: Christina Rubke, Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS). Showed photos; stated BAADS has the only accessible dock in the Bay Area; expressed support for the group trying to make the changes: Jeff Breen, BAADS. Expressed concern over traffic; suggested adding a major grocery store, bicycle store and hardware store; stated more space is needed for the boatyard: Dorothy Freeman, Alameda. Thanked supporters for helping improve the plan and Bay West for its time and efforts; stated more space is needed for retail and maritime; six months is not enough time to find a boatyard operator; questioned whether Bay West does not want to remove the multi-family overlay from the commercial core in order to request more housing in the future: Nancy Hird, Save Alamedas Working Waterfront (SAWW). Stated the project has faced a long struggle; expressed support for various aspects of the project; suggested the State fund transit improvements: Pater Brand, Alameda. Gave a Power Point presentation: Bob Naber, SAWW. Expressed strong support for the project; stated the seawall is collapsing, which the City cannot afford to repair; affordable housing is needed; urged approval: Victoria Fierce, East Bay for Everyone. Expressed concern over the project; discussed the need for a boatyard; showed photos: Rodney Pimentel, Encinal Yacht Club. Stated the Chamber fully supports the project which provides a seawall, waterfront access and affordable housing; urged support: Kari Thomson, Chamber of Commerce. Stated the region needs the project, discussed the housing shortage and the job/housing ratio; urged support: Rachel Trigueros, Bay Area Council. Stated the project would boost the maritime business and jobs, and solves an infrastructure problem; the Chamber is proud to support the project: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 July 10, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf |