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CityCouncil | 2018-07-10 | 23 | Barbara Thomas, Alameda. Expressed concern over traffic, parking and the water table: Suzanne Diers, Alameda. Discussed the City budget; urged a special tax district be created: Robert Matz, Alameda. *** (18-410) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the remaining item [referral: paragraph no. 18-412]; 12 speaker slips remain on the current item. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of hearing the referral. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft noted the Council has to go back into closed session after the open session. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Urged approval of the project; outlined project benefits: Doff Fournier. Stated the project is happening because of the multi-family overlay; the project is one of the best waterfront projects and will be part of the established neighborhood where she lives: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates. Stated the plan is great and should be approved; she is really excited about the boatyard and dockyard and fears the marina will be untenable without the project; urged approval: Kathi Fournier, Alameda Marina Assistant Harbor Master. Stated since he was evicted, many boats have left; there are 48 boats now, but used to be 163; the dry storage is inadequate and should be doubled; longer than six months is needed to find an operator: Alan Hebert, Menlo Park. Outlined short term benefits; stated in the long term, new businesses will increase the housing deficit; the effect on affordable housing is in the EIR; read from the appendices: Bill Smith, Alameda. Discussed how the dry storage number was determined; stated there are currently 48 active sailors; versa docks would be available at no additional cost: Eileen Zedd, Alameda Marina. Urged Council to move forward on the project so the land does not become another vacant lot on Clement Avenue: Charles Souza, Alameda. Stated that she supports the project, which is one of the most challenging developments Alameda has had; outlined issues, which the developer has done a great job addressing Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 July 10, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf |