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CityCouncil | 2018-07-10 | 27 | will get people to submit proposals; questioned what the timeline and process would be if there are no applicants. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Councilmember Matarrese's approach; stated waterfront property is diminishing on the Island; Council has heard arguments for more square footage for maritime uses; artist studios are permitted in other areas of the property and around the City; throughout the City, uses that do not need to be on the water are on the water, such as Recreational Vehicle (RV) storage; the developers can request a modification; she disagrees with Councilmember Matarrese's suggestion to eliminate open space; she would like to keep the public open space along the Bay Trail; she is excited about the project; discussed housing development; expressed support for and discussed the 50/50 rental/for sale housing mix, the environmental aspect of the project, and the RFP/RFQ process; stated the project opens the waterfront to all. Councilmember Oddie stated that he thinks the project is exciting and was made better; he would like page 49 to say at least 50% rental, instead of ownership; expressed concern over modification being made by Councilmembers voting against an item. Vice Mayor Vella expressed concern over housing ratios; stated that she does not want an extra step slowing down housing; flexibility should be built in for where the market is going to ensure the project comes to fruition; the project is going to be a win for the maritime community, neighbors and future waterfront residents; there is intent to have a modern, efficient boatyard; hopefully, community members will make the RFQ/RFP successful; the project is an alternate way to fund necessary infrastructure, deals with mid-century sea level rise and creates a funding mechanism for the future; hopefully, the developer will continue to work with the City on traffic mitigation, such as additional crossings; she is ready to support the project with the minor changes, including removal of artist studio space in the commercial core. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Vice Mayor Vella want to eliminate the housing ratio to allow the market to decide, to which Vice Mayor Vella responded that she understands there was a lot of discussion to have the ratio in the Plan. The Assistant Community Development Director stated the developer has to come back to the Planning Board for all of the phases; the Planning Board could be given the authority to adjust the ratio; the development process will take five to ten years and the market will change. Councilmember Oddie stated that he remains concerned about the lack of rental housing. Mayor Spencer stated that she wants the percentage included in the Plan; she supports the 30% for workforce/middle-income housing, which is critical and was not achieved at Site A; 50% should be for sale; she likes the mix; she would like to hear more on Councilmember Matarrese's proposal to eliminate the green space. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 July 10, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf |