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CityCouncil | 2018-07-10 | 29 | seawall at some point. The Assistant Community Development Director responded there could be a massive failure from an earthquake, a broken water pipe generating pressure and tipping over the wall, or other scenarios. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Assistant Community Development Director reviewed the land owned by the City and outlined potential issues if the development is not approved, including access and funding improvements. Mayor Spencer inquired the cost of the needed improvements, to which the Assistant Community Development Director responded $20 to $25 million; outlined improvements being done as part of the project phasing. Mayor Spencer inquired whether boaters might not be able to use the seawall at some point. The Assistant Community Development Director responded there is a serious problem if the developer does not fix the seawall; any failure would be the City's problem; the City would have to find the money to fix the seawall; if the seawall fails, having the marina continue would be extremely difficult. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to make a motion. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees with Councilmember Matarrese regarding the green space and elimination of art studios in the commercial core; she wants to leave the 50/50 rental/homeowner split. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese would like to eliminate the industrial artist studios, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded he would clarify in the motion. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the Master Plan [introduction of the ordinance], with the following: 1) amendments one through five listed on the handout provided by Planning staff dated July 10, 2018; 2) a policy that says in the maritime commercial core only maritime commercial activities will be permitted; and Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to specifically exclude Councilmember Matarrese continued the motion: to specifically exclude the two items that were flagged on page 48; and 3) re-designate the 1,900 square feet west of Building 19 in the Mater Plan as commercial maritime space. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she thinks it is a mistake to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 21 July 10, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf |