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CityCouncil | 2018-09-04 | 10 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if on-site parking was provided for the Littlejohn Plaza senior housing; if the space is fully occupied; and if the parking is adequate for the amount of residents. Mr. O'Hara responded parking is provided; stated that he is unsure about the occupancy and could not verify how many residents have an automobile or if parking is adequate. Urged the Council to vote no on the project; outlined concerns submitted in a letter: Paul Foreman, Alameda Citizens Task Force. Stated the Plan should be returned to the Planning Board; expressed concern over the entrance road; expressed support for moving the road: Dorothy Freeman, Alameda. Stated the Bay Area Council is concerned about the housing shortage and is encouraged by the increase in projects, but more housing is needed: Rachele Trigueros, Bay Area Council. Urged the Council to approve the project: Kari Thompson, Chamber of Commerce. Stated the City has an obligation to approve the project, which the applicant can build by right; expressed concern over the land swap not being approved; outlined the fiscal benefit: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Stated the Carpenters Union opposes the project; expressed concern over the developer not committing to labor; urged skilled labor be required: Daniel Gregg, Carpenters. Expressed concern over the project not being ready; suggested it be sent back to the Planning Board: Vince Sugrue, Sheet Metal Workers' Local 104 and Building Trades Council of Alameda County. Stated the project should have been approved long ago; the Council voted against the land swap vote, which resulted in a less exciting project: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates. Discussed housing and work force costs: Tim Frank, Center for Sustainable Neighborhoods. Expressed support for the project, which is not as ideal as the land swap project: Tina Blane, Alameda. Stated TLC has spoken to labor; parts of the project will be done by union workers; urged approval: Jennifer Grossman, TLC. Discussed the Housing Accountability Act and density bonus application, which the City Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 September 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-09-04.pdf |