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CityCouncil | 2018-09-04 | 8 | risk. Mayor Spencer stated that she would not be in favor of the item; her priority is affordable housing. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation [adoption of the resolution], so that the ferry terminal can go forward. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated affordable housing and water transit are not mutually exclusive propositions; both can be accomplished. Vice Mayor Vella stated a considerable amount of staff time has been devoted to the matter; there is a time element associated with this item as well as a cost element associated; stated that the City asking WETA for money is significant. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. (18-481) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Approving the Encinal Terminals Master Plan and Density Bonus Application (PLN16-0117) for the Redevelopment of the Encinal Terminals Properties Located at 1521 Buena Vista Avenue (APN 072-0382-001, -002, and 72-0383-03). Continued to September 18, 2018. The Assistant Community Development Director gave a Power Point presentation and provided clarifying amendments. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Assistant Community Development Director outlined the stipulations and requirements related to developing Encinal Terminals. Councilmember Oddie inquired about the minimum fine for a vote in opposition, to which the Assistant Community Development Director responded $5.9 million minimum if the City were to lose in court. Mayor Spencer inquired if there was only one way on and off the area. The Assistant Community Development Director responded there are two ways; stated there is emergency access in three locations; the central spine is the area for day-to- day automobile drivers. Mayor Spencer inquired if there are two lanes on each side. The Assistant Community Development Director responded there is one lane on each Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 September 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-09-04.pdf |