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CityCouncil | 2019-02-05 | 17 | Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether BCDC is deciding to issue a permit. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the BCDC hearing occurring in the next two days details whether a separate permit will be required; stated under the Settlement Agreement it would not be required; outlined the process of BCDC Board approval; stated BCDC Board will not make a decision until Council makes a decision. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification relating to the 1974 EIR not contemplating a hotel. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the action taken in 1989 by the City was an update to the 1974 EIR and is specifically designed for zoning and development as envisioned which includes hotels. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about a BCDC agreement that expires in April. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded that he in unaware of an expiring agreement; stated the City's Development Agreement with Harbor Bay expires in April; Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Development Agreement does not apply to subsequent owners, that only those who originally negotiated and executed the agreement are bound. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded that the reference applies to the BCDC Settlement Agreement, not the City's Development Agreement. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is an agreement with the City; inquired whether the agreement applies to subsequent owners who purchase parcel(s) at Harbor Bay Business Park. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the Development Agreement applies to the land; stated entitlements are included when sold. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is a way to ensure public involvement in the design process. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative; stated the process will only occur if the project moves forward; outlined community process. Councilmember Daysog stated his concern with the project relates to the combining of parcels; outlined the breakdown of parcels; stated any parcel uses to satisfy parking demand must be within 400 feet, and the hotel project is within 400 feet of the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) project required by the 1988 ordinance, but is not within 400 feet of the ferry terminal; he is not convinced the City must satisfy Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 February 5, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-02-05.pdf |