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CityCouncil | 2019-03-19 | 17 | Expressed support for the hotel: Kourish Ahari. Stated hotel guests will need to eat and restaurants will benefit: Carlos Rosales. Expressed support for the project: Sunil Lama. Expressed concern over where the hotel workers would live; stated Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) affordable housing needs have not been met; a social vulnerability analysis should occur: William Smith, Alameda. Expressed concern over project delays; suggested additional transit solutions for rideshare: Brian McGuire, Bike Walk Alameda. Expressed support for Mr. Patel; urged Council to deny the appeal: Carlos Serrano- Quan. Stated that he has never seen so many people in support; the taxes will benefit the community: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Vella inquired the number of rooms of the hotels on Webster Street to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded Hawthorne Hotel has approximately 50 rooms. Councilmember Vella inquired how much business both hotels on Webster Street are generating, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded that he cannot quantify said amount. Councilmember Vella inquired if the hotels are at capacity, to which Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative for Hawthorne Hotel. Councilmember Vella inquired if there is guidance or policies in place for rideshare. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the condition of approval requires a rideshare program be provided free of cost to hotel patrons. (19-174) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a motion is needed to consider new items after 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Vella moved approval of considering the remaining items. Councilmember Daysog stated his referral could be heard at the next meeting. Councilmember Oddie stated his Council Communication item could also move to April 2, 2019. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 March 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-03-19.pdf |