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CityCouncil | 2019-04-02 | 12 | Stated the new proposal having the warm water farther from the seals is an improvement; expressed concern about implementation: Mark Klein, Alameda Point Harbor Seal Monitor. Discussed the general vision for Site B; expressed opposition to the project and its proposed location: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Expressed support for the project; stated the developer has committed to using union labor: Andreas Cluver, Alameda County Building Trades. Expressed support for Nautilus; outlined Natel's business needs that can be provided by Nautilus: Ben Ward, Natel Energy. Councilmember Vella expressed concern about East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) not being included in the list of reviewing entities; stated EBRPD should provide input; expressed concern about Council consistency; stated a climate emergency was declared at the previous Council meeting; stated rising sea levels and warming waters are a noted issue; approving a project that warms the water is inconsistent with the climate emergency; outlined Nautilus' Chief Executive Officer's (CEO) involvement with Clear Path; stated good construction jobs are needed; expressed concern about the size of the facility and the number of jobs being created; stated the space is very large with a small number of good jobs; small changes can be harmful to the delicate ecosystem. Councilmember Oddie stated every item coming to Council for review is shows environmental impacts; expressed concern about potential effects of warming water; discussed the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) facility project impacts related to harbor seals; stated Site B development should not be blinded by the lure of profits for Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) if the project does not fit the desired outcome for Site B. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the project would be in line with the climate emergency declaration; discussed data center energy usage; stated the outcome would help move away from negative impacts; discussed the pipe design related to warming water and a discussion with a member of the Water Control Board; stated the project is not incongruent and will come back to Council for final approval; expressed support for the project. Councilmember Daysog stated the project falls within the process outlined for Site B; discussed the process for different areas of Alameda Point; stated staff has fully evaluated the project; the project layers of approval and development will go through many entities; Council can consider any negative impacts; the project should be supported by Council; expressed support for the project. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 April 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-02.pdf |