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CityCouncil | 2019-06-18 | 9 | Asked questions about Nautilus; urged the project be scrutinized: Geoffrey Burnaford, Alameda. Urged the Council to vote against the proposed lease; expressed concern over impacts of warmer water; outlined potential effects to wildlife: Linda Carloni, Alameda resident and Golden Gate Audubon Board. Stated that she opposes the lease; discussed effects of water being pulled from the Bay: Birgitt Evans, Alameda. Expressed concern about the power supply and urged Council not to approve the lease; stated the project is not appropriate for Alameda: Jill Saxty, Alameda. Expressed concern over impacts on marine life and raising the temperature in the Bay; urged Council not to approve the lease: Marjorie Powell, Golden Gate Audubon Society. Discussed the Council's role in the permitting process and mitigation measures: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Urged Council not to approve the lease; stated there are other cooling systems; outlined an article shared with Council: Pat Lamborn, Alameda. Discussed the dolphin pod which lives in the water discharge area: Mary Spicer, Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she cannot support the project; outlined meetings with Nautilus' team and a report from San Francisco Baykeeper related to the antiquated approach of once-through cooling; stated there has not been a change to the approach from Nautilus; outlined a letter from Anchor QEA containing outdated data; stated remarks from Mr. Connaughton are related to past projects; there is not sufficient reason to move forward with the project; the project in Stockton is different from the proposed project for Alameda Point; outlined the quality of bay waters affecting marine wildlife; stated Nautilus is not aligned with the values needed at Alameda Point. Councilmember Vella stated a lot of time has been spent looking at this project and potential uses for the building; expressed concern for number of jobs created and environmental issues relative to marine life and the nearby bird sanctuary; expressed gratitude for the speakers voicing concerns; stated that she cannot support the project; expressed concern that the overall impact to marine life is not worth the project continuing. Councilmember Oddie acknowledged the speakers; stated the organizations and members providing comments not in support of the project are groups rarely in agreement with one another; a key priority for Council is to support enhanced livability and quality of life which requires protecting wildlife; rejecting the lease is the best way to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 18, 2019 7 | CityCouncil/2019-06-18.pdf |