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CityCouncil | 2019-11-19 | 18 | Mr. Murphy stated the first phase enacts the City's approved master plan, which focuses on the maritime core, followed by the housing component; the first phase of tenants are maritime are accommodated in the balance of the property in Phase 2; tenants have been transitioned to the eastern part of the property; Building 19 is a great building located in the center; the project has to bear in mind sea-level rise; three separate Historic Advisory Board approvals passed unanimously in September allowing Alameda Marina to work with the City staff to implement building renovations; Building 19 is a historic structure; the sea wall construction takes a tremendous amount of work and capital; the major elements beyond sea-level rise is environmental remediation; a new, clean boat operator is desired; remediation must occur. Councilmember Daysog stated a comment has been made about prioritizing building 19 above the planned apartment complex in Phase 1 as a demonstration of aggressive creation of space for businesses; inquired the response to prioritizing Building 19. (19-646) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a motion is needed to consider the referrals. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. to address the referrals. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the Council could extended the meeting later if needed. Councilmember Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded in the affirmative. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. In response to Councilmember Daysog, Mr. Murphy responded the first effort was the maritime core; stated the item was brought to the Historic Advisory Board three times with unanimous approval in September; the apartments are the financial mechanism to pay for the $20 million sea wall; the maritime core is a critical component. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the process is laid out as efficiently as possible; a transition plan is in place; the approved master plan saves the City $20 million; the item needs to move forward; the maritime core and local community organizations are important to the City; not moving forward with the lease stops the maritime core and causes risk for the City. Vice Mayor Knox White moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 19, 2019 15 | CityCouncil/2019-11-19.pdf |