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CityCouncil | 2019-11-19 | 19 | Under discussion, Councilmember Vella expressed support for the item; stated there is substantial benefit to the City directly related to the City's goals and priorities for climate change and sea level rise; expressed concern for increasing costs more than necessary; stated the cost is already substantial; housing is another priority for Council; expressed concern for prioritizing Building 19 over housing; stated that she does not want to increase the cost of housing any further. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the second chance at the bid process and for the electrification process; stated a priority remains with maritime uses; dialogue is encouraged for those that have concerns related to a workable transition; expressed support for the item. Councilmember Daysog stated Pacific Shops desires a lease term extension; at least one of the three items has not been satisfied; this is an opportunity to pursue concerns raised by constituents; the effort to save maritime businesses needs to be better; something is discouraging maritime businesses from bidding; expressed support for directing staff to renegotiate specific lease terms; stated losing maritime business would be unfortunate; the symbol of the Alameda flag is an anchor, which reflects the City's maritime tradition and history; there is a rush to build more housing; housing is needed, but sometimes there is too much housing; a better effort is needed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated housing cannot be built fast enough; expressed concern for losing maritime businesses; stated the City must be mindful of the cost to maintain and restore the seawall and shoreline to address anticipated sea level rise; 80% of the needed work is on City property which would cost between $15 and 17 million; expressed support for the approach to finding a boat yard operator; noted a report given by the Executive Director of the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) outlined an increase in difficulty finding facilities to maintain ferry boats; expressed support for the item. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (19-647) The City Manager stated stormwater ballots are due Monday, November 25th by 6:00pm. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 November 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-11-19.pdf |