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CityCouncil | 2020-07-21 | 13 | Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Mr. Healy's contention relates to the matter not going through the Historical Advisory Board (HAB) for guidance. Mr. Healy responded in the affirmative; stated the design should have been presented before the HAB for approval to ensure Alameda Municipal Code requirements are met. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the Municipal Code speaks to the matter specifically; 30% of the building must be demolished to trigger HAB review; the project exterior changes do not represent or trigger the threshold. Councilmember Vella inquired whether Mr. Healy is the new attorney [for Friends of Crab Cove]. Mr. Healy responded in the negative; stated that he is not against homeless; expressed support for following the correct process. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like the specific Municipal Code Section provided which indicates the 30% trigger. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the language is found in the Historic Preservation ordinance. Comments read into the record: Stated campaign mailers asserted the Wellness Center would get homeless off the streets; no housing is being planned at the site; voters were deceived; toxic remediation of the site has not begun; discussed a 2018 homelessness study conducted by Urban Institute; stated the communal nature of the facility poses risks: Harvey Rosenthal, Alameda. Stated proposed modifications to a building with an S designation need to be presented to the HAB; without necessary historic review, the City has no jurisdiction to approve the design; Council cannot endorse the decision to approve the design; noted the site is on the Alameda Historic Study List: Jim Edwards, Alameda. Additional comment via Zoom: Stated World War Il ended 75 years ago; the buildings have been sitting vacant for a long time; there are many thousands of homeless people in Alameda County and some are elderly and in need of convalescent care; questioned what is being done with the available resources to help the community at this time: Josh Geyer, Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the site is not City property, but is located within City limits. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 21, 2020 7 | CityCouncil/2020-07-21.pdf |