For those wishing to write the City Council BEFORE TOMORROW NIGHTS MEETING here is a sample letter from SAWW - please revise as you desire:
This letter is
available at
https://app.box.com/s/38sz3lh72jl8tsdxy0ltx8wjp2hige5v
Form letter to send (revise if you desire) >>>
TO:
rcurtis@alamedaca.gov,
jcavanaugh@alamedaca.gov,
dmitchell@alamedaca.gov,
ssullivan@alamedaca.gov,
ateague@alamedaca.gov,
nmcpeak@alamedaca.gov,
spencer@alamedaca.gov,
mvella@alamedaca.gov,
fmatarrese@alamedaca.gov,
mezzyashcraft@alamedaca.gov,
joddie@alamedaca.gov,
lweisiger@alamedaca.gov,
lwarmerdam@alamedaca.gov,
manager@alamedaca.gov,
jkern@alamedaca.gov,
info@sawwaction.org
Subject:
No to Bay West Proposal at Alameda Marina
I am opposed to the BAY WEST Proposal for Alameda Marina (attachment
A1 and
https://alameda.legistar.com/Legisla...ptions=&Search ). Alameda Marina is a regional asset and an essential part of the greater boating community
ecosystem.
1- The boatyard proposal is inadequate to support the existing boating
community let alone growth with additional marinas along the estuary
and regionally. We need a functional equivalent to Svendsen’s with
travel lift haul outs and the elevator for floating homes and boats
too large for the travel lift. Boatyards are disappearing at an
alarming rate and are nearly impossible to regain. Do it yourself
boatyards such as Svendsen's are even rarer and help keep water access
affordable.
2- The mast-up dry storage area is inadequate in space size and
quantity. The logistics of the proposed layout do not seem feasible
from an operational point of view- especially during surge times of
race days, weekends, and holidays. Mast up dry storage is more
environmentally friendly and more affordable. The at the location on
the west end shown in the plan is extremely shallow and would require
massive dredging efforts with possible toxic environmental issues due
to previous use as military shipyard. The logistics of boats queuing
up on land and on water are challenging, at best, in the proposal.
These logistics issues are readily addressed by the existing 3 ton
hoist area and the previous 2 ton hoist area with an inbound and
outbound lane to the hoists and large adjacent side tie docks. The dry
storage mast up area should be comparable to the capability of mid
2015 with 2 hoists (2 ton and 3 ton). For improved logistics each
should be 3 ton capacity.
3-Marina Wet berth vehicle parking quantity and logistics seem
inadequate to support the marina use. It is common for boaters to
transport boating gear, food, foul weather clothing to/from boat and
vehicle.
Thanks for your attention and this opportunity to support affordable
water access
(Your name)
<< End form letter
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TO:
rcurtis@alamedaca.gov,
jcavanaugh@alamedaca.gov,
dmitchell@alamedaca.gov,
ssullivan@alamedaca.gov,
ateague@alamedaca.gov,
nmcpeak@alamedaca.gov,
spencer@alamedaca.gov,,
mvella@alamedaca.gov,
fmatarrese@alamedaca.gov,
mezzyashcraft@alamedaca.gov,
joddie@alamedaca.gov,
lweisiger@alamedaca.gov,
lwarmerdam@alamedaca.gov,
manager@alamedaca.gov,
jkern@alamedaca.gov,
info@sawwaction.org
Planning Board
David Burton Recused (working for the developer)
Ronald Curtis
rcurtis@alamedaca.gov
Jeffrey Cavanaugh
jcavanaugh@alamedaca.gov
David Mitchell
dmitchell@alamedaca.gov
Sandy Sullivan
ssullivan@alamedaca.gov
Alan Teague
ateague@alamedaca.gov
Nancy McPeak (clerk)
nmcpeak@alamedaca.gov (include for public record)
One seat is vacant
City Council
Mayor Trish Spencer
spencer@alamedaca.gov
Vice Mayor Melia Vella
mvella@alamedaca.gov
Council Member Frank Matarrese
fmatarrese@alamedaca.gov
Council Member Marlyn Ashcraft
mezzyashcraft@alamedaca.gov
Council Member Jim Oddie
joddie@alamedaca.gov
City Clerk Lara Weisiger
lweisiger@alamedaca.gov
Acting City Manager Liz Warmerdam
lwarmerdam@alamedaca.gov or
manager@alamedaca.gov City Attorney Janet Kern
jkern@alamedaca.gov
SAWW
info@sawwaction.org