Approve Terminal One development project with environmental review and zoning change

Environmental JusticeZoningPlanning and BuildingResolution

In Plain English

The city completed an environmental impact study for a new development called Terminal One. The project requires changing the zoning from commercial to planned development to allow construction. If approved, the developer can move forward with detailed construction plans.

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Votes

Approve the staff recommendations with modifications: 1) modified to read that a good faith effort will be made to work with East Bay Regional Park District to incorporate the roundabout, with the deletion of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 recommended by the Planning Commission; include recommendation 7) The applicant shall prepare a plan for increasing the number of electric vehicle chargers in podium as time goes on; include community benefits agreement of no less than $500,000; 3 foot landscape buffer be provided along the Bay Trail; requirement to work in good faith with East Bay Regional Park District to support and/or contribute funding and/or services towards park improvements at Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline; provision that requires an evaluation of the condition of the wharf to confirm its suitability for the proposed recreational use and improvements and a funding arrangement for the next 30-50 years; an indemnity and hold harmless clause for impacts related to sea-level rise and funding for adaptation measures; and the developer should not enter into a contract with a contractor who currently has a labor dispute

Passed

6 to 1

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Why This Vote Matters

The council approved zoning changes for the Terminal One development with broad support, with only Eduardo Martinez dissenting in a 6-1 vote. The approval allows the developer to proceed with detailed construction plans but comes with significant conditions including a community benefits payment of at least $500,000, requirements for electric vehicle charging stations, and obligations to work with regional parks on improvements. The developer must also evaluate and fund maintenance of an existing wharf for 30-50 years and agree not to hire contractors involved in labor disputes. Martinez's dissent continues his more cautious approach to zoning changes, as he has opposed about one-third of similar proposals in recent meetings.

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Other motions

Motion by Councilmember Myrick, seconded by Councilmember Pimplé, to extend the meeting 30 minutes

Passed

Community Discussion

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