replacing their current home the coliseum. mayor libby schaaf is on board. >> that this project will benefit the environment, the economy, our workforce, and most of all oakland residents. >> we're here today with the next step really in continuing our negotiations. >> inside the port commission meeting, each side lobbied hard for a vote their way. the a's say the the economy and thousands of jobs. and they urge commissioners to vote yes. >> something that comes along really once a generation, to have the opportunity to have this type of private investment in this part of the city. >> but longshore men say the sight is contaminated and must be cleaned up, and they fear members would lose their jobs. one member also had this warning for the commission. >> this is a defining moment for you. and you're going to be held accountable. >> now you can't say there wasn't plenty of public comment about this. the port commission heard, oh, about three hours' worth. and yes, the longshoremen's