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AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2008-09-10 | 2 | projects that were going out for bid on this year. Ms. Little replied that the last roof repair project was finished, as well as the preliminary assessment of the pier conditions, and that work will be scheduled to start the piling and pier replacements. The greatest issue is that there are old systems at Alameda Point - if there were a water or sewer problem or other major activity, we need cash on hand to resolve those issues. Member Matarrese expressed his concern that we're funding infrastructure that doesn't belong to us, the City doesn't own the property, it still belongs to Navy. We're adding value to what the Navy is putting a high price tag on. He stated that he would much rather put that money toward unfunded liabilities of General Fund services. Member Gilmore agreed, stating that, in theory, should we have a major system malfunction, there are tenants that pay to cover these issues. There should be a balance while we're in a holding position with the Navy. Vice Chair Tam motioned for approval of the Contract with St. Francis Electric, the motion was seconded by Member deHaan and passed by the following voice votes: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Abstentions: 0 3-B. Alameda Point Update - Presentation of the Draft Development Concept. Debbie Potter, Base Reuse and Community Development Manager, introduced Pat Keliher and Peter Calthorpe, Urban Designer, who presented a powerpoint presentation of the draft development concept to the Board and public. The presentation can be viewed at www.alamedapointcommunity.com. After the presentation, Chair Johnson opened the item to the Boardmembers for discussion. Member Matarrese asked if both plans assume a $108M payment to the Navy, to which Ms. Potter replied, "yes." Member Gilmore asked Mr. Calthorpe for more specific information regarding his comment on the importance of phasing the transportation enhancements so housing could keep pace with the capacity in the tube, asking if it can work, and when we will know. Pat Keliher, SunCal's Alameda Point Project Manager, explained that Fehr & Peers, their Transportation Consultant, is doing a detailed study on the traffic improvements and what the triggers are for the enhancements. Mr. Keliher further stated that there is $90M worth of traffic improvements up to the 4000 unit threshold, and that Fehr & Peers plan to have a public meeting focused specifically on the transportation issues. Chair Johnson asked if the Sports Complex will be part of the SunCal Presentation, to which Mr. Keliher replied, "yes." He said that the Business Plan will include the commercial and retail assumptions. Mr. Calthorpe added that the core area has to be built last, that a Main Street environment cannot be built until the retail demand is in place. Chair Johnson opened discussion to the public speakers. There were several speakers, most of whom were in favor of supporting SunCal's plan. The ones that were not in favor of the SunCal plan were concerned about the density of proposed mid-rise (12-20 story residential units), non- Measure A compliance, and transportation issues. Member deHaan requested Mr. Keliher verify that the density of Alameda on the west end, specifically the Summer Homes, was 30 units per acre and three-stories high. His concern regarding the density was the Tube traffic and the alternative of bringing the bus service through the Tube. Mr Keliher assured member deHaan that all these details are currently being vetted out with Fehr & Peers and will be presented at their public meeting. Ms. Potter further explained that there is always only going to be two lanes in the tube, and what one of the alternatives is, is for a queue-jump lane for the bus, which doesn't require additional lanes. The queue-jump lane | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf |