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CityCouncil | 2007-01-02 | 22 | Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated the Transportation Commission is working on developing standards for evaluating and creating TDM Program plans; he hopes that the TDM Program is a limited necessity in terms of public policy; the water shuttle is the most expensive part of getting the TDM Program underway for Alameda Landing; the water shuttle should not depend solely on transportation funding. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember deHaan requested further clarification on Tinker Avenue extension; stated a three-tier process is written into the agreement. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the agreement would come back to Council before Options 2 and 3 are considered. The Base Reuse and Community Development Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the developer is 100% responsible for funding and constructing Tinker Avenue extension; several things could happen that would preclude Tinker Avenue from happening one would be securing the required permit from CalTrans; continued progress is being made with CalTrans; the City needs to acquire land from the Peralta Community College District. staff is meeting with the District regarding the desire to acquire the right-of-way the DDA provides an opportunity to toll the declaration of infeasibility for ninety days while being considered by the Council if the City or Catellus are not successful in negotiating an acquisition from the District; the developer's obligation is triggered to explore an alternative to Tinker Avenue if Tinker Avenue is declared infeasible. the DDA provides that the TDM Program budget can be adjusted such that there is an augmentation to the TDM Program activity during the feasibility period for the alternative; a Tinker Avenue payment would go to augment the TDM Program over the long term if the CEQA process is determined to be infeasible. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Tinker Avenue element would be close to a $21 million to build-out. The Base Reuse and Community Development Manager responded $21 million is the approximate Tinker Avenue cost with soft and hard costs and contingencies. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether funding would be required at a later point and whether the funding stream could be devoted to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 January 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf |