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CityCouncil | 2007-05-15 | 8 | effect the numbers being discussed if the intent were not to have more housing units; the transportation corridor has become so much more important; there is a situation with Alameda Landing--only $400,000 was designated for remediation of transportation corridors; Oakland is developing out which is inundating Alameda's corridors; the Council would be remiss if the proper context is not taken. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Councilmember deHaan is stating that more housing units should not be included if the Planning Board is reviewing, for example, planning at the Base. Councilmember deHaan responded that he is just telling about the impact of traffic itself; stated no more housing started to be discussed when the City lost the last developer ; reducing the number of homes started being discussed more; the developer has been told the City wants jobs out there [at Alameda Point] another developer was just selected; there is time to review and understand; the new developer is a new set of fresh eyes and will bring a new dimension to it [Alameda Point development] ; there is no urgency at this point in time; adaptive reuse has been talked about; individuals have stated adaptive reuse cannot be done under Measure A, but it can; it [development ] may not be as good under Measure A as it could be, but it can be done; Cardinal Point is an excellent example; needs can be met under Measure A; Alameda Landing will include building housing above commercial space and is Measure A compliant; Measure A is not the driving force; there is a bigger problem--the constraints and opportunities facing the City. Councilmember Matarrese stated several of Councilmember deHaan's comments, such as the statement that the impacts are not known, support the Planning Board action; the City is facing the largest development, which is really reuse, in Alameda's history; the development is probably the most important in the Bay Area and every single option is worth review; the ground rules are specifically to establish the facts on the limitations and benefits of Measure A; it [the workshop] is to obtain public input the deliverable is to provide a written account of the workshop that will include facts that can be used in support of the Housing Element and to provide the City Council with information for making policy decisions; doing it [the workshop) now is fortuitous because Alameda Point development is at least a year awayi Measure A has been discussed every two years on a regular basis in the context of political campaigns; taking the discussion outside the context of a political campaign and making it fact based is good; that in addition to the Housing Element, he would like to include the transportation component, which is inextricably intertwined; the forum should be facilitated by someone outside the City who is Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 15, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-05-15.pdf |