pages: CityCouncil/2009-04-21.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2009-04-21 | 11 | needed. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether SunCal deliverables have been reviewed by hired consultants, to which the Redevelopment Manager responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the process has been reviewed, not the initiative. The tedevelopment Manager stated outside counsel has been supportive in all efforts; staff always checks with the City Attorney and outside legal counsel if there are questions. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the Interim City Manager has ever seen such a far-reaching initiative, to which the Interim City Manager responded not in her travels. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that legal counsel needs to compare other petitions. The Interim City Manager stated Council did not direct staff to write the initiative; the goal is to make the initiative transparent and as easily understood as possible. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the staff recommendation is all encompassing and would put things in proper perspective, to which the Interim City Manager stated the two-stage approach would. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the initiative could be corrected if something is missing and whether SunCal would need to start the process over again. The City Attorney responded SunCal would need to start the process over again if an error is found. Councilmember Matarrese stated Council's job is to have an independent analysis so that information can be offered to dispel misconceptions. ouncilmember Matarrese moved approval of staff's two Phase recommendation with following direction: 1) ARRA pays for the study 2) specific components be addressed in additional to Items 1 through 8 ; 3) an explanation of control mechanisms that would remain should the initiative pass, including zoning, DDA, and process of identifying the developer; 4) the report is to address environmental concerns regarding what the Navy would be responsible for under the soil and what the developer/eventual landowner would be responsible for above the soil 5) before launch, a finer Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 April 21, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-04-21.pdf |