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CityCouncil | 2010-07-07 | 6 | to get paid and that needs the same security as well. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether the Navy has reviewed the pro forma, to which the Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded in the negative; stated staff has not engaged the Navy regarding the pro forma; staff has to collectively be on the same page, and then approach the Navy with what is realistic; staff is not ready to do so. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired how much is currently in the pro forma for the transportation solutions, including the relocation and construction of a new ferry terminal and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) within the City, to which the Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded an estimate of $60 to $80 million. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Gilmore stated the question she has always asked is how much density is needed in order to make transit work, which may be a very different number than how much density is needed to make the project itself work. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated upcoming slides in presentation should answer part of the question; the ultimate conclusion is that the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) programs make a difference and significantly reduce the impacts associated with traffic; however, the solutions do not eliminate all impacts. The Planning Services Manager gave a brief presentation on TOD. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Gilmore stated the City is not looking to AC transit to fund additional bus lines, but looking for the project to spin-off enough money to pay for additional transit services. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the price for the homes and added fees do not seem realistic. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated staff agrees and has concerns as to whether the project is going to be able to support fiscal neutrality and if there really is enough value to support assessments. Vice Mayor/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether there are examples of TOD, how the development was financed, what kind of surcharges are required to make it work, and what safeguards make sure TOD lasts. The Planning Services Manager responded there was a similar approach to Alameda Landing, which is not built out yet; an assessment, not something that can easily be changed later, is needed to ensure an ongoing, annual source of money; studies of how Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, and 5 Community Improvement Commission July 7, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-07-07.pdf |