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CityCouncil | 2011-01-18 | 3 | The Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated staff would discuss site cleanup with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); the Environmental Consultant thinks the Navy would be supportive; staff is hoping to get support letters from the Navy and EPA. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry on whether the University of California is considered a government entity for the purpose of conveyance from the federal government, the Acting City Manager stated there would be a long-term lease with a purchase open upon conveyance. Councilmember Johnson stated staff should not consider the sale as a private land sale; the City should almost be in the same position as Richmond. The Acting City Manager stated staff would recommend a below market lease. Councilmember deHaan stated thirteen years ago, the conveyance would have been a federal conveyance; the area does not have any historical buildings and would be new construction. The Acting City Manager stated the area does not have environmental issues, is outside the Tidelands Trust area, and does not include a wildlife buffer; the area is one of the cleanest and easiest sites; the area would allow new construction and would be the best proposal. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the size of the property. The Acting City Manager responded that she does not know; stated a planner is putting together site plans and different parking scenarios; staff is leaning toward having surface parking for Phase 1 and then structured parking. Councilmember deHaan stated job generation is key. The Acting City Manager stated the proposal would be a golden opportunity for Alameda Point as well as local business parks; staff is in the process of getting letters of support from as many associations as possible. Councilmember deHaan stated negative responses have not been received; positive responses are important. Councilmember Tam stated the opportunity is exciting and would provide benefits; the Request for Qualification [RFQ) would provide a private developer; the campus is a State and federal agency and would not generate property tax or sales tax; inquired how tax increment would be achieved if the Governor does away with redevelopment funding. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 January 18, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-01-18.pdf |