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CityCouncil | 2011-02-15 | 21 | The Acting City Attorney stated there was urgency to do the clean up; in the [DDA] the developer has the choice of whether or not to elect to do the next piece, which is why the City took care of demolition without insisting that the developer pay, with the idea that the matter would be revisited later on if the developer proceeds. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated staff could discuss reimbursement as part of the DDA discussions. Commissioner Tam inquired whether Catellus is receptive. Mr. Marshall responded Catellus understands how everything works; stated the topic is familiar; Catellus would put a plan together that would attempt to meet the schedule; whatever can be done to not overly burden the initial phase would be helpful in implementing the schedule; Catellus recognizes that it would have had to pay to demolish the hospital after committing to the phase that includes that part of the property; unfortunately, the costs the City incurred were exponentially higher than what Catellus would have had to pay; Catellus understands the City will want to discuss the matter. In response to Commissioner Bonta's inquiry about the size of the Emeryville Target, Mr. Whiskeman responded approximately 138,000 square feet. Commissioner Bonta inquired whether Target is aware of the schedule and whether being slated to open [in Alameda] in 2013 is consistent with Target's plans, to which Mr. Whiskeman responded Target has a very specific process to open a store and the schedule fits. Commissioner Bonta stated there has been frustration with project delays; clearly, there have been challenges; hopefully, Catellus gets the sense that the community really wants the project; that he is excited about the new energy, money and the project becoming a higher priority [under TPG]; however, nothing will speak louder than action. Commissioner Johnson inquired whether Catellus would ask for any changes to the milestones or schedule in the DDA amendments, to which Mr. Marshall responded Catellus has not contemplated doing so at this point. Commissioner Johnson urged Catellus not to do so. In response to Commissioner deHaan's inquiry about when the DDA amendments would come back, Mr. Marshall stated planning efforts have been shared with staff and the process would continue at another meeting scheduled for March 20th; Catellus is doing technical studies and background underwriting needed to press forward; Catellus should be in a position to come back with the list of items [DDA amendments] in a Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, and 6 Community Improvement Commission February 15, 2001 | CityCouncil/2011-02-15.pdf |