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CityCouncil | 2012-06-06 | 12 | Vice Mayor Bonta moved approval of Option 2. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Gilmore clarified that the motion on Option 2 is to go forward on a cash basis for $1.86 million, which would fund entitlements and does not include specific residential entitlements and would not fund the Town Center unless the City gets the MTC grant. Councilmember Johnson stated that she would support the motion because it moves something forward. In response to Vice Mayor Bonta's inquiry about whether Option 2 is not cohesive, the City Manager stated Option 2 includes necessary pieces needed to go forward; staff's position is Option 2 is not sufficient, but there would be a lot of progress. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the EIR would take 18 months to two years, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded that the schedule is 18 months. Mayor Gilmore inquired how long the residential entitlement portion would take. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the residential piece would probably generate a lot of community interest and should take around 12 months. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (12-290) Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code, Article IV (Subsections 30-58.1 - 30-60.5) Related to Water Conservation and Bay Friendly Landscape Requirements. The Planning Services Manager gave a brief presentation; proposed that Council consider amending the ordinance to exempt urban agriculture and edible plants specifically. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether there have been efforts to work with Harbor Bay Isle, to which the Public Works Director responded in the negative; stated discussions could be initiated if Council so desires. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry, the Planning Services Manager stated the organization would have to implement the changes voluntarily; Harbor Bay Isle is an anomaly because of a 1989 Development Agreement; staff has been working will all new developers. Councilmember Johnson stated existing landscaping should be addressed, especially for larger areas. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 June 6, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-06-06.pdf |