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CityCouncil | 2013-04-16 | 10 | Stated the City has more work than previously thought; outlined changes which are under the City's control: Jon Spangler, Alameda. Discussed success in Alameda and provided handouts: Ruth Abbe, Alameda. Mayor Gilmore thanked Ms. Abbe for sharing the successes; stated small successes get everyone motivated and add up to big successes. (13-172) Recommendation to Award Contract in the Amount of $250,000 to Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, LLP (SOM) to Prepare the Town Center and Waterfront Precise Plan for Alameda Point. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point gave a brief presentation. * * (13-173) Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of considering the remainder of the agenda items after 10:30 p.m. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember Tam - 1. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why the town center map shows a separate residential area not on the waterfront. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the yellow area being referred to is not part of the boundary which will be studied. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's further inquiry, the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated the area actually overlaps two zoning districts: the town center zoning sub district and portions of the maritime district; the district is separate because the area is in the public trust and is State land; keeping the area separate is easier since the property has additional restrictions. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the town center would have a mixture of residential, commercial and recreational uses within a convenient walk to the waterfront and transit services; and whether there would be a range of uses, including multifamily residential housing, recreational and visitor uses, retail/commercial space, and maritime/commercia industrial uses within close proximity of transit. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative; stated the current zoning precludes single family detached homes in the town center; the area is reserved for higher density development in general, but also includes housing. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether residential could be on the corner area by the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 April 16, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-04-16.pdf |