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CityCouncil | 2013-05-21 | 5 | Councilmember Daysog commended staff, the team of experts and previous Councils for bringing Phase 1 conveyance to fruition; outlined the Navy's clean-up process; stated residents and businesses should feel comfortable that Alameda Point is moving forward in an orderly manner with safeguards against any potential downsides. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft thanked the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point for heading the decades-long conveyance effort; thanked City staff, previous Councils, the City Attorney's office and outside counsel, George Schlossberg; stated that she looks forward to an exciting future. Councilmember Tam echoed her appreciation to the entire team; stated that she hopes that the community realizes conveyance is a major milestone for Alameda, particularly in trying to make Alameda Point suitable for redevelopment without redevelopment funding. Councilmember Chen inquired the size of each of the 22 biological areas. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded each area varies in size, from 10 to 60 acres. Councilmember Chen inquired if the lighting, noise, and traffic restriction of each area is outside the development zones. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the negative; stated the restrictions overlay the development and are based on the biological opinion; for example, Fish and Wildlife Services has listed avoidance and minimization measures; the submerged parcel has a restriction on development, including a no wake zone during the Least Tern season; marinas are prohibited; restrictions were captured in each of the 22 areas so that property owners would know exactly which restrictions apply to their property. Councilmember Chen inquired if restrictions, other than biological restrictions, would also be spelled out. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the declaration of restrictions, which includes biological restrictions, are separate from the deeds, which include all other restrictions. Mayor Gilmore inquired if a developer who purchases a parcel will receive a package that includes a deed, the land use restrictions on the parcel, and a separate document which outlines the biological restrictions on the parcel. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative; stated developing legal descriptions for each parcels is key to minimizing risk, helping developers understand what they are buying, making the property more marketable, and leveraging value for the City and its infrastructure needs. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 May 21, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-05-21.pdf |