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CityCouncil | 2013-09-17 | 14 | on the Reuse Plan; stated a chapter called MIP flexibility was included to address the infrastructure needs of different land use intensities, both less and more; the conclusions depict the Reuse Plan systems have inherent capacity; pipe size for water flow would not change if additional housing units are added; minimum sizes have excess capacity; however, areas which would need a larger pipe are identified in the MIP. Councilmember Daysog stated that he likes the Reuse Plan scenario; having information on the difference between the Reuse Plan and higher use would be great. Mr. Obertello stated the draft is partially there; noted the project footprint remains the same, which makes flood protection measures similar; the update to the draft will address transit, which would have additional costs associated with higher intensities. Mayor Gilmore stated the City is discussing phasing and responding to the market; inquired who would be responsible for ensuring the different segments of the backbone infrastructure will connect; what it would look like and how much it would cost; noted that she does not need answers to her questions tonight, but would like answers prior to approving the MIP. Mr. Obertello responded the MIP serves as the database of the infrastructure plans for all of the parcels and shows how it all comes together; stated the information is presented to prevent something from going into the ground that is not sized or located properly; the information is there; procedures to ensure proper implementation would go into the City's established, normal permitting process. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the City would need additional staff and whether additional staff would be funded by a fee charged to developers. Mr. Obertello responded in the affirmative; stated the amounts were included in costs presented tonight; plan check, review and inspection fees associated with the backbone infrastructure were included to ensure the costs were characterized; the City could use outside plan checking resources. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated staff will have to determine whether to hire consultants and if and when additional staff should be hired. The Acting Public Works Director stated the development fee is being revised and will include a specific development fee for Alameda Point; the fee will cover additional staff or consultant costs. Mayor Gilmore stated the City has discussed fiscal neutrality; building the infrastructure has to be done in a fiscally neutral way and the City also needs to know how the infrastructure will be maintained for its lifetime in a fiscally neutral way; currently, the City has infrastructure without any mechanism to fund maintenance; inquired whether fees and infrastructure districts would address maintaining the infrastructure over time; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 September 17, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-09-17.pdf |