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CityCouncil | 2013-10-15 | 13 | funding when the original RFP went out, the entire project would have been bid as a package. The Interim Public Works Director and City Manager stated the Mayor is correct. Councilmember Tam stated the fund is coming from the capital improvement program which is the same fund that will be used for the $750,000 for the pools; further stated the City would be borrowing money since Measure C did not pass. Councilmember Chen moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5 (13-477) Recommendation to Approve Evaluation Criteria for Alameda Point Development Proposals. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point and the City Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Daysog stated there are shades of grey between different elements by which development projects are measured; that he thought it would be very helpful, and he would really push for, a blue ribbon task force to help with the evaluation process. Councilmember Chen left the dais at 10:13 p.m. and returned at 10:14 p.m. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft questioned the need for a task force since there has already been a lot of public involvement over the years; stated what is wanted in the end is a long term vision for a truly integrated development, which also meets the financially sustainable criteria; there is such an opportunity at Alameda Point; there should not just be mediocre development to bring lots of revenue; a high bar should be set in the design and kinds of clients to attract; if the City starts attracting high quality clients, others will follow. Councilmember Tam stated she was hoping to see priority development areas. * (13-478) Councilmember Chen moved approval of continuing past 10:30 p.m. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote - 4 ayes. Noes - 1 (Councilmember Tam). The City Clerk clarified the motion was to consider the remaining agenda items, to which there was no objection. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 October 15, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-10-15.pdf |