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CityCouncil | 2013-10-15 | 15 | Mayor Gilmore inquired why a developer would spend time, effort, energy, and money to showcase a project to a citizen group before there has been any indication whatsoever as to whether or not the City Council is interested in the project. Councilmember Daysog responded staff would be interested in the project; the blue ribbon committee will be the first eyes of staff or the first eyes on behalf of City Council. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether Councilmember Daysog would want the blue ribbon committee to make decisions about whether or not a developer gets to the City Council. Councilmember Daysog responded the buck always stops and starts with City Council; having extra helpers, especially with large project, is helpful; having more people involved in the early development evaluation process does not hurt; in the long run, the City Council has a lot of experience with projects; however, the Council is just five people; forming a more formal blue ribbon committee would be great. Mayor Gilmore stated that she thinks convincing a developer to come before a blue ribbon committee on the front end would be difficult. Councilmember Tam inquired if Councilmember Daysog is suggesting that prospective developers meet with staff and the blue ribbon task force in lieu of an RFP process. Councilmember Daysog responded that he was not making a comment for or against a competitive RFP process. Urged more specific criteria be developed and the process be broadened: Chuck Kapelke, Alameda. The City Manager stated the he disagrees; the criteria rely on various documents which were developed over a long and exhaustive planning process; the planning process needs to end; the "doing" process needs to start or the business cycle may be missed. Mayor Gilmore concurred with the City Manager; stated particular things which the Council wants to see highlighted should be raised. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated the City requires any public/private partnership to have a minimum LEED certification; the Town Center Plan sustainability requirements and guidelines will be vetted through the Planning Board and City Council; campuses or universities can be made a priority. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the project has been in the San Francisco Business Times; however, reaching out to campuses interested in expanding might make sense; suggested selection be based on experience or track record of creating jobs and attracting top tier businesses. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated a criteria could be added to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 October 15, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-10-15.pdf |