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CityCouncil | 2013-11-05 | 13 | The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded there has been a lot of press about alameda Point; the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory process put Alameda on the map; now, with the certainty about the property management and leasing team at Alameda Point, the word will continue to spread. The City Manager concurred with the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point; stated Alameda Point's outreach is global, many inquiries have come from China, England, the Philippines, Italy, and Sweden; there has been press in the Wall Street Journal, and Business Journal; the development community monitors opportunities and an opportunity like Alameda Point rarely comes along. (13-510) Councilmember Chen moved approval of continuing past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember Tam - 1. * * Mayor Gilmore shared a story of a gentleman she met on the bike tour who expressed interest in development opportunities at Alameda Point; stated the man indicated an RFP should not be done because he would not want to present his ideas in public with his ideas and have them stolen. Councilmember Tam stated the Planning Board has difficulty serving as an advisory body without knowing specific use is being contemplated; definitive projects may warrant an RFP process; the more challenging areas, such as the historic districts that need a lot of investment and creative financing, would warrant public discussion; that she recommends a hybrid approach to maximize opportunities for them to understand what is happening at Alameda Point. The City Manager inquired what staff would be taking to the Planning Board in the process Councilmember Tam discussed. Councilmember Tam responded it is not about taking anything to the Planning Board; it is about creating a forum and opportunity for residents to comment on the types of uses contemplated. The City Manager stated the heart of the disagreement is that staff does not believe there should be prescriptive zoning; there is nothing wrong with having the public comment when the ENA is public; he expressed concern of losing the market cycle. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with the City Manager; inquired how Council would get as much information as possible before entering into an ENA. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 November 5, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-11-05.pdf |