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CityCouncil | 2014-02-04 | 8 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the GPA reduces the number of housing units; inquired if the number is flexible and whether residential units could be added in the future to make the job-housing balance more vibrant. The City Planner responded in the affirmative; stated any changes are possible but would involve public hearings; the City has a Conveyance Agreement with the Navy; not all the property has been conveyed; the Navy has completed their environmental review which only includes 1,425 housing units; the plan improves the job-housing balance Citywide. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the emphasis on Transportation Demand Management (TDM) in today's documents reflect Alameda Point changing. The City Planner responded in the affirmative; stated Alameda Point will be more job heavy; today's TDM plays to Alameda's strengths and is a program that Alameda can accomplish, commit to, and fund; an aggressive TDM will accommodate growth by changing behaviors. Councilmember Chen stated there has been lots of staff hours spent to ensure the success of the TDM and to attract more transit oriented residents; a lot depends on Oakland mitigation and cooperation; inquired what if the plan does not work. The City Planner responded the plan will happen in phases over 20 to 25 years; Council will be provided annual reports monitoring trip data and determining whether or not goals are being met; the Council will ultimately have control and the ability to decide on alternatives. The City Manager stated the City would maintain control and engage in transactions that are financially sound; the pace of development could be controlled; there are two important characteristics: 1) the City never loses control, and 2) there is flexibility based on market signals. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point concurred with the City Manager; stated staff is working closely with highly qualified professionals, and the plan has been completely vetted. Stated there will be economic opportunities; urged moving forward: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. Presented a brief power point regarding transit: Ethan Clifton, Alameda. Urged a comprehensive traffic study for China Town and Alameda: Carl Chan, Oakland Chinatown Chamber. Provided submittal and reviewed East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) comments on the EIR: Larry Tong, EBRPD. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 4, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-02-04.pdf |