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CityCouncil | 2014-07-29 | 4 | Mayor Gilmore stated the entire process for the taxiway has to be completed within six months; the BEQ process could be completed in six months unless the two administrative extensions are exercised by the City Manager; the timeframe to determine whether the project has legs is very tight. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Salvatore Caruso, Alameda United Commercial (AUC), stated that he worked with AUC for several years; one of the main things AUC does is set up international schools; having an international school as part of the BEQ is desired; the idea is to create a community environment. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what grade levels are proposed, to which Mr. Caruso responded pre-school through high school and, potentially, college level; stated that he has worked on projects which were solely assisted senior living and has paired students from nearby high schools and colleges with seniors. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding precedent, Mr. Caruso stated that he has done the pairing within the same distance, but not on the same property. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about the location of said project, to which Mr. Caruso responded San Jose. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding the name of the project, Mr. Caruso agreed to provide the information to staff. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the school would be a boarding school, to which Mr. Caruso responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether office uses are also proposed for the site, to which Mr. Caruso responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a 250 hotel room and 250 condominiums are proposed for the sea plane lagoon, to which Mr. Caruso responded in the affirmative. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry whether separate entities would operate the facilities, Mr. Caruso stated the project would be split into four buildings as required by the Town Center plan. Councilmember Daysog stated the matter comes down to staff review of the SOQ for the BEQ; assisted living requires an understanding of regulatory issues; that he looks to staff to fully vet any developer; inquired whether staff would will keep Council informed on whether SOQ benchmarks are being met. Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and City of Alameda Financing Authority July 29, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-07-29.pdf |