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CityCouncil | 2014-09-16 | 7 | Councilmember Daysog stated having one developer drop out is their issue; having an industrial commercial market is not Alameda's vision; instead, Alameda's process has yielded two prospects that will fulfill the City's expectation. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point concurred with Councilmember Daysog; stated the developers are familiar with infrastructure development and know what they are getting into; the developers have worked on similar difficult infrastructure projects and are going in with eyes open; introduced the developers. Steve Buster, Catellus and Seth Hamalian, Mission Bay Development Group made brief comments. Discussed how employee wages differ at different hotel; encouraged a card check neutrality or labor peace agreement: Ty Hudson, Local 2850. Mayor Gilmore stated when the RFQ was issued, it was made known to all the developers that they would be subject to a project stabilization agreement. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Mayor Gilmore is suggesting project neutrality language be included in a potential future DDA or ENA. Mayor Gilmore responded that she does not know whether project neutrality language could be included, but that Council should make expectations loud and clear. The City Attorney stated staff send out a policy message moving forward. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Mayor Gilmore called a recess at 9:03 p.m. and recomvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. *** (14-394) Recommendation to Establish a Housing Costs and Rents Task Force to Provide Information on the State of Housing and Rental Pricing in Alameda and Prepare a Final Report for City Council Consideration. The Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Tam stated that she received emails indicating people seem to think the formation of a task force would lead the City to rent control or rent stabilization; a task force would be formed for fact finding only, not for mediation; that she hopes the community member can help describe what he has done and what are the expected outcomes from stakeholders. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 16, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-09-16.pdf |