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CityCouncil | 2014-11-18 | 11 | (14-478) Recommendation to Approve an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Alameda Point Partners for Development of Site A at Alameda Point. Approved. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point gave a Power Point presentation. In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry, the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated the overall cost for backbone infrastructure, trails, park improvements, and extensive protected bikeways is $600 million, which translates to approximately $1 million per acre; the cost for the Site A base infrastructure package and land payments is $103 million. Councilmember Tam inquired whether there was strong opposition from the community on the planning guide, to which the The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the negative; stated the community appreciated the plan, which focused on jobs and deemphasized housing. Joe Ernst, Alameda Point Partners (APP), gave a brief presentation. Urged the matter be delayed: Mayor Elect Trish Spencer, Alameda. Outlined details not included in the proposed ENA that he would like to see addressed, which justify waiting for the new Council: Councilmember Elect Frank Matarrese, Alameda. Urged the Council to continue to conduct business and vote on the matter: Councilmember Elect Jim Oddie, Alameda. Expressed concern over not having an emergency water supply: Joe Cloren, Alameda. Urged approval of the ENA; discussed the Base Reuse Plan; expressed support for APP: Helen Sause, Alameda Home Team. Stated that he works for Whole Foods; there is need for a food entrepreneurship center, which could be located at Building 9: Harv Singh, Alameda. Stated the Chamber supports the staff recommendation: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Expressed concern over the infrastructure problem, business interest and traffic; urged the matter be postponed until other development projects are complete: Michael Karavasilis, Alameda. Stated the Council and staff have been great supporters of parks; urged approval of the ENA: Bill Delaney, Recreation and Park Commission. Urged moving forward: Brock Grunt, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 November 18, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-11-18.pdf |