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CityCouncil | 2014-11-18 | 16 | Alameda Point Community Partners (APCP) in 2006; because of the downturn in economy, APCP withdrew from the project and the City ended up with a whole different process; each Council learns a lot of lessons from the prior Council; the Council reviewed the cumulative impacts of all the various projects in Alameda; with regard to the emergency water supply, Alameda saw a reduction of 10,000 people when the military left; East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) spent $9 million and was able to accommodate the supply; when a water main breaks at Alameda Point, there is still adequate supply; however, the system does not help provide emergency preparedness, there needs to be a working conveyance system; the issues are not going to improve without some infusion of capital; the project needs to move forward to address urgency needs of failing water, sewer, and electricity systems; issues need to be corrected soon. Councilmember Chen stated speakers were not against the plan, and just want to delay it, which gives him hope the ENA will work; attracting developers is hard; the Council and the community are committed; that he is looking forward to a healthy vibrant mixed use; staff made the right recommendation with Alameda Point Partners. Mayor Gilmore stated that she is proud of the community for being the best in civic engagement; thanked everyone for their participation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Daysog requested further discussion to propose amendments. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft withdrew the motion. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like to add language on Page 2 of the ENA, Section 4, Negotiations of the DDA: "subject to guidance of City Council" after the sentence, "the DDA shall include a development plan for the project as more fully described in Alameda Municipal Code 30-4.13 development plan." The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated staff would add the language. Councilmember Daysog stated Section 6.3 discusses the Alameda Point Transportation Demand Management; he would like the developer to be part of the situation in the event the TDSM does not work; suggested language be included which states, "which will also discuss options in the event TDSM does not live up to expectations". The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated the TDSM has goals stated in the General Plan; suggested the language, "the strategy will address how the developer will address the situation in the event that the TDM goals are not being met." Councilmember Daysog concurred; stated the language recognizes the specifics are subject to negotiation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 November 18, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-11-18.pdf |