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CityCouncil | 2015-05-19 | 20 | Councilmember Daysog expressed concern about increased traffic from Alameda Point through Tube as discussed in the EIR and Master Infrastructure Plan (MIP); stated Council did evaluate and make policy decisions with regards to transportation; he likes the changes, which include the 15-minute headway for the shuttle, and the stops at one or more places; he would like language in the Development Agreement (DA) to protect Alameda in the event of a recession; land banking is an important discussion; the Development Plan (DP) is a key part of Alameda Point which has taken decades to get to this point; suggested including the DP on June 16th for ceremonial reasons. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft read a letter from Carol Fairweather in support of Site A. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is glad to see progress on a PLA; he is encouraged by acceleration of commercial development and more jobs; the North Housing realignment allows Council to consider housing in the context of the Housing Element; he is glad the public has opportunity to see the Site A financials. Mayor Spencer expressed concern about issues, including housing, traffic, the ferry terminal, and the proposed sports complex. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated the ferry terminal would be located in the seaplane lagoon, which is the heart of the development, so people would be able to walk or ride bikes to the ferry. Mayor Spencer inquired the total cost and timeline of the sports complex, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the total cost is $20 million; stated the timeline will depend on the timeline for the rest of the development which is subject to the City Council desire to dispose and develop land. The Interim Assistant City Manager stated it is feasible to develop the complex in stages similar to other park projects; the entire $20 million does not need to be raised before building begins. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Interim Assistant City Manager stated design on the sports complex would depend on how many fields, the type of fields, and the amenities. Mayor Spencer stated the sports complex could be a better use of money instead of a ferry terminal; Alameda already has two ferry terminals; having a third terminal located one mile from another one does not seem practical. Mayor Spencer further expressed concern about jobs aligning with housing type, homes being leased as opposed to purchased, roads and bicycle paths, senior housing, and truck routes. Councilmember Daysog stated Brownfield development is the challenge for any developer of Alameda Point; investment is required to get the property to a developable Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 May 19, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-19.pdf |