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CityCouncil | 2015-12-15 | 12 | 546 (15-742) Recommendation to Approve an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) between the City of Alameda and a Consortium of Four Developers Made Up of MidPen Housing, Alameda Point Collaborative, Building Futures with Women and Children, and Operation Dignity for Planning and Development of a 13.2-Acre Parcel in the Main Street Neighborhood Area at Alameda Point Bounded by West Midway Avenue, Orion Avenue, West Tower Avenue, and Main Street to Enable Predevelopment Activities for Designing and Constructing New Supportive Housing Facilities for these Existing Supportive Housing Providers. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point gave a brief presentation. Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative, showed a video and started a Power Point presentation. Nevada Merriman, continued the Power Point presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the developers would apply for the funds Friday if the Council approves the ENA tonight, to which Ms. Merriman responded in the affirmative. Mr. Biggs continued the presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the $100,000 spent was a grant from a particular agency. Mr. Biggs responded the funding spent is from several past grants and has been close to $300,000. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she attended a MidPen housing workshop; inquired if the boomerang funds from the County's Affordable Housing Trust Fund refers to redevelopment funds, to which Mr. Biggs responded in the affirmative. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether three or four votes are required to approve the matter, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded three votes. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is enough flexibility in the ENA process to move the project elsewhere should something happen. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the planning process will require input from the community; stated the Collaborative is open to all possibilities, including other locations. Councilmember Daysog stated that the relationship with the Alameda Point Collaborative makes Alameda a greater city and makes everyone proud. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 15, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-12-15.pdf |