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CityCouncil | 2015-12-15 | 13 | 547 Councilmember Oddie stated the housing units are not being added, they are being replaced; inquired whether the development can be taken apart and the property could be developed separately if the Main Street Plan cannot be achieved. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the ENA would terminate after twelve months if an agreement has not been reached; stated the City could still move forward and find a way to create a plan. Councilmember Oddie stated if the community cannot come to a consensus on the Main Street neighborhood, it is important to keep the process going because the area houses some of the most vulnerable population. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated the zoning requires that there is one or more specific plans. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is excited about possibly working with MidPen Housing; stated moving forward is important. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the ENA puts the City at no risk; stated he is ready to move forward. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the City is trying to sync the project with the larger mainstream neighborhood in order to use the financial mechanism generated to fund the project. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the zoning creates subdistricts and requires that no one develop the neighborhood without a specific plan; stated the land needs infrastructure and the market rate development may be needed to finance the development. Councilmember Daysog suggested checking in on the Main Street Plan process; stated the City should listen to ideas due to the housing crisis. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated there will be more public presence in the Main Street Plan process. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the ENA is what Mr. Biggs wants, to which Mr. Biggs responded the ENA is what the residents want. Mayor Spencer stated inquired whether the proposal is based on the needs of the residents, to which Mr. Biggs responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated that she attended a College of Alameda class where two students raised great points about homelessness; inquired whether the two students present would like to speak. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 15, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-12-15.pdf |