pages: CityCouncil/2016-11-01.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2016-11-01 | 14 | Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired if the Council could hear the rest of the presentation before going into further details. The City Manager stated tonight is for Council to make comments; requested the presentation continue. Councilmember Daysog stated the plan should not be setting up a contract with the Collaborative Partners; there is no need to guarantee the 67 units to the Collaborative Partners; the economic value of giving away the 67 units to too great; he cannot support the plan tonight; suggested staff go back to redo the principles; stated there is an opportunity for the City's to provide alternative forms of housing and affordable housing. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the primary goal should speak to providing affordable housing for people who cannot qualify for the State level affordable housing criteria, but cannot afford market rate housing; he will not support infill housing in the historic zone; 68 units are owned by the City: the Big Whites and the small units behind the Big Whites; there is an opportunity to have 68 developers; he would like to auction said houses "as is;" affordable housing could be covered; multiplying 68 units by an average of $400,000 per property equals $27 million, which would cover the $1 million per acre to satisfy infrastructure; the City would not receive a rate of return like a developer; he would like staff to consider assisted living as part of the residential community and more discussion of urban agriculture to ensure the land is not contaminated; a goal should be to use a green approach for as many buildings and materials as possible; truck routes should be decided because of the mixed-use in the area. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft read the bullet points of the plan; stated the plan has incorporated many different uses and transit options; inquired when Section 1.6 states "future plans will preserve and maintain Alameda Point's ample supply of large industrial and warehouse space. staff is referring to places like Bay Ship and Yacht; stated that she thought the City was trying to get away from warehouse uses and shipping containers. The Redevelopment Project Manager responded the Section relates to all the guidelines of Alameda Point, not just the current project. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Alameda Point Collaborative development allows the City to provide housing for those in need; the plan involves important work for the community; instead of the phasing, she would like to see a broad based approach to development; she appreciates how much consideration has gone into the sea level rise protection measures, which is expensive; she would like to move forward with a positive attitude. Councilmember Oddie stated that he does not want the historical district touched; maximizing the space for Alameda Point Collaborative for the most vulnerable citizens is important; he is concerned about the narrow streets; he would like bike lanes to the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 1, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-11-01.pdf |