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CityCouncil | 2016-11-01 | 16 | The Base Reuse Director stated that she does not currently have those numbers; Council seems to want more information on the trade-offs the number of units versus the subsidization of some units. Mayor Spencer stated the middle income housing should be the highest in quantity; the market rate and affordable should be lower quantity; many people who fall in the middle of market rate and affordable are being displaced; there is a significantly higher percentage of market rate, which will be luxury; she is concerned with the number of market rate, affordable and middle income housing; when the plan comes back, she would like to see a 3-D model with other buildings to compare; she would like to see more greenbelts weaving through; the streets on the Big Whites are curved; inquired whether staff could carry through the weaved themed streets throughout the plan rather than a grid neighborhood and be more creative; stated doing so would allow for more greenbelts; she would prefer bike paths that are set back off the road, to better protect bicyclists; she would like feedback from staff on how a performing arts center can be implemented; she would like mixed transit; she is concerned with the narrow streets; people park on sidewalks because there is no room; she likes the blend of the one, two and three story homes which is what is in the historical district; she would like to see more green incorporated into the design; she would like higher paying jobs so people can move up, including people from the Collaborative; there should be retail that can be used by the neighborhood. The Base Reuse Director stated staff did try to incorporate the same bee hive curvature on the design; staff will look into doing more with the design. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the Community Reuse Plan and General Plan amendments discussed continuing the grid plan into Alameda Point; if the current Council policy is to extend the grid, then Council needs to discuss whether to change it or not. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the request can be a part of the RFQ process, to have things considered and have the developer come back with a vision. The Base Reuse Director stated the RFQ can include exploring the potential for non- traditional streets. Mayor Spencer stated that she is concerned about having bike paths not next to cars and roads. The Base Reuse Director stated a number of streets have protected bike paths and staff can look into having more protected bike paths. Mayor Spencer inquired how many votes would be needed to pass the issue. The Base Reuse Director responded three votes. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 1, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-11-01.pdf |