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CityCouncil | 2017-01-17 | 7 | In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Base Reuse Director stated having to cure a default would jeopardize the potential relationship with UDR and the capital investment team, and the City would risk losing the capital investor. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry regarding current litigation, the Assistant City Attorney stated a quick legal search for any cases involving UDR and whether or not they defaulted in major development did not reveal any current pending lawsuits or past lawsuits under the criteria set forth. Vice Mayor Vella requested a highlight of the projects TCR has done in the Bay Area. Mr. Dorfman responded TCR has been involved in two dozen developments in Northern California, including the housing on Bay Street in Emeryville, a 3000 unit mixed-use project in north San Jose called North Park, and an 1800 unit project named River View in San Jose; UDR has a national footprint and just completed 399 Fremont, a high rise in downtown San Francisco and has been involved in numerous projects from Silicon Valley to the East Bay. Urged Council to approve the extension: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Commended the Site A development team for attending many Alameda Home Team meetings to answer questions and listen to concerns; stated the project is complex; urged the Council to approve the extension: Helen Sause, Alameda Home Team. Submitted information; expressed concern over UDR being in the luxury apartment business; urged the Council not to approve APP's request for the extension: Dorothy Freeman, Alameda. Stated fair housing for all Alamedans is critical; UDR's website is full of nothing but luxury apartments: Jim Sweeney, Alameda. Stated the ball is rolling; urged approval of the extension: Philip James, Alameda. Stated his all union company has been actively engaged with APP for more than a year; are currently negotiating a final contract; urged Council support for the extension: Jim Summers, DeSilva Gates Construction. Outlined construction costs and practices; stated his ideas include raised foundations and all copper pipes, rather than plastic: Mike Roddy, Oxbow Partners. Stated the project is well designed and conceived; the use is very good; the construction specifications are appropriate; having the project go forward will be good for the community; time has been well spent; additional time is warranted: Andrew Ball, Ball + Winter. Urged Council to approve the extension; the Council approved the project unanimously Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-01-17.pdf |