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CityCouncil | 2017-07-18 | 28 | SACIC and Catellus; Catellus has the right to purchase the land if certain agreements are met pursuant to the DDA. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the land is City property. The Community Development Director responded in the negative; stated the land is owned by the SACIC, which is a public entity. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the land is owned by the public. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated Catellus owns a small piece of the property. Mayor Spencer inquired how much of the land Catellus owns. The Community Development Director responded 1.5 acres. Urged Council to support the project; stated Regional Measure 3 will bring desperately needed support for ferry service; he supports the proposed use: Bobby Winston, Bay Crossings. Stated that she supports the project, but has concerns about the amount of single family homes; Alameda needs more workforce housing: Angela Hockabout, Alameda Home Team. Mayor Spencer requested clarification on the percentage of single family homes. The Assistant Community Development Director responded 30% would be single family homes. Stated that she met with Catellus and staff regarding an alternate proposal to include senior housing; Alameda is in need of senior housing: Dorothy Freeman, Alameda Citizens Taskforce. Stated more discussion should occur regarding what is needed on the waterfront: Former Councilmember Tony Daysog, Alameda. Stated Alameda needs affordable housing: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates. Stated there is a critical need for housing; the project will create jobs: Patricia Young, Alameda Home Team. Stated the project is a solution and a game changer for the maritime industry; the project provides for housing and transportation on and off the Island: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-18.pdf |