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CityCouncil | 2017-07-18 | 33 | The Community Development Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese's suggestion to ensure that the 50% of the commercial industrial actually happens within a certain timeframe can be required. The City Manager responded in the affirmative. The Community Development Director stated if Council would like to move forward with requiring the project take place in a certain timeframe, the concept should be negotiated and included in the Operating Memorandum. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not want to see the process go forward with no commercial development in the end. The Community Development Director responded Catellus understands the concern and is prepared to do the commercial construction within a certain timeframe. Councilmember Matarrese stated his request is within a certain time or the amendment will be void. The Community Development Director responded the current Master Plan amendment includes a variant for existing entitlements. The City Attorney stated Council may need to take a short recess to allow staff to discuss Councilmember Matarrese's request; she is concerned with putting the request in an Operating Memorandum. Councilmember Matarrese stated his goal is to ensure the commercial construction is completed; Site A is an example where the commercial is in jeopardy because it is harder to do than housing. Councilmember Oddie stated if there is a way to satisfy Councilmember Matarrese's concern without destroying the deal, he would like staff to address the issue. The City Attorney stated that she would like a chance to discuss the issue with her colleagues and Catellus' attorney. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is excited about the commercial aspect of the project; easements for the additional crossings are important; the project is a good step in improving housing needs; he plans on supporting the project. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is excited about the maritime jobs being created and the strengthening of the waterfront; she cannot support a senior component; Alameda needs housing across the board; the universal design ordinance has not passed yet; she would like to see the northern waterfront developers work Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-18.pdf |