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CityCouncil | 2018-01-02 | 7 | The City Manager stated the Housing Authority would like to build the roads as quickly as possible. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Carmel Partners is agreeable to move quickly, to which Mr. Pasquali responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council is being asked to approve the draft MOU. The City Manager responded staff is requesting clear direction from Council. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a 10 year MOU term is unusually long. The City Manager responded the terms were decided based on when staff believes all the terms of the MOU can be completed; stated the project is dependent on the Housing Authority building housing and Habitat for Humanity's funding. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the MOU is only between Carmel Partners and the City. The City Manager responded in the affirmative, stated there are a number of items that link the three entities together. The Director of Housing and Community Development gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired why the Housing Authority is presenting if the organization is not a part of the MOU. The City Attorney responded the Housing Authority is involved as a third party beneficiary. Mayor Spencer stated the Housing Authority should not negotiate the terms of the MOU; the negotiations are more appropriate coming from staff. The City Manager stated the Housing Authority is involved in the conveyance of land dependent on Council decision. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the ask is to remove the G overlay The City Manager responded for the public and transparency, the partnership is between the City which triggers the Housing Authority and Habitat for Humanity; stated if the presentation only discussed Carmel Partners the other impacts and partnerships would be missed. Mayor Spencer stated the Housing Authority should not be making recommendations regarding traffic flow; the MOU is between the City and Carmel Partners. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-01-02.pdf |