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CityCouncil | 2018-01-16 | 10 | Councilmember Oddie stated that he disagrees with Councilmember Matarrese's comments; he plans on supporting the item. Councilmember Oddie moved final passage of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer inquired whether Carmel Partners could sell the property and not rehab the units. The City Manager responded Carmel Partners could sell or remodel the property. Mayor Spencer inquired whether, now that the cap is removed, Carmel Partners could reassess the value and decide to either proceed with the rehab or sell the property at the increased value. The City Manager responded Carmel Partners has a right to build 30 units per acre. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Carmel Partners could do something different than rehabbing the property because they will own the property, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the request would go through the normal process of having community input and appearing before the Planning Board and Council. Mayor Spencer inquired whether nothing legally binding Carmel Partners to rehabilitate the units, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether maximizing the number of units would have significant more retail value to Carmel Partners as a private developer. The City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer requested an outline of the community benefits that will be received from Carmel Partners. The City Manager responded the two primary benefits are the connection of Singleton and Mosley Avenues, which adds access to Estuary Park, and cleaning out the storm water and upgrading the storm drain; stated other terms are still being discussed. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the community will still receive all the benefits if Carmel Partners does not rehab the units. The City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the community would still receive the benefits if the property was sold to a different developer. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 January 16, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-01-16.pdf |