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CityCouncil | 2018-01-16 | 11 | The City Manager responded the community would most likely receive more benefits if the project was a not remodel; stated a new project with a higher density would be reviewed just like any other project and additional community benefits would be requested if there is an additional profit margin. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the developer would have to agree to the terms. The City Manager responded the process is a negotiation with the ultimate approval being either the Planning Board or City Council. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Tim Lewis Communities (TLC) contributed to Jean Sweeney Park. The City Manager responded TLC donated $2 million to Jean Sweeney Park. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council would still have a say in the terms if the property went to another developer. The City Manager responded only certain actions trigger the item returning to Council; stated Council could always call the item for review. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether one advantage to building new developments is having new infrastructure, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated an advantage to the current project is that the units will be available sooner. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the 25% housing requirement at Site A was a requirement of the U.S. Navy, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether Carmel Partners has indicated to staff that they plan on redoing the plan and building 30 units, to which the City Manager responded in the negative; stated Carmel Partner's plan is to remodel the current units. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of calling the question. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion to call the question, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Oddie and Vella - 3. Noes: Councilmember Matarrese and Mayor Spencer - 2. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:08 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:12 p.m. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 January 16, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-01-16.pdf |