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CityCouncil | 2018-05-15 | 6 | The Redevelopment Project Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Thanked the Acting Assistant City Manager and the Redevelopment Project Manager for a collaborative effort with MidPen; stated approval of the agreement will help move forward to create the community that has been planned for five years: Keith McCoy, Alameda Point Collaborative. Stated the agreement reflects the City's and collaborating partners' goals and intentions to create new, high quality affordable housing; it is a big win-win and she is thrilled to reach the milestone; she is ready and excited for the work ahead; urged support; stated that she looks forward to more progress: Abby Goldware, MidPen Housing. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the project is exciting and well-planned; she is proud of Alameda for using the former Naval Air Station (NAS) to accommodate formerly homeless; thanked City staff and other agencies; urged moving forward as fast as possible because the sooner the project gets going, the better. Councilmember Oddie stated the community ultimately judges elected officials on how they treat the most vulnerable people; he is glad the Council and City is able to do something to take care of the people; the project is a tremendous opportunity; that he is proud to support the agreement and looks forward to getting it moving. Councilmember Matarrese moved introduction of the ordinances approving the DA and DDA. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Vella stated that she plans to support the agreement for the same reasons; it is the best and highest use of the Alameda Point property; she is happy to see it moving forward; thanked everyone for the hard work; stated the project is a tremendous step in right direction. Mayor Spencer thanked Council for increasing the number of units and making it work; stated the increase was a good percentage. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (18-299) Recommendation to Approve a Two-Year Pilot Project to Invest in a Ultra- High-Speed Broadband Network to Attract and Foster High-Tech Research and Development Companies Initially Located at Alameda Point. The Information Technology (IT) Director gave a Power Point presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 15, 2018 6 | CityCouncil/2018-05-15.pdf |