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CityCouncil | 2019-04-22 | 6 | businesses in different hubs; stated the process will sell land to someone with a viable idea; opening up Alameda Point has been successful; he would like to protect against land banking and likes the phasing plan; in the MIP, sea level rise protections require 100% buildout of Alameda Point; someone could present an idea for more acres. Councilmember Daysog stated Astra illustrates that the policy allowing staff to seize opportunities has been good; he is glad the process is open to a developer; expressed support of Mr. Bangert's suggestion to approach previous finalists for their thoughts on the process; other successful Alameda Point businesses should also be tapped for their insight and guidance; information gathering could be done on a parallel track; he likes the idea of starting with the 29 acres selected and supports the staff recommendation; encouraged talking to companies for insights; stated that he is open to approaching the previous Site B proposers and likes that the process being open to developers, while seizing end user opportunities. Councilmember Oddie stated that he likes the idea of phasing without shutting off the option of a larger portion; expressed support for having the area cohesive and protecting against land banking; stated the City has promised fiscal neutrality to voters for 22 years and he would be reluctant to move away from it without hearing from voters; he would be open to changing the policy to address sea level rise, which will impact the whole Island; bringing in people who have thought about it or are doing work at Alameda Point is a good idea. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what Councilmember Oddie means by bringing in people, to which Councilmember Oddie responded the City should talk to them and see if they are interested in just the proposed area or maybe two areas; expressed support for staff's prioritization to require starting with the 29 acre parcel. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated everyone should be on a level playing field; past proposals should not receive points; discussed the finalists; stated anyone interested can submit a proposal. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated that she heard the idea was to pick people's brain; noted focus groups are sometimes used prior to starting a marketing campaign. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he is fine with City staff reaching out to every known developer about the opportunity; the concern is going to three or four developers to ask them to help develop the proposal. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated staff does not plan on having a formal request for proposals process; the intent is the property will be marketed. Councilmember Vella stated that she does not want a developer outlining what they think should be in the proposal; expressed support for allowing someone to put in a Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 April 22, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-22.pdf |