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CityCouncil | 2019-07-16 | 26 | visit to Building 8 at Alameda Point with Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft; expressed support for Alameda Point Partners (APP) to get the job done. Councilmember Daysog stated the process worked; Jamestown fell by the wayside; APP is a developer that has proven itself; outlined APP's accomplishments; expressed support for moving forward with staff's recommendation in selecting APP. Vice Mayor Knox White stated two developers were chosen in January; expressed support for APP's ability to deliver. Councilmember Vella expressed concern for the response from APP to ensuring the affordable units are able to come online with no delays; for the timing of different units coming onto the market and the total number of units; inquired the number of units being delivered at a given time. Mr. Ernst responded there could be concern with too many of the same type of units being delivered at any given time; stated understanding Phases 1 and 2 of Site A will give the ability to manage the product type for West Midway and not cause competition which would jeopardize the project. Councilmember Vella inquired the plan for the number of units for West Midway. Mr. Dorfman responded there are 3 different product types in concept: rental community, townhomes and single family; stated the highest density multi-family component would be the largest, followed by townhomes and then single-family homes would be the fewest; the single-family homes will be sold off to third party developers; townhomes are being introduced to Trumark development; he is not concerned about cannibalizing. Councilmember Vella inquired whether Trumark will be working with APP on the project. Mr. Dorfman responded in the affirmative; stated Brookfield might as well. Mr. Ernst stated APP can manage the product types in order to prevent competition or jeopardize the two projects. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the applicants have experience with the infrastructure; outlined a groundbreaking event for the first residential construction of senior affordable housing at Alameda Point, which she attended with Councilmember Oddie; stated the multi-family affordable housing is set to follow; Council has a commitment to do the right thing, but good partners are required; expressed support for selecting APP to be the development team for the West Midway project. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether one or two motions are needed to select a development team for the West Midway Project and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement (ENA) with the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 21 July 16, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-07-16.pdf |