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CityCouncil | 2020-01-21 | 7 | The Community Development Director stated that is possible; there are trade-offs which include funding organizations such as Rebuilding the Existing Supportive Housing at Alameda Point (RESHAP) or adding 3 to 4 more units to the proposed project. Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated the property would have a size exception; questioned whether the City is well-positioned to form a subcommittee; stated staff can return to Council for decisions; there are a range of possible options. Commissioner Vella inquired the about the impacts of a delay; stated there is a housing shortage; expressed support for as much affordable housing as possible. The Community Development Director responded a the purchase and sale agreement includes a 90-day due diligence process; stated the City will know within 3 months whether Branagh will move forward with the entitlement process; Branagh is interested in evaluating a range of proposals. The City Attorney stated the developer has a 90-day due diligence period; the City does not; should the Successor Agency approve the agreement, the developer has discretion to proceed. The Community Development Director stated the Successor Agency could provide direction to revise the purchase and sale agreement. The City Attorney stated the purchase and sale agreement may be modified to allow for a 90-day cancellation period for both sides. Acting Chair Knox White expressed support for the modification. Lisa Vilhauer, Branagh Land Inc., stated the modification provision will need to be authorized by the owners prior to acceptance; the 90-day due diligence period is thorough and in-depth; level of affordability is considered; expressed support for meeting with Successor Agency Members and staff. Acting Chair Knox White stated affordable housing has been planned for over a year; expressed support for moving the project forward; stated the Housing Authority is finding funding for the North Housing project; market based affordable housing units need funding; expressed concern about delays. The Community Development Director stated the project can happen quicker than an affordable housing project due to many different funds and competitive rounds; the scale of the project, as well as constraints, are important factors; there is a narrow path forward; the project will not yield many affordable housing units. Special Meeting Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission January 21, 2019 4 | CityCouncil/2020-01-21.pdf |