pages: CityCouncil/2020-05-19.pdf, 7
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
CityCouncil | 2020-05-19 | 7 | Aye. Ayes: 4. [Absent: Councilmember Daysog - 1.] (20-334) Recommendation to Select the Brookfield Properties/Catellus Team to Develop the West Midway Project at Alameda Point and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with the Team Consistent with the Form of the ENA included in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The Redevelopment Project Manager gave a brief presentation. Stated that his team is excited for the project: Keith McCoy, UrbanMix Development. Stated the team is ready to move forward on the project: Josh Roden, Brookield Homes. Stated that he has always enjoyed working at Alameda Point and his relationship with the City of Alameda: Sean Whiskeman, Catellus. Public Comment Read Into Record: Expressed support for staff's recommendation; discussed feedback provided by collaborating partners; stated that she was impressed by the thoughtfulness of the Brookfield/Catellus proposal and that MidPen looks forward to working with Brookfield/Catellus on the supportive housing: Abby Goldware-Potluri Mid-Pen. Councilmember Oddie stated the project has been given a lot of thought; the finalists presented are now being presented as the best of both worlds; the experience will provide for a great project. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he appreciates the developer will build financial and market flexibility into the project and achieve social justice goals; that he is looking forward to seeing said items fleshed out as the project moves on. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he is excited to see the project move forward; expressed support for moving the RESHAP program forward; stated Catellus provided the best tagline of the Request for Qualification (RFQ) process. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is pleased to see the project move forward; the RESHAP neighborhood has been an integral part of Alameda; the City has helped shelter many individuals in need; expressed support for the project. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 19, 2020 4 | CityCouncil/2020-05-19.pdf |