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CityCouncil | 2020-09-01 | 12 | 484 Mr. Obertello responded in the negative; stated the West Midway costs are still within the MIP amendment; the removal of the programs are related to relocating collaborative housing and agreements with RESHAP. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether Site A will not pay for the update, to which Mr. Obertello responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether from now on, new benefits are apportioned to every acre. Mr. Obertello responded the City will need to determine the process through evaluation or land sale valuations; stated the cost per acre has been spread evenly across all remaining developable acres. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether new street designs have been consistent with lane width and road design policies. Mr. Obertello responded in the affirmative; stated a fair amount of items integrated in the amendment are in part due to the Transportation Commission's approval of the reuse cross- sections; planning for the recommendations has been included. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether developable acres include Northwest Territories De-Pave and Enterprise Parks, to which Mr. Obertello responded in the negative. The Community Development Director stated staff is requesting direction to work with the Recreation and Parks Commission on the Sports Complex; noted there are four recommendations in the staff report. Councilmember Daysog stated that he understands costs change over time; expressed concern about the Sports Complex; stated the discussion should not be limited to whether or not to continue with the Sports Complex or a variation; the discussion should be in the context of other open space or recreational items; the Sports Complex had been one of the benefits the residents of Alameda support; the Sports Complex would be the result of sacrificed time during military base conversion; previous Sports Complex groups are not as active as they once were; however, the interest does not diminish the importance of the Sports Complex; noted De Pave Park has not had the same amount of interest as the Sports Complex; expressed concern about doing away with any significant part of the Sports Complex; stated the developers will contribute to the Complex; the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Ferry Terminal are not a community benefit even though categorized as such; there will be substantial impacts, which require substantial mitigations; a lot of effort went into the Sports Complex and it is disheartening to see it on the chopping block. Councilmember Vella moved approval of the four staff recommendations. including conversations not centered around the pandemic and the Recreation and Parks Commission in the robust community process; stated needs change over time; there is a lot more to Alameda Point than a Sports Complex including affordable housing; expressed support for the work that has gone into ensuring the backbone infrastructure is funded and projects are financially feasible; stated the goal is a holistic development of Alameda Point, which meets the communities growing and changing needs; expressed support for the work and guidance that has gone into each plan. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Sports Complex has been discussed as a community benefit; the primary goal in redeveloping Alameda Point is to replace the 18,000 jobs lost when the Navy Base closed, to provide housing and to agree to accommodate formerly homeless individuals; 25% of the housing has been affordable; Council must recognize reality; the price tag has grown and sea level rise requires more focus and energy; expressed support for the advancements in infrastructure Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 1, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-09-01.pdf |