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CityCouncil | 2022-01-18 | 19 | The Assistant City Attorney outlined proposed language moving the Master Plan into the DDA. Councilmember Knox White stated that his motion did not intended to move the entire Master Plan into the DDA; the motion addresses mapping to allow for future sale; expressed concern about moving the Master Plan into the DDA and raising the Master Plan to require four affirmative votes; stated changes are made to Master Plans often; inquired whether there is another way to address the issues. The Assistant City Attorney responded Council could amend the Master Plan on its own or Council could attach the Master Plan to the DDA. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated Counsel is providing two options; there is also an in between option: the specific issues could be added as a term in the DDA, rather than including the entire Master Plan; obligations in the DDA are above and beyond the Master Plan; the 50% mapping is in the Master Plan and could also be a requirement of the DDA; if the particular provision ever needs to be changed in the future, the change would require four affirmative votes; a minor amendment to the Master Plan at a future date would only require three affirmative votes. Councilmember Knox White inquired whether the proposed option is viable; expressed support for the in between option proposed by the Planning, Building and Transportation Director; stated that he cannot support moving the entire Master Plan into the DDA. The Assistant City Attorney responded the proposed option provided by the Planning, Building and Transportation Director does work; stated if key terms which are more important can be carried into the DDA, rather than including the entire Master Plan. Councilmember Knox White clarifies the motion is to include the option provided by the Planning, Building and Transportation Director; stated that he is unprepared to support moving the Master Plan into the DDA. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification of the motion. The City Clerk stated the motion include the mapping and windows; the rest of the proposed changes were consistent with City policy and therefore have been captured. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the two items, the mapping and windows, would be the two matters included in the DDA, to which Councilmember Knox White responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether Council wants to include trading commercial space for more residential units as part of the agreement. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would not support the trade; she thinks it is important to for any residential development to have supporting retail space; the area has public waterfront, which holds various opportunities; there will be further opportunities down the line for the developer to return to Council if there is a need. Mr. O'Hara stated discussions had to do with not wanting to have empty commercial space on the project site; the developer is in agreement and also agrees with having commercial space Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 18, 2022 19 | CityCouncil/2022-01-18.pdf |