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CityCouncil | 2022-04-19 | 21 | Councilmember Knox White moved adoption of the resolutions of formation, necessity and calling the election. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated the matter seems to be an interesting approach to deal with uncertainty of sea level rise; Council should support the matter. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted Council considered the CARP matter earlier in the meeting; stated the solutions are in Council's hands and the City should plan for uncertain futures. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired when the tax will go into effect. The Public Works Director responded bonds will take a little time to issue; stated in 31 years, the district could have a levy assessed or a decision that the City will not need to adapt the improvements or have a Tidelands lessee; the City will also be assessing the matter from a maintenance perspective; a number of things need to happen in order for assessment in year 31. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the year will be 2053, to which Mr. Thimmig responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether property owners will be voting on the matter at this time, to which Mr. Thimmig responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired who the property owners are. Mr. Thimmig responded Alameda Marina LLC, a different entity which owns the boat hoist area, and the property owner of the area to be developed into condominiums. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired how many property owners are anticipated in the area for the future. Mr. Thimmig responded the two primary condominium and apartment developments will have a number of residents. Sean Murphy, Alameda Marina, stated that he anticipates as many as 300 property owners. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there is reason the City does not wait until 2045 to let the property owners vote and decide as opposed to conducting the vote at the current meeting. Mr. Thimmig responded the CFD is required by the Master Plan; stated the CFD needs to be placed at the front end. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired who wrote the Master Plan. The Assistant City Manager responded the Master Plan process was worked on by the City and developer; Council would have approved the Master Plan; the idea behind the approach is to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2022 19 | CityCouncil/2022-04-19.pdf |