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CityCouncil | 2022-05-17 | 12 | of adaptive reuse for commercial purposes in existing warehouses; a 2018 amendment included the remaining commercial and 128 housing units; the amendment replaced commercial with housing to support the Housing Element. Stated that he is proud of the work the APP team has achieved; the partnership with the City has achieved progress around a comprehensive scope and $90 million investment; a lot has been delivered to-date; decisions for the proposal are critical to maintain momentum and complete Site A: Joe Ernst, APP. Stated Eden Housing has worked with APP to deliver the Starling and Corsair flats; many units are rented at affordable rates; expressed support for the proposed term sheet; stated Eden Housing considers APP a great partner; urged Council approve the term sheet: Louis Liss, Eden Housing. Stated that he has championed a performing arts center at Alameda Point for many years; expressed support for the new phase of the project and the performing arts center; stated putting in the infrastructure will help; discussed parking and traffic concerns: Christopher Seiwald, Alameda. Stated MidPen Housing is working with partners to expand existing supportive housing at Alameda Point; expressed support for Council approving the proposed term sheet: Sarah Mclntire, MidPen Housing. Expressed support for the amended term sheet; stated the additional units will be vital for Alameda to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA); discussed access to new transit; expressed concern over the maximum amount of parking spaces; discussed impacts on low-income residents: Zac Bowling, East Bay YIMBY. Discussed difficulties hosting the first Animate Dance Festival (ADF) event; stated the recent ADF event was fantastic and successful due to infrastructure and density brought by construction; supporting the project continues the development and potential for performing arts: Tara Pilbrow, West End Arts District. Urged Council to approve the term sheet; stated that she has been working towards a performing arts center in the area; a performing arts center would serve as an important entertainment anchor; expressed support for increasing the density of the area: Rachel Campos de Ivanov, Alameda. Urged Council to approve the development plan and term sheet for Site A in order to continue redevelopment; stated APP is the right developer for Alameda Point and have installed critical infrastructure to allow future development; development at Alameda Point is challenging; APP understands the challenges and constraints of Alameda Point: Karen Bey, Alameda. Stated there is dire need for housing at the low-income level; urged Council to support the project; expressed concern about the term sheet containing a waiver of universal design without consultation from the Commission on Persons with Disabilities as required; stated Council is making decisions for persons with disabilities without consulting the Commission on Persons with Disabilities: Beth Kenny, Commission on Persons with Disabilities. Stated housing is a tremendous need in the community for employers and employees; urged Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2022 12 | CityCouncil/2022-05-17.pdf |