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CityCouncil | 2022-05-17 | 13 | Council to support the Site A project and approve the term sheet: Madlen Saddik, Chamber of Commerce. Expressed support for the Phase 1B and Phase 2 proposals; stated the work has been impressive; the proposed phases will build on the success to-date and infrastructure will be expanded; the affordable housing requirements across the site will be met; noted the units will aid the City's RHNA; urged Council to approve the term sheet: Bill Pai, Alameda. Stated the developments made to-date have provided a vastly improved quality of life for Alameda Point residents; expressed support for Waterfront Park being a resource for refugees; discussed access to transportation and parks; stated infrastructure remains the biggest threat; expressed support for the completion of West Tower Avenue infrastructure: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. Expressed support for the proposal and for keeping momentum; stated the proposed housing units are key to the City meeting its RHNA numbers; urged Council to move ahead with the proposal: Drew Dara-Abrams, Alameda. Stated approving Site A is important for positive economic growth; urged Council to approve the proposal for Site A; discussed infrastructure further supporting master developments; expressed support for continuing the reuse of Alameda Point: Joann Guitarte, Café Jolie, Alameda. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry about universal design, the Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the matter relates to a term sheet which sets forth the basic parameters upon which the City will negotiate a final DDA; the DDA will come before Council for approval at a later date; staff is laying out a road map; staff understands the project will require waivers; it is important to bring the discussion early and create awareness; the project will need to go to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities for input prior to staff returning to Council for any final approvals; if Council moves forward with the term sheet, staff will have a lot of work to do with APP to negotiate the final DDA amendments; before returning to Council, staff will meet with both the Planning Board and the Commission on Persons with Disabilities. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:14 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:27 p.m. *** Councilmember Knox White stated the journey has been long and arduous; he hopes the term sheet will include a commitment for universal design and visitability; expressed support for the commitment being developed with input from the Commission on Persons with Disabilities; stated that he supports the comments provided by Ms. Tiedemann related to the project amendments; expressed support for the matter moving forward. Councilmember Daysog discussed Jimmy Doolittle and Pearl Harbor; stated that he is convinced that the accomplishments at Alameda Point and Site A proudly protect the military past of the former Alameda Naval Air Station (NAS); the amended project continues to honor the military past and helps to build inclusive neighborhoods; some of the proposed sites would be job generating commercial space; the City will need to remain flexible; the City is receiving a commitment to help with the community facility; expressed support for the community facility being a performing arts center and for people enjoying the area; stated the City is fulfilling the objectives of the former NAS Alameda; expressed support for the matter; stated staff has Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2022 13 | CityCouncil/2022-05-17.pdf |