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PlanningBoard | 2009-01-12 | 2 | Oral Report Alameda Point Update. Staff informed the Board that on December 19, 2008 SunCal submitted a Draft Redevelopment Master Plan containing SunCal's vision for the redevelopment of Alameda Point including design guidelines and transportation strategies. Last week SunCal presented the plan to ARRA for public comments. No action was taken by ARRA at the meeting. The draft plan submitted on December 19, 2008 is inconsistent with the City Charter and therefore Staff expects SunCal to pursue a ballot measure. Staff does not know the language the ballot measure will contain. In June 2009 SunCal must complete a new term sheet for conveyance of the land with the Navy. There was an existing term sheet with the previous master developer. If a ballot measure does not pass the draft plan as written cannot be implemented. President Kohlstrand inquired about preliminary dates for Planning Board discussion on the draft plan. Staff suggested March or April when there will be a better idea of whether or not there will be a ballot measure. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft referred to a presentation by the Veterans Administration (VA) and the Navy regarding plans for locating a one-stop VA facility at Alameda Point. She asked how this proposal fits in with SunCal's development plans. Staff responded that when a federal agency disposes of land other federal agencies are given first choice. This specific portion of Alameda Point was originally scheduled to be transferred from the Navy to the Department of Fish and Wildlife but an agreement was not reached. The Department of Veterans Affairs stated an interest in using a portion of this area for a cemetery, hospital, offices and a number of other veteran services. Prior to conveying the land to the VA a number of federal procedures must be adhered to. The City has several concerns regarding this site including the birds, the additional transportation pressure on the City, and the need for municipal services. As a Federal agency the City has no permitting authority with the VA, which is another concern. Council has adopted a fiscal neutral policy for Alameda Point and staff is unsure how this project will affect this policy. President Kohlstrand asked if the VA and the Navy have been open to City input. Staff stated that both federal agencies have listened to staff's concerns. Board member McNamara asked for clarification on the ballot timeline. Staff stated that a draft of the ballot measure must be submitted to the City Attorney's office for summary and title preparation. Signatures must be collected and are due by April. SunCal will confirm whether there are enough signatures and whether the ballot measure will move forward. Page 2 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2009-01-12.pdf |