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PlanningBoard | 2012-02-13 | 14 | Mr. Thomas stated there is a fundamental change in the mindset in terms of approaching Alameda Point. From 2000-2010 the City was under contract with a master developer 1 of (2) and the Master development agreement stated that the developer would have control over the base, but the developer would have to consult with the community in terms of planning. So, staff's approach in the mean time would be to enter into short-term leases, thus making it difficult for any tenant to invest money into the property. By 2010, staff and the City started to think about long-term leases and staff is trying to get the word out to the development and business communities that Alameda Point is available. Ms. Ott stated that this is intended to be an economic development strategy to attract jobs and that process will inform the zoning amendment and disposition strategies. Ultimately, there will be an iterative process going forward. Karen Bey stated that she was concerned that the City would lock itself into long-term agreements that would be difficult to get out of once the right businesses come along. Ms. Ott explained that she does agree and she doesn't think long-term agreements should be applied throughout the base. She stated that the historical districts would be a point for adaptive reuse and designated for long-term leases. Overall, staff is thinking strategically on where they place the long-term leases. President Ezzy Ashcraft called for Board comments. Board member Henneberry stated that he agreed with the strategy, which allows the reintegration of the base with the City. Board member Knox White asked if the findings and goals from the last public summary could be retrieved easily. Ms. Ott replied that the summary could be found in the April 6, 2011, ARRA meeting and the meeting's link is available online. Board member Knox White stated that it would be good to start the March 12th meeting with a discussion on the assumptions coming out of the findings. Ms. Ott replied that staff would attach the summary to the March 12 staff report. Board member Knox White stated while developing zoning flexibility is the absolute objective, staff should design a mix of uses that allow the City to be flexible with whatever markets occur. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Thomas spoke about the Sunshine ordinance. He circulated the training CD, hard copy of the ordinance, planning board rule and procedures, and provided the City of Alameda Approved Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 15 February 13, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-02-13.pdf |