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163 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if work/live spaces are currently a part of the zoning for the area, to which the Assistant Community Development Director responded in the affirmative and continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is anything to encourage the 500 employees to use public transportation or bike to work. The Assistant Community Development Director responded Alameda Point is part of a Transportation Demand District; stated there are a limit number of parking spaces available; tenants will pay into a TDM program and will be encouraged to use public transit. Mayor Spencer inquired if tenants will need to provide public transportation alternatives to their employees. Mr. Anderson responded the building resides on 3.4 acres; the employees will need to find alternate means of transportation to work. Mayor Spencer inquired how the City would know the employees will not be parking in surrounding neighborhoods. The Base Reuse Director responded that every tenant or property owner will have to prepare a TDM Plan Compliant Strategy and comply with the Alameda Point TDM; they will have to pay per square foot; tenants will be required to pay annually into the account; the fund will provide shuttles in the peak hours and provide bus passes to all employees; tenants will be required to submit a compliance strategy to the City. Mayor Spencer stated they do not have to buy a bus pass, they can bike or walk; she does not want to have 600 more cars on the road and related parking. The Base Reuse Director responded the overall TDM Plan is designed to encourage trip reduction goals and meet the requirements of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Mayor Spencer inquired if anything requires the employees to not drive a car to work. The Base Reuse Director responded the TDM provides frequent and reliable transportation services so that people get out of their cars; stated the land is leased to the tenants by the City so the parking could be enforced; the TDM makes sure people have options for transportation. Councilmember Daysog stated there is good evidence that the shuttle system is working; the 15 minute headway turnaround will be good for commuters. Councilmember Oddie questioned where the 600 new cars figure came from; stated there would be only be 480 new jobs and 110 temporary; the temporary jobs will expire Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 March 15, 2016 |