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169 | The Base Reuse Director responded work/live is a conditionally permitted use for the adaptive reuse area. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Base Reuse Director stated the use is allowed on 1/3 of Alameda Point. Mayor Spencer stated with all the community discussions regarding housing at the Point, the potential of the buildings being flipped has not been discussed. The City Manager responded that a condition of approval could be added limiting the amount of work/live units. Mayor Spencer stated work/live should have been included in the presentation and taken into consideration in the pricing; there has not been transparency with the community; there it is a potential impact on the community. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated there is a housing parameter at the former Base; the fact that the building is being adaptively reused is an important factor to consider; the building currently has negative value and is costing the City money; he is ready to vote to support the project; one reservation is the cost to rehabilitate the building; another reservation is that Building 8 is ten times the size of Berkeley Kitchens; urged accelerating selling the building; proceeding is worth taking the risk to get the revenue stream. *** (16-142) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the remaining agenda item on the wetlands mitigation bank [paragraph no. 16-143]. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of considering the remaining item. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the testimony from the people who have worked with the developer is great feedback; the project will be creating jobs; the development is needed; there are safeguards regarding the housing and work/live units; she is ready to support the project. Councilmember Oddie inquired what the Assistant Community Development Director's role is in these types of situations. The Assistant Community Development Director responded that she took an active role in investigating the financials of the applicant, going on site visits, and looking at other projects done by the applicant; stated she wants to ensure the City would get something out of the deal if it fails. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 March 15, 2016 |