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170 | Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the Assistant Community Development Director's job is to get the best possible deal for the City. The Assistant Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated with leases at Alameda Point, the fund is very delicate and in demand. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the deal is the best possible the City could get for Building 8. The Assistant Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the City was able to get a deal with more infrastructure for the building. Councilmember Oddie stated the Assistant Community Development Director's job is to maximize what the City can get from any deal; any implication that the Assistant Community Development Director is not looking out for the best interest of the City is frustrating; one of the priorities of the Alameda Point Master Plan is to generate new economic development and employment opportunities; read some of the City's goals from the Master Plan; stated that he supports the project. Councilmember Daysog stated the cost for developing Building 8 is doubled; each project should contribute towards major infrastructure; Alameda values the historic character of the site and wants to reuse the sites; these are the types of businesses and industries the City wants in Alameda; he supports the project; in terms of the economics, the City has done its due diligence; the traffic generation from the work/live housing would be less than typical housing. Mayor Spencer stated according to the staff report, the work/live spaces are not considered residential and are not considered housing under the Navy's residential development cap; it is important to be transparent for the community. Vice Mayor stated the debate over the number of work/live units can be done at the use permit stage. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of staff executing the lease [introduction of the ordinance]. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Oddie - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. (16-143) Response to City Council Referral Regarding a Possible Wetlands Mitigation Bank at Alameda Point. The Base Reuse Director began her presentation. Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 March 15, 2016 |