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18610 | property tax generated from the site, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative; stated the special tax revenue budget outlined in the plan requires each employer or resident association to submit a compliance strategy to demonstrate how the subsidized services would be used. Expressed concern over applying the plan to the Del Monte project; suggested the entire City be engaged; stated the Plan does not have teeth: Debra Arbuckle, Alameda. Stated driving through the Tube is difficult now; discussed antiques fair traffic: Anne McDonald, Alameda. *** (14-213) Councilmember Daysog moved approval of continuing past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog and Mayor Gilmore - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Tam - 2. *** Councilmember Tam stated the speaker concerns are well-founded; Alameda has the second highest bus ridership next to Berkeley; the City has a good culture with a lot of promise in the TDM; over time, people will be able to see how the TDM works with the changing public transit opportunities. Councilmember Daysog stated there are specific ways to deal with fulfilling goals and obligations; when it comes to generating and capturing the value of Alameda Point, a portion of the future value might be reserved for capital intensive improvement projects; that he hopes to see a change in culture. Mayor Gilmore stated when goals are not met, there should be something in place to enforce people to change behavior until another plan can be created to meet the goals. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point concurred with the Mayor; stated the parking management strategy is designed to discourage driving by increasing price and reducing supply; the strategy is not intended to be punitive, but in event things are failing, the City Council maintains control; ultimately Council controls land disposition and development rights and can make different decision on how to develop the property. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 20, 2014 |