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2006-12-05 2-B Submittals"Encouraging the everyday use of the bicycle in and around Alameda" PO Box 2732 Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 595 -4690 www. bikealameda. org A 501(c)(3) organization TEXT OF PRESENTATION BY BikeAlameda AND ITS COALITION PARTNERS IN FAVOR OF THE ALAMEDA LANDING DEVELOPMENT December 5, 2006 Good evening, Mayor Johnson, members of the city council, and staff. I am Lucy Gigli, president of BikeAlameda. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you tonight. Tonight I am speaking as a representative of the estuary crossing coalition. Our coalition includes Pedestrian Friendly Alameda, the Sierra Club, Alameda Point Collaborative, East Bay Bicycle Coalition, the Alameda Sun, and other organizations. We support the approval of the Alameda Landing development documents that are before you tonight. We are very pleased about the bicycle and pedestrian facilities featured in the Alameda Landing project. We have been working with Catellus (now Prologis) since the beginning of this year to refine a set of bicycle paths, lanes, and bicycle - friendly streets that will complement Alameda's current network. Their proposal will extend the northern waterfront path beyond Marina Village toward Alameda point and connect west Alameda residential neighborhoods with the waterfront -- something that doesn't exist now. The Estuary Crossing Coalition is extremely excited that Prologis is proposing an Estuary Water Shuttle. On the screen, you can see a map of the area that includes Alameda Landing, the Posey and , Webster tubes, and various commercial, retail, and residential centers in both Oakland and Alameda. Submitted by Jeff Cambra At the 12 -5 -06 Joint Meeting Re: Agenda Item #2 -B "Encouraging the everyday use of the bicycle in and around Alameda" PO Box 2732 " Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 595 -4690 wz w. bikealameda. org A 501(c)(3) organization As you know, the area west of Grand Street represents more than one third of the population of Alameda. That population is growing with existing and planned developments such as this one. Yet the only direct connection with Oakland and the rest of the east bay for bicyclists and pedestrians is the Posey Tube walkway. This walkway is narrow, noisy and noxious. Most people who try it once never do it again. Many people, understandably, opt to drive instead. In fact, in our recent counts comparing the Posey Tube with the Park Street Bridge, five times as many cyclists and pedestrians used the Park Street Bridge. We need to make the alternatives for bicyclists and pedestrians more attractive in this area, so biking or walking truly *are* alternatives. The City of Alameda Bicycle Master Plan has identified the Posey Tube crossing between Alameda and Oakland as the number one priority for improvements. The Alameda landing project proposes a good solution with the Estuary Water Shuttle (EWS). With on- demand service, a boat that will fit at least 10 bikes and pedestrians and a cost under $1, it will bridge this intolerable transportation gap for Alamedans on the west end. The proposed water shuttle may not be ideal, but we need to ensure that it will be well implemented. The Estuary Crossing Coalition is proposing several additions to the Conditions of Approval and . Development Agreement that are before you tonight. We believe they will ensure the smooth and successful implementation of the Estuary Water Shuttle and Alameda Landing's TDM program. We realize that there is a lot of information in the documents that is still being analyzed, and we have continued to work with Catellus to answer outstanding questions. We'd like to suggest the following additions to the agreements hoping that we can capture the spirit of these suggestions in the final approvals. The next Estuary Crossing Coalition speaker, Jeff Cambra, will address these additions and changes in more detail. Thank you very much for your time in considering these changes. 4 "Encouraging the everyday use of the bicycle in and around Alameda" PO Box 2732 Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 595 -4690 www.bikealameda.org A 501(c)(3) organization BikeAlameda and its coalition partners, recognize that the components of the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program as described in the Development Agreement and Conditions of Approval and especially the estuary water shuttle will provide a valuable public benefit to the residents of the western half of the City of Alameda by creating an alternate to bicycling or walking through the Posey Tube. In recognition of this public benefit, the Coalition requests the Council to add the Transportation Commission to Section 11, [subsection d. vi.] of the Conditions of Approval in order to allow for public comment and input. Additionally, in consideration of all the factors that can affect the implementation date of Phase I of ' the TDM program, which includes the estuary water shuttle, the Coalition requests that the Council include the following language in the Conditions for Approval: Any delay in the initiation of estuary water shuttle service beyond the implementation date of the first phase of the. TDM program, as provided for in this subsection, shall be reviewed and approved by the Transportation Commission or other public body as determined by the City Council. Notwithstanding the above, Applicant will initiate estuary water shuttle service no later than the initiation of construction of Phase 2 of the project and provide on- demand service for one year. Finally, the Coalition requests the addition of a provision to the Development Agreement [, Section 3.12.1 a.] providing for the following: In the event the estuary water shuttle service is terminated after the guaranteed full year of on . demand service as provided for in the Master Plan, Development Agreement, and Conditions of Approval, the money allocated to funding the estuary water shuttle would be reallocated to other cross estuary bike /ped "Encouraging the everyday use of the bicycle in and around Alameda" PO Box 032. Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 595 -4690 www.bikealameda.org A 501(c)(3) organization projects. The reallocated budget shall be reviewed and approved as provided for in the Conditions of Approval [, Section 11 d. vi.]. The Coalition would like to take this opportunity to thank the developer, Catellus, especially its representatives Dan Marcus and Bruce Knopf for their willingness to attend meetings, acknowledge cyclist and pedestrian needs, design a project that addresses those needs, and implement a meaningful TDM program that will serve all of the City of Alameda. While the Coalition's comments and advocacy are limited to the bicycle and pedestrian portions of the Alameda Landing Master Plan, on this basis, BikeAlameda and its coalition partners' support the project and ask you to approve it tonight. Thank you. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Catellus Development Group And West Alameda Business Association Pour )se: The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to document the parties' ong, ing mutual commitment to the redevelopment of Webster Street, the Fleet Industrial Sup ly Center and West Alameda and continued mutual support for one another's efforts tow 'd these ends. The bllowing are areas where the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) and Cat lus, as developer on the Alameda Landing project, are committed to work together and upport one another. Phy .cal Connections • Catellus and WABA agree to take all reasonable steps to have Alameda Landing be contiguous to retail on Webster Street, including asking the City of Alameda to: o develop and implement a specific plan to extend retail at Alameda Landing to Webster Street and o reach an agreement with the Peralta Board that would allow retail consistent with the College of Alameda's mission to be located along Webster Street frontage. • Create bike and walking connections between Webster Street and Alameda Landing. • Initiate a shuttle link between Webster Street and Alameda Landing. • WABA and Catellus will work with the City of Alameda on roadway alignments to ensure traffic is encouraged to visit Webster Street. For example, lanes from the Tube moving toward Webster and express from Tinker extension to include right turn lanes to Webster and extending Mosley to Webster Street Vis II Connections • Alameda Landing retail buildings near Webster Street will be integrated physically with the Webster Business District • Alameda Landing landscaping shall incorporate the new Webster Street streetscape features (street lights, benches, bus stops, etc.) within Alameda Landing to create consistent feeling amongst both shopping districts. • Create consistent street banner programs promoting "Shop West Alameda" within both shopping districts. Submitted by Ed Clark At the 12 -5 -06 Joint Meeting Re: Agenda Item #2 -B MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Page 2 of 3 Bus less District Alameda Landing office and retail businesses will join the Webster Street Business Improvement Area (BIA). Alameda Landing will join the Webster Street Landscape Lighting District ( "LLD ") and support the creation of a Property Based Improvement District that includes Alameda Landing. Catellus will continue to support WABA by sponsoring WABA events, such as Concerts at the Cove and Peanut Butter Jam Festival (PBJ) and encouraging employees and businesses to volunteer for WABA activities. Catellus commits to building marketing events in collaboration with WABA and agrees not to have a Farmers' Market as long as WABA sponsors one and further agrees not to have public activities at Alameda Landing that may negatively affect WABA's Concerts at the Cove, PBJ or other activities. f Catellus will continue to provide technical assistance and support to WABA for a "catalyst" project. Catellus will support WABA's request for City funds for its catalyst project, a revolving loan fund to support new businesses, a retail recruiter or other projects suggested by the WABA Board. Mai eting Initiate "Shop West Alameda" marketing campaign Incorporate advertisements for WABA, Webster Street and specific Webster Street businesses within Catellus' Alameda Landing marketing materials and advertisements. Promote Webster Street businesses within Alameda Landing (i.e., advertisements at bus shelters, flyers, welcome baskets for new home owners and offices). Catellus will promote Webster Street on any pylon sign or Alameda gateway piece. Trai mortation Catellus and WABA commit to establishing a shuttle between Alameda Landing and Webster Street. The shuttle will likely link to BART at 12th Street. The parties will encourage further collaboration amongst large, West End entities (i.e., APCP, Summer House, City College of Alameda, Marina Village, Independence Plaza) on the shuttle system. Catellus will encourage WABA's participation in TDM programs being created for Alameda Landing (such as car pooling). H:\B) lopt\Alameda landing \WABA\MEMORANDUM_OF UNDERSTANDING _revision 2 with sign.doc Ret lers 2 Vic, P MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Page 3 of 3 Catellus commits to having no more than 76,000 square feet retail with floor plates less than 5000 square feet. Of this, 76,000 square feet, no more than 36,000 square feet of retail shall have floor plates less than 2500 square feet. Catellus agrees not to have a traditional grocery store in order to enable WABA to have one for its catalyst project if so desired. Catellus agrees to provide technical assistance • WABA in this ego AlLarAr-/ Alk 0 C /17. f/ ':te C lus Development Group p-e O/21' /22//2 (/ S Ed Clark, President Date West Alameda Business Association H:\BM iopflAlameda Landing \WABA\MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDENG revision_2 with sign.doc Wtrx MARINER ATHLETIC CLUB Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, The Members of ariner Square Athlet�c�Clluub P 0 �i \\Nk"-\\ ()C-.(C) III t .ei..:_. ,i0 101!--7/1/7 -1/( a it) Sao A c-- 8s ,o, /1 p n .e. k-eA.p..(,-- ---re; /%n d 370 3 7-6 i e z 2e c-L, ,41 4--tt-4-t4,- fkfi-da_b---- 5 /6 - - gr3.1 -5 'V4. .7--- IA /1"=,,,k Z.'-feA=-- 6,,iy it • t l - S-ivt (4,11;\ spa (v' 21-o -2,0 144,7' Submitted by Kathy Wagner At the 12 -5 -06 Joint Meeting Re: Agenda Item #2 -B lit MARINER ATHLETIC CLUB Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, T e Members of Mariner Square Athletic Fici 10E- S.47c914.c71..)(2_ �� arcs 7 '/)(t) 1 fr/ (a; ,..t LI° J1/vLfr'6/H </ 5-3 5.23-n3 5d -f3•Q03 MARINER ATHLETIC CLUB Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, The Members of Mariner Square Athletic Club 7/1d119 - /54//4-3A-) 3e Y� 9/ 37 1-.ezee Smicm 510 (afiS - 910_ Pt Kt 51b4ab -oW\ L ,("5 (d L 2.0-- c3c5y ks)1-6,_ (516 7:-Me-\-(1 5(o- 4151 -OP Si' 621, S) 8(-04� fc- i72 3931 Oftift MARINER CLUB TIC Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, The Members of Mariner Square Athletic Club �l G /v �9 j�•c Y� L a4) (4./k iJ 2- (o(-2 Gg 'Rpdszfi,uazDn Ste-aa�- Mckilv\a.`l Pk \ 10)A; A5 CU( -D L s 61o. /cQCQ.(, sir) tc4V- '0110010 .1 6,, 5In c,--620 96 %4m 8 r `[ . LOA1/ etZ dirP 7 6ert,O4T/J Wt1c ft MARINER ATHLETIC CLUB Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, The Members of Mariner Square Athletic Club L� l-ef i c&S /11. LaitelL &DOD S 1J QVi TR I A) Cr&.29 a'A 269 -71A Ll 1;1 f/l�i�L h 00 ft MARINER ATHLETIC CLUB Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, The Members of Mariner Square Athletic Club 7444.-/5- ��Ii �1C vv c y I`1►'� ` k,c5° j-, 3-3,2 9-s/y/ 6ek-676-vi/ May c / 65. 3 7037 rt MARINER Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 ATHLETIC CLUB December, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, The Members of Mariner Square Athletic Club P104 NIT I 114 �.� stogy !1u L/ I L S)e7N4Tu12.E 516 5J3 - A •'' '51%) 2 01 • 4_ �a- 33`/s' -4 g I 23 -•c F rikl 411 L1,1 k 1 P' ., 1LVA 10961 s Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, i\40L-v IBEW 3 U szrvms s RRep s- -e.0. 0° �t- Submitted by Nick Cabral At the 12 -5 -06 Joint Meeting Re: Agenda Item #2 -B Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, SQL ce,A5;,e,3 )CR145-raS 1, gr-3 Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Sf £4r � l lens`e Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, ?)4,:)i t, v Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Q b +�� ,ia_ ,.\ !3� Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, 7 't4'4-,- Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, f/41n(/17< 2-r-(/ Mai,' kg Of Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, IYart: S; sotA 301 capk-k.oc,),„ Q . GL\CZ,w- d c, Cq. ciLt O� Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, \i(lak(k-cDiApj S�C� 3l°1 Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerel Fi 30-7 0-oc i n Dr- or alco`e- ot, C - 9115-6 Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, G„i,T 3( v3 licp,(v-cfk Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerel Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerel 61..6' (L . i /R y ou∎io. 1633 ecl L two (Jac \i tC _ 19cat -1 FaD6a, CIS . Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincere 2� Y/ AK/NP, Dg- Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, co 1i0(_ctL 4_3 ,_00‘, Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Ct,444,,d}ei R49 Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 December 5, 2006 Subject: Approval of Proposed Catellus Alameda Landing Mixed -Use Project Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, The Council will review the proposal for Alameda Landing on December 5, 2006. I would like to let you know that I feel that Catellus has done an outstanding job working with the community to create a project that will both integrate the former Fleet Industrial Supply Center into Alameda and enhance the West End. The planned mixed -use project will take a blighted area and make it a part of Alameda and give residents access to the waterfront there for the first time in sixty years. I encourage the Council to approve this project. Sincerely, Yage 1 of 1 Barbara Price From: Victor Jin, CRB [victor @ISelIRE.com] Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 2:35 PM To: Barbara Price; Iry Hamilton Subject: Alameda Landing To Whom It May Concern: The purpose of this memo is to convey my support for the propose changes to the Alameda Landing Master Plan. As the past President of the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) I have some familiarity with the original approved plan and have reviewed the proposal and believe the proposed changes to the plan make more sense in the changing real estate market today. Technology and Outsourcing has minimized the need for more office space, especially in the City of Alameda, where by the need for housing and retail makes more economic sense by providing a better tax base for real estate and retail sales tax income for the City of Alameda Furthermore, Catellius since the beginning of the talks with WABA has indicated support for doing simultaneous development of Webster Street and the Alameda Landing which is extremely important for both entities. I highly recommend those who care for the City of Alameda support the proposal. Unfortunately, I am out of town but wanted to communicate my support to the approval of the proposed plan. Thank you for your time and interest. Victor Victor Jin 12/4/2006 David Kirwin 1416 Seminary Ave Alameda, CA 94502 Mayor, Members of the City Council, CIC et al, Dec. 5, 2006 I object to the misleading information presented in the Alameda Journal regarding the redevelopment project on tonight's agenda. I fear city staff is not offering the correct information in a clear manner to our local newspapers. I object that the information I requested at the last CC meeting concerning all of the meetings and the existing commitments to this project the CC/ CIC / City Staff has entered into already was not included in the information made available to the public as was agreed. I object to this body making decisions without waiting for the reports on elements of the project that would make clear the impacts of the decisions, such as the "Big Box" Studies the CC requested about 6 months ago. I object to this body giving so much authority to one person, the Executive Director. The CIC itself has too much authority to act independently of the public, and giving this authority to the E.D. removes the public completely. These are still our public funds being manipulated. I object to the fact that City Staff has wilfully failed to provide easy access to the information concerning this project, the information has not been in circulation long enough, and tonight the public is not able to comment on the project, with full understanding. As an example of the lack of understand this is an excerpt of a local blog, written by numerous individuals which clearly show the lack of understanding, although all of them are trying to understand this project. I urge you to delay a decision until you get the missing reports, provide the information promised at the last CC meeting, hold public informational meetings to enable the public to understand and come back here when the public has been enable to fully understand the complicated issues. -David Kin 1. RE: Alameda landing Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) Cost to city as reported in Alex Lopez's article on the Journal's front page = $27 million, and in return City will see revenues of $1.2 in annual sales tax. Sounds like we could recoup costs in 25 years but to me it appears there are some grievous errors in the math, and did he look at the Staff report? 1) $1.2 million in sales tax to city requires $120 Million in new gross taxable sales without a loss of sales from present businesses on the island. Is this remotely possible? Submitted by David Kerwin At the 12 -5 -06 Joint Meeting Re: Agenda Item #2 -B 2) There is a 21 page report explaining the Alameda Landing Agreements from the City Manager to the Mayor And City Council on the web at; http: / /www. ci. alameda. ca.us/city_clerk/2006/attachments/2b%2Orept_l 3 81. pdf While the local press has promoted the idea that the City will be responsible for $27 Million dollars for this project, understand that is just part of the financial obligation. On page 18 of this report, under the heading "FISCAL IMPACT", it says there is a total capped commitment by the CIC of $40.5 Million, however, in an earlier portion of the same document, (page 16), under the heading "CIC'S FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS ", it says; `In addition to reinvesting land sale proceeds, the CIC is committing... The CIC's obligation ...capped at $40.5 MILLION" What is the value of the Land Sales? Under the heading; "Land Purchase Price" ...minimum prices for land sales are explained; $11.29 /sq ft for office space; $12.01 for retail space and $30/ sq ft residential land" An acre is 43,560 sq ft, what is the value of the land sale which we also must contribute? (My ballpark estimate; 77 acres x Min $11.29 for office space = $35 Nfillion PLUS the $40.5 Million = City cost >$75 MILLION) p )) Jko c,(47 If 16Z Minimum Cos to us, the city = $75 - $80 Million!!? We don't yet know the value of the land we are selling to the developer. It depends on the use of the land. It is well above the low -ball $35 Million I used to make a point and could be easily twice that much. But the DDA commits use to re- investing that money to the Developer's project. That is the City putting the money in although you can argue that it is the same as the Developer putting the money in and we give the 77 acres to the Developer free. Either way it is a Zero net gain for the City coffers. Further the CIC would be committing not only tax increments for the AL project but also more of the tax increments from Bayport. (Without ever seeing tax increments from Bayport that development is a liability to public service costs, and no benefit to money going to general fund to pay for services, thus a financial loss to the city. AL is likely to pan out the same way, but create more traffic problems the city will have to pay for. The big box retail plan will likely create a net loss of retail jobs as our city's present retailers who we should be bolster and protect, are eliminated. How do you think Pagano's would fare with an OSH down the street? The CC ordered a study on Big Box Retail, why are they making decisions without waiting for the facts? Investing on hopes and dreams and potentially empty promises is not a sound investing scheme, not matter how well or lengthy the wording. Look what happened with the promises of APT, look at the upscale shopping and fine dining we were told was coming to Bridge Side Center. Also more money will have to be kicked because we are GUARANTEEING a 12% return on the Developer's investment. This is cited several times in the documents, including page 16 of http:// www. ci. alameda.ca.us /city__clerk/2006/ attachments /2b %20rept_1381.pdf) and also page 23 of the DDA where the "TINKER IN LIEU Payment" is discussed. The city will also write off for the Developer the first $700,000. plus any negative money in the Transportation accounts against any fees they may have to pay for the Tinker extension, (so don't think the Ferry budget of TDM budget is coming from the developer's pocket) The City has already put in $850,000 just to study the Tinker extension. All costs get passed to the consumer – and who do you think the consumer is? Don't you wish you could get guaranteed 12% returns on your investments? As a taxpaying member of the city, I don't like being on the end making that guarantee, especially since we have to raise $ to save the Electric Dept. I'm just struggling to understand the documentation. So many docs, so little time. -Dave Kirwin Comment by D.Kirwin — December 5, 2006 @ 12:24 pm 1. DK, The Alameda Landing development is projected to require $103 million in infrastructure in order for it to be developable (I think I'm making up words here). The developer is required to front all of that that infrastructure cost up front. This includes: Demolition of exisitng roads and structures, Waterfront Park, Streets (including Tinker Ave extension to the project) undergrounding of high - voltage lines, Storm sewers, etc. Under the existing agreement, the city is responsible for the infrastructure improvements. At the end of the project, the developer will receive a minimum 12% return on investment and will retain all profits up to 18 %, at which time, the CIC will collect 50% of the profits over 18% (it sounds like this is unlikely). The infrastructure, which needs to be in place to sell the land, will be reimbursed through money raised by the project itself. (sales tax increment and land sale). Here's how the reimbursements pencil out: $27.5M - Tax increment bonds $5M in Bayport profit sharing bonds $12M in CFD Bonds (issued by the developer) $4M in STIP (transportation funding mechanism) funds for Tinker Ave Ext. (these go away if Tinker is not extended). $60.3M (pro-rated land value based on the infrastructure improvements being made). If the 12% profit guarantee is not hit then an additional $8M in bonds will be issued to cover the shortfall. At the end of the day, no funds from the city's general fund are used, nor is existing tax increment. All funds that are used are those created by the project itself. My understanding, from other development discussions, is that 18% is a standard profit used in large -scale development. The fact that the developer is fronting all the money /risk and accepting as low as 12% is not the norm. Currently, the land is pretty much worthless, except for some very small leases. Without the infrastructure improvements, it can't be sold at any meaningful rate. The only assumptions in the above numbers are the value of the land (which is probably a bit conservative, meaning that the $8M in additional bonds will not be necessary to raise for the project (making them available to the city in other ways). They are not so conservative that city staff feels that the 18% profit sharing minimum will be hit. Comment by John Knox White — December 5, 2006 @ 4:43 pm 2. Sorry Dave, I have to agree with John on this one. The City is not making or loosing any money on this one just as the same as Bayport. It is just a reconveyance. Probably through a shortfall loan same as Bayport. Joe Comment by Joe — December 5, 2006 @ 4:53 pm 3. JKW – So at the end of the day; by selling the land in the manner presented, instead of a windfall to help finance the city, we the city, or rather the CIC - the body representing the city for redevelopment will trade this public asset for massive bond liability, our present retailers become jeopardized, and west island intersections may become gridlocked. I don't see how this is hard to pass up. However I do thank you for your direct response. I would like to learn more about this deal for development there, but the more difficult it is made, the more frustrated I become. When it seems the truth is intentionally buried I become more suspicious and doubtful. I do like the plan the way it was drawn by the artists, but my quest to understand the practicality of the plan leaves me frustrated and doubtful. I hope that the CIC can slow down, examine the other studies they called for, and interact more with the public. I have tried very hard to understand, but staff has failed to organize the information in a way which allows meaningful input at tonight's meeting. -Dave Kirwin Comment by D.Kirwin — December 5, 2006 @ 5:13 pm 4. Who is the ultimate obligor of all these various bond issues? Any that fall abck to the city are a city subsidy. And for f —'s sake, how many times do I have to explain that redevelopment bonds are city funds? And what makes you think the land is worthless? What planet did that idea come from? Comment by dave — December 5, 2006 @ 5:37 pm 5. And a guaranteed profit margin? Talk about a subsidy, and a most improper one at that. Last I checked, businesses took risk to earn their profits. What in the Wide World of Sports is going on? Comment by dave — December 5, 2006 @ 5:43 pm I am here to push for limited retail along with research and development at Alameda Landing because it will be easier to stagger the start times to give everyone a chance to get through the tube at rush hour. Tinker is critical to this project and if it is not built, Then it will severely hamper development at Alameda Point. Also, Research and development brings real jobs for people to allow them to live in Alameda. Big box stores bring low paying jobs that tax or social services. Please vote for R & D. I think the housing idea is risky because it is being built on 21.8 acres of land that has been found to be toxic with cadmium, Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls- (PCBs), Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) and a benzene plume that stretches all the way from the College of Alameda to Main Street. The clean-up of which will begin about 2008 at which time they will have about 50 biospargers slowly injecting air into the benzene plume for the next 8 years. The clean up of the surface soil will be on another timeline. I don't understand how Catellus can have the housing in Phase 1 without liners under the units and a venting system like they plan for the Veteran's housing project. I find this project to be too expensive for the city of Alameda for what we get in return. I tried to determine some of the up front costs for Catellus but they are vague about what they will and will not pay for. Even on the pages that they have set out a formula for rental properties, they are coy about disclosing the "net acreage of land" that intend to purchase. The paper says that they plan to pay about $30 million for the land. Using their formulas it looks like more than that. Catellus also pays for demolition of buildings that can't be reused and they will pay for a Union Pacific right of way. They will pay for the clean-up of the residential land because the Navy will only clean up to the stated uses in the Reuse plan and this was designated R &D in that plan. The DDA is very clear on what the city and CIC will pay. 2,,t J -41 D vw- CIC Pays: p.42 1. All Proceeds Bayport $14.5 -15.5 2. All interest on BP Proceeds $5. 3. All Tax increments at Bay Port $9.5 4. All Alameda Landing Tax Increments27.5 5. Additional tax increment 8 65.5 Million The city has to also maintain the waterfront park and provide the liability insurance for Catellus and everyone else. P.8 The city is responsible for the cost of terminating leases 43 Catellus reserves the right to establish a Municipal Services District. p.40 Catellus wants a credit of 97.5% of the city wide developer fees because of the considerable contribution they are making to the infrastructure. P49 The city is responsible for maintaining the piers. P. 52 Submitted by Jean Sweeney At the 12 -5 -06 Joint Meeting Re: Agenda Item #2 -B This is my attempt to come to a purchase price for Catellus. On p.9 -16 Developer pays: 1. If retail is 50,000 sq ft then purchase 15.66 x 227,273 sq. ft. = $3,559,095.10 (This is a formula giving the CIC a percentage of rental income.) Then 227,273 sq ft. X $13.15 per sq ft = $2,988,639.90 2. If retail is 300,000 sq ft then purchase is 15.66 x = 4,548,000.00 (This is a formula giving the CIC a percentage of rental income.) Then they pay for the net acreage x $13.15 per sq ft = (does it include parking lots? Are parking lots infrastructure ?) 3. If R and D then purchase is 370,000 sq ft x $11.29 = $4,177,300 (This is a formula giving the CIC a percentage of rental income.) Then the appraised value for the net amount of land x $13.15 = 4. Office is 400,000 sq ft then purchase is $11.29 x 870,000 sq ft = $9,822,300. (This is a formula giving the CIC a percentage of rental income ) Then 870,000 sq ft acreage x $13.15 per sq ft.= $11,440,500.00 5. Health Club is 20,000 sq ft but is it part of the office or retail? 8. The residential is 21.8 acres of toxic land with parts of it with PAH/PCBs /Cadmium and a Benzene plume. The DDA says on page 9 that the purchase price is $1 for the subsidized units and the appraised value for the rest of the land. They will buy the land for that amount then turn the land over to the housing department for development. They will also provide the necessary subsidy to complete the project. P.53 9. The paper said that Catellus is paying $30,000,000.00 for the land. 10. They will also pay for the cleanup of the designated housing areas.p.3 & p 20 11. They will pay for the demolition and backbone infrastructure costs.p 20 12. They will pay upwards of $700,000, in Lieu fees for Tinker if they determine the project is not feasible. P. 23 13. Catellus will pay for the Union Pacific Right of way.