Resolution 14162CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14162
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT OF
THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ALAMEDA
LANDING MIXED USE PROJECT) WITH PALMTREE ACQUISITION
CORPORATION
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2000, the City of Alameda certified the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Catellus Mixed Use Development Project
("2000 EIR"); and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2001, the City of Alameda approved an
Addendum to the 2000 EIR to address any environmental effects of the
construction of approximately 60 additional residential units; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2004, the City of Alameda approved a Second
Addendum to the 2000 EIR to address any environmental effects of the
construction of a stormwater treatment and detention pond, pump station, force
main and outfall; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2006, the City of Alameda approved a
Third Addendum to the 2000 EIR to address any environmental effects of the
environmental control system for the 39-unit affordable housing project; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2006, the City of Alameda approved the
Alameda Landing Mixed Use Development Project Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2006012091) ("SEIR") to the 2000 EIR for
the portion of the Catellus Mixed Use Development Project commonly known as
the Alameda Landing Mixed Use Development Project; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2006, the City of Alameda, pursuant to
Resolution No. 14050, made certain findings and determinations pursuant to
Section 33445 of the Community Redevelopment Law and approved the
Disposition and Development Agreement (Alameda Landing Mixed Use Project)
("Alameda Landing DDA") with Palmtree Acquisition Corporation ("PAC"); and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2006, the CIC, pursuant to Resolution
No. 06-148, authorized the Executive Director to execute the Alameda Landing
DDA with PAC; and
WHEREAS, the CIC and PAC executed the Alameda Landing DDA on
July 20, 2007; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2007, the City of Alameda Planning
Board approved a first addendum (the "First Addendum") to the SEIR which
addresses the impacts of the proposed first amendment ("First Amendment") to
the Alameda Landing DDA and other City actions and revises two previously
adopted mitigation measures (solely with respect to the wharf and dredging and
in-water construction activities) and corrects typographical errors; and
WHEREAS, the First Addendum concluded that the proposed First
Amendment would not trigger the need for subsequent or supplemental
environmental review pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15163 of the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, and Section 21166 of the
Public Resources Code; and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2007, following notice duly and regularly
given as required by law, the CIC and the City Council held a joint public
hearing on the First Amendment and related documents, and heard all
interested persons expressing a desire to comment thereon or object thereto,
and considered the SEIR and the First Addendum.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council finds the
proposed First Amendment to the Alameda Landing DDA to be consistent with
the Business and Waterfront Improvement Project, including the Mixed Use
Land Use Designation, and the City of Alameda General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the
First Amendment to the Alameda Landing DDA, a copy of which is on file with
the City Clerk's office, subject to any minor conforming, technical or clarifying
changes approved by the Executive Director of the CIC and CIC Counsel.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda during the Special
Joint Meeting of the City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and
the Community Improvement Commission on the 4th day of December, 2007, by the
following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES:
ABSENT:
None.
None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 5th day of December, 2007.
Lara Weisiger, City Cle
City of Alameda