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Updated September 2009
Executive Summary
On March 26, 2009, a proposed initiative drafted by the developer SCC Alameda Point, LLC (SunCal) and labeled, Alameda Point Revitalization Initiative (Initiative), was submitted to the City of Alameda. In accordance with California Elections Code Sec. 9212, the City Council of the City of Alameda on April 21, 2009 directed this Part I election report.
Part II of the report regarding the transportation impacts of the Initiative that was released in Separately 2009.
Part I, the Executive Summary, includes the following topics:
Chapter II. Initiative Process outlines the legal authority for a citizensponsored
initiative, the procedural timeline for implementing the election
process, the City Council process for ordering the election report and other City
Council directed election questions.
Chapter III. Development and Land Use Control Mechanisms presents the
major mechanisms for controlling future development at Alameda Point,
including ways in which the Initiative alters the City's current development
standard and processes. The mechanisms discussed include: Amendments to the
Initiative (Section 14 of the Initiative Text); the Development Agreement
(Exhibit F); a Disposition and Development Agreement; Environmental Impact
Report; and other subsequent approval processes outlined in the Initiative.
Chapter IV. Fiscal Impact describes the projected fiscal impacts of the
Initiative on the City's operational and capital budgets, including a discussion of
the provision and funding of infrastructure and the potential mitigation of any
adverse fiscal impacts.
Chapter V. Infrastructure outlines the infrastructure improvements proposed
as part of the Initiative and the impacts of such improvements. The
infrastructure-related items discussed in this Chapter include: site grading, storm
drainage and water quality, sanitary sewer, dry utilities, streets, and maintenance
and operations issues.
Chapter VI. Land Use discusses the Initiative's consistency with the City's
General Plan and existing specific plans, densities and height limits, effects on
the use of vacant parcels of land, and impacts to open space and agricultural
land.
Chapter VII. Housing provides information on various housing topics outlined
in the Initiative, including the proposed affordable housing program,
discrimination in housing, density bonuses, consistency with the City's Housing
Element, its impact on the availability of housing, and its impact on the ability
of the City to meet its regional housing needs.
Chapter VIII. Schools discusses the capital and operational funding of school
facilities proposed in the Initiative.
Chapter IX. Economic Development explores the various impacts that the
Initiative may have on the economic development of the City, including impacts
on existing business districts, the community's ability to attract and retain
business employment, and areas designated for revitalization.
Chapter X. Environmental Remediation discusses issues pertaining to
environmental remediation at Alameda Point, including Navy-required
remediation obligations, the relationship between environmental remediation
and the conveyance of land from the Navy to the City, and the land uses
proposed in the Initiative.
For more information, contact Irma Glidden at 510-749-5829
or iglidden@ci.alameda.ca.us;
or visit us online at www.alameda-point.com
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