US-Navy

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In his council referral Mataresse proposed working with the various stakeholders at Alameda Point including the Navy, the Veterans Administration, the state of California's Tidelands Trust, along with the members of Congress who represent the Bay Area in Washington. He said that he sees creating jobs in the region as a priority.

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With the expiration of the ENAExclusive Negotiating Agreement with SunCal , the Council/ARRAAlameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority. The City Council acts in this capacity., directs the City
Manager to prioritize an alternative process and plan for Alameda Point that
includes the following

Propose a comprehensive plan for job creation and commercial development at
Alameda Point, including but not limited to:

New leasing polices for the Point, presented immediately, with the goals
of: attracting new businesses , increasing investment in historic buildings
by current/new tenants and furthering success of existing maritime

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City Councilman Frank Matarrese said the city should set up its own nonprofit development corporation to handle the redevelopment of Alameda Point, and he plans to ask his dais-mates at a council meeting next Tuesday whether they’ll agree to explore the idea.

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About 50 people turned out Saturday for the Navy’s annual Alameda Point tour. The tour offered participants to see four toxic hot spots at the Point, which is a Superfund site, and to learn more about the Navy’s efforts to clean up the base.

The four stops on the fully booked bus tour included visits to some of the more complex and controversial cleanup areas at the former Naval Air Station, including the Seaplane Lagoon and a former landfill location known in Superfund-speak as Installation Restoration Site 1.

Outline

Background
Two Remaining Mandatory Milestones
.Finalized Navy Term Sheet
.Disposition and Development Agreement

Discussion
.Denial of SunCal Modified OEAOptional Entitlement Application
..Findings for Denial
...Lack of Commitment to Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented Development
...Jobs/Housing Imbalance
...Need for Economic Development Strategy
...Traffic Impacts
...Impacts to Endangered Species
...Risk of Project Infeasibility and Adverse Outcomes
...Lack of Community Support

..Responses to Questions from Alameda's July 7, 2010 Meeting

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A 1960s-era A-7 Corsair II jet at Alameda Point flew again recently, briefly, and for one of the final times.

On the morning of July 8, following an hour of preparation, a crane carefully hoisted the shell of the A-7 from its pedestal onto a flatbed truck about 30 feet away. The plane was strapped in and then slowly driven with a small convoy to Hangar 5 at Alameda Point.

For years the plane has greeted visitors at the Atlantic Street entrance. It will be repainted and refurbished by a group of volunteers with financial help from the city.

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Two jets that have long greeted visitors to Alameda Point are getting a makeover.

A trio of local airplane enthusiasts has been working since May to restore an A-4 Skyhawk blown off its pedestal at the Point’s Main Gate during a February 2008 windstorm, and the city removed the A-7 Corsair that sat at the Point’s Atlantic Avenue gate for restoration last week.

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Our firm represents SCCSunCal Companies Alameda Point, LLCLimited Liability Corporation (“SCC Alameda”). We understand that the
Alameda staff intends to place on the July 20, 2010 agenda of the City, the ARRAAlameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority. The City Council acts in this capacity. and the CICCommunity Improvement Commission (Alameda's redevelopment agency). The City Council acts in this capacity. (collectively, “Alameda”) a vote on whether to extend the term of the ENAExclusive Negotiating Agreement referenced above. This vote on the ENA is wholly unnecessary. The ENA will be extended by its own terms and by operation of law. Therefore, we request that the vote be removed from the agenda.

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An attorney representing SunCal Companies has accused Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant of engaging in a “malicious campaign” to stall the developer’s plans in an effort to put the city in charge of development at Alameda Point – and demanded the city extend its exclusive agreement to negotiate a development deal for the Point beyond its July 20 expiration date.