Alameda Journal: City sends default notice to SunCal

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City officials have issued a notice of default to SunCal because the Alameda Point development plan the company submitted to the city on Jan. 14 isn't Measure A(1973) The actual text of what is known as Measure A is article 26 of the Alameda City Charter. It reads as follows: "Sec. 26-1. There shall be no multiple dwelling units built in the City of Alameda. Sec. 26-2. Exception being the Alameda Housing Authority replacement of existing low cost housing units and the proposed Senior Citizens low cost housing complex, pursuant to Article XXV of the Charter of the City of Alameda. Sec. 26-3. The maximum density for any residential development within the City of Alameda shall be one housing unit per 2,000 square feet of land. This limitation shall not apply to the repair or replacement of existing residential units, whether single-family or multiple-unit, which are damaged or destroyed by fire or other disaster; provided that the total number of residential units on any lot may not be increased. This limitation also shall not apply to replacement units under Section 26-2." -compliant.

If SunCal doesn't submit a Measure A compliant plan within 30 days of the notice's Feb. 5 issue date, the city could terminate the exclusive agreement it has to negotiate a Point development deal with the company and explore other options for the former Naval base. Under their agreement, SunCal can challenge that determination.

"The (exclusive negotiating agreement) does not permit an optional entitlement application that does not comply with the city's charter," Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant wrote.