The Island: SUNCAL: ‘WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE’

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A top-ranking executive from SunCal Companies told the City Council early this morning that the developer will submit an amended plan to develop Alameda Point by Monday and that it is prepared to release a host of once-confidential documents to the public.

Frank Faye, SunCal’s chief operating officer, said the company will amend the development application it submitted to the city on January 14 in order to correct deficiencies identified in a notice of default the city issued on February 4. City officials have said SunCal needs to submit a 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 development plan, though the company could build additional housing if its plan includes a certain amount of “affordable” housing.