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Adoption of Resolution Approving Final Map and Accepting Dedications and Public Easements for Tract 8696, West Midway Large Lot, for the Rebuilding Existing Supportive Housing at Alameda Point (RESHAP) and West Midway Development Projects.
Pursuant to the streamlining provision of Public Resources Section 21083.3 and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and the exemptions set forth in Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines section 15268 (ministerial projects), no further environmental review is required. (Public Works)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Adoption of proposed resolution to approve final map and accept dedication of public streets and easements subject to improvement for Tract 8696, West Midway Large Lot. This will facilitate replacement and improvement of public infrastructure and streets, consistent with the Alameda Point Master Infrastructure Plan (MIP), and support the Rebuilding Existing Supportive Housing at Alameda Point (RESHAP) and West Midway Development Projects at Alameda Point.
BACKGROUND
On September 5, 2023, City Council approved Ordinance No. 3346 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Development Agreement for the RESHAP Development Project at Alameda Point.
On September 5, 2023, City Council approved Ordinance No. 3347 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Disposition and Development Agreement for West Midway Development Project at Alameda Point.
Both the RESHAP Development Agreement and West Midway Disposition and Development Agreement require that the City transfer land out of public ownership and into private ownership (i.e., to the development partners) prior to the initiation of vertical construction of each phase of the two projects.
On January 16, 2024, City Council approved Vesting Tentative Map 8696 per City of Alameda Resolution No. 16132.
On March 19, 2024, City Council approved Ordinance 3365 authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase and sale agreement of Lot 23 (1.67 acres) of Vesting Tentative Map 8696 to the Alameda Food Bank.
DISCUSSION
The project site is one large parcel (APN 74-1368-18-4) that the City of Alameda (City) received from the United States Department of Defense (US Navy). Tract 8696 will subdivide approximately 167-acres city-owned property into twenty-two (22) lots, three (3) parcels, two (2) designated remainders and associated public rights-of-way.
Lots 1-8 were drawn in consultation with the RESHAP developers, MidPen and the Collaborating Partners, to maximize opportunities for highly competitive public financing for affordable housing construction. The schedule for the transfer of the parcels is dictated by the RESHAP Development Agreement milestone schedules.
The design of Lots 9-20 and Parcels A and B were drawn in consultation with the West Midway Project developers, BC West Midway LLC (Catellus/Brookfield), to reflect the construction phasing plan for the project shown in the project phasing exhibits to the Development Agreements. BC West Midway LLC will process small lot tentative maps for each individual large lot at a future date. The small lot tentative maps will be coordinated with the final Design Review plans for the project, which will be subject to Planning Board review at a future date consistent with the milestone schedule in the West Midway Development Agreement. Lots 9-20 and Parcels A and B will be conveyed at a future date per the Development Agreement.
Lots 21, 22 and Parcel C will be retained by the City for future lease or sale. Lot 23 of Tentative Map 8696 has already been conveyed to the Alameda Food Bank by separate instrument and is not a part of Tract 8696.
Tract 8696 delineates the public rights-of-way for West Midway Avenue, Skylark Street, Orion Street, Ardent Way, Waves Avenue, West Tower Avenue, Pan Am Way, West Ranger Avenue, and Main Street within the approximately 167-acre area to facilitate replacement and improvement of public infrastructure and streets consistent with the MIP and to support the RESHAP and West Midway Development Projects at Alameda Point. Public utility easements, public access easements and emergency vehicle access easements are dedicated on the map.
There are two remainder parcels as a result of this subdivision. These remainder parcels can be conveyed to private ownership or further subdivided as the lands are prepared for development by the City’s selected development partners.
Approval of a final subdivision map is an administrative and ministerial action by the City Council once the City Engineer has determined that the final map is in substantial compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and applicable local ordinances, previously approved tentative subdivision map, conditions of approval, and is technically correct. The Planning, Building, and Transportation Department and the Public Works Department completed their reviews of the improvement plans and final map for Tract 8696, West Midway Large Lot. The final map has been reviewed and determined to be technically correct and in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map and conditions of approval.
ALTERNATIVES
Approval of the final map is ministerial in nature. City Council may:
• Approve the final map for Tract 8696, as recommended. This action will ensure that the RESHAP and West Midway Projects are able to commence on the milestone schedules agreed to by City Council and the development partners.
• Remand the project back to staff for further consideration and evaluation on any specific Tentative Map condition of approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact from the proposed subdivision.
The infrastructure improvements to support the proposed lots will be constructed by the West Midway project developer and will be subject to a Public Improvement Agreement as defined in the Disposition and Development Agreement.
The legal parcels in Tract 8696 are part of the future annexation areas defined in Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 17-1 (Alameda Point Public Services District). Once the legal parcels are created and conveyed into private ownership pursuant to the approved Development Agreements, the parcels would be subject to ad valorem property taxes and City-wide special assessments.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
Tract 8696 is consistent with the City of Alameda General Plan and Alameda Municipal Code.
On September 5, 2023, City Council approved the Development and Disposition Agreement for this land, which included detailed construction phasing and conveyance phasing plans for the RESHAP and West Midway Development projects. This Tract Map allows the City to meet its obligations under those agreements.
This action supports the City Strategic Plan priority to house all Alamedans and end homelessness, specifically Project HH6 to support implementation of West Midway (mixed use) and RESHAP (supportive housing) developments at Alameda Point.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to the streamlining provision of Public Resources Section 21083.3 and Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines, and the exemptions set forth in Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines section 15268 (ministerial projects), no further environmental review is required.
CLIMATE IMPACT
Provision of mixed income housing in a mixed use, transit oriented, urban infill location is consistent with and supports the City of Alameda Climate Action Plan and regional and statewide Climate Protection and Greenhouse Gas Emission reduction strategies, including the Bay Area’s Sustainability Strategy, Plan Bay Area.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving final map and accepting the dedications and public easements for Tract 8696, West Midway Large Lot, for the RESHAP and West Midway Development Projects.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Smith, Public Works Director
By,
Scott Wikstrom, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer
Kan Xu, Senior Engineer
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Ross McCarthy, Acting Finance Director
Exhibit:
1. Draft Final Map, Tract 8696, West Midway Large Lot