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Approval of the minutes from the December 11, 2019 regular meeting of the Commission on Disability
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City of Alameda
Commission on Disability
December 11, 2019
Meeting Summary
ROLL CALL
* Chair Leslie Morrison was present via teleconference. All other members were present. Commissioner Elizabeth Kenny served as Acting Chair.
MINUTES
* Minutes from the October 9, 2019 Retreat were approved with 4 aye votes and 1 member abstaining because they were not present at the Retreat.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
* No public comment was heard.
NEW BUSINESS
4A: The following is a summary of Community Development Director Debbie Potter's presentation on Alameda Point.
* History: Alameda Point reached its heyday during WWII, expanding the island by filling in the Bay. The Base was a huge job generator. In 1993 it was announced that the Base would close and there was a lengthy engagement process that followed to develop the initial vision for Alameda Point. In 1997 the Base was decommissioned and given significance as a registered historic district.
* It has taken over 20 years to get to where we are at today. In 2010, the decision was made for the City to become the master developer. In 2012, the first land was conveyed from the Navy.
* Today's plan looks similar to the 1996 Community Reuse Plan that was developed. There are a mix of land uses; a focus on job creation, economic development, and housing; and it is important that there is a seamless integration with the rest of the island.
* Today's project includes 900 acres, 1425 housing units including 25% affordable, 5.5 million square feet of commercial development, 300 acres of open space, and 611 acres VA property.
* To date, 5 buildings have been sold, generating $34,901,240, which is being reinvested in infrastructure to spur development.
* We have had a robust leasing program since the Base closed. We lease 1.8 million square feet to 66 businesses, who provide over 1,000 jobs at the Base and $14 million i...
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