Staff Emails Part 13 PDF

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Lane, Patrick
Li, Hui Chang
FW: E12th Parcel
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:51:35 AM
PM Wedge2_kp-2.pdf
Here is the map to attach to the 12 th Street Remainder RFP.
Patrick Lane [mailto:pslane@oaklandnet.com]

Redevelopment Manager, City Of Oakland
Office of Neighborhood Investment
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5313
Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From: Pierce, Kenen

Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 3:21 PM
To: Martinez, Jose; Lane, Patrick
Subject: RE: E12th Parcel
A better view of the easements
Kenen Pierce L.S.I.T.
Senior Survey Technician

Public Works Agency, Project Delivery Division
City of Oakland
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 4344
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-3343
Gen 238-3697
Fax 238-6633
Email kpierce@oaklandnet.com
New York Times, January 2012 http://bit.ly/GB3s8f
From: Martinez, Jose
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 3:13 PM

To: Pierce, Kenen; Lane, Patrick
Subject: E12th Parcel
Kenen
My Supervisor agrees with the proposed easements; thanks.
Jose Martinez, P.E.

CIP Coordinator, Engineering Design and Right of Way Management
Department of Engineering and Construction
City of Oakland | Public Works Agency | APWA Accredited Agency
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste 4314 | Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-6864 | (510) 238-7227 Fax
jcmartinez@oaklandnet.com
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From: Pierce, Kenen

Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 4:00 PM
To: Lane, Patrick
Cc: Martinez, Jose; Heredia, Jaime; Law, Allen
Subject:
Patrick,
Gil asked me send you this pdf of the field location of the CDS unit that was partially uncovered and
the sewer line which are shown which we located from the surface structures and the proposed 10
easements, the sanitary sewer easement line shown is 10 off the 36 ss line, the proposed 10
easement for the storm is 10 of the edge of the CDS unit. If you have any questions please call.
Kenen Pierce L.S.I.T.
Senior Survey Technician

Public Works Agency, Project Delivery Division
City of Oakland
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 4344
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-3343
Gen 238-3697
Fax 238-6633
Email kpierce@oaklandnet.com
New York Times, January 2012 http://bit.ly/GB3s8f
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Gerard, Jennie
Mendoza, Mandalyn; Li, Hui Chang
FW: FW: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments Project-Community Meeting October 28, 2013 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 3:46:50 PM
This message came from Christina Ferracane to all the LMSAP stakeholders. Its a good sign that UrbanCore is getting the
message out. Yeah!
Jennie Gerard, Chief of Staff

Oakland City Council President Patricia Kernighan
District 2 Councilmember
510.238.7023 (direct)
510.238.7002 (District Office)
In the office Monday - Thursday
From: Lake Merritt Station Area Plan

Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 3:42 PM
Subject: FW: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments Project-Community Meeting October 28, 2013 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Lake Merritt Station Area Plan

Strategic Planning Division, Department of Planning and Building, City of Oakland
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315, Oakland, CA 94612
Email: lake_merritt_plan@oaklandnet.com
Telephone Message Line: (510) 238-7904
Project Website : http://www.business2oakland.com/lakemerrittsap
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Hunter, Gregory
Li, Hui Chang; Lane, Patrick; Rogers, Kimani
FW: Fwd: Meeting with 1200 Lakeshore re: condo conversion issues
Friday, September 27, 2013 11:06:37 AM
FYI See below related to remainder site.
From: Colette McPherson [mailto:ccmoakland@yahoo.com]

Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 3:28 PM
To: Hunter, Gregory
Subject: Fw: Fwd: Meeting with 1200 Lakeshore re: condo conversion issues
----- Forwarded Message ----From: Karen Kunze <kunzerow@gmail.com>

To: 1200 Lakeshore Association <1200.lakeshore.assn@gmail.com>; Audra Knight
<audravknight@gmail.com>; Colette McPherson <ccmoakland@yahoo.com>; Deborah Douglas
<deborah.r.douglas@usdoj.gov>; James Vann <JamesEVann@aol.com>; Kate Wilson
<kate1200@comcast.net>; Leslie Hawkins <lesliehawk@comcast.net>; Nubian S.
<nubian@nubianstudios.com>; Sophia Robinson <SGreenRobinson@aim.com>; Susan Munday
<smunday@pacbell.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 9:21 AM
Subject: Fwd: Meeting with 1200 Lakeshore re: condo conversion issues
Hi all,
The attached was received from EBHO regarding condo conversion issues.
There are two other issues brewing that I think tenants at 1200 tenants might care about:
1. The possibility of a 24 story housing complex on the "remainder lot" kitty corner from the
"H" stack in our building and
2. Proposed changes to the rent control laws in Oakland pertaining to how debit service and
capital improvement costs can be passed on to tenants by landlords.
With three issues facing the tenants, I would like to convene a meeting of all of us who are
interested on Sunday October 20th at 1:00 pm.
I would propose we discuss the 3 topics above and how we involve might break down into
committees to address issues we all think of importance.
I would like to add "communication among the tenants" as an issue I think we need to
discuss most.
Could you please RSVP to me if you are planning to join us.
Thanks so much.
Karen Kunze
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Gloria Bruce <gloria@ebho.org>

Date: Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 8:36 AM
Subject: Meeting with 1200 Lakeshore re: condo conversion issues
To: Karen Kunze <kunzerow@gmail.com>
Cc: James Vann <jamesevann@aol.com>, Jeff Levin <jeff@ebho.org>
Hi Karen - I'm just replying to your email requesting a meeting between EBHO and 1200
Lakeshore about condo conversions. My understanding from yesterday's Oakland Committee
is that a new proposal was just submitted to Councilmembers Schaaf and Kaplan this week,
so it is probably a good time to resume the conversation. I'd be happy to talk with you,
although I would need to be brought up to speed since Amie was in these conversations
before.
Right now, the week of October 7 would be best...otherwise, we're looking at sometime after
October 21. Please let us know if there are some dates that work, and hopefully James and
Jeff can join us.
Best,
Gloria
-GLORIA BRUCE
Deputy Director/Interim Executive Director
EAST BAY HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS (EBHO)
510-663-3830 ext. 322 | gloria@ebho.org
538 Ninth Street, Suite 200 | Oakland, CA 94607
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Li, Hui Chang

Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com); Ronnie Turner (rtdevelops@comcast.net)
Michael Pyatok (mpyatok@pyatok.com)
FW: highrise design guidelines for the Lake Merritt Specific plan
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:29:00 PM
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Attachment E3_D-LM Zoning Code Chapter - REVISED.pdf
FYI, keeping you both in the loop.
If I am understanding Christina correctly if staffs proposed zoning code applied, then LM Blvd
Apartments project in its current form could go forward with a CUP. But if City Council decides to go
with Planning Commissions recommendation, it would be problematic for the project in its current
form.
From: Ferracane, Christina

Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:16 PM
To: Mike Pyatok
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Pattillo, Chris; Flynn, Rachel; Gray, Neil D.; Patrick Lane (plane@oaklandnet.com)
Subject: RE: highrise design guidelines for the Lake Merritt Specific plan
Hi Mike
Ive attached a copy of staffs proposed zoning code for the Lake Merritt Station Area (these are
also on the project website here: www.business2oakland.com/lakemerrittsap). The Height, Density,
Bulk, and Tower Regulations begin on page 17 of the PDF. Note that the Lake Merritt Blvd
Apartments site is located in Height Area LM-85, but were expecting the project to apply for the
CUP to allow it to be the one exception in the area east of the Lake Merritt Channel to be able to
use the LM-275 height, density, bulk and tower regulations. The table must be read in conjunction
with the notes in the table. For example, the maximum tower elevation length in LM-275 is listed as
150 ft, but Note 5 says that you can increase that length by 30% (to 195 ft) with a Conditional Use
Permit. And the maximum diagonal length is listed as 180 ft, but Note 5 allows you to increase that
by 30% to 234 ft. Also, some standards allow you to choose between a total number and a
percentage. For example, the maximum average per story lot coverage above building base is listed
as 75% of lot area OR 10,000 sf, whichever is greater (with a 0.925 acre lot, or 40,293 square feet,
then 75% of lot area is over 30,000 sf), and per Note 5, a CUP could also be used to increase that by
30%. Additional regulations are described in the table.
The Planning Commission, in a strange, last-minute edit to their approval motion, recommend the
following changes to the tower massing standards:
Planning Commission
Recommendation
Maximum Floor
6,500 to 8,500 SF
Plate
Maximum
building length of
building
100 ft
Maximum
diagonal length
125 ft
Minimum
distance
between towers
115 ft
City Council is the ultimate approver/decider regarding the regulations. They can accept all, some,
or none of the Planning Commissions recommended changes to staffs proposal. They can, of
course, make edits of their own. In describing the Planning Commissions recommended edits, staff
explained that staffs proposals was meant to create more slender towers that existing regulations,
while still providing developers with enough development potential to make high-rise projects
economically feasible. It will, of course, be helpful for other (including your team) to reiterate this.
Ive copied your project case planner, Neil Gray, on this email to keep him in the loop on our
correspondence.
Christina Ferracane, Planner II | City of Oakland | Bureau of Planning | 250 Frank H. Ogawa,
Suite 3315|Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510)238-3903| Fax: (510) 238-6538| Email:
cferracane@oaklandnet.com | Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
From: Mike Pyatok [mailto:mpyatok@pyatok.com]

Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 11:44 AM
To: Ferracane, Christina
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Pattillo, Chris; Flynn, Rachel
Subject: highrise design guidelines for the Lake Merritt Specific plan
Hi Christina-
I was not present at the recent discussion among the Planning Commissioners regarding proposed,
and approved, guidelines for residential towers within the Lake Merritt Specific Plan. Are these
available in draft form, and how can I get a copy of them? I would like to attend the next discussion
about them which I believe is on Oct 28, 2-4pm, at the Councils CED committee meeting. Thank
you.
Michael Pyatok, FAIA

510-465-7010 ext 118
510-410-0260 Mobile
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Li, Hui Chang

Li, Hui Chang
FW: housing list
Also, under Status of City Funding, what does CL stand for? What does X indicate?
CL= commitment letter; X=loan closed
When is this list going to get updated? Will it be after NOFA is awarded in March 2015? I would
be interested in seeing Status and Anticipated Completion Date updated
Latest would be in spring 2015, but I think we usually do an update in the fall.
From: Mulvey, Christia

To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: RE: housing list
Im going to start replies below, but wont get to finish them until tomorrow (Im out until ~11am,
fyi).
Christia Katz Mulvey

Housing Development Coordinator
City of Oakland Housing & Community Development
510.238.3623 (ph); 510.238.3691 (fax); cmulvey@oaklandnet.com
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/hcd/index.htm
Also: OHregarding my question 1C below, I found on your list these two projects
9800 MacArthur
Civic Center Apts 632 14th St
but am still wondering about
1507 Second Ave (I think this is Lakeside Senior)

Redwood Hill 4856 Calaveras Ave (We should likely add back on the list
its gone through a few iterations, we expect a funding application on
Thursday)
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Mulvey, Christia
Subject: RE: housing list
Thanks, Christia.
Yes! I have a couple of questions
1. You say this list does not include projects funded by OHA or those anticipated in next
NOFA.
a. When is next NOFA due ? (I assume for the 2014-15 round correct?)
NOFA applications for the 14-15 round are due on Thursday. We expect to get to
Committee/Council mid-late February.
b. The list includes projects as far back as those funded in 2008 but are those
projects on this list b/c they were still in progress as of March 2014? In other
words, are there projects that were funded in 2008 that are no longer on this list
because they are completed? (I am trying to get a sense of which affordable
housing projects in the complete universe of affordable housing projects in Oakland
did not make it to this list.)
Yes, and some of the developments will have fallen off since Spring, b/c weve now
finished those out. Let me take a look through the list tomorrow for those.
c. In addition to the 4-5 projects you name below, I see a few projects on Rachels
list that do not appear on your DHCD-funded list: (Can you indicate why is it
b/c it is OHA, or expected in next NOFA, etc??)
9800 MacArthur
1507 Second Ave
Civic Center Apts 632 14th St
Redwood Hill 4856 Calaveras Ave
d. I am assuming Lakeside Senior is the 5th project you mention below or is it the
same as 460 Grand?
http://www.sahahomes.org/properties/lakeside-senior-apartments Separate project,
I think it may be 1507 Second Avenue
2. In the status field, is this the correct order: Predevelopment; Rehab

underway/Construction; Sales; Closeout
Yes, though Sales is only for ownership developments
3. 12 projects on the list have an anticipated completion date that has passed. Can you
confirm if these projects have indeed been completed at this point? Also, what do you
mean by completed?? how does that correspond to status?
Theres often a slight lag between construction completion and full close-out (cost
certification, audit, etc). And then sometimes projects get delayed in scheduled. Of the
projects on that list with a listed anticipated completion date thats now past, Effies,
Madison Park, California Hotel, Harrison Street Senior The Savoy, Slim Jenkins, Emancipation
Village, Drasnin Manor, St Jos Family, Kenneth Henry Court, MacArthur Apts (E Oakland, not
the BART development) have fully completed construction.
Cathedral will not get to notice of completion for a few weeks, Dellums is behind schedule
(due to a series of delays involving the elevator crew losing their equipment in the Mission
Bay fire this spring, a tenant caused flood in several units and the new elevator shaft, and the
state elevator folks changing the agreed to specs for the elevator control equipment, etc)
and will complete by December, and Brookfields just finishing up. Oh, this is going to start
looking bare when we update L
4. Funding
a. What do other local funds consists of?
Weve used this for NSP funds, Weatherization Program funds, CDBG, etc.
b. What are HOME funds - State HCD funds? Or is that federal?? (I dont
understand why this list is the DHCD-funded affordable housing developments)
HOME funds are federal in origin, but allocated through the City for disbursement for eligible
activities. The list is DHCD funded, because were now DHCD for the City, and were reporting
on developments that we have underway, which occasionally excludes some affordable
housing developments (for example, three deals that the Oakland Housing Authority funded
without our assistance, inc 460 Grand, Lion Creek Ph 5, and Lakeside Senior)
c. Confirm: Total City/Agency Funds = ORA + HOME + Other Local
Si!
d. Confirm: % City = Total City/Agency divided by Total Development Cost
Si!
e. What do Other public funds consist of? (I am gathering these would be nonlocal public funds??)
These would include the County, Oakland Housing Authority, State Infill/Infrastructure $,
etc.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li
Urban Economic Analyst
CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

Project Implementation Division
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691

To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: housing list
DHCD funded affordable housing developments in progress is attached.
It wont include a couple of subsidized affordable housing developments that didnt receive funding
from us, but were funded by the Oakland Housing Authority (Lion Creek Crossings Ph 5, 460 Grand,
Lakeside Senior) or are coming in for funding in the current/future NOFA rounds (Fruitvale Ph 2).
Also, the CTV project is in Larrys bailiwick.
Let me know if you have any questions?

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FW: Item#13- Letter re. E.12th St. Parcel from Eastlake United for Justice
Tuesday, May 05, 2015 11:55:34 AM
EUJ letter to City Council 05.05.15.pdf
EUJ Letter to Planning Commissioners FINAL 04.01.15.pdf
fyi
Oakland District 2 Councilmember Abel Guillen
510.238.7023 (direct)
From: Christine Cherdboonmuang [mailto:christine.apocc@gmail.com]

Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 11:09 AM
To: McElhaney, Lynette; Kalb, Dan; Guillen, Abel; Abelforoakland@gmail.com; Campbell Washington,
Annie; Gallo, Noel; Brooks, Desley; Reid, Larry; Kaplan, Rebecca
Cc: DL - City Council; Wald, Zachary; Farmer, Casey; Bolotina, Olga; Gerard, Jennie; Kong, Heidi;
Simons, Adam J.; Garzon, Clara; Winston, Ashley; Merriouns, Iris; Jones, Andre;
eastlakeunited@gmail.com
Subject: Item#13- Letter re. E.12th St. Parcel from Eastlake United for Justice
Dear Councilmembers,
Please find attached a letter from Eastlake United for Justice regarding the E. 12th St. Parcel,
outlining our concerns and proposals. Also attached is a previous letter sent to the Oakland
Planning Commission last month with more background information and analysis. Please let
us know if you request copies of any other letters from our ally organizations referenced in
our letter to the Council--some of which you have already received.
Thank you for your careful consideration and your commitment to Oakland. See you tonight,
Eastlake United for Justice
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FW: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments Project-Community Meeting October 28, 2013 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Strategic Planning Division, Department of Planning and Building, City of Oakland
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315, Oakland, CA 94612
Email: lake_merritt_plan@oaklandnet.com
Telephone Message Line: (510) 238-7904
Project Website : http://www.business2oakland.com/lakemerrittsap
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Gerard, Jennie
Li, Hui Chang
FW: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 11:30:31 AM
Hui-Chang,
Please add Tony Marks-Block to your list of those to receive e-mail messages re the UrbanCore development site. Below youll see what I wrote to Tony, using the information you
gave me.
510.238.7023 (direct)
City Offices closed on these upcoming 2015 holidays:

February 12 Lincolns Birthday
February 16 Presidents Day
May 25 Memorial Day
July 4 Independence Day
From: Tony Marks-Block [mailto:tonymarksblock@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 11:14 AM
To: Gerard, Jennie
Cc: Guillen, Abel; Kong, Heidi
Subject: Re: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments
Jennie and AbelThank you very much for your quick response!
Best,
Tony
On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 11:10 AM, Gerard, Jennie <JGerard@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hello Tony Marks-Block:
Thanks for your inquiry regarding the proposed Lake Merritt Blvd Tower apartments.
Following is the tentative schedule of hearings that will take place.
Feb 11 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - proposed landscaping plan for adjacent
parcel, which the developers will maintain as a passive park in perpetuity
Feb 25 Building design reviewed Design Review Committee of the Planning Commission
Mar 18 Application before the Planning Commission
Mar 24 Councils Community & Economic Development Committee
Mar 31 City Council public hearing first reading
Ap 21 - City Council public hearing second reading
Fall City closes on sale of property
Ive asked the City staff who are putting the schedule into final form to add your e-mail
address to their list. You should expect to receive a notice shortly about the timeline and
subsequently, any other announcements they send out.
Questions? Please get in touch.
510.238.7023 (direct)
City Offices closed on these upcoming 2015 holidays:

February 12 Lincolns Birthday
February 16 Presidents Day
May 25 Memorial Day
July 4 Independence Day
From: Guillen, Abel
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:25 AM
To: Gerard, Jennie
Cc: Kong, Heidi
Subject: FW: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments
Jennie,
Please see note below. Is there a place where we might be able to provide info to this resident?
Thanks,
AG
From: Tony Marks-Block [mailto:tonymarksblock@gmail.com]

Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 8:11 PM
To: Guillen, Abel
Subject: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments
Councilman Guillen,
I am a member of Eastlake United for Justice, and we would like more information about the
governmental procedures that are taking place in regard to the Lake Merritt Boulevard
Apartments.
Could you please share when future meetings are taking place in regards to this
development? Additionally, could you send us any RFPs and expected timelines that the City
has produced for that lot?
Thank you very much!
Tony Marks-Block
1051 Bella Vista Ave
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dhogman@pyatok.com
Li, Hui Chang; Mike Pyatok (mpyatok@pyatok.com); Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com); Ronnie
Turner (rtdevelops@comcast.net)
FW: Lake Merritt Tower - Calculations
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:36:27 AM
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Hi Dan,
Couple of other things:
Have you looked at Ed Manasses recommendations for the North and South facades? Michael
heard the recommendations at a meeting a few weeks ago. Also, please study increasing the
ground floor grade separation of the unit that is out of compliance with the 2.5 ft requirement.
Thanks,
Neil Gray, Planner III | City of Oakland | Bureau of Planning | 250 Frank H. Ogawa, Suite 2114
|Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510)238-3878| Fax: (510) 238-4730 | Email: ngray@oaklandnet.com |
Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
From: Gray, Neil D.

Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:07 AM
To: 'Dan Hogman'
Subject: RE: Lake Merritt Tower - Calculations
Hi Dan,
Can you email me a full set of plans for Lake Merritt Blvd scaled to 11X17? Please include the blown
up ground floor elevations.
Thanks,
From: Dan Hogman []

Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 10:09 AM
To: Gray, Neil D.; Mike Pyatok; Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com); Ronnie Turner (rtdevelops@comcast.net); Brad
Flewellen (bflewellen@urbancorellc.com)
Subject: Lake Merritt Tower - Calculations
Neil,
In response to your phone call yesterday, please see the points below.
1. Average per story lot coverage, above base (level 3 and above) 34.53% - this includes the
wing buildings. Without the wings, the tower itself, level 8 and above, we are at 31.73%.
2. Average floor area, above base (level 3 and above) 13,904 sf. The tower itself is really
12,776 sf, and this is true for levels 8 through 24. Overall, the average floor area is greater
due to the two wing buildings at base, which increase the floor area at levels 3-7. The tower
itself, without the wings, is really under 13,000sf.
3. Average set back from the estuary The part of the building that is nearest to the estuary is
set back 192, per survey.
4. Bike Parking (as designed by AVRP, consulting architect)
a. Total 84 Spaces
b. Dimensions
i. 3 x 66 (rectangular footprint) 42 spaces
ii. 3 x 66 (Triangular footprint) 44 spaces
5. Regarding the 26 vertical separation between street and townhouses. We do comply with
all townhouses, except one, at the corner of East 12 th and 2nd Avenue. And After talking to
Mike Pyatok, we need to emphasize the fact that we have a 10 setback from the sidewalk
and planting will be protecting those windows.Additionally, there are not sleeping areas at
street level. Given the above, we believe that such a requirement should be lessened in this
one case.
6. Regarding the required 15 vertical separation between the commercial spaces at ground
floor and the residential units above we do provide a 29 floor to floor separation from
commercial space to the residential space above in the lobby and cafe. Along 12 th Street
and along the park we provide townhouses with 13 floor to floor separation, but we dont
see how this residential use should be affected by the 15 vertical separation required at
commercial spaces.
If there is anything else you might need, please let me know,
Thanks,
Dan
Dan Hogman / Project Architect / 510 465 7010 x125
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Sawicki, Mark
Lane, Patrick; Li, Hui Chang
FW: Please authorize at least 50% of property sale proceeds to maintain Measure DD improvements at Lake
Merritt
Thursday, April 30, 2015 5:27:08 PM
From: Woo, Winnie

Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 5:07 PM
To: Cappio, Claudia; Sawicki, Mark
Subject: FW: Please authorize at least 50% of property sale proceeds to maintain Measure DD
improvements at Lake Merritt
FYI This came through Johns email.
From: Aileen Frankel [mailto:ami009@hotmail.com]

To: Kalb, Dan; Guillen, Abel; McElhaney, Lynette; Campbell Washington, Annie; Gallo, Noel; Brooks,
Desley; Reid, Larry; At Large
Cc: Naomi Schiff; Flores, John; Kate Dobbins
Subject: Please authorize at least 50% of property sale proceeds to maintain Measure DD
improvements at Lake Merritt
Dear Oakland City Council members,

As a member of CALM (Coalition of Advocates for Lake Merritt) and an Oakland native
who looks at an Oakland park every day, I invite you to pay attention to one at the heart of
Oakland. CALM is the organization that envisioned Lake Merritt Boulevard and related
improvements at the south end of the Lake, and whose proposal was selected by the City
Council in 2001, leading to the $198 million Measure DD bond program, and the 56
improvement projects around Oakland that are now completed or nearing final stages of
implementation. The foremost project was the expansion and enhancement of the greenbelt
around Lake Merritt, and the enchanting Lakeside Park.
I urge the Council to approve that at least 50% of the proceedsfrom sale
ofthe 12th Street "remainder parcel" be devoted to a fund for maintenance
of Measure DD improvements at Lake Merritt.
Bond funds from the passage of Measure DD were approved to make the most significant
and broadly-recognized open space improvements around the city in decades. However,
Measure DD's capital funds cannot be used for maintenance. Care and protection of the
various improvements must be increased to match the greatly increased usage. Lake Merritt
and its adjacent parks need more service and maintenance than the current one-&-onehalf park employee positions can provide.
The "remainder parcel," created by Measure DD, resulted from realignment of the former
mini-freeway into attractive lanes, new pedestrian and bicycle paths, and landscaping
and visitor enhancements, now known as Lake Merritt Boulevard.
This recommendation deserves your support. Please take the long-term view of guardian of
these prominent Oakland assets. Please protect and safeguard the huge investment Oakland
voters made to successfully transform the Lake's environment for the 21st century.
Thank you!
Aileen Frankel
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Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)
Ronnie Turner (rtdevelops@comcast.net); Merlin Edwards (meko11@pacbell.net)
FW: Reply & Request re Response Letter Regarding the Lake Merritt Blvd "Remainder Parcel"
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:47:00 AM
DD letters re E 12th St parcel Oct 30, Jul 21, May 21 2014.pdf
Letter to James Vann Measure DD Nov 18 2014 SIGNED.pdf
FYI, for your records.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:38 AM
To: 'wthrelfall@pacbell.net'
Cc: 'Naomi@17th.com'; 'jamesevann@aol.com'; 'joelpeter88@gmail.com'; Flynn, Rachel; Lane, Patrick;
Estes, Lesley
Subject: RE: Reply & Request re Response Letter Regarding the Lake Merritt Blvd "Remainder Parcel"
To: Subcommittee on Lake Merritt Boulevard Remainder Parcel

Measure DD Community Coalition
Attn: William Threlfall, DD Coordinator
Please see attached letter from Patrick Lane, Acting Manager of Project Implementation Division, as a
follow-up and response to the initial request and report of DD's appointed "Subcommittee on the Lake
Merritt Boulevard Remainder Parcel"
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From: jamesevann@aol.com [mailto:jamesevann@aol.com]

Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 11:24 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Cowan, Richard; Quan, Jean; Flynn, Rachel
Subject: Reply & Request re Response Letter Regarding the Lake Merritt Blvd "Remainder Parcel"
Good morning, Hui,
Your reply and the attached letter of Director Flynn are received and are much appreciated on
conveying thedesired outcome relating to our varied requests.

Especial thanks and appreciation to Director Flynn and Planning Manager Patrick Lane for their
cooperative consideration.
Director Flynn's 30 October letter is addressed to Oakland Tenants Union, certainly one of the
concerned and requesting organizations. The initial requests, however, relating to the "remainder
parcel" were submitted 21 May & 21 July by the Measure DD Community Coalition, the City-ordained
organization charged with monitoring and oversight of DD projects.
Accordingly, it is requested that the same letter (with minor revisions as appropriate) be transmitted to
the DD Coalition for the Coalition's records, as followup and response to the initial request and report of
DD's appointed "Subcommittee on the Lake Merritt Boulevard Remainder Parcel"
The transmittal can be addressed to:

Subcommittee on Lake Merritt Boulevard Remainder Parcel
Measure DD Community Coalition
via:
William Threlfall, DD Coordinator wthrelfall@pacbell.net
with Copies to the Subcommittee:

Naomi Schiff, Naomi@17th.com
Joel Peter, joelpeter88@gmail.com
James E Vann jamesevann@aol.com
Many thanks,
James E Vann,
for the Meas DD Subcommittee
Hi James,
See attached the letter from Rachel Flynn in response to your e-mail below dated
September 10, 2014 and your letter dated April 16, 2014.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li Urban Economic Analyst
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Patrick Lane (plane@oaklandnet.com); Manasse, Edward; Li, Hui Chang
mpyatok@pyatok.com
FW: Tower Design Standards in Lake Merritt Area Plan - -Proposed high rise on east side of Lake Merritt
Channel
Thursday, November 06, 2014 11:07:32 AM
FYI
Mike Pyatok (copied on this email) is hosting a meeting at his office tomorrow (Friday ) morning to
discuss ideas about the proposed tower regulations for the Lake Merritt Station Area with
Chinatown Coalition and Oakland Heritage Alliance representatives.
I plan to be there.
Christina Ferracane, Planner II | City of Oakland | Bureau of Planning | 250 Frank H. Ogawa,
Suite 3315|Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510)238-3903| Fax: (510) 238-6538| Email:
From: Ener Chiu [mailto:echiu@ebaldc.org]

Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 4:48 PM
To: Mike Pyatok
Cc: Christopher Buckley (cbuckleyaicp@att.net); cferracane@oaklandnet.com; terusaki@gmail.com;
Alvina Wong
Subject: RE: Tower Design Standards in Lake Merritt Area Plan - -Proposed high rise on east side of
Lake Merritt Channel
How about we meet at Mikes office at 1611 Telegraph? Suite 200.
Yui Hays not back from Asia until 11/14, but I just talked with someone at his office. Someone from
YHLA might attend.
Thanks,
Ener Chiu
Commercial Planning and Services Manager
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation
1825 San Pablo Ave, Ste 200
Oakland, CA 94612
p - 510.287.5353 x338
e - echiu@ebaldc.org
From: Christopher Buckley [mailto:cbuckleyaicp@att.net]

Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 9:32 AM
To: 'Ada Chan'; 'Darren Yee'; slisskatz@gmail.com; Ener Chiu; 'Julia Liou'; asyee@aol.com; 'Vivian
Huang'; 'Gilbert Gong'; 'Naomi Schiff'; 'Willie Yee'; 'Steven Terusaki'; 'Geoffrey Johnson'; 'Eva Chiu';
rchan@oacc.cc; 'Michael Lok'; shirota1@earthlink.net; kthai820@gmail.com; 'Gilbert Gong';
colland@aol.com; 'tamikowong'; joel@TransFormCA.org; 'Alvina Wong ???'
Subject: FW: Tower Design Standards in Lake Merritt Area Plan - -Proposed high rise on east side of
Lake Merritt Channel
With Mike Pyotoks permission, I am forwarding a link he provided with plans for the subject project
along with his email below discussing some of the project issues and possibilities for the Lake Merritt
BART Station Plan high rise design standards.
The proposed building is over twenty stories tall with a 195 wide tower. Overall, it has about the same
massing as 1200 Lake Shore. The project is intended to conform with the staff-proposed tower
standards.
It would be built on a parcel of City-owned right-of-way left over from the 12 th Street Dam project. The
San Francisco-based developer has entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the
City.
Naomi Schiff believes that that it is all market rate housing with no affordable units.
We should probably discuss the project and the ideas in Mikes email at todays Coalition meeting.
Chris

To: Naomi Schiff (Naomi@17th.com); cbuckleyaicp@att.net
Subject: ideas for towers in Lake Merritt Area Plan
Hi Naomi and Chris

- Below is the link to my Dropbox where you can find the latest version of the design we
submitted to the City for entitlements for the Remainder Parcel at East 12th St and Lake
Merritt Boulevard. This is what Naomi saw when we presented it to staff and representatives
of the Measure DD Coalition about 2 months ago.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qq4fwevhffz4sg2/AACM65CpWSkywmKQj-tjZF4Wa?dl=0
I consider this to be about 75% completion of Schematic Design. There are a number of
things that we want to continue to refine in Schematic Design before we move on to Design
Development.
We are not satisfied with the way the building is topped off. The perforated metal screen
that hides the mechanical equipment will be designed in an artistic way, so it needs a lot more
thought as to its shape, profile, material and means of support.
The facades of the lower buildings (that line E 12th and face the park on the north side)
are trying to recall some of the character of the other important historic buildings that frame
this end of the lake: the library, courthouse, Fire Alarm building and Kaiser Auditorium.
They all have tall, vertical recessed openings in which the windows are placed, with simple
classical rhythms. We are trying to avoid a lot of the wilder gesticulations that seem to
characterize modern multi-family housing these days, and keeps lower elements visually
quiet and dignified like our older neighbors. Together they all frame that south side of the
lake. The material of those lower faades will be cast stone. They too will get a lot more
detail and refinement as we move forward.
The building is about 195 long (10 shorter than 1200 Lakeshore), to get 13 units served
by the required infrastructure (elevators, fire stairs, fire suppression systems, shear walls for
seismic resistance and mechanical ventilation). This seems to be the magic number of units
to match the anticipated rents possible in Oakland today to pay for all the required
infrastructure.
The tower has 2 lower wings, which increases the number of units being served by the
tower infrastructure, but also helps to relate the tower to the lower scale of the surrounding
area to the east and south. These wings are about 65 high on E 12th , and 85 on the park
side.
In response to the concerns about the length of the broad-side view, we are trying to
make it feel like the building is 2 point towers linked by a shared core. We are also
emphasizing the verticality of the tower to help visually slenderize its two halves. 1200
Lakeshore on the other hand is made to look even longer with all of its strong, horizontal
lines created by the continuous balconies.
I will try to get a meeting sometime next week between the City, you folks and myself
(maybe with a couple of other architects who design high rise buildings) to see if there is
some middle ground that can be reached. What if the allowable tower floor plate were 8500
sf with a maximum length of 125, and with a CUP this could increase by 60%. Developers
who want smoother sailing accept the 8500 sf and not go for the CUP, and the numbers they
lose with the smaller tower, they can gain in the lower portions of the building. Maybe the
8500 sf requirement kicks in at say, 120 above grade, and below that there are no limitations
in area. This would create a stepping effect. If they use the lengthier and less certain CUP
process, they can have a tower that could be about 13,000 sf, but maybe the base from which
it springs should be lower than 120 to reduce the overall mass on the site, say 85 which the
City seems to be recommending, and which we used. All of this is for towers no greater
than 275 in height. Towers that go taller than that should have their own guidelines. All
food for thought.

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Fwd: RE: Meeting Notice in Chinese
Tuesday, January 06, 2015 5:25:29 PM
Community-Meeting-Flyer_Chinese_150120.pdf
Hi Hui-Chang,
See the attached flyer in Chinese!
Ronnie
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Date:01/06/2015 4:29 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: Ronnie
Subject: RE: Meeting Notice in Chinese
Ronnie,
Here you go.
Thanks,
Jennifer
From: Ronnie [mailto:rtdevelops@comcast.net]

Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 4:20 PM
To: Jennifer Pechacek
Subject: Fwd: Meeting Notice in Chinese
Importance: High
Hi Jennifer, see the attached version text version of the flyer in Chinese.
Ronnie
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
-------- Original message -------From: "Li, Hui Chang"

Date:01/06/2015 3:06 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: rtdevelops@comcast.net,mpyatok@pyatok.com
Cc: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com,meko11@pacbell.net
Subject: Meeting Notice in Chinese
Hi Ronnie,
As we discussed, attached is the Meeting Notice translated into Chinese. Please include this Chinese flyer in your
circulation.

_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Tam, May

To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: RE: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments Project-Community Meeting January 20, 2015 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Importance: High
Hui Chang,
Without the source file, this is the best I can do. Please see attached.
May Tam
X2368
Human Resources . Equal Access
From: Tam, May

To: Li, Hui Chang
Importance: High
Please send source file (word/ publisher).
We cannot work with PDF
May Tam
X2368
From: Tam, May

To: Li, Hui Chang
I will see what we can do, and try to get this back to you by the end of today.
Please keep in mind for future projects allow 2 weeks turn around time.
We are in the middle of a big translation project for HSD.
May Tam
X2368
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Tam, May
Subject: FW: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments Project-Community Meeting January 20, 2015 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Hi May,
You presented at the Economic & Workforce Development staff meeting last month.
Can your office translate the attached flyer for me?
I need a pretty quick turnaround as we are looking to send notices out today.
Let me know what you can do.
Thank you!
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


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Fwd: Top 10 Investment Opportunities in Oakland - Need your update for Mayor"s Trip to China
Monday, October 07, 2013 11:36:36 PM
Top 10 Investments 8_6_13.xlsx
ATT675614.htm
Esther has developer for 1800 San Pablo & should check project details.
The transit villages should be broken out, number of units for each. Cost seems to
only be for 200-300 units. Need to break out costs as well.
Hui Chang has 12th Street & WOTV details.
Sent from my iPhone
Patrick Lane
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From: "Gallo, Aliza" <AGallo@oaklandnet.com>
Date: October 7, 2013, 11:22:44 AM PDT
To: "Hunter, Gregory" <GHunter@oaklandnet.com>, "Gallegos, Larry"
<LGallegos@oaklandnet.com>, "Lane, Patrick"
<PSLane@oaklandnet.com>, "Hillmer, J H" <JHillmer@oaklandnet.com>,
"Williams, Keira L." <KWilliams@oaklandnet.com>, "Manasse, Edward"
<EManasse@oaklandnet.com>, "Barnard, Julie"
<JBarnard@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: "Blackwell, Fred" <FBlackwell@oaklandnet.com>, "Flynn, Rachel"
<RFlynn@oaklandnet.com>, "Roberts, Samee"
<SRoberts@oaklandnet.com>, "Casteel-Brown, Gia" <GCasteelBrown@oaklandnet.com>, "Campbell-Washington, Anne" <ACampbellWashington@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: Top 10 Investment Opportunities in Oakland - Need
your update for Mayor's Trip to China
Please see attached previously developed Top 10 Investment Opportunities in
Oakland developed in early August for discussions with international investors.
FYI - Mayor Quan will travel to China, leaving at end of this week.
Samee and I have been asked to develop a citywide map showing the location of these
projects with key information and a photo/conceptual drawing of development. We
need you to quickly review and update your projects.
In order to allow for time to design and print map, we will need your project updates
and photos/drawings by Tuesday, October 8th morning.
Your help is appreciated!
Thank you.
Aliza Gallo
(510) 238-7405 office
(510) 774-5264 mobile
agallo@oaklandnet.com
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Manasse, Edward; Hunter, Gregory (GHunter@oaklandnet.com); Lane, Patrick; Rogers, Kimani
Interview Questions for 12th St. Developer
Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:51:00 PM
Interview Rating Sheet with Questions final.doc
All,
Gregory and I were able to meet to finalize on the questions for tomorrows interview. (See
Attached).
We expect most of these questions will be answered during their presentation and that we will only
need to call out those questions that have not already been adequately addressed.
Ed: We assigned you Project Design questions but feel free to make changes/add/delete questions
in this section as you see fit.
Thanks,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
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Boyd, Diane
Item 9A on 2/11 PRAC agenda
Friday, February 06, 2015 11:34:00 AM
Hi Diane,
I see that the staff report for next Wednesdays PRAC meeting is posted online and that the images
are in black and white and not that great quality.
Do the copies that PRAC members receive look like this too or do they receive color copies?
I am asking b/c I am wondering if it would be helpful for the Developers design team to have
color copies of the landscape plan ready for distribution and/or a powerpoint ready for their
presentation to PRAC ?
What do you recommend?
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


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Oakland Mayor Jean Quan

Li, Hui Chang
Keeping Oakland Affordable for All
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KEEPING OAKLAND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL

Growth Without Displacement
This is an exciting time in Oakland, with our population growing and investment
flooding into the city. We're doing all we can to build on that momentum, while taking
care of the other side of the coin: much of what makes Oakland special is our
economic diversity and we have to keep our town affordable for everyone while we're
maximizing our growth. That's why I've pursued major projects to transform our city
and create thousands of jobs while at the same time building 1,700 units of affordable
housing (a record number), passing new tenant protections and caps on rent increases
and growing our housing developments without tearing down buildings or displacing
residents, so we can increase our housing stock and ease the pressure on the market.
Building More Housing + More Affordable Housing

My "10k2" housing initiative will build on Oakland's
housing boom throughout the city, especially in
transportation corridors, to provide much-needed
housing for increasing demand as more people move
to Oakland. Adding more than 10K in the pipeline
relieves pressure on existing residents to move in
order to make room for new residents. I pledge to fight for 25% of this new housing to
be affordable for low-income and middle-class residents. I will continue strengthening
our coordinated efforts to prevent foreclosures, protect tenants, and increase local
home ownership.
Actions on behalf of affordable housing

The following is a list of the concrete actions we have taken to prevent displacement of
current residents while creating new, market rate housing for those who move to our
city:
City of Oakland: Recent Accomplishments to Prevent Displacement of

Oakland Residents & Businesses
I. Policy changes to build and plan for affordable
housing and protect residents:
Launched the one-stop Housing Assistance
Center: since Spring 2013, served over 6,000
residents in rental assistance, foreclosure
prevention, homelessness prevention & other
housing services.
Provided administrative support to change the
One-stop Housing Assistance
Oakland Rent Adjustment Program Ordinance in
Center
2014 to protect existing rent controlled units,
capping annual rent increases at 10 percent.[1]
Proposing Seismic Retrofit Policy & Loan Fund to prevent tenant displacement in
over 14,000 soft-story units at risk for collapse or damage in a major earthquake:
Fall 2014 Council process.
Developed comprehensive action plan, the Oakland Housing Equity Roadmap, to
address major displacement threats, new affordable housing production
strategies, workforce housing development, foreclosure prevention, and housing
habitability: Fall 2014 Council process.
Conducting Nexus Study for Impact Fees: Fall 2014 study on new fees to fund
affordable housing.
[1] Changes include: debt service rent increases eliminated, 10% cap on rent increases unless
CPI is above 10%, 30% cap on rent increases within a 5-year period, enhanced noticing
requirements for capital improvements & penalties & interest for rent overcharges.
II. Increasing affordable housing resources &

preventing displacement:
Built or rehabilitated 1,654 units of
affordable rental or ownership housing[1]
(2010-14) & provided over $11 million in

first-time homebuyer funds (2010-13).
Championed in 2013 "boomerang funding"
policy to set-aside 25% of property taxes
Rendering of Brooklyn Basin Project
returning to City as dedicated, permanent
funding for affordable housing: estimated $5 million annual funds.
Mayor Quan, as ABAG/Metropolitan Transportation Commissioner, championed
set-asides for affordable housing from State cap-and-trade funds.
Developed Homeownership & Tenant Preservation Funds: in 2014, secured $1
million in national funds to provide direct funds for distressed homeowners and
vulnerable tenants.
Launched Mayor Quan's 10k2 Housing Plan: proposes to make 25% of additional
10,000 housing units affordable.[2]
Streamlined City planning & development process to facilitate new housing
development. [4]
[1] The City's $95 million rental housing subsidy leveraged over $253 million in other funds.
[2] There are 10,000 housing units currently in the pipeline, of which 1,247 units are currently
affordable with more affordable units in development including from new resources. In
addition, over 20% of the housing units are in Transit-Oriented-Development areas.
[3] There are 10,000 housing units currently in the pipeline, of which 1,247 units are currently
affordable with more affordable units in development including from new resources. In
addition, over 20% of the housing units are in Transit-Oriented-Development areas.
[4]Increased Building department staff by 10%, installed new permit tracking system, moved
area specific plans forward.
III. Public/private partnerships to serve Oakland's

working class neighborhoods
Launched International Blvd Corridor Initiative
to promote community revitalization without
displacement: developed $5 million business
sustainability plan proposal, secured $2.5
million for infrastructure improvements &
raising funds for housing and economic
development capital projects.
MacArthur Transit Village
Focusing Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities on social equity priorities.

Secured commitment of national nonprofit with private capital to launch citywide program to control Oakland Distressed Mortgage Notes and preserve
homeownership.
The Oakland Housing Equity Roadmap: Action Plan for Continuing to

Address Oakland's Housing Needs
The strategiesbelow,which are currently in progress or under consideration by City

staff and partner agencies, are based upon best practice research and Oakland
demographic data and trends. Each bullet point represents a concrete action to address
the housing needs for Oakland's growing population.
I. Prevent Displacement
Bay Area economic recovery and strong interest in
Oakland have resulted in escalating housing costs.
The below strategies address the current top
displacement challenges faced by long-time Oakland
homeowners & tenants:
Prevent foreclosures of long-time, elderly
homeowners by purchasing distressed
mortgage notes from banks, modifying loans
and controlling disposition of foreclosed properties into new affordable housing:
secured commitment of National Community Capital for Oakland operations.
Goal of purchasing 1,000 distressed mortgage notes annually.
Create sustainable rental assistance through lower-interest rate loans or grants.
Goal of serving at least 1,000 tenant households annually.
Prevent loss of over 14,000 rental housing units at-risk in major earthquake
through requiring seismic retrofits, coupled with new loan fund program.
Prevent loss of critical rental housing stock by updating condo conversion
ordinance to cover units at greatest risk for conversion while enabling
homeownership opportunities for current tenants.
Change tenant relocation policy to require standard assistance and enable City
enforcement.
II. Build New Housing
With the loss of redevelopment funds, the City's new

innovative strategies involve leveraging private
development & capital to build both low-income
rental housing AND ownership housing for middle
class families who are significantly declining in
Oakland.
St Joseph's Terraza Palmera
Require private housing market contribution to affordable housing based upon

new nexus study being conducted. Goal of 25% new affordable housing
production.
Work with other public agencies to pass new public lands for affordable housing
policy, requiring either the development of long-term affordable housing on
public lands or set-aside of funds for affordable housing from land sale.
Develop middle class homeownership opportunities through incentives to build
on vacant lots and new first-time homebuyer grants. Goal of 1,000 new homes
affordable to Oakland's middle class. 100 housing units through pilot program.
III. Improve Current Housing Conditions
The City has developed new strategies to improve

housing habitability while preventing the "push out"
of tenants due to code enforcement activities.
Pilot a proactive rental inspection policy
utilizing code enforcement and antiCathedral Gardens, Uptown
displacement strategies coupled with new loan
fund for small scale landlords. Goal of improving
Revive City receivership program to address substandard housing conditions.
Closeup: Oakland & the World Enterprises, Inc: An Innovative Project for West
Oakland
Alameda County Supervisor Keith

Carsonand ElaineBrown, former
chairwoman of the Black Panther Party
in the 70s, founded the nonprofit

Oakland & the World Enterprises,
Inc.(OAW), in July to develop a vacant,
blighted, .67 acre property near the
BART tracks at 7th and Campbell Streets
At the project launch, attendees
in West Oakland. The organization has
included:Alameda County Supervisor Keith
entered into a one-year license
Carson, Councilmember Lynette Gibson
agreement with the City of Oakland, to
McElhaney, Grammy award-winning artist
develop the plot on formerly foreclosed
D'Wayne Wiggins, Elaine Brown, Mayor Jean
property that had lain vacant for years.
Quan, CEO of Mo' Better Foods David Roach,
Oakland Housing & Community Development

The intermediate and long-range plans
Director Michele Byrd (Photo credit: Ashley
for the property include constructing a
Chambers for the Oakland Post)
housing development for mixed-income
families, including low and very low incomes, to be cooperatively owned by residents.
What is unique about the project is that it calls for the property to be developedinto
anurban farm and a business development incubator employing the formerly
incarcerated.The Farm will be owned and operated by formerly incarcerated and other
effectively unemployable men, women and youth. It will produce greens and other
vegetables via aquaponics and other organic methods, for sale to local restaurants,
farmers' markets and direct sales.
This is an exciting project because Oakland needs opportunity for all our residents,
including people with mistakes in their past. Oakland's economy is booming, and it's
our responsibility as a community to ensure that all our residents and neighborhoods
get to share in that growth.
In developing the project, Supervisor Carson said, "It was the education we got from
individuals in prison saying, if you don't want us to commit the crime, we have to be a
part of changing the dynamic," Carson said. "Let's support these brothers and sisters
who are returning back home become self-sufficient, to welcome them back to our
community."
Oakland & the World's project vision deals with the need for affordable housing, the
challenge of growing gentrification of West Oakland and the "shame of mass
incarceration."Brown said, "We thought we would be able to do something more
meaningful than what other people had slated for these properties.I'm not some rich
developer dropping into West Oakland with a plan to remove what's left of the black
community. We want development -- nobody wants to live in blighted areas -- but
without displacement."
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan

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Boyd, Diane
Gray, Neil D. (NGray@oaklandnet.com)
Lake Merrit Towers - landscape proposal for City Park
Friday, January 16, 2015 11:28:00 AM
Lake Merrit Blvd Tower - Project Description - Dec 2014.pdf
Lake Merritt Tower Landscape Concept_7-15-14.pdf
(Diane, as a f/u to our conversationNeil, I can fill you in later todayDiane is advising that
landscape plan go to PRAC before Planning Commission. In that case, I want to push Developer to
put more detail in plan so that you can get on PRAC agenda by 2/11. Diane says you can get her
staff report as late as 1/26)
Hi Diane,
Please see attached for project description of Lake Merritt Blvd Apts. (FYI, this is just an excerpt
that I pulled out from another study).
Summary of Project Overview (See attached for more details, including maps & figures)
Location: E12th Street & Lake Merritt Blvd.
# Stories: 24-story residential apartment tower with a 3-level podium base

# Units: 298 residential units
Commercial SF: 2,000-square-foot ground level caf
# Parking: 209 parking spaces including mechanical stackers. Long term storage for
86 bicycles
Height: The proposed building would be 249 feet in height at the roof above the
natural grade and would not exceed an overall height of 265 feet, including
architectural and mechanical features that extend above the roofline.
Last paragraph on page 4 describes the proposed improvements to the City park, as has been
informed so far by Planning staff and members of the community, most notably the Measure DD
Coalition members.
Attached is a sketch of the proposed landscape plan. As part of the Citys sale transaction for the
development parcel, we are asking the Developer to make off-site improvements to the adjacent
City-owned park
The idea is for this project to go to Planning Commission on March 18th and possibly DRC on
2/25.
Staff is seeking approval from PRAC for the developers proposed landscape plan.
Gotta run now, but will check in again in afternoon
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li

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"Theresa.Wallace@lsa-assoc.com"
Gray, Neil D. (NGray@oaklandnet.com); Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)
Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Friday, November 14, 2014 3:56:00 PM
Wind&ShadowStudy-DDCmmnts-LMBlvdApts-30Oct14.doc
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Hi Theresa,
I know that you are waiting to receive some comments from City staff about your Draft #2,
submitted on Oct 21st before working on incorporating those comments into your next deliverable,
the Screencheck Draft.
I also understand that you will be holding on this work until you receive outstanding payment from
UrbanCore, which I am hopeful will be coming soon.
In the meanwhile, could you please review the attached letter from the Measure DD Coalition and
let me know if you believe these items regarding the wind and shadow impacts from LMA are
already addressed in our current scope or not? (Measure DD Coalition is a community group who
is closely following the LMA project and its effects on the Measure DD funded-improvements and
on the experience of the Lake as a public asset in general.)
I discussed with Neil Gray and he think the items about the shadow study are already addressed in
our existing scope. We also think most of the wind study points that the DD Coalition is asking to
be studied are already covered as well, but perhaps not exactly. See my notes below in red below
about how the wind points in the study correspond to the points that the Coalition wants to see
studied.
Wind Study:
The Coalition desires that the Wind Studycalculate wind speeds before and after (simulated)
construction of proposed Lake Merritt Tower Apartments for at least the following locations:
(a) several points on the surface of the lake - no points on surface of lake are studied
(b) the east side pedestrian pathway along the Channel at the line of the OUSD fence
corresponds with points 13 and 14
at both pathwaysunder thecenter ofthevehicle bridge already covered by points 38 and
39
(d) atthe center of the north and south topside sidewalksofthevehicle bridge points 36
and 37 cover the south topside but not the north side.
(e) at the center of the bicycle-pedestrian bridgeyes, covered by point 40
(f) at the easterly portion of the passive park area adjoining the projectyes, covered by
points 16 and 17
(g) at the public sidewalk fronting the project along E 12th Street
yes, covered by points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Please let me know

1. Is my above assessment about the wind points accurate? Which of the wind points that DD
is interested in, if any, do you think are not already covered by your study?
2. I know for CEQA review purposes, the standard for wind is that the building under design
not increase likelihood of winds exceeding 36 mph at a given point for more than one hour
during daylight hours. The DD Coalition is asking for exact wind speeds before project and
after project is this kind of information something the wind consultant can provide?
3. Do you agree the shadow study already addresses what the shadow issues the DD Coalition
wants studied.
I would like to get your response to report to the DD Coalition at their Monday night meeting (on
the 17th ). Basically, if what the Coalition is asking for are things that can be studied but are not
already adequately covered under our existing Scope and if the DD Coalition insists on these items
being studied, then I will recommend that UrbanCore increase this Scope of work to ensure the
final environmental report addresses DDs concerns.
I look forward to your response and feel free to give me a call.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 3:24 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: joelpeter88@gmail.com; Naomi@17th.com; jamesevann@aol.com; mikeudkow@gmail.com;
wthrelfall@pacbell.net
Subject: Re: Update on "Shadow" & "Wind" Studies at "Remainder Parcel" for Meas DD Coalition
Hello Hui,
Our apology for failure of the Measure DD Coalition to get back to you sooner with review comments
on the proposed scope for the "Wind and Shadow Studies" to be provided by LSA. We hope the
studies have not been hampered or delayed as result.
Following your update report at the Coalition's Sept 15 meeting, we presumed the Coalition heard and
accepted your report as a status update, and did not designate or assign review to the followup
committee. Accordingly, our reply is not a formal review, but are comments that most likely are already
to be addressed by LSA.
Wind Study:
The Coalition desires that the Wind Study calculate wind speeds before and after (simulated)
construction of proposed Lake Merritt Tower Apartments for at least the following locations:
(a) several points on the surface of the lake
(b) the east side pedestrian pathway along the Channel at the line of the OUSD fence
(c) at both pathwaysunder thecenter ofthevehicle bridge
(d) at the center of the north and south topside sidewalks ofthevehicle bridge
(e) at the center of the bicycle-pedestrian bridge
(f) at the easterly portion of the 'passive park' area adjoining the project
(g) at the public sidewalk fronting the project along E 12th Street
Shadow Study:
The Coalition desires that the study provide Drawings todepict maximum shadows cast by the
proposed building during:
(a) the Winter Solstice

(b) the Summer Solstice
(c) the Equinox
(d) particularly how the new building's shadows may impinge on thenew Tidal Marsh on the
west side of the Channel (near the South entrance of the Convention Center Building).
Importance: Tidal marsh plants require full sun. The Coalitiondesires to be informed if the new
building's height willcast more than minimum of shadows on the Tidal Marsh. Extended lengthy
shadows would affect the Marsh's restoration effort. Success of the Tidal Marsh is a requirement of
the City's permits with the U.S. Army Corps and the State Fish & Wildlife Agency.
Naomi Schiff
Joel Peter
James E Vann
Subcommittee for Coordination on Lake Merritt Boulevard Tower Apartments Project
-----Original Message----From: Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com>

To: jamesevann <jamesevann@aol.com>
Cc: Naomi <Naomi@17th.com>
Sent: Tue, Oct 28, 2014 3:02 pm
Subject: RE: Update on "Shadow" & "Wind" Studies at "Remainder Parcel" for Meas DD Coalition
Hi James and Naomi,
Just checking indo you have suggestions to forward to me relating to the scope for
LSAs wind and shadow study?
Thank you,
_____________________________________________

Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 11:21 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Naomi@17th.com
Subject: Re: Update on "Shadow" & "Wind" Studies at "Remainder Parcel" for Meas DD Coalition
Good morning, Hui,

Our appreciation for the information you shared on shadow & wind studies for the LM Blvd remainder
parcel. Interested, relevant persons have been asked to review the submittal. We will followup with
you early next week whether or not we have additional suggestions relating to the scope .
James E Vann,
for Meas DD Subcommittee

Hi James and Naomi,
I am contacting you as two members on the Measure DD subcommittee taskforce

following the 12th St Remainder Parcel development. Please feel free to share this
communication with others on Measure DD/taskforce who would be interested, as you
deem necessary.
...
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
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Li, Hui Chang; Gray, Neil D.
Lake Merritt Blvd Apartments Zoning
Tuesday, June 03, 2014 9:47:03 AM
There are two zoning proposals on the table for this site, and well be bringing both of these options
to the Planning Commission:
(1) Zoning District - D-LM-1 Urban Residential

Height District 275 ft
(2) Zoning District - D-LM-1 Urban Residential

Height District 85ft, with additional height (275ft) allowed with CUP
The restrictions/requirements for ground floor uses in the D-LM-1 Urban Residential zone for this
site have not changed since the original proposal was taken to Planning Commission a year ago:
New construction required to incorporate at least 750sf ground floor commercial space, since
frontage is on a "Commercial Transition
Corridor" Corridor AND is more than 25ft wide AND is (either within an opportunity site OR on a
corner lot).
Parking requirements:
Current proposal for sites east of the Channel is 1space/unit, but we will now have the option for
parking in-lieu fee for reductions
Let me know if youd like to discuss further.
Christina Ferracane
Strategic Planning Division
City of Oakland | Planning and Building Department
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Ste3315 | Oakland, CA 94612
T: (510) 238-3903 |Fax: (510) 238-6538 |cferracane@oaklandnet.com
www.oaklandnet.com/planning
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 5:51 PM
To: Gray, Neil D.; Ferracane, Christina
Subject: RE: Request for Assistance: Housing Element
Neil - Here you go my write-in is in red. I did not confirm the existing zoning. I remember we
discussed how the zoning for this parcel will need to be updated as part of the LMSAP to allow
for residential tower.
Christina do you know what is the proposed zoning amendment for this parcel? Also, I am
hearing conflicting info about whether a CUP for this height will be required or notdo you know
the latest to share?
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Gray, Neil D.

To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: FW: Request for Assistance: Housing Element
Hi Hu Chang,
Would you mind filling out the Lake Merritt Blvd row of the attached spread sheet? The project is a
bit of a moving target, so I thought you might have the most recent information.
Thanks,
____________________
Neil Gray, Planner III
Bureau of Planning
Development/Zoning Permits Division
City of Oakland
(510)238-3878
From: Parker, Alicia

To: Gray, Neil D.
Subject: RE: Request for Assistance: Housing Element
Hi Neil,
Can you please provide me with information on Lake Merritt Boulevard, 1900 Broadway, 1331
Harrison Project by this Thursday? Ive attached the spreadsheet I need filled out and an example of
what was included for 1331 Harrison St. in the previous Housing Element. If you dont have all the
details, thats fine, but please let me know.
Thanks,
Alicia
From: Parker, Alicia

Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 3:50 PM
To: Gray, Neil D.
Subject: Request for Assistance: Housing Element

Hello,
Can you please review the attached spreadsheet and fill in the information that is currently blank for
your projects (that have either been approved or are planned)? I pulled these projects from the
major projects list for using in the Housing Element update. If the information is not available please
indicate N/A. Can you please provide me with this information by Thursday 6/5?
We are mandated by State law to include a housing production inventory (with detailed project
information) in the Housing Element. We are scheduled to have a second draft Housing Element by
June 18, so your timely assistance with this is greatly appreciated.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Alicia Parker, AICP | City of Oakland | Department of Planning & Building | 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza,
Suite 3315, Oakland, CA 94612 | Tel. (510) 238.3362 | Fax (510) 238.6538
aparker@oaklandnet.com | www.oaklandnet.com/planning
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"JamesEVann@aol.com"; "joelpeter88@gmail.com"; "mikeudkow@gmail.com"; "wthrelfall@pacbell.net"; "Naomi@17th.com"
Estes, Lesley
Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments Project-Community Meeting January 20, 2015 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Community-Meeting-Flyer_150120.pdf
Please help circulate and spread the word
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Cook, Brigitte
Ronnie Turner (rtdevelops@comcast.net)
Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments Project-Community Meeting January 20, 2015 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Community-Meeting-Flyer_150120.pdf
Hi Brigitte, Could you please post this meeting notice on your weekly announcements and help get the word out? Thank
you!
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Li, Hui Chang
Lake Merritt Boulevard
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 8:17:50 PM
Dear Ms. Li,

Last night I attended the Community Meeting about the Lake Merritt Boulevard
development. I sincerely appreciate your being there, and look forward to learning
more at future opportunities.
As this process continues, please consider advocating for:
1. Adding more mixed-used spaces on the ground floor. Based on Urban CoreIntegral's suggestion that "residential comes before commercial," adding so many
new residents should create a market for new small businesses to serve these
residents (dry-cleaner, hairdresser, natural food store). This would proactively
contribute to the revitalization that the Lake Merritt Plan claims to promote.
2. Reducing tower height. I understand that the developers simply want to build to
the max allowed by Oakland's zoning code. But the City should recognize that a
building of the proposed scale will significantly alter the natural beauty and built
aesthetic of the Lake Merritt area. 1200 Lakeshore and 576 Bellevue proove that
highrise development around the lake constitute a visual blight and disturb the
experience of residents and recreational visitors.
I recognize that is far to early to pass any serious judgement on this project. So I
hope you will not understand this as a letter of opposition. What I do hope is that
the City, after granting special privileges to these developers, will be firm in
demanding that however the project ultimately evolves, it will contribute to--and
certainly not detract from--this beautiful community.
Appreciating your attention,
Chelsea
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Gerard, Jennie
Lane, Patrick; Li, Hui Chang; Ronnie Turner; Merlin Edwards; Brad Flewellen
Lake Merritt Tower Project - E. 12th Street
Monday, April 06, 2015 10:41:41 PM
UrbanCore DDA Term Sheet Amendment 4 3 15.docx
Jennie, please review this with Abel. I think this captures what we discussed. UDR is
reviewing this at the same time, so I will let you know if they have any proposed
changes. Let's finalize this asap so Abel can discuss his support for the project with the
other Council Members before the CED Committee meeting next Tuesday April 14th. Let
me know any questions. Thanks, Michael
_______________________
Michael E. Johnson, President
UrbanCore Development, LLC
4096 Piedmont Avenue
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
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e:mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
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Michael Johnson
Lane, Patrick; Li, Hui Chang
Flynn, Rachel; Moss, Tomiquia; Zack Wasserman
Lake Merritt Tower
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 12:19:21 PM
Patrick, Hui Chang: I have confirmed with my likely capital partner that we can close
the $5.1 million purchase of the land by June 30, 2015. I hope this gets considered
as part of the decision to pursue Option A as discussed. Let me know if you have
any questions.
Regards, Michael
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Michael E.Johnson, President
Oakland, CA 94611
c: (415) 748-2300 mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
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Lane, Patrick
leasing vs. sale of City owned property
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:52:00 PM
Reso 85324 CMS on leasing City-owned property.pdf
Hi Michael,
The City Council adopted a resolution in December, 2014 to establish a general policy to lease
rather than sell City property. (See attached Resolution No. 85324; staff report link here:
https://oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2012567&GUID=F80D48A1-1F60-4DFCBF4F-F046EE230698).
Exceptions to this general policy can be made on a case-by-case basis.
What this means for the 12th St Remainder project is that as part of the staff report and resolution
for DDA approval by City Council, I will need to provide a rationale that it is in the Citys best
interest to sell rather than lease the property to you. So, please help provide me some reasons to
support a sale rather than long-term lease.
The obvious one that I will mention is that this policy was adopted after the City issued an RFP
for sale of land and we were already at the end of an 18-month negotiation process so it should not
applybut I still need to be able provide some analysis that shows a long-term lease option has
been contemplated but it is not in the best interest of the City.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
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Lane, Patrick
Letter to James Vann October 2014 - OCA comments
Sunday, October 26, 2014 7:49:59 PM
Letter to James Vann October 2014.doc
2013-2014 Aff Hsg.ppt
Hui Chang and Patrick Attached are my revisions to the letter, plus an attachment that I reference
in the letter (a list of recent affordable housing projects the City as subsidized). Under Item 3, it
appears that Kirin has some questions that I couldnt answer.
Can you please complete that portion? Ill be out Monday-Wednesday so if you want the letter to
go out before Thursday with my signature, feel free to have the letter go out under Patricks
signature. Thanks, Rachel
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Flynn, Rachel
Subject: FW: Letter to James Vann October 2014 - OCA comments
FYI Rachel, I know you are still working on some edits yourself but see attached for the redline
changes Kirin made.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
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To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Letter to James Vann October 2014 - OCA comments
Here you go.
Kiran
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Attachments:
Christine Cherdboonmuang
Pattillo, Chris; Moore, Jim; jahazielbonillaoaklandpc@gmail.com; Coleman, Michael;
jmyres.oakplanningcommission@gmail.com; nagrajplanning@gmail.com; Emily Weinstein
eastlakeunited@gmail.com; Li, Hui Chang; Gray, Neil D.; Lane, Patrick; Ranelletti, Darin
Letter to Planning Commission re. E. 12th St. Remainder Parcel, from Eastlake United for Justice
Wednesday, April 01, 2015 3:04:41 PM
Executive Summary EUJ Planning Commission 04.01.15.pdf
EUJ Letter to Planning Commissioners FINAL 04.01.15.pdf
Dear Planning Commissioners,

On behalf of Eastlake United for Justice, I would like to submit this letter regarding
the proposed development on the E. 12th St. Remainder Parcel. If you are able,
please review our concerns and requests in this letter before the meeting this
evening. Due to the length of the letter, we have provided an executive summary
as a separate document.
We look forward to speaking with you tonight! Please let us know if you have any
questions or comments.
Thank you,
Christine Cherdboonmuang
510 254 1879
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Michael Johnson
Mike Pyatok; Li, Hui Chang; Dan Hogman
LMB Apts open space maintenance/improvements
Thursday, January 08, 2015 2:53:22 PM
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Hi Michael,
Do you have a detailed description of how the developer will improve and maintain the open space adjacent to the
LMB apartment site? I need this description for the PRAC staff report.
Thanks,
Neil
Neil Gray, Planner III | City of Oakland | Bureau of Planning | 250 Frank H. Ogawa, Suite 2114 |Oakland, CA 94612 |
Phone: (510)238-3878| Fax: (510) 238-4730 | Email: ngray@oaklandnet.com | Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
From: Michael Johnson [mailto:mjohnson@urbancorellc.com]

Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 2:54 PM
To: Dan Hogman
Cc: Mike Pyatok; Li, Hui Chang; rtdevelops@comcast.net; Ferracane, Christina; Lane, Patrick; Gray, Neil D.
Subject: Re: Lake Merritt BART Station Area Plan - Changes to Tower Regulations
Dan, I don't understand the 14, 442 calc. Can you send a diagram outline. I think the
version that should be used is the 12, 776 sf, so please send an outline of this
version. Thanks, MJ
On Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 2:40 PM, Dan Hogman <dhogman@pyatok.com> wrote:
Hui Chang, Mike,
Here is the latest areas takeoff, and numbers vary, depending on how you measure.
12,776 SF measured at perimeter, or the enclosed are of the tower, per Mikes previous email, slightly updated.
12,586 SF measured at perimeter, subtracting the elevator shafts. All other shafts are included. This is the actual
built floor area.
Or, measured by multiplying length and width 12,870 SF - 196-6 x 656 where 656 is the width of the bulk of the tower, bays excluded.
14,442 SF - 196-6 x 736 where 736 is the maximum width extend. Please note that the tower steps in at bulk
and steps once again, at core.
Thanks, and please let me know if you need any other areas or dimensions.
Dan Hogman / Project Architect / 510 465 7010 x125
From: Mike Pyatok

Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 12:57 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang; Dan Hogman
Cc: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com; rtdevelops@comcast.net; Ferracane, Christina; Lane, Patrick; NGray@oaklandnet.com
Subject: RE: Lake Merritt BART Station Area Plan - Changes to Tower Regulations
Hi Dan- as per the comments below, can you double-check the area of our tower? thanks

510-465-7010 ext 118
510-410-0260 Mobile
From: Li, Hui Chang [mailto:HLi@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 11:25 AM
To: Mike Pyatok
Cc: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com; rtdevelops@comcast.net; Dan Hogman; Ferracane, Christina; Lane, Patrick;
NGray@oaklandnet.com
Thanks, Mike.
The comparative information on 1200 Lakeshore is helpful.
To be clear, I calculated that the Lake Merritt Tower foot print is 13,510 SF assuming a length of 193 and width of
70. Can you confirm those two dimensions are correct?
I have copied Christina Ferracane, planning staff for the Lake Merritt Plan, to this email, so she is aware of your
concerns that these recommended tower regulations will make middle-range, market-rate rental apartments
infeasible in the Oakland market.
As I understand from Christina, longer building lengths can be allowed with a CUP
This item will be heard next at the CED Committee on 10/28 (from 2 to 4pm). The related staff report for this
agenda item is not yet public, but I can track it and let you know about it once it is. So, at this point, I recommend
your team call and write a letter with your concerns to members of the City Council, especially those on the CED
committee (Reid, McElhaney, Schaaf, Kernighan). You should also plan to attend the 10/28 CED committee and
speak on this issue. After CED, this item is scheduled to be heard at City Council twice 11/5 and 11/18.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li

Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 6:50 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com; rtdevelops@comcast.net; Dan Hogman
Hi Hui Chang
The enclosed area of our Lakeside Tower is actually about 12,750 sf.
I would like to point out, that 1200 Lakeshores footprint is 210 long and 75 wide, with a diagonal of about 225.
While it has about 13,000 sf of enclosed space, it has wrap-around balconies on all 4 sides, so its footprint is more
like 15,750 sf
I dont know where the Planning Commission is coming from on this issue, but I believe their recommendations will
produce infeasible projects for Oakland, or at best, they will work only for luxury condos, with only about 8 units per
floor at most. This wont work for middle-range, market-rate rental apartments which need at least 12 or more units
per floor to pay for all the structure, elevators, fire stairs and fire-fighting systems. This is the problem with studies
that refer to towers in places like San Francisco and Vancouver. Both are very high-end marketsthey simply dont
apply to Oaklands real estate conditions. The reality is that while the construction costs for such a building are the
same whether in Oakland or San Francisco, the rents or sales prices are lower in Oakland. Hence the need for a
different building type. Also, the staff recommendation of a maximum length of 150 will produce only about 10
units per floor.

510-465-7010 ext 118
510-410-0260 Mobile

Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 4:22 PM
To: Mike Pyatok
Cc: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com; rtdevelops@comcast.net
Hi again Mike,
This is what I calculated based on the latest drawings you submitted. Could you help me confirm that this is
correct? Feel free to give me a call. Thank you!
Staff
Planning
Commission
recommended
October 8,
Lake Merrit
Blvd Apts @
12th St
Remainder
Parcel
size
% of site
Maximum Floor Plate

Maximum building length of building
Maximum diagonal length
Minimum distance between towers
recommendation
10,000 SF or 65%75% of site area
150'
180'
50'
2014
6,500 to 8,500
SF
90' to 100'
125'
115'
Parcel
13510
193.2
205
n/a
(acre)
area
40075.2
34%
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: 'Mike Pyatok'
Cc: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com; rtdevelops@comcast.net; Lane, Patrick; Gray, Neil D.
Hi Mike,
If City Council decides to go with Planning Commission recommendations, then, yes the Lake Merritt Blvd Apts
would be subjected to these new rules. This agenda item (i.e. approval of Lake Merritt Station Area Plan and
associated FEIR and related zoning changes) goes to the CED Committee on 10/28. Staff is finalizing that staff
report today. Staff will have to show in the report to Council how these tower regulations would apply to the Lake
Merritt Blvd Apts.
So, can you do me a favor and fill in what the measurements are for Lake Merrit Blvd Apts in table below?
Staff is also considering including data on the last 3 towers that were built downtown Essex Ellington, and 100
Grand to show how those tower dimensions compare to the tower regulations that PC recommended.
Maximum Floor Plate

Maximum building length of building
Maximum diagonal length
Minimum distance between towers
Staff
recommendation
10,000 SF or
65%to 75% of site
area
150'
180'
50'
Planning
Commission
recommended
October 8, 2014
Lake Merritt
Blvd Apts @
12th St
Remainder
Parcel
6,500 to 8,500
SF
90' to 100'
125'
115'
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691

To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com; rtdevelops@comcast.net; Lane, Patrick; Gray, Neil D.
Subject: Re: Lake Merritt BART Station Area Plan - Changes to Tower Regulations
These changes basically kill the financial feasibility of any towers for anywhere in Oakland. I am surprised
the Commission can be so naive.

But since the lakeside tower was submitted before these changes, are we subjected to this change in rules?
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 10, 2014, at 12:27 PM, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
I want to make sure your team is aware of the revised tower standards that were recommended by
Planning Commission as a last-minute change last night.
See email below from Christina (planner for the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan).
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Ferracane, Christina

To: Gray, Neil D.; Li, Hui Chang; Patrick Lane (plane@oaklandnet.com)
Subject: FW: Lake Merritt BART Station Area Plan - Changes to Tower Regulations
Below are the revised tower standards that were recommended by PC as a last-minute change last
night:
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I am conferring with Darin and Rachel, but I think that staff will clarify that we do not support the PCs
recommended changes. It would also be advisable for you to contact Urban Core, so they can express
their opinion about this to PC.
Christina Ferracane, Planner II | City of Oakland | Bureau of Planning | 250 Frank H. Ogawa, Suite
3315|Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510)238-3903| Fax: (510) 238-6538| Email:
From: Chris Pattillo [mailto:pattillo@pgadesign.com]

Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 9:36 AM
To: Ferracane, Christina
Cc: Merkamp, Robert; Flynn, Rachel
Subject: Re: Lake Merritt BART Station Area Plan - Chinatown Coalition and OHA comments
Christina,
First I want to thank you for the pace of your presentation. I presume you were going through
things at a slow, even pace so that the translators could follow your presentation but I also
appreciated it. I was able to follow everything you said whereas frequently the staff presentations
are delivered with such speed it strains the brain to keep up. I also thought the content was right
on, clear and just the right amount of detail. Perfectly presented. Thank you.
With regard to the Tower Design Standards I was referring to the October 5, 2014
communication from OHA which had an attachment dated June 11, 2012 written by the
Coalition. The table with comparison data from Vancouver and San Francisco was in the
Coalition letter and the recommended heights I read into the record were actually in the OHA
letter under item 2. on page 2.

I have a hard copy of Chris Buckley's wordsmithing comments on the Design Guidelines. see
attached for reference documents. If any of this does not come through clearly you could ask
Naomi or Chris for their originals. I meant to include Chris' piece under the category of No. 4
"authorize staff to make minor ongoing revisions ....." If you have a problem with some of what
Chris Buckley suggested it is OK with me if you NOT take every word literally.
Great job last night.
Chris
Chris Pattillo FASLA
President
PGAdesign
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
444 17th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Direct | 510.550.8855
Main | 510.465.1284
PGAdesign.com
On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 9:28 PM, Ferracane, Christina <CFerracane@oaklandnet.com> wrote:

Hi Chris
I am trying to incorporate the conditions of approval recommended in the PCs motion tonite into a
City Council report due this Friday. I am hoping you can clarify which comment letters you were
referring to, so I make sure to capture the correct changes, specifically related to :
Revised tower standards (Chinatown Coalition letter?)
Chris Buckleys edits to the Design Guidelines (OHA letter)
Thanks for your time and thoughts on this, Christina
Christina Ferracane, Planner II | City of Oakland | Bureau of Planning | 250 Frank H. Ogawa, Suite
3315|Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510)238-3903| Fax: (510) 238-6538| Email:
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ghunter@oaklandnet.com; Li, Hui Chang
Major Projects Future Topic - 12th Street Remainder
Friday, May 02, 2014 10:47:14 AM
I want to discuss the 12th Street Remainder at the next meeting as a future topic. There are some
major policy and technical issues that have recently come up. In an effort to increase the density
more parking was needed. The new proposal is to locate some of the parking under the adjacent
open space. This requires relocation of a storm sewer line and approval of an easement under the
open space. But it also brings an opportunity to have the developer maintain this open space and
possibly additional revenue from the easement. When we schedule this discussion, we will need to
invite some PWA and Parks staff. Hui Chang is managing the project and can coordinate the
invitations.

Development Manager, City Of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
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Li, Hui Chang
Meas DD Coalition -- re Meeting of Mon, Nov 17.
Friday, November 07, 2014 11:57:32 AM
Hello Hui,
Michael is framing the agenda for Nov 17 meeting.
I am hoping the response on the "remainder parcel" issue will be reported on either by you or me
(hopefully, the letter addressed to the Meas DD Subcommittee will be received and can be presented).
Do you plan to attend the meeting ?
If so, do you desire to be listed on the agenda ?
Are there updates you desire to report ?
Thanks,
James Vann, 763-0142
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Measure DD Community Coalition; JamesEVann@aol.com Vann
Measure DD Coalition,Regarding 12th Street Remainder Parcel
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:19:25 PM
DD COALITION-12th St Parcel-4-21-2014.pdf
ATT718308.txt
Hello!
Attached please find a letter from the Measure DD Community Coalition, expressing some concerns
about the 12th Street remainder parcel. Thank you!
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Gray, Neil D.; Lane, Patrick; Hunter, Gregory (GHunter@oaklandnet.com)
Next steps & Community Benefit Asks - 12th St Remainder
Friday, July 25, 2014 4:47:00 PM
OTU letter April 2014.rtf
Meas DD Subcmmitte Notes 7-14-14.pdf
Hi Michael,
The report out to the Measure DD Coalition meeting Monday night went well. Here is link a to
meeting minutes, FYI, and also attached is written report from the subcommittee of our 7/17
meeting. While there were no additional comments on the design, do take note of the community
benefit asks on the last page from Meas DD group. In addition, a letter from the Oakland Tenant
Union has come to my attention (also attached).
In summary, OTU is asking the City to prohibit accruing "condominium conversion credits" on this
project (that a Developer would normally be allowed under the Citys condo conversion ordinance
if project is condo-mapped and rented out for the first 7 years) and a requirement that all tenants
be notified at the beginning of tenancy that the units are subject to being sold at any time at the
owner's discretion. (The latter point is not reflected in the attached letter but Mr. Vann elaborated
on this in subsequent emails to me).
Just to be clear, I am simply forwarding these letters to you right now as an FYI so you are kept in
the loop. I am not asking for a response from you at this point or stating a City position. I will
need to first coordinate the relevant City staff to meet internally to consider and discuss the issues
raised.
In terms of next steps, per ENA:

1. Updated project designs and applicable zoning applications due to Planning next week,
7/31 (I will remind relevant City staff to send any comments on the 7/15 drawings before
then).
2. We need to start planning the next Community Meeting, setting time, place and outreach,
which I will f/u on in a separate email
Thank you,
Hui-Chang Li


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Lane, Patrick
Osborne Financial Info Review for UDR
Friday, March 13, 2015 5:35:00 PM
Patrick,
When will we hear back from Osborne about his review of UDRs financial information? I think it
should be about now. Let me know if I should try to get some time set on his calendar to discuss
or if you will just follow up directly with him/Theresa.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


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Boyd, Diane
park - FW: Lake Merritt Tower
Friday, January 16, 2015 10:24:00 AM
Lake Merritt Tower Landscape Concept_7-15-14.pdf
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 10:04 AM
To: Gray, Neil D.; 'Michael Johnson'
Cc: Lane, Patrick; 'Mike Pyatok'; 'Dan Hogman'; 'Ronnie Turner'; 'Brad Flewellen'; 'Chris Kent';
Merkamp, Robert
Subject: RE: Lake Merritt Tower
Michael,
I talked to Neil and he is telling me the level of drawing and detail is not enough for him to take
to PRAC (the attached drawing is what we have from July 2014).
I recall when your team met with staff and subcommittee of Measure DD to get additional
feedback in July, we provided the following comments:
keep it a passive, low-maintenance open space

create better access to link new building to channel trail via park
consider reducing plantings shown along south side border of park to create better
access/linkage to adjacent OUSD site as well increase general visibility of park from all
directions for safety reasons and to not block views of the new building
I assumed by now you would have updated and refined drawings that reflect those comments.
So there are two options we see:
OPTION 1 provide more details to the attached drawing/park plan, as requested by Neil by 1/20,
so he can make the 1/23 staff deadline to be on PRAC agenda for 2/11
OPTION 2 Postpone going to PRAC for park approval until after Planning Commission approval
(i.e. April 8th). In this case, you would have to pay $2,906.13 for a separate minor CUP for the
park space.
Please let us know what you decide.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Gray, Neil D.

Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:01 AM
To: Michael Johnson
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Li, Hui Chang; Mike Pyatok; Dan Hogman; Ronnie Turner; Brad Flewellen; Chris Kent;
Merkamp, Robert
Subject: RE: Lake Merritt Tower
Hi Michael,
Can you provide plans that are somewhat conceptual? For instance, the types of plantings instead
of the exact species could be identified. We need something real for the PRAC to advise the
Planning Commission regarding the CUP. Another option may be to approve the project with a
condition that you return later and apply for the CUP for the park improvements. In this case, you
would have to pay $2,906.13 for a separate minor CUP for the park space. I am concerned that the
community would want to see the landscape plans prior to approval of the tower.
--Neil

Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 11:43 PM
To: Gray, Neil D.
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Li, Hui Chang; Mike Pyatok; Dan Hogman; Ronnie Turner; Brad Flewellen; Chris Kent
Subject: Lake Merritt Tower
Neil, the folks at Pyatok informed me that you are requesting more
detailed Landscape Plans for the proposed park adjacent to our project. I
would like to ask if we can avoid this additional design work at this time.
This will require more investment by our team in advance of getting the
entitlements approved by the Planning Commission for the project, and
getting a DDA approved by the Council. I believe there is sufficient time
to have a detailed plan prepared with the City's and Commmunity input
after these two items are approved. The design concept currently can be
explained sufficiently by our landscape architects to the Parks & Rec
Committee, and we can ask them not for final approval, but just review
of the concept, and come back to them for a formal approval later.
Please consider this approach. Thanks for your consideration. We look

forward to hearing from you. Regards, Michael
_______________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c:(415) 748-2300
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Miller, Scott (SMiller@oaklandnet.com)
Manasse, Edward; Ferracane, Christina; ghunter@oaklandnet.com; Li, Hui Chang
Planner for 12th Street Remainder Site
Monday, May 20, 2013 5:12:10 PM
I received a request from the developer tentatively approved for the 12th Street Remainder Site.
They requested a pre-application meeting with Planning for the project. Given the coordination
issues with the Lake Merritt Specific Plan, and the fact that Ed was on the selection committee, I
think we need both long range and current planning staff for the meeting. Can you assign someone
to work on this project?

Oakland CA 94612
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Li, Hui Chang
"jungw@pacbell.net"; "marinacarlson3@yahoo.com"; "epasewal@wm.com"; "darbyandbruno@comcast.net"; "OaklandCTChamber@aol.com";
"eastlakemerchantsassociation@gmail.com"; "isabelle.beauchamps@acgov.org"; "patwilliams3830@comcast.net"; "lithium201202@gmail.com";
"stacy_harris@dot.ca.gov"; "wilbert.lee.wl@gmail.com"; "stffnammons@yahoo.com"; "mark@borsuk.com"; "pslane@oaklandnet.com"; "bgeiser@lmi.net";
"jpapts@gmail.com"; "darbyandbruno@comcast.net"; "Angela@120lakeshore.com"; "geoff@120lakeshore.com"; "rbelle@creativedevelopmentpartners.com";
"brian_stanke@yahoo.com"; "1michaelkatz1@gmail.com"; "laneytower@peralta.edu"; "susanakonishi@gmail.com"; "nubianshakur@icloud.com";
"Jaspereoton@yahoo.com"; "rita.dettore@gmail.com"; "kent@poadesign.com"; "dana-king@sbcglobal.net"; "anotherhorizon@sbcglobal.net";
"kunzeiow@gmail.com"; "sam@4mbd.com"; "lynntieutruong@gmail.com"; "tangngocmy@hotmail.com"; "brianogan1628@yahoo.com"; Kong, Heidi;
"newdoris@gmail.com"; "robertraburn@covad.net"; "danhogman@yahoo.com"; "jamesevann@aol.com"; "chinapharr@icloud.com";
"dannette.c.lambert@gmail.com"; "electronicarx@gmail.com"; "workingchange@yahoo.com"; "tonymarksblock@gmail.com"
PRAC Meeting, Feb 11th @ 4:30pm on park adjcaent to "12th St Remainder Parcel"
Thursday, February 05, 2015 5:18:00 PM
To view the PRAC agenda & related staff report (Item 9A), visit:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/a/prac/index.htm
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Jens Hillmer (JHHillmer@oaklandnet.com); Tam, Esther (ETam@oaklandnet.com); Lebron, Christine
(CLebron@oaklandnet.com); Li, Hui Chang
Cole, Doug (DCole@oaklandnet.com)
Property Docs
Friday, November 09, 2012 4:39:28 PM
There are several docs available for the three properties - 23 rd & Valdez, T-5/6 and 12 th Street
Remainder. They include:
Property Management/Disposition Plan Descriptions
G:\Governor's Budget - Major Projects List\Property Management Plan\Property Management

Plan\C. Property Held in Retention for Future Development\ [three files]
Project Benefits Descriptions
G:\Governor's Budget - Major Projects List\Property Management Plan\Property Management

Plan\Successor Agency Disposition Strategy\ Agency Project Benefit Information Sheets PL 11-09-12
I have also half drafted the closed session report

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lake_merritt_plan@oaklandnet.com
Public Meeting for Proposed Housing Development-1/20
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"rtdevelops@comcast.net"
"cbeverly@urbancorellc.com"; Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com); Gerard, Jennie; Mendoza,
Mandalyn
RE: 12th St Parcel - OUTREACH LIST
Hi Ronnie,
If I am understanding your email message correctly, I gather that, for this first upcoming meeting,
you will only be utilizing the stakeholder data provided by District 2 Council Office -- is that
correct?
Just to summarize, the City has provided your team the key contacts from 5 sources:
1) District 2 Office (refer to Jennies original email)
2) District 3 Office (Cleveland Heights list-serve: stevemawoodys@gmail.com and D3 listserve: bcook@oaklandnet.com)
3) Lake Merritt Station Area Plan contacts both email and snail mail addresses provided
4) Schilling Gardens contacts both email and snail mail addresses provided (for people who
were either interested in the Schilling Garden project or commented on the EIR)
5) Property owners within 1 mile and within 300 feet around the site -- snail mail addresses
only
This Oct 28th meeting is now less than two weeks away. If your team would rather not at this stage
of the project extend your outreach to those within a 300 feet radius of the site, I recommend you
at least email the meeting notice to all the above email addresses I have provided to you.
I will go ahead and get your notice to the District 3 list-serve. Will you be able to get the notice
out to all other email addresses by close of business today? (Please let me now if you need me
to resend you any of the contacts.)
Thanks,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Ronnie Turner [mailto:rtdevelops@comcast.net]

To: Li, Hui Chang; Mendoza, Mandalyn
Subject: 12th St Parcel - OUTREACH LIST
Hui Chang and Mandalyn:
Mandalyn, Hui Chang (city staff to the 12 th Street project), has provided a list of owner addresses in
the 1 mile and 300 foot radius per zoning; as potential addresses for outreach. Theres no email
addresses, but snail mail addresses, and the planning phase of programming for the project
technically has not started just yet until after our initial outreach effort. What we want as a team is
to present our concept and get feedback from stakeholders that reside on the east side of the lake
as a development team. We would like to proceed as efficiently and effectively in getting the word
out for our October 28 community meeting. With that being said, using the established work over
the past few years surrounding the Lake Merritt Area planning process, it is our understanding that
the interested stakeholders have been identified.
We are while aware of the outreach that councilperson Kernighan has done during the Lake Merritt
Area Plan process. We want to piggy-back on that outreach and utilize the electronic data to
communicate with stakeholders already identified from this work, and this has been provided by
Mandalyn from the councilpersons office. We want to engage those who have exhibited interest for
the development of the 12 th Street site. Utilizing the stakeholder data provided by District 2 Council
Office, this will better fulfill what will begin a well conceived outreach campaign for this initial
community meeting. So, what we are looking for is a consensus on moving forward with the best
tools to help achieve the results we all want to achieve in informing those most affected by the 12th
Street development. By having the continuity of this information from the previous efforts we wont
leave out the pertinent stakeholders to interact with throughout the planning entitlement process.
We will be able to best do that by using the list provided by the District 2, which I am sure will
overlap with the planning department legal radius list. And once we are fully engaged into the
planning process, the radius list will be fully utilized along with the clearly identified stakeholders
from our outreach efforts.
Best,
Ronnie M. Turner, President

TURNER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE GROUP
4100 Redwood Road, Suite 170
Oakland, CA 94619
510.395.2766 Direct
510.250.0853 Fax
www.TurnerDevelopmentRG.com

Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 12:03 PM
To: Michael E. Johnson; Merlin Edwards
Cc: Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller
Subject: RE: 12th St Parcel - OUTREACH LIST
Michael,
Attached are two lists of property owners surrounding the site: one is a 1 mile radius, the
second is a 300 ft radius (the Citys standard noticing radius for Planning cases). This is just
property owners, and does not include individual addresses for units unless they are condos.

Did you decide on a date/plan for public meeting # 1 at your Thursday meeting?
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Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Michael E. Johnson [mailto:mjohnson@urbancorellc.com]

Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 PM
To: Merlin Edwards
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller
Subject: Re: 12th St Parcel - OUTREACH LIST
Thx Merlin. Hope to see you on Thurs. MJ

Michael E. Johnson
President
UrbanCore-Integral, LLC
457 10th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
On Aug 20, 2013, at 9:22 PM, Merlin Edwards <meko11@pacbell.net> wrote:

I have been in conversation with Councilmember Pat Kernighan and her staff. I
have received a list of community groups and the contact informationfor them.
As we move forward we willput in place a plan that will be develop by the
Urban Core team. I the organizations listed below are not on the list we will be
sure to incorporate them on to my list.
Merlin
From: Michael E. Johnson <mjohnson@urbancorellc.com>

To: "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: Ronnie Turner <RTdevelops@comcast.net>; Merlin Edwards
<meko11@pacbell.net>; Michael Pyatok <mpyatok@pyatok.com>; Peter Waller
<pwaller@pyatok.com>
Hui Chang, thanks for all the info. I will review it all with our team at our
Thursday mtg. We will contact the various groups as appropriate. Then we will
get back to you with a proposed approach. Thx, Michael
Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
On Aug 20, 2013, at 5:19 PM, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Michael,
[This is the 3rd email I am sending you containing contact info for
outreach of the first public meeting for the 12th St Parcel].
Attached is the e/mailing information for all the people who were
either interested in the Schilling Gardens project or commented on
the EIR.
(Background: Schilling Gardens is the project adjacent to Snow

Park. Opponents/historic preservation types/anti-high rise types of
this project were asking for the City to swap this site for the 12th St
Parcel in order to save the gardens/ prevent development on the
gardens.
http://oaklandwiki.org/Schilling_Gardens
Note: some on the attached mailing list might be ones who would be
opposed to development on the 12th St parcel too).
Heather Klein, (Planner for the Schlling Gardens site) recommends

that at a minimum that the following folks be notified:
Oakland Heritage Alliance info@oaklandheritagealliance.org
446 17th Street, Suite 301, Oakland CA 94612
Coalition of Advocates for Lake Merritt c/o 251 Wayne
Ave, Oakland CA 94612
Golden Gate Audubon Society 2530 San Pablo Ave, Suite
G, Berkeley, CA 94702
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Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
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RE: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments Project-Community Meeting January 20, 2015 6:30-8:00 p.m.
EWD201501a CH Community Mtg.pdf
High
Hui Chang,
Without the source file, this is the best I can do. Please see attached.
May Tam
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To: Li, Hui Chang
Importance: High
Please send source file (word/ publisher).
We cannot work with PDF
May Tam
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To: Li, Hui Chang
I will see what we can do, and try to get this back to you by the end of today.
Please keep in mind for future projects allow 2 weeks turn around time.
We are in the middle of a big translation project for HSD.
May Tam
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To: Tam, May
Subject: FW: Lake Merritt Boulevard Apartments Project-Community Meeting January 20, 2015 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Hi May,
You presented at the Economic & Workforce Development staff meeting last month.
Can your office translate the attached flyer for me?
I need a pretty quick turnaround as we are looking to send notices out today.
Let me know what you can do.
Thank you!
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


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Li, Hui Chang
RE: RE: E 12 Street Property - DRAFT ENA
Friday, May 10, 2013 8:48:38 AM
Hi Hui Chang:
Thank you for communicating with Michael Johnson. Please draft a quick email to Gregory to let him
know about the planning issue that we discussed yesterday. Please let me see the email before you
mail it to him. Thank you!
Jens
Jens Hillmer
Urban Economic Coordinator
City of Oakland
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel.: 510-238-3317
Jhhillmer@oaklandnet.com
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 5:24 PM
To: Michael Johnson
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Hillmer, J H
Subject: RE: E 12 Street Property - DRAFT ENA
Michael,
Attached is the ENA draft that has been reviewed by the City Attorneys office. There are no
substantive changes in this version compared to what I sent you earlier. The proposed schedule
remains essentially the same. However, please review this attached draft and record any
comments, questions, or proposed modifications using the track changes function and email
back to me.
At this point, I am aiming to get this item (i.e. Authorization for an ENA with UrbanCore-Integral for
development of 12 th Street Remainder Parcel) scheduled on the CED Committee June 25 th agenda
and will begin to draft the staff report to City Council. I might be calling on you for information, if
needed, for the purposes of writing the report. A draft of our ENA will be included as an Attachment
to the staff report, so we should have a substantially agreed upon ENA by May 30 th, (which is when
the staff report is due for me.)
I will continue to keep you posted on the staff report schedule as things develop.
I am also attaching an updated Schedule of Performance that assumes a July 2nd ENA execution
date.
Let me now if you have any questions,
Thanks!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li
Uban Economic Analyst

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 3:10 PM
To: 'Michael Johnson'
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Lane, Patrick
Subject: CORRECTION RE: E 12 Street Property - DRAFT ENA
Michael,
I found out that I need to correct statements I wrote in my email from last week.
Apparently, the 12 th Street parcel *is* part of the State clawback order from the Controller . This
means that the transaction for the purchase of this property by the Redevelopment Agency from
the City will need to be reversed. The property will no longer be under the control of ORSA and so
this property will not be a part of the Property Management Plan, but will instead be returned to
the City.
As far as what this means for our ENA, it means we will remove references to ORSA, Property
Management Plan and Redevelopment Agency. Though we wont need to wait for Property
Management Plan approval before staff can seek ENA authorization from City Council, we still need
to wait for a Finding of Completion. (It seems because the funds to be returned to ORSA for the
Property transfer will be part of the payments ORSA will need to make to State before a Finding of
Completion can be issued). The Finding of Completion is expected in May, and I will keep you
updated about that.
However, all this doesnt change my expectation that the earliest we can take this to City Councils
CED Committee is July 9th, followed by a City Council vote on Tuesday, July 16 th.(Again, if it can be
earlier, I will let you know.)
Also, in regards to the Citys plans for the open space adjacent to the subject property, I spoke to
City staff and found out that there is no additional landscaping planned other than maintenance of
existing pond and grass seeding. Let me know if you have other questions about this.

Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 5:18 PM
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Lane, Patrick
Subject: RE: E 12 Street Property - DRAFT ENA
Hi Michael,
(First background once again.:-) The City received its DDR last week and we are now awaiting a
Meet & Confer meeting with the State about the amount demanded before the City makes a
payment. Once the DDR payment is made, the City expects to receive its Finding of Completion.
And only after the Finding of Completion can the City get the "Property Management Plan"
(which designates 12th St Remainder as parcel to be disposed for future development) approved by
the Oakland Oversight Board an States Department of Finance.
After approval of the Property Management Plan, then staff will return to City Council to seek
authorization to enter into an ENA with
UrbanCore-Integral for 12th St. Parcel. At this time, the earliest staff can expect to be scheduled for
City Councils CED Committee is July 9th, followed by a City Council vote on Tuesday, July 16 th. (If
things change and it can be sooner, I will surely try for that and let you know!).
Attached is a ENA document I *drafted* that is pending approval from the City Attorneys office but
I am sending to you now for your (/ attorneys) review, comments, and questions. For your easy
reference, I have summarized the proposed Schedule of Performance in the attached Excel
document sorted by 1) Deliverable Type and 2) Due Date (see two worksheets).
Please comment directly onto the attached draft of the ENA and propose modifications or make
comments and record using Track Changes and email back to me. I expect us to go back and
forth via email a few times and, of course, can meet/discuss as well if necessary.
We should aim to finalize/agree on the language and the schedule of the ENA between now and
before the Property Management Plan is scheduled for approval (I will let you know that date once I
get it, but right now is expected to be in May).
Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:02 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Lane, Patrick; Ronnie Turner
Subject: Re: E 12 Street Property
Thank you for this notification. We are very pleased to be selected and
are committed to developing a great project. I understand the steps you
outlined. We will await the draft ENA. Thanks, Michael
On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 5:52 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
Good news! The City Council accepted staff's recommendation to select
your development team to proceed with an ENA for development of the 12th
St Remainder Parcel.
Let me outline some next steps....
1. The City is now awaiting a "Due Diligence Review" (DDR) determination
from the Department of Finance (DOF) which is due this month. (The DDR
determines the amount in former ORA accounts to be distributed to taxing
entities.)
2. After the DDR amount demanded is paid, then DOF can issue the
Successor Agency a "Finding of Completion" .
3. After the City/Successor Agency receives a Finding of Completion,
then staff can submit a "Property Management Plan", which will designate
12th St Remainder as parcel to be disposed for future development, for
approval by the Oversight Board an DOF.
4. After approval of the Property Management Plan, then staff will
return to City Council to seek authorization to enter into an ENA with
UrbanCore-Integral for 12th St. Parcel.
I will start drafting the ENA document, etc. before sending you a draft
for your review and comments. I will aim to get you a draft in the next
2 weeks. We should aim to finalize/agree on the language and the
schedule of the ENA between now and #4 above so that once the Property
Management Plan is approved, the actual ENA is ready to go for Council
Approval.
Let me know if you have any questions.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li
City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
-----Original Message----From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:13 PM
To: 'Michael E. Johnson'
Subject: RE: E 12 Street Property
Hi Michael,
Thanks for checking. The report to Council is finalized and is on the
close session agenda for this coming Tuesday. I will be sure to let you
know the outcome of that meeting after it happens.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li
City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
-----Original Message----From: Michael E. Johnson [mailto:mjohnson@urbancorellc.com]

Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 1:09 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: E 12 Street Property
Good afternoon, I am just checking in with you on the status of your
report to the Council. Please advise us if you need anything else and
what your schedule is? Thx, Michael
Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Golde, James
Li, Hui Chang
Lane, Patrick
Re: "The Wedge"
Friday, August 16, 2013 6:23:03 PM
Great I can get the rest from Gill.

James
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James, I only know answers to some of the basics. See if attached write-up
helps.
2. I assume there is no APN designated yet since this is a newly created parcel
from former right-of-way.
3. 40,271 SF or .925 acres
4a. City of Oakland

4b. No
4c. City of Oakland acquired title by grant deed filed 6/20/11
6g. 2.5 million (%5,958 in closing costs)

6i. No
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Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Golde, James

Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 2:52 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Lane, Patrick
Subject: RE: "The Wedge"
Patrick or Hui Chang,

To expedite the process, can you take a look at this and fill out whatever
information you know on the site?
Thanks,
Regards,
JamesGolde
Manager | Real Estate Services

510-238-6354
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 10:55 AM
To: Golde, James
Cc: Lane, Patrick
Thanks for taking care of this James,
Just to give me an idea of what to expect: how long will it take to get this
done? i.e. for the title company to provide us a PDF of the recorded
document?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Lane, Patrick

Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 5:58 PM
To: Hayes, Gil
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Estes, Lesley; Hbert, Raymond; Lau, David W; Golde, James;
Neary, Mike
Thanks
I met with James Golde and gave him the maps. I will work with him to have
them recorded.

Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From: Hayes, Gil

Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 10:01 AM
To: Lane, Patrick
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Estes, Lesley; Hbert, Raymond; Lau, David W; Golde, James;
Neary, Mike
Subject: "The Wedge"
Patrick:
Just a follow up to our meeting yesterday in which I gave you the
original, yet-to-be-recorded, and completed (now signed almost by all
necessary parties) map for the Wedge. This map, once recorded, will
legally create the parcel which can, in turn, be sold or conveyed as
necessary. To complete this process you will need to have your title
company assist. As part of their process they will need to:
 Pick up the map from your offices
 Prepare copies and tax waiver
certificates as required by the County of Alameda. With these completed
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors will sign and seal the map.
 Record the map with the County
Recorder. Note that there are TWO original copies of the map. The
Clerk of the Recorders office will pick either copy for County processing
and will prepare the other map as a Conforming Copy.
 This Conforming copy is to be
returned to my office for our records.
 In addition to this, the Title
company should provide an electronic (.PDF) copy of the recorded
document to yourself and to my office. From this PDF we can run as
many copies as may be required for your subsequent sale or transfer.
Once recorded, please note that the LEGAL description of the wedge
will be: Parcel Two of Parcel Map 10111, as recorded in the office of
the Recorder for the County of Alameda, (followed by the
recording data of date , book, and page). A metes and bounds
description should not be used to insure that the easement information on
the map is conveyed to buyers
In addition, I have asked that $5,000 be reimbursed to the survey group
for a portion of the work over the last two years via the escrow process
of the sale. This should be coordinated thru Nila Wong so that it gets
deposited (however) into the correct account.
Hopefully (from my end) it is
g
finally
done.
GILBERT E. HAYES, PS
- City Surveyor
Public Works Agency

250 Frank Ogawa Plaza; Suite 4344
Oakland, California - 94612
510-238-3697 (Voice) - 510-238-6633 (Fax)

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Remainder.doc>
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Michael E. Johnson
Merlin Edwards
Li, Hui Chang; Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller
Re: 12th St Parcel - OUTREACH LIST
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42:28 PM

Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
Merlin
Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
Michael,
outreach of the first public meeting for the 12 th St Parcel].
Attached is the e/mailing information for all the people who were either
interested in the Schilling Gardens project or commented on the EIR.
(Background: Schilling Gardens is the project adjacent to Snow Park.

Opponents/historic preservation types/anti-high rise types of this
project were asking for the City to swap this site for the 12 th St Parcel in
order to save the gardens/ prevent development on the gardens.
opposed to development on the 12 th St parcel too).
Heather Klein, (Planner for the Schlling Gardens site) recommends that at
a minimum that the following folks be notified:
Oakland Heritage Alliance
info@oaklandheritagealliance.org 446 17 th Street, Suite 301,
Oakland CA 94612
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
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From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Farmer, Casey
Wald, Zachary; Li, Hui Chang
"Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)"
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 12:39:39 PM
Hi all,
I think Jennie Girard or Mandalynn Mendoza from the D2 staff may have more contacts in this area.
Sometimes large buildings, like 1200 Lakeshore, have list-servs or the property managers send
information so you might call or visit them.
This is a tricky area since its between a few official neighborhoods like Eastlake, Laney,
Chinatown, Lakeshore, etc. There is a Cleveland Heights list-serve which you could contact Steve
about: stevemawoodys@gmail.com (I dont know if there is interest from this neighborhood, as its
slightly removed, but its worth a shot).
I think that door-to-door outreach would be more effective here as many of the local buildings are
of non-English speakers or senior residences. Its not our district, so I dont have contacts for any of
these neighboring buildings.
Best,
Casey
From: Wald, Zachary

Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:15 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com); Farmer, Casey
Subject: RE: 12th St Parcel - OUTREACH LIST
Hui Chang
Thats good to know. Casey Farmer will be able to supply our contacts for the area.
Zac
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Wald, Zachary
Cc: Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)
Hi Zac,
UrbanCore-Integral or UCI, the Developer holding an ENA with the City on the 12th St
Remainder Parcel located in District 2, is getting ready to host its first public community meeting
to present their proposal, design, program. They are thinking about scheduling this for mid/late
September, after the market feasibility study (currently underway) is complete (expected early
September). [I have copied Michael Johnson, principal of Urban Core, to this email].
I am helping to coordinate the outreach for this first public meeting. I reached out to Christina
Ferracane (Planner for the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan) and Heather Klein (Planner for the
Schilling Gardens Site in District 3) as well as District 2 Office to provide key contacts for this
outreach.
Both Christina and Heather passed on e/mail distribution lists and key stakeholder contacts for
their respective projects and the D2 office forwarded key contacts as well. In addition, a list of
property owners and mailing addresses within a ~ 1 mile buffer around the site will be provided to
UCI. I think that should about cover it, but thought I should also check in with you about any
group/one we must NOT miss. Although this site is in D2, I am thinking there may be interested
people/groups in D3 located around/near the Lake that should be included as well.
The goal is to make sure there is broad outreach and adequate/advance notice for this first public
meeting.
Are there key contacts that you could pass on to be included this outreach?
Thanks in advance!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Klein, Heather
Li, Hui Chang
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 3:11:30 PM
I can give you my e-mail and mailing distribution lists if you want them but there are a LOT of people
on those. Let me know if you want those; however, you might want to limit the distribution to the
following which constitute just groups.
Oakland Heritage Alliance info@oaklandheritagealliance.org 446 17 th Street, Suite 301, Oakland

CA 94612
Coalition of Advocates for Lake Merritt c/o 251 Wayne Ave, Oakland CA 94612
Golden Gate Audubon Society 2530 San Pablo Ave, Suite G, Berkeley, CA 94702
Heather Klein, CGBP, LEED AP

Planner III
City of Oakland
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315

Oakland, CA 94612
ph: (510)238-3659
fax: (510)238-6538
email: hklein@oaklandnet.com
P Please consider the environment before printing this email
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Klein, Heather
Hi Heather,
The Developer of the 12th St Parcel (UrbanCore-Integral or UCI) is getting ready to host its first
public community meeting to present their proposal, design, program. They are thinking about
scheduling this for mid/late September, after their market feasibility study (currently underway) is
complete (expected early September).
I am helping to coordinate the outreach for this first public meeting. I reached out to Christina
Ferracane and both the D2 and D3 offices to provide key contacts for this outreach.
Christina passed on the email distribution lists and key stakeholder contacts for the LMSAP and
the D2 office forwarded some key contacts as well. In addition, a list of property owners (and
mailing addresses) within a certain buffer around the site will be provided to the Developer. I think
that should about cover it, but then I remembered I should check in with you about anyone we
must NOT miss. I have in mind the various key people following/anti- the Schilling Gardens
development.
The goal is to make sure there is broad outreach and adequate/advance notice for this first public
meeting.
Are there key contacts that you could pass on to be included this outreach?
Thanks in advance!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Li, Hui Chang

"Michael E. Johnson"; Merlin Edwards
Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 5:47:00 PM
Sounds good, Merlin, and look forward to hearing back about how you all decide to proceed.
Just to summarize:
Here are the 5 sources for key contacts I am passing on to your team:
1) District 2 Office (Merlin also got this info directly from Jennie)
2) District 3 Office (Cleveland Heights list-serve: stevemawoodys@gmail.com and D3 listserve: bcook@oaklandnet.com)
3) Lake Merritt Station Area Plan contacts
4) Schilling Gardens Contact
5) Property owners within 1 mile around the site I will provide this to you next week.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

To: Merlin Edwards

Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office


Merlin

Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
Michael,
outreach of the first public meeting for the 12th St Parcel].
Attached is the e/mailing information for all the people who were
either interested in the Schilling Gardens project or commented on
the EIR.
(Background: Schilling Gardens is the project adjacent to Snow

Park. Opponents/historic preservation types/anti-high rise types of
this project were asking for the City to swap this site for the 12th St
Parcel in order to save the gardens/ prevent development on the
gardens.
opposed to development on the 12th St parcel too).
Heather Klein, (Planner for the Schlling Gardens site) recommends

that at a minimum that the following folks be notified:
Oakland Heritage Alliance info@oaklandheritagealliance.org
446 17th Street, Suite 301, Oakland CA 94612

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
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From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang
Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller; Austin, Doug; Faye Paulson; Hunter, Gregory; Lane, Patrick
Re: 12th St Parcel - planning 1st commty meeting
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:57:34 AM
Market Survey - Lake Merrit Apts 09.03.13.pdf
DRAFT Stabilized Budget - Lake Merritt Apts 09.05.13 LCK.pdf
Hui Chang, I wanted to forward to you the Market Survey, and Operating Budget Analysis
Feasibility Study completed by our consultant team at Riverstone Property Management
FYR. The important thing about the results of this study is that they support the building
program, unit mix, and proposed rents we included in our RFP response. This will allow
us to communicate the current design concept not only to the planning staff in our
meeting today, but to the community during our public meeting pending the outcome of
the meeting today with the Planning Staff. We will now be moving forward with an
updated construction cost estimate process with our contractor and architecture team,
and will keep you updated on our results. Please let us know any questions you have.
Regards, Michael
On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 4:24 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
For those who will be participating in the 10 AM meeting tomorrow (9/17), please come to the
Broadway Conference room on the 4th Floor of 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza.
If you need to reach me for some reason, call my cell: 510-508-4576.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li
City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 8:11 AM
To: 'Michael E. Johnson'; Li, Hui Chang
Cc: 'Merlin Edwards'; 'Michael Pyatok'; 'Peter Waller'; 'Austin, Doug'; 'Faye Paulson'
Subject: RE: 12th St Parcel - planning 1st commty meeting
Michael, I am confirming attending the 9/17 meeting at 10 AM.

Oakland, CA 94619
510.395.2766 Direct
510.250.0853 Fax

To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Merlin Edwards; Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller; Austin, Doug; Faye Paulson
Subject: Re: 12th St Parcel - planning 1st commty meeting
Hui Chang, That time works for me. Mike Pytok & Ronnie pls confirm if you can
make this mtg. Mike I will call you on Friday to discuss in advance. Thx, Michael
Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
On Sep 12, 2013, at 12:00 PM, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Michael,
I was able to reserve Planning staff, including the Director of Planning &
Building Rachel Flynn, from 10am-11am next Tuesday, September 17,
2013. Could you confirm if you and your team are able to meet with us at
that time?
Also, Lesley Estes is the City staff person in Public Works who reports on
Measure DD projects to the Measure DD Coalition at their bimonthly
meeting. She invites you to come to their November 18th meeting to make
a presentation on your proposal. (If you do a Powerpoint, you will need to
bring your own equipment and show it on a wall.). The meeting is open to
the public and starts at 7:10pm and goes until 9pm, but they would try to
put you early on the agenda. Please contact Lesley
(LEstes@oaklandnet.com) directly (and copy me) to get on their agenda.
[It is not necessary to do this immediately, but I want you to note the date
as a possibility for the future. I will get back to you about the deadline for
confirming your attendance at the November meeting].
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland

Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 3:47 PM
Cc: Merlin Edwards; Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller; Austin, Doug; Andy
Ball; Faye Paulson; Derek Davis
Thanks, Michael. I reviewed your latest 180-day schedule and it looks fine.
Some notes:
1. I am awaiting to receive from you the signed contract compliance

Schedules before I can route the ENA document for review and
signatures on my end.
2. In addition to the admin items already noted, please remember to write

a check for $25,000 to the City of Oakland. This is the Project Expense
Payment due for this project.
3. I will aim to set up the initial meeting with Planning staff for next week.
Stay tuned
Again, the City is interested in encouraging slender towers; however, we

are interested in hearing from you (developer/architects) your ideas/if this
feasible. Can you be ready to present some concepts and schematic designs
for our consideration during the meeting?
4. The Draft EIR for the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan is due to be
published this week. I will keep you posted on that.
5. 1st community meeting in mid-October sounds good.

FYI, the Measure DD Community Coalition meets on the 3rd Monday every
2 months.
This 10-year old Coalition is designated the official oversight body for the
$198 million bond measure/Measure DD program and serves as the
community sounding board to staff and the City in the review of designs
and proposals for Measure DD projects.
Their next meeting is September 16th, 2013 and then November 18th.
Since the site was created as a result of Measure DD-funded projects, it
might be a good idea for your team to reach out to the Coalition and get
on their November agenda to present your proposal.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Merlin Edwards; Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller; Austin, Doug; Andy
Ball; Faye Paulson; Derek Davis
Hui Chang, please see the attached Short Term 180 Day
Schedule FYR. I would like to schedule the meeting you
suggest with the Planning Dept Staff for the week of Sep 16th
or Sep 23rd. FYI, we have received the Draft Market Study
Report, and are meeting with the consultant this Thursday to
review it in detail, afterwhich once its finalized within a week
we will forward you and the team a copy. FYI, the results
were positive.
Regarding the Community Public Meeting, Ronnie and I are

finalizing a location this week, and are proposing this initial
meeting for the week of Oct 7th or 14th following the
Planning Staff meeting. We will confirm with you the
proposed date asap. Thanks, MJ
PS - we owe you some administrative items this week.
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Li, Hui Chang

<HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Michael,
I am thinking before you hold the first community meeting perhaps 2

weeks before we should schedule a time for your team to meet with
Planning staff to discuss any zoning/height changes the City is considering.
I am thinking any project designs you present to the public should be
vetted with staff first. This would be an opportunity for the City to
communicate our vision for the design early on, so that you dont present
design options to the public that the City would not approve.
(I hear that the Planning Department is currently considering requiring a

CUP for heights above a certain level and encouraging slender towers in the
Station Area.)
Let me know when you are thinking of holding the first community meeting
and some possible dates you can pre-meet with staff.
Thanks,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Merlin Edwards; Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller
Thanks for the info. We met last week to discuss the

meeting. We are trying to figure out a date and location this
week, and will let you know asap. Thanks, MJ
On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM, Li, Hui Chang

Michael,
Attached are two lists of property owners surrounding the site: one is a 1 mile
radius, the second is a 300 ft radius (the Citys standard noticing radius for
Planning cases). This is just property owners, and does not include individual
addresses for units unless they are condos.
Did you decide on a date/plan for public meeting # 1 at your Thursday

meeting?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

To: Merlin Edwards

Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street

(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
On Aug 20, 2013, at 9:22 PM, Merlin Edwards <meko11@pacbell.net>

wrote:
I have been in conversation with Councilmember Pat
Kernighan and her staff. I have received a list of community
groups and the contact informationfor them. As we move
forward we willput in place a plan that will be develop by
the Urban Core team. I the organizations listed below are
not on the list we will be sure to incorporate them on to my
list.
Merlin

<meko11@pacbell.net>; Michael Pyatok <mpyatok@pyatok.com>; Peter
Waller <pwaller@pyatok.com>
Hui Chang, thanks for all the info. I will review it all with our
team at our Thursday mtg. We will contact the various
groups as appropriate. Then we will get back to you with a
proposed approach. Thx, Michael
Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
On Aug 20, 2013, at 5:19 PM, "Li, Hui Chang"

Michael,
[This is the 3 rd email I am sending you

containing contact info for outreach of the
first public meeting for the 12 th St Parcel].
Attached is the e/mailing information for all the

people who were either interested in the Schilling
Gardens project or commented on the EIR.
(Background: Schilling Gardens is the project

adjacent to Snow Park. Opponents/historic
preservation types/anti-high rise types of
this project were asking for the City to swap this
site for the 12 th St Parcel in order to save the
gardens/ prevent development on the gardens.
Note: some on the attached mailing list might be
ones who would be opposed to development on
the 12 th St parcel too).
Heather Klein, (Planner for the Schlling Gardens

site) recommends that at a minimum that the
following folks be notified:
info@oaklandheritagealliance.org 446 17 th
Street, Suite 301, Oakland CA 94612
Coalition of Advocates for Lake Merritt
c/o 251 Wayne Ave, Oakland CA 94612
Golden Gate Audubon Society 2530 San
Pablo Ave, Suite G, Berkeley, CA 94702

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang
Re: 12th St Parcel - planning 1st commty meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 11:30:27 AM
Hui Chang, I'll be sending you the short term schedule FYR later today..finalizing it now.
Then let's set the City Planning Staff meeting for the week of Sep 16th or 23rd, with the
proposed Community Meeting for the week of Oct. 7th-9th, or Oct. 14-18th. Thanks,
Michael
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Michael,
I am thinking before you hold the first community meeting perhaps 2 weeks before
we should schedule a time for your team to meet with Planning staff to discuss any
zoning/height changes the City is considering. I am thinking any project designs you
present to the public should be vetted with staff first. This would be an opportunity for
the City to communicate our vision for the design early on, so that you dont present
design options to the public that the City would not approve.
(I hear that the Planning Department is currently considering requiring a CUP for
heights above a certain level and encouraging slender towers in the Station Area.)
Let me know when you are thinking of holding the first community meeting and some
possible dates you can pre-meet with staff.
Thanks,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

To: Li, Hui Chang
Thanks for the info. We met last week to discuss the meeting. We are
trying to figure out a date and location this week, and will let you know
asap. Thanks, MJ
On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Michael,

Attached are two lists of property owners surrounding the site: one is a 1 mile radius, the
second is a 300 ft radius (the Citys standard noticing radius for Planning cases). This is
just property owners, and does not include individual addresses for units unless they are
condos.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

To: Merlin Edwards

Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office

I have been in conversation with Councilmember Pat Kernighan and her
staff. I have received a list of community groups and the contact
informationfor them. As we move forward we willput in place a plan
that will be develop by the Urban Core team. I the organizations listed
below are not on the list we will be sure to incorporate them on to my
list.
Merlin

Hui Chang, thanks for all the info. I will review it all with our team at
our Thursday mtg. We will contact the various groups as appropriate.
Then we will get back to you with a proposed approach. Thx, Michael
Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
On Aug 20, 2013, at 5:19 PM, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com>

wrote:
Michael,
[This is the 3 rd email I am sending you containing

contact info for outreach of the first public meeting
for the 12 th St Parcel].
Attached is the e/mailing information for all the people who

were either interested in the Schilling Gardens project or
commented on the EIR.
(Background: Schilling Gardens is the project adjacent to

Snow Park. Opponents/historic preservation
types/anti-high rise types of this project were asking for
the City to swap this site for the 12 th St Parcel in order to
save the gardens/ prevent development on the gardens.
Note: some on the attached mailing list might be ones who
would be opposed to development on the 12 th St parcel
too).
Heather Klein, (Planner for the Schlling Gardens site)

recommends that at a minimum that the following folks be
notified:
info@oaklandheritagealliance.org 446 17 th Street, Suite
301, Oakland CA 94612
Coalition of Advocates for Lake Merritt c/o 251
Wayne Ave, Oakland CA 94612
Golden Gate Audubon Society 2530 San Pablo Ave,
Suite G, Berkeley, CA 94702
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Hui-Chang Li
City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
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Lane, Patrick
Neary, Mike; Hayes, Gil; Heredia, Jaime; Martinez, Jose; Mach, Randy
Derania, Ray; Hebert, Raymond; Lau, David W; Li, Hui Chang; Jens Hillmer (JHHillmer@oaklandnet.com)
RE: 12th Street and the "Wedge"
Thursday, December 20, 2012 3:10:18 PM
Thanks
I plan to show the draft parcel map to the potential developer. I will note the sewer line and
state that we are still considering the proper distance buildings will need to be from the line.
We can up date them early next year, but I need to get out the Request for Proposals as
directed by the City Council. I assume this area can be private open space or surface parking,
i.e. loading area.

Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From: Neary, Mike

Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 4:30 PM
To: Hayes, Gil; Heredia, Jaime; Martinez, Jose; Mach, Randy
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Derania, Ray; Hebert, Raymond; Lau, David W
Subject: RE: 12th Street and the 'Wedge'
Gil, as just discussed, lets clean this up as appropriate. Well meet first thing next year to
confirm parameters, then get the parcel map ready.
Thanks.
Michael Neary, P.E.

Assistant Director
Department of Engineering & Construction
City of Oakland | Public Works Agency | APWA Accredited Agency
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To: Heredia, Jaime; Martinez, Jose; Mach, Randy
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Derania, Ray; Neary, Mike; Hebert, Raymond; Lau, David W
Subject: 12th Street and the 'Wedge'
First off, thanks to all for finally getting the information on the sewer main which was
determined to encroach on only a small portion of the wedge. From Patrick I have heard
that the potential developers of this property are not concerned with its scope.
This allows us to deal with the final parts of the parcel map which will remove the
wedge from the overall site.
To do this I plan to make a two parcel parcel map with the wedge being one and
everything else in the 12th st. project the other parcel.
This, then raises the issue of property and Right of Ways:
1)
If we plan to, or need to, create dedicated right of ways or reservations across
the land for the streets and pathways, then this would be the perfect time to do it.
2) Likewise, where the previous streets have been removed, the RoWs and road
reservations, if any, should be abandoned.
3) Any other known sewer or storm, or drainage limits can also be delineated as
reservations or such by this map.
Sort of a one size fits all map.
So, since I am just the little-ole-mapmaker here what I need to have happen is for the
engineers to decide on what they want to do, the City Engineer to agree (or disagree) and
then give me a markup with any new streets to be created and any old ones to be
abandoned.
I will create the map, and then, if Council action is required, the map can serve as an
exhibit for that.
After that we can record the map and do it all with a single document just like in the
old days.
Let me know And for those leaving before Friday, the best of the Holidays to you and
yours.
g
GILBERT E. HAYES, PS
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Flores, John
Lane, Patrick
Sawicki, Mark; Woo, Winnie; Li, Hui Chang
Re: 12th Street Remainder - Council Date
Monday, March 16, 2015 7:40:29 AM
Pat...we are back to the Rules Cte decision ...bring to 3-31 CC meeting.
...JOHN
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 13, 2015, at 3:23 PM, Lane, Patrick <PLane@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
I need to confirm that we can bring the 12th Street Remainder report and legislation
forward on the schedule approved by the Rules Committee, direct to Council on March
31 st. We met with Councilmember Guillen after the report was scheduled and agreed
to reschedule the report so it would be heard at the CED Committee, on April 14 th
delaying the approval 2 weeks. When Hui Chang and I told the developer about this
change he immediately met with Councilmember Guillen. In this meeting the
Councilmember agreed that the report could stay on the schedule approved by the
Rules Committee, direct to Council on March 31 st. The Councilmember also confirmed
with me his willingness to go with the approved schedule. Since you directed us the
reschedule the report to go to the CED Committee, I need direction to keep the
original scheduling direct to Council.

Economic & Workforce Development Department
Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
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Date:
Hom, Donna
Lane, Patrick; Bawa, Kiran; Schlenk, Sarah
Sawicki, Mark; Golde, James; Li, Hui Chang
RE: 12th Street Remainder - Sale Proceeds
Friday, March 27, 2015 7:07:13 PM
Hi, Patrick
Thank you for letting us know. We will forward this proposal to the City Administrator and the
Mayor for consideration. thank you
Donna Hom
Donna Hom
Interim Assistant City Administrator
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza #301
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-2038 (Phone)
(510) 238-2223 (Fax)
(510) 238-2007 (TDD)
From: Lane, Patrick

Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 5:20 PM
To: Hom, Donna; Bawa, Kiran; Schlenk, Sarah
Cc: Sawicki, Mark; Golde, James; Li, Hui Chang
Subject: 12th Street Remainder - Sale Proceeds
There are some issues regarding the 12 th Street Remainder brought up by Counclimember Guillen
today, one of which impacts the land sale proceeds. Based on the strong community concern for
affordable housing, the Councilmember is proposing to allocate approximately $2 million of the land
sale proceeds to the Citys Affordable Housing Trust Fund. But we wont know if any funds are set
aside for affordable housing until the project is approved in Late April or May.

Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
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To:
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Subject:
Date:
Hunter, Gregory
Lane, Patrick
Li, Hui Chang; Hillmer, J H
RE: 12th Street Remainder Parcel
Monday, January 07, 2013 11:12:21 AM
Ive reached out to Carlos and explained the Agencys limited authority to accept proposals on the
site and advised him that if City Council expanded our authority we would contact him (EBALDC).
From: Lane, Patrick

Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 10:01 AM
To: Hunter, Gregory
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Hillmer, J H
Subject: Fwd: 12th Street Remainder Parcel
How should we respond to this? Are we interested in affordable housing?

Sent from my iPhone
Patrick Lane
From: Ed Hammonds <ehammonds@ebaldc.org>
Date: January 7, 2013, 9:57:15 AM PST
To: "PSLane@oaklandnet.com" <PSLane@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: FW: 12th Street Remainder Parcel
From: Ed Hammonds
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 9:38 AM
To: 'PSLand@oaklandnet.com'
Cc: Carlos Castellanos
Subject: RE: 12th Street Remainder Parcel
Hello Patrick:
Thanks for your e-mail. When I initially inquired about the 12 th Street Remainder
Parcel, in my capacity as an Asset Manager, I was representing the owners of 1200
Lakeshore Ave. I have recently accepted a position as the Director of Commercial Real
Estate for the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC). As developers
of affordable housing and mixed use properties, EBALDC does have interest in
developing the remainder parcel. I am forwarding the information on the remainder
parcel to Carlos Castellanos, EBALDCs Director of Real Estate Development.
Thanks for keeping in touch and please keep me abreast of any new developments.
Ed Hammonds
Acting Director of Commercial Real Estate

East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation
DRE license #00467162
Preservation Park (Jacobs Building)

663 13th Street, Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 287-5353 x328 office

(510) 917-2858 cell
ehammonds@ebaldc.org
From: Ed Hammonds [mailto:ed@1200lakeshore.com]

Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 5:56 PM
To: Ed Hammonds
Subject: FW: 12th Street Remainder Parcel
From: Lane, Patrick [mailto:PSLane@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 4:31 PM
To: Ed Hammonds
Cc: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: 12th Street Remainder Parcel
As I discussed in my email last month, the Council directed staff to issue a miniRequest for Proposals (RFP) to anyone that has shown any interest in the 12th Street
Remainder Parcel. I know that you told me that you were not interested in
development, only surface parking, but I am still forwarding you the RFP per council
direction. Can you confirm if you are or are not interested?

Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Michael Johnson
Lane, Patrick; "Muhammad Nadhiri"
Hunter, Gregory; Hillmer, J H; Li, Hui Chang; Ronnie Turner
RE: 12th Street Remainder
Thursday, December 06, 2012 9:33:38 AM
Patrick, thanks for your email and update. We look forward to receiving the RFP and responding
appropriately. Thanks, Michael

To: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com; Muhammad Nadhiri
Cc: ghunter@oaklandnet.com; JHHillmer@oaklandnet.com; Li, Hui Chang
Subject: 12th Street Remainder
There were a couple proposals for the 12 th Street Remainder that the Council thought showed
merit and should be looked at in more detail. In order to be fair, the Council directed staff issue a
mini Request for Proposals (RFP) to all parties that have shown interest in the site in including
Urban Core. I am already working with staff to draft a letter with this formal request, but we are
trying to complete the survey for the parcel map so that you have enough information to refine your
proposal. The Council hopes that this will not delay the project much. The City plans to complete
the RFP process, select a developer and return to Closed Session prior to the City and/or the
Successor Agency gaining the ability to enter into Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA). It is
estimated that May would be the earliest that an ENA could be approved. I anticipate issuing the
RFP in the next two weeks and proposal due in February. We are working on the schedule as part of
drafting the RFP. I will contact you again when the RFP is ready.

Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Ronnie Turner
Lane, Patrick
Li, Hui Chang
RE: 12th Street site
Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:21:31 AM
Thanks Patrick for this update. We are looking forward to Fridays meeting. The EIR will be an
interesting piece to the puzzle and how this plays out within the schedule.

Oakland, CA 94619
510.395.2766 Direct
510.250.0853 Fax

Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:00 AM
To: Ronnie Turner
Cc: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: RE: 12th Street site
I have been waiting for some final information. Here are the items you requested.
Get a planner assigned someone will be at our meeting tomorrow.
Phase I and other reports I have several reports for the 12 th Street project, but the files are too
large to email, 78MB. I will prepare a CD and have it available Friday
I talked briefly with the planner assigned to the Lake Merritt Specific Plan and the rough schedule is
Draft EIR July/August 2013 and Final EIR/Specific Plan & Zoning Updates February/March 2014. She
will be at our meeting tomorrow. Given the nature of the specific plan analysis and your proposed
high rise building you will likely need to prepare additional shadow and wind studies and update
traffic analysis for project specific conditions, i.e. immediate intersections. Here is the link to the
Lake Merritt Specific Plan:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PBN/OurOrganization/PlanningZoning/DOWD008198

Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691

Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 10:27 AM
To: Lane, Patrick
Subject: 12th Street site
Hi Patrick,
I wanted to reach out to you today to discuss the performance schedule and other timed scheduled
activities through the balance of this year. I could make myself available most any time this
afternoon within a 45 minute lead time. Were meeting with our team tomorrow in discussing the
likes of the above and I wanted to be able to convey concisely what is expected going forward. I left
a phone message this morning as well as last week while you were out. Thanking you in advance for
responding promptly to this request.

Oakland, CA 94619
510.395.2766 Direct
510.250.0853 Fax
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Attachments:
Li, Hui Chang

Faye Paulson (fpaulson@urbancorellc.com); Ronnie Turner (rtdevelops@comcast.net)
Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com); Merlin Edwards (meko11@pacbell.net); Michael Pyatok
(mpyatok@pyatok.com); "<cbeverly@urbancorellc.com>"; Hunter, Gregory (GHunter@oaklandnet.com); Lane,
Patrick
RE: CEQA consultant (and updated ENA schedule)
Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:33:00 PM
UCI ENA Schedule of Performance - revised 12-20-13.xlsx
Faye and Ronnie,
Following our meeting last week, my understanding is that you will soon be retaining a CEQA
consultant to propose a Scope/CEQA approach for your project, based on the LMSAPs Draft EIR.
Since the LMSAP and EIR is now expected to be adopted in June and since your projects CEQA
document will be tier-ing off of the Plans EIR (and relying on the zoning/GP changes proposed
in the Plan), I expect the earliest your projects CEQA document can be heard by Planning
Commission is July.
So, I have updated the status of our ENA schedule (see attached), working with the assumption
that: (1) your projects CEQA work will begin now, concurrent with the LMSAPs Draft EIR
schedule for adoption (as opposed to the LMSAPs Final EIR which would have been ideal), but
(2) will not (/cannot) get adopted by City Council until after LMSAP EIR is adopted.
As for upcoming ENA deliverables:

1. Project Team info (please submit to me)
2. Latest financing/ pro-forma info for project (please submit to me)
3. Zoning Pre-application (please submit ASAP, if not already done so)
4. Proposed Scope of Work for Projects CEQA approach lets aim for meeting with your
CEQA consultant and Planning staff in January
To be clear on the schedule: the earliest I expect we will be able to get a DDA scheduled for
action by City Council is September 2014 (as opposed to original goal of July 2014).
We can meet to discuss this in the new year, if you want, but feel free contact me before then.
(Also, reminder that: Comments on LMSAPs Draft EIR are to be submitted no later than 4:00
p.m. on December 20, 2013 to Christina Ferracane at 510-238-3903 or
cferracane@oaklandnet.com.)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 4:27 PM
To: Faye Paulson (fpaulson@urbancorellc.com)
Cc: Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com); Ronnie Turner (rtdevelops@comcast.net); Merlin
Edwards (meko11@pacbell.net); Michael Pyatok (mpyatok@pyatok.com); <cbeverly@urbancorellc.com>
Subject: CEQA consultant
Hi Faye,
This is a follow-up email to our phone conversation on Friday.
The Draft EIR for the LMSAP has just been released for public review:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PBN/OurServices/Application/DOWD009157
Comments are to be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 20, 2013 (extended from Dec.
16) to Christina Ferracane at 510-238-3903 or cferracane@oaklandnet.com.
The City has scheduled two public hearings on the DEIR:
Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board

Monday, November 18, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Oakland City Hall, Hearing Room 1
One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
City Planning Commission

Wednesday, November 20, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Oakland City Hall, Council Chambers
One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
At this time, you should retain a CEQA consultant. You mentioned you are considering
LSA/Shannon Allen and I asked around internally if the City would have a problem with that
choice for any reason and I am confirming we do not. I recommend you ask about the Oaklandbased experience of the project manager to be assigned. ESA is another option for you to consider
I heard good things about them and they prepared the EIR for the Citys Broadway-Valdez
Specific Plan.
(Just FYI, Dyett & Bhatti prepared the EIR for LMSAP, with Kimley-Horn as the sub for traffic,
but I am not necessarily recommending them since they have not been able to turn deliverables to
the City on time.)
Per our ENA, the CEQA consultant you select should read the LMSAP and Draft EIR and
compare your proposed development project with the development program assumed for the
LMSAP; then determine if DEIR is adequate for CEQA clearance of the proposed development
project or what else definitely needs to be studied. Assuming the CEQA consultant determines
additional work is required, they would prepare a Scope of Work for you and this will need to be
reviewed by the City as well. It would be around this time that I arrange for CEQA consultant to
meet with the necessary City staff, including Planner Neil Gray, to discuss the proposed
Scope/CEQA approach. The goal of the meeting would be for us to get on the same page and
clarify City expectations before you issue a notice to proceed to the CEQA consultant.
At this time, if you havent already, you should prepare to submit a zoning pre-application.
A submittal is required prior to Planning providing environmental review:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/webcontent/oak035214.pdf
Note that since the City is behind schedule on the LMSAP, at this point we do not expect City
Council to take action on the LMSAP until Spring 2014 which means we may not have a Final
LMSAP EIR until as late as April 2014. (When we got City Council approval for our ENA,
certification of Final EIR for LMSAP was expected to be ready by December 2013). So, just to be
clear, even if your CEQA consultant starts on what they can now, based on the Draft EIR, since
your projects CEQA document will be tier-ing off of the Plans EIR, your CEQA document
cannot be finalized until after the LMSAP EIR is finalized. And it is hard to predict now how
different the LMSAPs Draft EIR will be from the Final version but I will keep you posted on any
controversies that may arise during the public comment period
Just FYI, here is an updated schedule for the LMSAP & EIR but this is just my own
approximation and not at all official or public:
Date
Fall 2013
Winter 2013
Spring 2014
(tentatively in April)
Public Body
Landmarks Preservation Advisory
Board
Planning Commission
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory

Committee
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission
Planning Commission
City Council
Meeting Topic
Draft Plan (and list of recommended

changes)
Draft Zoning and General Plan Amendments
Draft Design Guidelines
Draft Environmental Impact Report

Draft Plan
Draft Zoning and General Plan Amendments
Draft Design Guidelines
Draft Environmental Impact Report
Final Plan
Final Zoning and General Plan Amendments
Final Design Guidelines
Final Environmental Impact Report
And, yes, our City Attorney (Heather Lee) for the LMSAP recommends you retain your own
CEQA attorney. Depending on who your CEQA consultant is, its true you may not need one (at
least not right away) but it is helpful to have an attorney to deal with any complications or
controversy about your project that might come up and/or if your CEQA consultant needs someone
to confer with, etc..
Let me know if you have any other questions about the CEQA deliverables as related to our ENA.
Thanks,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
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Subject:
Date:
Faye Paulson
Li, Hui Chang
Re: Certificate of Insurance for The City of Oakland
Hi Hui Chang,
Sorry about the delay. Yes, we will be requesting a waiver. You will receive the
formal request shortly.
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 4, 2013, at 4:46 PM, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Faye,
I havent heard back about the status of your Certificate of Insurance. Will it be
revised to meet the Citys standards or do you need to ask for a waiver?
If asking for a waiver, just email me a Signed statement from on company letterhead
verifying reason for waiver or reduction of each insurance requirement. (FYI, see
the form I need to submit to the Citys Risk Management department to grant an
insurance waiver).
Thanks,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: 'fpaulson@urbancorellc.com'
Cc: 'avillao@imwis.com'; 'myra@imwis.com'; 'Brienne@imwis.com'
Subject: FW: Certificate of Insurance for The City of Oakland
Faye, and all,

The insurance certificate you provided for UrbanCore-Integral does not meet the
Citys Schedule Q requirements. See the instruction below from the Citys Risk
Management unit and revise accordingly. If you need to ask for a waiver or lower
limits, just put in your writing your request and your justification.
Let me know if you have questions.
Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Grant, Deborah (Cornwell)

To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: RE: Certificate of Insurance for The City of Oakland
Insurance does not conform with Schedule Q.
Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability (CGL) and, if necessary,

commercial umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 each
occurrence. If such CGL insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall
apply separately to this location/project or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit.
Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions insurance as appropriate for
design/build operations with limits not less than $2,000,000 each claim and
$2,000,000 aggregate.
Thanks,
DEB GRANT
Risk Manager
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Grant, Deborah (Cornwell)
Deborah,
I am resending for your review. Please advise. Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Grant, Deborah (Cornwell)

Hi Deb,
Could you or someone in your office please help me review the attached Certificate of
Insurance to confirm that it complies with Schedule Q?
This is from a Developer entity with whom the City is in an Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement with.
Let me know if you need me to answer any questions.
Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Faye Paulson [mailto:fpaulson@urbancorellc.com]

To: Li, Hui Chang; Michael Johnson
Subject: Fwd: Certificate of Insurance for The City of Oakland
Hi Hui Chang,
Attached is our proof of insurance.
Faye Paulson | Senior Project Manager
457 10th Street | San Francisco, CA 94103
Direct Line: 415.553.4028 | Cell: 510.862.5629 | Fax: 415.553.4021
fpaulson@urbancorellc.com |www.urbancorellc.com
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Brienne Myers < >
Date: Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 4:07 PM
Subject: Certificate of Insurance for The City of Oakland
To: "fpaulson@urbancorellc.com" <fpaulson@urbancorellc.com>
Cc: Amie Villao <avillao@imwis.com>, Myra Hogue <myra@imwis.com>
Hello Faye,
On behalf of Myra, please find attached copy of certificate of insurance issued
for The City of Oakland and required endorsements.
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Amie Villao 986-3999.
Thank you.
Brienne Myers
Executive Assistant
Merriwether and Williams Insurance Services, Inc.
550 Montgomery Street, Suite 550
415.986.3999 (Office)
415.986.4421 (Fax)
CA Lic: 0C01378
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Li, Hui Chang
RE: City forms
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 10:23:37 AM
Thanks Hui Chang.
Also, is UrbanCore required to obtain a City of Oakland business license for this project?

To: Faye Paulson
Subject: RE: City forms
Hi Faye,
I am waiting to hear back about Schedule M. If it is to be completed, it would be by UrbanCoreIntegral, and not your General Contractor but I am waiting on confirmation that it needs to be
completed at all since this Schedule is normally required of a contractor/consultant that the City
is in a construction/professional services contract with; I am not sure if this applies to a
Developer that the City is in an ENA with. Stay tuned
Schedule Q should be forwarded to your insurance agent it provides the instructions on the
insurance coverage the City requires from you.
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Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Faye Paulson [mailto:fpaulson@urbancorellc.com]

To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: City forms
Hi Hui Chang,
Here are the City forms that you requested. Please let us know about Schedule M.
Thanks.

Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 4:24 PM
To: Ronnie Turner; Michael E. Johnson; Michael Pyatok
Cc: Peter Waller; Austin, Doug; Faye Paulson; Merlin Edwards
For those who will be participating in the 10 AM meeting tomorrow (9/17), please come to the
Broadway Conference room on the 4th Floor of 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza.
If you need to reach me for some reason, call my cell: 510-508-4576.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 8:11 AM
To: 'Michael E. Johnson'; Li, Hui Chang
Cc: 'Merlin Edwards'; 'Michael Pyatok'; 'Peter Waller'; 'Austin, Doug'; 'Faye Paulson'
Michael, I am confirming attending the 9/17 meeting at 10 AM.

Oakland, CA 94619
510.395.2766 Direct
510.250.0853 Fax
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Merlin Edwards; Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller; Austin, Doug; Faye Paulson
Hui Chang, That time works for me. Mike Pytok & Ronnie pls confirm if you can make this
mtg. Mike I will call you on Friday to discuss in advance. Thx, Michael
Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
On Sep 12, 2013, at 12:00 PM, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Michael,
I was able to reserve Planning staff, including the Director of Planning & Building
Rachel Flynn, from 10am-11am next Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Could you
confirm if you and your team are able to meet with us at that time?
Also, Lesley Estes is the City staff person in Public Works who reports on Measure
DD projects to the Measure DD Coalition at their bimonthly meeting. She invites you
to come to their November 18th meeting to make a presentation on your proposal. (If
you do a Powerpoint, you will need to bring your own equipment and show it on a
wall.). The meeting is open to the public and starts at 7:10pm and goes until 9pm, but
they would try to put you early on the agenda. Please contact Lesley
(LEstes@oaklandnet.com) directly (and copy me) to get on their agenda. [It is not
necessary to do this immediately, but I want you to note the date as a possibility for
the future. I will get back to you about the deadline for confirming your attendance at
the November meeting].
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Merlin Edwards; Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller; Austin, Doug; Andy Ball;
Faye Paulson; Derek Davis
Thanks, Michael. I reviewed your latest 180-day schedule and it looks fine. Some
notes:
1. I am awaiting to receive from you the signed contract compliance
Schedules before I can route the ENA document for review and signatures on
my end.
2. In addition to the admin items already noted, please remember to write a
check for $25,000 to the City of Oakland. This is the Project Expense
Payment due for this project.
3. I will aim to set up the initial meeting with Planning staff for next week.
Stay tuned
Again, the City is interested in encouraging slender towers; however, we are
interested in hearing from you (developer/architects) your ideas/if this
feasible. Can you be ready to present some concepts and schematic designs
for our consideration during the meeting?
4. The Draft EIR for the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan is due to be published
this week. I will keep you posted on that.
5. 1st community meeting in mid-October sounds good.
FYI, the Measure DD Community Coalition meets on the 3rd Monday every 2
months.
This 10-year old Coalition is designated the official oversight body for the
$198 million bond measure/Measure DD program and serves as the
community sounding board to staff and the City in the review of designs and
proposals for Measure DD projects.
Their next meeting is September 16th, 2013 and then November 18th. Since
the site was created as a result of Measure DD-funded projects, it might be a
good idea for your team to reach out to the Coalition and get on their
November agenda to present your proposal.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Merlin Edwards; Ronnie Turner; Michael Pyatok; Peter Waller; Austin, Doug; Andy Ball;
Faye Paulson; Derek Davis
Hui Chang, please see the attached Short Term 180 Day
Schedule FYR. I would like to schedule the meeting you suggest
with the Planning Dept Staff for the week of Sep 16th or Sep
23rd. FYI, we have received the Draft Market Study Report, and
are meeting with the consultant this Thursday to review it in
detail, afterwhich once its finalized within a week we will
forward you and the team a copy. FYI, the results were
positive.
Regarding the Community Public Meeting, Ronnie and I are
finalizing a location this week, and are proposing this initial
meeting for the week of Oct 7th or 14th following the Planning
Staff meeting. We will confirm with you the proposed date
asap. Thanks, MJ
PS - we owe you some administrative items this week.
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com>
wrote:
Michael,
I am thinking before you hold the first community meeting perhaps 2 weeks before
we should schedule a time for your team to meet with Planning staff to discuss any
zoning/height changes the City is considering. I am thinking any project designs you
present to the public should be vetted with staff first. This would be an opportunity
for the City to communicate our vision for the design early on, so that you dont
present design options to the public that the City would not approve.
(I hear that the Planning Department is currently considering requiring a CUP for
heights above a certain level and encouraging slender towers in the Station Area.)
Let me know when you are thinking of holding the first community meeting and
some possible dates you can pre-meet with staff.
Thanks,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
To: Li, Hui Chang
Thanks for the info. We met last week to discuss the meeting.
We are trying to figure out a date and location this week, and
will let you know asap. Thanks, MJ
On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com>
wrote:
Michael,
Attached are two lists of property owners surrounding the site: one is a 1 mile
radius, the second is a 300 ft radius (the Citys standard noticing radius for
Planning cases). This is just property owners, and does not include individual
addresses for units unless they are condos.
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Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
To: Merlin Edwards

Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
I have been in conversation with Councilmember Pat Kernighan and
her staff. I have received a list of community groups and the contact
informationfor them. As we move forward we willput in place a plan
that will be develop by the Urban Core team. I the organizations
listed below are not on the list we will be sure to incorporate them
on to my list.
Merlin
<meko11@pacbell.net>; Michael Pyatok <mpyatok@pyatok.com>; Peter
Waller <pwaller@pyatok.com>
Hui Chang, thanks for all the info. I will review it all with our team
at our Thursday mtg. We will contact the various groups as
appropriate. Then we will get back to you with a proposed approach.
Thx, Michael
Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
On Aug 20, 2013, at 5:19 PM, "Li, Hui Chang"
Michael,
[This is the 3rd email I am sending you containing
contact info for outreach of the first public meeting for
the 12th St Parcel].
Attached is the e/mailing information for all the people
who were either interested in the Schilling Gardens
project or commented on the EIR.
(Background: Schilling Gardens is the project adjacent
to Snow Park. Opponents/historic preservation
types/anti-high rise types of this project were asking for
the City to swap this site for the 12th St Parcel in order
to save the gardens/ prevent development on the
gardens.
Note: some on the attached mailing list might be ones
who would be opposed to development on the 12th St
parcel too).
Heather Klein, (Planner for the Schlling Gardens site)
recommends that at a minimum that the following folks
be notified:
info@oaklandheritagealliance.org 446 17th Street, Suite
301, Oakland CA 94612
Golden Gate Audubon Society 2530 San Pablo Ave,

Suite G, Berkeley, CA 94702
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Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
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From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Li, Hui Chang

Hunter, Gregory; "Michael Johnson"
Lane, Patrick; "Brad Flewellen"; "Ronnie Turner"
RE: Community Benefit Asks - 12th St Remainder
Wednesday, September 03, 2014 3:18:00 PM
Michael,
1. Meeting with Gregory: I can get that set up for us. Let me know some times you are
available after the 15th .
2. Tonights City of Oakland Planning Commission on the Lake Merritt Station Area
Plan and FEIR: staff has heard from a number of stakeholders that theyd like more
time to review the documents. Therefore, staff will be recommending to the Planning
Commission that this hearing be continued to the earliest of the possible hearing dates
(PC Sept 25; final adoption at City Council Nov 4th, but these dates are to be
confirmed).
3. CEQA. According to the schedule prepared by LSA, the Admin Draft CE Memo-1
(w/o LOS analysis) is due this Wednesday the 4th can you confirm if that still is on
schedule? I know the final CE Memo is due on Nov 6th but this assumes the LMSAP
FEIR is certified by then and that the City is able to stick to a 2 week turnaround
review time can you check with LSA if Nov 6th is still do-able given the latest
delay?
4. I am pushing for Planning to get your project scheduled for Planning Commission for
soon after LMSAP adoption, or 1st week in December. I heard you submitted some
outstanding items to Planning last weekplease make sure you have done your part
to get your application complete for planning staff to begin their review process.
5. Appraisal yes, we need to get this started. I will start talking to Gregory and the
Citys Real Estate Unit about this
6. Community meeting we should discuss this more when we meet. We need to think
about the right timing and make sure the outreach effort is broad. The next Measure
DD Coalition meeting is Sept 15th and I am planning to attend to give any updates on
the project, esp on the LSAs environmental studies that are underway.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Hunter, Gregory

Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 2:02 PM
To: Michael Johnson; Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Brad Flewellen; Ronnie Turner
Subject: RE: Community Benefit Asks - 12th St Remainder
Michael,
In addition to a discussion about the appraisal, I would like to discuss the scheduling of your CEQA
work and the timing for closing the transaction.
Im available next week to start the conversations.
Gregory

Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 1:12 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Hunter, Gregory; Brad Flewellen; Ronnie Turner
Subject: Re: Community Benefit Asks - 12th St Remainder
Your initial responses are good on most. I will confirm and provide other responses as you
request.
Also we should plan for the next Community Mtg later this month.
And begin the Appraisal process for the land based on the proposed entitlements. Let's
discuss this appraisal item with Gregory asap. Thanks, Michael
__________________________
Michael E. Johnson
President & CEO
UrbanCore Development
Fillmore Live
Entertainment Group, LLC
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300
mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
On Sep 3, 2014 1:04 PM, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
I am preparing to organize a meeting of staff to consider the various community benefit

asks that have come to our attention (see attached letters that I previously emailed you). As
part of staff consideration before any decisions/recommendations are made, I would like to
know what your position/thoughts are on each ask.
The table below summarizes each of the asks and my own notes on if the ask is simply
possible, assuming a sale of the land at FMV and my sense of what you have been
agreeable to already. Could you please add to the last column of this table by replying with a
yes, no or maybe for each item, though any additional comments you would like to add are
welcomed as well.
Your reply/comments will be considered by staff at an upcoming internal meeting; and I

intend to schedule a follow-up meeting with you and staff about these items soon after to
discuss further.
Measure DD Coalition
Community Benefit Asks
Is this possible? [Yes,

No, Maybe]
a) landscaping of the
parkland reserve parcel at
LM Blvd and E 12th Street
b) cafe on ground floor of
Lake Merritt Blvd Apts
accessible to the public
Yes (in exchange for

easement)
c) gallery area on ground

floor of Lake Merritt Blvd
Apts where local artists
could show artworks in
rotating exhibitions
d) a generous meeting
room of Lake Merritt Blvd
Apts available for
reservation and use by
community interests.
e) some percentage of units
designated as permanently
affordable rental units
f) long-term commitment
to maintenance of the
parkland reserve area
g) some percentage of
commitment to Oaklandbased employment relating
to both the construction
phase of the development,
and for ongoing operation of
the completed development
h) contribution to a nonfungible fund for ongoing
Not in current proposal but

may be possible
Is this something
UrbanCore is willing
to offer [Yes, No,
Maybe]
Yes (in exchange for

easement)
Not in current proposal but

may be possible
I am thinking not possible

unless City provides a
subsidy
May be possible, if
maintenance is limited to
the adjacent parkland only
May be possible. See what
is required for NOFAfunded projects.
This is a question is for

City: Can some of the land
N/A
maintenance of the Meas

DD improvements at Lake
Merritt Park
Oakland Tenants Union - Asks
i) prohibit Developer from
accruing the "condominium
conversion credits" (that a
Developer would normally

be allowed under the
Citys condo conversion
ordinance if project is
condo-mapped and rented
out for the first 7 years)
j) require all tenants be

notified at the beginning of
tenancy that the units are
subject to being sold at any
time at the owner's
discretion.
sale proceeds go to a
maintenance fund dedicated
for Meas DD improvements.
Maybe. There is not a

precedent of such a
restriction on DDAs of a
market-rate sale of City
owned land. Either
Developer agrees to this or
it becomes a point for
negotiation, e.g. the City
values and purchases the
condo conversion credits by
discounting the purchase
price of the land. But then,
is the project considered
publically subsidized?
Yes. Find out: i) Is there
such a precedent and ii)
what are existing
regulations on this tenant
noticing for new
construction on City-own
land, if any.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Mulvey, Christia
Li, Hui Chang
RE: condo conversion rental aff restrictions
Thursday, July 24, 2014 5:49:49 PM
Some of thats in the Reg Agreement (binds operating of the projects) and somes in the Loan
Agreement.
Heres a synopsis from last years NOFA (I dont think it will change much on this front this year). Our
projects dont fall neatly under either the strict professional services or construction (generally,
geared towards City-owned Public Works projects).
Generally, contractors must comply with L/SLBE, LEP, Apprenticeship, Prevailing Wage, Equal
Benefits and Certified Payrolls
The developers need to comply with Living Wage, and Equal Benefits
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak030844.pdf
City of Oakland, HCD Page 33
2013 Housing Development NOFA
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must comply with the following City of Oakland Employment and
Contracting programs:
50% Local and Small Local For Profit and Not For Profit Business Enterprise
Program (L/SLBE)
50% Local Employment Program
15% Oakland Apprenticeship Program
Payment of Prevailing Wages
City of Oakland Living Wage Ordinance
City of Oakland Equal Benefits Ordinance
Electronic Certified Payroll Submittals
More information can be found at the City of Oakland's website at

http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CityAdministration/d/CP/index.htm and at
the meeting with Contract Compliance staff to be held prior to the NOFA deadline. It is
recommended that sponsors who receive City funding awards meet with Contract
Compliance staff early in the predevelopment process to ensure a complete understanding
of all the options regarding how the project may meet the requirements. Submission of
documentation regarding the above requirements and a meeting with the contractors and
Contract Compliance staff will also be required prior to construction start.
Additional contracting requirements and instructions include:

The use of contractors that appear on the federal governments list of
suspended and debarred contractors is expressly prohibited.
The Developer must require Prime Contractors and all subcontractors to enter
ALL certified payroll reports into the Labor Compliance Program (LCP)
tracker in accordance with Special Provision Section 7 subsection 7-2.2.1. The
LCP tracker is a web based program that monitors the payment of Davis Bacon
and State of California prevailing wages. The prime contractor will be charged
a monthly fee for this service (subcontractors will not be charged).
The 50% L/SLBE requirement must be met on both the professional services
and construction phases of each project. A minimum of 25% of this
requirement must be met with SLBE participation.
The general contractor selected must comply with the State of California
Prevailing Wage as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations.
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations Section 16001(d), residential
projects consist of single-family homes and apartments up to and including
four stories. Applicants seeking residential wage rates must submit a request to
Contract Compliance at least 90 days prior to the bid advertisement. The
request for residential rates must include a description of the project, type of
project (i.e. new construction or rehabilitation), the number of units, and the
anticipated bid advertisement date. The residential prevailing wage
determination includes those crafts(s)/classifications(s), or type of worker(s)
not covered by the general determination. Special determinations are issued on
a project-by-project basis and cannot be issued retroactive to the bid
advertisement date of the project. In the absence of a residential prevailing
wage determination, the awarding body should refer to the State of California
Directors General Prevailing Wage Determinations.
Residential prevailing wage determinations are issued based upon information

provided which indicates that the contract has not been let or signed for the
project. If the construction contract is not signed and work does not begin within
twelve (12) months of the residential wage determination, you must inform the
division of Contract Compliance so that updated rates can be obtained. City of Oakland, HCD Page
34
2013 Housing Development NOFA
In the absence of a special residential wage determination, the general prevailing

wage determination must be used. These rates can be obtained via the internet at
www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR.
-c

From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 5:29 PM

To: Mulvey, Christia
Subject: RE: condo conversion rental aff restrictions
Thank you, Christia. Very helpful.
Could you send me a copy of a standard Regulatory Agreement?

I want to see what you normally require regarding Oakland-based employment relating to both the
construction phase of the development, and for ongoing operation of the completed development.
(Mr. Vann is asking for this to apply to the 12 th St Remainder Parcel as well)
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 3:38 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: condo conversion rental aff restrictions
From our standard Reg Agreement language for City funded affordable housing projects:
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION. Owner may not convert Project Units to
condominium or cooperative ownership or sell condominium or cooperative conversion
rights to the Property during the term of this Regulatory Agreement. However, Oakland
will give reasonable consideration to any proposal to convert Project Units to limitedequity cooperative ownership.

From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Lane, Patrick
Li, Hui Chang; Dan Rossi (DRossi@oaklandcityattorney.org)
ghunter@oaklandnet.com
RE: condo conversion restrictions in DDA?
Friday, July 25, 2014 9:33:52 AM
Hui Chang - I dont know of any such restrictions. Need to ask Attorneys Office.
Dan What do you think about this claim?

Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Lane, Patrick
Cc: Hunter, Gregory (GHunter@oaklandnet.com)
Subject: condo conversion restrictions in DDA?
Patrick,
See attached letter from Mr. Vann and the Oakland Tenants Union. He is basically contending that
because the parcel was created as a result of Measure DD improvements, then public assistance is
involved, and therefore condo conversion restrictions should apply, like they apply in affordable
housing projects that receive funding from the City.
Has the City placed condo conversions restrictions (i.e. restriction from both condo map and
exercising conversion credits or one/otherI am waiting to get confirmation from Mr. Vann about
his specific minimum ask) on any other market rate project built on land obtained from the
City/Agency?
Is it possible to include some version of a condo conversion restriction in the DDA with
UrbanCore?
I am keeping track of this ask along with the other community benefits asks. I will need to call a
meeting with the relevant staff to decide what the Citys response will be on the various
community asks.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691

To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Re: Report of 7/17 Meeting of Meas DD Subcommittee with Developer on LM Blvd "Remainder
Parcel"
Hello Hui-Chang,
I owe you an apology. I had not seen the actual ENA, but assumed the terms carried over. Even so,
I understood your objection to the term "mandate," and actually did modifythe report to say "will
coordinate." What I discovered yesterday was that I had two DD files on my PC and the one I initially
edited from your clarifications and other comments at DD, was not the final copy. When I realized the
error and made revisions to page 3, I inadvertently overlooked the "mandate" correction because I
thought I had already made it (but on the wrong copy). I think it was stated properly in the oral report,
so I will talk with Bill about correcting the archive copy. Again, sorry.
Regarding condominium conversion credits, Yes, the pro-tenant community strongly objects to the
"remainder parcel" being able to be condo-mapped, and thus cause the removal of up to 298 existing
rental units. The remainder parcel is a creation of the Measure DD referendum voted 90% by
Oaklanders as a general plan for betterment and beautification of the city. The pro-tenant community
firmly contends that the remainder parcel, where major city resources were required for the parcel's
creation, should then become a loophole where the apartments produced would (by agreement to rent
the units for 7 years) automatically accrue "298 conversion rights" enabling the parcel's developers to
cause 298 existing rental units to be converted to for-sale condominiums, together with the wholesale
eviction of up to 298 existing Oakland renter households. This cannot happen, and while the developer
is free to build and market condo units as it may wish, we strongly oppose "condo-mapping" of the
development -- which automatically grants "conversion rights," and will therefore insist that the DDA
should prohibit condo-mapping this particular development.
Such possible occurrence would be a moral injustice that totally turns the objectives of Meas DD on its
head, and is an outcome that no one would have approved as a result of the Measure DD referendum.
Your questions:
My understanding is that if a Developer builds with a condo map, the units are not
subject to the city's condo conversion law because technically no conversion is taking
place, even if units are initially rented out.
A bit of semanticacrobaticshere: A development that is condo-mapped is not subject to the City's
Condo Ordinance, BUT, by virtue of the Condo Ordinance if the condo-mapped development agrees to
rent for 7 years, the Developer gains "conversion credits" that can be sold to other Developers, or the
same Developer accrues the "automatic right" through conversion credits to remove the same number
of existing rental units from the inventory, convert the units to condos, and sell the condos at market.
It seems to me that even if the City determines there is not a basis to disqualify the project from being
condo-mapped, you and other organizations like Oakland Tenants Union are advocating that this
restriction at least be a part of the DDA is that correct?
Yes, the pro-tenant community is unanimous in having this restriction included in the DDA. OTU
contends that the City has made tremendous financial investments in this parcel that can never be
reflected in an "appraisal valuation." On that basis the reminder parcel differs from other lots that may
be purchased from the City, and which should disqualify this parcel from being condo-mapped.
The initial Oakland Tenants Union statement -- sent April 16 to Mayor Quan and Planning Director
Flynn -- is attached. The statement has been endorsed by all the various pro-tenant
organizations,which are presently in waiting to know what direction the City and Developer may be
inclining toward. Depending on those inclinations,the organizations will begin meeting, developing, and
implementing a serious action program to see that this possible injustice does not occur.
I welcome hearing your thoughts.

james vann, 763-0142

Sent: Wed, Jul 23, 2014 12:52 pm
Subject: RE: Report of 7/17 Meeting of Meas DD Subcommittee with Developer on LM Blvd
"Remainder Parcel"
Thank you, James. I thought you did a great job of reporting out to the Coalition. And your
points here have all been duly noted.
Just to clarify, the quote you are referring to below comes from page 4 of the staff report to
City Council to approve the Citys ENA with UrbanCore:
https://oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1441186&GUID=8BADE21D-E83E4381-BAF0-BA64C6F8CDAD
It is not from the original ENA Agreement itself. There is no such language in the ENA
itself that mandates that UrbanCore coordinate with OUSD. However, staff recognized
that this coordination is needed for the project to be successful so it was called out in the
coordination section of the staff report. Just to be clear, I think the focus of my correction
here is on semantics.
I am interested in your argument that this project does qualify for condo conversion. Could
you please forward me the statement you sent to Mayor Quan and Planning Director
Rachel Flynn listing the reasons why you believe the "remainder parcel" does not qualify
for a condo map? I would like to understand what you think is the basis for the
disqualification and will look into that question further.
My understanding is that if a Developer builds with a condo map, the units are not subject
to the city's condo conversion law because technically no conversion is taking place, even
if units are initially rented out.
It seems to me that even if the City determines there is not a basis to disqualify the project
from being condo-mapped, you and other organizations like Oakland Tenants Union are
advocating that this restriction at least be a part of the DDA is that correct?
_____________________________________________

Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10:15 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Estes, Lesley; Flynn, Rachel; Lane, Patrick; Manasse, Edward; Ferracane, Christina;
mayorjeanquan@oakland.net; rcowen@oaklandnet.com
Subject: Re: Report of 7/17 Meeting of Meas DD Subcommittee with Developer on LM Blvd
"Remainder Parcel"
Hui-Chang,
Thank you for attending the Measure DD Coalition meeting last night. Your appearance and
assistance in responding to some of the attendee's questions was most helpful. Theclarifications you
forwarded wereincorporatedinto the oral report to the Coalition and will be reflected in the report that
goes into theMeasure DD archives.
Regarding coordination with OUSD, the original ENA Agreement at Page 4, bottom paragraph states:
... "Further, UCI will also need to coordinate its project proposal with the development plans of
neighbors of the Property to the south (Oakland Unified School District) and to the west (city's open
space created by Meas DD improvements." Respecting your interpretation, the words "mandate
coordination with OUSD" will be softened.
Regarding possible "Condominium Conversion Rights" for this "remainder parcel" development, The DD
Coalition, CALM (Coalition of Advocates for Lake Merritt - the group that envisioned and gained City
Council approval for Lake Merritt Blvd), East Bay Housing Organizations, 1200 Lakeshore Tenants
Assn, and Oakland Tenants Union all have grave concerns and objections and strongly contend that
the objectives of Meas DD which formed this City-created parcel makes it inconsistent with, and
therefore not eligible for conversion credits.
It is inconceivable that the residents of Oakland would heavily tax themselves to provide for a
development that could cause the displacement, removal, and condoization of almost 300 of their
residences -- many presently in affordable 3 and 4 bedroom apartments -- but displaced by an
assembly of more expensive and smaller, primarily studio-sized condominiums. We are convinced the
public outrage would be both visible and immediate.
To date, Oakland Tenants Union has submitted an extensive statement to Mayor Quan and Planning
Director Rachel Flynn listing some 14 of the broad range of financially-valued city-assistance
contributions that OTU and other objecting organizations are convinced disqualifies the "remainder
parcel" from conversion credits. Hopefully, long before the DDA and prior to more active opposition
actions, an early decision will be made disqualifying this possible development from accruing
conversion credits.
James E Vann

Cc: Estes, Lesley <LEstes@oaklandnet.com>; Flynn, Rachel <RFlynn@oaklandnet.com>; Lane,
Patrick <PSLane@oaklandnet.com>; Manasse, Edward <EManasse@oaklandnet.com>; Ferracane,
Christina <CFerracane@oaklandnet.com>
Sent: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 6:25 pm
Subject: RE: Report of 7/17 Meeting of Meas DD Subcommittee with Developer on LM Blvd
"Remainder Parcel"
Hi James,
Thanks for these notes.
Two minor corrections 1)the ENA was extended by the City Administrator, not the City Council. The
the possibility of a 6-month extension to be granted by the City Administrator was always a part the
original Agreement. 2) It is true that UrbanCore has been coordinating the development of this
Remainder Parcel with OUSDs plans for the adjacent site but this coordination is not mandated by
the ENA.
I have noted your list of proposed community benefits.
I will look into the question of whether this development would be eligible to convert to condos. My
understanding is it can be because this project has no public assistance. There is no such restriction
for market rate sale of City/Agency land.
The shadow study is indeed underway by environmental consultant LSA as part of additional CEQA
study needed by this roject. I will keep the Coalition posted on when this study is complete.
See you at tonights meeting.
_____________________________________________

Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 3:34 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Estes, Lesley; Flynn, Rachel; Lane, Patrick; Manasse, Edward; Ferracane, Christina
Subject: Report of 7/17 Meeting of Meas DD Subcommittee with Developer on LM Blvd "Remainder
Parcel"
To: Hui-Chang Li, Urban Economics Analyst
cc: Rachel Flynn, Director of Building Services & Planning

Patrick Lane, Development/Redevelopment Program Manager
Lesley Estes, Meas DD Programs Manager
Ed Manase, Strategic Planning Director
Christina Ferracane, Senior Planner
Re: Report of7/17Meeting ofMeas DD Subcommittee with Designated Developer of Lake Merritt
Boulevard"Remainder Parcel"
For information, we forward the Meas DD Subcommittee's report of the meeting held 17 July with
representatives of the designated developer's team.
Appreciation to Ms Hui-Chang for her coordination, assistance and logistics in making the meeting
happen in a timely manner.
Meas DD Subcoommittee
Naomi Schiff, Chair
Joel Peter
Sandy Threlfall
James E Vann
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang
Michael Pyatok; Doug Austin; Andy Ball; Ronnie Turner; Peter Waller; Derek Davis; Muhammad Nadhiri; Faye
Paulson
Re: Confirmation
Wednesday, March 06, 2013 3:00:29 PM
12th Street Surplus Parcel_UrbanCore-Integral_Responses_3-6-13.pdf
Hui Chang, please find attached the response to the 4 questions as requested. Let us
know if yo have other questions. Thanks, Michael
_______________________________
Michael E. Johnson, President & CEO
457 10th Street
Cell: (415) 748-2300
Office: (415) 553-4022
On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:11 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Michael,
Yes, you are confirmed for March 13th at 3pm.
Our office is located in Oakland at 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5313.
Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li
City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
-----Original Message----From: Michael Johnson [mailto:mjohnson@urbancorellc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 8:41 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Michael Pyatok; Doug Austin; Ana Serrano; Andy Ball; Laura
Guilfoyle; Ronnie Turner; Peter Waller; Derek Davis
Subject: Confirmation
Please confirm the Wed interview time for March 13th at 3:00pm. Thx,
Michael
Michael E. Johnson
President
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300 - Cell

(415) 553-4022 - Office
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Gerard, Jennie
Li, Hui Chang
RE: Dates for UrbanCore"s community meetings re 12th St Remainder Parcel
Monday, August 19, 2013 12:20:10 PM
Hello Hui Chang,
Please see the following message sent to Merlin Edwards who requested contact information
for UCI-Integrals use.
Also, please note that Naomi Schiff, contact for Oakland Heritage Alliance, also is a contact
for Coalition of Advocates for Lake Merritt (CALM).
Council President Kernighans next E-News is likely to go out this week. It would be very
timely to put the September meeting date in this edition.
From: Gerard, Jennie

To: Merlin Edwards (meko11@pacbell.net)
Subject: Contacts for announcing UCI-Integral's community meetings
Merlin:
My apologies for being so pokey to respond to your request. Herewith are the e-mail
addresses where I suggest you send the announcement of UCI-Integrals meeting
announcement with a request to post. Also included are key individuals at nearby
institutions.
Council President Kernighans E-News: We can put your announcement into Council
President Kernighans more or less monthly E-News. The next edition is likely to be blasted
during the week of August 19 to 2500+ e-mail addresses, principally located in her district,
which includes the remainder parcel. If you can get the announcement to me
(jgerard@oaklandnet.com) by Wednesday, August 21 or let me know when you can get it to
me by then, I can see that it gets included if at all possible.
Lake Neighbors - Sasha Esposito San Roman (sasha@sanroman-m.com); e-mail list of a

couple hundred names of residents of the East Lake area
Lake Merritt Merchants Association Steve Ma (stevemawoodys@gmail.com) is chair of

this small group of businesses and apartment building representatives
East Lake Merchants Watch Thu Nguyet Pham (pham1@yahoo.com), the leader of a group
of 30+ businesses in the Clinton Park area
Cleveland Heights Neighbors yahoo site Jim Ratliff (jim@virtualperfection.com),

administrator of the site, which reaches a couple hundred residents between Lakeshore Ave
and Park Blvd, E 18th St and MacArthur Blvd
Bella Vista/17Y NCPC yahoo site - 17Y_NCPC@yahoogroups.com; e-mail list of a couple

hundred residents living between Park Blvd & 14th Ave, E 21st St and MacArthur Blvd
primarily.
1200 Lakeshore Amy Marshall (amy@1200lakeshore.com) is the building manager.
Oakland Heritage Alliance Naomi Schiff (Naomi@17th.com) can distribute the

announcement to OHA membership
Measure DD Community Coalition info@waterfrontaction.org; e-mail list of many dozens

of people watching very carefully the improvements in and around Lake Merritt, particularly
at the south end of the lake
Community Stakeholder Group (CSG) of the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan Christina
Ferracane (cferracane@oaklandnet.com). The remainder parcel is located within the Lake
Merritt Station Area Plan boundary, and representatives on the CSG are very interested in
this site, which is a gateway to the East Lake. Christina is a planner working on the plan.
Oakland Unified School District Tim White, Asst Superintendent for Facilities
(timothy.white@ousd.K12.ca.us)
Laney College Marco Menendez, dean overseeing the colleges master plan preparation
(mmenendez@peralta.edu)
Peralta Community College District Altheria Smith, Facilities Manager

(atheriasmith@peralta.edu)

510.238.7023 (direct)
510.238.7002 (Distict Office)

510.238.7023 (direct)
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Gerard, Jennie
Cc: Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)

Subject: RE: Dates for UrbanCore's community meetings re 12th St Remainder Parcel
Hi Jennie,
UrbanCore-Integral, the Developer holding an ENA with the City on the 12th St Remainder Parcel,
is getting ready to host its first public community meeting to present their proposal, design,
program. They are thinking about scheduling this for mid/late September, after the market
feasibility study (currently underway) is complete (expected early September). [I have copied
Michael Johnson, principal of UrbanCore, to this email].
We are thinking about how to best coordinate the outreach for this first public meeting. Do you
have recommendations for how Developer goes about notifying interested parties: Who are the key
groups that they should be outreaching to? Can you send me an email list to pass on to Developer?
should Developer contact you directly coordinate? Or should I just let Developer know about key
groups to set the date with (eg CALM?) but then leave it to the various City teams* to do their
own email blasts?? (*by various City teams, I am thinking at least your office, Lynettes office and
the planning team for the Lake Merritt Station plan).
Please let me know your thoughts. The goal is to make sure there is broad outreach and
adequate/advance notice for this first meeting .
Thanks in advance!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Gerard, Jennie

To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Dates for UrbanCore's community meetings re 12th St Remainder Parcel
Hi Hui Chang,
Were putting together Council President Kernighans July E-News. Id like to include an
announcement including dates, times and locations of the three community meetings to be hosted
by UrbanCore during the ENA period for the 12 th St Remainder Parcel. What information can you
give me about the meetings? Please advise.
Thanks in advance for your attention to this request.

510.238.7023 (direct)
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang
Kirsty Greer; Don MacKenzie
Re: DDA Term Sheet & Schedule
Friday, March 20, 2015 2:16:50 PM
HC, as we discussed, the President of the City Council is interested in the possible closing
before 6/30 as are we. Let's see what she works out. As we discussed the delay in
closing is related to the delay in executing the Guarantee, if necessary. Thanks, Michael
_______________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c:(415) 748-2300
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 1:43 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
See the DDA term sheet approved by the City Attorneys office. This version
(without the track changes shown, of course) is what will be published and
attached to the DDA staff report (now to be published 4/2 pending Rules decision
on 3/26) and the basis of our negotiations for the actual DDA.
Just to call out the key changes, see my notes in red to email below; also, a note
about Section 11 on title insurance.
Your request for the City to provide certification if required by the title company
for issuance of an ALTA policy. was removed because we dont know what you
mean by certification. I think it will be OK for us to negotiate this and work this
out for the DDA, where your other comments will also be addressed.
Please get in touch if you want to discuss.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li

Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 3:20 PM
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Kirsty Greer; Don MacKenzie
Subject: RE: DDA Term Sheet & Schedule
Michael,
1. The new DDA Schedule of Performance is acceptable. City Attorneys Office is OK

with this new schedule. Please confirm you are OK with the closing date to be delayed
after 6/30/2015.
2. Unfortunately, the revisions to the DDA Term Sheet you submitted this morning was
not made to the latest City draft that I emailed you yesterday, on 3/17. So I had to
merge those two documents and the result is attached which shows your redline
changes as if it had been made to the Citys 3/17 draft.
Attach C DDA Term Sheet Mar18 is a cleaned up version which reflects only those
changes you made that I believe will be acceptable to the City; I have submitted this
version to the City Attorney for their review and approval.
a. Note the three highlighted sections I think should be OK, but may be
taken out by City Attorney
The authority of the Planning Director is not regulated or
modified by the DDA - As I suspected, Dianne took this out.
City does not/has not used brokers so I dont know that we will
agree to hold you harmless any claims on commissions Dianne re-
worded this but it is OK for us to hold each other harmless.
I am not sure about extending the 30 day cure period

Extension OK, but we will have to negotiate a maximum cure date
deadline.
b. I restored Section 14 and 15 regarding condition of the property at

delivery and environmental remediation as I had it in the Citys 3/17
draft. I understand what you are trying to get at here, but rest assured
that the City plans to set aside $500,000 in escrow for site remediation
(that level of specificity is reflected in the actual legislation language to
be approved) and Public Works will clear the site beforehand. (We will
have to give Public Works something like 2 months notice, etc. and we
can work out a fee to charge contractor if it doesnt happen in time, etc.)
c. I restored Section 22 on the Payment & Performance Bonds back to

the language as stated in the Citys 3/17. Again, although I appreciate
your situation, staff is not recommending a waiver of this typical City
requirement in the staff report to Council; however, when this item is
heard by City Council on 3/31, they may choose to make a motion to
grant a waiver on this specific DDA term (and any other as proposed by
staff).
d. I corrected Section 9 on the Schedule to match what you submitted

in the Excel spreadsheet (#1)
Note: In the track changes view you will see two colors of font one which reflects
the changes you made that I am accepting (pending City Attorney approval) and a
second color font showing corrections that I made.
Again, this DDA term sheet will be attached as an Exhibit A to the Ordinance to be
approved by City Council as a basis for our actual DDA.
I will send back to you the City Attorney approved version to-be published, which I am
hoping will not depart much more from the attached.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:29 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Kirsty Greer; Don MacKenzie
Subject: DDA Term Sheet & Schedule
Hui Chang, please see our revised redline of the DDA Term Sheet and
the Schedule to be attached. This has had our legal input as well.
Please note the folks from UDR and I will be available this afternoon in
town between 12:30 - 4:30pm if you would like to get together to
discuss any of the changes include herein (we are meeting Rachel from
11:45pm - 12:15pm). In particular we have different options on
language for paragraph 23 regarding the PP Bond, otherwise I think this
version and the schedule are consistent with our mutual intent.
We look forward to finalizing this and moving forward. Thanks, Michael

_______________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c:(415) 748-2300
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Gray, Neil D.
Li, Hui Chang
RE: design review committee for UrbanCore project?
Thursday, April 30, 2015 4:39:31 PM
They havent come back with any design changes yet.
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Gray, Neil D.
Subject: design review committee for UrbanCore project?
Neil, any update from Michael/Ronnie about the possibility of submitting new design plans? I
wanted to check with you first before sending an email to Michael.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Lane, Patrick
Cc: Gray, Neil D. (NGray@oaklandnet.com)
Subject: design review committee for UrbanCore project
Hi Patrick,
I just found out from Neil that he and Rachel met with UrbanCore (Michael, Pyatok) and UDR
(Don) and they are proposing design changes to building that are significant enough to require
Design Review Committee.
We wont know exactly what the changes are until they submit their updated plans but from the
meeting this morning, it sounds like:
- Massing is similar but the building skin will be different e.g. more glassy and
contemporary
- They want to add height to the shorter part of the building.
- They want to increase parking to meet the .75 minimum to avoid the parking in-lieu fee
- They want to change unit mix add 3 bedroom apartments.
- Re/moving the caf from corner, and replacing with lobby space in corner and retail along
12th St
Neil expects the DRC date will take place approximately 2 months from receipt of updated plans,
so perhaps June or July and he will share design plans with us once it is submitted
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239 Fax: 510.238.3691
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang; Lane, Patrick
Re: Documents
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 10:00:28 AM
HC, we will need to add a sentence in Paragraph 8 regarding the repurchase that says
"this is all subordinate to the rights of the Developer's Construction Lender" because the
lender will have the land as collateral. Please advise. Thanks, MJ
_______________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c:(415) 748-2300
On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 9:43 AM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:

Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 9:26 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Re: Documents
Ok. Can you send me the latest Clean Blackline of that DDA Term Sheet
so I know I have the final version. Thanks, MJ
_______________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c:(415) 748-2300
On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 9:22 AM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
There is no difference in the DDA term sheet compared to the current published
version other than: 1) requirement for payment and performance only if it is a
requirement by lender and 2) the community benefits page to be inserted per CM
Guillen's office.
The staff report itself I cannot share at this point
On Apr 29, 2015, at 9:18 AM, "Michael Johnson" <mjohnson@urbancorellc.com>

wrote:
HC, what about the DDA Term Sheet. Please send me the
circulating documents for my review. Thanks, Michael
_______________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c:(415) 748-2300
On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 9:10 AM, Li, Hui Chang

I am waiting to get Section 21 from Jennie, actually. This will be
inserted as the last page to Exhibit A of the Ordinance.

Jennie, you sent me the final excel spreadsheet summarizing the $500k
of the community benefits, which I have fwded on to Michael. Could
you send us the final word document that was going around that will
be the published version?

From: Michael Johnson <mjohnson@urbancorellc.com>
Date: April 29, 2015 at 8:44:52 AM PDT
To: Hui Chang Li <HLi@oaklandnet.com>, "Lane, Patrick"
<PLane@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: Documents
Hu Chang, I realize that documents may be
circulating, but I have to see the latest DDA Term
Sheet and any attachments, eg. Paragraph 21 for
the Community Benefits to make sure that we
accept the language that is going to be published.
UDR is insisting on knowing what's in these public
documents. Please let me see the circulating
documents this morning. Thanks, Michael
_______________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c:(415) 748-2300
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang
Re: Draft DDA Term Sheet
Friday, February 20, 2015 6:09:07 PM
3a City Response UCD DDA Term Sheet_02-20-15.doc
HC, please see attached. In particular see the changes I made on page 3 to the
milestone dates..we should discuss on Monday so I can explain my reason for these
dates. Thanks, MJ
_______________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c:(415) 748-2300
On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 5:06 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
Here is the latest draft of the DDA term sheet that is pending City Attorney review but reflects
our latest negotiations. The highlighted sections are what I suspect may still be problematic for
the Attorney.
I hope to send you a version approved by the City Attorneys office by late next week.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


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Here is the map to attach to the 12 th Street Remainder RFP.

Patrick Lane [mailto:pslane@oaklandnet.com]

From: Pierce, Kenen

A better view of the easements

Kenen Pierce L.S.I.T.

Senior Survey Technician

New York Times, January 2012 http://bit.ly/GB3s8f

From: Martinez, Jose

Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 3:13 PM

My Supervisor agrees with the proposed easements; thanks.

Jose Martinez, P.E.

Report A Problem | Public Works Agency Call Center | (510) 615-5566

From: Pierce, Kenen

Kenen Pierce L.S.I.T.

Senior Survey Technician

New York Times, January 2012 http://bit.ly/GB3s8f

Jennie Gerard, Chief of Staff

In the office Monday - Thursday

From: Lake Merritt Station Area Plan

Lake Merritt Station Area Plan

FYI See below related to remainder site.

From: Colette McPherson [mailto:ccmoakland@yahoo.com]

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Li, Hui Chang

FYI, keeping you both in the loop.

From: Ferracane, Christina

From: Mike Pyatok [mailto:mpyatok@pyatok.com]

Michael Pyatok, FAIA

Li, Hui Chang

From: Mulvey, Christia

Christia Katz Mulvey

but am still wondering about

1507 Second Ave (I think this is Lakeside Senior)

From: Li, Hui Chang

Yes! I have a couple of questions

2. In the status field, is this the correct order: Predevelopment; Rehab

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

From: Mulvey, Christia

DHCD funded affordable housing developments in progress is attached.

Let me know if you have any questions?

Christia Katz Mulvey

In the office Monday - Thursday

From: Christine Cherdboonmuang [mailto:christine.apocc@gmail.com]

Lake Merritt Station Area Plan

Lake Merritt Station Area Plan

In the office Monday - Thursday

City Offices closed on these upcoming 2015 holidays:

In the office Monday - Thursday

City Offices closed on these upcoming 2015 holidays:

From: Tony Marks-Block [mailto:tonymarksblock@gmail.com]

1051 Bella Vista Ave

Couple of other things:

From: Gray, Neil D.

From: Dan Hogman []

If there is anything else you might need, please let me know,

Dan Hogman / Project Architect / 510 465 7010 x125

From: Woo, Winnie

FYI This came through Johns email.