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Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)
Gray, Neil D. (NGray@oaklandnet.com)
FW: Lake Merritt Boulevard Screencheck
Monday, December 22, 2014 4:52:00 PM
CPP7645_LakeMerrittApartments_PW_R00_D02.pdf
Screencheck Draft CE Memo.pdf
7645_Summary_Table.pdf
FYR, Michael,
Attached is a Screencheck Draft of your projects CEQA analysis staff just received the Wind
Study today.
Please review and let us know if you have any comments/questions. City staff are also reviewing
this draft and we are aiming to get our comments back to LSA by Dec 29th or soon after.
The next version from LSA will incorporate these last round of comments and will be Final.
Hopefully, the Final CE Memo can be delivered the first full week of January, depending on when
City is able to get our last round of comments to LSA.
Thanks,
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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
From: Theresa Wallace [mailto:Theresa.Wallace@lsa-assoc.com]

Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 8:51 AM
To: Gray, Neil D.
Cc: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: RE: Lake Merritt Boulevard Screencheck
The revised Wind Study is attached. Heather Lees paper copy of the complete Screencheck CE will be
delivered tomorrow. Ill let Michael at Urban Core know our current schedule.
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 9:10 AM
To: Lee, Heather; Gray, Neil D.; Parks, Jamie
Cc: Li, Hui Chang
We will have a paper copy prepared for Heather. Given that we wont be able to get it to her today
and that she will be out until the 29 th , well wait until the end of the week when hopefully we can
incorporate the complete wind study (which Ill also send electronically when I receive it). Please let
me know if anyone else needs paper copies.
Thanks, Theresa
From: Lee, Heather [mailto:HLee@oaklandcityattorney.org]
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 1:12 PM
To: Gray, Neil D.; Parks, Jamie
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Theresa Wallace
NeilI need this in hard copy. I am out of the office after tomorrow until the 29 th , so I dont think
Ill be able to review before the week of the 29 th .
Heather B. Lee
Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Land Use/Development/Building
Office of the City Attorney
One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 6th Floor
Oakland CA 94612
Tel: 510.238.3838
Fax: 510.238.6500
e-mail: hlee@oaklandcityattorney.org
On the web at http://www.oaklandcityattorney.org
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From: Gray, Neil D.
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 11:34 AM
To: Lee, Heather; Parks, Jamie
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Theresa Wallace (Theresa.Wallace@lsa-assoc.com)
Subject: FW: Lake Merritt Boulevard Screencheck
Hi Heather and Jamie,

See attached for your review. As mentioned below, the wind study is not included, but I thought we
could finish us much as we can without it. Please get comments back by December 29, if possible,
when I will be back from vacation.
--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

Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 4:30 PM
To: Gray, Neil D.; Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Lake Merritt Screencheck CE
Hi Neal and Hui

The Screencheck Draft CE Memo is attached, including a clean PDF version, Word version and a
compare version that shows the changes made since Admin #2.
Appendix C, which is the wind study, is not included however. CPP, the wind consultant, wants to be
sure that they receive payment before finalizing their study (we need 8-10 business days to pay our
subconsultants after receiving payment from the applicant). I have been trying to work that out with
them but my main contact there has been traveling. I am attaching the table they created to insert
into the report, per your comments. I hope to be able to have the next draft from them by the end
of this week. I will keep you updated.
- Theresa
Theresa Wallace , Associate
LSA Associates, Inc.
2215 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: 510.540.7331
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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,
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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Gray, Neil D. (NGray@oaklandnet.com); Manasse, Edward (EManasse@oaklandnet.com)
Lane, Patrick
FW: Lake Merritt Tower
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:27:00 AM
Hi Neil,
If you havent already done so, could you please follow up with Ed to make sure his design
comments from our meeting on 1/29/15 are communicated in writing to UrbanCore so that their
architects address his concerns?
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Michael Johnson [mailto:mjohnson@urbancorellc.com]

Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9:47 PM
To: Manasse, Edward
Cc: Gray, Neil D.; Li, Hui Chang; Lane, Patrick; Mike Pyatok; Dan Hogman; Ronnie Turner
Subject: Lake Merritt Tower
Ed, I wanted to followup on our last meeting. Did you send me an email
with a summary of your design comments from that meeting? If so I
may have misplaced it and was discussing the refinements with Mike
Pyatok and Doug Austin. Please send any comments or I will convey
your thoughts further with Mike/Doug so we can have a revised elevation
drawing shortly fyr. Thanks, Michael
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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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FW: March 18th Planning Commission
Tuesday, March 03, 2015 11:55:00 AM
Hi Neil,
Did Notices go out to interested parties about the March 18th Planning Commission meeting?
Do you need any info from me?
Thanks,
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Hui-Chang Li


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

Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 3:59 PM
To: Gray, Neil D.
Cc: Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com); Ronnie Turner (rtdevelops@comcast.net)
Subject: RE: March 18th Planning Commission
(Ronnie & Michael, FYI)

Neil,
So, will the Meeting Notice will go out on March 2nd? And the agenda & staff report will be
public on Citys website by March 13th ?
OK, the interested parties list for March 18 Planning Commission should include:
1.
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Jan 20 2015 community meeting contacts (see attached)

Property Owners located w/i 500 ft (see attached)
to District 2 listserv via Jennie Gerard
to District 3 listserv via Bridgette Cook
to your LMSAP listserv via Alicia Parker
to the Measure DD listserv via James Vann
to UrbanCores interested parties list via Ronnie Turner
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


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

To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: RE: March 18th Planning Commission
The staff report become public the Friday prior to the meeting. Notice goes out 17 days prior to the
meeting I will need an interested parties list from you.
--Neil
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Gray, Neil D.
Subject: March 18th Planning Commission
Neil,
When will the agenda and staff report be public for the March 18th Planning Commission meeting?
What sort of public noticing normally happens?
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
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Li, Hui Chang
FW: Michael finds this acceptable: Final Section 21 of DDA Term Sheet
Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:34:02 AM
Please reply to Abel and me re length of DDA period and how it is defined. Thnx.
Jennie Gerard, Chief of Staff
Oakland District 2 Councilmember Abel Guillen
510.238.7023 (direct)
510.238.7002 (District Office)
In the office Monday - Thursday
From: Guillen, Abel

Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:31 AM
To: Gerard, Jennie
Subject: RE: Michael finds this acceptable: Final Section 21 of DDA Term Sheet
It says during the DDA period.how long is that and how is that defined.
From: Gerard, Jennie
To: Guillen, Abel
Cc: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Michael finds this acceptable: Final Section 21 of DDA Term Sheet
See your language, which Michael has agreed to.

510.238.7023 (direct)

To: Gerard, Jennie
Cc: Guillen, Abel
Subject: Re: FW: Final Section 21 of DDA Term Sheet
That is agreeable. Thanks

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Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c: (415) 748-2300
On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 11:17 AM, Gerard, Jennie <JGerard@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Michael,
Here is language acceptable to Abel, which builds on your suggestion of leaving the funding
in escrow until the skate board park project is ready to move forward. Our language removes
references to matching funding since we dont have a bid now, and it makes clear what the
back-up plan for the funding is in the event that the skate board park project doesnt move
forward.
At the time of transfer of the property, developer will fund at least $150,000 into escrow
towards the construction of a skate board park on existing publicly-owned property in
Council District 2, such as at San Antonio Park. If the remaining funds necessary for the
development of the skate board park are not available at the time of transfer, the developer's
funds will remain in escrow until all the skate board park funding is available. Should the
skate board park project not go forward during the DDA period, the $150,000 will be
distributed to organizations that already are recipients of these community benefits, as
decided by the District 2 Councilmember.
510.238.7023 (direct)

To: Gerard, Jennie
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Guillen, Abel; Lane, Patrick
Subject: Re: Final Section 21 of DDA Term Sheet
Jennie, see revision as we discussed:

At the time of transfer of the property, developer will fund at least
$150,000 into escrow towards the construction of the skate board park
on exisiting publicly-owned property in Council District 2, such as at San
Antonion Park. If the matching funds are not available at the time
transfer the developer's funds will remain in escrow until the matching
funds are available, or refunded to the developer if they do not become
available during the duration of the DDA.
Thanks, Michael
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Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c: (415) 748-2300
On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 10:40 AM, Michael Johnson <mjohnson@urbancorellc.com> wrote:
Jennie, all we are trying to do is make sure that our funding is matched
by the rest of the funds needed to complete the project. So let's agree
on some language that acknowledges what Abel is doing...that all we are
asking to do.
Please confirm. Thanks, Michael
_______________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c: (415) 748-2300
On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 10:31 AM, Gerard, Jennie <JGerard@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hello Hui Chang,
Michaels proposed additional language regarding the skate park funding is not acceptable to
Abel, who is lining up additional funding now. Abel expects to be ready to move ahead with
approvals to build the park when the developers funding becomes available in 2016.
510.238.7023 (direct)
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Gerard, Jennie; Lane, Patrick
Cc: Michael Johnson; Guillen, Abel
Subject: RE: Final Section 21 of DDA Term Sheet
All,
Regarding the timing of the skate park funding, are we OK with adding this
additional language that Michael is requesting to the community benefits list:
If the balance of the funds to complete the skate park have not been identified at
time of property transfer, developers funds will come at a later date when the funds
have been identified.
Jennie, please confirm by 11am. Otherwise, I will not include it.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li Urban Economic Analyst

Fax: 510.238.3691
Tel: 510.238.6239
From: Gerard, Jennie [mailto:JGerard@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 3:42 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang; Lane, Patrick
Cc: Michael Johnson; Guillen, Abel
Subject: Final Section 21 of DDA Term Sheet
Hui Chang and Patrick,

Attached is the final version of the Section 21 of the DDA Term Sheet. Michael Johnson has
reviewed it and his edits have been incorporated into this version, fyi.
510.238.7023 (direct)
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Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com); Ronnie Turner (rtdevelops@comcast.net); Merlin Edwards
(meko11@pacbell.net); Michael Pyatok (mpyatok@pyatok.com); <cbeverly@urbancorellc.com>; Faye Paulson
(fpaulson@urbancorellc.com)
FW: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY/RELEASE OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) FOR THE LAKE MERRITT
STATION AREA PLAN AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DEIR
Monday, November 04, 2013 4:29:00 PM
All,
Below is the email Notice about the release of the Draft EIR for the LMSAP for public review, FYI. This
should be shared with your CEQA consultant.
To receive these announcements and updates about the LMSAP, e-mail your contact information to
lake_merritt_plan@oaklandnet.com
Or you could check the Citys webpage for the latest posts:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PBN/OurServices/Plans/DOWD008198#NewsandAnnouncements
Note that the comment period end-date for the DEIR has now been extended to December 20, 2013 (from
the Dec 16th as mentioned in Notice below).
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Hui-Chang Li
Office of Neighborhood Investment

City of Oakland
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5313
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Lake Merritt Station Area Plan

Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 12:26 PM
Subject: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY/RELEASE OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) FOR THE
LAKE MERRITT STATION AREA PLAN AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DEIR
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY/RELEASE OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) FOR THE LAKE
MERRITT STATION AREA PLAN AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DEIR
TO: All Interested Parties
SUBJECT: Notice of Availability/Release of Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Lake Merritt Station
Area Plan, and Notice of Public Hearing on the same.
REVIEW PERIOD: November 1, 2013 through December 16, 2013
CASE NO.: ZS11225, ER110017, GP13287, ZT13288, RZ13289 (CEQA State Clearinghouse Number
2012033012)
PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Oakland
PROJECT LOCATION: The Lake Merritt Station Area encompasses approximately 315 acres generally bound by
14th Street to the north, I-880 to the south, Broadway to the west, and 5th Avenue to the east. The Planning
Area includes the Lake Merritt BART Station, Oakland Chinatown business and residential districts, Laney
College and Peralta facilities, the Oakland Public Library, the Oakland Museum of California, the Alameda
County Courthouse and other County offices, the building currently occupied by the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Lake Merritt Channel, and
a portion of the East Lake district.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
With a planning horizon to 2035, the Plan builds on extensive community feedback to articulate a roadmap
for future development, continued revitalization and economic growth, and community enhancement in the
Station Area. The Plan seeks to achieve the vision and goals established by the community and key
stakeholders. This vision includes several statements, which are summarized here:
Create an active, vibrant and safe district;
Encourage services and retail;
Encourage equitable, sustainable and healthy development;
Encourage non-automobile transportation;
Increase and diversify housing;
Encourage job creation and access;
Identify additional open space and recreation opportunities;
Celebrate and enhance Chinatown as an asset and a destination;
Model progressive innovations (i.e., economic, environmental, social).

The Plan consists of written text and diagrams that express how the Planning Area should develop into the
future, and identifies key actions the City and other entities will take to improve the area. The Plan covers
land use, development density, circulation and infrastructure, and has legal authority as a regulatory
document. It contains elements required of Specific Plans, such as:
The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the area
covered by the plan;
The distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private
transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential
facilities;
Standards and criteria by which development will proceed; and
A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects,

and financing measures necessary to carry out the proposed improvements.
The Plan includes land use changes that will reduce the barriers to increased transit use from both the
immediate area and surrounding neighborhoods. The Plan seeks to create an activity core around a
rejuvenated transit station. Simultaneously, the Plan seeks to reinforce and integrate the cultural and
recreational resources that make this transit station unique. The Plan identifies ways in which streets, open
spaces, and other infrastructure in the area can be improved, and establishes regulations for development
projects that further the areas vitality and safety.
The Station Area Plan requires General Plan and Planning Code amendments (text and map changes) along
with Design Guidelines to achieve the Plans goals. For more information on the project, including draft
documents, please visit the project website at: http://www.business2oakland.com/lakemerrittsap.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: A Notice of Preparation of an EIR was issued by the City of Oaklands Department
of Planning and Building on March 1, 2012. A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has now been
prepared for the project under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq. The DEIR analyzes the potentially significant environmental
impacts in the following environmental categories: Land Use, Planning, Population and Housing;
Transportation and Traffic; Air Quality; Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases; Parks and Recreation; Public
Services; Utilities and Service Systems; Cultural and Historic Resources; Aesthetics; Biological Resources;
Geology and Soils; Hazards and Hazardous Materials; and Hydrology and Water Quality. The Draft EIR
identifies significant and unavoidable environmental impacts related to: Transportation and Circulation; Air
Quality; and Cultural Resources.
The City of Oaklands Department of Planning and Building is hereby releasing this DEIR, finding it to be
accurate and complete and ready for public review. Starting on Friday, November 1, 2013, copies of the DEIR
are available for review or distribution to interested parties at no charge at the Department of Planning and
Building, 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315, Oakland, CA 94612, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Additional copies are available for review at the Oakland Public Library, Social Science and Documents,
125 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 and at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th Street #290, Oakland,
CA 94607. The Draft EIR may also be reviewed on the Citys Current Environmental Review Documents
webpage: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PBN/OurServices/Application/DOWD009157
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
Oakland, CA 94612
Members of the public are welcome to attend these hearings and provide comments. Comments on the DEIR
should focus on whether the DEIR is sufficient in discussing possible impacts to the physical environmental,
ways in which potential adverse effects may be avoided or minimized through mitigation measures, and
alternatives to the Station Area Plan in light of the EIRs purpose to provide useful and accurate information
about such factors. Comments may be made at the public hearings described above or in writing. Please
address all written comments to Christina Ferracane, Strategic Planning, City of Oakland, Planning and
Building Department, 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315, Oakland, CA 94612; 510-238-3903 (phone);
510-238-6538 (fax); or e-mailed to cferracane@oaklandnet.com. Comments on the DEIR must be received
no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 16, 2013.
After all comments have been received, a Final EIR will be prepared and the Planning Commission will
consider certification of the EIR and rendering a decision on the Station Area Plan at a public hearing, date
yet to be determined. All comments received will be considered by the City prior to finalizing the EIR and
taking any further action pertaining to this EIR. If you challenge the environmental document or other actions
pertaining to this Project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearings
described above or written in correspondence received by December 16, 2013. For further information
please contact Christina Ferracane at 510-238-3903 or cferracane@oaklandnet.com.
Rachel Flynn
Environmental Review Officer
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FW: Oakland Guidelines for Environmental Consultants
Thursday, January 02, 2014 11:06:31 AM
City Guidelines for Environmental Contracts (1-5-12).pdf
Per your request. Also, the Planning Department is the custodian of the document, so they should
be able to furnish it to you, as well as other related materials.
Mark P. Wald
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Oakland City Attorney's Office
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Oakland, CA 94612
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Kawamoto, Edwin
FW: Order No. 1117013451 - To Follow, Oakland, CA, 94601 - Wedge Parcel
Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:38:43 PM
PrelimPackage-1117013451.pdf
Since this is a brand new parcel please review for accuracy and forward any comments to Ed
Kawamoto.
Regards,
JamesGolde
Manager | Real Estate Services

510-238-6354
From: Kawamoto, Edwin

Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:12 PM
To: Golde, James; Li, Hui Chang
Subject: FW: Order No. 1117013451 - To Follow, Oakland, CA, 94601
I am forwarding the preliminary title report from Old Republic

From: Doreen Updike [mailto:DUpdike@ortc.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:12 AM
To: Kawamoto, Edwin
Cc: Julie Massey; Niels Povlsen; Henry Garcia
Subject: Order No. 1117013451 - To Follow, Oakland, CA, 94601
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FW: Order No. 1117013451 - Parcel 1, Parcel Map 10111, Oakland, CA, 94601
Monday, December 30, 2013 11:31:12 AM
See here is the preliminary report. Id like to speak to you about this site.
Regards,
JamesGolde
Manager | Real Estate Services

510-238-6354
From: Niels Povlsen [mailto:NPovlsen@ortc.com]

To: Golde, James
Subject: FW: Order No. 1117013451 - Parcel 1, Parcel Map 10111, Oakland, CA, 94601
Good Morning James. Heres the updated Preliminary Report for the Wedge reflecting the recorded
Parcel Map.
Niels
Niels Povlsen
Sr. Account Executive
Old Republic Title Company
555 12th Street, Suite 2000
Oakland CA 94607
510-375-1521 cell
510-272-1121 office
510-208-5045 fax
npovlsen@ortc.com
From: Dawn Cabral

To: Niels Povlsen; Julie Massey
Subject: Order No. 1117013451 - Parcel 1, Parcel Map 10111, Oakland, CA, 94601
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Golde, James; Li, Hui Chang
FW: Order No. 1117013451 - To Follow, Oakland, CA, 94601
I am forwarding the preliminary report from Old Republic

From: Doreen Updike [mailto:DUpdike@ortc.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:47 AM
To: Kawamoto, Edwin
Cc: Julie Massey; Niels Povlsen; Henry Garcia
Subject: Order No. 1117013451 - To Follow, Oakland, CA, 94601
APN has been deleted.
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Lane, Patrick
Li, Hui Chang; Jens Hillmer (JHHillmer@oaklandnet.com)
FW: OUSD RFQ
Thursday, July 10, 2014 2:57:34 PM
FYI
Patrick Lane [mailto:pslane@oaklandnet.com]
Development Manager, City Of Oakland
Economic & Workforce Development Department
Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From: Kahn, Kelley
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 2:11 PM
To: Hunter, Gregory; Lane, Patrick; Flynn, Rachel; Hillmer, J H
Subject: OUSD RFQ
Hi Gregory, jens and Patrick,

Here is a link to the OUSD RFQ for the admin building. I'll forward the pre-bid sign in sheet under separate cover.
http://www.ousd.k12.ca.us/cms/lib07/CA01001176/Centricity/Domain/95/RFQ%201025%202ND%20Ave.%20Jun%2024.pdf
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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]

Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:12 PM
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 proceeds from sale
of the 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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Estes, Lesley
Miller, Scott; Li, Hui Chang
FW: PM 10111 - The "wedge" - Surplus property at 12th Street
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 10:52:10 AM
Can either of you help provide the planning approval for the wedge
parcel on E. 12 th street. Thank you
Lesley Estes
Watershed and Stormwater Management
Department of Engineering
City of Oakland | Public Works Agency | APWA Accredited Agency
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza Suite 4314 | Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-7431 | (510) 238-7227 Fax
lestes@oaklandnet.com
Report A Problem | Public Works Agency Call Center | (510) 615-5566
www.oaklandpw.com | pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com | Mobile app: SeeClickFix
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From: Hayes, Gil
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 10:44 AM
To: Estes, Lesley
Cc: Miller, Scott
Subject: PM 10111 - The 'wedge' - Surplus property at 12th Street
Lesley:
This parcel map will be completed and ready to finalize by Wed. However in looking
thru my records, I can not find a copy of any action by the Planning department. I
seem to recall that it was approved, but there is no typical memo in my files.
You should confirm this with Scott to avoid any conflicts. A copy of the this email is
sent to him to facilitate this.
g
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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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 the desired 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.
_____________________________________________
Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
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FW: Review Letter of Measure DD Community Coalition re: Wind & Shadow Studies for Lake Merritt Apartments
Thursday, January 08, 2015 5:21:00 PM
Wind&ShadowStudy-DDReviewCmmnts-LMBlvdApts-7Jan15.doc
Hi Neil,
See attached comments about wind study from Measure DD folks for forwarding to LSA.
They make a good point that Citys existing palm trees on E 12th St might conflict with the studys
wind mitigation recommendation (SCA 12 and SCA 13) to install porous trees on the same block.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 4:08 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Naomi@17th.com; joelpeter88@gmail.com; mikeudkow@gmail.com; wthrelfall@pacbell.net
Subject: Review Letter of Measure DD Community Coalition re: Wind & Shadow Studies for Lake
Merritt Apartments
Hello Hui
Attached is the Measure DD Coalition's Review Letter of the Wind Impact and Shadows Impact Studies
of the Lake Merritt Boulevard Remainder Parcel, as proposed for the development of Lake Merritt
Boulevard Aprtments.
If questions ir need for additional information, please contact a member of the Subcommittee
Measure DD Community Coalition Subcommittee on Lake Merritt Boulevard Remainder Parcel

Development
Naomi Schiff, Coordinator
Joel Peter
James E Vann
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Importance:
Todd, Amber
Lin, Margaretta; Payne, Catherine; Li, Hui Chang; Kaminski, Laura
FW: Rules Requests for CED 4/14
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 5:06:05 PM
Rules Request Brooklyn Basin Transportation Demand Management Plan CED 4.14.doc
Rules Request Impact Fee Nexus Study CED 4.14.doc
Rules Request Comprehensive Housing Action Plan CED 4.14.doc
Rules Request 12th Street Remainder Parcel CED 4.14.doc
High
Good Afternoon All,

Your items have been approved for scheduling at Rules this Thursday, March 26 th at 10:45am.
Please be present when you item(s) are called for discussion.
Thank you,
Amber Todd
City Administrator Analyst
Office of the City Administrator
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
atodd@oakalndnet.com
From: Eve-Fisher, Saundra D.

Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 5:04 PM
To: DL - Agenda Team
Subject: FW: Rules Requests for CED 4/14
Importance: High
Approved for Rules 3/26; staff must be present.
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Gerard, Jennie
Li, Hui Chang
Mendoza, Mandalyn; Kernighan, Pat
FW: Site for community meeting for E 12th St Remainder Parcel
Monday, October 07, 2013 6:06:05 PM
Hi Hui Chang,
Please see the following message from OUSD board president and District 2 representative
David Kakishiba. If there is a charge for the use of La Escuelita Education Center by the
UrbanCore-Integral developers, Ill let you know so that you can apprise them. In the
meantime, my colleague Mandalyn Mendoza will let Ronnie Turner know that the location is
set for October 24 meeting at 6:30 pm.
Oakland City Council President Patricia Kernighan
District 2 Councilmember
510.238.7023 (direct)
From: David Kakishiba [mailto:junji@ebayc.org]
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 6:00 PM
To: Gerard, Jennie
Cc: david.kakishiba@ousd.k12.ca.us; Kernighan, Pat; Mendoza, Mandalyn; Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Re: Site for community meeting for E 12th St Remainder Parcel
I think so, but I will figure out on my end. If there is a problem, I will let you know, but I
doubt there will be.
On Oct 7, 2013, at 5:37 PM, Gerard, Jennie wrote:
Hi again,
The Office of Parks & Recreation checked the Joint Use Agreement only to find that La
Escuelita Education Center appears not to be on the list, unless it is known by another name.
If its not on the list, will there be a charge for the use of the facility? Please advise.
Thank you again for looking into this so quickly.
510.238.7023 (direct)
To: Gerard, Jennie

Cc: <david.kakishiba@ousd.k12.ca.us>; Kernighan, Pat; Mendoza, Mandalyn
We have reserved The Great Room at the La Escuelita Education Center for you on
Thursday, October 24th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. I assume you will exercise our joint use
agreement for the use of the space.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 7, 2013, at 2:32 PM, "Gerard, Jennie" <JGerard@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi David,
The times arent set but Im guessing that 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm would be ideal.
Please advise as to what times would work for OUSD. Thanks.
510.238.7023 (direct)
To: Gerard, Jennie
Cc: david.kakishiba@ousd.k12.ca.us; Kernighan, Pat; Mendoza, Mandalyn
What time is the meeting?

On Oct 7, 2013, at 1:42 PM, Gerard, Jennie wrote:
Hello David,
I hope this finds you well.
As you may know, UrbanCore-Integral, LLC has an Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement on the remainder parcel located at E. 12th Street and 2nd Avenue,
which was created when 12th St was relocated and became Lake Merritt Blvd. A
condition of the ENA is that the developers hold a community meeting to present
the project, which is a residential high-rise over ground floor neighborhoodserving retail, and obtain community feedback. Pats office is assisting the
developer in securing a meeting space that is easily accessible to the surrounding
E.12th Street neighbors and merchants. We believe an ideal location would be a
one that is close to the parcel site. Two OUSD locations stand out as great
options. Would it be possible to use either OUSDs old administration building

or La Escuelita Elementary for this community meeting? The meeting is
tentatively set for the evening of October 24, 2013. The developers are eager to
pin down a location so they can announce the meeting. Please advise.
Of course, wed like to invite you, other school board members and staff to
attend, too.
510.238.7023 (direct)
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Mendoza, Mandalyn
rtdevelops@comcast.net
Li, Hui Chang; Gerard, Jennie
FW: Site for community meeting for E 12th St Remainder Parcel
Tuesday, October 08, 2013 4:58:42 PM
Hello Ronnie,
Please see below email for confirmation from David Kakishiba that The Great Room at La
Escuelita is reserved for October 28th from 6:30-8:30pm.
For outreach, the listing below is revised from that which was provided to Michael Johnson
and Merlin Edwards in August, 2013. Added are contacts for the Coalition of Advocates for
Lake Merritt, Americas Best Value Inn and the Oakland Unified School District. Per our
discussion, getting the word out to these various groups (and any others on your list) within
the next week or so is ideal.
Council President Kernighans E-News: We will be sending out the October edition before
the 10/28 meeting so can include an announcement there then. Please send you
announcement to jgerard@oaklandnet.com by Monday, October 14 at the latest.
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 Business Association Steve Ma (stevemawoodys@gmail.com) is chair of this
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.
Americas Best Value Inn - Paul Schriner, 510. 444-4949 (motels main line)
Oakland Heritage Alliance Naomi Schiff (Naomi@17th.com) can distribute the
announcement to OHA membership
Coalition of Advocates for Lake Merritt James Vann (jamesevann@aol.com) is a leader of
the group whose proposal for what has become the Lake Merritt Blvd created the remainder
parcel.
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 David Kakishiba, President of the OUSD Board of
Education (david.kakishiba@ousd.k12.ca.us and junji@ebayc.org), Jody London, OUSD
Board Member (jody.london@ousd.k12.ca.us), Tim White, Asst Superintendent for Facilities
(timothy.white@ousd.K12.ca.us). FYI, Mr Kakishiba is responsible for having procured the
meeting site for UrbanCore-Integral LLCs meeting.
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)
Best,
Mandalyn
Mandalyn Mendoza, Council Aide
Office of Council President and District 2 Councilmember, Patricia Kernighan
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: 510-238-7021
Fax: 510-238-6910
Email: mmendoza@oaklandnet.com
From: Edgar Rakestraw [mailto:edgar.rakestraw@ousd.k12.ca.us]

Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 3:39 PM
To: David Kakishiba
Cc: Gerard, Jennie; Mendoza, Mandalyn
Thanks.
On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 3:37 PM, David Kakishiba <junji@ebayc.org> wrote:
Jennie/Mandalyn, The Great Room is now reserved for Monday, October 28, 2013, from
6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Edgar, the contact information for the actual meeting organizer is as follows:
Ronnie Turner
Cell phone: (510) 395-2766
Email: rtdevelops@comcast.net
*********
David Kakishiba
President, Board of Education
Oakland Unified School District
1000 Broadway, 3rd Floor
Oakland, California 94612
david.kakishiba@ousd.k12.ca.us
510-435-8582
-Edgar Rakestraw, Jr.

Executive Assistant, Governing Board
Oakland Unified School District
1000 Broadway, Suite 680
Oakland, CA 94607-4099
(510) 879-8199x24 Main
(510) 879-8658 Direct Line
(510) 879-2299 eFax
(510) 879-2300 eTTY/TDD
http://www.ousd.k12.ca.us
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christine.apocc@gmail.com
FW: Thank you + documents requested + follow-up questions from EUJ
Monday, March 16, 2015 4:23:00 PM
Dec 4 2012 Closed Session Agenda.pdf
April 16 2013 Closed Session Agenda.pdf
Feb 17 2015 Closed Session Agenda.pdf
Mar 3 2015 Closed Session Agenda.pdf
Hi Christine,
(Im still working on your earlier info requestsbut just to respond to your latest questions)
The sale of 12th Street Remainder parcel has been a topic of closed session meetings 4 times
December 4, 2012
April 16, 2013
February 17, 2015
March 3, 2015
The agenda/titles are published/public and can be found online here:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CityCouncil/s/councilmeetings/ClosedSessionAgendas/index.htm
(and I have attached the relevant agendas to this email for your easy reference.)
However, the content of the discussions on Citys real estate negotiations that are held at closed session are
not public information.
The City Council authorized the ENA with UrbanCore at their open meeting on July 2013.
Heres the staff report online:
https://oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1441186&GUID=8BADE21D-E83E-4381-BAF0BA64C6F8CDAD&Options=ID|Text|&Search=ena
Hope this answers your questions.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Christine Cherdboonmuang [mailto:christine.apocc@gmail.com]

Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 2:09 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Re: Thank you + documents requested + follow-up questions from EUJ
Was this in a closed session? Is there a report or any document from that decision made in that
meeting? Do you know the date of the meeting?
On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 2:01 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
The decision to go with UrbanCore instead of Wood Partners was a decision of City Council.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li

Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 2:01 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Re: Thank you + documents requested + follow-up questions from EUJ
Hi Hui Chang,
Much of my notes from that meeting were erased when my computer crashed last week. If you don't
mind, can you please remind me what was the reason that the city selected the UrbanCore RFP over
the Wood Partners RFP? Who made this decision/has the authority to decide which RFP is
selected?
Thank you, Christine
510 254 1879
On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:32 AM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Christine,
For your Public Records Request, I am working with Planning staff to assemble the documents, but
you will need to follow the Citys procedure in making a public records request. (While it isnt
always necessary to do a formal request, in this case it makes sense since your request is so
extensive.)
To do this, please contact Amber Todd in the Citys Administrators office at (510) 238-6369 or
atodd@oaklandnet.com.
I am working on getting you answers to your other questions. (See below for notes on who will be
providing responses).
Thank you,
Hui-Chang
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 11:45 AM
To: Ranelletti, Darin; Li, Hui Chang; Gray, Neil D.; Lane, Patrick
Cc: Amy Vanderwarker
Subject: Thank you + documents requested + follow-up questions from EUJ
Dear Darin, Hui-Chang, Neil and Patrick,

Thank you so much for the lively conversation with Amy and me on Monday. We appreciate your
time on a Monday morning.
We'd like to request some documents from you, and also have a few follow-up questions. Can you
see below and get back to me regarding these requests/questions?
I look forward to your response!
Take care, Christine
510 254 1879
Documents request:
1) Staff packet for Planning Commissioners: if it will not be posted publicly by today (still not
posted as of 11:40am), then can you please send us the entire staff packet that Planning
Commissioners will review?
Planning
Any of the following that are not already included in the staff packet:
2) the original RFP from UrbanCore submitted in Feb 2013
Hui-Chang
3) the RFP proposal submitted by Wood Partners in February 2013
Hui-Chang
4) the ENA and any documents that marked the completion/outcomes of the ENA period
Hui-Chang
5) the supplemental EIR by LSA consultants
Neil
6) Any documentation of the community meetings that were helde.g. meeting minutes and agendas,
public notice flyers, summary of community feedback and findings, and UrbanCores responses to this
feedback
Hui-Chang
7) the document cited at the end of Patrick Lanes 11/17/14 letter to Measure DD Coalition, citing an
attachment that provides the latest overview of the proposed projectplease send to us what you
sent to them as an attachment
Hui-Chang
8) The text of your explanation that you provided to the city to justify the exemption of this parcel
from the public lands for lease not for sale policy passed in Dec 2014.
Hui-Chang
9) A list all RFPs that the city sent out between July 2011-December 2014, including list of invited
firms for each RFP.
Hui-Chang & Patrick
10) the Healthy Development Tracklist, or a summary of findings to date if there is something like that
already printed (Darin)
Note: The City is partnering with the Alameda County Public Health Department and East Oakland Building
Healthy Communities to develop Healthy Development Guidelines for Oakland but the work is still ongoing;
the guidelines have not been created yet.
Questions:
1) In the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan zoning document, the 12th St. Parcel is in an area zoned for
85 feet. Will they be granted an exemption to exceed this height? Will this exemption be up for
approval at the PC meeting? What is the process needed to obtain this exemption?
Planning to answer
2) You named a few listserves that notice went out to for the 2 community meetings.
Written notice was given for one meeting and not the other. For which meeting was written notice
given, and to whom was notice distributed?
HC to answer
Is there a list of addresses or geographic range named to which notice was distributed? Was it
distributed to owners or tenants or both? Neil to answer in response to PRAC and Planning
Commission. HC will respond for Developers meetings.
3) What are the legal guidelines around the community engagement process? Property owners must
be notified? Tenants? 500 ft radius? When is this process required to begin, what aspects of the
development must residents inform, and how is the city and the developer held accountable legally to
responding to feedback from these sessions?
HC to respond for ENA process
Neil, to respond to Planning process
4) What are the procedural rules behind an RFP and an ENA--laws that allow the city to begin an
RFP and an ENA--what requirements must be met and what are the restrictions? How many firms
must be invited to the RFP process and what are the criteria for who is invitedwho ultimately
decides who is invited?
HC to answer
5) What financing does the city require of the developer and when?
HC to answer
6) When does the developer actually purchase the property, before or after construction?
HC to answer
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Nguyen, Thang
FW: The "WEDGE".
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 10:39:00 AM
APN 19-27-14.pdf
Just FYI, I just went on Assessors parcel viewer website and found that although there is no parcel
info, there is now APN assigned to the 12th St Parcel: 19-27-14.
I dont know why the site address is listed as Bellevue Ave.
I am waiting for this information to be updated in Win2Data but I dont know how long that will
take.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
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Li, Hui Chang

Hbert, Raymond
FW: The wedge
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 12:37:00 PM
Raymond,
Since Gil is out, can you give me and update on the status of the parcel map for the 12 th St
Remainder parcel?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

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

Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 12:35 PM
To: Hayes, Gil
Cc: Estes, Lesley; Lane, Patrick
Subject: RE: The wedge
Gil,
I am checking in to find out the status of the Parcel map for 12 th Street Remainder Parcel. I heard it
should be done by now. Please let me know as I am working with Patrick on the ENA for the site.
Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

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

Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 4:36 PM
To: Estes, Lesley
Subject: RE: The wedge
My response to you below

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Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Estes, Lesley

Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 7:10 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: The wedge
I talked with gil and he is in the process of creating the new parcel and estimates he will
complete the survey by the end of the month.
OK
Questions
Does the LM area specific plan have language re: use of adjacent open space?
From my reading, I dont think so but will confirm Christina in Planning
Will the res units be apartment or condo ?

TBD but likely rental
Thanks
Lesley
What kind of commercial space is being discussed?
Caf/art gallery. The SF of ground floor commercial space will be a very small proportion of the
entire project.
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FW: Update on "Shadow" & "Wind" Studies at "Remainder Parcel" for Meas DD Coalition
Thursday, October 30, 2014 3:31:00 PM
Wind&ShadowStudy-DDCmmnts-LMBlvdApts-30Oct14.doc
Hi Neil,
See the comments from members of the Measure DD committee.
Can you confirm if these concerns of theirs will be adequately addressed in LSAs environmental
studies or not?
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
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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 pathways under the center of the vehicle bridge
(d) at the center of the north and south topside sidewalks of the vehicle 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 to depict maximum shadows cast by the
proposed building during:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
the Winter Solstice

the Summer Solstice
the Equinox
particularly how the new building's shadows may impinge on the new 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 Coalition desires to be informed if the new
building's height will cast 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,
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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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Gray, Neil D.
FW: Update on Schedule for Lake Merritt Station Area Plan Adoption - ENA for Lake Merritt Blvd Apartments
Tuesday, September 02, 2014 5:36:00 PM
Lake Merritt Schedule 07 23 14.pdf
Hi Neil,
According to the schedule, an Admin Draft CE Memo-1 (w/o LOS analysis) is due this
Wednesday. Have you heard if that is still on schedule? Will the delay in the public hearing for the
final Lake Merritt Station Area Plan affect this at all?
I would like to go over the CEQA schedule with you
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


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

Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 5:32 PM
To: Ferracane, Christina
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Gray, Neil D.; Manasse, Edward; Patrick Lane (plane@oaklandnet.com)
Subject: RE: Update on Schedule for Lake Merritt Station Area Plan Adoption - ENA for Lake Merritt
Blvd Apartments
A delay in final adoption hearings of the LMSAP Final EIR at City Council will affect the
schedule of the CEQA study that is underway for the Lake Merritt Tower project.
See attached the schedule for CEQA work prepared by consultant LSA.
Note that a final Categorical Exception Memo is due by November 6th but this assumes that the
LMSAP Final EIR is adopted prior to this date.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Ferracane, Christina

Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 2:34 PM
To: Patrick Lane (plane@oaklandnet.com); Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Gray, Neil D.; Manasse, Edward
Subject: Update on Schedule for Lake Merritt Station Area Plan Adoption - ENA for Lake Merritt Blvd
Apartments
Hi Patrick and Hui-Chang

I wanted to make sure you were aware that at tomorrows Planning Commission hearing on the final
Lake Merritt Station Area Plan (and zoning), Rachel will be recommending extension of the public
hearing to a future date (yet to be determined). We are doing this, because we heard many
concerns from the community that they needed more time to review documents. This will mean
that final adoption hearings at City Council will also be bumped out, probably to sometime between
November and December, depending on the exact date selected for the continued Planning
Commission hearing.
Let us know if there are any timing considerations related to the Lake Merritt Blvd Apartments ENA
that we should keep in mind as we are making our recommendation for a new public hearing date.
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
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FW: Updated DDA Term Sheet
Friday, April 24, 2015 11:30:18 AM
UrbanCore DDA Term Sheet Amendment 4-24- AG Updates.docx
12th st parcel-comm benefits 4-24.xlsx
FYI
Patrick Lane [mailto:pslane@oaklandnet.com]
Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From: Guillen, Abel [mailto:AGuillen@oaklandnet.com]
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:25 AM
To: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
Cc: Gerard, Jennie; Lane, Patrick
Subject: Updated DDA Term Sheet
Hi Michael,
I appreciate your patience as we move through this process. I understand from staff that this needs
to be completed by Wednesday for publication on Thursday. In any case, it would be great to get
this done by Monday, April 27 th if possible. The new Terms Sheet is updated to reflect
conversations Ive had with neighborhood groups and leaders that I think will move us closer to what
the CED Committee directed at the last meeting.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Abel
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Hillmer, J H
Fwd: alternate dog play sites
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 1:16:07 AM
FYI
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Patrick Lane
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Miller, Scott" <SMiller@oaklandnet.com>
Date: May 7, 2013, 8:33:08 PM GMT+02:00
To: "Manasse, Edward" <EManasse@oaklandnet.com>, "Lane, Patrick"
<PSLane@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: FW: Re: alternate dog play sites
Ed, this is what I mentioned in our meeting with Rachel yesterday --- it appears that a
piece near the channel and new residential site has made its way to the potential dog
park list. This may not be such a marketable neighbor to a new high-rise project. Any
thoughts, Ed or Patrick?
Scott
From: Estes, Lesley

Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 2:50 PM
To: Jones-Taylor, Audree V.; Schwarz, Alison
Cc: Soo Hoo, Lily; Miller, Scott
Subject: RE: Re: alternate dog play sites
Audree,
I had our 12 th street PM look a bit more closely at the site next to
the Lake Merritt channel and the school administration building (the
triangle). While an acre of the property is being sold to the
developer for a high rise, there is about 20,000 square feet left over
of an oddly shaped area that could be squeezed between the future
building and the water quality detention area. Ali has a site drawing
and our PM did a quick measurement for square feet estimate.
Lesley Estes
Watershed and Stormwater Management
Department of Engineering
City of Oakland | Public Works Agency | APWA Accredited Agency

250 Frank Ogawa Plaza Suite 4314 | Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-7431 | (510) 238-7227 Fax
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Report A Problem | Public Works Agency Call Center | (510) 615-5566
www.oaklandpw.com | pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com | Mobile app: SeeClickFix
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From: Jones-Taylor, Audree V.
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 6:32 PM
To: Schwarz, Alison
Cc: Soo Hoo, Lily; Estes, Lesley; Miller, Scott
Subject: RE: Re: alternate dog play sites
I Ali,
You are the best. Lets just keep this under wraps for now This is great thank you.
Can we meet at the Estuary? I am also trying to find out who owns the lot across from
Astro Park where the Gas station was what is that size? We have to find something
other than where we are. Anywhere in the lake is going to be a fight. Ugh any
thoughts?
Audree
From: Schwarz, Alison
To: Jones-Taylor, Audree V.
Cc: Soo Hoo, Lily; Estes, Lesley
Subject: Re: alternate dog play sites
Hi Audree,
As discussed here are some rough sq. ft. areas for the following potential alternate dog
play areas:
1) Lakeside Park: along Grand Ave. between
Lenox Ave. and Perkins - can easily get 25,000 and up to 35,000 sq. ft.
2) Next to 18 th St. Tennis Courts: 15,000
22,000 sq. ft.
3) Grand Ave. Bellevue Dr. exit: easily get
25,000 35,000 sq. ft.
4) Estuary Park: the main grass area is
67,000 sq. ft. the smaller area near the water is at least 15, 500 sq. ft and from
the aerial I couldnt tell if the dirt area next to it was available, but is so it
would add another 2000 -5000 sq. ft.
Lets talk about what to do with this information.

Ali Schwarz
Project Delivery, Facilities Planning
City of Oakland, Public Works Agency
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-7310
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Fwd: Certificate of Insurance for The City of Oakland
Wednesday, October 09, 2013 10:44:12 PM
3493_001.pdf
Hi Hui Chang,
Attached is our proof of insurance.
Faye Paulson | Senior Project Manager
UrbanCore-Integral, LLC
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
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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
San Francisco, CA 94111
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Fwd: FW: Lake Merritt Tower Environmental Review Schedule
Lake Merritt Schedule 07.23.14.pdf
See attached. Just wanted to make sure you saw this schedule sent to Neil Gray.
Thanks
__________________________
Michael E. Johnson
President & CEO
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Entertainment Group, LLC
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300
mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: "Theresa Wallace" <Theresa.Wallace@lsa-assoc.com>
Date: Aug 5, 2014 10:26 AM
Subject: FW: Lake Merritt Tower Environmental Review Schedule
To: <mjohnson@urbancorellc.com>
Cc: <Shannon.Allen@lsa-assoc.com>, <dhogman@pyatok.com>,
<bflewellen@urbancorellc.com>, "Ronnie Turner" <rtdevelops@comcast.net>
Hi Michael
Our current schedule is attached. I am waiting on a couple of items from the City
regarding cumulative assumptions. I will check in on those again and hopefully get it
resolved today so that the shadow and wind modeling can continue progressing.
- Theresa
From: Theresa Wallace

Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 4:18 PM
To: ngray@oaklandnet.com; Brad Flewellen (bflewellen@urbancorellc.com); Michael Johnson
(mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)
Cc: Shannon Allen (Shannon.Allen@lsa-assoc.com); Mike Pyatok (mpyatok@pyatok.com); Dan Hogman
(dhogman@pyatok.com)
Subject: Lake Merritt Tower Environmental Review Schedule
All
Please see attached the preliminary schedule for environmental review. This
schedule assumes that the CE could be finalized shortly after the Lake Merritt Station
Area Plan FEIR is certified. Our technical studies are underway and we hope to
receive some additional clarification from the applicant team on total square
footages and unit counts by the end of this week.
Let me know if you have any questions. - Theresa
Theresa Wallace , Associate

LSA Associates, Inc.
2215 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: 510.540.7331
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Flynn, Rachel; Zack Wasserman; Kirsty Greer; Don MacKenzie; Ronnie Turner; Merlin Edwards; Brad Flewellen;
Moss, Tomiquia
Fwd: LMT - P&P Bond Letter
Friday, March 20, 2015 11:51:39 AM
20150320095633253.pdf
Patrick, Hui Chang: please see attached. Please forward it to the City Attorney for
review. We would also like to have a short call on Monday to discuss a couple items.
Let us know a good time. Thx, Michael
_____________________________
Michael E.Johnson, President
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c: (415) 748-2300 mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
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Cc:
THANKS, KIRSTY
(o) 720.348.7605
(m) 347.404.2082
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Michael Johnson; Ronnie Turner; Merlin Edwards
Fwd: Petition in opposition to Lake Merritt Blvd Towers project
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 2:08:19 PM
FYI
Sent from my iPhone
From: "Gerard, Jennie" <JGerard@oaklandnet.com>
Date: February 17, 2015 at 1:46:20 PM PST
To: "Lane, Patrick" <PLane@oaklandnet.com>, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: Petition in opposition to Lake Merritt Blvd Towers project
Patrick and Hui Chang,
You may already be aware of mounting community opposition to the proposed project on the
remainder parcel. This link below is the latest Ive seen, which Im forwarding to you for your
information.
510.238.7023 (direct)
https://www.change.org/p/oakland-city-council-save-the-e-12th-st-parcel-for-the-people-3?
recruiter=3523628&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive
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Fwd: RE: Lake Merritt ENA Amendment
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 12:24:59 PM
Lake ENA Amendment.pdf
HC, see attached. We can drop of the original tomorrow. Thanks, MJ

__________________________
Michael E. Johnson
President & CEO
UrbanCore Development
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: "Judi Jones" <JJones@integral-online.com>
Date: Jul 29, 2014 12:20 PM
Subject: RE: Lake Merritt ENA Amendment
To: "Michael Johnson" <mjohnson@urbancorellc.com>
Cc: "Vicki Lundy Wilbon" <VLWilbon@integral-online.com>
Good afternoon Michael, attached is a copy of the Lake ENA Amendment.
Please let me know if you need anything else.
Thank you.
______________________________________________________
Judi J. Jones | Project Coordinator
Integral Development LLC
Direct: 404.224.1886
3 Please think about the environment before you print this email.

To: Vicki Lundy Wilbon
Cc: Egbert Perry; Judi Jones; Crystal Beverly
Subject: RE: Lake Merritt ENA Amendment
Thanks Vicki. I am sure we will track it down on Tuesday. I'll let you know. MJ
__________________________
Michael E. Johnson
President & CEO
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300
On Jul 28, 2014 8:19 PM, "Vicki Lundy Wilbon" <VLWilbon@integral-online.com>
wrote:
Hello Michael-
The package was sent via FEDEX for delivery this morning. My office tracked the package and the
note read that there was no answer at the office when delivery was attempted this morning. Did
FEDEX leave a notice of attempted delivery at your office?
Nonetheless, by copy of this email, I am requested that Judi send you the tracking info and a PDF of
the signed document.
My apology for the delayed delivery.
Best,
Vicki

To: Vicki Lundy Wilbon
Cc: Egbert Perry
Subject: Lake Merritt ENA Amendment
Vicki, just checking in on status of you signing the document. Please send me a
signed PDF and originals asap overnight if they have not gone out. Thanks, MJ
__________________________
Michael E. Johnson
President & CEO
457 10th Street
(415) 748-2300
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Li, Hui Chang
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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Li, Hui Chang
Fwd: supplemental report for 12th St DDA -May 5 City Council
Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:14:08 AM
12th Remainder Parcel Project DDA - staff report- May 5 Supplemental 0427_sts.doc
ATT00001.htm
Ordinance- DDA 12th Remainder UrbanCore -May 5 supplemental ordinance 0427_sts.doc
ATT00002.htm
image001.jpg
ATT00003.htm
Sent from my iPhone

From: "Schlenk, Sarah" <SSchlenk@oaklandnet.com>
To: "Bawa, Kiran" <KBawa@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: "Kirkpatrick, Tiffany" <TKirkpatrick@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: RE: supplemental report for 12th St DDA -May 5 City
Council
Attached are my tracked changes. I included the chart that used to be in
the policy tradeoffs, but you can easily remove if you think it is too much.
Youll note, I was very clear about whether each proposal is consistent
with the proposed budget. Not sure if that is what you are looking for
Thanks!
Sarah
P.S. I briefed Tiffany in case someone asks her to sign a transmittal, so
Im ccing her here. Can you include her on the final versions you send
to Hui?
From: Bawa, Kiran
To: Schlenk, Sarah
Subject: FW: supplemental report for 12th St DDA -May 5 City Council
Hey, can you please provide the fiscal impact language for this report
The proposed budget includes $400k in ongoing funds for the Lake
Merritt Park Maintenance starting in FY 2016-17 as the plant
establishment date is May 2016.. Thanks.
Kiran Bawa
City Administrators Office
Budget Director
510.238.3671
From: Li, Hui Chang
To: Mandelman, Rafael; Bawa, Kiran
Cc: Moreno, Doryanna; Todd, Amber; Sawicki, Mark; Lane, Patrick;
Schlenk, Sarah; Millner, Dianne

(DMillner@oaklandcityattorney.org<mailto:DMillner@oaklandcityattorney.org
>)
Subject: RE: supplemental report for 12th St DDA -May 5 City Council
All,
Attached is the updated staff report and Ordinance that incorporates
Ambers feedback.
(Amber do I need to submit updated transmittal forms if there is no
title change?)
City Attorney
I am waiting to get confirmation from Rafael
that there does not need to be a title change
that CEDs directives can be addressed in the body of the staff

report as well as the revised Ordinance itself
Do we need to indicate somewhere that the Ordinance has been

revised?
how to handle staffs alternative recommendation for Measure DD

maintenance funding in the staff report and the Ordinance
Budget
I am waiting to hear back from Budget about
the correct funding blocks for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
the correct funding blocks for the Measure DD maintenance fund
any additional info for staffs alternative recommendation for how

to fund Measure DD maintenance
(Note: The community benefits package is complete for the purposes of
the staff report; it will be inserted as a last page to Exhibit A, although
further details may be needed for drafting of the DDA itself.)
Let me know if you have questions.
_____________________________________________
Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Todd, Amber

To: Li, Hui Chang; Mandelman, Rafael
Cc: Moreno, Doryanna
Importance: High
Please see my edits to the report; however, We need to get official word
from the city attorneys office ASAP. In the supplemental you are
changing the title to add items 4 and 5. A title change would require us
to go back to rules and reschedule the item allowing 10 days of noticing
of the new title even if it is something that came out of CED committee.
This means we would have to schedule the item for Council on May
19th.
The question for the City Attorneys office is does this need to be a title
change or can we just build the requested information into the reason for
supplemental portion of the report and add the whereas to the
ordinance? The addition of the 25% for affordable housing and Measure
DD, in my opinion, could be added to the reason for supplemental rather
than changing the title. Likewise, I believe it can be built into the
ordinance without amending the title, but before we proceed we need
the City Attorneys opinion on what to do.
Thank you,
Amber Todd
City Administrator Analyst
Office of the City Administrator
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
atodd@oakalndnet.com<mailto:atodd@oakalndnet.com>
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From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 9:48 AM
To: Mandelman, Rafael
Cc: Todd, Amber
Subject: FW: supplemental report for 12th St DDA -May 5 City Council
Hi Rafael,
Here is the draft of the Supplemental Report I have as of this morning.
I do have placeholders for the sections on Measure DD maintenance and
community benefits, but both still subject to change per Budget Office
and CM Guillens office.
Note, you have already given me feedback on the attached Ordinance
and Exhibit A.
But my legal question for you is: please confirm there is nothing else we
need to do with the Ordinance, esp the title, in light of the fact that
staffs alternative and preferred recommendation is to NOT appropriate
funds from this one-time transaction for ongoing maintenance of Measure
DD improvements.
i.e., if Council votes to go with staffs alternative recommendation, will
another Ordinance have to be produced for the record or will they just
strike from this Ordinance those parts that are not relevant? I am not
familiar with how this normally gets handled
Separately, I will send an email about just the community benefits
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Tel: 510.238.6239
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From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 9:34 AM
To: Bawa, Kiran
Cc: Schlenk, Sarah; Solitei, Osborn; Lane, Patrick; Todd, Amber
Hi Kiran,
See Supplemental Staff report for 12th St DDA. This is due to be
published by 4/30, so please get me your comments no later than 4/29
but hopefully before then.
Please pay special attention to highlighted sections - I am waiting on
Budget Office to advise on the funding blocks for both the Measure DD
maintenance fund and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. I understand
that Budget Office has an alternative recommendation for how to fund
Measure DD maintenance go ahead and add to that section as you see
appropriate.
(Note that the exact Community Benefits are still under negotiation but
this is the draft/placeholder I have so far.)
Thanks,
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Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Bawa, Kiran [mailto:KBawa@oaklandnet.com]

To: Lane, Patrick; Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Schlenk, Sarah; Solitei, Osborn
Subject: RE: supplemental report for 12th St DDA - April 21 City Council
Yes maybe late evening on the 29th. Can one of you send an email
asking for it then, I am almost certain I may not remember it.
Kiran Bawa
Budget Director
510.238.3671
From: Lane, Patrick
To: Bawa, Kiran; Li, Hui Chang
Subject: RE: supplemental report for 12th St DDA - April 21 City Council
Based on our discussion, I understand that you will provide Hui Chang
with a more detailed analysis of the Budget recommendation by April
28th so that it can be included in the April 30th Supplemental Report.
Patrick Lane
[mailto:pslane@oaklandnet.com<blocked::mailto:pslane@oaklandnet.com
>]
Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From: Bawa, Kiran [mailto:KBawa@oaklandnet.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 5:42 PM
To: Lane, Patrick
Subject: FW: supplemental report for 12th St DDA - April 21 City Council
Importance: High
Per our discussion please include this language as the staff
recommendation in the attached report for the Measure DD projects:
The use of one-time funds from the sale of this property for ongoing
maintenance purposes is not recommended per the Citys fiscal policy.
We request the Council to direct staff to identify ongoing source of funds
as part of budget development for maintenance of Measure DD bond
funded improvements.
Thanks.
Kiran Bawa
Budget Director
510.238.3671
From: Schlenk, Sarah
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 6:32 PM
To: Bawa, Kiran; Solitei, Osborn
Subject: FW: supplemental report for 12th St DDA - April 21 City Council
Importance: High
Hello,
See below and attached. They are looking for a fund to use for the Lake
Merritt maintenance 25% that Council requested today. Patrick thought
the CAO/Finance should indicate if this action puts a hole in the
planned/proposed budget. He thought that is what the Committee was
looking to the Administration for feedback.
If the LM maintenance does go through, what fund should it be
transferred to? There seemed to be a desire for it to be non-1010. I
mentioned the LLAD is where most park maintenance resides now or
maybe a misc grant fund?
Please advise.
Thanks,
Sarah
From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 5:10 PM
To: Schlenk, Sarah
Cc: Todd, Amber; Lane, Patrick
Subject: supplemental report for 12th St DDA - April 21 City Council
Hi Sarah,
CED Committee recommended an amount of 25% of net land sale
proceeds from sale of 12th St Remainder go toward a fund dedicated for
the maintenance of Measure DD improvements.
(See attached letter from Measure DD Coalition, which actually asked for
50% of the land sale proceeds go toward this purpose.)
I need to reflect this change (and others introduced today at CED) in the
Supplemental Report, due to be published this Thursday for the April 21st
City Council Meeting.
Please review attached report, especially highlighted sections, and advise
on the appropriate Oracle funding block and language.
Thank you,
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Date:
Karen Kunze
Gray, Neil D.; Li, Hui Chang; Merkamp, Robert
Fwd: Support Oakland: Help Oakland"s Economic Growth
Friday, March 27, 2015 7:41:53 AM
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Karen Kunze <kunzerow@gmail.com>

Date: Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Support Oakland: Help Oakland's Economic Growth
To: "UrbanCore Development, LLC" <info@urbancorellc.com>
Hello,
My name is Karen Kunze and I am a resident of 1200 Lakeshore Blvd. We have put a
post about your project up on the our website: CLICK HERE
Residents do have strong interests/concerns related to your project.
A couple of general questions:
1. Do you have a photo that shows the relationship and views from a number of our
units looking out at the proposed building that we could use on our posting? (Looking at
the planning staff report, I could not find any. More importantly, from my deck, E stack
unit, it appears the view is going to be extremely disturbing, see photos attached)
2. Would you be willing to host a meeting at the Church on Lakeshore Blvd. adjacent to
our building where you would have your traffic consultants and project development
plans available for comment and discussion with our community?
Please feel free to contact me by return email (best means of communication) or
telephone 510-271-8355 (home phone with voicemail).
Thank you very much.
Karen
On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM, UrbanCore Development, LLC

<info@urbancorellc.com> wrote:
WE
SUPPORT!
The Residential Project
Help Develop
Oakland!
Support Increased Housing Supply and
the Growth of Oakland's Economy
@ East 12th St & 2nd

Ave.
Hello,
I am emailing for your support. Our development
team is in the process of petitioning the Oakland City
Planning Commission to approve entitlements for a
much needed residential development in Oakland.
Residences
The proposed project is located on the south end of

Lake Merritt at East 12 Street and 2nd Avenue and
consists of 298 market rate rental units. We are
reaching out to all those involved with the Lake
Merritt Station Area Plan, in addition to those who
have attended Measure DD and local community
meetings for your support.
I ask that you please review our petition and help
move the project forward by adding your name. Our
goal is to reach 1,000 signatures and we need more
support. You can read additional information on the
project and sign the petition by clicking the button
below. We appreciate your support!
Sincerely,
Michael E Johnson
UrbanCore Development, LLC - President
Click Here to Sign the Petition

Copyright 2015 UrbanCore Development, LLC, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you opted in either the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan, Measure DD, and/or
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Date:
Attachments:
Monetta, John
Li, Hui Chang
Guaranty
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 1:55:00 PM
Draft CWS DDA - June 16, 2014.docx
Completion Guaranty.docx
Apple:
The Completion Guaranty is Attachment 7 to the Draft DDA (see attached). I pulled it out as a
separate document for you.
John Monetta
Project Manager I
City of Oakland
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 5 th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
510.238.7125 (office)
510.377.6388 (cell)
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Li, Hui Chang

Gray, Neil D.
Faye Paulson (fpaulson@urbancorellc.com)
Guidelines for Environmental Consultant Contracts Concerning Private Development Projects
Thursday, December 19, 2013 3:17:00 PM
Hi Neil,
You had mentioned a document that delineates the scope of CEQA work consultants
are expected in include.
I assume this is the same as the Citys Guidelines for Environmental Consultant
Contracts Concerning Private Development Projects (dated 1/5/12).
Could you send to Faye (copied to this email) or let us know how to get a copy?
Thanks,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

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

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Li, Hui Chang

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Li, Hui Chang

Urban Economic Analyst

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

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(Ronnie & Michael, FYI)

Jan 20 2015 community meeting contacts (see attached)

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From: Li, Hui Chang

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

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

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See your language, which Michael has agreed to.

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That is agreeable. Thanks

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Jennie, see revision as we discussed:

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Jennie, please confirm by 11am. Otherwise, I will not include it.

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Hui Chang and Patrick,

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From: Lake Merritt Station Area Plan

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Encourage services and retail;

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Identify additional open space and recreation opportunities;

Celebrate and enhance Chinatown as an asset and a destination;

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