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CityCouncil | 2005-11-01 | 7 | Robert Doumitt, Alameda (not present) ; Robert McKean, Alameda; Sherri Stieg, WABA; Walt Jacobs, Chamber of Commerce (not present) ; Kyle Conner, Applicant; Harry Hartman, Alameda (not present) i Nancy Brandt, Alameda; Michael Torrey, Alameda; Frank George, Alameda. ; Melody Marr, Chamber of Commerce (read list of 14 people in favor of the project) ; Duane Watson, Lee Auto Supply. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Daysog stated that people can always agree to disagree but should not be disagreeable; Councilmembers he has worked with since 1996 have all had the interest of the community in mind; the community must move forward regardless of tonight's decision; he has always focused on the dollars and cents of a project he has reservations with the proposed alternative; other cities are doing other things El Cerrito has purchased a historic theater and is contracting with a company to run the theater Orinda is working with a non-profit group to preserve its historic theater; he will support the Appeal because of the dollars and cents issue; 30 cents per square foot would generate $3 million versus 60 cents per square foot generating $6 million over the life of a twenty year project; stated he respects the other Councilmembers' opinions. Councilmember deHaan stated seven downtown parking sights were reviewed in October 2002; the sites were narrowed down to three: the Elk's Club, Longs, and Bank of America; the report showing that Video Maniacs was one of the sites is in error; inquired when the Video Maniacs site came into play. The Development Services Director responded that Video Maniacs was considered as a site in a parking analysis prior to October 2002; the opportunity was shifted to Long's there was additional dialogue combining the two sites; the shift went back to the Video Maniacs site when Long's no longer wanted to work with the City. Councilmember deHaan stated that Video Maniacs was identified as a parking structure before the cineplex review; inquired whether five screens were ever considered. The Development Services Director responded there were a number of proposals that had a combination of multiple screens five screens in the historic theater were never considered. Councilmember deHaan stated that he was referring to five screens in the cineplex. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 November 1, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-11-01.pdf |