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CityCouncil | 2006-01-03 | 8 | design. Mayor Johnson inquired whether money is given out as loans or grants for substantial rehabilitation, to which the Community Development Manager responded loans. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Matarrese thanked the Social Services and Human Relations Board for putting the amendment together. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (06-009 - ) Dorothy Reid, Alameda, stated that she was concerned about the economic impacts of the proposed Target the neighborhood will be negatively impacted; informed decisions cannot be made without reviewing the economic aspects of the project; 75% of Alameda's retail leakage comes from high-end specialty stores, not discount stores; increased street resurfacing and criminal elements need to be addressed. (06-010) Dr. Arthur Lipow, Alameda Public Affairs Forum, stated that he was disturbed that there were no barriers at the boat launch at the end Grand Street; the Acting Police Chief does not consider the site to be a hazard; a doctor died at the site, as well as two others; inquired why something has not been done to correct the situation. (06-011) Jon Spangler, Alameda, requested that the Council consider joining the Kyoto USA movement in voluntarily adopting the Kyoto protocols; the City already is a leader on energy policies through Alameda Power and Telecom and waste management programs stated that he has great reservations about the proposed Target Harsh Development and Target need to reach out to the community to ensure that appropriate contributions are made as was done by Catellus. (06-012) ) Gretchen Lipow, Alameda, stated she was concerned about how the proposed Target would impact the small merchants on Park Street and Webster Street the Safeway and Trader Joe parking area is a mess; the Grand Street boat slip gives an illusion that Oakland is very close; the street should be barricaded to avoid accidents; eight cars have driven into the estuary; three deaths have occurred. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 January 3, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-01-03.pdf |