pages: CityCouncil/2006-02-21.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2006-02-21 | 13 | square feet of retail space is planned; developers should be advised of what the community wants and needs; the City does not have to take whatever is being offered anymore; he is concerned with the irst-come-first-serve - - - philosophy ; stated he was one of the strongest advocates in allowing South Shore to be developed to full potential; he has problems with South Shore wanting more space and all pieces of the pie. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Catellus has made formal applications to change entitlements. The City Manager responded the City is in negotiations with Catellus; stated Catellus is going through a public input process. Councilmember Matarrese stated that Catellus was conducting the public process. Mayor Johnson stated the public should be aware that the Catellus and Del Monte projects are not a done deal. Councilmember Daysog suggested spending $20,000 to $25,000 on a statistically valid survey of 900 residents to get a sample of the City's thoughts regarding retail needs. (06-088) Councilmember Matarrese stated a portable "Cigarettes Cheaper" sign has been placed in the landscaping off of the Park Street Bridge before Blanding Avenue. (06-089) Councilmember Matarrese stated an AC Transit Inter-Agency Liaison Committee meeting was scheduled for tomorrow; he has requested information regarding the Emery-go-Round in the past; requested that the City Manager obtain information on the operating costs, routes, etc. from the City of Emeryville if information is not provided at the meeting tomorrow; a similar system could be a good mitigation factor for congestion caused by development. Mayor Johnson suggested obtaining information on the City of San Leandro shuttle. Councilmember Matarrese stated Emery-go-Round is fare box free and is very effective. Councilmember deHaan stated that the San Leandro shuttle is fare box free also; transportation funds were used for the service. Councilmember Matarrese noted information should be obtained on the Humphrey-go-Bart shuttle services operated by the University of California, Berkeley. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 February 21, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-02-21.pdf |