pages: CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2007-07-17 | 16 | not be honored; the Planning Board members tried to take away the powers of the Council to set policy the Planning Board's job is to apply policy, not make policy; the Appellants seek guidance from Council on how to proceed to create a forum that is educational and meaningful to all of Alameda. Mayor Johnson requested that Council be provided an update on the matter. Councilmember Matarrese stated that staff should review the motion passed by Council; the motion was to uphold the Planning Board decision to have an ad hoc committee provide the Planning Board with a meeting format with conditions that included the Housing Element and transportation; he does not recall a limitation to one forum; he recalls a consensus that Woody Miner would be an appropriate person to give a history of Measure A; requested verification of Council direction. Mayor Johnson stated that the Appellants felt different points of view would not be represented; a meaningful forum cannot exclude viewpoints. Councilmember deHaan stated the Housing Element is an important segment subsequently, transportation issues were discussed; Council needs to understand what direction was given. Councilmember Gilmore concurred with Councilmember Matarrese regarding verifying Council direction. Councilmember deHaan stated Council wanted to have a well- balanced meeting with more history and background; hopefully, the issue is not a stalemate at this time. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she is looking forward to the reports from the facilitator and the Planning and Building Director; she reviewed the video tapes of the Ad Hoc Committee meetings she is optimistic that there is more common ground than differences. ( (07-351) Robert Todd, Alameda, stated that he attended the Ad Hoc Committee meetings and discussed his opinion of said meetings. (07-352) Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed property and transit. (07-353) Former Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Alameda, submitted Regular Meeting 16 Alameda City Council July 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf |