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CityCouncil | 2007-08-21 | 14 | revocation clause that states that the Use Permit can be revoked if there is abuse or deterioration. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Matarrese stated the issue would not go away as long as there is a gas station with a non-conforming use in a residential zone, which is the burden of having neighborhood commercial districts. Mayor Johnson stated that Council would not allow a gas station to be developed if the site was empty; Alameda is an old City that needs to deal with adjacent residential and business areas. (07-407) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Various Sections of Chapter II (Administration) , to Address the Transportation Commission's Purpose and Authority Repealing and Amending Various Sections of Chapter VIII (Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Alternative Transportation Modes) and Chapter XII (Designated Parking) to Reassign the Powers and Duties of the "Technical Transportation Team" to the Public Works Director and the Chief of Police, and Also Designate the Transportation Commission as the Initial Hearing Body for the Administration of Operational Issues Associated with All City Transportation. Continued to October 2, 2007. (07 - 408 ) Recommendation to authorize government delegation to Wuxi , China to attend Sister City forum and designate the Mayor or other members of the City Council to lead the delegation. The Community Development Program Manager gave a brief presentation. Cynthia Wasko, Social Services Human Relations Board [SSHRB] President, provided the itinerary and information regarding the process for attending the trip. Stewart Chen, SSHRB Sister City Work Group Chair, stated the trip would provide a good opportunity to showcase Alameda. Susan Battaglia, Alameda, inquired whether the City would be paying for the trip, to which Mayor Johnson responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson stated Alameda has sister cities in Sweden and Japan and a Friendship City in El Salvador. Regular Meeting 14 Alameda City Council August 21, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-08-21.pdf |