pages: CityCouncil/2007-10-16.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2007-10-16 | 9 | Fuente's efforts. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the City could contact another agency regarding environmental review rather than piggybacking on Oakland's coattails since railroads are governed by federal law. The City Engineer responded the Surface Transportation Board (STB) handles environmental reviews; the question is whether a change on a spur line is under STP's jurisdiction anymore. Councilmember Gilmore stated coordinating with Oakland is good but she does not like the idea of leaving the City's fate in another city's hands. Councilmember Matarrese stated Council requested that the City Attorney's office review the issue initially; requested a report on the matter. The City Attorney stated she would provide a report in Closed Session. Councilmember deHaan stated that he is happy the City of Alameda is working with the City of Oakland; the City has not been as active as it should have been on some other projects. Councilmember Gilmore moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (07-507) Dave Needle, Fernside Home Owners Association/CLASS Board Member; submitted handout; stated that he is disappointed in Council's actions regarding the Harbor Bay Isle Association settlement agreement Council was fully aware of the significant community interest in the development; Council pushed through a quick, barely legally noticeable settlement meeting. (07-508) David Howard, Alameda; provided handout ; stated KitchenDemocracy.org announced its expansion into Alameda with a forum on the question of whether development plans for Alameda Point should be decided exclusively by Alameda residents and politicians; residents and politicians are invited to learn about and provide feedback on the controversial issue by going to www.kitchendemocracy.org ; Kitchen Democracy is intended to augment the traditional ways that residents and elected officials interact; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 October 16, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-10-16.pdf |