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CityCouncil | 2007-11-20 | 19 | On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: louncilmembers Gilmore, Tam and Mayor Johnson - 3. Noes : Councilmembers deHaan and Matarrese - 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) (07-553) Musiy Rishin, Alameda, submitted handout ; requested a waiver on a parking ticket delinquent fee. Mayor Johnson requested staff to work with Mr. Rishin on the matter stated courts allow individuals to perform community service in order to reduce fines. (07-554) Jason Ross, submitted handout discussed foreclosures. (07-555) Diana Wong urged Council to petition Congress to freeze foreclosures. (07-556) Joelle Wright, Larouche Political Action Commission, discussed foreclosures and the banking crises; urged Council to reflect on families who could be losing their homes this holiday season. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (07-557) Vice Mayor Tam stated that she attended the League of California East Bay Division Meeting on November 15; stated that Alameda is one of the two cities where home appreciation values went up; the median price for a home in Alameda is approximately $725,000; 80% to 85% of loans in Alameda are conventional loans; the foreclosures within the City have been steady; the volume of transactions has declined. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the League presentation could be provided in writing. Mayor Johnson suggested a written report be requested. (07-558) Councilmember deHaan stated there were concerns on the future direction on the Carnegie Library with regard to centralizing the City's operation; he would like to place the matter on an agenda Mayor Johnson stated that an analysis of other facilities is a good idea. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she thought she heard that the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 November 20, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf |