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CityCouncil | 2008-05-06 | 18 | Councilmember Matarrese suggested some type of public recognition for the work done by the Task Force; requested that the presentation be posted to the website and that future Power Point presentations be included in the packet. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ( 08-198) - Resolution No. 14208, "Opposing Proposition 98 and Supporting Proposition 99. " Adopted. The Deputy City Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether CalTrans would be able to use eminent domain to do road improvements under Proposition 98. The Deputy City Manager responded said improvements would be more difficult and costly. Mayor Johnson stated the City's redevelopment ordinances do not allow taking of residential property. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (08 -199) - Robb Ratto, PSBA, stated C-C Zoning was created for the Park Street Business District; a Park Street Business District member was informed that a Use Permit is needed to change an address; the Use Permit would cost $1,800; the business should have been included as an approved usage, especially on a second floor; there is not enough differentiatior between first floor non-retail and second floor usage; requested that staff be directed to work with PSBA to rewrite portions of the C-C Zoning. Mayor Johnson stated that she is familiar with the issue. Mr. Ratto stated yoga studios should have been included as permitted uses on second floors. The City Manager stated that staff would follow up on the matter. (08-200) Michael John Torrey, Alameda, extended Happy Mother's Day wishes. Regular Meeting 18 Alameda City Council May 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf |