pages: CityCouncil/2008-09-16.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2008-09-16 | 14 | was much larger and in a different location. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she was on the Planning Board at that time; that she remembers the discussion regarding the shoreline site and wanting to put restaurants at the former movie theatre site; Page 14, paragraph 22 states that "The project may include one store up to 90,000 square feet in floor area and two stores each up of up to 60,000 square feet. Any larger store shall require a Planned Development Amendment. Additions or modifications of less than 5% in overall center area may be approved by Administrative Design Review"; she has been a customer of all retail establishments discussed tonight ; she understand the concerns; one speaker brought up the cigarette store on Park Street; the City was sued and had to pay the rent for several years until tenants rented the site; she needs to balance the consideration of potentially being sued by the shopping center and the precarious budget; she wants Alameda to be known as a City that lives up to agreements. Vice Mayor Tam stated the City's policies reflect the concern and desire to make sure that small businesses survive; the City has allocated money to support the Park Street Business Association, West Alameda Business Association, and Greater Alameda Business Association; a lot of money is spent on advertising, landscape and lighting, and façade grants; the City cannot dictate the tenant at a particular site; the City has to abide by established agreements with Alameda Towne Center there is not a lot of choice in determining tenants at Alameda Towne Centre. Vice Mayor Tam moved adoption of the resolution [upholding the Planning Board's decision]. Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Gilmore stated the reality is that OSH could take the building as is and open in one month because OSH is a permitted use. Councilmember deHaan stated Alameda Towne Centre is part of Alameda; the developer would advise the City of an anticipated lawsuit; inquired whether buncilmember Gilmore heard anything on the issue. Councilmember Gilmore responded in the negative; stated she would be remise if she did not consider the possibility of a lawsuit. Councilmember deHaan stated the City put caveats into the Alameda Landing PDA; a decision should be postponed for further discussion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 September 16, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-09-16.pdf |