pages: CityCouncil/2008-09-16.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2008-09-16 | 15 | Councilmember Gilmore stated Council discussed the type of retail desired for the Bridgeside Shopping Center the City did not get the upscale retail desired; the developer showed her pages of failed attempts to get upscale tenants; incentives can be provided, but the free market allows a business to calculate whether money can be made in Alameda. Mayor Johnson stated that she met with the Appellants and Alameda Towne Centre representatives; OSH is not her first choice. Alameda Towne Centre representatives tried to get other tenants, including electronic retailers; the City is not the property owner and cannot select the tenants; the City is very supportive of small businesses and has invested a lot of money in streetscapes, Theater renovation, and façade grants South Shore continued to decline over the last forty-five years the City cannot buy or take over the lease; small businesses can compete. Councilmember Matarrese stated the City has a certain amount of control over what comes into the business districts; the EDC and Planning Board need to review whether permitted uses should be adjusted because times have changed; the 2003 Planning Board resolution is a complex document and sets the context for what would happen when the project came forward; OSH is a permitted use and the project should be approved. Mayor Johnson stated the City of Vallejo was fighting over what should go into the City; retailers decided to relocate across the border of Vallejo. Alameda does not have enough sales and property tax revenue ; Measure P is being placed on the ballot reluctantly; the voters will decide whether to support Measure P or have very significant cuts made to the City budget. Councilmember deHaan stated Target had an exclusive agreement twice with Alameda Towne Center, Enterprise Landing, and Alameda Landing; Target is a good fit at Alameda Landing OSH could be a better fit at Alameda Landing; putting OSH in the center of the City would create a major impact. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 4. Noes Councilmember deHaan - 1. (08-401) Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Alameda Municipal Code Contained in Article I (Zoning Districts and Regulations) of Chapter XXX Development Regulations) to Prohibit Single Retail Stores Larger than 90,000 Square Feet in Size that Include More Than Ten-Percent Sales Floor Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 September 16, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-09-16.pdf |