pages: CityCouncil/2008-09-16.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2008-09-16 | 16 | Area Devoted to Non-taxable Merchandise. Introduced. The Planning Services Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how the proposed ordinance would affect the existing Development Agreements. The Planning Services Manager responded one Development Agreement is with Harbor Bay Business Park and protects changes in zoning requirements; the other Development Agreement is with Alameda Landing. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether Bridgeside Shopping Center, the Northern Waterfront, and Alameda Point would be affected by the proposed ordinance. The Planning Services Manager responded all areas would be subject to the proposed ordinance; stated MX zoning would require Master Plans to be developed; Master Plans are mini ordinances for an area. Mayor Johnson requested clarification on where the proposed ordinance would apply. The Planning Services Manager stated the proposed ordinance would apply to everywhere in the City with the exception of the area covered by the Alameda Landing Development Agreement and Harbor Bay Development Agreement. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Proponents (In favor of Ordinance) : Mike Henneberry, UFCW Local 5; John Nunes, UFCW Local 5; David Kirwin, Alameda; Phil Tucker, California Healthy Communities Network; Mark Wolfe, California Healthy Communities Network; Karen Bey, Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember deHaan stated the second paragraph on Page 2 of the staff report states that "Existing projects with approved Development Agreements that specifically limit the City's ability to impose new regulations, such as Alameda Landing and Harbor Bay Business Park, may be exempt from the prohibition"; inquired why "may be" is used. The City Attorney responded the prohibition would depend on the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 September 16, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-09-16.pdf |