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CityCouncil | 2010-02-03 | 7 | Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of submitting the application for the Boys and Girls Club facility construction. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gilmore, Tam and Mayor Johnson - 3. Noes: Councilmembers deHaan and Matarrese - 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (10-055) Jean Sweeney, Alameda, stated that a house at Fifth Street and Central Avenue has been vacant for three years; the house is a fire hazard; that she thinks the property owner wanted to increase the number of apartments which would not have been allowed under Measure A Mayor Johnson stated that the property owner applied for a permit to do some work and then did a lot of unapproved demolition; that she went to see the building with the Interim City Manager and Building Official; requested staff to provide an update. The Deputy City Manager stated that she would discuss the issue with the Building Official. Mayor Johnson requested an Off Agenda Report be provided; stated the property has been subdivided; information should be provided on said issue. Councilmember Gilmore stated years ago, some people were evicted from a building on Central Avenue; the building was a hazard and was boarded up; the process took years; said situations are not an easy fix. Vice Mayor deHaan stated updates are provided on a continual basis; a formal response is needed; boarding up abandoned buildings is just the beginning of the process; then, the building needs to be brought up to standards. Mayor Johnson stated the City has tried different tools for similar cases, but none seem to be satisfactory. (10-056) Richard Bangert, Alameda, stated the Chambers audio/visual feed has technical difficulty; panoramic shots are fine, but the audio is distorted during close ups; suggested that the issue be reviewed. Mayor Johnson suggested that streaming video be reviewed also. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 February 3, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-02-03.pdf |