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CityCouncil | 2010-03-16 | 4 | Vice Mayor deHaan sent a written request via email. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Kohl's is aware of the reason for the Call for Review, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Kohl's has any objection to proceeding with the hearing. The Kohl's representative responded that Kohl's just wants to know why there is a Call for Review and what are the next steps. The Planning Services Manager gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor deHaan stated 60 days [of extended hours] were allotted to Kohl's, 35 to 36 days were discussed back in October 2008; direction was given by Council; Kohl's request was not 60 days, but closer to 40 days; there was some confusion; that he is surprised to see the 35 days not reflected in the minutes; when reviewing the audio, Councilmember Matarrese stated 35 days; said direction was given; a modification would actually encompass the exact Kohl's request [for 40 days]; there is a moratorium of three years before requests can return, which was not done; likewise, there was a requirement to pay some fees, which was not included either; that he would like to get some clarification. Mayor Johnson stated Vice Mayor deHaan stated said issues are not related to the appeal tonight. Vice Mayor deHaan disagreed. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Vice Mayor deHaan is saying that he disagrees with the Planning Board's expansion of Kohl's hours, which is the reason for the Call for Review. Vice Mayor deHaan responded the number of days is the reason for the Call for Review; inquired whether Council gave direction in October 2008. The Planning Services Manager responded that he listened to the tape twice; he distinctly remembers that staff was to determine what was the Christmas holiday season; that he remembers hearing Councilmember Gilmore say that Christmas holiday season starts around Thanksgiving; the minutes and the motion did not include the 35 day count. Mayor Johnson stated Council needs to be very careful with using the word "direction"; a comment by a Councilmember is not direction; one Councilmember cannot give direction. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he recalls Councilmember Matarrese accepting the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 March 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf |