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CityCouncil | 2014-12-16 | 5 | Councilmember Tam moved approval of limiting the speaker time to 2 minutes. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Ezzy Ashcraft, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1. Stated that she is opposed to the speaker time limit and to the Council approving the Master Plan tonight; the community should have an opportunity to see the entire project: Mayor-Elect Trish Spencer, Alameda. Stated the project needs to be reviewed in the context of all projects, especially all projects in the Northern Waterfront; the impact of the project was not studied in the context of the projects in the Housing Element; urged the matter be delayed: Councilmember-Elec Frank Matarrese, Alameda. Urged support on behalf of her husband; outlined benefits: Helen Sause, Alameda Home Team. Urged the matter be deferred to the next Council: Maria Dominguez, Alameda. Stated the plan has been reviewed for a year; the developer has made great effort to present the plans; the building is empty and there are great benefits to moving the project forward: Patricia Young, Alameda Home Team and Alameda resident. Stated there is great detail for Phase 1 and no detail for Phase 2; outlined Municipal Code requirements for density bonus: Paul Foreman, Alameda. Stated the neighborhood fought to have a seat at the table; urged approval, which allows the neighborhood to keep a seat at the table: Alison Greene, PLAN! Alameda. Urged approval: Diane Lichtenstein, Alameda Home Team; and Melinda Hayes, Alameda. Stated that she is opposed to the large number of residential units; the plans for Buildings B and C are not clear; questioned the developer's control over Jean Sweeney Park: Carol Gottstein, Alameda. Discussed quick decisions; stated there is no need to rush if the plan is so great; expressed concern over the timing: Kurt Peterson, Alameda. Expressed concern over the pulse of the neighborhood not being truly known; stated people felt like the Planning Board was not listening: Rion Cassidy, Alameda. Stated the Alameda Association of Realtors supports the development of needed Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 December 16, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-12-16.pdf |