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CityCouncil | 2015-01-06 | 3 | Housing and Community Development stated January 29th is the opening date; the opening would last 5 days. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (15-006) Al Wright, Alameda Business Owner, stated that he has an outstanding amount due on his business license; the amount is for the Business Improvement Area (BIA), which he is not inclined to pay because the ordinance governing the BIA is incorrect. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff could follow up, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. (15-007) Travis Wilson, Alameda, welcomed the new Council; read a letter published in the Alameda Sun Newspaper; stated the Council should work to keep the town unique. (15-008) Ken Peterson, Alameda, urged that financial reports be summarized on one page, which is clear and easy to understand. (15-009) Susan Sperry, Alameda, welcomed the new Council; suggested that the Council address mental health issues; provided an example of the Police Department taking someone to a facility; suggested Council work with the Alameda Hospital to create a program; urged something be done to reconfigure barriers on Shoreline Drive. (15-010) Jon Spangler, Alameda, congratulated the newly elected Councilmembers; discussed the rental housing shortage in Alameda; stated tenants are facing 30% rent increase; urged the Council to take action. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Spencer announced that the report approving the Park Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements plans and specifications [paragraph no. 15-016 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*15-011) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on December 2,2014. Approved. (*15-012) Ratified bills in the amount of $5,816,078.58. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 6, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-01-06.pdf |