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CityCouncil | 2015-01-06 | 8 | the new City Council an opportunity to speak on the issue prior to future votes. Stated having the new City Council reexamine the previous City Council's actions is appropriate to determine if there were problems with the process or if additional studies are needed; however, if there were no problems, it appears to be reneging on a deal; issues were addressed in the year-long process; a hard fought compromise was reached; urged moving forward if nothing grievous occurred: Eric Strimling, Alameda. Stated the process has been slow and he would hate to see the Del Monte project in jeopardy; the majority of the public are in favor of the project: Don Sherratt, Alameda. Expressed concern over impacts to traffic and schools; urged going back to the drawing board and renegotiating with the developer: David Mancy, Alameda. Expressed concern over the rescission; stated rescinding the ordinances does not address concerns and would jeopardize the Del Monte building: Richard Hausman, Alameda. Stated the Master Plan is legally insufficient because it does not include a preliminary site plan, floor plans and elevations for low income housing; outlined Density Bonus requirements; urged the ordinances be repealed before the Development Agreement is signed: Paul Foreman, Alameda. Urged Council to reject the proposal to rescind the ordinances; expressed concern over the lack of publication of the rationale for rescinding; showed a video: Bruce Knopf, Alameda. Stated the project has been through the process; discussed the type of people who would be interested in living at the site; stated that she would prefer to have residents rather than truck traffic: Kathy Moehring, Alameda. Stated there is more at stake than just traffic; expressed concern over losing the project; questioned whether the item complies with the Sunshine Ordinance: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Stated there have been many opportunities for public comment during the lengthy approval process; the chief concern seems to be the outgoing Council taking action after the election; the outgoing Council was required to continue fulfilling its responsibilities until replaced; outlined the project benefits; urged moving forward: Helen Sause, Alameda Home Team. Questioned the purpose for the delay; stated everyone has had ample opportunity to weigh in on the project; the developer has been open and has worked with the community: Diane Lichtenstein, Alameda Home Team. Expressed concern over the rescission; stated the project has been vetted and is Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 6, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-01-06.pdf |