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CityCouncil | 2015-09-15 | 10 | Mayor Spencer inquired whether there will be any review standards. The Chief Operations Officer - Alameda Point responded a master event permit for all activities will be created which will be reviewed by all City departments; staff will review plans as part of the license agreement. Mayor Spencer stated upcoming public art events will be there for a long period of time; events outside of Site A should go through the normal review process. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not think the Phase 0 events should go through the public art review process; Council and staff trust the team to go forward with very first development at Alameda Point; there is no reason to second guess APP or improve on their creative process; creativity needs to be unleashed; questioned using Phase 0 to start DePave park; stated that she does not want to place another park ahead of the queue; discussion should be done at a meeting when the matter is agendized. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, Vice Mayor Matarrese stated pop-up parks are common in places where there is no permanent installation; its purpose is to get people out to the area which is the goal of Phase 0. Councilmember Oddie stated a pop-up park does not put anything ahead of the queue; he is supportive; a pop-up park would make a wonderful addition; it is another event that could be tagged onto; he hopes the Council gives direction to include the event. The Interim City Manager stated staff is supportive of the pop-up park; the developer has agreed to do maintenance; staff has reservations about ongoing maintenance. The Chief Operations Officer stated pursuant to the Disposition and Development Agreement, if a certain return requirement is reached, the City participates if Phase 0 or other phases are wildly successful. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to see more partnerships with Parent-Teacher Associations, Alameda Education Foundations, and non-profits. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are a number of events that benefit non- profits, including the Alameda Point Collaborative; she would not want to create too many roadblocks for the Phase 0 events. Councilmember Daysog stated there is a paradigm shift in economic development, away from usual suburban style approach; now it is about how people connect; the Phase 0 plan is about small scale, hometown business development, where people of all ages and walks of life can connect and have fun and transact business; moving in the right direction is important; he supports the Phase 0 plan. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 September 15, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-15.pdf |