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CityCouncil | 2017-02-07 | 6 | (17-79) Tammy Miller, Alameda, stated that she hopes Council and FAAS could come to a resolution together. (17-80) Provided a handout and presented a brief powerpoint regarding deep ocean exploration: Liz Taylor, Alameda. (17-81) Nara Dahlbacka, FAAS, stated she is looking forward to a good compromise between the City and FAAS. (17-82) Matthew Pearce, FAAS, stated FAAS has made huge gains in improving the shelter and is offering more than 30% of the budget; he is concerned FAAS is being met with resistance from the City; he is feeling uneasy about the process and hopes there is resolution soon. (17-83) Lulia, Alameda, discussed the refugee crisis and thanked Council for standing up for refugees. COUNCIL REFERRALS (17-84) Consider Directing Staff to Review and Update Outdoor Lighting Regulations, also Referred to as Night Sky or Dark Sky, to Reduce Light Pollution. (Mayor Spencer) Mayor Spencer made brief comments on her referral. Urged Council to get an ordinance in place regarding the lights: Jim Hagar, Alameda. Stated the core of the issue is the code does not adequately address the situation of commercial development which abuts a residential area: Gary Thompson, Alameda. Urged Council to pass regulation regarding the lighting and commercial development: Pat Lanborn, Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese stated the referral is related to the mixed use referral; he has started re-reading the 2008 Local Area Action Plan about the interface between commercial and residential uses; he would like to see how the referral's policies are laid out and how it relates to the 2008 document. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the policy was not a Homeowner Association (HOA) policy. Mayor Spencer stated that she is requesting support from Council to submit the referral, along with other outstanding referrals, for discussion at the priority setting workshop. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry regarding clarification on the mixed use referral, Councilmember Matarrese stated the mixed use referral is related because it Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 February 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-07.pdf |