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CityCouncil | 2017-02-21 | 11 | the last mile bike and pedestrian access to BART; figuring out transportation off the island is crucial. The Public Information Officer stated there are more details and examples in staff report regarding transportation; the last mile was included. Mayor Spencer stated the plan needs to be spelled out as a priority for Alameda; a bike bridge or access to BART should be included; Council is not voting tonight, just recommending changes. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how staff will catalogue all the changes, to which the Public Information Officer responded she will review the video. The City Manager inquired whether Council would like the legislative items to come back on the Consent Calendar, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of directing the City Manager to take the input from tonight and bring a revised list to Council. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the report will come back fully fleshed out, to which the City Manager responded staff will track the changes and bring it back. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (17-129) Recommendation to Review the Strategies Matrix and Provide Direction for Drafting the Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP). The Economic Development Manager gave a brief presentation and Sujata Srivastava, Strategic Economics, gave a Power Point presentation. (17-130) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider remaining items [the Bladium Map, Williams-Sonoma lease and referrals]. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval [of considering the remaining items]. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft suggested hearing to the end of the regular items and not the referrals. Mayor Spencer stated Councilmembers not being able to support hearing remaining items, especially the referrals, is a problem. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 February 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-21.pdf |