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CityCouncil | 2017-02-21 | 13 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City is open to all suggestions, Alameda is an island and needs maritime industry. Councilmember Matarrese stated there is a fundamental flaw on how the plan is being developed; the plan is not community driven, it is staff driven; Council is expected to sift it out; there is no mention of the Economic Development Commission (EDC); when the EDC was first formed, its focus was to provide input and challenge ideas; some things in the current proposed plan are exactly the same as the 1996 plan; the 1996 plan delivered a number of foundations for Alameda Landing and the resurrection of South Shore; he does not understand the Plan not addressing the new way businesses have come to Alameda Point; businesses have not come by usual ways of marketing, they have come by word of mouth; he is surprised the City has not figured out a way to use said strategy; Alameda has to become cutting edge and should look forward instead of backward; more input and more ideas are needed from the Economic Development Advisory Panel (EDAP) and Planning Board; there is lot of value in using the talents on the two boards. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is more than one way of reaching a solution such as community workshops and meetings of bodies; she does not see resurrecting the EDC; she agrees with the need to be cutting edge; urged staff to provide opportunities for Alameda Point businesses to invite folks to visit; the City needs a better website; Alameda should look at what other Cities are doing. Mayor Spencer stated the Plan comments are way all too over the place; she does not like "quirky", she likes "unique" and "magical"; name recognition is not a problem; a dining sector and retail is not a solution; there should be higher paying jobs; being paid minimum wage is a serious problem; she supports increasing the minimum wage; the strategy cannot be all over the place. Councilmember Oddie concurred with Councilmember Matarrese; stated there is a conflict about vacancy rates; another conflict that should be discussed is tracking existing business and finding more creative ways to attract businesses. (17-131) Resolution No. 15237, "Approving the Alameda Point Bladium Tentative Parcel Map Application: PLN16-0544." Adopted. The Base Reuse Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution approving the Alameda Point Bladium Tentative Parcel Map Application: PLN16-0544. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (17-132) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of a 3 Year Lease Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 February 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-21.pdf |