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CityCouncil | 2017-02-21 | 8 | Vice Mayor Vella stated that she watched the Planning Board videos and visited the site; the process needs to be streamlined; approval of a project should not take so much time and so many resources; she has not seen anything that conflicts with the Planning Board information or undermines the three findings; she is familiar with the form of construction; she supports the project. Councilmember Oddie stated that he concurs with Councilmember Matarrese; the applicant has done everything right and has the same right as a fourth generation Alamedan; he was heartened by the property owners' comments that, after all is said and done, they still want to make Alameda their home; as a Councilmember, it is important to trust staff; the Assistant Community Development Director would inform Council if he thought the project would kill the trees; he plans to support upholding the Planning Board decision. Mayor Spencer stated that she will not support the Planning Board decision; she is disappointed there is not a more stringent policy to protect heritage trees; there are many things that will be unknown until the damage happens; Alameda does not have homes with three car garages; the project is not compatible with the City; she is not able to support the project. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has never known a judge to present a report as a matter of tie-breaking, but as a matter of evidence; the Planning Board did its due diligence in reviewing the reports from all experts and presented findings in making a correct decision. On the call for the questions, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:20 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:30 p.m. (17-128) Recommendation to Review and Approve the 2017 Legislative Agenda for the City of Alameda. The Public Information Officer gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the Broadway/Jackson discussions have been stalled. The Base Reuse Director responded staff has been meeting with Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) about Broadway/Jackson: a Transportation Commission meeting is being planned for March; the City tried to take a different, well- Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 February 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-21.pdf |