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CityCouncil | 2017-03-07 | 12 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft made brief comments regarding the referral. Stated the call for review process is an unfair burden on businesses; the process is inconvenient, cost prohibitive, and is a deterrent for new businesses; urged Council to approve the referral: Kari Thompson, Chamber of Commerce. Stated his project did not receive the due diligence given to other projects; the call for review on his project caused tremendous injury to him and his wife; urged support of the referral: Thomas Ellebie, Alameda. Stated that she does not support the referral; the call for review process works and should not be changed: Janet Gibson, Alameda Citizens Task Force. Stated the community spends time researching issues brought to Council for review; the Planning Board should not be making decisions without knowing the rules: Dorothy Freeman, Alameda. Submitted information; suggested citizens not be charged for appeals; urged the Council not to approve the referral: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda Citizens Task Force. Stated there is easy access for citizens to share their opinion before a decision is made; the one-councilmember rule has been abused in the past; the business community supports the referral and urged Council approval: Mike McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated sometimes elected officials need to police themselves; it is not unreasonable to stop and think about the implications; the City wants to attract new business and create more jobs; the addition of a second opinion in the call for review process is reasonable. Councilmember Oddie stated a related referral was done last year and is in the queue; inquired whether last year's referral would remain in the queue if Council passes tonight's referral. The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated last year's referral is not as specific and will be brought back to Council. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the City Attorney stated passing the referral tonight directs staff to modify the Alameda Municipal Code. Councilmember Oddie stated Council direction can be given, but the modifications would not be implemented right now; he is sympathetic to the resident; those who were against the project and had no skin in the game had to spend nothing; he has a problem Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 March 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-03-07.pdf |