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CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 25 | *** (17-434) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of continuing the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Vice Mayor Vella stated there are risks; if Council votes against the project, the City will not receive all of the benefits, like infrastructure and the ferry; she is concerned for the feasibility of Phase 3 and the sports complex payment; she would like to work with staff to ensure the City meets the commercial goals; she is prepared to vote in support of the project. Mayor Spencer stated the charge when the U.S. Navy gave the City the property was to replace 14,000 jobs; without the guarantee that Phase 3 will happen, Phase 1 and 2 are housing projects, not a job project; she will not support the project; the financing should be for all three phases; Alameda needs jobs; the property is the people's property and Alameda needs the commercial project. Councilmember Matarrese moved introduction of ordinance amending the DDA between Alameda Point Partners, LLC and the City of Alameda. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice votes: Ayes: Councilmembers Matarrese, Ezzy Ashcraft, Oddie and Vice Mayor Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. Mayor Spencer called a recess at 11:03 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:12 p.m. *** The Assistant City Attorney requested clarified from Council that the vote is on the second amendment as amended. Council responded in the affirmative. (17-435) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease with Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter. Introduced. The City Manager stated the item is only an extension of the previous approval by Council; the second reading will happen in the next meeting. Councilmember Matarrese moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 24 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |