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CityCouncil | 2017-07-18 | 11 | Ezzy Ashcraft and Vella - 2. Abstention: Councilmember Oddie - 1. Mayor Spencer called a recess at 8:59 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. (17-481) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 15300, "Upholding the Planning Board Decision to Terminate the Use Permit for Automobile Repair at 1200 Park Street 60 Days After Final Action by the City Council." Adopted. Councilmember Oddie requested information on the hearing schedule. The City Attorney responded the City will give a 15 minute presentation without Council interruption; Council can ask questions after the time is up; then, the Appellant will be given 15 minutes of uninterrupted time; Council can ask questions of the Appellant after the time is up; next, the matter will be open to public speaking; staff recommends that speakers be limited to 2 minutes; after the speakers, 5 minutes will be given to the Appellant and also City staff to rebut and respond; then, Council can ask any questions, deliberate and make a decision. Mayor Spencer requested clarification whether the third party that is currently in escrow to purchase the property could also have 15 minutes to speak; stated the third party is the one who would implement the terms of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Mayor Spencer is referring to Big O Tires as the third party. Councilmember Oddie stated he is fine with allowing Big O Tires to have 15 minutes. Mayor Spencer stated City will have 15 minutes, the Appellant will have 15 minutes and Big O Tires will have 15 minutes. The City Attorney stated questions would be asked after each 15 minute presentation. Richard Waxman, Attorney representing the current tenant at 1200 Park Street, stated that he would also like 15 minutes to speak. Mayor Spencer inquired what is the current tenant's role; stated the current tenant is vacating the premises. Mr. Waxman stated his client was involved in a series of issues with the City; his client made the decision to relocate incurring major expenses, time and energy. Mayor Spencer inquired whether allowing Mr. Waxman's client the 15 minutes would be relevant. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-18.pdf |