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CityCouncil | 2017-07-18 | 18 | Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of considering the remaining items. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Jay and Ben Garfinkle, Property Owners, gave a presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council could ask questions of staff as well as the Appellant. The City Attorney responded that Council should receive clarification from each speaker at the end of the 15 minutes; after the rebuttal, Council could ask questions of either party. Councilmember Oddie inquired when the photographer took the photographs and what the photographs show. Mr. Garfinkle responded certain days and times were laid out for the photographer to take photographs. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Appellant understood they were supposed to acquire an offsite lot for parking but were not required to park vehicles at the location. Mr. Garfinkle responded in the affirmative; stated all local businesses park on City streets. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the City did any parking studies. The Assistant Community Development Director responded the City has done an entire parking analysis on Park Street and Webster Street; stated the Planning Board did not feel a parking study was needed. David Blackwell and Rick O'Neill, Big O Tires, gave a presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Mr. O'Neill is not going to invest unless he is aware of the conditions. Mr. O'Neill responded in the affirmative; stated the UP needs to be in place. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how much is the investment. Mr. O'Neill responded approximately $2 million. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether Mr. O'Neill has met the conditions of the current UP. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-18.pdf |