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CityCouncil | 2021-03-02 | 17 | The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the change is minimal and is allowable for first reading. *** (21-137) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a motion is needed to proceed past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of continuing the meeting until 12:00 a.m. The motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of completing only the regular agenda by 12:00 a.m. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of hearing the rest of the agenda, ending at 11:59 p.m. and any matter not heard will be placed on a special meeting agenda on March 9th at 7:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Yes; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like the more restrictive motion proposed earlier; the current motion is an alternative and poses less concerns, but is not ideal; Council can consider adding a third bar in the future with a potentially larger strategy for business districts; expressed support for the motion. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for looking to strategies which help business districts develop; stated the use permits provide a good safeguard; noted the motion adds an additional requirement of annual reporting; stated Hunter has received rave reviews and has great amenities which helps attract people to Webster Street. Councilmember Knox White stated there are non-compliant bars on Webster Street; inquired whether the City will run into a problem where other locations have more than two bars within 1,000 feet of each other. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the negative; stated staff will look into the matter; the 1,000-foot distance only addresses bars, not taverns or restaurants; staff has not received an application for a bar in a long time; should a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 March 2, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-02.pdf |