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CityCouncil | 2021-09-07 | 22 | Commission to discuss the Wellness Center; the decision is easy; Council cannot claim a meeting was not properly noticed and only impacted one item on the agenda; the numerous letters and comments received from the public speak volumes about the attempt to deny services for unhoused neighbors; it is irresponsible to force the costs of a call for review onto taxpayers instead of the appellants; announced that he has signed a lease extension with the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) which will take the project through financing and conveyance; urged the delays be stopped; stated the project has support at the federal level; urged Council to work with him to create a center of excellence: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. Stated the matter is not a complicated issue; the City does not need to re-litigate every delay tactic and obstruction to the project; the matter has been voted on and debated; urged Council to do its job and let the Wellness Center happen; stated delays present more harm to the community: Jenice Anderson, Alameda. Discussed a letter from Yes in my Backyard (YIMBY) law; stated Council could be violating the five cap limit on having public meetings concerning related matters: Zac Bowling, Alameda. Vice Mayor moved approval of upholding the Planning Board decision. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White stated the matter is a de novo hearing; Council is re-hearing the matter which has been noticed accordingly; the matter is an opportunity for anyone that had been unable to attend the Planning Board meeting, to raise any concerns; he would like to hear reasons for the incorrect noticing of the meeting only affecting specific items. Councilmember Daysog stated there are residents supportive of the proposed facility; he understands the necessity of the facility; there is a clear indication of support for the facility; facilities coming to fruition requires a process and democracy in which residents are made aware of and able to participate in actions; the core is a necessity of making information available about upcoming meetings; the notices must have the proper information that allows people to participate; a mistake in the noticing of the agenda precluded participation for some members of the public; he joined Councilmember Herrera Spencer in ensuring a re-publishing of the agenda to allow full participation; the Planning Board meeting included other matters on the agenda, which were designated as time-sensitive and not included in the Call for Review; the Wellness Center matter could be delayed without changing the substance of the matter; the delay is not an attempt to stop the project; he believes the matter has been settled by the people in the recent vote of Measure A; the people are supportive of the project; expressed concern about the topic of reuse versus demolition; noted that he voted against demolition of the facility site; state the City should go forth with one more step in re-agendizing the matter for public input; tonight is an opportunity for the public to weigh-in on the matter. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 7, 2021 14 | CityCouncil/2021-09-07.pdf |