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PlanningBoard | 2012-05-14 | 7 | uncomfortable that the Board is being asked to assume "facts not in evidence;" and asks the Deputy City Attorney for an opinion on the appropriateness of the written motion. Farimah Faiz, Deputy City Attorney, responded that, although she has not fully digested the written motion, if the Board thinks that the information in the written motion is accurate than the Board should proceed with the motion. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that her concern is that the motion references a lot of information and material beyond what is included in the report. And although she wants to ask City Council to lend their support to the TEP, there is concern about a written motion. Board member Knox White stated he will argue against sending something to City Council with no background information because staff did not have time to prepare a report. Although he would prefer not to, he is willing to move the motion forward with just the first bullet point in the motion. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that Vice Mayor Rob Bonta sits on the Transportation Advisory Board, and although it's a bit unorthodox, she will support the motion as long as the wording is smoothed over. Board member Zuppan stated that although it is an excellent piece of work and they are all worthy projects, it points to a number of concerns she has such as: the payoff, discipline, support, and some of the politics imbedded in the oversight. She stated that she will not support this plan. Board member Henneberry clarified if the motion is inclusive of all four written bullet points. President Zuppan answered in the affirmative Ayes: Burton, Ezzy Ashcraft, Knox White, Köster Noes: Zuppan, Henneberry Motion carries 4-2 9-B Parcel Map 10086 Application PLN12-0073-Catellus Alameda Development, LLC. A proposed parcel map application to construct a retail center, housing, public and internal roadways and associated improvements on a 55.6-acre property located south of Mitchell Avenue and east of Fifth Street commonly referred to as the "Alameda Landing site". Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Manager gave brief presentation of the project. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked if the plans include a network of open spaces for the public's enjoyment. Mr. Thomas responded that the open spaces being referred to pertain, primarily to the Retail Center projected which has already been approved. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked if Fifth Street and Mitchell Avenue will be dedicated to the City and if the on sight streets, drives, aisles, and walkways will be privately owned and Approved Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 12 May 14, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-05-14.pdf |