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PlanningBoard | 2018-10-08 | 8 | Catherine Pearce, on behalf of Neptune Plaza, said the owner is concerned about an influx of homeless to the area that would congregate near the shopping center and cause increased problems like panhandling, public intoxication, and more. Rasheed Shabazz said his family was homeless in the 80s and found shelter in Alameda. He said he supports removing the G overlay and keeping the AP zoning. He said he is upset by the stereotyping of marginally housed people. He said these are your neighbors. Laura Thomas, Alameda Justice Alliance, said the wellness center meets the values of the community to care for our most vulnerable and venerable. She urged support for the staff recommendation. Joy Malloy said she supports the project. Lynette Lee said she works to provide healthcare for the homeless. She said seniors are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population and asked the board to support the project. Mick Penn said the Park Webster neighbors need more dialogue with APC. He said his main concern is the warming center and what services would be provided with it. Angela Fawcett, Friends of Crab Cove, said they will be submitting their initiative to rezone the property open space. She said she has been personally impacted by homelessness but supports the open space initiative. J Lucky said he understands the need for the project but thinks this is the wrong location. He said removing parking and travel lanes on Central Ave is a bad idea. He asked for everyone to be more transparent. Jeanne Lahaie said she supports the project for people like her family members. She said people need our assistance. Eduardo Vargas said the program is important but he has a problem with the location. He said we do not have all the information to make this determination. Rosalinda Fortuna Corvi said the project is in violation of parking regulations. She said the hearing was not properly noticed. She said increased ambulances and traffic will endanger children. Liza Gabato Morse said the board does not have the data that it needs to make a decision. She said this is a big money land grab and not for Alameda residents and urged the board Approved Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 11 October 8, 2018 | PlanningBoard/2018-10-08.pdf |