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2007-05-15 SubmittalLora Weisiger - Fwd: Meeting on Measure AA`�y =••;.,• •.Et:: :.;rt•�ti:r:;•vat•�wve�•r; r +fpee�p±p;,+pp�; Y[<//:[•'.. -Y.kr „[. .. xec�:'.ti,f.•.. , s•1: +t:::.xru. • +•. •r• n r r n r.v : :., - - :: ,.: n..:. • +••, n Page +�.au•ca a ••.,• as -Y.. t!f .r. <u• +•sxrxax�wRr•..a »wa•fi»rw... .. ... ... Ica. c•;:<...: a. a:.. �: e. ee�• �r. w, xn>•, wx;• w:•••.: r•••,- ar,..:+. e rN: r: e,: e., �+,:.;;< �• w.» ss; +w,,,,•- ,,•>> +:.,,••ren.,. : n.:.,;e;•ra+eee+av .rtr�:. ;xa�r�+.+: - +•rcx: era,. a': ^ •. rr:.vr t• oo;o + »v rsa -a:,: �:- ,,- ,• «.:: n.�:'..:.r. :::..«. w::• ra• aen „+�.a,xree.x.,r�r...�,,..::. From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger,'Lara Date: 5/1 5/2007 8:27:22 AM Subject: Fwd: Meeting on Measure A For the public record »> "Kate Quick” <katequicke,comcast.net> 5/14/2007 6:37 PM »> In order to preserve the democratic process in our City, I believe it is necessary to hold meetings to discuss the impacts of Measure A on our planning process. As it is a subject which draws strong feelings and some, in the recent past, have acted most uncivilly when participating in such discussions, I would like to see such meetings conducted with a professional facilitator with no ties to the outcome. I have no connection with any developerand am interested in a more complete understanding of the implications of amending Measure A, for example, can it be safely amended for Alameda Point only without becoming vulnerable to being overturned or amended elsewhere in Alameda? Will amending it mean that we will have to accept more overall density than we have in other areas of Alameda, or can such density limits be set by City ordinances? Will amending it mean that we will automatically have high rises, or can height limits be similarly determined by other ordinances? also neither support nor oppose any specific amendment or overturning of Measure A. I'd have to hear all the implications and intended /unintended consequences to make up my mind. Kate Quick Re: Agenda Item #5 -A 05 -15 -07 L a ra'• Weisiger -Fwd : Please Support t h e PB: Free Speech [is a [+ , G.+errrr o:rn euo+v}nnyd +A} Thin .:�..._�,..��....xxP a . eµ 1 rMrr[n n+feewFM xv✓. MY•'m v• FrE _ tv�.....fwm[K+: •+1+4• +•�: [: r�xr[u +x+•r:v::nT :•.: --- -------- - - -- -- •• • ;f+vYv::xv:vvn+Yn•n+•.�rr[n .:n•[rnn-JG:lr<a.'.. r.[+::.: :rde• :+.: From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/15/2007 8:28:01 AM Subject: Fwd: Please Support the PB: Free Speech is a Good Thing For the public record »> "Rob Siltanen" <robsiltanen�a7alamedanet.net> 5/14/2007 7:47 PM »> Dear Mayor, City Council Members, and City Manager: I support the Planning Board in its decision to hold a public meeting on Measure A, an issue of enormous significance in the direction the city of Alameda's future. My impression is that the Planning Board has made it clear that its intention is to gather input and information that will be useful in future discussions about planning and development in Alameda. No matter where you stand on Measure A, I trust you will agree that an informed public is one of the most important foundations of our community. Accordingly, please support the Planning Board's decision on Tuesday evening. Thanks you for your consideration. - Rob Siltanen Lara W eisiger - F wd - Discuss Measure A From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/15/2007 8:28:52 AM Subject: Fwd: Discuss Measure A For the public record »> Gregg Cevallos <greggcevallosyahoo.com> 5/14/2007 9:05 PM »> support the planning board in its decision to hold a public meeting on Measure A, an issue of enormous significance in the direction the city of Alameda's near future. The planning board has made it clear that their intention is solely to gather input and information that can be useful in future discussions about planning and development in Alameda. No matter where you stand on Measure A, an informed public is one of themost important aspects of our community. Please support the planning board on Tuesday evening. Regards, Gregg Cevallos 2814 Lincoln Ave Alameda, CA Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge http: / /us.rd.yahoo.comfevt= 47493 / *http: / /tv.yahoo.com /collections /222 )to see what's on, when. Lara Weisiger - Fwd: Discussion of Measure A t�.�:.. ���.,:...y..�.,.���z. -, : �::.. �: �.: �:: aY�.:,.- r..-0....:. �:: �����,. �, �. 4.- �-.... �.,...:::. �..::. y.., N:.,.:.:::..: �......... �.. :.��ap�,..�,..- .o......����,age From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/1 5/2007 8:29:22 AM Subject: Fwd: Discussion of Measure A For the public record »> Donna Vaughn <dbvaughn�a7comcast.net> 5/14/2007 9:46 PM »> support the planning board's decision to have a meeting on Measure A. The community needs to know just what Measure A and what it is not. Donna Vaughn 400 Harbor Light Alameda Ca Lara Weisiger Fwd: Measure A • •'••�•[: -t -r.:.]]� vbY•](:.: w0'•f -0Uhft- :Kt[Ex+....: { W] Gh o1} 1++ itJ'. Y.::.w..= ./!J/•}'l!41- %:ft -v,: a- ]r.�u.•.,v.1•�[.:rM+v� • Vrn .v.•�•.]e]u(�::e[.f't:[[+::: e. Pa e .,•:.,•.! 0%[ U/ Yii.::.:..:< aw.' m-0 bDw�u +MY.] \ +:'::.:.�.t]:.n•.;.];:.iv r: ^V•,r- W.- 'rr':��]::.+�.x' .. .�..... - .. .W. — .— ___________________ mmVC. +A D ',..sn[,:eC<•//IWC(..y..a..f..: /n??wll. l..l- (....fbsxvatss'...», _____ )..1. .r r..:wYb, n.:s „Ybn'.�' ". \.l: -::: ew+e,• w:.::::::. . ;.,•��. From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/1 5/2007 8:30:01 AM Subject: Fwd: Measure A For the public record. »> "bethbsketchbook sbcglobal .net" <bethbsketchbook ( sbcglobal.net> 5/14/2007 10:14 PM »> To Alamedacitycouncil gmail.com From: Beth Bourland, Alameda resident To the City Council, with respect I would like to see Measure A discussed. Perhaps it should be modified only for areas undergoing development (such as consideration of an exemption for the Point). There are valid reasons to at least discuss it, before much of Alameda looks like a suburb of Anywhere, USA. Briefly: Alameda's core contains varied housing integrated with neighborhood shops, parks and schools. Yes, there are beautiful Victorians, Craftsman, Mediterranean and Modern -style homes. Intermingled we also find modest multiunit housing, usually with landscaping; small and shapely gardens; and inner courtyard parking. Buses on the main streets take passengers easily to BART or Transbay; neighbors patronize local dry cleaners, video rentals, sandwich shops, nurseries, corner markets, pizza places, Pagano's, etc. Much of the "density” of this type of housing is visible in people actually using the sidewalks! I feel quite safe walking around "old Alameda ", well into the late evenings. Measure A, however, now allows only big, boxy, suburban style homes with prominent 2- or 3 -car garages, isolated from bus service and neighborhood errands (it's pretty scary to catch a bus at Main and Atlantic, even in the afternoon!) These walled -off "neighborhoods" aren't at all like Alameda's core. Drive by and there's hardly a sign of life anywhere! This style of housing doesn't limit density; in fact it tends to increase it, because people have to drive more, even for routine errands. Alameda's Plan advocates a "SEAMLESS" transition between current Alameda and new areas like The Point. Please don't turn the Point into yet another bland, isolated, car- dependent suburb for the rich. It doesn't have to look like Emeryville, either. What about homes AND courtyard condo's, a few apartments above retail, a mix of renter /ownership options, all mixed with small neighborhood shops; what about designing a vibrant area with bike paths, parks, public waterfront walkways, and residences for people who don't need a yard and a Hummer -size garage? A variety of housing, shops and public space is what makes a neighborhood alive. Thank you for your consideration. Lara Weisiger. - Fwd: ( no o subject ' .. i. ;.�.... �y[ ; ;:1;.}v++•; r; �•.�•: �:- -:1.�•xC < ✓e. ; ; J•PY -}w-': v;ln:�-n:;;un1rF�%W-- •'4 +:: -:. � .�e[•%•v+F F:.vv;vxv:v; ;.. ..: :ax+:;..sx[ax^'•f4'.v+- •:...::: ;:::- s- �::.r. • -• - -.. n`:-.:xrf+.• Fr•�G'^'•'- +Y -� - »-: , - ..:: ;; r; rn•.•e F ; r r :•.:: �::::;: �-::-�. ;:..u.•.0 ... Page From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/1 5/2007 8:30:51 AM Subject: Fwd: (no subject) For the public record »> <Margieanna(aol.com> 5/15/2007 8:24 AM »> City Leaders and Staff.... heads up . Part of the letter from Dave Howard...others totally agree!!! (From today's Don Robert News....) I The HOMES AND THE LWV have their own agendas which have NOTHING to do with the wishes of Alameda residents at large. They apparently are connected to development entities...who knows how? They have no right whatsoever to virtually dictate to city leaders /staff what is best for Alameda and those of us who live here NOW How about listening toWE CURRENT RESIDENTS FOR A CHANGE ! ! ! ! So far, the results of the development that has already gone on, THAT'S ENOUGH !!! Our lovely, once peaceful Island has become a veritable ZOO MJ "I urge you to uphold the appeal regarding the Planning Board's ad -hoc committee and tell the Planning Board to tell HOMES and LWV that, if they want these forums, they should organize and pay for them themselves, and not waste city staff time and taxpayer money. David Howard u to uphold the appeal regarding the Planning Board's ad -hoc committee and tell the Planning Board to tell HOMES and LWV that, if they want these forums, they should organize and pay for them themselves, and not waste city staff time and taxpayer money. David Howard" I urge you to uphold the appeal regarding the Planning Board's ad -hoc committee and tell the Planning Board to tell HOMES and LWV that, if they want these forums, they should organize and pay for them themselves, and not waste city staff time and taxpayer money. David Howard See what's free at AOL.com ( http:// www. aol .com / ?ncid= AOLAOF00020000000503 ). Lara Weisiger - Fwd: Planning Board - Measure A Discussion • Page 1 From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/1 5/2007 9:40:19 AM Subject: Fwd: Planning Board - Measure A Discussion For the public record »> "Audrey Lord - Hausman" <alord(ix.netcom.com> 5/15/2007 9:20 AM »> We encourage your support for the Planning Board to form a committee to explore and recommend a public format for a discussion of Measure A. This should be held in the spirit of accurately informing the public of the various issues surrounding Measure A and for an exchange of ideas. There is much to learn and understand and we feel that a very large number of Alamedans don't clearly understand — all they hear is the back and forth rhetoric which is splitting this community apart instead of bringing us to an agreeable common ground. From that common ground, then some intelligent well- informed decisions can be made. Audrey Lord - Hausman and Richard Hausman Lara Weisiger - Fwd: MEASURE A PUBLIC WORKSHOP �• :=- VA'[Y^'MF:'u,(- ;:•r,Y:.wv[: aeee:[W Wa.: uN'. 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This forum would educate new residents (in the last 30 years) about Measure A, allow open discussion on - the positive and negative aspects of Measure A historically and today, land use planning challenges and opportunities today and the future, and planning trends; and to provide the space to have a factual discussion of density, traffic and design. We need to get this discussion beyond EMAIL, blogs, newpaper editorials and lawn signs. I saw good civil and creative discussion near the end of the WRT /Solomon Station Area Plan public meeting on March 29th. I believe that the public, City staff, Council and Planning Board are able to have an informative and productive discussion on Measure A. Nancy Heastings (resident and home owner in Alameda for 36 years) Lara Weisiger - Fwd: Measure A Discussion nw�evmh +•n+:FV!Wf^k"[ +if'.- x+,eeeY . cf cf4: Y5Y vn•'•:. r�'[✓, h' r. MUar: p. p,+ OW' • ��••• 1+' �1: vr•-:._-..,. vny+ u[: aa: �x. 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Liz Warmerdam 305 Haight Avenue Alameda, CA Lora Weisiger - Fwd: Public Forums for Measure A Pagel From: To • Date Subject: Debra Kurita Weisiger, Lara 5/1 5/2007 2:58:42 PM Fwd: Public Forums for Measure A For the public record. »> "Nancy Heastings /Colleen Vermillion" <nancycolleen a� alamedanet.net> 5/15/2007 12:21 PM »> Please deny the appeal and to uphold the Planning Board's decision to have a sub - committee of the Board prepare a recommendation on a public forum on Measure A. We had good civil and creative discussion near the end of the WRT /Solomon Station Area Plan public meeting on March 29th. I believe that the public, City staff, Council and Planning Board are capable of having an informative and productive discussion on Measure A. We have elected you to sit as a governing body for our city and now we need you to exercise your leadership by guiding and supporting our citizens to engage in civil, accurately informed, discussion on Alameda Point development and the constraints imposed by Measure A. Alameda's Plan advocates a "SEAMLESS" transition between current Alameda and new areas like The Point. Please help the city avoid more'BayPort' type development which look nothing like the Alameda every one wants to maintain. Our city has homes AND courtyard condo's, a few apartments above retail, a mix of renter /ownership options, all mixed with small neighborhood shops. We want a vibrant area with bike paths, parks, public waterfront walkways, and some residences for people who don't need a yard and a Hummer -size garage? A variety of housing, shops and public space is what makes a Alameda alive. Please have the courage to exhibit the kind of leadership we believe you can as the city tries to come together and discuss the very emotional issue. Colleen Vermillion An Alameda resident who believes that 'The Point' can reflect the wonderful character of 'Old Alameda' of we are courageous and creative. . w- wnw. w�+ wwi• �tivrnxxiii +Rti�..Lf:�.�M._:..1:.N.�+. ••• • F • • • •• .. ...x.... -..� �wv.. wi:. i. �wn�+: i:?? .......................... �.+,xxtt�tk'+w•.w:- .:�.+nrrrvr" ....... .SY. ^ • :::::. w.+. x-. �wr:.: wv- nv..�•.v- ::... n...e .e .w..� .. .... ... ........�.�..�.�..�............ - - - - ... ; ........, _ �... �. ��..... �-- �-.--- +. �.. �. �. �. �.. ��. �. �. �++ h w „La ra Weisiger Fw d Planning discussion of Measure A Page ...- ............ y yyy:.w:::.Ti_:.:'F FkNF+FI.J•• urn[ i-:; c.,•:- :(•::- x�- i+•<:u:.:u[•ne;[Nee+: F+.0 C% M' Mti. -0P'{• + +YR'•Y'- •1;[mec:mdu:fet:: ni ST,TT, rr•Tw., •, VST. T : .x+.a aev? Dey ±?1C??4W- :r- :;[?•x«rti'[ ^ /L., r::..T. From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/1 5/2007 2:59:17 PM Subject: Fwd: Planning Board discussion of Measure A For the public record »> "Tom and Nancy Matthews" <tomandnancy(alamedanet.net> 5/15/2007 1:28 PM »> Please allow the Planning Board to move forward on having an open discussion of Measure A. It has been in place for over 30 years. We need a rational way that the pros and cons of Measure A can be discussed. Hopefully, the Planning Board will be able to come up with a format for this to take place. This is a crucial issue as we move forward with the development at Alameda Point. ..:. rw. w�\ �w .N�.w�wN�.:.:::.:.= .— ...._w.�. �•.w .. :..:..: .... x]Ow.rvxnw.n.nr...�.i4$iiiin • ;:�w�. CST....w:w:,:.:.:�. %�.�ciw.Cv« � -. - -. -.--- :.�-- �4�.wv.r.�w.w:.w- .... -.�. �unwr. rv. �1V�4( �v�vwui. �-• i-• i .............. ....... .........-- ............. _ ------------ i.r�wi... Lara Weisiger - Fwd: Measure A •• :vr.+P1E.+'A+1aa>"^+N%•N%••.� -- Ana- ,c:a][oxa:w�� ". ::r •�Jep.{++Y. W, ) Y-0 M1Y+ r�-•••. e�•. v�1--':,.:: r-::.: w::,:, vr: of ++•.+e +w. +•m.•:t[nae[<.+x.•.en+ seen +Wx.+]ew!cMd ' b'//+^ PT•xu�v�:.vh+'4".�•n_�.Y.�",:u- .va .1..+ mnvev.[{•fe'•D'Sir� AY, Page 1 From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/15/2007 3:00:03 PM Subject: Fwd: Measure A »> "Craig Knox Lyttle" <cknoxlyttle(fastmail.com.au> 5/15/2007 2:22 PM »> Dear Council member 1 support the planning board in its decision to hold a public meeting on Measure A, an issue of enormous significance in the direction the City of Alameda's near future. The planning board has made it clear that their intention is solely to gather input and information that can be useful in future discussions about planning and development in Alameda. No matter where you stand on Measure A, an informed public is one of the most important aspects of our community. Please support the planning board on Tuesday evening. Sincerely, Craig Knox Lyttle 3242 Central Ave, Alameda May 15, 2007 Honorable Mayor Beverly Johnson Members of the City Council Subject: May 15, 2007 City Council Meeting Agenda Item 5 -A. Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council: RECEIVED 2001 MAY 15 p 3: oq CITY C CLERK'S OFFICE As a member of the Alameda Planning Board and as a citizen of Alameda, I care deeply about the future of Alameda. 1, like many of the other residents of our city and the people that you will hear from tonight, am concerned about preserving the character of Alameda, the impact of traffic on our city, the preservation of our unique historic resources, and the protection of our existing neighborhoods. I too believe that our city has a unique character that is worth preserving and that the city has reaped benefits from the implementation of Measure A. As a member of the Planning Board, I voted to establish an Ad Hoc Committee of the Planning Board to assist the Planning Director and staff in planning a public forum that would encourage an exchange of information and promote a public discussion about the effects of Measure A on redeveloping areas of the city. I also volunteered to serve on that committee. I did so because I believe that the redevelopment of Alameda Point and how the city decides to proceed with that development is the most important issue facing the city today. I did not vote for a closed discussion of Measure A, to restrict public expression of opinion, nor did I vote to rescind Measure A at the base or throughout the island, indeed that is not in the purview of the Planning Board. I also understand that a change in Measure A would require a vote of the citizens of Alameda. I did vote for this public forum because I believe that we have a civic responsibility to engage in a discussion about how development should proceed in our city and that when major planning issues face the city, it is indeed within the purview of the Planning Board to offer a forum for public discussion about those issues. I don't believe we should shy away from such discussions because it is going to be difficult or because controversy may arise. If we apply our current development regulations to Alameda Point, regulations that were designed to protect well - established developed neighborhoods in our city, we will be missing an opportunity. An opportunity to imagine a different future for Alameda, an opportunity to perhaps creatively reuse historic buildings, an opportunity to develop in a manner that affords us different travel options, and an opportunity to provide a variety of housing types and affordability. I don't believe we can afford to miss that opportunity. In closing, I urge you to keep an open mind about how our community can collectively address these important planning issues and to support our efforts to host a public forum on Measure A to let the full range of public views be expressed. I remain optimistic that though we may have different view points on how to proceed, that we all share a desire to preserve and enhance our community as we move forward, and that we can find common ground. Thank you. Rebecca Kohlstrand 1604 Cornell Drive cc: Cathy Woodbury, Planning Director Page 1 of 1 Elizabeth Acord - FW: Measure A item on tonight's Council Agenda FA1u, v±.. i`. r 'l %.: �','Ati „d's �r T _:;�:�i ' r ..cHc:'.t1r•: Syr,•... ... .. "•:; 1','_ .t,a. ?. _�i;�;: .�_ %. -.:' �i; 11' r..• �• �i+ a: �,k.•4er..y.�.�•.il..'_f..�ati �.. _. .rtinr��ri:F#`.''y':i' From: "Peter Brand” < brand @scc.ca.gov> To: <eacord@a ci. aameda. ca. use Date: 5/15/2007 2:48 PM Subject: FW: Measure A item on tonight's Council Agenda To the City Council and City Manager: I am writing in support of the formation of a committee by the Planning Board to establish a process and forum for discussion of Measure A. Thank you for your consideration. Peter S. Brand 308 Court Street Alameda, CA 94501 file: / /CADocuments and Settings \cc_ clerk \Local Settings \Temp \GW }00002.HTM 5/15/2007 Tue May 15 09 :51:21 2007 P. 1 RECEIVED 1001 MAY I 5 P 3: 5b CITY OF ALAMEDA CITY CLERK'S OFFICE The Honorable Beverly Johnson, Mayor The Honorable Lena Tam, Vice Mayor The Honorable Doug deHaan, Councilmember The Honorable Marie Gilmore, Councilmember The Honorable Frank Matarrese, Councilmember via FAX: 747 -4704 & 747 -4805 Dear Mayor and Council: 849 Laurel St. Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 522 -3252 May 15, 2007 It is my understanding that a small but vocal group of citizens will tonight be calling for a muzzling of a study and discussion about "Measure A." Although 1 completely support the foundations and intent of Measure A, 1 believe that it is important, for the sake of our democracy, that discussion of the issue be allowed to proceed. Healthy discussion of the laws of our land is a vital part of our democracy. Take for example, our Constitution. Every amendment past the tenth was added because an existing foundation was discussed and, after careful deliberation, revised. Even existing amendments themselves have been revisited, such as prohibition. Whether or not one agrees that Measure A should be touched or untouched is irrelevant. As Americans, it it our right to discuss and study existing laws and be able to consider modifying them. Please do not let democracy be be intimidated by the bulldogs. Regards, Dan Wood �.-.+ ... ........... .. .. �___..-..-.-,,,,.,....,..,,,.--+.............:.:,.... �,.. �.....,.....,..,. x, �.. m....::::: :............- :__.wwY..c7d,�'a' caY�.:� +' , i::.,.;...; µ;... �...... w::.•-. J.. .M.�..%�5%i__��.a�::ci.'.:ii:.; ...., M,,... �;,:. i:, c:,; i:.. W�_....,.: ��.:':: .':v.�.::�3c...a.ac,�;,�&'d>:': _: :�..- ....... - ..- .- _- ...-- . ;.�...- :+'2w.. Lara Weisiger - Fwd: Let's Discuss Measure A Page 1 YBVl{a8CIC'4 > v }}Y M n%N J_.--- -..... maev 2228 .2eev v --- ---- -- ... -, V! v�:ee0?v.W??fxxN From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/14/2007 9:07:52 AM Subject: Fwd: Let's Discuss Measure A For the public record »> Ginny Parsons <gparsonsa,alamedanet.net> 5/14/2007 9:02 AM »> As an artist, concerned about traffic and global warming, I support the planning board in its decision to hold a public meeting on measure a, an issue of enormous significance. The planning board has madelt clear that their intention is solely to gather input and information that can be useful in future discussions about planning and development in Alameda. No matter where you stand on measure a, an informed public is one of the most important aspects of our community. Please support the planning board on Tuesday evening. 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The planning board has made it clear that their intention is solely to gather input and information that can be useful in future discussions about planning and development in Alameda. No matter where you stand on measure a, an informed public is one of the most important aspects of our community. Please support the planning board on Tuesday evening. L. Gigli (pronounced "jeel -yee ") - ..�v�vvyY.v.V..v..r.r. .... ... . . .. r^1.•. r, �v -v.: n:::....>>.. ... i.. V .... - :..: a.:^...._.:..:.., �.. Y—.... w.,,.. w. �,.-., �::. �:.:.-: :::.r..:Nw ;.- ,....,.- .rvw::::: -. .,. d., �,..,, � ,.,.:.�:..,.;x_�.'.S[4...;..: -. �� .. ... , . .. ,:• r :.[cc.___.,. �:'.•.:... Lara Weisiger - Fwd: Thank ,.n ou for discussing city ... planning , -- .. .. .. r.+e. .+s+.] + +»]+»+�r.,++ v.......+. .. r..l.].. r... r....a......n. En.+..e. ,,n.... ..r .. - ..n.,,.,[.y}•.M:�: ......... 1+Ym[Y :r.!•+r;r l l�K.+' •: - \- , ..� "[K [:[: ••r.n}]w•[ r[nFM•On'{l{.+[Y- '- +'O'[•% -'r.. ..c....]. ....][xc.•aee[r0[A +kvv� ... :leee+een6�'acW�l++fl .....r ..� L.v,.vw]•.ry ..v.A.0 ,...s....�......., l:M:]L'.'l, ... [ ..r.]... From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/1 4/2007 8:23:19 AM Subject: Fwd: Thank you for discussing city planning For the public record. »> "Anna C. Martin" <acmip(yahoo.com> 5/13/2007 10:10 PM »> Dear Members of the City Council: I just wanted to say I appreciate the city council agreeing to a full discussion for options for developing Alameda Point, including a discussion on Measure A. am glad there are still Victorians on Alameda and not only ugly apartment buildings. I also really like being able to walk to shops and restaurants and have reasonably sized housing with different kinds of people and not just huge houses on private looking streets that don't add anything to the city. To me that's an important part of Alameda too - so it's interesting to think through how to foster that at the Point. Thanks for talking about all the options, and strengthening our understanding of good planning and good government. Sincerely, Anna Martin 1515 Fountain Street Alameda CA 94501 Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge http: / /us.rd.yahoo.com /evt= 47093 / *http: / /tv.yahoo.com /collections /222 )to see what's on, when. ' . Lara Weisiger Fwd: Please su pport the public discussion of -- -M------- - e- - - --- - a r1ure A .. a t public •••• x [ ++ +M.��• r...- -- • • :nn�. + ».+t.x[.+xv[: [ y[x t -.• -.: �.n-r nc.�- ,p- •c - % -_• From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/14/2007 8:23:53 AM Subject: Fwd: Please support the public discussion of Measure A For the public record »> "Christine Buck" <christinebuck aiamedanet.net> 5/14/2007 6:32 AM »> Good morning, I understand that on Tuesday evening you will be considering the Planning Board's decision to hold a public meeting to discuss the impact of Measure A on development in Alameda. I believe we need open dialogue on this subject so the Planning Board and the citizens of Alamedacan understand the full picture. I urge you to support their decision so this meeting (or meetings) can be held. Thank you very much. Warm regards, Christine Buck 1131 Bay Street Alameda, CA 521-9892 City of Alameda: EFMHome Case Details Print Close Case Number: 16036 Customer: Do, Lauren external customer laurendo ©9 mail.com Ea] Preferred Contact Method: Email Submitted By: Do, Lauren customer Topic: Mayor/City Council >E -mail the Mayor and Councilmembers hftps://clients.comcate.com/reps/caseDetail.php Status: Resolved Location of Request: Request Type: Suggestion Primary Owner: Baines, Christina Date/Time Created: 04/09/2007 17:43 Date/Time Closed: 04/09/2007 17:48 Original Request Alameda needs to be able to talk about Measure A in a wider forum, prior to any city -wide vote. New and old residents need to understand what Measure A has brought to the city and what the limitation of Measure A have been. In a democratic society, we should not be afraid of constant and on-going dialogue and it is the responsibility for our elected and community leaders to encourage discussion rather than finding ways to hinder it. I hope that you will support the Planning Board and its majority vote to form the Ad Hoc Committee on Measure A. Respectfully Submitted, Lauren Do Customer Communications Date From Text 04/11/2007 Baines, Details » Dear Ms. Do: Please note that this item is currently 16:11 Christina scheduled to be addressed by the Council at their second meeting in May (5/15). Thank you for using Alameda Access to communicate with the City Council. Christina Baines, Principal Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Council 04/09/2007 Baines, Details » Dear Ms. Do: A copy of your comments will be forwarded 17:48 Christina to the Mayor and City Council. Thank you for using Alameda Access to communicate your concerns. Christina Baines Internal Activity Internal Notes No records for internal activities found Tasks Complete Due Subject Assigned By Assigned To Status Case Contacts Role Name Email Phone 1 of 2 4/12/2007 12:02 PM City of Alameda: EFMHome Case Details Print Close Case Number: 16039 Customer: kaplan, suzan external customer suzank@pacbell.net Preferred Contact Method: Email Submitted By: kaplan, suzan customer Topic: Mayor/City Council >E -mail the Mayor and Councilmembers hftps://clients.comcate.com/repsicaseDetail.php Status: Resolved Location of Request: Request Type: Suggestion Primary Owner: Baines, Christina Date/Time Created: 04/11/2007 14:51 Date/Time Closed: 04/11/2007 15:53 Original Request Please support the Planning Board's request to form an ad hoc committee to discuss Measure A. Many things have changed in Alameda since Measure A became law, including the creation of several subdivisions of single family homes, increased traffic, an expanded shopping center, the closing of the naval base, and the vacating of several warehouses, including the gigantic DelMonte building. In light of these changes it is essential to once again evaluate where we are and where we're going. Thank you for your consideration, Suzan Kaplan Customer Communications Date From Text 04/11/2007 Baines, Details » Dear Ms. Kaplan: A copy of your comments will be 15 :53 Christina provided to the Mayor and Members of the City Council. Please note that this item is currently scheduled to be addressed by the Council at their second meeting in May (5/15). Thank you for using Alameda Access to communicate with the City Council. Christina Baines, Principal Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Council Internal Activity Internal Notes No records for internal activities found Tasks Complete Due Subject Assigned By Assigned To Status Case Contacts Role Primary Owner Secondary Owner Collaborator Name Baines, Christina Weisiger, Lara Goldman, Lisa Email cbaines @ci.alameda.ca.us Iweisige@ci.alameda.ca. us lgoldrnan@ci.alameda.ca.us Phone 510- 747 -4701 747 -4801 510- 747 -4709 1 of 2 4/12/2007 12:03 PM City of Alameda: EFMHome Case Details Print Close https :l /clients. comcate. comlreps /caseDetail.php Case Number: 16040 Status: New Customer: matthews, 5 external customer roCsn Tomandnancy©alamedanet.net y@ amedanet.net Preferred Contact Method: Email Submitted By: matthews, customer Location of Request: Request Type: Suggestion Primary Owner: Baines, Christina Topic: Mayor/City Council >E -mail the Date/Time Created: 04/11/2007 Mayor and Councilmembers Date/Time Closed: 21:02 Original Request Please support the Planning Board's efforts to have a rational public discussion about Measure A, its impact over the last 30 years and its impact on future development in the City and at Alameda Point. Customer Communications No records of communication activities found Internal Activity Internal Notes No records for internal activities found Tasks Complete Due Subject Assigned By Assigned To Status Case Contacts Role Primary Owner Secondary Owner Attachments Name No attachments found Email Phone Baines, Christina cbaines @ci.alameda.ca.us 510-747-4701 Weisiger, Lara lweisige©ci.alameda.ca.us 747 -4801 Activity History No activity history recorded 1 of 1 4/12/2007 12:03 PM City of Alameda: EFMHome http s : / /clients . c omc ate . cornlrep s /caseD etail.php : i•::• i:>' fW: PN>}? c. V:::. ixv{{;..v n� •gpppp�pp��:4'�•%ifA= i�[��irC_ .x, {.; }...•.tiw..._..�.�••; •,;CCS�i:1J:t -:' wiMn��rrL' L. L:• �:^ ii:'.•• y..; x., v„{{. w; q;. x,. 1 4)C 4'. CCSaa'. vi:+ r: �v; .•�xv�+�}.iLl/?',i�s:':.`:::4� ::� :^.:�:cow11:::%G..�v4}k 4n�GY :O4000C+AVOW::.1c�1N:.'LtiiW:.Y" . iwxAWOGCa- �+ �WCY�P) �JO ...... ..................— �____ ?W.+PU. Case Details Print Close Case Number: 16041 Status: New Customer: Vaughn, Donna Location of Request: external customer ire 400 Harbor Light Rd Alameda Ca 94501 (map) d BVaug h n @comcast. net Preferred Contact Method: Email Request Type: Question Submitted By: Vaughn, Donna Primary Owner: Baines, Christina customer Topic: Mayor/City Council > E -mail the Mayor and Councilmembers Date/Time Created: 04/12/2007 05:39 Date/Time Closed: Original Request Please support the planning boards request to hold a forum on Measure A Customer Communications No records of communication activities found Internal Activity Internal Notes No records for internal activities found Tasks Complete Due Subject Assigned By Assigned To Status Case Contacts Role Name Email Phone Primary Owner Baines, Christina cbaines @ci.alameda.ca.us 510-747-4701 Secondary Owner Weisiger, Lara Iweisige @ci.alameda.ca.us 747 -4801 Attachments No attachments found Activity History No activity history recorded 1 of 1 4/12/2007 12:03 PM City of Alameda: EFMHome Case Details Print Close https://clients.comcate.com/reps/caseDetai1.php Case Number: 16044 Status: Resolved Customer: Krueger, Michael external customer 2145 Santa Clara AVE E Alameda CA 94501-2816 (map) 510-864-8539 kruegerm-corncate@avax.net 1 Preferred Contact Method: Email Submitted By: Krueger, Michael customer Topic: Mayor/City Council>E-mail • the Mayor and Councilmembers Original Request Dear Mayor Johnson and Councilmembers: Location of Request: Request Type: Suggestion Primary Owner: Baines, Christina Date/Time Created: 04/12/2007 22:13 Date/Time Closed: 04/16/2007 10:28 Alameda needs to have a serious discussion of Measure A (City Charter Article 26). The Planning Board is right to try to weigh the positive and negative effects in a public forum, and I urge you to support this effort at open dialogue. In the workshops on Alameda Point redevelopment, I saw Alamedans wrestle with their concerns about density and traffic on one hand, and their desire to save historic buildings and pursue traditional mixed-use development on the other. I didn't hear anyone advocate repealing Measure A, but I sensed potential support for a modification, especially with a cap on the number of homes and a height limit. I don't understand the idea that the talk about re- examining Measure A is somehow driven by developers. I imagine that most developers would be happy to build a giant subdivision of McMansions and be done with it. Creating a variety of market -rate housing at different prices, in a mixed -use, pedestrian -, bicycle -, and transit - friendly development that feels like Alameda's traditional neighborhoods, is much harder. Developers will only take this path if we demand it. Unfortunately, Measure A in its current form appears to prevent to the very kind of development that makes Alameda great. We need to figure out what regulations will give us the flexibility we need while encouraging good design. Please uphold the Planning Board's decision to form a subcommittee to plan a public forum to discuss Measure A. The issue is too important to ignore. Sincerely yours, Michael J. Krueger 2145 Santa Clara Ave., Apt. E Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 864 -8539 Customer Communications Date From Text 1 of 2 4/16/2007 4:05 PM City of Alameda: EFMHome 04/16/2007 Baines, 10:28 Christina http s: llc l i ent s. c omc ate . c o rnlrep slc a s e D etai l. p hp Details » A copy of your comments will be provided to the Mayor and Members of the City Council. Please note that this item is currently scheduled to be addressed by the Council at their second meeting in May (5/15). Thank you for using Alameda Access to communicate with the City Council. Christina Baines, Principal Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Council. Internal Activity Internal Notes No records for internal activities found Tasks Complete Due Subject Assigned By Assigned To Status Case Contacts Role Primary Owner Secondary Owner Collaborator Collaborator Collaborator Attachments Name Baines, Christina Weisiger, Lara Goldman, Lisa Weisiger, Lara Woodbury, Cathy No attachments found Activity History Date Email cbaines @ci.alameda.ca. us Iweisige@ci.alameda.ca. us Igoldman @ci.alameda.ca.us lweisige @ci.alameda.ca. us cwood bury @ci.alameda.ca. us Event Description Phone 510- 747 -4701 747 -4801 510- 747 -4709 747 -4801 04/16/2007 10 :28 Change Status status change during log communication 2 of 2 4/16/2007 4:05 PM Lara v.+erJu Wn vrx: eisi ger Fwd Please suppor PWrtr: c:p:- urvvaYb/ /�l� i c A Fd(r. Yr-i1s�YrlMc�llxuaEYSsVd .MsP100i0[oO)c1Ln N[rrA •••n +Y- w.v.r.v From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/14/2007 1:11:19 PM Subject: Fwd: Please support public discussion • < �: n• F, x[ aeeeGGaG'J Yx![ Mlrf' ineeeexep! O'+!• rI+ H[ v+. t.+' IX• Y. �. Y•• nv+ �Y+ f^% �e:.+-+[[[. Ye6x^%!• T^ frr.. lY+ rn•+. i !-0�'fA+'r+ +^•:.:6nY/.wOE06'nv�f . a:r lU. A1Vr-0eb + %'Y•YN':'l. For the public record. »> "Susan E. Decker" <decker(avax.net> 5/14/2007 11:53 AM »> Dear Mayor Johnson, Vice Mayor Tam, and members of the Council, 1 support the Planning Board's efforts to organize a forum to discuss the effects that City Charter Article 26 (Measure A) has had and will have on Alameda. With all of the redevelopment that's being planned, it's time for the community to thoroughly examine what we can and can't do, and what we do and don't want. I believe that the city needs to improve development regulations in order to foster varied and vibrant neighborhoods that will benefit the entire city. Although Measure A is only one factor affecting development, it is an important one, and I would like to see all of its good points and shortcomings laid out in a public forum. Please uphold the Planning Board's decision to plan such a forum. Sincerely, Susan Decker 2145 Santa Clara Ave., Apt. E, Alameda Page ara Weimer - Fwd: Measure A public meetings Page 1 From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/15/2007 5:11:16 PM Subject: Fwd: Measure A public meetings »> <isfongl (comcast.net> 5/15/2007 4:17 PM »> Dear Mayor and City Council Members, support the planning board in its decision to hold a public meeting on Measure A, an issue of enormous significance in the direction the city of Alameda's near future. The planning board has made it clear that their intention is solely to gather input and information that can be useful in future discussions about planning and development in Alameda. No matter where you stand on Measure A, an informed public is one of the most important aspects of our community. Please support the planning board. Thank you. Re: Agenda Item #5 -A 05-15-07 Lara Weisiger - Fwd: Measure A acxawx -xeu: .•.-......- r-..- ...................•. w. v. Kx:. x�v:: r�r. m{ i [ti.:..•- tw.�irCErr.- ___.... - -.. :'.' Page 1 x ?'��===== � "= <: +FFFlm'�x J;ua:-::n-::.::",�u.� e� xeue•xeexeveerl�;uyyt:,cya;yre vud+pf+t:une� From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/1 5/2007 4:17:27 PM Subject: Fwd: Measure A »> Jack Buckley <iack�a7alamedachurch.com> 5/15/2007 3:31 PM »> Dear Alameda Leaders, St. Paul wrote in his Letter to the Ephesians that we are to "speak the truth in love." I support the planning board's efforts to engage our community in just that kind of activity by holding a public meeting on Measure A and its importance for Alameda's future development of the former Alameda Naval Air Station. I cannot understand how or why anyone would oppose the honest and open consideration of such a critically important matter that will affect the well -being of our present community and generations yet to come. I call on every citizen and elected leader of our city to support the planning board's obvious commitment to honest communication and humane development. Rev. Jack Buckley First Presbyterian Church 2001 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 510.522.1477 "God Blog ": http : / /www.alamedachurch.com /bloq Lara Weisier - Fwd: Please support discussion on Measure A c.u.+�.+:..•a +- ea+erccY.r,;::u.n .+(,+rac:;:;sx:::::[ .o-viwaNx[�:[e.x'• a..xce..xu[rca•.- raxue:rru- vooeeeaxa.�nvaY ti., r];::. 1L:+.[aeee[[+. +•h1 \?�Kv- ^+VA0. -: .,�.:::M:.xmu.+eeeGeGro[{,1[: r�.•n• Ah FM %[.YI.�1�'[.'..[:: � >i+1tl.t•T'Y'9a'�� •�vti+- CeW'AOaC l.[,rY.[� From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: , 5/16/2007 11 :54:55 AM Subject: Fwd: Please support discussion on Measure A »> <Loel.Solomonftkp.org> 5/16/2007 7:49 AM »> Paae 1 I understand there was a meeting tonight at City Council about whether we can even be allowed to discuss a matter of huge import to the city, Measure A. I would have been there to testify in support of an open and informed discussion, but 1 am out of town on a work trip. There can be no good reason for our city leaders to do anything but support a robust and full dialogue on issues, no matter how controversial those issues are. Please support dialogue leading to informed public judgement about the critical issues of land use, transportation and development in Alameda. Thank you. Sincerely, Loel Solomon 1515 Fountain Street Re: Agenda Item #5 -A 05-15-07 1 Lara Weisiger - Fwd: _____________ __ _ yesxp?GY/A'FF�YI -�F •:.: n�?eeev.OeWf]�Y ��•:.1 :.;: }+CYff.]%+�Y_�. 1, i+ a: v+,,, x-0 OP',+ 1::. r s., :..,---- vxvvvuf;«r <•y}Yn}y�y Page 1 From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/16/2007 1 1 :55:28 AM Subject: Fwd: »> Gigi Meyer <gmsf05(yahoo.com> 5/15/2007 6:15 PM »> Dear City Council members, I would like to express my desire to hear a discussion on Measure A. Whether it is through the Planning Board, or through your Council meetings, I think it is important to hear both sides of an issue on which many Alamedans are divided. Sincerely, Genevieve Meyer We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love http: / /us.rd.vahoo.com /evt= 49980 /`http: / /tv.yahoo.com /collections /265 ) (and love to hate): Yahoo! N's Guilty Pleasures list. http: / /us.rd. yahoo. com /evt= 49980 / *http: / /tv.yahoo.com /collections /265 ) Re: Agenda Item #5 -A 05-15-07 May 14, 2007 League of Women Voters of Alameda, P.O. Box 1645, Alameda, California 94501 Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council: The League of Women Voters of Alameda urges the City Council to support the March 26th Planning Board's decision to hold public discussions on the impact of Measure A in Alameda. Measure A is a 30 year old law that should and must be discussed in light of new developments in Alameda. Our community has changed since the legislation was passed - major housing developments are under consideration and new residents have purchased homes on the Island. On numerous occasions in the past, the City has held community -wide discussions on various issues including Measure A. It is time to do so again. Public Meetings are a vital part of community engagement and will allow an opportunity to understand the City -wide impacts of Measure A on land use planning, housing types, design, social equity, and transportation. Through these meetings citizens will have an opportunity to learn and comment on their future vision for Alameda in ways that preserve the characteristics of Alameda that we all value in light of new developments. To promote civil discussions and dialog we urge the Planning Board to hire a skilled external facilitator to conduct the meetings. In addition to adequate time for discussion the meetings should allow fair and equitable presentations on the value of the Measure A and the issues it presents in new developments on the island today. Identifying areas of common concern should be a major outcome of the meeting. Despite public statements to the contrary the League of Women Voters of Alameda is not advocating changes to Measure A nor are we advocating that it remain as it is. We ARE strong advocates of an informed electorate and open, civil discussions on issues that affect our community. '6 buLieL Kate Quick, Executive Committee League of Women Voters of Alameda Submitted by: Kate • Y e C�u�ck At the 05 -15.7 City Council Meeting Re: Agenda Item #5-A Submitted by: Susan Battaglia At the 05-15-07 City Council Meeting Re: Agenda item #5-A Saltrri /AI / 3 67 iik/e/g.t/vd,e'it • • r• r. • • • • • r • • r` • •r •.• • 1 • r. ■••■••,..■ •■•••• r • • ••■•■•-•• • •• ....•-••• • ,• •• • f ■••■••••■•■•••• J.• ••■•••■••• •••• • • • ••• •• „ • • ••• •••• •••• • • ••• • ••■••■• ••■• Jr. • Pr• • . At„pat/ -^,i/.1-,-, "---•••••-••• -• • • • • enO9/t • rrr r • .•••• ••■•••• • •••••••••••■••• ••• ••• • r Riet e.44extdoirst. • ( ... S-P/1)) - 76, 1.t ‘01 ',/ 1',!" ')' / 9.56 k1'4 FF:Cti: F.i : ?'tiuthiD..,...:d (:r.1,in.��,1 7.iur, TO: 747-,V.0', .0', PAGE: 002 OF 002 David Howard From: Acton Alameda [info tfactionalameda.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 16. 2007 9:31 AM To: 'Don Roberts: Subject: for publication - re: council meeting Don, The City Council should be commended for successfully grasping a very subtle issue of complaint last night in the discussion regarding the Measure A forums. Namely, that the forums would be "framed" (City Staff words) by a subcommittee of Planning Board members known to be critics of Measure A, and that said subcommittee was formed or a recommendation from City staff 1 known to whine in public meetings about the constraints of Measure A, acting on the impetus of a small citizens group which masquerades as a charitable organization but with a stated agenda to alter the City's Charter. We all understood that the proposed forums would be publics - it was the backroom construction of said forums that was problematic. Why: as Ms. Ashcraft indicated, the 3- person subcommittee could barely contain their glee, and rushed out to dinner at an Oakland restaurant to start sharpening theft Measure A carving knives. I interpreted Ms. Ashoraft's comments about a "very open" discussion over dinner to mean that the 3 subcommittee members could speak "very openly about their complaints with Measure A without the pretense of taking no stated position which is required on the dais. They have sworn to uphold the City charter, after ail. Which is EXACTLY why it is appropriate to expand the committee to include 3 balancing members from the appellant group. Several speakers last night commented that the Planning Board should be allowed to to its job without interference from Council. Weil, some people may recall that the direction from Council to include members of the public is pretty much EXACTLY what suggested to the planning board the night the subcommittee was formed. A suggestion which was. of course, ignored by the Planning Board, If Council doesn't want to see these issues bubble up to them in appeals, then l suggest they take Planning Board President Patrick Lynch aside and have a little chat with him about paying more attention to the public speakers at his meetings. Day.d Howard Action Alameda 5/17.'2007 FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Mayor, Council, CM, Planning and Building Director ............... •••• - �vrv� -:rv:- n•.w::- w�.»��.wL:v.�a� "•m�mlVCwi��= �.�N]Cv ... .. _____ = :- xrnrn+wn n:wxx:nWn+:w.t.,- ....N.�... �.�.,: .:: :.::: � =. ••••••••••••••• Lara Weisiger Cn�w- ::- :n+r.mv....,......--- ---r__ __ -•--- - V-- .r..rr t w:. w: fvti�4w: �% r.-.......... ivkk::.':`..' yN>JJ{.`'.' i:_:-'''.-+. i�` �_::?:.:` '�iiL'iw+...�ii- :}-+- ...v4 -x� ger - Fwd: Measure A Page 1 r•• r::, xfmw+ r,+:+ r++ �r•:rale.•rnrn..,�?;�.�.,.n...x AaWGGGGh+GFlDif 1�/." n". n:t aee[ erl:' �G�W: 1GW lFf ++i1+f^%+A++'4'+FIrV- vx<<.v vrc;F.•xn}•.,:.r,�:- -:>:"+ :rs•ra•rr.rrruf; ..%'Y++u'r+F+Vrr: ^•F•^•+: trr.;[[a^•![: m•1l: �eeeeeewxs 'o+c.�••i:r•vr-uleewumee ..•!wM'r.ro +»xy <•f +. +..:.nrv.; :.ac+v.:.... 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I am new to the community and one of the things I love about Alameda is the slower pace, the friendly neighbors, the feeling I can take a deep breath and slow down. I want to keep that feeling when I come home...does Measure A ensure that or are there benefits from revising Measure A that we should consider. I would like to hear all sides. Stefani Komaru Thanks, Jean u.....,.w., ,. 'o.: ...• rc• �': �':_:,,:: i. Y� .�.a�..,.,,�,�.<:'•v.�..�.. -c; '; ..Si::kSd.G;:k�,:'.:.,. - - ---- - - - - --- ;..:u.; isic_• �: ...,...,,,,,,,,,,,,,;,�w::::�:� Lara Weisiger - Fwd: Public Hearing Measure A wrx•,uwox••:: nrxwaeeeeecx+ x: �; �::, x::w+«. 2m�sr•r rt•+ M+>•-•••. -.rmaw�.r.roveu.c��e•:.vr«ruacv- - neeececexnwea++w ca+crt -� •- :cx•.x- v Page 1 From: Debra Kurita To: Weisiger, Lara Date: 5/1712007 5:48:29 PM Subject: Fwd: Public Hearing Measure A »> Suzan Kaplan <suzank(pacbell.net> 5/15/2007 11:31 AM »> I hope you will support the Public Hearing to consider a Call for Review /Appeal of the Planning BoardDs appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee to work with the Planning and Building Director on a Housing Element/Measure A Workshop. It seems that a public hearing, sponsored by the City, is the most responsible and reasonable way to approach this issue considering of the the amount of confusion and divison that surrounds it. Thanks, Suzan Kaplan