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Category Archives: City Hall
Council to pressure federal government on park expansion
It’s been a long time coming. At its upcoming February 17 meeting, the new city council will consider adopting a resolution in support of using the surplus federal property by Crab Cove for park and open space purposes. The resolution … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Parks and Open Space
Tagged Alameda, Crab Cove, East Bay Regional Park District, EBRPD, eminent domain, General Services Administration, GSA, McKay Ave., Neptune Point
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A Sign of What’s to Come?
At their first meeting, the new city council unanimously agreed on all the issues before them, including moving forward with the Del Monte Warehouse project. As Councilmember Jim Oddie said at the end of the meeting, “Maybe this is a … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Economic Development, Housing
Tagged affordable housing, Alameda, city hall, Del Monte, density bonus, Tim Lewis
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Action-Packed Start for New Council
The new city council is not wasting any time in making good on their campaign promises, and then some. On January 6, at the behest of Mayor Trish Spencer, they will consider repealing ordinances the former council adopted just two … Continue reading
Point Counterpoint on Crab Cove Housing Plan
Many Alamedans have been asking the city council to remove the residential zoning from the federal parcel near Crab Cove. On October 10, our own Recreation and Parks Commission decided to send a letter to the city council requesting the … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Parks and Open Space
Tagged Alameda, Crab Cove, East Bay Regional Park District, Friends of Crown Beach, GSA, McKay Ave.
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Buzz from City Hall
The problem with distortion in the television audio feed from city hall that I wrote about on January 26, 2012 was fixed, but now it’s back. Recent broadcasts of city council and planning board meetings were difficult to endure. Who or … Continue reading
The Buzz from City Hall
Anyone who’s watched televised meetings from city hall knows about the background buzz when the camera angle changes. It sounds like a short circuit in the video wires. “Councilmember bzzzzzzzzzz.” “Whabzzzzzzzz is the bzzzzzzzz fiscal bzzpact of bzzzzzz.” Once when … Continue reading
Silence Has Implications
The editorial in the Alameda Sun (Council Needs a PIO, Aug. 18, 2011) supporting the recent appointment of a city public information officer (PIO) went one step too far. It advocated for the city council to institute its own public … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Media
Tagged Alameda, city council, PIO
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Budget Power Pointing
Alameda’s fiscal quagmire has many people pointing fingers. I say point up. The money that will help solve long-term budget and pension problems is at the top of the pay scale. In Alameda, we’ve already eliminated jobs, combined departments, and … Continue reading
Amend Disability Placard Law
Alameda is attempting to increase revenue and influence drivers’ parking behavior by changing its parking fines and fees. State law allowing people with disability placards free parking for unlimited periods undermines that effort. To encourage use of the civic center … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Quality of Life
Tagged Alameda, disability placards, parking
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Get More Involved with Alameda in 2011
Make your New Year’s resolution local. Some people can tell you intricate details about state and national politics. Some stay abreast of international issues. They dedicate hours to gathering information and forming opinions. But ask them who is on their … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Quality of Life
Tagged Alameda
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