Oakland Mayor and city leaders speak at Howard Terminal after council vote on A Stadium: LIVE

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) – On Tuesday, Oakland City Council members voted and approved their own non-binding financial plan for a new waterfront stadium for Oakland Athletics, but the team said they ‘it was a failure and a failure.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and other city leaders vote on the plan Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m.

A chairman Dave Kaval said while progress has been made in negotiations, the plan that city council voted on Tuesday afternoon is something not working for his team.

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He says the A’s proposal to the board was not even passed.

“We were disappointed that the city did not vote on our proposal or the one we agreed to today,” Kaval said.

But at a press conference on Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf spoke out in favor of the approved list of conditions.

“We are doing everything we can to meet their deadlines,” said Schaaf who went on to say that she and others have been working hard behind the scenes until Monday, on a stadium and development deal, “We are very close, in full agreement with the A. ”

But as the mayor said, Kaval told ABC7 News the As’s aren’t even fully aware of everything in the approved city plan.

“We are very focused on understanding and unpacking what was voted ‘yes’ today because it was something we had never seen, and so it could be a good thing or a bad thing, we have to dig in and really analyze all aspects of that, ”Kaval said.

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Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan said the city council amendments addressed the greatest concern of the A, which was to pay for the offsite transportation infrastructure improvements.

About 1,000 people watched the meeting virtually and about 100 commented publicly before the vote. Six council members voted “yes” for the city’s proposal while council member Noel Gallo voted “no” and council member Carroll Fife abstained.

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“I don’t know where we are going from here after somersaults, after receiving insults, after being disrespectful,” said the Fife board member.

Mayor Libby Schaaf said in the deal approved on Tuesday the city takes responsibility for off-site transportation and infrastructure improvements, but says the main issue being negotiated is funding for the community benefits fund.

The city also increased the A’s affordable housing pledge requirement from 30 to 35 percent, with 15 percent, or nearly 450 affordable housing units, required at the site. The mayor has even targeted Vegas, saying Oakland cannot be matched.

“Oakland offers something that no other city in the world can offer. The views from the Howard Terminal are second to none. And yes, it’s true, it’s 104 degrees in Las Vegas today and it’s beautiful 72 degrees. here in Oakland, ”Schaaf says.

As the As’s indicated they might visit a site for a baseball stadium in Las Vegas this week, board member Gallo responded by saying “we’re looking for a waterside baseball stadium in Las Vegas. ? There is no waterfront. “

Anger was reflected in some of those who spoke at the public hearing.

“As’s are like an abusive boyfriend and you have to stand up to them,” one woman said.

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Another Oakland resident added, “It’s a billionaire looting the town.”

Others, however, clung to hope, saying, “The As’s are part of Oakland’s identity.”

Mayor Libby Schaaf, Council Chair Nikki Fortunato Bas and Deputy Mayor Rebecca Kaplan released the following joint statement following the council vote:

“Today’s vote by city council marks an important milestone in our mission to keep the A’s rooted in Oakland and build a world-class waterside baseball stadium neighborhood that will benefit the community for generations to come.

Based on our extensive negotiations, shared values ​​and shared vision, we believe the A’s can and should agree to the terms approved by city council today. This is the way forward to keep As’s rooted in Oakland in a way that protects our port and taxpayers and will produce the benefits our community demands and deserves.

We look forward to continuing to work with the A’s to address their remaining concerns and now focus on crafting a final environmental report and a binding development agreement that address the intricate details of this visionary project. “

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If Athletics were to leave the city of Oakland, it would leave the city as a wasteland of professional sports, once a flourishing symbol of passionate neighborhood fandom.

“I grew up, I’ve been to games at this stadium since I was little,” said Rhonda Morris, a longtime A fan. “It hurts my heart a lot. I was in high school when the Raiders are gone and I was here when they came back. To imagine Oakland without a sports team is not even something I can imagine. “

Another idea proposed is to rebuild on the current site of the Oakland Coliseum. It would be a cheaper alternative and help avoid using taxpayer money, which the city has said it does not want to do. Conversely, Oakland A management said this option was not on the table.
Bay City News Service contributed to this report.