Oakland Roots stadium

The Roots founding investor made an emotional appeal, recalling a thousand fans at open training and noting, on the legal question, that no planes crashed.

The Downtown Alameda director said games would send customers to local restaurants and shops.

He can't wait to bike to Roots games instead of driving to the Coliseum, and praised the team's youth tournament work.

A Bay Farm soccer mom urged a yes vote, calling the venue a win for Bay Farm and Alameda.

A Heritage homeowner near the field questioned the noise monitoring methodology and asked who residents should call if stadium noise breaks the peace.

A Harbor Bay resident backed the Roots but asked for a one-year review of traffic, noise, and light pollution with mitigation if problems emerge.

The Alameda Chamber and Economic Alliance CEO called the venue an economic vitality opportunity for local businesses.

A Harbor Bay HOA board member said noise would go up tenfold for his community and urged a no vote despite the economic benefits.

A 35-year resident who volunteers with the Roots said the organization listens and will address issues that arise.

A West Oakland fan who spends time in Alameda said the Roots are community-centered neighbors and a great fit for the city.

The father of Roots co-founder Idris Argandaval, an Afghan refugee who made Alameda home, vouched for the organization's work.

A 43-year Alameda resident fully backed the move, citing business and revenue benefits.

She grew up in a soccer family and said the Roots would be a big asset to Alameda.

A Bay Farm resident of 35 years said noise already travels from the fields and asked the council to consider a one- or two-year agreement with review before extension.