1996-08-20 Special CIC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 20, 1996
The meeting was convened at 7:29 p.m. with Chair Appezzato
presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner
DeWitt. Reverend Jack Buckley, First Presbyterian Church gave the
invocation.
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
MINUTES
(96 -20) Minutes of
Meeting of August 6
Commissioner Lucas
DeWitt seconded the
4.
Commissioners Arnerich, DeWitt, Lucas,
and Chair Appezzato - 4.
Commissioner Mannix - 1.
the Special Community Improvement Commission
, 1996. Approved.
moved approval of the Minutes. Commissioner
motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(96 -21) Report from the Community Development Director regarding
the status of the Alameda Theater Market Analysis. (Councilmember
Lucas)
Don Bergen, Alameda, stated that the project should be handled by
private funds.
Commissioner Lucas stated she is impressed with the proposed
Alameda Theater Feasibility Study; staff should inform Keyser
Marston Associates of the City's meeting with the Kabuki Theaters
in San Francisco; Board of Supervisor Wilma Chan had stated that
Alameda County would assist in any way possible; and staff should
provide copies of all reports regarding the matter to Supervisor
Chan.
Commissioner Lucas moved acceptance of the report.
Under discussion, Commissioner Arnerich stated that he would like
private developers to restore the beautiful Alameda Theater; it is
a magnet for Park Street; and he is pleased to second the motion.
Commissioner DeWitt stated that he supports the proposal.
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Improvement Commission
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Chair Appezzato stated that the project's agreement must be a true
private/public partnership, and it should not be a risk to the
taxpayers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
II= pectfully submit ed,
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DEB. F CMC
Secretary
The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance in accordance
with the Brown Act.
Special Meeting, Community
Improvement Commission
August 20, 1996