2008-03-18 Joint CIC HABOC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
TUESDAY- -MARCH 18, 2008- -7:25 P.M.
Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:48 p.m.
Commissioner Torrey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL – Present: Commissioner/Board Members deHaan,
Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, Board Member
Torrey, and Mayor/Chair Johnson – 6.
Absent: None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(08-15 CIC) Update on the Alameda Theater, Cineplex, and Parking
Structure Project.
The Redevelopment Manager gave a brief presentation.
Chair Johnson inquired whether there is money in the contingency
for the parking structure façade.
The Redevelopment Manager responded $50,000 has been allocated from
next year’s CIC budget.
Chair Johnson inquired whether the elevator timeframe is uncertain.
The Redevelopment Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the
contractor’s workload increased; the Cineplex developer will need
to do additional work after the contractor’s work is complete;
State inspections cannot be done until everything is complete.
Commissioner deHaan inquired what is the status of the escalator.
The Redevelopment Manager responded the escalator has been
installed but still needs some work.
Commissioner Tam inquired whether parking structure usage has
increased.
The Redevelopment Manager responded somewhat; stated staff is
working with the Park Street Business Association to increase
awareness.
Commissioner Matarrese stated that the Central Avenue parallel
parking looks good.
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Commissioner deHaan stated the theater needs to open to maximize
use of the parking structure; inquired when the street will reopen.
The Redevelopment Manager responded when construction is completed.
MINUTES
(08-16 CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council, Alameda
Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and Community Improvement
Commission Meetings held on February 6, 2008. Approved.
Commissioner Tam moved approval of the minutes.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote – 5.
AGENDA ITEM
(08-17 CIC/HABOC) Recommendation to approve and authorize the
Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer to execute an Owner
Participation Agreement Between the Community Improvement
Commission, Housing Authority and Resources for Community
Development for the development of Shinsei Gardens Apartments on
certain real property on a portion of the Fleet Industrial Supply
Center.
The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation.
Commissioner/Board Member Matarrese moved approval of the staff
recommendation.
Commissioner/Board Member deHaan seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous voice vote – 6.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Joint Meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger,
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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Community Improvement Commission and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
March 18, 2008