2008-04-15 Joint CC CIC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- -APRIL 15, 2008- -7:27 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:55 p.m.
ROLL CALL – Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners deHaan,
Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam and Mayor/Chair
Johnson – 5.
Absent: None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(08-147 CC/ 08-18 CIC) Update on the Alameda Theater, Cineplex, and
Parking Structure Project.
The Redevelopment Manager gave a Power Point
presentation.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated that the restoration is
exceptional and is quite impressive.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that the recommendation to approve an
addendum to the Alameda Landing Mixed Use Development Project
[paragraph no. 08-148 CC/08-19 CIC] and the recommendation to
approve the first amendment to the Contract with City Design
Collective [paragraph no. 08-20 CIC] were removed from the Consent
Calendar for discussion.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam moved approval of the remainder of the
Consent Calendar.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous voice vote – 5. [Items so enacted or adopted
are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
(*08-18A CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint Community Improvement
Commission and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting
held on March 18, 2008. Approved.
(08-148 CC/08-19 CIC) Recommendation to approve an addendum to the
Alameda Landing Mixed Use Development Project Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report; a Letter of Intent regarding property
exchange by and among Palmtree Acquisition Corporation, Peralta
Community College District and the CIC; a Right-of-Way Contract
between the City of Alameda and Peralta Community College District
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for dedication of the Stargell Right-of-Way; and a Side Letter
between the City of Alameda and Palmtree Acquisition Corporation
for dedication of the Stargell Right-of-Way;
(08-19A CIC) Adoption of Resolution Approving Letter of Intent By
and Among Palmtree Acquisition Corporation, Peralta Community
College District, and the CIC and Authorizing the CIC to Accept the
Deed to Property.
Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that the item would be continued.
(08-20 CIC) Recommendation to approve the first amendment to the
Contract with City Design Collective in the amount of $6,500 to
include water color illustrations in the North of Lincoln Strategic
Plan for the Park Street Business District.
The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation.
Commissioner deHaan inquired whether there would be one
illustration or a series of illustrations, to which the Development
Services Director responded a set of illustrations.
Commissioner deHaan inquired how many illustrations, to which the
Development Services Director responded that she did not know.
Commissioner deHaan stated the process is going well; he is
concerned with the 8% budget increase for the illustrations.
The Development Services Director stated the Contract was sized
with several options; the illustrations were bid as part of an
option to the Contract.
Commissioner deHaan inquired whether a watercolor illustration is
necessary.
The Development Services Director responded a computer graphic
illustration would require gathering all of the parcel information.
Commissioner deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Commissioner Matarrese stated that having pictures is worthwhile;
inquired what would not be done by taking money from another
General Fund source.
The Development Services Director responded the money would come
from Planning Department fees, not a General Fund account.
Commissioner Matarrese inquired what the money would be spent on if
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left in the Planning Department.
The Development Services Director responded other studies; stated
the fund is sequestered and created by the Planning Department
through the fee collection process.
Commissioner Matarrese stated questions need to be asked during the
budget process; something will not be done if the money is used for
watercolors.
The City Manager stated the funds are specified for this type of
work; money would not be taken away from another type of study.
Commissioner Matarrese stated that explanations are needed; money
equals services.
Commissioner deHaan inquired where the initial $75,000 came from,
to which the Development Services Director responded a line item in
the CIC budget for planning studies.
Commissioner deHaan inquired why the $6,500 would not come out of
the $75,000.
The Development Services Director responded the Planning Department
assisted with money from their budget; stated the CIC did not have
the funds.
Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote – 5.
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Joint Meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
Secretary, CIC
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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