2008-05-06 Joint CC CIC HABOC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC), AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (HABOC) MEETING
TUESDAY- -MAY 6, 2008- -7:25 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:58
p.m. Commissioner Torrey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL – Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners deHaan,
Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, Commissioner
Torrey and Mayor/Chair Johnson – 6.
Absent: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous voice vote – 6. [Items so enacted or adopted
are indicated by asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
(*08-172 CC/*08-21 CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council
and Community Improvement Commission Meeting held on April 15,
2008. Approved.
(*08-22 CIC) Recommendation to approve a fourth amendment to the
Contract with Associated Right of Way Services, Inc. adding $10,000
to the budget for a total Contract amount of $85,000 to provide
consulting services for the Stargell Avenue Extension Project.
Accepted.
(*08-23 CIC) Resolution No. 08-153, “Authorizing the Executive
Director to Convey and Accept Various Easements for the Development
of Shinsei Gardens Apartments at 401 Wilver “Willie” Stargell and
to Facilitate Utility Infrastructure on Adjacent CIC Property.”
Adopted;
(*08-23A CIC) Resolution No. 08-154, “Authorizing the Executive
Director to Convey by Quitclaim Deed, 2,420 Square Feet at the
Former Fleet Industrial Supply Center Site for the Storm Water Pump
Station to the City of Alameda.” Adopted;
(HABOC) Resolution No. 800, “Authorizing the Chief Executive
Officer to Convey and Accept Various Easements for the Development
of Shinsei Gardens Apartments at 401 Wilver “Willie” Stargell
Avenue.” Adopted; and
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(*08-173 CC) Resolution No. 14200, “Authorizing Conveyance of
Various Easements for the Development of Shinsei Gardens Apartments
at Wilver “Willie” Stargell Avenue.” Adopted.
(*08-174 CC/*08-24 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; and a Letter of Agreement
between the City of Alameda and Palmtree Acquisition Corporation
for dedication of the Stargell Avenue Right-of-Way;
(*08-174A CC) Resolution No. 14201, “Approving a Right-of-Way
Contract Between the City of Alameda and the Peralta Community
College District for the Stargell Extension Project.” Adopted; and
(*08-24A CIC) Resolution No. 08-155, “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.” Adopted.
AGENDA ITEMS
(08-175 CC/08-25 CIC) Recommendation to approve modifications to
the City of Alameda Down Payment Assistance Program to include
refinance mortgage recovery loans for qualified existing
homeowners.
The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan moved approval of the staff
recommendation.
Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese stated the
bad loans that led to the current crisis are being addressed;
putting the safety net in place is important.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote – 5.
(08-176 CC/08-26 CIC) Recommendation to adopt Loan Guidelines for
Downpayment Assistance Loan Program and Below Market Rate Ownership
Housing.
The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation.
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Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam stated the staff report indicated that
the City allowed a very limited number of adjustable, but
amortizing loans that could not go negative for the Bayport
project; inquired whether there have been any poor experiences with
the adjustable loans.
The Development Services Director responded in the negative.
Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese stated that he appreciates
staff brining the item forward; there is no action at the State or
federal level.
Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of the staff
recommendation.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the fact that the City
has not had any foreclosures is indicative of the rational, high
quality way the City has addressed the issue.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote – 5.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Joint Meeting at 8:08 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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