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2011-03-08 Joint CC CIC Minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING TUESDAY- -MARCH 8, 2011- -6:00 P.M. Mayor/Chair Gilmore convened the meeting at 6:02 p.m. Councilmember/Commissioner Tam led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL – Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Bonta, deHaan, Tam and Mayor/Chair Gilmore – 4. Absent: Councilmember/Commissioner Johnson - 1. AGENDA ITEM (11-117 CC/11-015 CIC) Recommendation to Approve an Assignment and Assumption Agreement Between the City of Alameda and the Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda for the Historic Theater Lease; (11-117A CC/11-015A CIC) Recommendation to Approve an Assignment and Assumption Agreement Between the City of Alameda and the Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda for the Ground Lease of Cineplex Parcel; (11-117B CC/11-015B CIC) Recommendation to Approve an Assignment and Assumption Agreement Between the City of Alameda and the Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda for the Historic Theater Retail Leases; (11-117C CC/11-015C CIC) Recommendation to Approve and Authorize Conveyance of Civic Center Parking Structure by the Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda to the City of Alameda; (11-015D CIC) Resolution No. 11-180, “Approving and Authorizing the Transfer of Certain Real Property and Assignment of Certain Leases to the City of Alameda in Connection with the Alameda Theater Project.” Adopted; and (11-117D CC) Resolution No. 14554, “Approving and Authorizing Acceptance of Conveyance of Certain Real Property and Assignment of Certain Leases from the Community Improvement Commission the City of Alameda in Connection with the Alameda Theater Project.” Adopted. The Deputy City Manager and Acting City Attorney gave a brief presentation. Mayor/Chair Gilmore stated local oversight does not mean Alameda citizens but could be citizens from Alameda County or the Bay Area; the bottom line is that the City and residents would most likely not have control over disposal of the asset. Councilmember/Commissioner Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Bonta seconded the motion. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Community Improvement Commission March 8, 2011 Under discussion, Mayor/Chair Gilmore thanked Assembly Member Sandre Swanson for opposing the State’s attempt regarding illegal seizure of redevelopment funds; stated the reason cities and the California Redevelopment Association are fighting the issue so hard is because redevelopment generates approximately 300,000 jobs Statewide, supports economic growth, affordable housing, and local community clean up; redevelopment is an important tool used to improve quality of life; commended Assembly Member Swanson for supporting the 61% of voters who approved Proposition 22 in November 2010; Assembly Member Swanson supports the will of the voters in Alameda; today, the League of California Cities is in the middle of a Statewide push to ensure all legislators support the will of the people and emulate Assembly Member Swanson; encouraged the citizens of Alameda to support the League of California Cities petition and visit www.myvotecounts.org and register support for local funding; the issue is particularly important for Alameda. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote – 4. [Absent: Councilmember/Commissioner Johnson -1.] ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger, City Clerk Secretary, CIC The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Community Improvement Commission March 8, 2011