2007-05-01 SubmittalsAlameda City Counsel, planning commission. And
community improvement commission . Tue. May -1 -2007
By Alameda property owner , Philip Tribuzio
Notice of consequence of global warming.
World Leaders , and the US Supreme Court have recognized
the dire consequence of global warming. Melting glaciers are
among the dire warnings.
According to the United Nations, the seas will rise and low
lands will be inundated. The relatively flat Island of Alameda will be
effected.
It is the duty of the city council to prepare for the future health
and welfare of the city and its citizens. IF the city can not prevent
flooding from the expected rising waters, the consequence will be to
prepare a program for evacuation and relocation of citizens effected
by loss of city utility infrastructure.
Knowing this, it behooves the city council and the planning
commission not to issue building permits except for tempoary
structures. In addition, there are external ristrictions. ABAG policy
will not permit bay area city's to build on tide land.
California coastal commission has power and jurisdiction on land
use 1,000 plus feet from high tide.
IF The California coastal commission or ABAG or required
EIR — environmental impact does not stop Alameda from issuing
permits for permanent structures, the city will then be libel for
damages, in future law suits, by property owners that are knowingly
allowed permits, for structures effected by the predicted low land
flooding, which will reduces land values to a negative.
This presentation is as clear and concise as could be.
Submitted by Philip Tribuzio at the
05 -01 -07 Council Meeting under
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It's_ Historic Preservation Season in Alameda
2007 THEME: "Restoration Retrospective"
(.0- Saturday April 7, 1 -3 p.m., Kids & Queen Victoria, tenth annual art show with work
from fourteen elementary classes, opening reception featuring Alameda Unified
School District Superintendent Ardella Dailey and Queen Victoria. Community
Room, Alameda Free Library, Oak Street at Lincoln Avenue. Sponsored by the
Alameda Education Foundation and the Alameda Museum. Free.
&Thursday April 12, 7:00 p.m.: Alameda by Rail, a slide presentation and celebration
for the new Arcadia book by Grant Ute and Bruce Singer, sponsored by the Alameda
Museum, 4th floor, Masonic Hall. Free for members, $5 for others.
.sThursday April 26, 7:00 p.m.: Earthquake Exodus 1906, a slide lecture by author
and historian Richard Schwartz, sponsored by the Alameda Museum, 4th floor,
Masonic Hall. Free for members, $5 for others.
oThesday May 1, 7:30 p.m.: City Council proclaims Historic Preservation Season!
(because we have too many events to fit into one month) Note: See the "Restoration
Retrospective" exhibit on the second floor of City Hall. Sponsored by the Historical
Advisory Board. Free.
..Saturday, May 5, 11:00 a.m. starting place TBA, Leonardville: The Walking Tour,
led by author and historian Woody Minor, based on his Heritage booklet about
Alameda architect and developer Joseph Leonard, who will appear in person with his
lovely wife Annie. Sponsored by the Historical Advisory Board. Free.
Saturday, May 19, 2:30 p.m.: Secret Spaces and Private Places, an exploration of
the Park Street Historic District led by Richard Rutter. Meeting place and time TBA.
Limited to 50 participants. Reservations and comfortable shoes are required.
Reserve a slot by leaving a message at 743.0796 by May 16. Sponsored by the
Historical Advisory Board. Free.
.Sunday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.: Bike Old Alameda: Critical Glass. Start with a slide
show by glassmaster Ken Matthias, then take a self - guided bike tour, followed by a
visit to the Meyers House and a bag lunch in the garden. Sponsored by Alameda
Museum and BikeAlameda. $20, limited to 40 bikes. Reserve a spot by leaving a
message at 748.0796 by May 16.
Saturday, May 26, 1-4 p.m.: Meyers House open to the public; docents to lead tours,
2021 Alameda Avenue, admission $3.
Poi hursday May 31: PWA Buildings in Alameda, a slide lecture by author and
historian Gray Brechin, author of New Deal California, sponsored by the Alameda
Museum, 4th floor, Masonic Hall. Free for members, $5 for others.
iSunday June 3, 7 :00 p.m.: Tenth Annual Historic Preservation Awards presented
by the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS), First Presbyterian
Church, Santa Clara Avenue and Chestnut Street. Free.
May 1, 2007
Mayor Johnson
Vice Mayor Tam
Council Member deHaan
Council Member Gilmore
Council Member Matarrese
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We, the arts community, want your help.
"The arts are not tangential they are core to community development in America. [ ]we must
better communicate the value of the arts in American society and the integral role the arts play in
addressing social needs and issues."
Robert L. Lynch, President & CEO, Americans for the Arts
"Issues like the economy, the environment, politics, and energy policy have long had forums
where leaders gather to debate the challenges we face and develop solutions. Now it is time for
the arts to have a comparable forum."
Robert Redford
Arts and cultural programs can contribute significantly to local economic development. From the
production of cultural goods to the attraction of a creative workforce, the economic impact of the
arts significantly contributes to the vitality of a community. The Americans for the Arts 2002
study. Arts & Economic Prosperity.- The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts Organizations and
Their Audiences, revealed that the arts industry had a $134 billion economic impact on the
economy. Other findings from that study have revealed that the nonprofit arts generate 4.85
million full -time jobs, $89.4 billion in household income, and $24.4 billion in tax revenues.
There are unmistakable signs that [a] facet of our arts sector — typically our nonprofit theaters,
museums, community arts education organizations —is at risk.
• Since 1992, the arts portion of philanthropic giving has dropped from 8.4 to 5.2 percent —a
value of $8 billion annually.
• Many new foundations, and even some of the most venerable, have eliminated their arts
programs in favor of alternative funding strategies.
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Nonprofit arts organization rely on a delicate balance of earned revenue, government support, and
private sector contributions to exist. They generally earn only half of the money it takes to
sustain their operation; the other half of their revenue must be raised through contributions and
grants. Even small fluctuations in contributed revenue can mean deficits for many organizations.
A common expectation is that arts are largely funded by foundations and corporations. However,
Foundations
• Between 2000-2005, foundation giving to arts remained level, when adjusted for inflation.
Corporations
• Between 2000 -2005, charitable corporate giving to the arts dropped 65 percent, when adjusted
for inflation.
We believe in the importance of addressing the giving areas that are now attracting more of the
funds previously designated for the arts -- -such as health and human needs, reforming education,
and international relations. Yet, we have also seen evidence of the transformative nature of the
arts.
What can be done to balance support for the arts with pressing societal needs?
Policy Recommendations By Sector
From the Americans for the Arts National Arts Policy Roundtable
The Business, Foundation, Individual Philanthropy, Government, and Arts Sectors have a vested
interest in advancing our American culture, building strong communities, and developing the
creative life of every child and citizen. The recommendations proposed by the 2006 Americans
for the Arts National Arts Policy Roundtable reflect the participants' aspirations for private sector
achievement in three critical areas:
1. Culture Champion the public value of the arts;
2. Community Advance a cultural climate in which civic life may thrive, and;
3. Children Declare arts literacy a key educational goal for the 21st century.
We, as a community, need to:
1. Foster an environment in which the arts can thrive and contribute to the creation of more
livable communities;
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2. Generate more public- and private- sector resources for the arts and arts education; and
3. Build individual appreciation of the value of the arts.
Local leadership is key in defining goals and strategies, rallying community support and
channeling resources. Leadership in the arts and cultural sector crosses many realms including
government officials, nonprofit directors and board members, for - profit arts and entertainment
entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and grassroots cultural activists.
We do not have to go it alone or reinvent the wheel. The resources are all around us, we need
simply to commit to gaining for Alameda the benefits of the arts and we will engage an incredible
array of similarly committed individuals and organizations.
I ask that you begin today to incorporate The Arts in every possible aspect of your policy
considerations for the future of Alameda.
Mike Sheppard
President of the Board
Frank Bette Center for the Arts
Sources:
Americans for the Arts
National Arts Policy Roundtable
Attachment: Policy Recommendations by Sector; expanded
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