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2004-04-06 Special CIC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - - APRIL 6, 2004 - - 7:25 P.M. Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 7:55 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Commissioners Daysog, Gilmore, Kerr, Matarrese and Chair Johnson - 5. Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or approved are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] ( *04 -017) Minutes of the Special Community Improvement Commission Meetings March 16, 2004. Approved. ( *04 -018) Recommendation to approve the First Amendment to Affordable Housing Agreement by and between the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda and the Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda. Approved. ( *04 -019) Recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to amend the existing Master Consulting Agreement with Harris and Associates by extending the contract term to December 31, 2004, and adding authority of $825,000 for professional engineering and construction support services in connection with the Bayport Project. Approved. AGENDA ITEM (04 -020) Recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to initiate preparation of a Webster Street Strategic Plan. Chair Johnson opened the public portion of the meeting. Proponents: Doug DeHaan, Economic Development Commission; Edward Clark, West Alameda Business Association (WABA); and, Sherri Sties, WABA. There being no further speakers, Chair Johnson closed the public portion of the meeting. Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission April 6, 2004 Commissioner Matarrese stated that the Economic Development Strategic Plan included a downtown vision for Park Street; that the same needs to be done for Webster Street to make the Plan continue to work. Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of staff recommendation. Commissioner Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Commissioner Daysog stated that over the years many people have been working to promote Webster Street; requested that information on the progress of the project be sent to Mr. Richard Roth, former Vice Mayor. Commissioner Kerr stated that she supports the Plan; she was disappointed with the evaluation of the retail impacts for Fleet Industrial Supply Center. Chair Johnson thanked WABA for working so hard on the project. On call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 8:06 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lara Weisiger Secretary, Community Improvement Commission The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission April 6, 2004