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2005-02-01 Joint CC ARRA CIC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION AND ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING TUESDAY- - FEBRUARY 1, 2005- -7:27 P.M. Mayor /Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 8:05 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers /Commissioners /Board Members Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor /Chair Johnson - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA ITEMS JOINT ACTION: (05- 046CC /05- 005CIC) Recommendation to accept the Quarterly Financial Report and approve mid -year budget adjustments. The Interim City Manager /Executive Director stated that the report shows the revenues and expenditures for the first six months of the Fiscal Year and recommended adjustments. The Finance Director stated the report provides a snapshot view; matters could get better or worse; the amended budget has a $4.8 million deficit; a report on closing the deficit would be presented at the February 15 City Council Meeting; 450 of the estimated revenues have been received; expenditures are at 43.50 of budget; the estimated fund balance is based on estimated revenues and appropriations. Councilmember /Commissioner /Board Member Daysog inquired how much of the projected $13.4 million fund balance is designated, to which the Finance Director responded approximately $8.5 million. Councilmember /Commissioner /Board Member Matarrese inquired whether there would be a budget adjustment due to the 43.5% run rate. The Interim City Manager /Executive Director responded that a budget adjustment would be made that would equal the estimated overrun of $4.8 million. Mayor /Chair Johnson stated the budget situation is a very serious problem. Councilmember /Commissioner /Board Member Daysog moved acceptance of the staff recommendation. Councilmember /Commissioner /Board Member Matarrese seconded the Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Community 1 Improvement Commission and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority February 1, 2005 motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION ACTION: (05- 006CIC) Resolution #05 -133, "Approving and Authorizing Execution of an Assigment and Assumption Agreement and First Amendment to Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between MovieTECS, Inc. and the Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda." (2305 Central Avenue, Video Maniacs) Adopted. Lars Hanson, President of the Park Street Business Association (PSBR), stated that PSBR supports the resolution; adoption of the resolution would be the first step toward restoring the historic Alameda theatre. Duane Watson encouraged building the parking structure. Debbie George, Alameda, urged adoption of the resolution. Robb Ratto, PSBR, thanked the Council for taking a historic step in moving forward with the parking structure, the restoration of the Alameda theatre, and the new theatre complex. Commissioner Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution. Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion. Under discussion, Commissioner deHaan stated that the theatre project has been a long time coming. Chair Johnson stated that many people still do not believe that the theatre project is moving forward; affirmative steps need to be taken to let people know that the theatre is going to reopen. 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 meeting at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger, City Clerk Secretary, Community Improvement Commission Agenda for meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Community 2 Improvement Commission and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority February 1, 2005