2009-11-04 Special CIC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY- - NOVEMBER 4, 2009- -7:01 P.M.
Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Commissioners deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese,
Tam, and Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
COMMISSION REFERRAL
(09 -51) Status of the Fleet Industrial Supply Center (FISC)
Development - Presentation by Catellus.
The Economic Development Director gave a brief presentation; stated
the issue could be addressed on December 2.
Commissioner Matarrese stated there has not been a face to face for
almost a year; the City should ensure compliance with the
Development Agreement and know what will be done in the event of
any deviation; if the Commission concurs, the presentation should
also include a progress report on Willie Stargell.
The Economic Development Director stated the Stargell project
landscape bids are being prepared a bit in advance of the schedule.
Commissioner Matarrese stated the $2 million bill to take down the
hospital building should be included.
Chair Johnson requested a summary of upcoming deadlines; stated the
issue should be part of the discussion.
Commissioner Tam stated Catellus is going before the Planning Board
on December 14 to meet reporting requirements; inquired whether the
Planning Board presentation would be regarding something that would
occur after the December 2 CIC briefing.
The Economic Development Director responded in the negative; stated
that she has the information that will be presented to the Planning
Board; Catellus would have different staff at the two briefings;
the Catellus staff person attending the CIC briefing would come up
from Southern California.
In response to Commissioner Tam's inquiries regarding Catellus's
headquarters and Oakland office, the Economic Development Director
stated Catellus still has staff in Oakland, including the Project
and Marketing Manager Sean Whiskeman; Catellus has a large presence
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in Southern California and headquarters in Colorado.
Chair Johnson inquired whether the report could include an update
from the Marketing Manager on marketing activities and goals for
the next year or two, to which the Economic Development Director
responded in the affirmative.
Commissioner Gilmore stated the Commission received a status report
that was not provided to the public; requested the presentation
include any information that can be disclosed about Target.
Commissioner deHaan stated the City provided additional funding
from the sewer bond for the Stargell project; requested information
on Catellus's payment burden.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
Secretary
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
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