Resolution 14535p rove as to Form
CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO.
COMMENDING FRANK MATARRESE FOR EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF ALAMEDA AS COJNCILMEMBER
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese began his service to the City of Alameda in
1996, when he was appointed to the Economic Development Commission, later
serving as Chair of the Commission; and
WHEREAS, under
Development Commission developed the City's Economic Development
Strategic Plan; and
Frank Matarrese's leadership, the Economic
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese left the Economic Development
Commission in 2000 when he was appointed to the City's Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese was elected to the City Council of the City
of Alameda on November 5, 2002, was re- elected on November 7, 2006, and
served until December 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, during his time as a Councilmember, Frank Matarrese
served on the A.C. Transit Inter- Agency Liaison Committee, where he ably
advocated on behalf of Alameda's bus riders; and
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese was an integral member of the Alameda.
City Council /Alameda Unified School District Board Joint Subcommittee, whose
mission is to seek ways for the City and the School District to partner together
to serve Alameda's youth; and
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese represented the Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority as a member of the Restoration Advisory Board,
providing valuable input to the environmental restoration and remediation
process at Alameda Point; and
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese co- chaired the successful Measure 0
campaign, which provided much - needed funds to build the LEED- certified Main
Library and renovate and restore the two branch libraries; and
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese was instrumental in the formation of the
Fiscal Sustainability Committee, proposing the establishment of this Blue
Ribbon committee in May 2008 and helping to select its members; and
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese was a strong supporter of building the
award - winning Historic Alameda Theatre, as well as the Cineplex and Civic
Center Garage, all of which have helped to revitalize the now- vibrant Park
Street Business District; and
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese also worked to ensure the successful
development of the Bridgeside Shopping Center and the revitalization of both
the Webster Street Business District and Alameda Towne Centre; and
WHEREAS, with Frank Matarrese's support and guidance, the City
developed a host of new housing projects, including Buena Vista Commons,
Shinsei Gardens, and the Breakers at Bayport; and
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese encouraged the City to begin converting its
fleet to alternative - fueled vehicles and encouraged the City to seek grants to
procure six electric vehicles in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Frank Matarrese showed his dedication to serving the public
and listening to his constituents through his long - standing practice of holding
Town Hall meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Alameda does hereby express its sincere appreciation for Frank Matarrese's
many years of service to the Alameda community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Alameda does hereby congratulate Frank Matarrese on his many
accomplishments as a member of the . City's Economic Development
Commission, Planning Board, and City Council and wish him well in his future
endeavors.
1, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda during the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 21st day of December, 2010, by the following vote to
wit:
AYES: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 22nd day of December, 2010.
Lara Weisiger,
City of Alameda
Clerk