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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - - - - - FEBRUARY 18, 1992
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m., with Chairman Withrow presiding.
Commissioner Lucas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Arnerich, Camicia, Lucas, Roth,
and Chairman Withrow - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Commissioner Camicia moved approval of the Minutes of the Regular
Community Improvement Commission Meeting held December 17, 1991.
Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion which was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
92-92 Report from Community Development Director recommending a
Mid-Year Budget Adjustment for FY 1991-92.
Commissioner Arnerich noted there is no impact on the General Fund
and moved recommendation as submitted [to amend FY 1991-92 budget].
Commissioner Roth seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
92-93 Report from Interim Planning Director on Contractual Agreement
with Roma Design Group on the Area-wide Strategy Plan.
M. Suyin Stein, Alameda, expressed her concerns and opinion
regarding ways to improve the City for residents and business areas.
Diane Coler-Dark, Alameda, noted extensive public input given at
many hearings; now is the time to obtain professional for area-wide
market study and economic analysis of alternatives to present to
Council and ultimately serve as general policy and working document
for City; encouraged Council authorize Agreement so redevelopment
process can proceed.
The Interim Planning Director reviewed the background of the matter,
noted Board/Commission/staff members involved in selection process
which resulted in proposed contract; and the high regard in the Bay
Area and nationally for the consultant team.
Chairman Withrow requested and received confirmation [from the
Interim Planning Director] that the funds would not be from the
General Fund but from the Community Improvement Commission.
At the request of Chairman Withrow, the Interim Planning Director
also noted multiple hearings held on the matter.
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Commissioner Lucas thanked Ms. Stein for bringing matter to her
attention; noted the matter has required research to convince her
the money will be well- spent; Roma has very good reputation, and
inquired who the project manager would be, to which the Interim
Planning Director stated Bonnie Fisher, a principal with the firm,
will be the key person.
Commissioner Lucas identified logical stakeholders for interview;
and suggested Community Development Department may have records of
[market research] documents which can be made available to Roma;
for strategic plan, when considering future use, on any use
proposed, economic feasibility must be evaluated; suggested sites
for larger businesses; noted a need for a medical office building
on Webster Street, and possibly a next step would be to develop
specific design recommendation for the two major business areas.
Commissioner Roth stated the City is at a point it should have been
twenty years ago, he ran on a redevelopment campaign, and this is
one of first steps; and moved to accept recommendation [that the
Community Improvement Commission (CIC) authorize signing agreement
with Roma Design Group]. Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion.
Commissioner Arnerich stated that should be with the proviso that
Commissioner Lucas's comments and suggestions be considered, and
will vote for [the motion] in its entirety.
The Interim Planning Director stated Commissioner Lucas's comments
will be passed on.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission,
Chairman Withrow adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submit ted,
DI B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance in accordance with
the Brown Act.
February 18, 1992