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MINUTES OF SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 16, 1996
The meeting was convened at 7:33 p.m., with Chair Appezzato
presiding. Reverend Lois "Suji" Hochenauer, Home of Truth
Spiritual Center, gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Commissioners Arnerich, DeWitt, Lucas,
Mannix and Chair Appezzato - 5.
ABSENT: None.
MINUTES
2. (96 -07) Minutes of the Special Community Improvement
Commission Meeting held March 5, 1996. Approved.
Commissioner Arnerich moved approval of the Minutes.
Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
3 -A. (96 -08) Resolution No. 96 -63 "Finding and Determining That The
Property Located At 1629 Park Street Is Necessary For The
business and Waterfront Improvement Project, And That An Offer
Of Just Compensation has Been Made." Adopted.
The Community Development Director reported that staff made
several attempts to voluntarily acquire the property, and that
the Resolution of Necessity allows steps to be taken to
acquire the property from the owner at fair market value.
Gerhard Degemann, Alameda, stated that he was against taking
property away; that he would approach the property owner and
report back to the City Council.
Don Roberts, Alameda, stated that any changes to the building
would require approval from the Historical Advisory Board;
that the property was an unreinforced masonry building; and
staff should indicate a use for building before going through
such a process.
President Appezzato closed the public portion of the hearing.
The Executive Director [City Manager] stated that the building
had not been used for at least 17 years; [Ms. Lohr] property
owner has refused the City's assistance and suggestions for
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its use; that one purpose for redevelopment projects is to
alleviate blight: City purchases and resells property, and
returns it to a productive use; and that proposed finding
would allow negotiations with Park Street businesses for use
of Lohr property.
Mr. Gerhard Degemann stated that he would only need 14 days to
meet with the property owner.
Commissioner Arnerich stated that it was a problem when the
rights of one individual intrudes upon the rights of another;
and that Park Street is an entrance to the City, and something
must be done on the matter quickly.
Commissioner Mannix stated that he was skeptical of any
possibility of mitigating the problem.
Commissioner Mannix moved adoption of the Resolution.
Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion.
President Appezzato stated that one of the goals of
redevelopment is to move blight and improve business; and he
will support the motion.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (Public Comment)
None.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS (Communication from Commissioners)
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Appezzato adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitte
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D1`eNE B. FELSCH, CMC
Secretary
The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance in accordance
with the Brown Act.
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