1996-11-19 Special CIC Minutes24o
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 19, 1996
The meeting convened at 7:38 p.m. with Chair Appezzato presiding.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Arnerich, DeWitt, Lucas,
and Chair Appezzato - 4.
None.
MINUTES
(96-28) Minutes of the Special Community Improvement Commission
Meetings of August 20, 1996 and November 4, 1996. Approved
Commissioner Lucas moved approval of the Minutes.
Commissioner DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Lucas moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Commissioner DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
(96-29) Status Report from the Community Development Director on
the Acquisition of Property at 1629 Park Street and Activities
related to 1210 Lincoln Avenue. Accepted.
REGULAR AGENDA
(96-30) Public Hearing to consider authorization to enter into
the proposed Development and Disposition Agreement with the Riding
Company (Riding/Davidson - Alameda Limited Liability Company) for
the sale and development of certain real property at the Drive-In
Site. Accepted.
Chair Appezzato opened the public portion of the Hearing.
Commissioner Lucas moved the recommendation.
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Commissioner DeWitt seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Commissioner DeWitt requested clarification on
the amount of monies being set aside for low-income housing.
The Interim Executive Director Robert Wonder responded that the
$2,000,450 construction cost and the net operating revenues would
support a $2 million loan; and the difference of $366,000 divided
by 106 units equates to the $3,455, per unit, in-lieu fee.
Commissioner DeWitt stated that he received letter suggesting that
the monies be set aside in a "silent second fund," and he would
like staff to respond.
The Interim Executive Director stated that the Community
Development Department is working with the Board of Realtors on
developing home ownership opportunities and will report back on the
concept articulated in the letter.
Commissioner Arnerich stated that the term "silent second fund"
should not be used in government.
Commissioner Lucas stated that Southern Pacific Railroad Company is
unwilling to process two Easement Quitclaims for the Riding
Company; that said Easements are not used by the Railroad; and that
staff should write a letter, for the Mayor's signature, to the
President of Southern Pacific regarding the matter.
Commissioner Lucas stated that the motion should include her
request for the letter to Southern Pacific.
Commissioner Arnerich agreed to the amendment.
Councilmember-elect Barbara Kerr stated that the term "silent
second" is a standard term used by people who do not require down
payments from low-income people at the time of purchase, and it
does not refer to any underhanded dealings.
Commissioner Arnerich thanked Ms. Kerr for the clarification.
On the call for the question, the motion, amended to include a
letter to Southern Pacific Railroad Company, was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, Chair
Appezzato adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DIANE B. B. FELSC CMC
Secretary
The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance in accordance
with the Brown Act.
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