2007-10-16 Joint CC CIC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- -OCTOBER 16, 2007- -7:25 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL – Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners deHaan,
Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor/Chair
Johnson – 5.
Absent: None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(07-040CIC) Update on the Alameda Theater, Cineplex, and Parking
Structure Project.
The Redevelopment Manager gave a brief presentation and provided a
handout on parking information.
Chair Johnson requested that the parking information be posted on
the website; inquired whether money is available in the budget.
The Redevelopment Manager responded $75,000 is left in the garage
contingency because of additional signage and security camera
allocations; stated staff recommends waiting until the project is
closer to completion before additional money is allocated; the
theater budget has a balance of approximately $170,000.
Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether the garage’s northern
elevation would be revisited.
The Redevelopment Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the
northern elevation and theater restoration funding can be discussed
once the project is near completion.
Chair Johnson inquired whether the blade sign was added back.
The Redevelopment Manager responded the blade sign and marquee were
added back; stated a strip is available for the northern elevation
landscaping.
Commissioner deHaan inquired what is the estimate for the northern
elevation art.
The Redevelopment Manager responded the estimate depends on the
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extent of the art; stated banner options range from $20,000 to
$50,000.
Chair Johnson stated that the contingency might be needed for
something else between now and completion; art can be installed at
any time.
Commissioner deHaan inquired when the grand opening is anticipated,
to which the Redevelopment Manager responded March.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of the Consent
Calendar.
Councilmember/Commissioner Tam seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous voice vote – 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are
indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
(*07-494CC/*07-041CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council
and Community Improvement Commission meeting and the Special Joint
City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, and
Community Improvement Commission meeting held on October 2, 2007.
Approved.
AGENDA ITEMS
(07-495CC/07-042CIC) Public Hearing to consider approval of a first
addendum to the Alameda Landing Mixed-use Development Project
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, first amendment to the
Development Agreement, and first amendment to the Disposition and
Development Agreement for the Alameda Landing Mixed Use Project to
modify the Public Waterfront Promenade;
(07-495A CC) Adoption of Resolution Certifying the Addendum to the
Alameda Landing Mixed-Use Development Project Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report;
(07-495B CC) Adoption of Resolution Approving and Authorizing
Execution of a First Amendment to a Disposition and Development
Agreement with Palmtree Acquisition Corporation (Successor by
Merger to Catellus Development Corporation) for the Sale and
Development of Certain Real Property at the Fleet Industrial Supply
Center (FISC);
(07-042A CIC) Adoption of Resolution Approving an Addendum to the
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Alameda Landing
Mixed-Use Development Project Authorizing the Executive Director to
Amend the Disposition and Development Agreement with Palmtree
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Acquisition Corporation (Successor by Merger to Catellus
Development Corporation) for the Sale and Development of Certain
Real Property at the FISC;
(07-495C CC) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a First Amendment
to Development Agreement DA-06-003 By and Between the City of
Alameda and Palmtree Acquisition Corporation (Successor by Merger
to Catellus Development Corporation. Continued to November 6, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Joint Meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
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