2007-11-20 Special CIC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY- -NOVEMBER 20, 2007- -7:25 P.M.
Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Commissioner Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL – Present: Commissioners deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese,
Tam, and Chair Johnson – 5.
Absent: None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(07-048) Update on the Alameda Theater, Cineplex, and Parking
Structure Project.
The Redevelopment Manager gave a brief presentation.
Commissioner Tam stated that BikeLink elockers are a wonderful
asset; BikeLink cards are $20; rates are three to five cents per
hour; inquired how long it would take to use up the $20 card.
The Redevelopment Manager responded usage would determine how long
the card would last; stated BikeLink is a non-profit organization;
the $20 card helps cover administrative costs and provides upfront
money for services.
Trish Spencer, Alameda Parent Teacher Association Council
President, stated that she was did not know about the winebar at
the Theater; the winebar changes the type of theater being offered;
Burgermister will have a full liquor license; the high school has
an open campus; Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) has regulations
regarding establishments that have liquor licenses within 600 feet
of a high school; the issue should have been shared with the
community; there should be disclosure if the mezzanine provides
alcohol.
Leo Baldaramos, Alameda, read an email that he sent to the School
Board President regarding the winebar at the Theater; stated he is
concerned about the distance [of the winebar] from the school.
MINUTES
(07-049) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Community
Improvement Commission Meeting held on November 6, 2007. Approved.
Commissioner deHaan moved approval of the minutes.
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Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote – 5.
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
Secretary
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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