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2008-03-18 Joint CIC HABOC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION AND HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING TUESDAY- -MARCH 18, 2008- -7:25 P.M. Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:48 p.m. Commissioner Torrey led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL – Present: Commissioner/Board Members deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, Board Member Torrey, and Mayor/Chair Johnson – 6. Absent: None. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (08-15 CIC) Update on the Alameda Theater, Cineplex, and Parking Structure Project. The Redevelopment Manager gave a brief presentation. Chair Johnson inquired whether there is money in the contingency for the parking structure façade. The Redevelopment Manager responded $50,000 has been allocated from next year’s CIC budget. Chair Johnson inquired whether the elevator timeframe is uncertain. The Redevelopment Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the contractor’s workload increased; the Cineplex developer will need to do additional work after the contractor’s work is complete; State inspections cannot be done until everything is complete. Commissioner deHaan inquired what is the status of the escalator. The Redevelopment Manager responded the escalator has been installed but still needs some work. Commissioner Tam inquired whether parking structure usage has increased. The Redevelopment Manager responded somewhat; stated staff is working with the Park Street Business Association to increase awareness. Commissioner Matarrese stated that the Central Avenue parallel parking looks good. Special Joint Meeting Community Improvement Commission and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners March 18, 2008 Commissioner deHaan stated the theater needs to open to maximize use of the parking structure; inquired when the street will reopen. The Redevelopment Manager responded when construction is completed. MINUTES (08-16 CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and Community Improvement Commission Meetings held on February 6, 2008. Approved. Commissioner Tam moved approval of the minutes. Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote – 5. AGENDA ITEM (08-17 CIC/HABOC) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer to execute an Owner Participation Agreement Between the Community Improvement Commission, Housing Authority and Resources for Community Development for the development of Shinsei Gardens Apartments on certain real property on a portion of the Fleet Industrial Supply Center. The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation. Commissioner/Board Member Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation. Commissioner/Board Member deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote – 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Joint Meeting at 8:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger, Secretary, Community Improvement Commission The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Joint Meeting Community Improvement Commission and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners March 18, 2008