2002-02-19 Special CIC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY- - FEBRUARY 19, 2002- -7:25 P.M.
Chair Appezzato convened the Special Meeting at 7:29 p.m.
Commissioner DeWitt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL -
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Present: Commissioners Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson,
Kerr, and Chair Appezzato - 5.
Absent: None.
(02 -005) Minutes of the Special Community Improvement Commission
(CIC) Meeting of December 18, 2001; the Special Joint City Council
and CIC Meeting (Closed Session) of January 15, 2002; the Special
Joint City Council, CIC and Alameda Public Financing Authority
Meeting of January 15, 2002; the Special Joint City Council,
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and CIC Meeting of
January 15, 2002; and the Special Joint City Council and CIC
Meeting (Closed Session) of February 5, 2002. Approved.
Commissioner Johnson moved approval of the minutes.
Commissioner DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
AGENDA ITEM
(02 -006) Recommendation to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement (ENA) with Atlas Properties for the Redevelopment of the
Alameda Theatre.
The Economic Development Manager stated the ENA allows the City to
work directly with the developer with the goal of entering into a
Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for the redevelopment
of the Alameda Theatre; preliminary due diligence activities have
been completed; additional activities will be completed within the
allotted time provided for in the term of the ENA; additional
activities include: finalizing design and layout of the entire
Alameda Theatre, continuing discussion with the property owners of
the Theatre and the adjacent Video Maniacs property and determining
how parking will be provided for the project; introduced Theater
developers from Atlas Properties, Edward Barkett and Anthony
Barkett, and Kyle Connor, Theater operator.
Commissioner Johnson inquired the timeframe for reaching the DDA.
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The Economic Development Manager stated 180 days, with two
extensions: one for 90 -days and the second for 60 -days; extensions
can be granted if progress is being made and additional time is
needed.
Commissioner Johnson stated the step is positive for the City and
Park Street; the theater has been vacant for a long time; everyone
in Alameda thinks a theater is needed; commended staff for their
hard work.
Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBR), stated PSBR
Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse the staff
recommendation; the project will help Park Street and all of
Alameda; the Board also supports the Longs parking lot as the
proposed location for a parking structure based on the ability to
serve the Theater, downtown, the new library and Kofman auditorium;
commended staff for pursuing the project after the original Request
for Proposals did not receive any response.
Chair Appezzato noted parking would be a major issue.
Commissioner Johnson moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Commissioner DeWitt seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Commissioner DeWitt stated that he is looking
forward to the project; the City needs a library, hospital and
theater to make the community complete.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Appezzato adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
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