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2003-05-20 Special CIC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT MEETING TUESDAY - - MAY 20, 2003 - - 7:25 P.M. Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 7:31 p.m. Commissioner DeWitt led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Commissioners Daysog, DeWitt, Kerr and Chair Johnson - 4. Absent: Commissioner Matarrese - 1. 1VTT1\TTT9'7C (03 -031) Minutes of the Special Community Improvement Commission Meetings of May 6, 2003. Approved. Commissioner DeWitt moved approval of the minutes. Commissioner Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Commissioner Matarrese - 11 AGENDA ITEMS (03 -032) Recommendation to enter into an extension of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with MovieTECS for the Redevelopment of the Alameda Theatre. Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBR), stated PSBR supports the staff recommendation to extend the ENA with the new developer; PSBR is confident about moving forward with the project; the movie theatre is important for the City and Park Street businesses; urged Council to approve the staff recommendation. Ron Schaeffer, Alameda, requested Council to reconsider entering into a further extension of the ENA with MovieTECS; stated the project requires the condemnation of the theatre in order to proceed; that he questions the pursuit of condemning the theatre; the structure is completely viable; original facades and lighting are intact; Alameda should preserve original structures; stated that he and other citizens of Alameda would like to submit a proposal to restore the theatre to its original single screen configuration and art deco theme for use as a first run and vintage movie house and community art center; the project would be developed as a non - profit corporation; urged Council not to extend the ENA. Chair Johnson inquired whether Mr. Schaeffer believed the original structure would be demolished, to which Mr. Schaeffer responded in Special Meeting 1 Community Improvement Commission May 20, 2003 the negative. Chair Johnson stated the plan is to renovate and restore the structure. Commissioner DeWitt stated the State and City's current financial situation requires that the City thoroughly review how projects are financed; a recession might keep people from going to the movies; stated there will be a theatre and a parking structure. Chair Johnson stated that she concurs with Councilmember DeWitt; profits from movie openings are still increasing. Commissioner DeWitt requested public input as the project moves forward; stated the public should be informed of how the project effects the General Fund and of the long range plans; requested that the public be involved in decisions regarding the number of screens, seats, parking spots, and funding. Commissioner DeWitt moved approval of the staff recommendation. Commissioner Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Commissioner Matarrese - 11 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:39 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lara Weisiger Secretary, Community Improvement Commission The Agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting 2 Community Improvement Commission May 20, 2003