pages: CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 14 | voice vote - 5. Mayor/Chair Johnson directed staff to bring the Central Avenue bike lane issue back to Council. (05-022CIC) Resolution No. 05-135, "Approving and Authorizing Payment of Certain Public Improvements to the Park Street and Otis Drive Intersection. Adopted; and (05-195CC) Resolution No. 13835, "Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Public Improvements Construction Agreement Between the City and Harsch Investment Corporation. Adopted. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese stated the project is critical to Alameda's economic engine. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese moved adoption of the resolutions. Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired what type of funding would be used. The Development Services Director responded that staff recommends using Community Improvement Commission funds for the project; the primary benefit finding is required because the intersection is just outside the formal boundaries of a redevelopment project area; the improvements are tied to the form and function of the rest of the redevelopment project area; Redevelopment Law has a provision that recognizes that there are projects that may be outside the boundaries which are a primary benefit to the function of the rest of the project area. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether other funding sources were considered. The Development Services Director responded that there was a discussion about using some sales tax dollars from the new South Shore Shopping Center development. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired how the two-third, one- third cost sharing was derived. The Development Services Director responded that the formula was a result of negotiations with the developer ; there was a dispute over the assignment of the impact of the intersection; the developer Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and 4 Community Improvement Commission May 3, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |