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CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 32 | Commissioner/Board Member Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05-028CIC) Resolution No. 05-136, "Resolution of Necessity to Acquire Property by Eminent Domain for Redevelopment Purposes Authorizing Commencement of Litigation to Acquire Property and for Order of Possession; Code of Civil Procedure Section 1245.235 et seq. (APN 071-0203-014 and APN 071-0203-015; 2315-2323 Central Avenue, Alameda, California - Alameda Theatre/Cineplex and Parking Structure. Adopted. Lester Cabral, Tenant, stated that a lot of information has just been received; that he opposes the resolution until the tenants are notified about what is going on; that he understands an eviction notice might be forthcoming. Chair Johnson requested staff to meet with Mr. Cabral to answer his questions. In response to Commissioner deHaan's question about the property Mr. Cabral is concerned about, Mr. Cabral responded Hair Shapers at 2321 Central Avenue. Lars Hansson, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) Board President, stated the PSBA Board supports the staff recommendation and urges adoption of the resolution; the resolution will springboard negotiations with the owner to allow reaching a fair market value within a short period of time. Duane Watson, PSBA Board Vice President, urged moving forward with the project. Robb Ratto, PSBA Executive Director, stated the project is important for PSBA and all of Alameda; the restoration of the historic theatre was identified as the number one priority in the downtown vision process; urged support of the staff recommendation stated Video Maniacs has been successfully relocated with the assistance of Development Services. Daniel A. Muller, Attorney for Cocores Development Company submitted a letter; stated the letter submitted includes five categories of objections to the Resolution of Necessity and right to take the property; the offer of $1.5 million recently submitted is less than half of the value that a qualified, MAI [Masters of the Appraisal Institute] appraiser provided 11/2 years agoi said Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Community 2 Improvement Commission and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority May 17, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |