pages: CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf, 34
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CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 34 | resolution and give direction to staff to continue negotiations, to which Legal Counsel responded in the affirmative. The Development Services Director stated staff would continue to talk to the owner about acquiring the property; staff has attempted to talk to the owner and has not had success. Chair Johnson stated it appears the owner is now willing to talk and the City should enter into discussions if the owner is willing. The Development Services Director stated the City has been working on the project for many years; a Request for Proposals (RFP ) for redevelopment of the project was sent to the owner in December 2000; the owner sent a letter in January 2001 which thanked the City for sending the RFP and stated: "the owner's desire is to wholeheartedly endorse the City's effort to locate a developer to redevelop the Alameda Theatre; staff has been proceeding on said basis for sometime; the DDA does not pre-commit the condemnation action; staff has always intended and hoped to acquire the property amicably; noted the property owner did not object at the CEQA hearings or DDA adoption. Commissioner Matarrese requested staff to comment on the claim of defects in the appraisal. Legal Counsel responded the Commission's action is not predicated on the joint appraisal; staff has full faith and confidence in the appraisal upon which the action is being based. Commissioner Matarrese stated the project is important; the City has an opportunity to save the Alameda Theatre; the City should continue negotiating with the owner. Commissioner Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Chair Johnson inquired whether Commissioner Matarrese would amend the motion to include approval of direction to continue negotiations. Commissioner Matarrese agreed to amend the motion to include direction to continue to negotiate [with Mr. Cocores]. Chair Johnson stated negotiations should continue if the owner is willing the owner has indicated a willingness to continue to negotiate; the City hopes to resolve the matter by agreement ; hopefully, the owner is sincere about being willing to negotiate. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Community 4 Improvement Commission and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority May 17, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |