pages: CityCouncil/2005-08-16.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2005-08-16 | 9 | objective was to have the most efficient, least expensive project, with an eye on speed; the exterior design of the project needs to be known before moving forward, otherwise an intolerable budget situation could be created; design/build should reduce the number of changes later and create a more controlled process for bidding the project and getting the best price and product for the community. Councilmember deHaan stated that one of the first tasks was to review alternate parking areas in 1999 during the visioning process; inquired what were the alternate areas. The Development Services Director responded she does not know what the alternate parking areas were in 1999; subsequent parking analysis identified alternative sites, including the Elks Club, Video Maniacs and the Long's site. Councilmember deHaan stated that he did not recall Video Maniacs being one of the sites. Councilmember Matarrese stated that Video Maniacs was included as an option in the 2000 Downtown Vision Report. The Development Manager stated that six studies reviewed different sites since 1972; all studies considered Video Maniacs as one of the top sites. Councilmember deHaan stated the 2000 parking analysis indicated that 498 parking spaces were needed for 1,500 theater seats; inquired whether the Development Services Director was aware of the analysis. The Development Services Director responded in the affirmative; stated the analysis was fairly speculative. Councilmember deHaan stated the analysis indicated that a certain number would park in the lot and some patrons would park in other areas; Park Street as been so successful in recent years that the 200 spaces [in other areas) that were going to be used to support the theater are being utilized now. The Development Services Director stated the environmental assessment included completion of a new traffic and parking assessment to update the information and confirm that there would be opportunities for shared parking the commercial district setting of the project means people will have already parked somewhere else. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 August 16, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-08-16.pdf |