pages: CityCouncil/2007-03-20.pdf, 19
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CityCouncil | 2007-03-20 | 19 | Commission deHaan requested information on the amount of money the City contributed to the Ruby Bridges Elementary School construction. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Bill Smith, Alameda, stated the City should provide affordable housing. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Commissioner Matarrese stated that the Business and Waterfront Improvement Project and West End Community Improvement Project unencumbered fund balances reflect 20% set-aside funds for housing ; requested information on the 80% unencumbered funds; discussions are needed for funding other projects such as the Carnegie building, new Fire House, and Webster Street Streetscape Phase II project. The Housing Development Manager stated the numbers in the report reflect housing funds; State law is very prescriptive regarding the type of information in the Implementation Plan. Commissioner Matarrese stated that 80% of the picture is missing he would like to plan some other activities such as the Carnegie interior renovation or Webster Street Streetscape completion; inquired whether the matter should be placed on an agenda. The Development Services Director responded the matter could be addressed as part of the budget report, which is scheduled for May. Commissioner deHaan requested that historical funding information be provided. Commissioner Matarrese stated that some generated funds would pay the debt for completed projects; choices should be provided for the 80% unencumbered portion. Commissioner deHaan inquired whether the lifespan for redevelopment projects was 30 or 35 years. The Development Services Director responded each project is different; stated a 25 to 30 year lifespan is typical when a redevelopment project area is originally adopted. Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission 4 March 20, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-03-20.pdf |