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CityCouncil | 2008-01-15 | 27 | Waterfront Improvement Area) Series 2003C, and the Commission's $1,025,000 Taxable Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Business and Waterfront Improvement Area) , Series 2003D, Approving the Form and Authorizing and Directing Execution of a Guaranty Agreement Relating to Such Surety Bond and Authorizing and Directing Certain Actions with Respect Thereto. Adopted. AGENDA ITEM (08-07) - Recommendation to adopt the update to the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation. Commissioner deHaan stated that surveys indicate that Alameda Point top priorities include 1) Recreation amenities; 2) public access to the waterfront; and 3) job creations through commercial development; affordable housing and historical preservation ranked lower. The Development Services Director stated specific plan goals address the need to ensure that the development includes multi- modal, transit-oriented-development concepts a good mix of commercial, industrial and retail uses developing a core center ; public access issues; and public benefits. Commissioner deHaan inquired how valid was the study's demographics. The Development Services Director responded the survey was statistically valid; voting and non-voting residents were surveyed. Commissioner deHaan stated that a concerning factor has always been where people work; other surveys indicate that 42% of residents work in San Francisco; the current survey indicates that only 5% work in San Francisco; the developer needs to understand the percentage because of transportation corridor issues. Chair Johnson stated that the Public Transit Committee performed a survey which showed a high number of South Bay commuters. The Development Services Director stated that she would like to do a survey comparison. Commissioner Matarrese stated the background information is good ; the Economic Development Commission [EDC] did a great job; he supports strategy one [create industrial and office jobs ] ; the follow up should connection what is going on with Harbor Bay Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission 2 January 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-01-15.pdf |