pages: CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf, 4
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CityCouncil | 2008-08-19 | 4 | cultural events and using the stage and venue to the utmost ; that he would love to have an oversight committee to deal with setting priorities; that he has concerns with using the Theatre for graduations. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she concurs that the Theatre is a precious asset; $30 million of public money was spent; the Theatre is similar to the Meyer's House, which has a limited time of operation and has a lot of restrictions; alcohol is allowed at the Theatre; the other seven theatres would be available for movie viewing the Theatre was used for the Alameda County Mayor's Conference non-profits do good work for the City and should get some priority; that she concurs with Councilmember deHaan regarding having an oversight committee. Councilmember deHaan stated uses should be flushed out. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she concurs with Mayor Johnson regarding not shutting down the Theatre for 200 people; inquired whether the mezzanine and balcony would be shut down if the auditorium were shut down. The Redevelopment Manager responded the balcony would be shut down; the mezzanine would be shut down if the user wanted to use the area for the event. Councilmember Gilmore stated the City has other facilities to accommodate 200 people. Mayor Johnson stated there should be full cost recovery and a charge for utilities and staffing knowing the minimum staffing level required to protect the asset is important; the maximum way to use the Theatre would be musical performances, speaker series, and community events with 700 or more people. The Redevelopment Manager inquired whether Council would like staff to come back with a revised policy, to which Council responded in Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 August 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf |