pages: CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf, 21
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CityCouncil | 2008-10-07 | 21 | Mr. Ross stated [auto] dealerships are anchors. some auto servicing businesses will close or look elsewhere, but there is demand within the City to sustain many of the uses. Vice Mayor Tam stated very few businesses have the ability to produce the same level tax revenue as auto dealerships; inquired whether Mr. Ross concurs that loss in sales tax revenue cannot be replaced with mixed uses. Mr. Ross responded auto dealerships are the main tax producing entities within cities; stated auto dealerships are abandoning small cities and moving to auto malls; replacing auto dealership revenue is very difficult; hotels, motels, and destination retail uses are possible revenue generators; said businesses prefer to be on gateway streets. Vice Mayor Tam stated that Mr. Ross noted that residential development could act as a catalyst; inquired whether work/live opportunities would differ from the City's current constraints [ordinance] Mr. Ross responded that residential development has been one of the primary driving engines for revitalization within City districts; stated recommendations are to create as much flexibility in the land use code as possible in order to attract work/live, retail, and commercial. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether office and tech opportunities would be beneficial. Mr. Ross responded that a strong office base is always good; stated Alameda has vacancies in some of the larger office parks; small, professional offices are in demand; the office market is not as strong as in the past. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether high tech could be a driving force. Mr. Ross responded that he hopes that high tech would develop office space in the future; stated small, incubator flex space is in demand now; office developments love vibrant centers. Councilmember Gilmore stated the Planning Board recommends not to allow any drive-through access on Park Street; inquired what is the thinking behind the recommendation. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and 2 Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission Meeting October 7, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf |