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CityCouncil | 2009-01-06 | 24 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY- - -JANUARY 6 , 2009- - - -7:31 P.M. Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 8:08 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : Commissioners deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam and Chair Johnson - 5. Absent : None MINUTES (09-02) - Minutes of the Special Joint City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and CIC Meetings held on December 16, 2008. Approved. Commissioner deHaan moved approval of the minutes. Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. AGENDA ITEM ( 09-03) Recommendation to maintain the current façade of the northern elevation of the Civic Center parking garage and re- allocate funds to other redevelopment priorities, including improvement of the appearance of the Bill Chun Service Station. The Redevelopment Manager gave a brief presentation. Commissioner deHaan inquired how much of the planting area is within the City's jurisdiction. The Redevelopment Manager responded the entire area; stated the area is narrow; trees are not a viable option; the City would need to acquire some of Long's property to plant trees; Long's uses the area for delivery. Commissioner deHaan inquired whether drainage is an issue, to which the Redevelopment Manager responded in the negative. Commissioner deHaan inquired whether the Redevelopment Manager reviewed the letter from Jennifer Bowles. The Redevelopment Manager responded in the affirmative; stated Ms. Bowles expressed concerns regarding bamboo; the Architect noted a number of examples where bamboo has worked in the Bay Area. Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission 1 January 6, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-01-06.pdf |