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CityCouncil | 2010-03-03 | 4 | Alameda Point cannot be built without schools; great education and great economic development happen together; most construction projects in the past couple of years have been funded through stimulus or redevelopment; the projects create local jobs. Acting Chair Matarrese stated shutting the agency down would be a mistake; the City needs to be prepared to use the remaining money as best as possible and be prepared for what will happen at the back end for either a successor to the current redevelopment way of funding growth or be ready to follow the same pattern of administering projects. Commissioner Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation, under great and deep protest, with direction to send a letter vehemently stating so; concurred with Acting Chair Matarrese about looking for a successor; stated private public partnership will have to be reviewed; public monies are not coming in; all remaining public money will have to be leveraged. Commissioner Gilmore reluctantly seconded the motion. Under discussion, Acting Chair Matarrese stated everyone is painfully voting aye; in addition to public private partnerships, the City has to review partnerships with other public agencies within the City and look to the federal government. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 3. [Absent: Commissioner deHaan and Chair Johnson - 2.] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION (10-11) Civic Center Master Plan - Vision Concept The Interim Executive Director gave a brief presentation; introduced representatives from Urban Community Partners and Urban Design Associates. Barry Long, Urban Design Associates, gave a Power Point presentation. Speakers: Amy George, Autobody Fine Art; Chris Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society; and Robb Ratto, PSBA. Following Ms. George's comments, Acting Chair Matarrese stated the City needs to do a better job promoting public art. Commissioner Gilmore thanked staff and the consultants for the amazing vision; stated the consultants understand the City's history, which is important for the community; that she appreciates what was said about the Carnegie building. Commissioner Tam expressed her appreciation to staff; stated the courtyard themes are very impressive; the look and feel of the vision are in keeping with Alameda; the struggle is how the "ideal" meets the reality, which results in compromises; dealing with Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission 3 March 3, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-03.pdf |