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CityCouncil | 2013-05-21 | 8 | (13-260) Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft announced that she attended: the Annual Affordable Housing Week kickoff in Oakland on May 10th; the ribbon cutting of Park Alameda, which is on the former Islander Motel site, on May 15th; and the Harvey Milk Celebration at Encinal High School on May 20th. Councilmember Tam stated soon-to-be Interim Police Chief was also in attendance; several of the organizers and community members expressed appreciation for the Alameda Police Department's presence and indicated they are reassured that the Police Department will be there when there is a hate crime. (13-261) Councilmember Chen announced a flag raising ceremony on June 8th recognizing Filipino Independence Day. (13-262) Councilmember Daysog announced that he attended the Not Your Mothers Garden Party hosted by the Alameda Point Collaborative. (13-263) Mayor Gilmore announced that she attended the annual International Council of Shopping Centers conference in Los Vegas; the Alameda Landing project got a huge boost as Target is slated to open in October 2013; she met with several Alameda Landing retail tenants; the following businesses indicated stores would be opening in Alameda: Corner Bakery Cafe, Michaels, Safeway, Sleep Train and Habit Burger Grill; stated additional business indicated a desire to locate in Alameda, but deals are not finalized. The City Manager stated Catellus plans on completing construction of all Phase 1 buildings by mid-2014. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 21, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-05-21.pdf |