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CityCouncil | 2015-12-15 | 19 | 553 when the ordinance returns to Council. (15-748) Update on Council Referral Regarding Alameda Theatre Marquee. The Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated backlit or other type of lighting was not included in the original design of the marquee and is not a priority; other maintenance issues need to be addressed first. Councilmember Daysog stated the theater is not just the operator's, the theater is also the residents; that he hopes funding would be privately generated, not City funded; a program could be created to generate the funds for the lights; it is a shame the marquee is not lit; he would like the idea to continue; there is no rush. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with the Vice Mayor; stated the lighting was not in the original design; the theater is popular with residents and out-of-towners, who find their way without a lit marquee; folks should be concentrating on safe driving rather than what is on the marquee; if someone wants to independently take up a private effort they should, but the issue should not come back to Council or staff. Councilmember Daysog inquired staff's interpretation of the issue; stated that he would like to get the cost information; even private fundraising needs a target; he feels there is still something to be done by the City Council working with the private citizens. Councilmember Oddie stated the issue seems to be excessive micro-managing of a private business; the Council should not be in the business of micro-managing; the issue does not matter to him. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the City owns the theater building; Council deferred to the expert to determine whether it is necessary to make the issue a concern; many hours were spent on the restoration and design of the building; he would not support lighting that hangs over the marquee, even if a private citizen donated the money. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated the marquee has never been lit; it was not constructed to be lit from behind. Mayor Spencer stated the theater is historical and should not have hanging over lights; if there is a private group that would like to pursue the lighting issue, they could reach out to Councilmember Daysog or Mr. Connor; Council as a whole should not be a part of the issue. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether staff has some sense of the cost to back light the marquee, to which the Community Development Director responded the marquee cannot be back lit because of the construction design; Mr. Connor asked a contractor to evaluate how lighting alternatives could be achieved. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 15, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-12-15.pdf |