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ACCEPT: Community Development Committee Meeting Highlights of April 17, 2012
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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
April 17, 2012
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
San Leandro City Hall
835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, California
Sister Cities Gallery
HIGHLIGHTS
Committee Members: Mayor Cassidy and Vice Mayor Gregory
City staff present: City Manager Zapata, Community Development Director Sims, Business Development Manager Battenberg, Community Relations Representative Ornelas, Business Development Analyst Kay, Business Development Specialist Ricard
Public present: David Johnson (Chamber), Chris Crow, Audrey Velasquez (Marina Inn and Downtown Association)
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m.
1. Discussion Regarding Committee Chair and Future Committee Meeting Days and Times
The Committee discussed possible meeting times and decided to schedule the meetings for 4:30 -6:00 P.M. on the third Tuesday of the month. Mayor Cassidy was appointed the Chair of the Committee.
2. Discussion of Economic Development Post-Redevelopment
a. Fiscal Year 2012-13 Programs Budget
Business Development Manager Battenberg provided the Committee with a programs budget for FY 2012-13 based on the direction Council provided at the February 14, 2012 work session. The Committee discussed this budget and the possibility of funding the LINKS shuttle in the future. The Committee approved the budget but would like to have a more in-depth discussion regarding programs for the FY 2013-14 budget.
b. Downtown Property-Based Business Improvement District
Development Specialist Ricard provided the Committee with a memorandum (attached) and explained how a Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) functions and the process necessary to adopt a PBID. Ricard explained that staff recommends hiring a consultant to assist the Downtown Association, downtown property owners, and the City with the creation of a PBID. Ricard explained the co...
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