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Business and Housing Development Committee Meeting of November 10, 2011
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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
November 10, 2011
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: Vice Mayor Gregory and Councilmember Souza
City staff present: Interim City Manager Marshall, Business Development Manager Battenberg, Planning Manager Liao, Business Development Analyst Kay, Community Relations Representative Ornelas
Public present: None
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m.
1. Marketing Lit San Leandro Update
Business Development Manager Battenberg explained to the Committee that with the license agreement completed, focus has shifted to marketing Lit San Leandro. Staff has been working to connect Dr. Patrick Kennedy with San Leandro businesses, developers, and brokers, and has been in touch with the San Francisco Business Times regarding an article. Staff has also identified a series of opportunity sites for future businesses and will be hosting a broker/property owner event in January to promote the Lit San Leandro.
The Committee discussed these marketing efforts and asked if Dr. Kennedy would be meeting with Kaiser. Battenberg informed the Committee that Dr. Kennedy has a meeting scheduled with Kaiser representatives.
2. Development Project Updates
a. Online Property Search Tool: Business Development Manager Battenberg informed the Committee that staff recently installed a customizable online property search tool on the City’s website. This tool allows the public to search for available commercial properties. Although not all properties’ details can be viewed by the public, the Office of Business Development staff has access to additional information and is available to assist individuals looking for a site in San Leandro.
b. Downtown Parking Garage: Battenberg informed the Committee that construction o...
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