MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY JUNE 15, 1999
The Council of the City of San Jose convened in adjourned regular session at 9:25 p.m. to consider Item 12a in joint session with the Redevelopment Agency Board.
Present: Council Members: Chavez, Dando, Diaz, Diquisto, Fiscalini, LeZotte, Matthews, Powers, Shirakawa, Jr., Woody; Gonzales
Absent: Council Members: None.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Powers, and unanimously carried, the Orders of the Day and Amended Agenda were approved. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
JOINT
REDEVELOPMENT/CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
12a Adoption of a resolutions approving the
Alum Rock Development Strategy and referring the recommendations in the Summary
to the appropriate City Departments and to the Redevelopment Agency Staff.
Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Executive Director, Frank M. Taylor, dated June 11, 1999, submitting an addendum to the Alum Rock Development Strategy.(2) Memorandum from Executive Director, Frank M. Taylor, dated June 6, 1999, recommending adoption of said resolutions, and attaching the Alum Rock Development Strategy – King Road to Jackson Avenue, prepared by Anderson Brulè Architects.
Discussion/Action: Presenting background information on the Strategy, Redevelopment Agency Assistant Executive Director Jim Forsberg, and the Director of Neighborhood and Industrial Development John Weis, summarized the Alum Rock Development Strategy. Jim Forsberg commented on the realization of notable revitalization projects such as Little Portugal, Alum Rock Village, and Orchard Supply Hardware, and pointed out the lack of private reinvestment efforts dedicated to commercial areas fronting Alum Rock Avenue between King Road to Jackson Avenue, and the impediments prohibiting current-day retailing development of those properties. He noted the opportunities that have emerged in the area, including the Mexican Heritage Plaza project and the Mayfair Initiative, which is adjacent to the Alum Rock project. He stated the development team is comprised of the same members who developed the strategy for the Story and King Project, and is continuing to work with Agency Staff to finalize the economic development alternatives for the Mayfair Initiative. Jim Forsberg reviewed the recommendations of the plan strategy along with specific sites that are being considered for possible development; Pamela Anderson-Brulè presented an overview of the process involving the development of the plan, and the scope of the work culminating in consensus; and representatives of the thirteen-member Advisory Committee -- Betty Peterson, President, Rock Creek Homeowners Association; Bud LoMonaco, Alum Rock Business Association Board of Directors; and Arnaldo Matos, business owner -- spoke in support of the proposed strategy. Upon motion by Council Member Diaz, seconded by Council Member Shirakawa, Jr. and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 68925, entitled: “Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving the Alum Rock Development Strategy and Referring the Recommendations in the Summary to the Appropriate City Departments and to the Redevelopment Agency Staff for Implementation”, and Redevelopment Agency Board Resolution No. 4717 approving the Strategy and referring the recommendations in the Summary to appropriate City and Redevelopment Agency Staffs for implementation, were adopted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council portion of the Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
RON GONZALES, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PATRICIA L. O’HEARN, CITY CLERK