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Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of San Leandro Y~ ~ ~S~,~„~~~'~;.Io ment~,.g.e~a~tes Financial Transactions Report ,r~ _ .`,~_ , . _.~.~.._.._~.~x. ~ . _... ` ~ ... .~ ..... Achievement Information (Unaudited) nding and logo on the new decorative light poles; installation of bike racks and the plaza and near the farmers market; replanting of the potted plants ig East 14th Street; and, the improved landscaping in various locations. Tsuro Sushi and Planet Coffee both successful independently owned and operated businesses in the downtown, completed $100,000 in exterior building facade improvements including new the work, doors and signage. The multi- tenant building located at 140 - 144 Joaquin Avenue completed an approximately $65,000 facade improvement which included paint, new windows, signage, etc. Lukes Grill upgraded their appearance with new doors, fresh paint and decorative planters. The Redevelopment Agency contributed to all of these projects. The Agency, with the assistance of architects, developed designs and cost estimates to assist properties in upgrading their facades. The Express Liquors design includes replacing the bars on the window with a roll up security system, new doors, signage and awnings. The Asia DelighUSandwitchery building design includes new signage, paint, lighting and window treatment. The Liberty Tax building at East 14th Street and Joaquin Avenue design included new awnings, paint and signage. Implementation of these design upgrades remains a priority for the Agency. Implementation of the Downtown San Leandro "We Are San Leandro" marketing campaign continued. Staff and campaign representatives attended the October 2008 International Conference of Shopping Centers Western Division conference in San Diego and created a buzz about San Leandro. The six people postcards were distributed in 2008, and people magnets, which include the DowntownSanLeandro.com website address were created for distribution in 2009. Development of the DowntownSanLeandro.com continued adding additional features such as testimonials, property and tenant information. The website received 11,268 hits in FY 2008-09. e Agency demolished the building at 262 Davis Street preparing the site for nporary replacement parking while the downtown parking garage is demolished d a new and larger garage is constructed. The Agency plans to enter into an reement with a developer to develop Town Hall Square (consisting of 212, 250, 2 and 290 Davis Street) consistent with the Citys Transit Oriented Development oint Project Area Achievement Information (Unaudited) Page 2 12/17/2009