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The Office of Business Development funded 50 percent of the participation costs (for a total of $13,000). In addition to fostering an industrial community based upon principles of sustainability, the City's hope is that the Sustainability Circle will help companies identify energy efficiency improvement projects that are consistent with the goals of the ICP. Although the ICP took several months to gain traction within the industrial community, staff is now confident that local businesses are beginning to take advantage of the program on a more consistent basis. A handful of new applications were submitted in the spring and summer of 2010, and the completion of the Sustainability Circle this month is likely to generate additional project proposals. 3. Update on Development Projects a. CVS: Business Development Manager Battenberg explained that CVS is working with the Agency in order to extend the existing parking agreement for use of the Agency owned parking lot located on Callan Ave. and on the design of an extensive remodel of the store. The remodel will include the removal of the mansard roof and arcade, the creation of an entrance on Callan Ave. and the construction of a tower element on the corner of E. Pe Street and Callan Ave. b. First Interstate Bank: Battenberg informed the Committee the Agency is working with Chase Bank to demolish the vacant former First Interstate Bank at 1639 E. 14 Street in order to expand bank parking and create pedestrian and vehicle access during the Farmers' Market. The building, which is owned by and located directly adjacent to, Chase Bank is beyond repair and an eyesore. c. Chrysler: Battenberg explained that the Chrysler Corporation is currently in plan check for improvements to the former GMC Pontiac site on Marina Boulevard and intends to start construction this fall. d. The Annex: Battenberg explained that the large coffee warehouse is moving from Hayward to 221,000 sq ft located on Doolittle Drive. e. Halis Power Systems: a renewable energy products and services company, which specializes in refurbishing wind turbines recently moved to San Leandro at 2539 Grant Avenue. f. Boulevard Burger: Battenberg informed the Committee the Boulevard Burger located at 1027 McArthur Blvd received a positive review in the San Francisco Chronicle. g. Housing Element: Sims updated the Committee on the adoption of the City's Housing Element. Sims explained that the State has asked the City to expand the reasonable accommodation section of the element. The reasonable accommodation section provides simple procedures for disabled persons who need to make modifications to their home that are not allowed under the zoning code. Sims explained that the housing staff is working on the changes. 4. Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report — April/May /June 2010 Chamber of Commerce CEO Dave Johnson updated the Committee on the Chamber of Commerce activities in the 4 quarter of Fiscal Year 2009 -10 (see attached memo).