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File Number: 11 -400 <br />1. Marketing Lit San Leandro Update <br />Business Development Manager Battenberg explained to the Committee that with the <br />license agreement completed, focus has shifted to marketing Lit San Leandro. Staff has <br />been working to connect Dr. Patrick Kennedy with San Leandro businesses, developers, and <br />brokers, and has been in touch with the San Francisco Business Times regarding an article. <br />Staff has also identified a series of opportunity sites for future businesses and will be hosting <br />a broker /property owner event in January to promote the Lit San Leandro. <br />The Committee discussed these marketing efforts and asked if Dr. Kennedy would be <br />meeting with Kaiser. Battenberg informed the Committee that Dr. Kennedy has a meeting <br />scheduled with Kaiser representatives. <br />2. Development Project Updates <br />a. Online Property Search Tool: Business Development Manager Battenberg informed the <br />Committee that staff recently installed a customizable online property search tool on the <br />City's website. This tool allows the public to search for available commercial properties. <br />Although not all properties' details can be viewed by the public, the Office of Business <br />Development staff has access to additional information and is available to assist <br />individuals looking for a site in San Leandro. <br />Downtown Parking Garage: Battenberg informed the Committee that construction of the <br />parking garage is going well and that the Facilities and Transportation Committee has <br />made parking rate recommendations which will be brought to the City Council for <br />consideration in December. The recommended rates are $70 /month for a reserved <br />parking permit, $45 /month for an unreserved permit, and a daily rate of $2.50 for the top <br />deck. <br />c. International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSQ: Battenberg explained that Business <br />Development staff attended the local ICSC conference in San Francisco. At the <br />conference, staff learned about recent trends in the retail industry. Staff was also able to <br />promote the City, particularly Village Marketplace, Lit San Leandro, and the Shoreline <br />Development. <br />d. California Redevelopment Agency Lawsuit Development Analyst Kay told the Committee <br />that oral arguments have been made in the case and that a decision is expected by <br />mid - January 2012. Kay also noted that staff is not taking on major projects until the <br />ruling. <br />e. BAL Theatre: Planning Manager Liao informed the Committee that staff recently sent <br />Dan Dillman a letter responding to questions regarding his recent BZA approved <br />Conditional Use Permit (CUP) modifications and his requested changes to them. Liao <br />explained that City staff and the City Attorney reviewed the requested changes and <br />determined they were too substantial to be approved administratively as requested. Liao <br />continued that staff supports the BAL Theatre and has recommended to Mr. Dillman to <br />sign the recently modified CUP, which provides the BAL Theatre more expanded uses <br />and conditions than his existing CUP. <br />City of San Leandro Page 2 Printed on 11/29/2011 <br />