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Meeting Minutes - April 12, 2005
In attendance:
| | Beth Shafran-Mukai (at large), Ken Podgorsek (CCA) , David Dudek (SUN), Lisa Jensen (at large), Nancy Hickey (at large), Lisa Jensen (at large), Tom Clifton (CCA), Sandra Soellner (SUN), Walker Kellogg (East Campus)
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Minutes:
| | Approval of minutes was deferred to May meeting.
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Lowell Elementary School Building Plans:
| | San Jose Unified School District Project Staff presented information on planned proposed redesign and remodel of Lowell School. This includes expansion of main building all purpose and lunch room, construction of a second building with classroom (to replace portables) along seventh street side of campus, redesign of lawn and play areas, and parking lot/ student drop-off area. Request from UNC Board to provide input to design and to work with SJUSD on a number of issues. Project staff accepted this offer and encouraged input. Discussion on proposed chain link fence, and possibility of more attractive alternatives. Discussion on possible traffic flow changes.
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Appointment of Board Members:
| | Mike Reandeau was appointed to UNC Board- Income Property Seat. Motion by Ken Podgorsek, Second by Dave Dudek. Motion carried unanimously.
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7th Street Off-ramp Update:
| | Ken Podgorsek presented information on mural design and rough budget. Investigation in progress regarding availability of water for irrigation of planned plantings. Discussion regarding available monies through different grant sources. Walker Kellogg is following up with MACLA regarding gateway mural for wall.
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Facade Improvement Project:
| | Laura Lam reported that the SJRDA is soliciting for applications to participate in facade improvement program. Appropriations planned for September 2005.
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Treasurer’s Report:
| | Approval of Treasurer’s Report was deferred to May meeting.
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O’Donnell’s Gardens Park Update:
| | Lisa Jensen reported on progress on the Park, and timing for the opening. Questions and discussion on challenges. .
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SNI PAC Update:
| | Beth Shafran-Mukai provided a report on the SNI PAC meeting from the previous month. Requested that the NAC send a letter to the Mayor and Redevelopment Agency Board requesting an extension of the SNI PAC. Motion by Beth Shafran-Mukai, second by Dave Dudek. Motion passed unanimously.
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San Jose Medical Center Update:
| | Nancy Hickey updated the Board on the latest efforts to being a hospital or medical use to the SJMC property. Discussion on structures that could provide health care in downtown.
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Oral Communication:
| | Lisa Jensen announcement of code enforcement issue involving University Club and sidewalk sales of food. Also questions and discussion regarding status of existing and proposed group homes in neighborhood.
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Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. Motion to adjourn was made by Ken Podgorsek and seconded by Walker Kellogg. Motion approved
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