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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY JULY 19, 2004 AT 7:30 PM
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael Redevelopment Agency
Also Present: Rod Gould, Executive Director
Gary T. Ragghianti, Agency Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary
CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201
VOTER
Present: Albert J. Boro, Chairman
Cyr N. Miller, Vice -Chair
Paul M. Cohen, Member
Barbara Heller, Member
Gary O. Phillips, Member
Absent: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 8:23 PM
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Member Miller moved and Member Phillips seconded, to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
ITEM
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 6,
2004 (AS)
2. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending May 2004
(MS) — File R-123
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Minutes approved as submitted.
Accepted Monthly Investment Report
for month ending May 2004, as
presented.
AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: MEMBERS: Cohen (from item #1 only, due to absence from meeting)
AGENCY CONSIDERATION:
NEW BUSINESS:
3. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING DOWNTOWN WALK OF FAME (RA) -
FILE R-181 x R-140 #8
Economic Development Director Nancy Mackle reported that two downtown business owners, Bananas
At Large and E Guitars, had submitted a concept that staff would like to present to the Agency Board
this evening. These business owners had been working for a few months with Brain Auger, Events
Coordinator, and had generated the idea of creating a "Walk of Fame", installing plaques or stars of
famous musicians into the sidewalk. She stated that each installation would include an event featuring
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the Rock n' Roll group and its fans, and was a great way to promote the downtown, not only for that
event but ongoing, to see the "Walk of Fame."
Ms. Mackle stated that it would be located at Fourth and E Streets and would grow as star installations
grew.
Indicating that the Business Improvement District (BID) and Chamber of Commerce were in favor,
together with a Tourism BID who expressed interest in becoming involved, Ms. Mackle stated it would
not be at any cost to the City or Redevelopment Agency, and she requested Agency support for the
concept.
There was no comment from the audience.
Chairman Boro reported having met with the two business owners, who were very enthusiastic to have
some of the activity on Fourth Street progress up to E Street. He noted from the staff report that the
plaque to be used was very handsome and believed it should be a great attraction for the downtown.
Member Heller stated it appeared to be a wonderful opportunity to spotlight that part of town.
Member Heller moved and Member Cohen seconded, to accept the report and recommendation.
AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
AGENCY MEMBER REPORTS:
4. None
There being no further business, the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Agency Secretary
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