Acquisition of this property will greatly assist with the overall effort to assemble properties for the North Atlantic Boulevard Redevelopment Project. The 2001 Chinese New Year Lantern Festival experienced the greatest number of visitors to the downtown and exhibitors to the Festival. The Business Improvement District Advisory Committee considered the event a tremendous success and has prepared a post event report to present to the City Council. The next step is to facilitate the Transportation Zone that requires the participating cities to execute the Joint Powers Agreement. Issues have been raised concerning the method and selection process for the City Council to fill vacancies that occur with City commissions, boards and committees.
Current practice involves a lengthy interview and selection process.
Complaints have been made suggesting that this process dissuades qualified candidates from applying. The City Council has instructed staff to prepare possible alternatives to streamline the process. At the same time the City Council is interested in protecting the ability of those interested in community service to have the opportunity to participate. The City Council consider the methods and give further direction to the staff as to any changes preferred for implementation. Purchase Agreement for Roadway Purposes 20.