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'. . . . I . 17. Do theater schedules coordinate with bus and train schedules? 18. Does the area of development include Middlefield? - 19. Would leasing the land give leverage for a parking garage? 20. Will the uses and operation of the Fox Theater be tied in? 21. Quantify low usage. 22. Will there be theater discounts for public transit users? 23. What will the price of tickets be and will they be affordable? Staff responded to the questions raised by Council MemberslDirectors, Planning Commissioners, and Architectural Advisory Committee Members. Community Development Director Nelson said that the theater in San Diego occupied one-half of a city block and it had a similar appearance to the back of the Fox Theater, but that the blank wall elevations were hidden by adjacent buildings. Regarding parking, she stated that the staff in San Diego said that moviegoers used business lots, private pay for use lots, and on-street metered spaces. She said there were no requirements for additional parking. Economic Consultant Kelly said that the theaters would attract a lot of young people, and would also encourage people to come to the downtown, with younger people being interested in one show, and adults being interested in another. He also explained that it was very difficult to find sites for theaters, - and because they cost $10 to $12 million to build, they would have to be updated if the technology changes. He also stated that a larger site would be more interesting to a developer than a smaller site. Regarding discounts on tickets or price controls, Consultant Kelly did not think the City could control these issues. In response to questions about possibly including a hotel in the development plans, City Manager Everett stated hotel developers who are talking to the City like to be closer to the freeway. Economic Development Coordinator Webb reviewed the criteria for the request for proposal as follows: I. A mixed use, with retail development, restaurants, office and residential would be acceptable. 2. Linkages to the downtown and Sequoia Station and not seeing the backsides of the buildings would be important. 3. Visual corridors on Jefferson after the completion of the underpass and on Broadway should be maintained. 4. The theater should be located in the center, and the rest of the street frontages would be wrapped with retail and no back doors. - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 MAY26,1998 JOINT STUDY SESSION MINUTES Page No. 511 PAGE 6 CONCURRENT COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING