2010-12-01 PacketAGENDA
Re Meetin of the Governin Bod of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authorit
Alameda Cit .Fall
Council Chamber, Room 390
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
Wednesda December 1, .:20.10
Mee will begi pt 7 p.m.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one
motion unless a re for removal for discussion or explanation is received from the Bo ard or a
member of the public.
2-A. Approve the minutes of the Re Meetin of .November 3, 20.10.
2-B. Approve a Waiver. of License Fees for American Red Cross, Ba Area Chapter at
Buildin 8.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3-A. Desi -a Member of the Alameda Reuse and .Redevelopme nt Authorit Board
to Serve as th N Alameda. Point Re Board Represen
4. ORAL REPORTS.
4-A. Oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisor Board (RAB)
representa
Hi of November 4 Alameda Poi RAB Me.et.i
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, .NON- AOEN.DA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
(An pers m a y address th e g ov.ernJn g :b.od y Jn re g ard t o .an matter .o which
the g overnin g bod j urisdiction. that is not on.the a
6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
6-A. Alameda Point Communit Forums Upd
6-B. Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authorit Board Composition: Options for
New Structure (continued from November 16, 2010).
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This meeting will be cablecast live on channel 15.
Notes
Sign language interpreters will be available on request. Please contact the ARRA Secretary at
747 -4800 at least 72 hours before the meeting to request an interpreter.
Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) is available.
a Minutes of the meeting are available in enlarged print.
Audio tapes of the meeting are available for review at the ARRA offices upon request.
x a CITY OF ALAMEDA CALIFORNIA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 1 1 2010 7:01 P.M.
Location.: Cit Council Chambers, Cit Hall, corner of Santa Clara Ave and Oak Street
Public Participation: An wishin to address the Council on a items or
business introduced b Councilmembers Members ma speak for a maximum of 3
minutes per a item when the subject is before the Council
1 ROLL CALL Cit Council
2. AGENDA ITEM
2-A. Recommendation to Approve Sublease A with Mala Restaurant
Group LLC for 1363 Park Street. (Economic Development)
3. COUNCIL REFERRAL
Matters placed on the a b a Councilmember ma be acted upon or
scheduled as a future a item
3-A. Consider Directin the Interim Cit Mana to Finalize Ne for .a Lease
of the Mif Albri Golf Course for Senior and Youth Pla with Desi
Representatives of the Alameda Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and/or. Its
Workin Subcommittee, Consistent with the Spirit of the Tentative. Business
Term Sheet Dated June 3, 2010- and Authorizin Reservin $100,000 from the
Golf Course Enterprise Fund Available Cash Balance to Help Secure the
$250,000 Grant Offered b Wadsworth Golf Charities for Capital Improvements
to the Mif Albri Golf Course. (Vice Ma deHaan)
4. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (Communications from Council
Councilmembers can address an matter, includin reportin on an
Conferences or meetin attended
4-A. Consideration of Ma nominations for appointments to the Housin
Commission Plannin Board Public Art Commission and Transportation
Commission.
5. ADJOURNMENT Cit Council
Beverl iOng Mtor
UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(
Wednesday, November 3, 2019
The meeting convened at 7:29 p.m. with Chair Johnson presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Beverly Johnson
Boardmember Lena Tam
Boardmember Frank Matarrese
Boardmember Marie Gilmore
Vice Chair Doug deHaan
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2 -A. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 0, 2010.
Member Matarrese moved. for approval of the Consent calendar. vice chair deHaan
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote 5
3 -A. Consider Request from Alameda Point Collaborative to Support their Community
Planning Efforts by Reimbursing unpaid SunCal Consultant Expenses and
Collateralizing a $50,000 Loan for relocation Planning Studies Should Funds from
Private Development Be Unavailable within 36 Months.
The Deputy City Manager Development Services provided an overview of the staff report.
Chair Johnson inquired if the expenditure is considered a predevelopment cost for SunCal, to
which the Deputy City Manager Development Services answered in the affirmative. Chair
Johnson inquired if staff has made efforts to have SunCal fulfil their comm itment for payment.
The Deputy City Manager Development Services explained that the Alameda Point
Collaborative (APC) has tried diligently, without success, to have SunCal fulfill its commitment.
Chair Johnson recommended continued efforts to pursue SunCal and inquired why funds from
the SunCal escrow account are not being used to pay this bill. The Executive Director
explained that the predevelopment escrow account is for obligations that SunCal has to the .City
and that the terms of the escrow account do not allow the City to direct the escrow agent to pay
any invoices. Also, the City cannot interfere in the contractual relationship between SunCal and
APC.
Doug Biggs, Executive Director of APC further explained that he has contacted SunCal multiple
times to request payment, and the responses provided no resolution to the problem and
payments have not been made. Chair Johnson asked Mr. Biggs if APC has filed a lawsuit
against SunCal to collect the funds owed. Mr. Biggs explained that the contract SunCal
required APC sign has a no- lawsuit clause and that APC would have to go through mediation.
Chair Johnson inquired whether APC has demanded mediation pursuant to its contract, to
which Mr. Biggs responded in the negative. Chair Johnson recommended that APC go through
the binding arbitration process.
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Member Matarrese commented that SunCal had no problem spending approximately $50,000
on an election mailer a month ago. Member Matarrese supports APC's request, but would like
to require that APC start the proceedings on their contractual remedy to the outstanding bill.
Member Gilmore requested an update and report on the status of the p edevelopment costs,
and of the ARRA budget. The Deputy City Manager Development Services informed Member
Gilmore and the Board that staff will incorporate the ARRA .budget and .Predevelopment costs
information into the update /staff report that will be presented. to the Board in January.
Vice Chair deHaan inquired how the APC will pay back. a $50,000 loan. Mr.. Biggs explained
that the Project Implementation Loan (PIS) is from the Corporation for Supportive Housing.
Traditionally, these loans are paid off by development fees, but since the development plans for
Alameda Point are uncertain at this time, APC is asking the City to back them up.
The Deputy city Manager Development Services. stated that. the predevelopment planning
cost will be wrapped into the total cost of. the projeot .and financed. through every available
funding source to make the consolidation and relocation work.
Speakers: Jon Spangler spoke in support of APC's .request.
Member Matarrese motioned to approve the recommendation .to co lateralize $50,00.0 for
the pursuit of the planning study, with the requirement that the APC formally invoke their
remedy in their contract in pursuit of reimbursement by SunCail. Member Matarrese also
requested that the Vork done by the contractor be .under public .domain so. that it is not
proprietary to APC since it is being underwritten by the RRA. Vice chair deHaan
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote 5
4 -A. oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) representative
Highlights of October 7 Alameda Point RAB Meeting..
Member Matarrese did not attend .the October 7th meetin g g
but will attend the RAB meeting on
Nov. 4. Member Matarrese provided. comments on Dr. Russell's highlights, stating that most of
the activities described are actual remediation activities. He. called particular attention to• the
record of decision on Site .2 which is the southwest portion of the base. There was discussion of
a cap and cover for that. contamination. Member. Matarrese would like Dr. Russell to
recommend a strategy to make sure anything that is radioactive is removed from Site 2.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
There were no speakers.
6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
6 -A. Presentation on Request for Qualifications for a Resource Team for Redevelopment
of Alameda Point.
The Deputy City Manager Development Services gave a brief summary on steps staff is
taking to move the going forward process. In the next week or two, staff will send out a Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) for land use planning, urban design, sustainable green design and
infrastructure planning, civil engineering, transportation planning, fiscal impact land use
economics and financial analysis, adaptive reuse and historic preservation. Staff will leverage
other citywide planning efforts that are already funded through other sources and that are
concurrent with the Alameda Point planning process.
Vice Chair deHaan inquired what the timeframe for the consultants will be and which City staff
will be on the Resource Team. The Deputy City Manager Development Services responded
that it is atwo- tiered planning process. The first tier gets the project to June in order to start
the 18 -24 mo. CEQA process, and the NEPA process, a project description will be needed. The
second tier is the entitlement approval process. The Executive Director stated that the staff
members on the team will include the Executive Director (Ann Marie Gallant), Deputy City
Manager Development Services (Jennifer Ott), Planning Services Manager (Andrew Thomas),
and the Public Works Director (Matt Naclerio).
Member Gilmore inquired about the funding sources for this Resource Team. The Executive
Director stated that the funding sources include grants, other regulatory agency support, ARRA
lease revenues, and funds from the CIC.
The presentation was for information only. No action was required.
6 -13. Alameda Point Community Forums Reminder.
The Deputy City Manager —.Development services summarized the Alameda Point Community
Forums schedule as follows. Tues. 1119 at Grand Pavilion, Thurs. 11118 at Mastick Senior
Center, and Wed. 1218 at the O'Club. In Jan 2011, there will be a tenant forum, and in
February, a business and economic development forum is scheduled. All meetings are from
6:30 p.m. 8 :30 p.m.
Attendees will be asked to participate in small group discussions related to key topics, including
land use, parks and open space, transportation and access, architecture character and building
types, historic character, and adaptive reuse. Then everyone will participate in an exercise
discussing community benefits. An extensive workbook will be posted on the new Alameda
Point Redevelopment website at www.alam
7. REFERRALS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Done.
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
Meeting was adjourned at 8 :20 p.m. by Chair ,Johnson.
Respectfully submitted,
Irm Glidden
ARRA Secretary
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Memorandum
To:, Honorable Chair and
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
From: Ann Marie Gallant
Interim city Manager
Date; December 1, 2010
Re: Approve a Waiver of License .Fees for American Red cross, Bay Area
chapter at Building 8
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American Red Cross, Bay Area chapter (AMR) is a non profit medical organization
serving the needs of the Bay Area public. AMR is actively involved in the local City of
Alameda community through providing disaster preparedness and .response, first aid,
CPR training, youth programs in middle and high schools, and social services and
referrals.
DISCUSSION
AMR is seeking a 12 month license agreement for storage space of approximately
10,000 square feet in Building 8, located at 2350 Saratoga Street in Alameda Point.
They will be storing their overflow of durable goods (furniture, equiprne.nt, cots, etc.)
because they have received an excess of donations. They are. seeking approval. of a
license fee waiver from the ARRA for their use of Building 8 as temporary storage and
will be required to provide insurance and comply with all regulations for use of the
building at Alameda Point.
AMR already stores emergency response materials in Building 92 at Alameda Point.
This proposed additional space allows AMR to process donations over the 12 -month
period while maintaining available space in Building 92, which is needed for staging and
receiving other supplies in the event of an emergency.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact. Building 8 has no electricity and is ideal for storage only.
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Honorable Chair and December 1, 2010
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authorit Pa 2 of 2
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a waiver of license fees for the American Red Cross, Ba Area Chapter.
Re p c -full submitted,
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Economic Development Director
Alameda Reuse a Redevelopment Authorit
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authorit
From: Ann Marie Gallant
Interim Executive Director
Date: December 1, 2010
Re: Desi a Member of the Alameda Reuse and R edev e lopment
Authorit Board to Serve as the New Alameda Point Restoration
Advisor Board Representative
BACKGROUND
The Restoration Advisor Board (RAB) is a volunteer g roup formed ..and suppor b
the United States Nav (Nav to provide comm unit input to t h e environmental
restoration and r.emediatio process at Alameda Point and to S u pple m ent. the Jor
Comprehensive. Environmental. Response, Co and. Liabilit Act ..(CERCLA)
re for public. involve The formation. and operation of -th.p. RAB .1
g overned b Department of Defense policies and The RAB works in
partnership with the Base Cleanup Team (BCT} on cleanup issues .and. related matters.
The BCT is composed of the Environmental Protection. A (EPA), the Gal.ifornia
Environmental Protection .A -Department of Toxic Substances Control, (DTBC the
Re Water Qualit Control Board, and the. N av Cit staff: and consultants
participate in the .BCT meetin Throu th RAB, stake. holders review progress and
have a voice in the de.cision-maki.n -pr Each RAB includes a N a v y staff cp -ch
and a communit co-chair, elected b the RAB.
In March 2004, the ARRA desi Boardmember Frank Matarrese for app
to the RAB in order to promote g reater participation and coordination in the Na v
remediation process.
DISCUSSION
Boardmember Matarrese attended the monthl RAB me and provided.. a n oral
report of the meetin to the..ARRA. Since Member Matarrese's term is ending, it .is
recommended that the ARRA desi a new Boardmember to serve as the RAB
representative.
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Honorabl Chair and December 1 1 2010
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authorit Pa 2 of 2
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no cost to j oin the RAB and no fiscal impact to the ARRA or Cit of Alameda
bud if an ARRA member participates on the RAB.
RECOMMENDATION
Desi an ARRA Boardmember to serve as the new Alameda Point Restoration
Advisor Board representative.
e pect ull submitted,
A n, ifer Ott
Deput Executive Director
Russell Resources, Inc,,
environmental management
Alameda Point RAB Meeting on November 4, 2010
Highlights and Analysis
RAB members present Dale Smith (Community Co- chair), George Humphreys, Joan Konrad,
James Leach, Jean Sweeney, Jinn Sweeney, and Michael John Torrey.
Remediation and other field work in progress
o A N avy/EPA /University of Florida field research study is in. progress at Plume 4 -1,
immediately north of Building 360 near Alameda Point's east entrance. The research
focuses on better characterizing the solvent contamination in groundwater prior to
remedy selection and design. This research should improve not only the Navy's cleanup
of OU -2B groundwater, but similar contamination elsewhere.
o A pilot test of groundwater treatment at the IR Site l landfill is underway during October
through mid- November.
o At IR Site 28 (Todd Shipyards), groundwater monitoring and vegetation re- establishment
will take place during November.
o Groundwater monitoring at IR Site 26 (northernmost hangar in the western hangar row)
is being conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of in situ blorernediation treatment there.
o Radiological status surveys of selected buildings to rule out potential radiological
residues are ongoing.
o The air spargelvapor extraction system to treat groundwater contaminated with benzene
and naphthalene at Alameda Point OU -5 and FISCA IR Site 2 is operating.
o Most of the petroleum contaminated groundwater treatment operation near the Atlantic
Avenue entrance has been completed. However, further groundwater treatment is being
conducted in a small area near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Orion Street where
higher petroleum levels persist.
o Mobilization and other preparation for dredging Seaplane Lagoon are taking place. The
dredging is scheduled to occur between January 4 and March 15, 2011.
o Additional demolition of Building 459 (the former gas station at the corner of west
Tower Avenue and Main Street) is planned for the week of November 29. Additional
excavation of metals contaminated soiL is scheduled for the weep. of December G.
Expanded Site Inspection for FED-1A, FED -2B FED -2C
The Navy previewed the draft final Expanded SI report for the FED -to -FED parcels in the
runway area. This report builds augments the May 2008 draft SI report for these FED -to -FED
parcels to present and evaluate the results of newly collected data, which address data gaps,
agency concerns, recommendations for further action, and transfer. The expanded SI field work
included analysis of 577 soil samples and 80 groundwater samples. The draft final report
recommends no further evaluation for FED -2B (wetlands in the southeastern portion of the
runways) and FED -2C (a buffer strip im mediately west of the western hangar row). The report
also recommends revising the boundary of IR Site 33 to exclude the portions of it that are in
FD -2B Finally, two areas are recommended for further groundwater monitoring. Of interest:
Mr. Jiro Leach, a RAB member who is a civil engineer, stated that the concrete in the runways
RRI, 440 Nova Albion Way, Suite 1, San Rafael, California 94993 415.902.3123 fax 815.
Agenda Item #4-
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December 1, 2010 highlights and Analysis
has enough value, when recycled as aggregate for new concrete, to pay for the cost of
demolishing it and transporting it offsite.
IR Site 32 Draft Final Radiological Characterization Surve work Plan
The Navy explained its planned radiological characterization of soil in IR Site 32 (the Northwest
Ordnance Storage Area). IR Site 32 is immediately east of Ili. Site l (1945- 1956.. Disposal
Area). IR. Site 32 was expanded to include much of IR Site 1, excepting mainly its landfill cells,
after investigation of the landfill showed that its radiologicaly contaminated ..soil is more
widespread and extends further eastward than formerly believed. one major objective of the
radiological surveying IR Site 32 is to document the eastern and southern boundaries of the
radiological contamination. The boundary of IR Site .32 will be revised to e ncompass the full
extent of radiologically contaminated soil. The survey field work will occur in January� through
March 2411, and a draft revised RI/FS for IR Site 32 will be issued in May.
RRl, 440 Bova Albion Way, Suite 1, Son Rafael, California 94903 415. 902.3123 fox 815.572.8600
Item 6-A is an oral report
A Communit Plannin Workbook will be provided
to the Board under separate cover
To download a di version of this workbook, or to participate in an online
workbook, please visit:
[it ti w.ala ard
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CITY OF ALAMEDA
Memorandum
To: Honorable Ma and
Members of the Cit Council
From: Ann Marie Gallant
Interim Cit Mana
Date: December 1 1 2010
Re: Approve Sublease A with Mala Restaurant Group, LLC. for
1363 Park Street
In Ma 2001, the Cit of Alameda reached a settlement a with Che L un
Benevolent Association, the propert owners of 1363 and 1365 Park Street, (Propert
Owner), and the business owner of a check cashin store that was .leasin this.:space
from the Propert Owner. The Cit g oal for the settlement a ne was
to obtain a more appropriate tenant for this prime retail space, loca ted on one of t he
main Intersections in the Park Street business district. As part of the settlement
a the Cit assumed the check cashin business' lease, becomin the tenant
of the Propert Owner. The Cit lease terms with the Propert Diner. provide that all
rent collected from the subtenants b the Cit is passed on to the Propert Owner.
In 2004, the Cit subleased the tenant spaces to Robeks Juice and P-eet's Coffee Tea
at 1363 and 1365 Park Street, respectivel Robeks Juice vacated their space .on.June
14 2010, due to a decline in the econom increased competition, and mana
issues. As a result, staff issued a re for proposals from potential retailers for the
vacant space and received four responses. Based on an evaluation of the responses,
staff recommends that the Cit enter into a sublease with Mala Restaurant
Group, LLC (Mala Express) due to their uni dinin concept, professional
experience, and financial stren (Exhibit 1).
DISCUSSION
Mala Express will brin a new culinar concept to the Park Street business
district and to the Cit as a whole. Mala Express plans to introduce an affordable
dinin experience featurin exotic spices and flavors from the Mala Archipela in
Asia. The restaurant will feature dishes of chicken, ve fish, and shrimp in a
variet of sauces. No alcoholic bevera are planned to be sold. The owners are
experienced food service and restaurant operators/mana with past businesses
includin Cinnabon in Santa Rosa; Mrs. Fields Cookies in Berkele Winchell's Donuts
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in Union City; Yakety Yak Coffeehouse in San Francisco; and Dreyers Ice Cream in
Malaysia. The owners plan to open five similar restaurants in the Bay Area within the
next gear.
A summary of the key terms of the sublease are as follows:
Terra. The terra of the sublease is 48 months. The lease then reverts to a direct
lease with the Property Owner. At that time, the City will no longer be a party to
the lease.
Lease Rate. The lease rate is $2.50 per square foot, payable in equal monthly
installments of $3,675. Rent will increase annually in accordance to the
Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Tenant Improvement Allowance. The City will provide the space to the tenant
free of rent for a 12 -month build -out and start -up period as a contribution in -lieu
of a cash tenant improvement allowance towards the significant tenant
improvements required to occupy the space, which has never previously been a
restaurant. The improvements will yield a significantly enhanced property for the
Property owners. The tenant improvements are estimated to cost $250,000.
Opening Date. The tenant will be required to open within six months after the
execution of the lease. The restaurant expects the tenant work to take about six
months., with a planned opening in spring 2011.
Hours of operation. MalayAsian Express plans to serve lunch and dinner,
opening at 11 a.m. until a minimum of 8 p.m. in the evening.
Repairs Prior to Lease Commencement. The CIC will be required to make
repairs to the space prior to the commencement of tenant improvements. These
type of improvements are typical during a transition from one tenant to another,
include rernediation of mold from a water leak, floor repair, and plumbing. Total
repairs to date are $6,150 and are not expected to exceed $20,000. These
repairs are consistent with the CIC's obligation under the 2001 Faster Lease.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to the City from entering into this sublease with IvlalayAsian
Express. The City's lease terms with the Property Owner provide that all rent collected
from the subtenants by the City is passed on directly to the Property owner. The repair
work is being done by the CIC is being funded with Commercial Revitalization funds.
Honorable Ma and December 1, 2010
Members of the Cit Council Pa 3 of 3
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
Alameda Downtown Vision Plan, Ma 2000, Strate A, Recruit and retain new retail
uses that address Alameda residents' needs and desires and complement existin Park
Street businesses.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the sublease a with the Mala Restaurant Group, LLC for 1363
Park Street
DES/EF:ry
Exhibit:
1. A of Sublease between Cit of Alameda and Mala Restaurant
Group, LLC for the Sublease of 1363 Park Street, Alameda, California on file in
Cit Clerk's Office
COUNCIL REFERRAL FORM
Name of Councilmernber re referral: DouqdeHaan
Date of submission to Cit Clerk (must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. on the
Monda before the Council meetin re October 11 2010
Council Meetin date: October 19, 2010
Brief description of the sub to be printed on the a sufficient to inform
the Cit Council and public of the nature of the referral:
1. Direct the Interim Cit Mana to finalize ne for a lease of. the
Wif Albri g olf course for senior and y outh play, with desi
representatives of the Alameda Junior Golf Association "AJGA" and/or its
workin subcommittee, consistent with the spirit of the tentative business term
sheet dated June 3, 2010.
2. Authorize reservin $100,000 from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund,
available cash balance, to help secure the $250,000 g rant offered b Wadsworth
Golf Charities for capital improvements to a Mif Albri Golf Course.
Council Referral #3-A
12-1-10 Special Meeting
Attachment: Presented by Alameda Junior Golf Mif Albright Task Group
Norma Arnerich, Tony corcia, Jane sullwold, Joe Van Winkle
On January 6, 2010, city staff recommended to council that the M Albright
par-3 golf course be closed. After hearing from Alameda citizens, council
unanimously rejected that recornmendation .and instead directed consideration of
operation of the Mif by a non profit organization.
On February 16, 2010, representatives of the "beep the Mif' coalition presented
a report to Council on non profit operation of the Mif by the Alameda Junior Golf
Association "AJGA The council unanimously voted to re
q uest that AJGA
provide a written proposal to city staff.
AJGA complied with council's request. on March 10, 2010, representatives of
the "Keep the Mif' coalition and AJGA presented this proposal to Council in open
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session. At that meeting, Chris seiald, president of the Perforce Foundation
announced that the Foundation had offered a $20,000 ch2 e rant" to
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the start -up costs of the non profit operation, and Jane Sul weld, chair of .the
Alameda Golf Commission, reported that the community already ad pledged
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close to the amount of the challenge.
After foregoing presentation and discussion, "councilrnember Matarrese moored
approval of negotiating with both parties with the understandin that corn orients
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stated the starting point would be two. 18-hole courses.and looki for financial
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feasibility; direction .is to comeback with a.business terra sheet based on the
starting point, incorporating the non- profit aspec t for operating par ar 3 aid
working backwards from there. of Larch +0, 20� 0, errs 1lasis sup lied
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The motion was adopted on a vote of fouryes and .one.ab.stention. The interim
City Manager stated that a term sheet could. be. provided in .Jul
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On May 11, 2010, at a meeting with the Mayor, 'rice .Mayor, City staff,
representatives of Alameda Junior Golf, and .Wadsworth Golf. charities
"Wadsworth"), Wadsworth offered a grant of .$250,000 for renovation and
improvement of the.Mif (as well as services prov at a di scount or at cost if
the city committed to spend $100,000 for the same purp This offer was
subsequently confirmed in a letter dated June 25, 2010, which req uested a
response by August, 20 10.
After the direction given by council on March 10, AJGA representatives .met
multiple [three] times with city staff to discuss terms for a lease of the Mif by the
City to AJGA. on June 3, 201 AJGA presented a term sheet that took account
of all of the concerns expressed in those meetings by City staff and the City's
consultant, and, a week later, responded in writing to each of to the consultant's
subsequent concerns. since that time, City staff has not an challenged of the
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statements in the AJGA memorandum, has made no counter- proposal to the
June 3 term sheet, and specifically confirmed that AJGA had met all of the Cit y 's
requests.
On July 10, 201 0, The First Tee, a national organization devoted to romotin
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junior golf, wrote a letter supporting AJGA's plan to operate the.Mif. And on
August 28, The First Tee of Oakland participated in Alameda Junior Golf's "Youth
on the Mif' Tournament.
City staff has informed Wadsworth that, despite Wadworth's request that the City
respond to its offer by the end of August, staff would be unable to p
res and until
"the fall." [Wadsworth, in communication with City staff, confirmed that its g rant
commitment was not in jeopardy through 2010.
The summer months, when children are out of school, are the prime time for the
Mif. i n its business plan, AJGA contemplated an aggressive care
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the course during the summer of 2010. Inability to conclude .lease neg otiations
with Alameda Junior Golf made it impossible td.irnplernent this plan, as. the
course remained under "caretaker" operation b lei ers orts.
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As discussed above, by March 201 .0, in response .to a challenge from. the.
Perforce Foundation, Alameda citizens had led ed close to 20
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start -up costs for non- profit operation of the .Mif. These led es of tour
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cannot be realized unless and until a lease.ith AJGA is concluded.
In addition, as discussed above, in May 2010, Wadsworth offered a $25o,o0o
grant for renovation and improvement of the Mif. According o .the golf industry
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experts at Wadsworth, now is the time to negotiate contracts with contractors
who are eager for work in .this uncertain economy If City Council a
Y y cts ptornptly,
work can be started during the winter months when y
p
la is down. Wadsworth
has proven remarkably patient in extendin ifis offer to Alameda. Howe g its
patience is not limitless, and Wadsworth is. known to be ex lorin other
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opportunities to make investments in the Bay Area.
Legal documentation for a lease of the Mif by the City to AJGA will not be
complicated Templatesfor.similar leases for the Alameda Little Leagu u
g e and
Alameda soccer.are readily available. The First Tee has also provided examples
specific to small golf courses.
Action is required before the opportunity to benefit this community is lost.
CURRENT APPLICATIONS
HOUSING COMMISSION
ONE VACANCY
(Full term expiring 06/30/14)
Melanie A. Bran
Dorie Lofstronl -Perez
Diane Smithem
Re: Agenda [term #4-A
12 -01-10
CURRENT APPLICATIONS
PLANNING BOARD
ONE VACANCY
(Full teen expiring 6/30/14)
Karen Bey
Melanie Braun
Ian Couwezberg
Gregg deHaan
Dorothy Freeman
Mike Heuiebeery
Charlyn Hook
Kristoffer Koster
Thuy Nguyen
Robert Robillard
Thomas S axby
Ruben Tilos
Charles Patrick Wallis
Re: Agenda Item #4 -A
1z -v1 -10
CURRENT APPLICA.TIONS
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
'I`HREE VACANCIES
(One full term expiring 6/30/12; one partial term expiring 6/30/12; and
one partial tcnn expiring 6/30/11)
Gary F. Coizoglio
Gloria Guerra
Eric J. Kos
Nick A. Myerhoff
Re: Agenda [tern ##4E -A
12-01-10
CURRENT APPLICATIONS
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
FOUR VACANCIES
(Two full terms expiring 6/30/14; two fiill terms expiring 6/30/13)
Brett Allen
Michele Bellows
Thomas B ertken
Deborah James
Paul F. Mahler
R.oi1 Silva
Thomas H. Squire
Jolu1 Tallltsch
Jesus Vargas
Re: Agenda Item #4-A
12 -01 -10