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1997-12-16 ARRA PacketNanette Banks ARRA Management Analyst AGENDA Special Meeting of the Governing Body of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority * * * * * * ** Alameda City Hall Council Chamber, Room 390 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 Tuesday, December 16, 1997 Meeting will begin at 7:20 p.m. IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE AUTHORITY: (1) Please file a speaker's slip with the secretary, and upon recognition by the Chair, approach the rostrum and state your name. Speakers are limited to three minutes per item. (2) Lengthy testimony should be submitted in writing and only a summary of pertinent points presented verbally. (3) Applause or demonstrations are prohibited during ARRA meetings. 1. ROLL CALL 2. ACTION ITEMS 2 -A. Report from the ARRA Executive Director recommending adoption of the plans, specifications and estimates and authorization to call for bids for construction contracts to upgrade building 530, project number 07- 49- 03698 -530A. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) (Any person may address the governing body in regard to any matter over which the governing body has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance, that is not on the agenda.) 4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY 5. ADJOURNMENT Notes: • Sign language interpreters will be available on request. Please contact Margaret Ensley, ARRA Secretary, at 864 -3400 at least 72 hours before the meeting to request an interpreter. • Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) is available. • Minutes of the meeting are available in enlarged print. • Audio tapes of the meeting are available for review at the ARRA offices upon request. This meeting will be simultaneously broadcast on cable channel 22. The next regular ARRA meeting is Wednesday, January 7, 1998. Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum December 11, 1997 TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Kay Miller, Executive Director SUBJ: Report from the ARRA Executive Director recommending adoption of the plans, specifications and estimates and authorization to call for bids for construction contracts to upgrade building 530, project number 07 -49- 03698 -530A. Background: The ARRA recently approved a ten -year lease with Tower Aviation for building 530. When the board approved the lease, . staff informed them we would be using EDA funds to upgrade the building. These upgrades will constitute the second of several projects to be funded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) construction grant awarded August 1997. It is necessary to expedite the bid and construction process in order to accommodate Tower Aviation's need to occupy the building as soon as possible. Discussion: The improvements to building 530 include parking facilities, provision of utility services consisting of gas, electric, and water, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and office upgrades, new lighting and alarm systems, asbestos and lead abatement, waterproofing work, major retrofit of the building's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), security and sprinkler systems. Estimated cost to upgrade this 75,000 square foot building is $600,000 to $700,000. Architectural and engineering plans and specifications are available for review at the City Engineer's Office during normal business hours. A categorical exemption for this project was filed in May 1996 (Planning Board Resolution No. 96 -21). An expedited schedule for project completion includes adoption of plans and advertisement at the December 16 City Council and ARRA meetings; advertisement requesting bids run from December 18 -30; bids due January 21, 1998; construction award, approval, and ratification on February 3 and 4, 1998; construction from February through May 1998; and move -in by Tower Aviation in May 1998. FiscaLImpact: These improvements are required to comply with code requirements and allow the building to be occupied. Projected gross rental revenue during the ten -year lease with Tower Aviation is $2.6 million. EDA grant funds will cover 75% of construction costs. The required local match to cover the remaining 25% of construction costs will be paid from ARRA lease revenues. Recommendation: It is recommended that the ARRA governing body, by motion, authorize adoption of the plans and specifications and authorize a call for bids for construction contracts to upgrade building 530 at Alameda Point, project 07 -49- 03698 -530A. Respectfully submitted, UL(i CLpu.) Kay Miller Executive Director H:\ARRA\STAFFREP\1997\BLDG530.EDA 1. AGENDA Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority * * * * * * ** Alameda City Hall Council Chamber, Room 390 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. City Hall will open at 5:15 p.m. IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE AUTHORITY: (1) Please file a speaker's slip with the secretary, and upon recognition by the Chair, approach the rostrum and state your name. Speakers are limited to three minutes per item. (2) Lengthy testimony should be submitted in writing and only a summary of pertinent points presented verbally. (3) Applause or demonstrations are prohibited during ARRA meetings. 1. ROLL CALL 2. CONSENT CALENDAR 2 -A. Approval of the minutes of the special meeting and the regular . meeting of November 5, 1997. 3. ACTION ITEMS 3 -B. Report from the Executive Director recommending endorsement of the proposed grant proposal for the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority to the Office of Economic Adjustment for the 1998/1999 fiscal year. 3 -C. Report and recommendation by the Executive Director for approval of the proposed 1998 budget for ARRA lease revenue. 3 -D. Recommendation for ARRA acceptance of the Port of Oakland request for the inclusion of Alameda Point for study as an alternative site for clean dredge spoils in the Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed Oakland Navigation Improvement Project (50 -foot project). 3 -E. Recommendation from the Executive Director that the ARRA hire a consultant to assist in conducting a marketing outreach effort for the campus area at Alameda Point. 4. ORAL REPORTS 4 -F Presentation by Lorraine Giordano on Workers to Business Qwners Program. 4 -G Oral report from the BRAG updating the ARRA on current activities. ARRA Agenda - December 3, 1997 Page 2 4 41. Written status report from the Executive Director on ARRA activities. 1. Status of the ex- HORNET donation. 2. Golf course feasibility study. 3. Special ARRA meeting scheduled on December 16. 4 -I. Oral report from the Executive Director (non - discussion items). 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) (Any person may address the governing body in regard to any matter over which the governing body has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance, that is not on the agenda.) 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY 7. ADJOURNMENT Notes. • Sign language interpreters will be available on request. , Please contact Margaret Ensley, ARRA Secretary, at 864 -3400 at least 72 hours before the meeting to request an interpreter. • Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) is available. • Minutes of the meeting are available in enlarged print. • Audio tapes of the meeting are available for review at the ARRA offices upon request. This meeting will be simultaneously broadcast on cable channel 22. A special ARRA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 1997. The next regular ARRA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 1998. No food or drinks are allowed in the Council Chambers UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, November 5, 1997 The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. with Chair Appezzato presiding. Chair Appezzato congratulated Mark Friedman, alternate to Supervisor Wilma Chan, on his election to the El Cerrito City Council. ROB . ALT. Present: Chair Ralph Appezzato, Mayor, City of Alameda Roberta Brooks, alternate to Sandre Swanson, District Director, 9th Congressional District (arrived at 5:42 p.m.) Albert DeWitt, Councilmember, City of Alameda Barbara Kerr, Councilmember, City of Alameda Tony Daysog, Councilmember, City of Alameda James Sweeney, alternate to Karin Lucas, Councilmember,. City of Alameda Mark Friedman, alternate to Wilma Chan, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, District 3 Kathleen Ornelas, alternate to Ellen Corbett, Mayor, City of San Leandro (arrived at 5:50 p.m.) Absent: Henry Chang, Jr., alternate to Elihu Harris, Mayor, City of Oakland Ardella Dailey, Ex- officio, Alameda Unified School District Ex- officio: Lee Perez, Ex- officio, Base Reuse Advisory Group CONSENT CALENDAR Chair Appezzato congratulated Mark Friedman on his election to the El Cerrito City Council. 2 -A. 2 -B in her caps ular meeting of Thursday, October 9,1997 • o t ••s u -14 1• ■• M•1. : 881 • rrr contribution to the ARRA_and the community • :. .• •• •• • 1. • • 11.. • : • •1 .11 -11. Member Kerr moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Alternate Friedman and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes: 6. Noes: 0. Absent: 3 - Alternates Brooks and Ornelas arrived subsequent to the vote; Alternate Chang, absent. ACTION ITEMS 3 -C Report recommending authorization for the�Fx�cutive Directoro finalizes and execute a ten - year lease for building 39 with Delphi Productions Member DeWitt questioned why the building was being leased at such a low rate— $0.25 /sq.ft., and mentioned that EDA funds were being used to upgrade the building. Facilities Manager Ed Levine stated that $0.25 /sq.ft. was comparable to the area's market rate for 110,000 square feet of unimproved industrial space, citing that the Del Monte warehouse was leased at the same rate. He added that the improvements being made to the building were simply to bring it up to code compliance or zero level. recycled paper 1 H:\ARRA\MINUTES \1997 \I I- 5- 97.MIN Member Daysog moved for approval. The motion was seconded by Alternate Sweeney and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes: 7. Noes: 0. Absent: 2 - Alternates Ornelas arrived subsequent to the vote; Alternate Chang was absent. 3 -D Report recommending approval of the construction bid specifications and authorization to call • • • • • • 1: • •U •." • • • u ber #07- 49 -0.. 69A Alternate Friedman motioned approval of the item. The motion was seconded by Member DeWitt and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes: 7. Noes: 0. Absent: 2 - Alternate Ornelas arrived subsequent to the vote; Alternate Chang was absent. 3 -E BR AG recommendation reg Museum/Alameda Naval Air Museum Speakers. Marilyn York, Alameda Naval Air Museum, stated that they had worked long and hard to turn out a beautiful museum and asked the board to vote for the proposal. Barbara Baack, Alameda Naval Air Museum, stated that they had joined with Western Aerospace Museum in order to form a world class museum unlike any other on the West Coast and requested the board to vote in favor or the proposal. Ronald T. Reuther, Western Aerospace, stated that the museum consortium would result in significant tourism that would be of financial, cultural, and historical benefit to the City. Chair Appezzato questioned the financial impact, asking if the City would be held harmless for any financial costs whatsoever. Executive Director Miller answered that the City and the ARRA would bear no financial responsibility. The Western Aerospace Museum/Alameda Naval Air Museum consortium (consortium) will be responsible for capital improvements, Navy common area service charges, their utilities, etc., as stated in item 3 -F. This item, 3 -E, is a three -part BRAG recommendation that: (1) ARRA execute a lease for building 77 at nominal cost—as recommended by ARRA staff in item 3 -F below; (2) to hold off action on hangar 41 for finite amount of time (the consortium has agreed to submit a business plan for hangar 41 by the end of the year); and (3) that ARRA endorse the consortium's funding applications. • to 1" • • 1 . • 11 A " 1 • Chair Appezzato asked when the property would revert back to other uses in the event that it does not prove to be viable. Executive Director Miller stated that by approving item 3 -F below, the ARRA would enter into a five -year lease. If the project proves financially infeasible, the lease would terminate. Brief comments and questions followed, with Member Kerr complimenting Marilyn York and Barbara Baack on the persistence and dedication they have shown over these years to keep the Alameda Naval Air Museum alive under difficult circumstances and in joining forces with the Western Aerospace Museum to make both projects much more likely to proceed. Member DeWitt moved to accept the BRAG recommendation. The motion was seconded by Member Kerr and passed unanimously: 8. 3 -F Report recommending authorization for th�F_xeci1 iv •Dire or oJ1nalize_and execute a five - yeaar, no -cost leas_efor building 77 with the joint_West- u : - • • . - u - u . 1• - • a Naval Air Museum Alternate Brooks moved to accept the recommendation. The motion was seconded by Member Kerr and passed unanimously: 8. ®recycled paper 2 H:\ARRA\MINUTES \1997\11- 5- 97.MIN Speakers. Stephen Keachie, long -time local pilot, flight instructor, and supporter of the proposed Naval Air Museum and Aircraft Carrier Hornet, displayed a map and outlined a temporary, interim -use proposal for runway 7 -25 to help land historic aircraft in support of the museum and the Hornet. Historic planes would approach from the west over the bay during midday hours to bring in airworthy aircraft for display. Mr. Keachie stated that a detailed proposal would be submitted within two weeks. Red Wetherill, Airport Operations Committee member, stated his support of the recommendation, reminded the board that the AOC had twice recommended against the proposed airfield, and requested their committee be included in all future deliberations. Joe Davis, Nimitz Field Project, stated that he had put three years of effort into trying to save the airfield and it was unfortunate for the Bay Area that the political realities of the time would not allow it to happen. He outlined the benefits, the airfield opposition's objections, and his refutations to those objections. Kurt Bohan, airfield proponent, voiced his objection to the recommendation, stating that it was a struggle between the airfield enthusiasts and pro- development forces. He encouraged the board strongly to defeat 3 -G for the good of the community and the nation. Sam Broadnax, Nimitz Airfield Project, did not speak but voiced his support for the statement of Joe Davis. Jack Meyers, Nimitz Airfield Project, did not speak but voiced his support for the statement of Joe Davis. Hugh McKay, Nimitz airfield Project, declined to speak. Don Crosatto, Machinists Union, stated that three months ago the union was approached by the Intercontinental Technologies Group. They are interested in moving onto the base to rehabilitate Boeing 727 aircraft, which would create 600 jobs to start and upwards of 3,000 at completion. The 90 -day process would involve two flights per month. On behalf of the Machinists Union, he asked the board to keep the issue open until they meet with representatives of the environmental communities, ITT, and U.S. Fish& Wildlife to see if they can work out a compromise. Lengthy discussion and comment from the board ensued covering the various aspects of the issue, including hangar leasing, runway maintenance, the proposed golf course, museum use and the request from the Machinists Union. Member Kerr asked Assistant General Counsel Teresa Highsmith if the governing body accepted the staff recommendation, with the exception that ARRA would allow the use of available runway space in support of the museum, would that preclude reconsideration at a future time if Boeing was able to turn Fish & Wildlife around. Ms. Highsmith said that it would preclude reconsideration of this particular agenda item. However, if new facts were available (e.g., if Fish & Wildlife changed their position) then that would constitute a new action item for deliberation. Member Kerr motioned to accept the recommendation with the addition that, where possible, a runway be made available for museum use. Chair Appezzato asked that after the first sentence of the "Recommendation" section of the staff report, which ends "... from consideration as a limited use runway" another sentence be inserted that "Exceptions to this policy may be considered on a case -by -case basis for activities related to the Alameda Point Museum" and that exception should relate to both runways, although it would require the approval of Fish & Wildlife for runway 13 -31 and would also depend on what ARRA does with 7 -25. After further discussion regarding the wording of the motion, Member Kerr withdrew her motion until acceptable language was @recycled paper 3 H:\ARRA\MINUTES \1997 \11- 5- 97.MIN agreed upon. Alternate Brooks objected to the second sentence, "Staff further recommends that the board accept the preliminary ruling of the USFWS that the north -south runway 13 -31 is incompatible with the refuge." The board members concurred in this objection and agreed to strike the sentence. The final recommendation with board changes was restated by Chair Appezzato, as follows: "For all the reasons stated above, staff recommends that the ARRA governing body eliminate the use of runways 7 -25 and 13 -31 —the east -west and north -south runways —from consideration as limited use runways. Staff recommends that the board direct staff to notify all potential airfield users of this decision and proceed with active discussions with other potential users of those buildings. Exceptions to this policy may be considered on a case -by -case basis for activities related to the Alameda Point Museum." Chair Appezzato further stated that if the Machinists Union is successful and brings back new information that warrants consideration, it will be placed on the agenda. Member DeWitt moved approval of the rewritten recommendation. The motion was seconded by Member Kerr. Speaker - Richard Neveln, Nimitz Airfield Project proponent, stated that will be no final decision from Fish & Wildlife until the EIS/EIR is complete and options should be kept open. The motion passed with the following voice vote: Ayes: 6. Noes: 0. Abstentions: 2 - Alternate Brooks and Alternate Friedman. Absent: 1- Chang. 3 -11 Report regarding an outreach marketing effort for the Alameda Point campus area and staff recommendation to continue to pursue current lease prospects Speakers. Ann Mitchum, interested citizen, stated that this decision should be postponed until all viable alternatives, including community -based organizations, have been discussed. Jim Sweeney, ARRA alternate, stated that an aggressive outreach effort had never been made to search for a single campus user and it was shortsighted not to try. He recommended that the board not agree to proceed with any lease proposal as it would undermine the marketing process. Doug deHaan, BRAG member and Campus Marketing Task Force member, stated that it is not prudent to go quickly, as this is a far - reaching decision. The task force would like to see lease negotiations for any buildings be held in abeyance until an outreach marketing effort is completed. After lengthy board discussion, Member Kerr stated that in May the board voted against a moratorium on leasing in the campus area. She asked ARRA counsel Teresa Highsmith if this same issue could be reconsidered. Counsel Highsmith stated that a motion for reconsideration needs to be made at the same time as the original agenda item was voted on and that had not been done. Member Kerr stated that the monetary clock is running on closure /caretaker funds, which are finite. Pattianne Parker, BRAG member and chair of the Reuse Working Group, stated that the Campus Task Force will be taking a recommendation to the BRAG at their next meeting. The BRAG will then bring their recommendation to the ARRA at their next meeting. She further stated that the identity and status of Alameda Point and the City of Alameda will be determined by who will come out here. Since the status will dictate the long -term identity and the financial and economic viability, it is worthwhile to insure the best tenant or tenants are pursued. Chair Appezzato stated that he agreed with the staff recommendation that we continue to pursue leases and he also wanted to urge the task force to go forward with their marketing proposal to find ®recycled paper 4 H:\ARRA\MINUTES \1997 \I 1- 5- 97.MIN a single user. Alternate Sweeney asked the ARRA staff to do all they can with the resources and personnel they have available to help the BRAG task force go forward with this effort. Member DeWitt moved the recommendation. Member Daysog offered a friendly amendment to the last sentence "... should they be successful in finding funding for that effort" be changed to:. "... should ARRA and the BRAG be successful in finding funding for that effort" to reflect a joint effort. Member DeWitt accepted the amendment. Speaker Bill Smith, interested citizen, suggested that a marketing outreach effort was not necessary and we should go to industries in our community to draw on industrial training for industrial jobs that exist. Chair Appezzato called for the question. Alternate Ornelas seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote: 8. Member DeWitt noted that building 101 was listed in the campus area but he was under the impression that the building was spoken for. Executive Director Miller answered that building 101 was slated for the Homeless Collaborative and staff had entered into some very preliminary, informal discussions with the Collaborative to see if they would consider alternative sites. 3 -I. BR AG arnendments_anditions to their recommendation reg Speakers. Ann Mitchum commented on the need for more home ownership and suggested leasing with an option to buy. • I. : .11 -•. '• 1 11 1: The BRAG recommendations on Alameda Point housing were thoroughly discussed with widely diverse opinions being expressed. BRAG Chair Lee Perez stated that these were submitted as a general policy guideline with general value principles. Member Daysog motioned that the item be postponed while it was sent to the Planning Commission for their input. The motion was seconded by Alternate Sweeney and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes: 5. Noes: 3 - Alternate Brooks, Member DeWitt, Alternate Friedman. 3 -J. BRA. ... G reco m endation that_the use of East Housing be includedin the masterplanning for h adj 1 • ••-r11, Alternate Friedman moved the recommendation. It was seconded by Member DeWitt and passed by unanimous voice vote: 8. 3 -K. BRA _rrecommendationsthat� R? w to to F,FA West to_urge the Navy to open the • _public as cess. Speakers: John T. Fee, Alameda citizen, suggested many uses for the Northwest Territory, including a golf course, homes, and businesses. Leora R. Feeney, Friends of Alameda Wildlife Refuge, stated that 50 docents had been trained in May to lead supervised tours of the wildlife refuge to reduce liability and inform the public. Kay Smith, Alameda citizen, spoke in favor of the recommendation, stating that it is important for the public to get out and see the perimeter trail skirting the estuary to see the potential of the area. • 1 a " ®recycled paper 5 H:\ARRA\MINUTES \1997 \I 1- 5- 97.MIN Richard Nevelyn, interested citizen, stated that a fence is needed between the Northwest Territory and the refuge, as all birds do not leave for the winter. Alternate Friedman moved the recommendation, which was seconded by Member Kerr and passed by unanimous voice vote: 8. ORAL REPORTS 4 -L. Oral report from the BRAG updating the ARRA on current activities. BRAG Chair Lee Perez stated that the BRAG remains extremely committed to the community. Chair Appezzato stated that we would not be where we are today without the help of the BRAG. 4 -M. Written status report from the Executive Director on ARRA activities: (1) Status of ex- HORNET donation; (2) U.S Fish and Wildlife plans for the refuge; (3) update on building upgrades process - EDA construction grant; (4) update on public trust appraisal; and, (5) lead -based paint abatement (LBP). Executive Director Miller stated that she would accept questions on her written report. Member DeWitt requested that an off- agenda report be prepared on the exact number of acres Fish & Wildlife is taking, as different figures are being cited in different documents. 4 -N. Oral report from the Executive Director (non- discussion items). None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) Speakers' John T. Fee, Alameda citizen, stated that he is highly impressed with Delphi Systems and he made various suggestions for businesses that might locate at Alameda Point. Richard Neveln, Nimitz Airfield Project, handed out editorials on the Oshkosh, Wisconsin air show, a Congressional bill that would revive restrictions on maintenance abroad of U.S. - registered aircraft, and information on dihydrogen monoxide, the `unrecognized killer' (water). Ann Mitchum, interested citizen, spoke to the need for money, facilities, and community -based organizations to help troubled youth. Bill Smith, interested citizen, extended his condolences to the family of BRAG member Ross Jeffries and community activist Neil Patrick Sweeney, noting that one person's voice represents the feelings of 500 people. Barbara Baack, Alameda Naval Air Museum/Western Aerospace Museum, thanked the ARRA governing body for approving their lease. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Alternate Ornelas requested that a note of condolence be sent to the family of Neil Patrick Sweeney, noting that the community had lost a good friend. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chair Appezzato at 8:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, O?2tt Marg t . Ensley ARRA. Secretary ®recycled paper 6 H:\ARRA\MINUTES \1997 \11- 5- 97.MIN Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum November 26, 1997 TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Kay Miller, Executive Director SUBJ: Report from the Executive Director recommending endorsement of the proposed grant proposal for the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority to the Office of Economic Adjustment for the 1998/1999 fiscal year. Background • Submitted for your consideration and approval is the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority grant request for the 1998/99 fiscal year (FY) to the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) for the former Alameda Naval Air Station (NAS). The amount requested is $525,000 covering the period of February 1, 1998 through January 31, 1999. Discussion. When funding base conversion planning activities, it is the policy of OEA to reduce funding after completion of the Community Reuse Plan. The OEA funding schedule for a closing military facility over four years is .to provide 100% funding for the initial base year, 75% funding for the next fiscal year, 50% funding for the third fiscal year, and a final funding grant of 25 %. OEA has established FY 1996 /97 as the 100% funding base year for the ARRA.. This is a critical year for the ARRA because it is at 50% funding and has to provide a 50% local match. We propose to use a combination of state and lease revenue funds to provide our matching requirement. However, much of our lease revenue will be used as a cash match for our $4 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant for building upgrades and construction work. Following is a summary of the proposed ARRA FY 1998/99 grant request to OEA: ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS (subject to 50% match) ARRA Personnel $535,673 The budget proposal includes the current staff salaries and fringe benefits @ 30% for: Executive Director, Facilities Manager, Reuse Planner, Management Analyst, Assistant Facilities Manager, Office Manager /ARRA Board Secretary, Departmental Secretary, and Receptionist/Secretary. (Last year this request was $520,360; therefore, this represents an increase of $15,313 because of the OEA automatic 3% annual increase effective on the employee's anniversary date.) Office Expenses $44, 831 The requested office expenses include supplies, telephone service, copy and fax machines, postage, janitorial service, etc. (There is no change from the previous fiscal year.) Travel $10,000 The travel budget includes local and long distance travel expenses for staff to attend meetings in Washington, D.C. and base closure conferences. (There is no change from the previous fiscal year.) Administrative Expenses $51,870 These funds will continue to cover the costs incurred from accounting and payroll services, meeting expenses, and property and liability/blanket insurance. (There is no change from the previous fiscal year.) Honorable Members of the November 26, 1997 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 2 Ruilding Utilities $8,120 Upon closure of the base, the ARRA has had to pay for its own utilities. Last year OEA allowed for 10 months of funding and the cost to install a water meter. The estimate this year is for 12 months of utilities cost without the water meter installation. (This represents a decrease of $880 from the previous year.) CONSULTANT ACTIVITY $215,000 Community Outreach and Education $50, 000 The ARRA proposes to contract with a consultant to provide the support to bring more information about the reuse and redevelopment activities at Alameda Point to the community. The consultant will assist in arranging Town Hall meetings, press releases, and developing and distributing a monthly newsletter. Wildlife Management Plan - (Zander Associates) $15, 000 In Spring 1998, the Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will have a wildlife management plan for their 525 -acre refuge on this site — delayed from their original completion goal of year -end 1997. The most recent local USFWS publication acknowledges that "unforeseen circumstances could cause changes" to this new time line as well. The ARRA and the community want to ensure that the management plan and the commitment of federal funding is sufficient to make the wildlife refuge a success as well as create an attractive amenity to the community in support of the base reuse effort. The ARRA proposes to continue to work with Zander Associates to provide expert wildlife consultant services to review and provide technical input into the USFWS management plan. In addition, the Section 7 consultation between the Navy and USFWS is underway, and Zander's continued services are required until the consultation is complete. Sewer Line Survey $10,000 The sewage from Alameda Point drains into a gravity main at the Port of Oakland Harbor Transportation Center. Over the years, the gravity main has corroded and recently a section of this main has failed. The maintenance of the sewer line is critical to the operations at Alameda Point. This study will allow ARRA to video survey the gravity section of the main to assess the present condition and develop a strategy for future improvement measures. Re- evaluation of Traffic Constraints on Redevelopment Capacity $75, 000 The Alameda Point business plan done by EPS under an OEA grant was based on input from Rajappan and Meyers' Street Improvement Plan for NAS Alameda, which indicated that the capacity of the Webster -Posey Tube linking Alameda to I -880 in Oakland would be exceeded. Preliminary traffic studies for the EISIEIR indicate that the capacity impacts would be less significant if the "Reduced Density Alternative" which proposes approximately 3.8 million square feet of new development, were to be adopted, rather than the proposed Community Reuse Plan. The goal of this study would be to re- examine the assumptions made by the range of consultants in the process and determine whether a different mix of proposed uses and existing uses would allow a greater amount of income- producing development (somewhere between 3.8 million of the reduced density alternative and the full -build out of the Reuse Plan) without exceeding the traffic capacity of the tubes and the surrounding streets. The study would examine alternate traffic mitigation policies, such as transit- friendly development and resident - preference hiring, in order to optimize development of the site. Honorable Members of the November 26, 1997 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 3 The traffic modeling for the EIS/EIR was accomplished using the Alameda Congestion Management Agency's (CMA) travel demand model, which includes most major streets in Oakland and Alameda, but not all. The model estimates trip generation and assignments based on gross land use types and the street networks, therefore tending to overestimate impacts. In order for ARRA to assess accurately the potential traffic impacts of the proposes reuse plan, we propose to prepare a sub -area model that includes all of Alameda and parts of Oakland that feed the I -880 corridor. Potential Funding of Alternate Regional Access Routes Study $25,000 Building on the Street Improvement Plan, this study will refocus the regional access alternatives toward optimizing existing system capacity and more intermediated term improvements. The alternatives will concentrate on retrofit of existing freeway and freeway access systems, and enhancements to the existing transit systems (ferry, BART, bus). The effort will include building consensus with affected regional parties namely, the City of Alameda, City of Oakland, Port of Oakland, Alameda County Congestion. Management Agency, Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service, AC Transit, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Caltrans, ARRA, and Alameda County Transportation Authority. The scope also includes development of a funding strategy including identifying sources of funding, positioning the project for maximum eligibility and desirability under each source, and development of an allocation strategy. [NOTE: ARRA has requested to use grant savings from a previous grant to fund this study. A decision by OEA is pending] $15,000 East Bay Regional Parks is moving forward with a financing study for the development of the regional park planned along the southern shore of the Inner Harbor area. This and the transfer of the U.S.S. Hornet National Historic Landmark Ship to the Hornet Foundation on December 19,1997, will create the first development of long -term desired uses in the marina portion of the waterfront area. The Hornet plans a long -term operation at Alameda Point, during which they would promote the ship as both an interpretive center and a venue for special events, docked at Pier 3. They also plan to add ferry service to one of the existing piers. These two uses will generate substantial tourist traffic and have potential to impact the appearance and operation of the entire southern waterfront area. In addition, the Alameda Naval Air Museum is planning to begin operation in Building 77 (also in the marina area) in 1998. is i'• sit 's . i" - Isi -i The Hornet's operation will require 760 parking spaces that abut the area requested by the East Bay Regional Parks District in the Inner Harbor area. A study will give ARRA an opportunity to identify both short- and long -term solutions to parking and alternative access to these sites so that there is a cohesive vision of the area. The study should address design standards to create an identity for the area and to provide direction to the tourist or recreational users of the site. BRA Management Transition Plan $25,000 In considering that the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) of ARRA will sunset in April 1999 and with the early departure of ARRA Executive Director Kay Miller, it has become more critical to examine the next steps for managing the reuse and redevelopment process at Alameda Point. The plan will consider the functions of existing ARRA staff; how and if those functions can be integrated into existing city processes; if there should be a dedicated staff to the development of Alameda Point; what the structure of that organization would look like; and how to manage the ARRA/regional governing body until the JPA expires. A consultant would assist the City and ARRA staff in developing this plan. Honorable Members of the November 26, 1997 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 4 Total OEA Grant Request =Oa Local Match Requirement $341,374 • Lease Revenue $170,687 • State of California $170,687 The California Defense Adjustment Matching Grant will be used for staff salaries and benefits to make up for the fifty percent reduction in OEA funding to the ARRA. Total ARRA Budget $866,374 Fiscal mpact: . The proposed OEA grant submittal is $883,874. The required local match to receive this OEA funding is $341,374. If there are any California Defense Adjustment Matching (DAM) grant funds available, the ARRA would be eligible to apply and use these funds as local match. In the past, the ARRA has also used in -kind City staff time, ARRA/BRAG member time, and. the City Budget for base conversion to make the required local match. Recommendation• It is recommended that the ARRA approve the proposed OEA grant request and authorize the Executive Director to proceed with the OEA grant application. Respectfully submitted, 12f uy yuci w Kay Miller Executive Director NB/KM /mee H:\ARRA\STAFFREP\ 1997\OEA98. WPD Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum November 26, 1997 TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Kay Miller, Executive Director SUBJ: Report and recommendation by the Executive for approval of the proposed 1998 budget for ARRA lease revenue. Background Last year, the ARRA approved a $1,277,897 budget for expenditures based on the projected income from lease revenues. The budget was developed by combining the lease revenue account balance as of March 31, 1997 ($221,357) with a projected revenue for April through the end of the year ($922,540). In 1998, the budget is projected at more than twice that of last year ($2,770,600). The 1998 projection is based on current rents and pending leases. Staff has built a three percent vacancy rate into the budget to allow for a more conservative forecast of income. The proposed operating budget for lease revenues, incorporating the vacancy rate, is $2,687,482. There have been several lessons learned on developing a budget based on projected income, after one year of operations of the lease program. One of the major challenges facing the reuse and redevelopment process is in converting the large, older structures into commercial structures. As tenants began to take possession of some of the buildings, there were unanticipated costs incurred to bring the building up to codes and meet the operating needs for the tenants. In addition, operating the port requires the ARRA to advance payment for personnel and operations in the beginning of the month, while payment from the ships using the docks arrives at the end of the month. This practice leaves the income one month behind in our account balance. The 1997 lease revenue budget did not include fees the ARRA would have to pay the Navy. These fees are 50 percent of the license income received from licenses issued to short-term tenants (the fee was pending an appeal from the ARRA to the Navy for a waiver) and the common services fee ($.025 /square foot) for police and fire service. Instead of using the 1997 funds allocated for the local match of the EDA grant, the ARRA will pay the fees to the Navy and carry the EDA matching fund requirement into the 1998 budget year. In order to keep the board better informed on possible budget shifts or changes in projected revenue, ARRA staff will provide quarterly reports to the board on the lease program budget in March, June, September, and December. Discussion• Following is the proposed 1998 lease revenue budget. The anticipated lease revenues for calendar year 1998 are projected to be$2,687,482: ARRA Board $10,800 Beginning January 1998, the ARRA governing body will be compensated for their service in directing the reuse and redevelopment effort. Members will receive an honorarium of $100 /meeting. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Local Match Requirement (1997) $700,000 The ARRA was awarded a $3 million construction grant for building upgrades from the EDA. The required local match is $1 million. The ARRA will contribute $700,000 and has received $300,000 from the state to provide for the local match. In addition to the construction costs, these funds will include the salary of the construction manager, previously funded solely from lease revenues. Since Honorable Members of the November 26, 1997 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 2 notification of the award was late and we were delayed in getting approval of our grant conditions, the ARRA anticipated providing most of the required local match during calendar year 1998. ARRA Office Budget & OEA Local Match Requirement (1998 -99) $410,000 As was the case last year, the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) has begun phasing out its funding of the Local Redevelopment Authority. Last year the ARRA received 75% funding, in 1998- 99 the ARRA will receive 50 %of its core budget and will be required to provide a 50% match. Staff proposes that this match come from lease revenues. There are ARRA expenses in excess of the allowable OEA funding that cannot be included in the matching funds. Prior to the ARRA leasing program, these expenses were covered by the City. Staff recommends that these costs continue to be drawn from the lease revenues. Port Insurance $90,000 This insurance is required for the ARRA to have operating port/marina activities at NAS Alameda. Port Operations $690,000 This includes payment for Trident Management Services to oversee maintenance and management for the port. The funds will pay salaries and benefits for seven Trident employees and operating expenses. Operations include berthing services, utility connections, boom equipment, pier and wharf cleanliness, parking control, harbor patrols, brows and platform relocation, spill response and other services required in operating a port. Facility Property Management and Maintenance $150,000 This includes expenses in advance of leasing and expenses in connection with property management. These expenses include improvements to fire safety systems, roofs, meter installation, sprinlder system upgrades, routine building/systems repairs, emergency repairs, routine maintenance, equipment appraisals, etc. Assistant Facilities Manager $75,000 ARRA. staff is requesting continued funding of an additional facilities manager to assist in responding to building inquiries, tours, licenses, tenant/Navy requirements, problems, and lease negotiations. Total salary not to exceed $56,218 and total benefits not to exceed $18,073. Deconstruction Demonstration Project $24,000 This was budgeted for last year to help finance a pilot project sponsored by EBCRC involving the deconstruction of seven wood -frame structures. The project cost will be less than the cost of standard demolition and will divert deconstructed material from landfill. The work will be done by a Homeless Collaborative member organization, thereby helping ARRA to meet the homeless employment goals specified in the Standards of Reasonableness. Support to Community Development for the East Housing Solicitation $75,000 The budget reflects the amount of money that CIC staff projects is necessary to begin the solicitation for developers for the East Housing area. Additional funding will be needed to complete the developer selection process. This item is also a carryover expense from the 1997 budget since the solicitation was not undertaken. Common Services Fee $400,000 Using the estimate of square footage that will be leased next year and the $.025 /square foot fee, this is the estimate of the fee the ARRA will owe to the Navy. Honorable Members of the November 26, 1997 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 3 Reserve $62,682 TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET $2,687,482 Fiscal Impact: It is anticipated there will be sufficient lease revenue to cover the proposed expenses. The lease revenues are beginning to cover expenses such as salaries and administrative expenses previously matched with City general fund money. Recommendation: It is recommended that the ARRA approve the proposed lease revenue budget for 1998. Respectfully. submitted, kaLi put; ap)•,) Kay Miller Executive Director NB/KM/mee H:\ARRA\STAFFREP\1997\LEASE BU.GET Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum November 26, 1997 T O: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Kay Miller, Executive Director SUBJ: Recommendation for ARRA acceptance of the Port of Oakland request for the inclusion of Alameda Point for study as an alternative site for clean dredge spoils in the Environmental Impact Statement) Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed Oakland Navigation Improvement Project (50 -foot project). Background • The ARRA board was provided with background information on this matter in an October 24 off - agenda memorandum. This report now recommends board action on the matter. Now that BCDC has lifted the seaport designation from the 220 acres in the Northwest Territory of Alameda Point, we are ready to proceed with a planning and economic feasibility study for the proposed "links" style golf course on that property. The Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) has provided $25,000 in funding for this study specifically to include planning for compatible design and operation with the adjacent refuge. It has also been the intent that the study would look at the use of clean dredge materials to be used to contour the golf course and consider the timing coordination with the design and construction of the golf course and the cost implications and benefits for the capital budget required to develop the course. The golf course study will be managed as a subcontract to Zander & Associates, ARRA's environmental consultants on issues related to the refuge. At the direction of the City Manager, ARRA staff will include the City's golf course manager, Dana Banke and a member of the Golf Commission in the statement of the scope of work, selection of the consultant to conduct the study, as well as management and oversite of the study. It is intended that this process will commence immediately. The study should take no more than six months to complete. The Port of Oakland and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are proposing a navigation improvement project that would dredge up to 20 million cubic yards of sediment from the Federal Channel that leads to the Oakland Estuary in order to make the channel accessible to larger ships. This project is also known as the 50 -foot dredge project. Because of the ARRA's stated interest in participating in the Coastal Conservancy's dredge spoils disposal site, the Port has approached ARRA staff to find out if there is an interest in accepting clean dredge spoils in either the Northwest Territories or the Seaplane Lagoon. The Seaplane Lagoon option was rejected as being premature since the cleanup there is not scheduled to start until the year 2001. However, the potential of utilizing clean fill from the Port to contour the proposed golf course has been discussed and was determined to be a desirable possibility. As stated previously, ARRA will begin the golf course feasibility study to determine what amount of fill is required to build the golf course, the required timing and benefits for the capital development costs. The Port is currently preparing the Draft EISTEIR for their project and has asked potential sponsors of dredge spoils projects to formally agree by November of this year to be studied as an alternative Honorable Members of the November 26, 1997 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 2 site in the EIS/EIR. Staff has met with Port environmental staff to discuss their proposal and will continue to coordinate with them at the direction of the ARRA. Agreeing to be studied as an alternative site does not commit the ARRA to entering into negotiations with the Port and staff has advised the Port that continued involvement will depend on the recommendations of the golf course feasibility study. Discussion The proposed Alameda Point project is shown in Attachment A. This project of the Port would provide about 750,000 cubic yards of uncontaminated material for future construction material in the reuse of the former Alameda NAS. Over an approximate 117 -acre site, an approximately 21 -acre dewatering cell and approximately 24 -acre stockpile site would be constructed using native material from the site. Approximately 10 feet of fill would be delivered to the dewatering cell via pipeline. The sand is expected to mound close to the slurry pipe and the water would drain quickly and freely, allowing the sand to be moved around the cell and to the adjacent stockpile site. The fill would be expected to rise about six feet above the adjacent runway elevation. Clear slurry water would be expected to be returned to the Bay via a weir structure at the northern end of the dewatering cell after meeting waste discharge requirements. It is anticipated that the project will last four to five months, including construction and removal of the dewatering facility. The project could take place anytime from mid -1999 to 2003, depending on the ability of the Port to deliver the type of material that is most desirable to the ARRA. The project would not impede the cleanup of any identified Navyremediation sites. As the project proponents, the Port of Oakland and the Army Corps of Engineers would be responsible for all environmental review and permitting of the project. The mounded fill, which is expected to be Merritt sand, would be left on the site to be used for contouring the proposed golf course and would become part of the existing conditions of the proposed golf course environmental analysis. Staff is of the opinion that it would be to ARRA's benefit to have the Northwest Territory site included in the EIS/EIR. It will assist us in understanding the environmental issues and will provide the opportunity to work with the Port in the golf course design and feasibility study. This initial agreement will in no way bind the ARRA to accept the dredge materials. If we determine that we wish to accept the materials as part of the golf course construction, a lease or other agreement would be negotiated with the Port. Fiscal Tmpact• Typically, dredge spoils disposal costs the Port around three to four dollars per cubic yard. If it is determined by the golf course feasibility study that fill on the site is desirable, a lease or license fee would be negotiated with the Port that would result in a beneficial cost savings to both the ARRA and the Port. • The golf course is slated to be developed in 2004, according to the phasing development plan prepared as part of the business plan for the ARRA's Economic Development Conveyance application. The remainder of the Northwest Territories was not scheduled for development in the study because of transportation constraints. It is therefore possible that additional acreage in the Northwest Territories could be developed as golf course if shown to be feasible in the upcoming Honorable Members of the November 26, 1997 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 3 preliminary design and economic study. The acceptance of fill at the site in 1999 could accelerate the development time line for the golf course. Recommendation' Staff recommends that the ARRA governing body agree to have the Alameda Point Northwest Territories property included in the EIS/EIR for the proposed Oakland Navigation Improvement project, provide information as required to the Port, and, after completion of the golf course feasibility study, decide whether to negotiate a lease or other agreement with the Port of Oakland to receive clean dredge spoils at Alameda Point. Respectfully submitted, f'111.iUuvt__,„) Kay Miller Executive Director EJ/KM /mee Attachments: Map H:\ARRA\STAFFREP\1997\DREDG SP.OIL Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum November 26, 1997 TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Kay Miller, Executive Director SUBJ: Recommendation from the Executive Director that the ARRA hire a consultant to assist in conducting a marketing outreach effort for the campus area at Alameda Point. Background. As you are aware, the BRAG Campus Task Force has been meeting to put together a position paper on how to conduct an outreach effort to identify qualified academic institutions that might be interested in establishing higher education or research programs in the campus facilities at Alameda Point. A copy of the position that was adopted in concept at the November 19 BRAG meeting is attached for your information. Staff is recommending that we undertake this outreach concurrent with pursuing currently active prospects. Discussion. The ARRA board has discussed the issue of potential users and marketing efforts for the campus area at two recent meetings —in September and again in November. At both of these meetings, the board concluded that staff should pursue all avenues to market and find appropriate tenants for the campus area. The BRAG recommendation is to hire a consultant with broad experience working with academic institutions to provide a list of qualified institutions that have expressed an interest in locating at Alameda Point. Staff believes that if this effort is undertaken immediately and executed expeditiously, it can be conducted concurrently with the ARRA staff's ongoing discussions and negotiations with institutions that have already expressed interest in facilities in the campus area and concluded before the board will need to make a decision on leases and lease terms with any of the currently interested parties. The BRAG has specifically expressed support for ARRA staff proceeding to negotiate lease terms with the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) for building 16—the medical clinic. CSPP has a need to move quickly to find a site in which to expand their program. Their lease at Marina Village is expiring and their current space does not give them room to expand their programs. Staff will proceed to negotiate lease terms with CSPP. If we reach an agreement, we will bring that package to the board for consideration early in 1998. The San Francisco College of Osteopathic Medicine has also expressed serious interest in locating at Alameda Point. This college is a division of the New York City based Touro College, an established undergraduate and graduate school with an enrollment of over 10,000 students. They wish to lease the former movie theater, the bowling alley, and building 101 (all for classroom/lecture hall space), the former Top Four Club (as a food service facility), and the BOQ (for student housing). The combined area of these buildings is over 260,000 sq.ft. This college is also interested in establishing a school of health sciences in addition to a college of osteopathy. The San Francisco School of Osteopathic Medicine needs to be in a new campus by the beginning of the 1999 fall academic session. Since substantial rehabilitation work is necessary, they will probably need approval of a lease package by the spring of 1998 in order to take occupancy of the buildings by the fall of 1998. Honorable Members of the November 26, 1997 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 2 The final party interested in locating at Alameda Point as soon as possible is Pan Pacific University (PPU), which has submitted a revised proposal for one wing of the BEQ and the galley (buildings 2 and 3). PPU appreciates the BRAG's interest in conducting an outreach for other qualified users before committing buildings. PPU has proposed to undertake a $2.7 million renovation of these two facilities. A delayed decision would preclude PPU from being in the facilities for the fall 1998 academic year. However, they may be able to make alternative interim arrangements in order to await a delayed board decision. The BRAG believes the outreach effort can be conducted by a consultant for a fee of $10,000. Staff has identified $10,000 in savings in the City budget committed for base conversion work. City Manager Jim Flint has authorized those funds to be used for the campus marketing effort. ARRA staff believes that the outreach effort can be "fast- tracked" by using the timeline outlined below. Since the amount of the bid is small, an informal bid process can be conducted, which simply means soliciting quotes from at least three consultants. ARRA staff and members of the BRAG have identified a number of consultants who may be qualified to undertake this project. The timeline we envision for this project is as follows: By end of year: Consultant selected; design of outreach agreed upon and contract consummated. Jan—March 1998 Solicitations to possible institutions; tours of the property conducted; letters of interest sought; review and assessment of financial and academic qualifications. • March 18, 1998 Report and recommendation to the BRAG. April 1, 1998 Report and recommendation to the ARRA board. Staff will assist the consultant with the outreach effort within available resources. This assistance will be primarily in the form of providing information on the campus facilities and assisting with tours. Fiscal Impact' The City of Alameda will contribute $10,000 for the study. This amount was already earmarked for base conversion use. The marketing effort could delay some early investment in and lease income from the campus area. Recommendation- The staff recommends that the ARRA governing body authorize proceeding with the campus outreach effort on the proposed timeline concurrent with continuing earnest discussions with active prospects. Staff will work closely with the BRAG Campus Task Force in the consultant selection and description of the work program. Respectfully submitted, ryttsu Kay Miller Executive Director Attachments: BRAG Campus Task Force recommendation H:\ARRA\STAFFREP \1997(MKTG CON.SUL MEMORANDUM November 25, 1997 TO: Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: BRAG RE: Academic Institution Recruiting Plan Goal: To secure a letter of intent from a qualified academic institution(s) committing to use facilities a Alameda Point for educational and/or research programs. Objectives: To stimulate revitalization of Alameda Point, the city of Alameda, and surrounding communities. To support the economic growth of Alameda, as well as nearby communities. To create new jobs. To upgrade existing facilities, and encourage appropriate land uses at Alameda Point. To create work/study programs which interface with local businesses. Rationale: The BRAG believes an academic institution will provide a major impetus for the conversion of Alameda Point to new uses. Having such an institution located on the site will: serve as a catalyst and resource for further development at Alameda Point; provide new revenue sources for the City and local businesses; enhance the desirability of Alameda as a place to live through cultural amenities; and increase educational opportunities for residents of Alameda and nearby communities. Site Specifications: Approximately 800,000 square feet of existing space is available for this use. In addition, ancillary facilities, including recreational amenities, are within close proximity. Basic Requirements: The first choice would be a major, "stand-alone" institution. Use by a group of institutions dividing up the available space would be a secondary alternative. Page 1 To qualify, institutions must have: adequate operating funds and capital resources; and a history of successful fundraising. They must be prepared to work with the public and private sectors to serve as an economic catalyst in the community. Institutions must be prepared to pay the City for services rendered, in lieu of taxes, and assist in the underwriting of infrastructure and facility improvement and maintenance. In addition, they must be fully accredited. Site Benefits: Alameda's location makes it well - positioned to take interface with businesses and government entities engaged in: high -tech R &D; bioscience; banking and finance; transportation; marine sciences; and telecommunications. Alameda, and nearby communities, provide a skilled workforce, and a broad range of housing opportunities. Tasks: To attract an appropriate institution(s), the following tasks must be accomplished: * Recruitment of a consultant with demonstrated skill and experience in working with academic institutions. * Preparation of a pro forma analysis of the site and its use as an academic facility. * Development of a marketing plan to identify and pursue prospective institutions in an effective and timely manner. Initiation of direct contact with senior officials of qualified institutions. Thank you for your consideration. The East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission 1333 Broadway, Suite 1020 • Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 834 -6928 • Fax: (510) 834 -8913 November 26, 1997 Ms. Kay Miller Executive Director Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority 950 West Mall Square, Building 1 Alameda, CA 94501 Dear Kay: Attached is a copy of material which I and Pamela Calloway, WBO Phase I Coordinator, will present to the ARRA on December 3, 1997. At that time, we will discuss: 1) the successes that the Workers to Business Owners Program has achieved to -date; 2) the current status of the program's activities to assist dislocated base workers become entrepreneurs; and 3) recommendations for continued support of the Program from the ARRA. 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Our_Program team of professionals can assist new entrepreneurs define their business goals, explore marketplace pos- •sibilities, and create a business plan for their idea, which can run the gamut from home -based start -up companies to industrial corporations employing sev- eral 'hundred workers. Since. opening its doors in February 1996, _ WBO has' :provided • business planning assistance to 27 worker/entre- preneurs. Twelve of those businesses are :currently in operation, . employing 37 former base workers. In taking advantage of the base conver- • sign process, over $1.25 million worth of .equipment formerly owned by the- military 'is being' used by WBO busi- nesses, and 20 percent of operating WBO businesses are leasing space at former base facilities. BUILDING BRIDGES Through its specialized consultant teams, WBO is building networks that help former base workers connect with key community services and opportuni- ties, including financial institutions, government agencies, labor unions, cit- SEE "W130 HELPS BUSINESSES, "PAGE 2 A PROJECT OF THE EAST BAY CONVERSION AND • REINVESTMENT COMMISSION s Become Business Owners Defense Secretary William S. Cohen is joined by Congress- man Ronald V. Dellums and State Senator Barbara Lee at the July 21st tour - of Fast Bay bases. Alameda is a national model for other base closures, "said Cohen. . Americans should turn base closures into something to be proud of" he add/d. ohen Visits "Crown Jewel" efense Secretary William Cohen reviewed the progress of Alameda: County base conver- sion.efforts during a July 21st tour of military` facilities,' and called the efforts "the crown jewel" of conversions of mil - itary bases to 'private use. The tour also . included a roundtable presentation by members of various agencies in the county, •including the'.Alameda_Reuse and Redevelopment Authority; the East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission, the Oakland Base Reuse Authority, and the Port of Oakland: The roundtable was held at the CAL - START Hatchery—also WBO's head - quarters —on Alameda Point (Hangar 20, Alameda NAS) and followed by a brief tour of key reuse sites at Alameda SEE SECRETARYSVWSIT " PAGE 2 's.` First Roundtablei A .. Success BO's first two Entrepreneurs' Roundtables, held July 17th at Alameda Point and September 11th in Oakland, were an "unqualified success," in the words' of Lorraine Giordano, the East Bay Conversion . and Reinvestment Commission's Human Resources Coordinator. At the first monthly Roundtable, WBO 'clients met new WBO staffmembers and learned more about the current status of WBO businesses. They discussed their needs and available techni- cal assistance. Several entrepreneurs, including Alma Wells and Annie Shields, got new business accounts and assistance from each other. Ben Becerra, a new WBO client attending the Roundtable, felt confident that WBO's support will help him expand his concrete and masonry business. The September 11th forum, hosted by SWOT Team Consulting and Union Street Travel in Oaldand, featured Doug Dalziel, Lincoln Financial and Insurance Services, talking about retirement, health and life insurance .benefits for entrepreneurs and their employees. Joseph Gross,_ director of the Communications Technology Cluster, discussed the benefits of incu- bators with WBO clients. The next Roundtable is October 16th (see back page). Secretary Visits 7 CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE 7 - Point, the Oakland Army Base, and the Navy Fleet Industrial Supply Center. "The progress we have made in ensur- ing environmental clean -up, planning for civilian reuse, and generating new jobs and new businesses at Alameda County's military bases is truly extraor- dinary," said Congressman Ronald V. Dellums, who hosted the event. "We are keeping the promise of making the East Bay a national model for base conversion," Oaldand Mayor Elihu M. Harris said. "Base conversion brings unique oppor- tunities to create new uses that benefit our neighborhoods and strengthen our local economy," added Alameda Mayor Ralph Appezzato. "The level of the Clinton. Administra- tion's support is exemplified by both the funding and the attention they have given to 'our efforts, added State Senator Barbara Lee, whose Senate dis- trict includes the military facilities fea- tured on the Secretary's tour. When President Clinton visited Alameda in August 1993, he made a commitment to establish Alameda County as a national model for the con- - version of former military bases. Secretary Cohen's visit was also preced- ed by visits from former Defense Secretary William Perry, EPA Administrator Carol Browner, the late Commerce Secretary. Ron Brown, and Navy Secretary John Dalton. "Our regional approach to base conver- sion is a key to our success so far," said Sandre Swanson, District Director for Congressman Dellums and EBCRC Chair. "There is a unique synergy here between the Commission and local reuse authorities. We are a national 'lab- oratory' for conversion and an incuba- tor for innovative new businesses and technologies. The East Bay offers com- munities across the country an instruc- tional blueprint for a successful partner- ship between the federal government and local agencies for base closures." Secretary William Cohen and Congressman Ronald V. Dellums listen to a base conversion progress report at Hangar 20, site of old Navy machinery new electric cars, and the WBO Program. WBO Helps Build New Businesses 7 CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE 7 izen advisory groups, training organiza- tions, local reuse authorities, and the military. WBO also actively encourages local business leaders to participate in the base conversion process as members of its Concept Screening Board. ■ STEPS FOR. ENTREPRENEURS WBO provides base workers with spe- cialized skills and training, and : the opportunity .. to." determine, " if self - employment is a viable alternative to re- employment, as the East Bay's military installations. close. To date, over $25,000 of in -kind matching contribu- tions have gone toward entrepreneurial training for former base workers. WBO has also developed a process." to help base workers take the first steps in creating and growing a new business. O Outreach to base workers to pro- vide information about its services. @ Questionnaire to define proposed business or business" concept. ® Concept Screening Board presentation and review. O Preliminary Analysis to evaluate general viability of the proposed businesses. @ Market Study to explore the mar- ket potential of new enterprises. O Business Plan to develop specific components for the start up and/or operation of businesses. © Lease Negotiations consultation and assistance. - O Capital Formation consultation. FJ Needs Assessment Review to determine the most effective means for success. m Virtual Business Incubator to offer administrative and infra- structural support. ■ WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Whether you are starting a new busi- ness or already have one,: we can assist with business planning, and adminis- trative training, lease negotiations, and.. other technical support. You . must , be an. employee, former employee, or former military personnel, who was, is, or will be dislocated due to the base closure of: © Naval Fleet and Industrial Supply Center © Navy Public Works Center © Oak Knoll Hospital © Oakland Army Base © Alameda Naval Air Station © Alameda Naval Aviation Depot The Program is provided at no cost to displaced workers. Small Businesses Get One -Stop Shop for Money 0 akland is one of just twelve cities nationwide to receive a federal designation as either an Empowerment Zone or an Enhanced Enterprise ' Community. With this designation comes support from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the opportunity to establish a "One Stop Capital Shop." Centrally located in downtown Oakland, the Oakland One Stop Capital Shop brings together the City of Oakland, the Small Business Administration, several private lending institutions, and other financial service providers to offer an integrated network of business support and lending assis- tance under one roof. The One Stop Capital Shop helps indi- viduals looking to start and grow a busi- ness. Through its support of sustainable and viable business ventures, the One Stop Capital Shop also helps revitalize the local economy by attracting and strengthening Oakland's crucial base of small businesses and jobs for residents. GETTING STAR [ED Oakland's One Stop Capital Shop opened for business in December 1996: Clients who only need financial assis- tance are referred directly to a private lender, while others participate in an assessment process to determine what additional assistance, training or ser- vices are required. The private lenders, technical assistance services, and assess- ment activities are all located in the same building at 519 17th Street. A key element of the One Stop Capital Shop is the Entrepreneurship Training Center for developing business skills. The center offers classes for aspiring entrepreneurs, including assistance in formulating a business plan that pro- vides the foundation for getting the loans and strategies needed to start and grow a new business. RESOURCE PARTNERS The One Stop Capital Shop's Financial Resource Partners bring together pri- vate lending institutions with the City of Oakland's business assessment and loan staff. Among those private partners are Bank of America Community Development Bank, Bank of Oakland, and Citibank, which offer a broad range of services for small businesses and indi- viduals including equipment and con- struction financing, on -line services, SBA loans, lines of credit, and business term loans. • The City also participates through the Oakland. ' Business Development Corporation, a non - profit corporation that provides direct financing to start- up and existing small businesses: ser- vices include counseling, . accounting and business plan support, marketing, and leasehold /facade improvement loans. They also package such SBA loans as the Women's and Minority Pre- - qualification Loan Program. • the Num ers: Profile "o East • Women= : and -Owned Businesses -` Businesses owned by Firms Employees > ' Total Payroll Sales and Receipts 7,303 49,816 $1,018,456,000 ,.. $4,218,752,000 1,044 4,668 $61,000,000 $263,981,000 1,749 11,624 $195,089,000 $1,010,279,000 $320,007,000 $2,087,406,000 Women African- Americans Latinos Asian and Pacific Islanders 4,136 22,323 SOURCE U.S Economic Census of Women= and Minority OwnedBitsinesses, 1992 (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties; listed .under. "Oakland Metropolitan Area'). More statistics are available on the Internet at http : / /www.censris.gov. ■ TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The One Stop Capital Shop has a num- ber of partners who provide technical assistance to the business community. The Small Business Administration's Business Information Center (Suite 240) is the Shop's key business planning resource. Its full- service library of refer- ence materials, videos, and computer programs and on -line connections assists entrepreneurs in the research, preparation and enhancement of a workable business plan and links clients up with one -on -one counseling from . small business experts. (D510 / 273- 6010) The East Bay Small Business Development Center (Suite 210), with federal, state and local funding, is a spe- cial project of the Peralta Community College District, Vista College. The Center uses local resources to provide free management and technical services, in -depth counseling and training in such subjects as cash flow analysis, man- agement and marketing plans, financ- ing sources, and business plan prepara- tion to existing businesses in Alameda County. The Center counseled over 270 businesses and sponsored nearly 90 workshops last year. ($'510 / 893 -4114) Other Technical Assistance Partners are SCORE, the volunteer Service Corps of "Retired Executives which provides free training, mentoring and counseling to small business owners and ` aspiring entrepreneurs (v510 / 273- 6611), and Women's 'Initiative for Self Employ- ment, a non - profit "that offers business support services and financial assistance to low- and very low- income women looking to become self - employed. The Shop's Referral Network also con- nects clients with other service organi- zations whose offices at not at the one - stop facility. ONE STOP SHOP HOURS M -Th 8:30 -5:00; Fri 10:30 -5:00 519 17th St., Suite 600 tr(510) 238 -3703 WBO'S Monthly Entrepreneurs Roundtable • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 6 :00 - 8:00. p.m.. For details, please call the WBO .office at '(510) 864-3152. • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - ■ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 • Mark Your Calendar! • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 "Financing Your Small Business" 5:00 -7:00 p.m., free Entrepreneurial Training Center 519 17th St., Suite 200, Oakland To register: v(510) 273 -6020 • OCTOBER 1997 Workshop on Oakland Army Base Plan Alternatives and Interim Reuses Date and time TBD For details: $(510) 238 -7256 x 3 • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 WBO Business Training Series: "Implementing Business Strategies" 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m., 519 17th St., 2nd -floor Conference Room, Oakland For details: '(510) 864 -3152 - Saturdays Are For a Businesses This fall, many WBO Phase I "graduates" are participating in a series of train- ing sessions on "Building A Successful Small Business," held on Saturdays_ through October 18th. These seminars, which cover management, marketing and business strategies, and other finance subjects, are ideal for base workers who want to grow their own businesses.. The . series also includes sessions for individual consultations," peer review, hands -on exercises, and business networking to help focus on specific issues for your business. All sessions are at the One Stop Capital Shop (519 17th St.; 2nd -Floor Conference Room), 9 a.m. to noon or 4 p.m. Paul Terry and 'Associates have been retained to develop and present the training sessions. For details and mandatory registration: '(510) 864 -3152. Additional workshops in the series will be held on Saturday, October l l th, and Saturday, October 18th. • OCTOBER 17 -18 Alameda County and Peralta Colleges `Access 6.Opportunities" Friday, 3:00 -5:30 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. College of Alameda 555 Atlantic Ave., Alameda learn how small businesses can do business with the County and Peralta Colleges. For details: v(510) 272 -6060 • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 East Bay Conversion and Reinvest - ment Commission Annual Meeting 6:00 -8:00 p.m., 101 8th St., MetroCenter Auditorium, Oakland For details: '(510) 834 -6928 - Workers to "Business Owners Program • Pamela Calloway Project Coordinator Fernando Garcia = _ Virtual Incubator Coordinator (510) 864 -3152 fax (510) 864= 3154:.. Workers to Business Owners A Program of the East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission Hangar 20 / 1889 First Street Alameda, CA 94501 printed on recycled paper / writing and design: dave davis / h d• h ecoprises Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum November 26, 1997 TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Kay Miller, Executive Director SUBJ: Written status report from the Executive Director on ARRA activities. 1. Status of the ex- HORNET donation Section 1024 of the Bill to reduce the Congressional review period and finalize transfer of the HORNET after 10 days of continuous session of Congress passed and the 10 -day waiting period has elapsed. Attached is a letter dated November 7 from NAVSEA (Att. 1) notifying the Aircraft Carrier HORNET Foundation (ACHF) that their application has been accepted pending clarification of some minor inconsistencies and finalization of the donation contract. ACHF is working with the Navy to get title as .early as the end of December. A ship transfer ceremony is being planned for around January 15. Refit is scheduled from January through March with a "soft" opening in April and a grand opening in June. ACHF is moving through the City's Planning Department process for a use permit and is negotiating with the ARRA staff on the final terms of the lease for the pier. 2. Golf course feasibility study ARRA staff and environmental consultant Leslie Zander of Zander & Associates, City Golf Manager Dana Banke, and City Golf Commission designee Tony Corica met recently and agreed upon a scope of work and a timeline for an RFP for the golf course feasibility study. The ARRA has OEA funding to undertake this study. It is our goal to have the RFP out to consultants by the end of the year, hold a bidder's conference and tour of the property in early January, receive proposals by the end of January, hold interviews and select a consultant by the end of February, with a final report due by the end of May. 3. A Z:4 u-- i• •o) u� There will be a special meeting of the ARRA. board on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:35 p.m. prior to the City Council meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to receive board approval of the award of construction contract for the building 39 upgrades and board approval of the bid plans and specifications and to authorize issuance of an RFP for the upgrades to building 530. These items will also be acted upon by the City Council that same evening. The reason for this dual approval process is that the contracting entity is the ARRA via the EDA grant, but the Joint Powers Authority for the ARRA reserves the authority (reservation of powers clause) of the City to approve capital improvement projects. Each of the bids for building upgrades under the EDA grant will require this dual approval process. Respectfully submitted, Kay Miller Executive Director KM:mee H:W RRA\STATUS.RPT\STATUS 12.3 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND 3n JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY ARLINGTON VA222424160 Mr. Gerald G. Lutz, President Aircraft Carrier HORNET Foundation P.O. Box 460 Alameda, CA 94501 N PGPLY P&6RTO 5730 Ser 00D/97 -55 November 7,1997 Dear Mr. Lutz: We recently completed a review of your September 9, 1997, revised application to obtain the aircraft carrier ex- HORNET (CVS 12) for use as a memorial/museum in Alameda, California. We are pleased to notify you that your application is acceptable and meets the minimum requirements for donation. Enclosure (1) outlines inconsistencies in .your application that must be clarified prior to finalizing the donation contract. The Foundation's interest in acquiring this historic carrier for public display is greatly. appreciated. There . are however many actions still to be accomplished prior to the contract being. signed by the Secretary of the.Navy. Enclosure (2) outlines the Navy's plan for completing the actions necessary prior to donation *contract signature. Request for those actions within your purview that estimated dates of completion be provided to this office by November 21, 1997. We look forward to working with you to finalize these actions. As always, if I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me: Sincerely, PATRICIA K. DOLAN Legislative and Congressional Affairs Officer Enclosures Correspondence Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interim Leasing Status Report Signed Leases or Licenses Ise1130.xls Page 1 Tenant Term of Occupancy Building # Occupied Bldg. (Sq. Ft.) 1 Acad. of Model Aeronautics (Model Planes) completed portion of Runway 25 - 2 Alameda Point Storage (1200 Mini - storage Units) long term near Bldg. 530 - 3 Alameda Recycling Co. (Storage) 4 months Bay 2/Bldg. 24 21,000 4 Alameda Unified School District (Child Care Ctr.) long term 258 12,430 5 Area 51 Productions (Event Production Co.) completed portion of taxiway - 6 Bay Ship & Yacht (Ship Repair) long term 292 - 2,700 7 Boy Scouts of America completed Spike & Pitch Park - 8 CALSTART (Electric Vehicle Consortium) long term 20 66,000 9 Chamber of Commerce /BOE (Inter. Trade Expo) completed 22 10 CINCPAC (Fleet Week '97) completed Pier 3 South - 11 City Garage Carstar (Vehicle Painting) long term 24 12,927 12 City of Alameda (Gym and Pool) long term 76 & 134 58,450 13 City of Alameda (Officers' Club) long term 60 29,550 14 City of Alameda (Records Storage) long term 397 17,000 15 City of Alameda (Soccer Field) long term Adjacent to Bldg. 360 - 16 Clubhouse Pictures (Film Co.) completed 25 - 17 Disney Studios (Film Co.) completed 24 - 18 Giannotti (Ship Parts & Repair) long term 113 13,150 19 Great Benefit Productions (Film Co.) completed Portions of 24 & 25 - 20 Haviside & Heastings (Ship Repair) long term 43 10,500 21 Industrial Light and Magic (Film Co.) completed 400A - 22 Industrial Light and Magic (Film Co.) completed portion of taxiway - 23 Interscope Communications (Film Co.) completed 11,12,400A 250,000 24 Interscope Communications (Film Co.) completed 2 - 25 Interscope Communications (Film Co.) completed pool - 26 Interscope Communications (Film Co.) 5 months portion of 11 50,000 27 MARAD (Ready Reserve Fleet) long term Piers 1, 2,3 - 28 Mass Illusions (Film Co.) 5 months portion of 11 10,000 29 Microsoft (Software Co.) completed 400A - 30 Nadel Productions (Film Co.) completed portion of taxiway - 31 Navigator Systems (Furniture Mfgr.) long term 14 40,000 32 Nelson's Marine (Boat Repair) long term 167 & finger piers 55,450 33 Off Duty Productions (Film Co.) completed portion of roadway - 34 Piedmont Soccer Club 1 year 280,000 sq. ft. field - 35 Polyethylene Products (Plastics Recycling) long term 398 10,000 36 Puglia Engineering (Ship Repair) long term 67 14,000 37 Quality Assured Products (Valve Mfgr.) long term 21 66,000 38 Richard Miller Photography (Photography) long term 621 5,770 39 Rysher Entertainment (Film Co.) completed 24 - 40 Storage yard (Bureau of Electricity) long term at FISC - 41 Trident 3M Services (Port Mgmt. /Maint.) long term 15 16,603 Number of Properties Currently Occupied: 20 Building Space (sq. ft.) Currently Occupied: 511,530 Current Employment in Leased Buildings: 497 Projected Future Employment in Leased Buildings: 950 Ise1130.xls Page 1 ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Interim Leasing Status Report Pending Leases Ise1130x1s Page 2 Tenant Building Number Area (Sq. Ft.) Interim Use Permits Approved 1 ACET (Environmental Tech. Incubator) 7 and 62 58,237 X 2 Antiques by the Bay (Swap Meet) - portion of taxiway H 3 Cellular One (Antenna Site) - 60' x 20' 4 City of Alameda (Ferry Terminal Parking) - parking lot X 5 Delaco Builders (Cabinetry) 44 5,100 6 Delphi (Exhibit Displays) 39 110,000 X 7 Dynamic Marine Boatworks (Boat Production) 166 55,000 8 Forem Metal Mfg. (Sheet Metal Contractor) 114 20,000 X 9 Forty Plus (Career Counseling) - 90 4,500 X 10 Harbor Bay Maritime (Storage) Pier 1 North 200' 11 Housing Units (31 units in West Housing) - n X 12 Integrated Technology Group (Computer Rebuild) 66 30,900 13 MARAD 168 117,419 14 NorCal Soccer (Dome) near Piers - 15 Quadrantek (Electric Motor Works) 163 12,100 16 San Francisco Drydock (Office Trailers) Near Pier 3 - 17 Sigi, Inc. (Crepe Mfg.) 42 3,000 18 Tower Aviation (Avionics) 530 82,250 X 19 United States Customs Service 29 19,480 20 U.S. Eagle Refuse (Vehicle Storage) Lot near Bldg. 410 60,000 21 USS Homet Foundation Pier 3 = 22 Zebra Motors, Inc. (Electric Vehicles) 23 65,500 Ise1130x1s Page 2 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Margaret E. Ensley ARRA Secretary DATE: November 26, 1997 SUBJECT: Meeting Dates for 1998 In 1998, the ARRA governing body will continue to meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 5 :30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. Please mark your calendars accordingly. Date January 7 February 4 March 4 April 1 May 6 June 3 July 1 August 5 September 2 October 7 November 4 December 2 Printed on recycled paper Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority 950 W. Mall Square, Rm. 159 Alameda, CA 94501 510- 864 -3412; Voice Mail: '835 -6308 Fax: 510- 769 -0694 FAX TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET Date: November 25, 1997 To: Distribution* Fax: Subject: Updated Interim Leasing Status Report Sender: Jo Chavez- Backrter, Contract Specialist YOU SHOULD RECEIVE 3 PAGE(S), INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL THE PAGES, PLEASE CALL 510- 864 -3401. Following is the current Interim Leasing Status Report. *Distribution: Governor's Office of Planning & Research Heather Wheeler OEA. Dave Mac Kinnon EFA WEST Dave Ryan Bill Carsillo CSO 13 copies CALSTART John Huetter BOE Gene Keller Fred Branaman AFD Dep. Chief McNeil ARRA Ken Bowman, Mike Hampen Elizabeth Johnson, Dina Tasini Celia. Karian, Margaret Ensley BRAG Colleen Anderson PLANNING Colette Meunier C: \WPDOCS\JCBULSRFAX.# November 25, 1997 Printed on recycled paper 916/322 3785 703/604 5843 415/244 3010 hand delivered 864 3010 814 5699 748 3975 748 4606 748 4593 OCT -15 -199? 14:36 June 10, 1997 Ms. Dante McGrue Associate firector BADCAT 2201 Broa% ‘ Nay, Suite 303 Oakland, t. A 94612 Dear Ms. t 1cGrue: BADCAT City of Richmond Local Reuse Authority P. 03 This letter is in support of BADCAT's initiative to formulate an implementation strategy for the development of a Regional Ferry Transportation System in the Bay Area. A Regional Ferry Transportation System will greatly improve the economic potential of Point Molate, a closing Naval Fuei Depot located in the City of Richmond. Such a system would provide another opportun'ti for linkage among regional partners by expanding the water transportation system that servey;teighboring waterfront communities. We believe that Point Molate is unigr ely situated tc+ become a part of such an expanded system. Point Molate contains a 1400 + foot pier facility th5': could be easily adapted for ferry use. In fact, the Point Molate Reuse Plan ':ompieted in March ,.,r this year specifically includes the idea of developing a ferry stop here in cc :►junction with other 4,fforts to promote tourism, recreation and economic reuse of the base. BADCAT approach is to encourage regional cooperation and collaboration and to ensure that initiatives such as the Regional Ferry Transportation System address the needs of our trious commune.: is and work toward regional economic strength and growth. We support these efforts and enco... age the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to take an assertive and proactive role in developing new approaches and alternatives to transportation which will increase regional mobility and, in particular, the access opportunities to military bases in the conversion process. Thank yo. for the opportunity to provide our support on this important issue_ Sincerely. Patricia M. Jones Project ;ti a.nager cc: E' ika Bley City Ma•;ager's Office. Third Floor, Richmond City Hall, 2600 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, i :A 94804 OCT -15 -1997 14:37 BRDCAT • OBRA September14, 1997 Ms. Danelle .McGrue Associate Director BADCAT 2201 Broadway, Suite 303 Oakland, C A 94612 Dear Ms. McGrue: P.04 OAKLAND BASE REUSE AUTHORITY 1333 BROADWAY, SUTE 930 OAKLAND. CA 94612 (510) 238 -7256 FACSIMILE (5 10) 238.2936 I would like to take the opportunity to support the Regional Ferry Transportation System Project study that is being undertaken by BADCAT. It was encouraging to see the State Senate pass Resolution 19 which endorses the Bay Area Council and. Bay Area Economic Fonun to direct a study of ex' anded water transport in the Bay Area. Thoughtf: x, intelligent planning of water based transportation will benefit resic'ents and communit vs throughout the Bay Area by mitigating costly traffic congestion. Such congestion leads to sifrtificantly decreased productivity of residents in Oakland and surrounding envy , ons. The Ferry Tram: •portation Project should take into account the eventual redevelopment of se' nral parts of West Ciakland as a major employment magnet Successful planning will spur the use of developnitnts along the shoreline. Future businesses and workers in Oakland can only gain from expansion of ferry service, as congestion is a major local and regional problem. I look forward to receiving a copy of the study, when done, to determine if any of the recommendations are appropriate for action by the OBRA Governing Body. Please keep me updated on the project and feel free to call me, Sincerely, PAUL S. NAHM Executive Director cc: OBFA K. Bonner A. C:allo -OCT-15-1997 114:3? BADCAT San Francisco Redevelopment Agency 770 Golaen Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 415.749,2400 Fri 415.749 2500 P.05 WILLIE L BROWN, JR„ Mayor Dashatt N. SinOR, President Lynette Sweet, vice prudent MarkOunbp Leraykinp Manor A. Rosales Benny Y. Yee James 8....t ales, Executive Oirectar August 1, 1997 108 -44997 -242 FAX: (415) 749 -2590 E-mail: Barbara Amaiotulci.sf ca.us Ms. DaneIle McGrue, Associate Director BADCATS Bay Area I'sefense Conversion Action Team C/O Bay Area Economic Forum 2201 Broadway, Suite 303 Oakland, California 94612 Subject: Regional Ferry Transportation System Dear Ms. McGrue: The Rede'relopment Agency strongly supports a Regional Ferry Transportation System and endorses F ADCAT's efforts to pursue State and Federal support for the planning of a regional system. Cl :lady there is a need for a well integrated regional Ferry system that takes into consideration a broad range of destinations and that will serve to link -up the entire Bay Area. The conversion of the Hunters Point Shipyard into a new Hunters Point Center for Arts and Industry will be the "jewel in the crown" of the San Francisco Southeastern Waterfront and, one which will require a Ferry Terminal in order to serve this emerging part of San Francisco. The Mayor and the Redevelopment Agency are developing a Master Plan for the area which calls for the: Development of the 550 -acre Hunters Point Shipyard Revitalization of the South Bayshore Industrial area Construction of a new 75,000 scat 49ers Stadium at Candlestick Point Construction of the Mills Company Outlet Mall retail and entertainment complex T1cwelopment of the Mission Bay "new town in town" including a H0 acre UCSF Biomedical technology campus 40 000 seat Baseball Park in South Beach 12 4 , OCT -15 -1997 14:38 BADCAT P.06 Ms. Dane lle McGrue 108-44997-242 Page 2 August 1, 1997 These projects are underway in various stages from planning to construction and within five years the Southeastern waterfront could have approximately: 20,000 new jobs 8,000 now housing units Several new hotels 10 million square feet of private commercial industrial space 2.5 million sq. ft. of retail space A massive infrastructure and roadway improvement program underway over 250 acres of new open space and public access along the waterfront Historic Rehabilitation incorporated in new development Estimated total private investment of S12 to $15 billion We encourage BADCAT to promote and foster such ideas as a regional Ferry Transportation System that will energize alternative approaches to transportation and increase regional mobility and in particular provide greater access to emerging areas that are currently been underserved. Please feel free to call me so that we can arrange a tour for you of the area. Sincerely, . Byron Rhett Senior Project Manager TOTAL P.06 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Alameda Point/NAS Alameda 950 W. Mall Square - Building 1 Alameda, CA 94501 -5012 Governing Body Ralph Appezzato Chair Mayor, City of Alameda Sandr6 R. Swanson Vice -Chair District Director for Ronald V. Dellums 9th Congressional District Wilma Chan Supervisor, District 3 Alameda County Board of Supervisors Henry Chang, Jr. Oakland Councilmember serving for Elihu Harris Mayor, City of Oakland Ellen M. Corbett Mayor City of San Leandro Tony Daysog Councilmember City of Alameda Albert H. DeWitt Councilmember City of Alameda Barbara Kerr Councilmember City of Alameda Karin Lucas Councilmember City of Alameda Kay Miller Executive Director • ®Recycled paper November 14, 1997 Pamela DeSimone Airport Operations Committee 2250 Central Avenue, Room 280 Alameda, CA 94501 Dear Chair DeSimone: (510) 864-3400 Fax: (510) 521 -3764 As you are no doubt aware, at the November 5 ARRA meeting, the board decided not to continue pursuing the limited use of either runway 7 -25 or 3 -31 at the former Naval Air Station Alameda. The single exception they agreed to consider is the occasional use of by historic aircraft in support of the Alameda Naval Air. Museum, which will occupy building 77, the former air passenger terminal. No specific plans for that proposed use have been received by the ARRA. As a result of the board decision, there are no plans to pursue a runway test period at Alameda Point. Thank you for your letter of October 9 asking that the City of Alameda Airport Operations Committee be involved in any airfield discussions and studies as a way of expanding community participation in this decision. We appreciate the committee's interest in this issue. Very truly yours, 12,14 1U-taka Kay Miller Executive Director KM/mee cc: Jim Flint, City Manager ARRA governing body Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Alameda Point/NAS Alameda 950 W. Mall Square, Suite 100 Alameda, CA 94501 -5012 Governing Body Ralph Appezzato Chair Mayor, City of Alameda Sandre R. Swanson Vice -Chair District Director for Ronald V. Dellums 9th Congressional District Wilma Chan Supervisor, District 3 Alameda County Board of Supervisors Henry Chang, Jr. Oakland Councilmember serving for Elihu Harris Mayor, City of Oakland Ellen M. Corbett Mayor City of San Leandro Tony Daysog Councilmember City of Alameda Albert H. DeWitt Councilmember City of Alameda Barbara Kerr Councilmember City of Alameda Karin Lucas Councilmember City of Alameda Kay Miller Executive Director ®Recycled paper November 14, 1997 Vice Admiral Don Engen, Director I. Michael Heyman, Secretary National Air and Space Museum 1000 Jefferson Drive S.W. Washington, D.C. 20560 Subject: Endorsement Dear Sirs: (510) 864-3400 Fax: (510) 521 -3764 As Executive Director of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, I support the efforts of the delegation from the Alaineda Naval Air and Western Aerospace Museum Complex to obtain display and static aircraft from the Smithsonian which could be exhibited at their facility here at the former Naval Air Station Alameda. The museum was approved for and included in the community reuse plan for base conversion. The museums will be a cultural asset to the San Francisco Bay Area, the State of California, and the nation: Alameda Point is the site of the terminus for the transcontinental railroad, the inaugural flight of the Pan American China Clipper, and the flight of Eugene Ely off the deck of the USS Pennsylvania in 1911. We will preserve the history of NAS Alameda in World War II in its role of providing support to the Pacific Fleet throughout the vast reaches of the Pacific. The Western Aerospace Museum will show static displays of military and civilian aircraft. Your participation and involvement in supporting this project on the West Coast would provide an opportunity to develop tourism from all over the world. Your support of this ambitious project is appreciated. Sincerely, Kay Miller Executive Director cc: ARRA governing body Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Alameda Point/NAS Alameda 950 W. Mall Square - Building 1 Alameda, CA 94501 -5012 Governing Body Ralph Appentato Chair Mayor, City of Alameda Sandra R. Swanson Vice -Chair District Director for Ronald V. Dellums 9th Congressional District Wilma Chan Supervisor, District 3 Alameda County Board of Supervisors Henry Chang, Jr. Oakland Councilmember serving for Elihu Harris Mayor, City of Oakland Ellen M. Corbett Mayor City of San Leandro Tony Daysog Councilmember City of Alameda Albert H. DeWitt Counclmember City of Alameda Barbara Kerr Councilmember City of Alameda October 15, 1997 Ms. Danelle McGrue, Associate Director BADCAT 2201 Broadway, Suite 303 Oakland, CA 94612 Dear Ms. McGrue: (510) 864 -3400 Fax: (510) 521 -3764 The Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority adopted Community Reuse Plan calls for and relies on a variety of alternative modes of transportation such as ferries, water taxis, etc. As you know, Alameda is an island with limited access across three (3) bridges and a tunneL Therefore, the successful conversion of Alameda Point (the former NAS, Alameda) is very dependent on well planned and reliable water transportation. For this reason, the ARRA is very supportive of the Regional Ferry Transportation System study being undertaken by BADCAT. We would be most interested in being active participants. The initial Point of Contact would be Cheri Sheets, the City ofAlameda's Traffic Engineer. Ms. Sheets can be reached at (510) 748 -4515. My appreciation to BADCAT for undertaking this study. We look forward to being active participants and beneficiaries of the study. Very Truly Yours, Karin Lucas Councilmember City of Alameda Kay Miller Executive Director Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Kay Miller Executive Director ®Recycled papa cc: ARRA Board Jim Flint, City Manger Cheri Sheets fpO��wlt(Y!R YL1[1'.CY PROPOSED ALAMEDA NATIONAL WILDLIFE' REFUGE Planning Update PLANNING UPDATE #2 NOVEMBER 1997 WHERE WE ARE The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is developing a plan for establishing and managing the proposed Alameda National Wildlife Refuge on acreage to be transferred to the Service from Naval Air Station Alameda. At the same time, the Service is preparing an environmental assessment that analyzes the environmental effects of these actions. The proposed refuge would protect a nesting colony of endangered California least terns, as well as habitat for other sensitive or rare species. This update summarizes the major issues concerning the proposed refuge, explains the next steps in the planning process, and includes a schedule of upcoming public meetings and other events. Please note that the schedule has been revised (see page 4). THANK YOU FOR PARTICI PATI NG We would like to thank everyone who has commented on the, proposed Alameda National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), whether by mail, E -mail, phone, fax, or during the public meeting held in August. Approximately 90 people attended this meeting. Based on more l' than 350 cards, letters, and Catifarnia teast terns, e-mail messages received, by Kendal Morris the Service has identified biological, social, and economic concerns (listed on the next page). Major issues will be analyzed in an environmental document in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Service is preparing an environmental assessment at this time. If impacts are determined to be significant in the environmental assessment, an environmental impact statement will be prepared. WHAT'S NEXT In March, the draft comprehensive conservation plan will be distributed with its companion document, a draft environmental assessment. This plan will provide an overview of the Service's proposed management approaches to wildlife and habitats, public uses and wildlife - dependent recreational activities, facilities, and public outreach within the proposed refuge. If you are on our mailing list, you will receive copies of the draft documents when they are released. Please call (800) 662 -8933 if your address changes or you would like to add or delete an address. Unless we hear from you, your name will remain on the mailing list for all future planning updates and documents. r FWS PLANNING DOCUMENTS The comprehensive conservation plan will present an overview of the Service's proposed management approaches to wildlife and habitats, public uses and wildlife-dependent recreational _..activities, facilities, and public outreach in the proposed refuge. These proposed management actions would only apply to lands and waters within the National Wildlife Refuge System. The environmental assessment will analyze alternative proposals for protection of wildlife and habitat in the proposed refuge and the potential effects of those alternatives. INSIDE: ISSUES, AIRFIELD, PLANNING SCHEDULE, WHO. TO CONTACT ISSUES, CONCERNS, AND OP ISSUES, CONCERNS, AND OPPORTUNITIES During the scoping period, the following issues, concerns, and opportunities were identified by individuals, groups, and agencies: Habitat and wildlife management. Many people were concerned about the loss of wildlife habitat and felt that protecting and enhancing wildlife, especially the California least tern, should be a priority. Some felt that other wildlife species, including butterflies and marine mammals, should be considered, and that enhancement of wildlife off the refuge should be discussed. The need and methods to manage avian and mammalian predators were identified as issues. Concern was expressed about the design of the perimeter fence and any additional structures and how they would affect the appearance of the area. A comment was made that current wildlife management practices should be evaluated before any changes are made. PORTUNITIES • AIRFIELD preliminary goals of the proposed refuge, would not be economically feasible or safe, and would contribute to noise and air pollution. Other people commented that a limited -use airfield would be compatible with the refuge, provide jobs to the local community, generate revenue for the city, promote tourism, and provide security for the refuge. Some people stated that the use of other facilities, such as the bunkers, should be considered. Adequate funding and staff to manage the refuge. Managing the refuge requires funding and staff to effectively carry out habitat and population management activities. Some people expressed concern that the Fish and Wildlife Service would not receive sufficient funds to manage the new refuge. Several people recommended that the management plan include a budget for operations and capital improvements. Some respondents felt that building partnerships with public agencies, private organizations, and volunteers would increase the refuge's management ability. Public use opportunities. Many people expressed concern about public access (where, when, restrictions) to the refuge and its open water, facilities (viewing platforms, boardwalks, perimeter trail, interpretive center with closed circuit television), and types of public uses allowed (docent -led tours, self - guided wildlife observation, fishing, bicycling, jet skiing, etc.). They felt that educational and research opportunities should be considered. Suggestions included charging an entrance fee and offering transportation alternatives, such as a ferry and shuttle service or electric people mover. A couple of respondents stated that boat access through the refuge to the proposed marina must be considered. Contaminant cleanup. Some people commented that the U.S. Navy should clean up all the contaminated areas. Non - wildlife related uses. Many people commented that an airfield is not needed, and that it would not be compatible with the AIRFIELD In August, the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) staff requested that the Service make an initial determination regarding continued airfield operations at the proposed refuge based on safety and liability considerations. The Service examined the benefits and the liabilities of an airfield to the proposed refuge and the community. An airfield would benefit the proposed refuge by providing fencing, security, and vegetation management at no cost to the Service. The proposed refuge would also receive an undetermined amount of funding from leasing refuge lands. The community would benefit from providing aircraft access to existing hangars, with subsequent job development, higher building lease revenues, etc. The liabilities would arise from the potential property damage or injuries due to accidents. 2 (cont'd on next page) The Service's preliminary wildlife management plans conflict with several FAA regulations and advisory circulars, as well as with specific recommendations made to the Navy for reducing bird strikes at Alameda NAS. Specific concerns are as foliows: 1) The FAA recommends a minimum separation of 5,000 feet between wetlands and aircraft movement areas for piston - powered planes, and 10,000 feet for turbine - powered planes. The Service proposes to maintain and enhance two existing wetlands which are within 2,000 feet of the runway. 2) FAA regulations direct that objects unrelated to airfield operations not be located in an airfield safety area and that debris, sand, and other materials be removed from aircraft operating areas. The Service intends to maintain and expand the least tern nesting colony which will require fences, fence posts, shells, clay tiles, and other materials. 3) In a 1992 report to the Navy, UC Berkeley researchers recommended reducing winter flights and increasing summer flights for safety purposes. The Service would propose the opposite schedule to protect nesting least tern colonies. 4) The researchers also recommended that vegetation in grassy areas be kept at 8 to 12 inches in height to reduce use by flocking birds. The Service would propose to keep the vegetation shorter to reduce predator cover. 5) Both the FAA and UC researchers recommended improving drainage to prevent standing water on the tarmac and grassy areas. The Service intends to increase the amount of seasonal wetlands in the area. Therefore, the Service has determined that it will not allow airport operations or air shows on the north -south runway located within the proposed Alameda NWR. The Service would consider limited use of the east -west runway (Runway 7 -25) if the City of Alameda and ARRA wish to pursue that option. Most of the east -west runway lies outside of the refuge's proposed northern boundary, but a portion of the east -west runway would be 3 included in the refuge. This runway poses fewer potential wildlife hazards to aircraft due to its location away from the least tern colony, the breakwater, and other wildlife habitat areas. A limited number of flights could be timed to coincide with wind conditions appropriate for this runway. If this runway was used, the Service would work with ARRA to determine the . appropriate leasing arrangements for its portion of the east -west runway. WILDLIFE NEWS Although the data has yet to be thoroughly compiled, scrutinized, and subjected to the proper statistical analyses, this much we do know: The 1997 California least tern nesting season was very successful. The number of breeding pairs (244), number of nests initiated (258), and number of fledglings (316) all increased over the 1996 season (which was itself a successful year). Close monitoring and protection of the tern colony continued during this transition period between landlords, thanks to Navy funding and the dedication of the tern biologist. Biologists were amazed to count 1,200 brown pelicans roosting on the island breakwater on July 18. This record more than doubled any previous pelican counts. During the summer, a harbor seal was seen wrestling with a 21/2-foot live salmon only yards from the proposed refuge's south shore; the seal won its prize. In the spring and fall, the wetlands were visited by migratory waterfowl and shorebirds, and in the summer, the wetlands hosted one of only four Caspian tern colonies in the Bay Area. - - - PLANNING SCHEDULE PROPOSED ALAMEDA NWR Planning Step* Completion Date* Planning Update 2 issued Alameda NWR Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and EA released Public meeting Comment period ends Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and EA released Public notice of decision for Alameda NWR Nov. 1997 Mar. 1998 Apr. 1998 May 1998 July 1998 July 1998 * Unforeseen circumstances could cause changes. We will keep you posted if any major planning dates change. PLANNING INFORMATION ON -LINE Check out the new planning home page, now available on the World Wide Web. We will offer electronic versions of some of our planning documents, as well as a glossary and some useful links. Please note that the website address is not the one offered in the last update. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. WEBSITE ADDRESS www. rl.fws.gov /planning/pinome.html E -MAIL ADDRESS rlplanning_guest @fws.gov (Please type "Alameda NWR" in the subject line). WHO TO CONTACT Information on Proposed Alameda NWR Management Marge Kolar, Project Leader San Francisco Bay NWR Complex U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 524 Newark, California 94560 (510) 792 -0222; fax (510) 792 -5828 4 Joelle Buffa, Wildlife Biologist San Francisco Bay NWR Complex U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service P.O.Box524 Newark, California 94560 (510) 792 -0222; fax (510) 792 -5828 Information on Proposed Alameda NWR Planning Cathy Osugi, Wildlife Biologist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 911 NE 1 lth Avenue, 3rd Floor West Portland, Oregon 97232 -4181 (503) 231 -2231 or (800) 662 -8933 Fax (503) 231 -6161 Information on Alameda County Endangered Species Issues Jim Browning, Fish and Wildlife Biologist Mike Thabault, Fish and Wildlife Biologist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 3310 El Camino Avenue, Suite 130 Sacramento, California 95821 -6340 (916) 979 - 2752; fax (916) 979 -2744 Information on Land Acquisition Jackie Cumpton, Realty Specialist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2233 Watt Avenue, Suite 375 Sacramento, California 95825 -0509 (916) 979 -2085; fax (916) 979 -2092 e • THIS IS YOUR PLANNING UPDATE FOR THE •PROPOSED ALAMEDA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service (Attn: ARW/RE/Planning) 911 NE l lth Avenue Portland, Oregon 97232 -4181 Address correction requested Brown pelican, USFWS