1999-02-03 ARRA PacketAGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
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Alameda City Hall
Council Chamber, Room 390
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
Wednesday, February 3, 1999
Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.
City Hall will open at 5:1.5 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2 -A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1999.
2 -B. Approval of the minutes of the special ARRA meeting of January 14, 1999.
2 -C. Receive report by the ARRA staff recommending the authorization to expend existing City
General Fund appropriation for Alameda Point activities
2 -D. Receive report and recommendation by ARRA staff for approval of a six -month proposed 1999
budget for ARRA market rate housing lease revenue.
3. ACTION ITEMS
3 -A. Receive report and approval of the recommendations from the Base Reuse Advisory Group
(BRAG) and ARRA staff regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuge Management Plan to
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
3 -B. Receive report of alternative recommendations from the BRAG and ARRA staff regarding
the no -cost leases for Buildings 77 and 41 for the Alameda Naval Air and Western
Aerospace Museum.
3 -C. Receive BRAG report and recommendation regarding tourism as a means of economic
development at Alameda Point.
3 -D. Receive BRAG report and recommendations from the BRAG and ARRA staff regarding
the future role and responsibilities of the BRAG.
4. ORAL REPORTS
4 -A. Oral report from BRAG.
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4 -B. Oral report from the Deputy City Manager (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
This meeting will be simultaneously broadcast on cable channel 22.
The next regular ARRA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 1999.
Notes:
• Sign language interpreters will be available on request. Please contact the 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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Chair Appezzato requested a two- thirds to place a resolution on the agenda by this authority.
Member Daysog moved approval to place the resolution on the agenda. The motion was
seconded by Alternate Leonhardy and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes: 9. Noes: 0.
Abstentions: 0.
Chair Appezzato presented a resolution of appreciation from the Governing Board of the ARRA
commending Kay Miller of exemplary service as executive director of the ARRA. He
particularly noted her leadership throughout the conversion of the Alameda Naval Air Station to
Alameda Point. He extended appreciation for her valued service, and best wishes for her
continued success in the future.
Alternate Leonhardy moved approval to place the resolution on the agenda. The motion
was seconded by Alternate Ornelas and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes: 9. Noes:
0. Abstentions: 0.
Roberta Brooks expressed her appreciation to Kay Miller on her leadership throughout the
process, which provided a stellar example of how a base closure could work. She added that
there was no guidebook to follow, and that she blazed new trails in her straightforward and
consistent approach to her work.
Tony Daysog thanked Ms. Miller for her patience with him, and with the neighbors of West
Alameda, during the Base conversion process.
Chair Appezzato complimented Ms. Miller on her poise and professionalism, and noted that she
was particularly well thought of in Washington. He expressed his deep thanks for her work and
the example she set.
Kay Miller expressed her appreciation to the ARRA, and noted that the Base conversion was a
good opportunity to see some long -term effects of a good reuse plan. She believed that was
accomplished, and was happy to be a part of it.
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ADJOURNMENT
The general meeting was adjourned by Chair Appezzato at 5:59 p.m., at which time the Board
entered into Closed Session to consider:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR:
Property: Alameda Naval Air Station
Negotiating parties: ARRA and the U.S. Navy
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8
Following the Closed Session, the Mayor announced no action was taken.
There being no further business before the ARRA, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the Special
Meeting at 9:25 p.m.
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
Respectfully submitted,
Cory Sims
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APPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, January 6, 1999
The meeting convened at 5:43 p.m. with Chair Appezzato presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Ralph Appezzato, Mayor, City of Alameda
Jay Leonhardy, alternate to Jerry Brown, Mayor, City of Oakland
Mark Friedman, alternate to Wilma Chan, Alameda County Board of
Supervisors, District 3
Kathleen Ornelas, alternate to Sheila Young, Mayor, City of San Leandro
Tony Daysog, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Roberta Brooks, alternate for Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Albert DeWitt, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Beverly Johnson, Councilmember, City of Alameda
James Sweeney, alternate to Councilmember Barbara Kerr, City of Alameda
CONSENT CALENDAR
2 -A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 1998.
Councilmember DeWitt advised that he did not see his name as being present at the meeting of
December 2, 1998, and noted that he was present.
Member DeWitt moved approval of the minutes as amended for December 2, 1998, and for
the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Alternate Friedman and passed by the
following voice vote: Ayes: 8. Noes: 0. Abstentions: 1 (Johnson - minutes).
ACTION ITEMS
None.
ORAL REPORTS
4 -A. Oral report from BRAG
Diane Lichtenstein, Vice Chairperson of the BRAG, noted that BRAG Chair Lee Perez was out
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of town for the last BRAG meeting, and requested that she present the BRAG report. The last
BRAG meeting was a joint meeting with the Department of Park and Recreation, the Golf
Commission, some members of the Economic Development Commission and the BRAG. The
purpose of the meeting was to discuss the two different proposals for the golf feasibility study.
The next task will be to report to the individual agencies, and make a recommendation to the
Golf Commission as to which way each commission wished to go. The Golf Commission would
then appear before the BRAG or the City.
The most current business plan for Hanger 41 will also be discussed regarding the Western
Aerospace Museum/Alameda Naval Air Museum.
The Fish and Wildlife plan will be discussed, and a public meeting will be held on Saturday,
January 16, 1999. The BRAG will discuss that meeting, as well as the continuing restructuring
of the BRAG organization.
4 -B. Oral report from the Deputy City Manager (non- discussion items).
Deputy City Manager David A. Berger reported that several significant activities that were
planned for January:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released the draft "Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive
Conservation" plan. On January 14, 1999, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Historic High School
cafeteria, there will be a public meeting on the draft. The deadline for comments will be
February 15, 1999. Staff has been reviewing the plan, and will have a report and
recommendation regarding a possible City ARRA position on the next Board agenda.
The Naval Facilities Command, both in Washington, D.C. and in the San Bruno regional facility,
have been engaged in an internal discussion regarding the draft environmental impact statement.
The discussion could result in a delay of the certification of that document by three to four
months past the mid -June target date. He noted that staff shared its strong concerns with the
local Navy representatives, and he will meet with the EFA West Captain Hunter on Friday,
January 8, 1999, to discuss the current status. Captain Hunter indicated that it would be the
highest priority for him to expedite the process.
There will be a meeting on January 19, 1999, of Navy and City ARRA engineering
representatives to review the infrastructure upgrade assumptions in each party's respective
valuation of the Economic Development conveyance. Both sides were in agreement that was the
key issue in reaching an acceptable business term. Kay Miller will coordinate the effort in her
new roll as a part-time consultant.
In addition, Kay Miller will meet with outside legal council with the State Lands Commission
Staff to review the assumptions in the Tidelands Trust matter. A report would be presented at the
next meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL ALAMEDA REUSE AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
Thursday - January 14, 1999 - 5:30 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call - Present: Leonhardy, Ornelas, Daysog, Brooks, DeWitt, Johnson, Kerr and Mayor
Appezzato - 8
Absent: Friedman - 1
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR:
Property: Alameda Naval Air Station
Negotiating parties: ARRA and the U.S. Navy
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and the Mayor announced
the following actions: Approved in Concept an Agreement with the Homeless Collaborative
regarding the relocation of 58 units from East Housing to West Housing and 39 units to be
constructed at FISC and approved Interim Leases to both Operation Dignity and U.A. Housing
for specific units at West Housing; Director Executive Director to negotiate and execute the
Agreement with Homeless Collaborative and the interim leases with Operation Dignity and U.A.
Housing.
Adjournment
There being no further business before the ARRA, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the Special
Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marites Ward
ARRA Secretary
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
January 26, 1999
TO: Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: David A. Berger, Deputy City Manager
SUBJ:
Report by the Deputy City Manager recommending the authorization to expend appropriated
City General Funds for Alameda Point activities.
Background:
Included in the fiscal year 1998 -99 City budget are general funds totaling $513,376 for base conversion
activities. While the City Council has approved this budget, the ARRA Governing Body has never given the
authority for the expenditure of these funds. The action taken today will authorize staff to expend the funds
in the manner budgeted. These funds cover Economic Development Conveyance negotiations and related
activities, which the U.S. Navy advises may not be paid for through ARRA lease revenues or the government
caretaker contract.
Discussion:
This action is a fiscal "house- keeping " matter. The City appropriated these funds in its 1998 -99 budget,
however the authorization for expenditure was never given. Following is the detail for the allocated general
funds totaling $513, 376:
General Office Supplies
$1,600
Periodicals and Subscriptions $1,250
Legal Services $410,806
These funds are expended by the City Attorney's Office and are used to funds all legal activities related
to Alameda Point.
Consultant Services $73,220
These funds are used to fund consultant services related to the Economic Development Conveyance
negotiations. The Navy will not allow lease revenue funds to be used for activities that may place the
City in conflict with the Navy. Therefore, the general fund is the source for funding this activity.
Audit Payroll Processing $1,000
Meetings and Conferences $4, 000
Associations Memberships $1,500
Public Notice & Advertising $1,000
Base Reuse Advisory Group $20,000
These funds pay for the BRAG Secretary position and fund the public relations activities undertaken
by the BRAG including town meetings and newsletters.
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TOTAL ALLOCATED BUDGET $514,376
Fiscal Impact:
These funds were already allocated as part of the City 1998 -99 fiscal year budget. There will be not
additional impact to the budget.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the ARRA authorize the expenditure of the City general funds already
appropriated for this year.
Respectfully submitted by:
Nanette Banks
Admin. Management Analyst
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Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
January 25, 1999
TO: Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: David A. Berger, Deputy City Manager
SUBJ:
Report and recommendation by the Deputy City Manager for approval of a six -month
proposed 1999 budget for ARRA market rate housing lease revenue.
Background:
In March 1998, the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority entered into its first lease for the
residential property on Alameda Point. These properties are managed by Gallagher and Lindsey. As you
know, currently the only residential property on the market at Alameda Point is the ranch units. The
townhouse units are currently being brought to health and safety code and will come on the Market by March
1999. The figures included in this projection do not include revenues from either the townhouses or "big
white" homes.
The fund balance projection for these funds uses the current unappropriated balance in housing lease
revenues of $146,387. The projected revenue by the end of the fiscal year (6 months) is $210,732, for a total
resource of $357,119. Proposed expenditures for these funds are estimated at $310,000 for an ending
balance of $47,119.
Discussion:
Following is the proposed six month 1999 housing lease revenue budget. These figures do not include
revenues generated from either the townhouses or the big whites. The anticipated lease revenues based on
the current level of housing leases are projected to be $357,119:
Property Management and Maintenance $160,000
These funds will be used to pay the property management contract, upgrade the townhouse and big
white units which includes contractors, replacement fencing, city permits and other related upgrade
expenses.
Consultant Services $100,000
As the EDC negotiation and Record of Decision approaches, there is need for additional consultant
studies and professional services to expedite the conveyance process. These funds will be used to pay
for additional appraisal work for the Public Trust Trade, EDC Negotiations, or to purchase additional
environmental expertise.
Reserve $50,000
Fiscal Impact:
It is anticipated there will be sufficient lease revenue to cover the proposed expenses.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the ARRA approve the proposed housing lease revenue budget for January -
June 1999.
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Respectfully submitted by:
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Nanette Banks
Admin. Management Analyst
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Attachment: January 1, 1999 - June 30, 1999 Housing Lease Revenue Fund Balance Projection
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Fund Balance Projection for Housing Lease Revenue
Beginning Balance 12/30/98 (estimate)
Revenue Projection
(1/1/99-6/30/99)
Total Resources
Proposed Expenditures
(1/1/99-6/30/99)
Ending Balance 6/30/99 (estimate)
$146,387
$210,732
$357,119
$310,000
$47,119
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
January 26, 1999
TO:
Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority
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FROM: David A. Berger, Deputy City Manager
SUBJ: Report from the Deputy City Manager recommending ARRA approval of Base Reuse
Advisory Group and ARRA staff recommendations and comments on the Draft
Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed
Alameda National Wildlife Refuge
Background:
In December, 1998, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) distributed the Draft Comprehensive
Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Alameda National
Wildlife Refuge. Staff has prepared the following report and recommendation with input from ARRA
tenants, other city departments, and the BRAG Refuge Task Force. The BRAG Task Force comments
are attached as Attachment A, which the full BRAG endorsed on January 20, 1999.
The CCP describes the proposed plan for managing the refuge, with particular attention to the wildlife
management practices proposed for the protection and furtherment of the five endangered or threatened
species known to inhabit the refuge. These species are: the California least tern, the California brown
pelican, the Western snowy plover, the American peregrine falcon, and Winter -run chinook salmon.
The EA analyzes four alternative for the establishment and management of the Refuge:
1) Alternative A - No Action;
2) Alternative B - Establish National Wildlife Refuge with Minimum Levels of Management by the
Service;
3) Alternative C - Establish National Wildlife Refuge and Optimize Wildlife Management and Public
Use; and
4) Alternative D - Establish National Wildlife Refuge and Maximize Public Use with Moderate
Wildlife Management.
Analysis:
There are four areas of concern regarding the plan:
1. Public Access and Shipping Access
Of the range of alternatives analyzed in the EA, the USFWS prefers "Alternative C ". This Alternative
limits the access channel to the piers and Seaplane Lagoon to a width of 500 feet and provides no
turning basin. According to Refuge staff, this Alternative is not intended to limit the port operation,
but to control recreational boaters, who have a greater impact on the least tern and other species of
concern.
The City would prefer "Alternative D" because it provides for a 600 -foot buffer around Breakwater
Island, more public access and avoids a narrow definition of the boat access channel. Alternative "D"
also proposes a smaller expansion of the least tern colony, which would avoid further conflicts with
development plans near the refuge.
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However, a major concern is that the 500 foot wide access corridor to the piers and Seaplane Lagoon
is not sufficient for the safe operation of a commercial port for the Maritime Administration
(MARAD) ready reserve fleet. The port management and MARAD have both requested that the
channel remain at 1000 feet wide. The proposed plan does not accommodate for the required turning
radius of these ships, approximately 1500 feet, using Army Corps of Engineers standards. In
addition the port operation includes moving of large ships (up to 880 feet long) in and out of port
along with barging equipment and fuel as well as daily ferries and support for the Hornet Museum.
2. Predator Control
The plan does not include funding for predator management outside the refuge. Our
recommendation is that the USFWS ask for these funds as part of the appropriation for the Refuge.
3. Funding and Operations
The budget presented in the plan does not indicate the phasing of the project over the next 15 years.
It is not clear how soon a visitors center or support services would be constructed, or when enough
of the project will be in place to begin operations and allow public access. The plan also depends
on the East Bay Regional Park District to construct and maintain the perimeter trail.
4. Aesthetics
The Plan proposes an eight -foot high chain link fence with slats and barbed wire on top for the
boundary between the Refuge and the rest of Alameda Point. We have requested to meet with the
Service to look at alternatives that better meet the goals of the Reuse Plan and City of Alameda
standards.
Fiscal Impact:
Potential impacts include a $60,000 a year cost to the City if other sources of funding for predator
management are not found by the Service, and potential loss of revenue for the port if Trident's
MARAD operations are curtailed by restrictions on boat traffic. Currently, the ARRA receives $1.3
million a year in payments from the operation of the port. Trident is proposing to expand its
operations in the near future, which would increase the annual revenues to the ARRA/City.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the ARRA board endorse the attached letter of comment to the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and authorize staff to negotiate further with the Fish and Wildlife staff to
incorporate our comments in the final CCP.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Elizabeth Johnson
Base Reuse Planner
Attachment
Attachment A
BRAG REFUGE MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE REPORT
ON
USF &WS DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION PLAN
AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENT
AND
MANAGEMENT OF ALAMEDA WILDLIFE REFUGE
The BRAG appointed members of the Refuge Task Force met on January 13, 1999 to
review the USF &WS documents and prepare a recommendation for BRAG consideration
with respect to comments that should be made on the Draft Plan documents. Our
comments are as follows:
1. We strongly recommend Alternative D, rather than C, as the preferred alternative
because it increases public use and benefit while still providing adequately for
protection of the endangered and other species.
2. The eight -foot high chainlink fence with slats and barbed wire will obstruct views and
look like a prison. It is preferred to use a standard six or eight -foot high black vinyl
coated fence without slats as is standard practice for security at airports.
3. The Task Force notes with concern comments that the Congress frequently fails to
appropriate adequate funds to cover "in- lieu" payments due to municipalities to offset
lost tax revenues. We believe all parties should make a maximum effort, by whatever
means are available, to see that sufficient federal funds are allotted for this purpose.
4. The boat access channel is set at 500 feet wide. The dredged channel is 1000 feet
wide. It is recommended that the width be set at 750 feet to provide more
maneuverability for vessels. This should be coordinated with the MARAD and small
boat people using the pier area.
5. No capital improvement or operational budget coverage is shown for the perimeter
path. USF &WS should budget for this item and not depend on East Bay Regional
Parks District for maintenance. Furthermore, this should be a high priority item as is
has direct impact on one of the most popular public uses.
6. Concern is expressed over developing any new least tern nesting areas any closer to
the east or northern boundaries of the refuge because of potential impact on city
development plans outside the refuge.
7. There is no mention of any plans for public sanitary facilities inside the refuge
boundary for visitors.
8. Other than educational outreach efforts the plan should speak to other publicity
efforts to attract tourist type visitors and what vendor or concession type activities
will be allowed in support of the tourism.
9. No details are set forth in the financial discussions of donations, fee schedules, entry
fees, collection and disbursement policies or concepts in support of any self-financing
efforts to defray operational costs.
10. All operations of the Wildlife Service including employee and visitor parking, office
and sanitation facilities to be located within the boundary of the Alameda Wildlife
Refuge.
Respectfully submittgd,
alcohn T. Mooney, Chair
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Alameda Point Redevelopment Center
950 W. Mall Square, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Governing Body
Ralph Appezzato
Chair
Mayor, City of Alameda
Sandr6 R. Swanson
Vice -Chair
District Director for
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
Shelia Young
Mayor
City of San Leandro
Tony Daysog
Councilmember
City of Alameda
Albert H. DeWitt
Councilmember
City of Alameda
Barbara Kerr
Councilmember
City of Alameda
Beverly Johnson
Councilmember
City of Alameda
David A. Berger
Deputy City Manager
January 27, 1999
Charles Houghten, Chief
Planning Branch, ARW/RE
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
911 NE l l th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97232 -4181
Dear Mr. Houghten:
(510) 749-5910
Fax: (510)769 -0694
The Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, appreciates the opportunity to
submit the following comments on the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for
the proposed Alameda National Wildlife Refuge and the accompanying Draft
Environmental Assessment(EA) for the Establishment and Management of the
Alameda National Wildlife Refuge of December, 1998. The ARRA requests that
these issues of concern be addressed in the final Comprehensive Conservation Plan
and EA for the Refuge. These comments incorporate the recommendations of the
Base Reuse Advisory Group.
Overall, the plan is sufficient to address the operation of the refuge. There remain
a few outstanding issues which require the active participation of USFWS to
engage in a dialogue with the ARRAJCity, bringing alternatives to the table. We
have organized them in the same format as our letter of September 12, 1997.
Issue 1: Public Access
We would prefer the alternative analyzed in the EA as Alternative "D" (over the
Service's preferred alternative "C ") because it provides more public access and
avoids the narrow definition of the boat access channel. It also proposes a smaller
expansion of the least tern colony, which would avoid further conflicts with
development plans near the refuge. In our letter of September 12, 1997, we asked
that a commitment to protecting boating access be provided in the plan. On page
9 of the Draft EA, it states: "The U. S. Department of Transportation's Maritime
Administration would require accesses to the open bay via the 500 -foot access
corridor through the Refuge. If wider access is ever needed, a special use permit
would be considered."
A major concern is that the proposed 500 -foot wide access corridor to the piers and
Seaplane Lagoon is not sufficient for the safe operation of commercial port for the
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January 27, 1999
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Maritime Administration (MARAD) ready reserve fleet. The port management and MARAD have
both requested that the channel be left at 1000 feet wide. Nor is there accommodation made for the
required turning radius for these ships, approximately 1500 feet, using US Army Corps of Engineers
standards. The port is a major economic contributor to the successful reuse of the base (current
revenue to ARRA is $1.3 million per year.) The operation entails moving large ships (up to 880 feet
long) in and out of port, along with barging of equipment and fuel. There are also daily ferries and
support for the Hornet ship museum, as well as a number of small craft and tugboats that accompany
the port operations. A narrow channel that would be used by recreational boaters as well as the port
would be unsafe.
Refuge staff have stated that an accommodation could be made to allow greater access for port ships
while regulating pleasure craft. The Refuge plan must recognize that the port, the marina, and the
refuge will co- exist, that the port use will not be more intensive than the prior Navy operations, and
that the refuge will continue to accommodate port operations with a shipping channel and turning
basin of the required dimensions.
This issue needs further discussion and recognition in the Refuge plan, with a revised proposal that
accommodates the Port while achieving the objectives of restricting small boat traffic in the Refuge.
The Refuge plan discusses the possibility of additional restrictions on the Long Breakwater, which
is within the City of Alameda, outside of the refuge. Pedestrian access to the breakwater is currently
restricted by the City of Alameda. Any additional restrictions requested by Fish and Wildlife would
require more discussion.
Issue 2: Predator Control
The Plan does a good job of describing Predator Management actions by the USFWS; however,
there is no mention that the plan will require additional predator management funding for the area
outside the refuge. The ARRA and the City have requested that the appropriation request for the
establishment of the refuge include this cost., approximately $60,000 a year.
Issue 3: Funding and Operations
The plan does not have an implementation schedule. It would be useful to know when the various
components of the 15 -year phasing will take place in order for the City to incorporate the refuge into
our reuse planning. Will the visitor center be constructed in the first five years? When would
fencing and trail upgrades take place which would allow greater public access to the shoreline and
the refuge? Will there be restroom facilities for the public other than at the visitors center?
Charles Houghten
January 27, 1999
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There is no funding identified for the perimeter trail. There is no commitment from the East Bay
Regional Parks District to build or maintain the trail. Generally, the EBRPD will take over the
maintenance of a trail that has been constructed as a mitigation for development or through grant
monies. Because the establishment of the trail is so important to public access for this significant
segment of Bay shoreline, the Service's appropriation request should include funds for the
construction of the trail.
We also are concerned with the statement in the plan that Congress may fail to appropriate adequate
funds for the "in -lieu "payments to the county to offset lost tax revenues. These payments are vital
in order for compensation to be made the county and city for the lost revenue the refuge represents,
as well to offset the impact to providing public services and infrastructure for public access to a
facility that does not generate local taxes.
Issue 4: Aesthetics
There needs to be more dialogue between the Refuge planners and the ARRA/City about the design
of the fence surrounding the refuge before the plan is finalized. The current proposal, an eight -foot
high chain -link fence with slats and barbed wire on top, is not compatible with the vision for the rest
of the base, nor with the City of Alameda's zoning ordinance. We expect the Refuge to be a full
partner in maximizing the economic benefits of the natural beauty of the 565 acres of the base under
their management, so it can truly be the attraction and amenity described in their planning
documents. The proponents of the Refuge need to develop alternative designs for the fence that
better meet the criteria of the Community Reuse Plan by maximizing views of the water, vegetation
and wildlife.
This letter conveys the major concerns with the plan and its environmental effects. A separate letter
will convey a more detailed evaluation of the Environmental Assessment.
Thank you for your consideration of these comments. The ARRA will continue to work with the
Service to make the Alameda National Wildlife Refuge a success and an asset for the community.
Sincerely,
Ralph J. Appezzato
Chairman
cc: Planning Director
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
January 26, 1999
TO: Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: David A. Berger, Deputy City Manager
SUBJ: Report on alternative recommendations from the BRAG and ARRA staff regarding
the no -cost leases for Buildings 77 and 41 for the Alameda Naval Air and Western
Aerospace Museum
Background:
The Community Reuse Plan reserves Buildings 77 and 41 for a naval air museum. Building
77, formerly the Naval Station's air terminal, has an area of approximately 27,050 square feet.
Building 41, the southernmost of the four large hangars facing the Seaplane Lagoon, has an area of
approximately 118,050 square feet.
The Alameda Naval Air Museum (ANAM) originally requested that they be given these
buildings through a Public Benefit Conveyance (PBC). The Community Reuse Plan determined that
in order to assure long -term control of the property, the ARRA should enter into a no -cost lease with
ANAM. The lease would be subject to ANAM demonstrating financial capability to develop and
operate the museum. If the museum proved to be non - viable, the Reuse Plan allowed for the ARRA
to find alternative tenants for the buildings.
Building 77 was opened briefly by ANAM prior to base closure under the auspices of the
base's then Commanding Officer, Captain Dodge. The building was closed following the Navy's
departure because it did not comply with the building code and ANAM had not yet signed a lease
with the ARRA. The Western Air Museum (WAM) subsequently approached ANAM with a
proposal to expand the Building 77 museum to include display of aircraft in Building 41. These
discussions led to formation of a joint venture, ANAWAM, to develop an integrated museum in
these buildings. During the last year, ARRA staff has had ongoing meetings with ANAWAM
personnel to assess the feasibility of their proposal. Of primary interest and concern have been the
high cost of upgrades to bring the buildings into code compliance and the limited sources of funds
to pay for this work and subsequently operate the museum.
Early in these discussions, ARRA staff determined that a museum in Building 77 will be a
relatively low -cost venture which could be developed and operated in a financially feasible manner.
At the same time, staff had major reservations as to ANAWAM's ability to finance the code
compliance work in Building 41 and thereafter to fund operations at a sufficiently high -level to
create a viable visitor attraction.
Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
January 26, 1999
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Discussion:
In mid - December 1998, ANAWAM submitted a proposal and business plan to convert
Building 41 to a museum. A copy of this submittal is attached. Also attached is the staff analysis of
this proposal and recommendation to the BRAG Museum Task Force prepared by former ARRA
Executive Director, Kay Miller. Ms. Miller's analysis identifies the following deficiencies in the
business plan which raise serious questions as to ANAWAM's ability to develop and operate the
museum.
1. Insufficient Funds to Upgrade Building 41
ANAWAM's proposed business plan dated December 30, 1998 shows no firm
commitment for the grants needed to finance the building upgrades. The largest of
these grants, $500,000 from the State of California, was turned down in the last
session of the State Legislature. ANAWAM has submitted another request in this
legislative session, but their chances for success are questionable. Without this
money, there appears to be no way for them to finance the upgrades. The cost of
these upgrades was estimated by ANAWAM as about $500,000 and by the City
Engineering staff as closer to $700,000.
2. Uncertain Funding for Operation and Maintenance
ANAWAM's business plan projects that it will attract 80,000 people in its third year
of operation. This projection assumes that substantial attendance will be spun off
from the visitors to the AC Hornet. This appears to be a flawed assumption in light
of the Hornet's failure to attract anywhere near its projected attendance. If attendance
and gate receipts fall substantially below ANAWAM's projections, the Museum will
have to scale back its operations. The result would be an under -used facility
generating limited interest and appeal to the general public.
ARRA Staff Recommendation
As discussed in Kay Miller's analysis and recommendation, Building 41 is highly leasable and
could generate a rental income of approximately $400,000 per year as well as substantial new jobs.
In light of the Community Reuse Plan commitment to establish a Naval Air Museum at Alameda
Point, it would be appropriate to forego this revenue and enter into a sublease with ANAWAM,
provided their proposal is financially feasible. As noted above, this is not the case.
Over a three -year period, the Museum has failed to produce a viable business plan. ARRA staff
believes that it would be a mistake to forego the substantial revenues and jobs which could be
generated by leasing Building 41 to a private sector tenant on the unlikely hope that ANAWAM can
obtain the grants needed to create a museum in Building 41. For this reason, staff recommends
against reserving this building for ANAWAM and proposes that it be put back on the market for
lease to a private- sector user. As indicated earlier, staff concludes that ANAWAM has a viable
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Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
January 26, 1999
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business plan for development and operation of a smaller scale museum in Building 77 and
recommends that ARRA move forward with a no -cost lease for this building.
BRAG Recommendation
The BRAG recommends that the ARRA Governing Body approve the request by the Alameda Naval
Air and Western Aerospace Museum to lease Hangar 41 as follows:
1. "We reaffirm the concept of a naval museum at Alameda Point as expressed in the
Community Reuse Plan of 1996, which states as an objective to "encourage and
support the Alameda Naval Museum in its efforts to document the rich aviation
history of the area." (NAS Community Reuse Plan, 6 -14)."
2. "We recommend approval for ANAWAM to pursue a Use Permit with the City of
Alameda, with a lease between the Alameda Reuse & Redevelopment Authority and
the ANAWAM to be signed no later than July 1, 1999, contingent upon Applicant
having sufficient funds, or having guaranteed commitments of funding, to effect all
required building improvements. Hanger 41 to open for operation no later than
January 1, 2000."
Fiscal Impact:
If the ARRA Governing Body authorizes staff to terminate negotiations to lease Building 41
to ANAWAM, staff will immediately market the building for lease to other tenants. Based on market
interest to date, staff believes that a lease commitment on Building 41 could be obtained within two
or three months. As indicated above, stabilized rental revenues from this building, following
upgrades for code compliance, should be about $400,000 per year. Building upgrades would be
financed from the anticipated EDA Grant for this year.
Deferring a decision until July 1999 as recommended by the BRAG, would result in six
months lost rent (for a total of about $200,000) assuming ANAWAM does not obtain grant
commitments by that time and the property is then leased to another tenant.
Ed Levine
Facilities Manager
Attachment: Report from Kay Miller dated December 31, 1998
Alameda Reuse and .Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: BRAG Museum Task Force
FROM: Kay Miller, Executive Director
DATE: December 31, 1998
SUBJECT: Staff Analysis and Recommendation Re: WAM/ANAM's
Business Plan for Hanger 41
Capital Cost Projections
ARRA and City staff have met a number of times since the October 1998 Museum Task
Force meeting with WAM/ANAM personnel and their consulting engineers and architects to review
their capital cost projections. Staff believes that their final business plan comes much closer to
recognizing the real costs of Code required upgrades to Hanger 41. The final business plan submitted
on December 30, 1998, projects a cost of $684,000 for Code compliance upgrades, $750,000 for
both Hanger 41 and Building 77 with additional amounts needed to repay loans and line of credit.
These figures certainly come much closer to reality than the $284,000 projected in the
October 1998 business plan submittal. A memo from Celia Karian, Construction Manager for the
City Public Works Department, critiques an earlier cost estimate of $599,000 for Hanger 41, while
WAM /ANAM has adjusted its cost estimate upwards to $684,000 since that memo was written.
However, a number of Ms. Karian's observations and suggestions still apply. For example, VBN had
factored in a $25,000 contingency, about 5% of estimated construction costs. Ms. Karian suggested
this be increased to a 25% contingency based on City experience with upgrades of other hangers at
NAS. While the final business plan increases the amount to 10 %, staff still believes this is
inadequate. The final business plan included some estimates for electrical and other system upgrades
as suggested by Ms. Karian; however, these estimates may be low and could be needed within 12
months of occupancy. These costs need to be considered in evaluating expenses.
Revenue Projections
While it appears that the capital cost figures have become much more realistic, our real
concern is with the income /revenue projections used by WAM/ANAM and the heavy reliance on
speculative sources of grant funds. The following is a brief summary of our concerns:
The single largest source of money relied upon to pay for the capital improvements to
Building 77 and Hanger 41 is a $500,000 grant from the State of California. WAM/ANAM
was unsuccessful in obtaining that grant last year with a very committed sponsor in then
State Senator Barbara Lee. We worry that this source of revenue may be a very long shot and
there is no back -up plan should the Museum fail to get this grant appropriation.
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WAM /ANAM is relying on another $58,500 in grant monies from foundations and fedc„ral
sources. Again, we're concerned with counting on these sources of funds. On numerous
occasions, the BRAG committee has asked for letters of commitment or at least intent from
potential funders. The final business plan still failed to produce such commitments.
The capital improvement plan assumes a $75,000 contribution from the Alameda Bureau of
Electricity for their EV Showcase. As of this writing, we were unable to confirm BOE's
intent to provide this funding. We will attempt to confirm this before the January 1 l th Task
Force meeting. If the Museum is instead assuming that this money would come from
Synergy EV, Inc., presumably a private for -profit company, this is problematic for two
reasons:
1. We are attempting to treat this no -cost lease to the Museum as much like a Public
Benefit Conveyance (PBC) as possible. A PBC from the U.S. Department of
Education would not allow a PBC beneficiary to sublet part of its publicly conveyed
property to a for - profit business.
2. The Community Reuse Plan (CRP) specifically states that "If the Museum does not
require all of the space it is requesting (i.e., Building 77 and Hanger 41), the ARRA
will have the ability to immediately lease these facilities to other job generating
uses." The CRP anticipated that the Museum might not require all of the facility
space it requested. Why should the ARRA/City, which is also looking for revenue
generating leases to fund capital improvements and operating costs, forego this
income in order to subsidize the Museum?
The Museum's attendance projections are largely based on getting a percentage of the
Hornet's projected visits. The Hornet had projected an attendance of 800,000 in its' early
years of operation, leveling off to 700,000 annual visits. In fact, the Hornet's attendance has
fallen far short of its projections.
The Hornet calculates it needs 300,000 annual visits or 25,000 visits a month to break even
financially. To date, the Hornet has experienced much lower numbers than what is needed.
Its' highest attendance month was October with 10,428 visitors. Other actual visits were:
August 3,781
September 6,741
November 9,034
These attendance figures are also for months when the Hornet was having its' gala grand
opening and much media attention was focused on the ship. The ARRA gave the Hornet 6
months of free rent with rent payments beginning in month 7. The Hornet is now two months
in arrears and has asked the ARRA to defer its rent payment.
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In conclusion, it seems imprudent to rely on the Hornet visitors to serve as the primary sourcc,of
attendance for the Museum.
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The Museum is anticipating an additional revenue source from Morphis ®, a "sophisticated"
flight simulator. The Hornet has a similar unit on board and staff questions whether
attendees, who are likely to visit the Hornet first, will pay again for a second ride in Hanger
41.
The Museum also counts on substantial pro bono services and materials. VBN has pledged
to donate approximately $36,500 in design and engineering services. However, no other
commitments for substantial labor or materials were included in the business plan.
Staff continues to be concerned that the Western Aerospace Museum (WAM) cannot support
the Hanger 41 operation and displays and continue to operate the existing museum at
Oakland Airport. However, since we have not received any information on the existing
museum's operating and capital improvement costs and sources of income, we have no way
of assessing that risk.
While there are other questions regarding revenue projections (such as the source of payback from
borrowing from the Museum's line of credit) these summarize staff's primary concerns about the
business plan's revenue and income assumptions.
Staff Conclusions and Recommendation
Hanger 41 is a very valuable building and a question of whether to lease it at no cost to a
non - profit, non -tax producing entity is a decision not to be made lightly. Ed Levine, ARRA Facilities
Manager, estimates that Hanger 41 could produce approximately $400,000 in lease revenues for the
ARRA /City, based on a stabilized rent of 30¢ a square foot. Hanger 41 is 118,050 square feet and
there has been substantial market interest in Hangers 39 and 40, the two remaining large hangers.
The ARRA has held Hanger 41 off the market for three years, since the Community Reuse
Plan was adopted in January 1996. This deferral of leasing was based on receipt of a viable business
plan from the Museum. BRAG and ARRA members may recall that the original PBC submittal was
made by ANAM alone. The Western Aerospace Museum (WAM) approached ARRA staff after the
PBC deadline had passed. We suggest that WAM consider partnering with ANAM and assist them
in attempting to produce a viable business proposal.
WAM /ANAM has been given three years to produce a viable business plan. They have
requested and been granted numerous extensions to rewrite their business plan, revisit capital costs
for Hanger 41, and raise grant money. The latter in particular, has not been accomplished. ARRA
and City staff have spent hours in consultation with the Museum board members and their
consultants to assist them in recognizing the real costs of minimal Code compliance upgrades to
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Hanger 41 as well as additional capital improvement costs that will eventually have to be incur.ed.
Also, the Museum calculates $6,034 in annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges
(referred to as Common Services Rate) in their Income and Expense Projection table on page 14 for
Hanger 41 and Building 77. The actual amount of CAM charges for both buildings is $43,500.
ARRA staff firmly believes the time has come to make a decision regarding this proposed
no -cost lease to WAM/ANAM. It is no longer prudent to continue to hold Hanger 41 in limbo
awaiting a viable business plan. Staff does not believe the latest "final" business plan meets the test
of viability. We are therefore recommending against this no -cost deal and suggest that we move
quickly to identify a market rate tenant for the building.
In closure, staff would like to say we had sincerely hoped that the Museum could produce
the revenues needed to make this a viable project. We share the enthusiasm for a "critical mass" of
tourist producing activities at Alameda Point. However, we believe it would be unfair to set the
Museum up for failure.
WAM /ANAM will have its' plate full for the next few years making Building 77 an
attraction for tourists and residents alike. Substantial space outside the building has been included
in their Building 77 lease to allow changeable and static displays of aircraft. We would also
encourage WAM/ANAM to enter into serious discussion with the Hornet Foundation to consider
using portions of the Hornet's hanger or flight deck for some of the aircraft displays proposed for
Hanger 41. Perhaps teaming together on joint displays can make both non- profit operations more
attractive to tourists and capable of being self supporting. ARRA staff stands ready to assist in
brokering that discussion.
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Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
January 26, 1999
TO: Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: David A. Berger, Deputy City Manager
SUBJ:
Base Reuse Advisory Group (BRAG) report and recommendation regarding tourism as a
means of economic development at Alameda Point.
Background:
At the October 21, 1998 meeting of the Base Reuse Advisory Group, the Chair directed the Reuse /Land Use/
Economic Development Task Force to review the issue of the golf course and the goal for tourism at
Alameda Point. The goal was to determine the best land use for the property and report back to the larger
group.
In January 1999, the Task Force presented the attached report which was adopted by the BRAG to
recommend to the ARRA Governing Body.
Discussion:
The Task Force report raises the importance of coordinated planning when developing Alameda Point. The
Reuse Plan assumes several areas of the property that are considered tourist attractions. The BRAG report
urges that the Northwest Territory and Northern Shore of the Civic Core consider that broader goal for
attracting tourists before plans are finalized.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the ARRA accept the recommendation of the BRAG and direct staff to
consider the itemized BRAG concerns when making recommendations for the development of the
Northwest Territories and North Shore of the Civic Core of Alameda Point.
Respec)fully submitted
David A. Berger
Deputy City Manager
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Attachment : BRAG Reuse /Land Use/ Economic Development Task Force Report
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE BASE REUSE ADVISORY GROUP
Alameda now has the opportunity to developed the Northwest Territory to provide substantial
revenue for the City, to create magnet enterprises and to encourage further related development.
To best accomplish this, the Northwest Territory and the North Civic Core should be developed
as a unit. Planning the two areas together will provide a better project for Alameda. This
concept is similar to the way the FISC is being developed. The following are recommended
guidelines for such planning and development.
PROPOSED:
The Objectives of the Development of a Golf Course Complex in the Northwest Territory and
the Northern Shore of the Civic Core of Alameda Point should include the following:
1. The components of the land use such as, but not limited to, a conference center, hotel, etc.
should lead to the highest and best revenue generator for the City of Alameda;
2. Tourism should be an essential key to the development of the area;
3. The development should be of at least a minimum quality consistent with the goal of
Tourism;
4. The development should be planned with consideration given to the planning of the
Civic Core; and
5. The development should be planned with the currently existing facilities at Alameda
Point (e.g., the O'Club) in mind.
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
January 22, 1999
TO: Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: David A. Berger, Deputy City Manager
SUBJ:
Base Reuse Advisory Group Restructuring Task Force report and recommendation
regarding the future role and responsibilities of the BRAG.
Background:
In December 1997, the City Manager met with the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Base
Reuse Advisory Group (BRAG) to discuss the future role of the BRAG upon the sunset of the
ARRA Joint Powers Authority (JPA). As a result, the BRAG members began discussion of their
future and worked with the City for direction.
In February 1998, the City sponsored an all -day workshop with a consultant to develop a mission
statement and a future role for the BRAG. In March 1998, the City Manager reported to you the
results of that session (Attachment A). Subsequently, the BRAG determined that the structure
developed in the workshop was not what they desired and began working to develop a new plan. In
October 1998 the BRAG Chairperson appointed a BRAG Restructuring Task Force to develop a new
list of roles and responsibilities for the group. At its January 20, 1999 meeting the BRAG received
the task force report and recommended it to the ARRA governing body for approval (Attachment
B).
Discussion:
Throughout 1998, the BRAG has been in on -going dialogue about their future role as an advisory
body to the ARRA and what happens to them when the JPA sunsets. BRAG members have met
several times with the City Manager and staff to develop a future role for the BRAG in the
development of Alameda Point.
Most recently the City Manager has been in communication with the BRAG about their ability to
advise other City Boards and Commissions. The City Attorney has opined that the BRAG can only
act as an advisory body to the ARRA Governing Body, unless you expand their role on a particular
issue. Such was the case with your recent action in referring the Alameda Point golf course
development feasibility study to the Golf Commission, in which you also invited the BRAG (along
with other city advisory commissions) to submit its input to the Golf Commission as it further
analyses this project. Outside of specific direction, the BRAG may only advise the ARRA. This has
been a matter of great concern to the BRAG.
Attachment C is communication from the City Manager to the BRAG responding to their most recent
proposed restructuring plan. The City Manager endorses the proposal, except for item 6, as he
believes this could lead to conflict with the state's open meeting law and exceed the BRAG's
jurisdiction as an advisory entity to the ARRA governing board. At the January 3 meeting, the
BRAG requested a legal definition of "communication" from the City attorney which is included as
Attachment D.
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Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
January 22, 1999
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Fiscal Impact:
None, as the BRAG' s activities are included in the current City General Fund budget ($20,000).
Recommendation:
BRAG recommendation:
Staff Recommendation:
Res s -, tfully submitted,
It is recommended that the ARRA Board, by motion, approve the
Base Reuse Advisory Group Restructuring report.
It is recommended that the ARRA Board, by motion, approve the
Base Reuse Advisory Group Restructuring report; with provision six
limited to communication in its advisory capacity on issues which are
within the subject matter jurisdiction of, and which are delegated to
the BRAG by, the ARRA Governing Body.
David A. Berger
Deputy City Manager
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Attachments: City manager Memorandum to Mayor and City Council regarding BRAG Retreat
BRAG Restructuring Task Force Report
City Manager Correspondence to BRAG Chair regarding advisory role of the BRAG
City Attorney Opinion regarding advisory role of the BRAG
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City of Alameda
Inter- department Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FM: James M. Flint, City Manager
DT: March 1, 1998
RE: BRAG Retreat
Attachment A
Attached is a copy of the summary from the retreat held by the BRAG with staff
involvement (Bob LaGrone, Kay Miller, Nanette Banks and myself). I have talked with Lee
Perez, BRAG Chair, and the retreat exceeded his expectations. I will also be talking with Doug
DeHaan this coming week to review the retreat from his perspective.
I believe that the retreat was successful because it required the BRAG to look
introspectively at itself and determine if there should be a continuing role for BRAG in the base
conversion process. They concluded that a continuing role would be appropriate since, there is
no other board or commission which has as its sole purpose the "oversight" for the Community
Reuse Plan. And, if Alameda Point is to be successful in the long term (10 -20 years), then an
advisory group like the BRAG should provide such a service.
The encouraging outcome from the retreat is that the BRAG concluded that it has •
matured as an organization and should explore how to evolve. In this connection, it abandoned
the eleven committee sub - structure that it has employed since its inception four and one -half
years ago in favor of just four committees. In addition, it retained three existing task forces,
since these will automatically sunset when their individual work is done.
The attached report more fully presents the entire results from the retreat. If you have
questions, please contact me. Thanks.
cc: BA LaGrone, Deputy City Manager
ay Miller, ARRA Executive Director
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WILDLIFE REFUGE MANAGEMENT
CAMPUS OUTREACH
BASE REUSE ADVISORY GROUP PLANNING RETREAT
February 21, 1997 -- Alameda Point, Building One
8:00 Continental Breakfast
8:30 Welcome and Purpose of the Retreat
Public Comment
Introduction of the Facilitator and Recorder
Review the Role of the Facilitator, Recorder, Group and Public
Agenda Review -- Marilyn Snider, Facilitator
Introductions /Expectations of the Group
Assess the Internal Strengths: What's Going Well With BRAG?
Assess the Internal Weaknesses: What's Not Going as Well as You
Would Like?
What Are the Positive and the Negative External Factors That
Will /Might Have an Impact on BRAG Between Jan., 1998 and April,
1999 When ARRA Sunsets?
Identify a BRAG Mission /Purpose Statement (one sentence)
Identify Future Activities /Responsibilities for BRAG
e Brainstorm
• By Consensus, Select Activities BRAG Wants to Pursue
Discuss Structure of BRAG in Light of Limited Funding /Staff
Resources
as Presentation of Options- -Jim Flint, City Manager
• Discuss Options Presented
Identify Next Steps /Follow -Up Process
Summary of the Retreat and Closing Remarks
4:00 Adjourn
Please come for informal conversation and continental breakfast at 8:00. The
meeting will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. There will be a mid - morning and a mid-
afternoon break with a group lunch at 12:00. No audible pagers or cell phone calls
during the meeting please.
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BAY REUSE ADVISORY GROUP'(BRAG)
PLANNING RETREAT
21 February 1998 -- Alameda Point, Building One
Marilyn Snider, Facilitator -- Snider and Associates (510) 531 -2904 and (916) 483 -9802
Gail Tsuboi, Recorder -- Tsuboi Design (510) 376 -9151
MISSION STATEMENT
THE BASE REUSE ADVISORY GROUP PROVIDES
COMMUNITY INPUT AND ADVICE AND ADVOCATES FOR
THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY REUSE PLAN
FOR ALAMEDA POINT.
BRAG GOALS (ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES)
January 1998 through April 1999
(not in priority order)
INCREASE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INPUT AND AWARENESS
ADVOCATE FOR ECONOMICALLY SOUND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
COMMUNITY REUSE PLAN FROM INTERIM THROUGH LONG TERM USE
ADVOCATE FOR AN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY REUSE PLAN
THAT ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE
INCREASE INTERACTION AND COLLABORATION WITH CITY
AND REGIONAL AGENCIES
SIX MONTH DRAFT ACTIVITIES /OBJECTIVES
(February 20, 1998 through September 1, 1998)
SIXTEEN MONTH GOAL: INCREASE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INPUT AND
AWARENESS
SIX MONTH DRAFT ACTIVITIES /OBJECTIVES
1. By June 15, 1998, the Community Relations Committee (Andrine- chair, Diane, Dan)
will hold a town meeting to inform the community on recent developments and provide
an opportunity for the public to voice concerns and ask questions.
2. By September 1, 1998, Dan Meyers and Diane Lichtenstein, working with a career
development collaborative, will complete a Career Development Resources Directory of
services for job development, educational institutions, agencies etc.
3. By September 1, 1998, the Public Relations Committee, in cooperation with City
Information Services, will update and expand the BRAGNET link to the City web site.
SIXTEEN MONTH GOAL: ADVOCATE FOR ECONOMICALLY SOUND
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY REUSE
PLAN FROM INTERIM THROUGH LONG TERM USE
SIX MONTH DRAFT ACTIVITIES /OBJECTIVES
1. Ongoing, BRAG, with Larry Schulz as lead, will advocate for the integrated planning
and completion of the FISC negotiations by September 30, 1998.
2. Ongoing, the Economic Transition. Committee (Nancy - colead, Pattianne- colead,
Doug, Larry) working with the ARRA, City staff, and consultants on the economic
development conveyance negotiations will press for closure by December 31, 1998.
3. By September 1, 1998, Nancy Heastings and Pattianne Parker, working with the
ARRA and City staffs and consultants, will press for closure on the Tidelands Trust
negotiations.
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SIXTEEN MONTH GOAL: ADVOCATE FOR AN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
COMMUNITY REUSE PLAN THAT ENHANCES
QUALITY OF LIFE
SIX MONTH DRAFT ACTIVITIES /OBJECTIVES
1. Ongoing, the RAB Liaison Subcommittee (Ardella -lead, Doug, Malcolm) will serve as
liaisons to RAB and work to ensure that issues that involve the Community Reuse Plan
are communicated and addressed in the final ROD document.
2. By May 1, 1998, the Wildlife Management Plan Task Force (Malcolm -lead) will
complete its review of the Refuge Management Plan and submit recommended
comments on the Plan to the BRAG.
3. By June 1, 1998, BRAG, with Lee as lead, will advocate to have the City incorporate
the Community Reuse Plan into the General Plan.
4. By July 1, 1998, the Quality of Life Committee (Joan -lead, Larry, Ken, Beverly,
Alice, Toby) will investigate the status on the public benefit conveyances supported in
the Community Reuse Plan and make recommendations to the BRAG and the ARRA
regarding these conveyances.
SIXTEEN MONTH GOAL: INCREASE INTERACTION AND COLLABORATION
WITH THE CITY AND REGIONAL AGENCIES
SIX MONTH DRAFT ACTIVITIES /OBJECTIVES
1. By the May BRAG meeting, the Collaboration Committee (Ken -lead, Malcolm, Doug,
Lee, Pattianne) will identify issues which will require interagency interaction and
collaboration and report to BRAG.
2. By the June BRAG meeting, the Collaboration Committee will identify City and
regional agencies which will influence reuse policy.
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NEW COMMITTEES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Andrine -lead, Diane, Dan
ECONOMIC TRANSITION COMMITTEE Nancy- colead, Pattianne - colead, Doug,
Larry
QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
COLLABORATIONS COMMITTEE
Joan -lead, Larry, Ken, Beverly
Alice, Toby
Ken -lead, Malcolm, Doug, Lee, Pattianne
RETAINED TASK FORCES:
WILDLIFE REFUGE MANAGEMENT
CAMPUS OUTREACH
MUSEUM
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WHEN
NEXT STEPS AND FOLLOW UP PROCESS
WHO WHAT
3 -18 -98 Lee & Kay Clarify roles and timelines of boards & commissions
2 -23 -98
Within 48 hrs.
Nanette Distribute the record of the retreat
BRAG &
Staff
Review the record
3 -18 -98 BRAG Review /revise (amend, add and /or delete) objectives as
meeting needed. Adopt plan (mission, goals, objectives).
Monthly BRAG Review progress on the goals and objectives
and revise (amend, add and /or delete) objectives,
as needed (quick check -off)
September 1998 BRAG & More thorough review of progress on goals
Staff and objectives and set objectives for September 1998
to April 1999
June /July 1998 BRAG Develop recommendations to transition BRAG to a
comihission
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EXPECTATIONS FOR THE RETREAT: WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN TODAY FOR
THIS RETREAT TO BE A SUCCESS FOR YOU?
- To understand how the group envisions its role, tasks and expectations for the future
- That BRAG plays some role with the City, focusing on the Base
- Figure out the process to get the political side to realize that Alameda's future is tied
to the Base
Understand functions in the City and commissions to see how this group can stay
cohesive and independent and provide a communication link wit the community
Find a way to work more efficiently and expeditiously with the Navy and City
departments
For all of us to see how this group can remain effective; see that the plan is put into
effect; keep in touch with the public; and see that the benefits of our work go
beyond April 1999
- Clarity of roles; scope of responsibility with City, boards, and commissions
- Clear mission statement and corresponding responsibilities
- To codify our direction in a way acceptable to all regarding the waterfront; to
continue intercommunication; to involve the community across the board
Consensus on how to be the most effective integrating the Point with the City
To see motions /actions toward seeing the City thrive; roles and responsibilities
regarding integrating the Base into the City so that it can continue to thrive
Quick snapshot of what we've done; to ensure the quality of life for the citizens of
Alameda and future generations
Definition/legitimization of our mission and responsibility; to see that we can support
our mission and responsibilities
Explore our accomplishments; enter a new phase, examine who we are and our
mission
To see a balanced, citizen- focused implementation of the Base Reuse Plan
A clear picture of the reuse process and the role /direction of this group; to get the
mass public more motivated, interested and informed regarding the big picture
Clarity of role /function of BRAG, especially in relation to the City
ASSESS INTERNAL STRENGTHS: WHAT'S GOING WELL WITH BRAG?
(Brainstormed List)
- Reliable attendance at meetings
- Continued citizen input
- Farther along and more focused on conversion than many cities
- Public meetings are well attended
- Interaction with environmental groups
- Real ideas re: what a community should be like; overlap wit the city
- Credibility
- Thousands of hours of pro bona technical work -- could never have been purchased
- ARRA Executive Director has knowledge of how to deal with the federal government
- Listening to the community
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- Plan for a recreation and sports complex
- Cancellation of the Port priority
- Redevelopment adoption of the Redevelopment Improvement Program
- Redevelopment Incentive Program
- Positive publicity to the Bay Area
- Creative approach to transportation
- Willingness to cooperate with the regional powers that be to make it a success
- Revised the agenda format for the better
- Community Reuse Plan
- Development of a housing plan working with the homeless consortium
- Consensus building for the community
- Almost all recommendations taken to ARRA have been accepted
- Large cross sections of citizens are represented
- Public access to the base
- Selection of a redeveloper for FISC
- Collection of data on employment and other human impacts
Reuse of existing facilities
Interface with other conversion activities in the region, e.g. Educational Technology
and Business Consortium
Beginning of integration and coordination with city boards and commissions
Ability to mobilize/lobby for specific concerns, e.g. Port situation, wildlife issues,
BCDC
- Creation of ad hoc task forces
- Remediation of base clean up
- Mixed use aspect of base as opposed to all industrial
- Limited us airfield resolution
- One -stop service center
- Increased understanding of how the city works
- Developed marketing materials
- Focus on the human aspects of closing and reopening
- Direct involvement in base employee transitions
- Creation of an Internet web site
- Tough Guy role withstanding some reuse requests -- we've drawn a line in the sand
- Business survey on impact on West Alameda businesses has resulted in involvement
of businesses in area development
- Active BRAG representation in transition center to assist displaced workers
- Public information pieces, e.g. newsletters
- Brought together disparate elements of the community
- Okayed a major role in dealing with the concerns of displaced military personnel, e.g.
medical benefits. the commissary
- Partnership with employment and jobs training in creating a directory and
networking tool
- Working with county and federal agencies
- Maintained focus on an academic center for the Point
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ASSESS INTERNAL WEAKNESSES: WHAT'S NOT GOING AS WELL AS YOU
WOULD LIKE WITH BRAG?
(Brainstormed List)
- Discussions at BRAG meetings are too long
- BRAG meetings go too late
- Lack of involvement in groups
- Lack of communication flow between City and ARRA
- Lack of funding and resources
- Working group attendance is waning
- Not enough decisions made
- Issues are too fragmented among BRAG groups
- "From here to there" not addressed
- Unbalanced discussion -- some members dominate
- Lack of courtesy towards speakers
- Lack of clear communication between Council and staff
- Lack of focus -- present to future
- Lack of understanding of BRAG (general) vs. Board (specific) responsibility
- Meeting only once a month causes us to get out of the loop and lose continuity
- Haven't revisited the Community Reuse Plan
- Lack of unified political will of the City
- Too many single issues not consistent with vision
- Lack of a sense of urgency
- Lack of clarity of connection between ARRA and BRAG
- Haven't ramped up effective staff
- Too many working groups
- Lack of focus for City vs. Base
- Too broad a focus which eliminates a positive vision
WHAT ARE THE EXTERNAL FACTORS THAT WILL/MIGHT HAVE A POSITIVE
IMPACT ON BRAG BETWEEN JANUARY 1998 AND APRIL 1999 WHEN ARRA
SUNSETS?
(Brainstormed List)
- $20 million of federal funds
- Right people in office at all levels
- Central location and visibility of Alameda
- Completion of EIS, EIR, and issuance of ROD
- Community support
- Growth of high tech industry
- Growth of the economy
- Alameda Point marketing program
- Interest from a major college or university
- Funding for demolition
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Good market for infrastructure financing, e.g. bonds, other instruments
- Tidelands Trust resolution
- Continuation of the hot real estate market
- Leasing of facilities/buildings at Alameda Point
- Better understanding of role /functions: boards, commissions, etc.
- Better communication among City staff - boards - etc.
- More local organizations are interested in what's going on
- Technological breakthroughs in environmental remediation
- Quick, successful development of the FISC
- Interest from a major, financially- connected developer
- Successful implementation of the Wildlife Refuge Program
- Increased tourism for the Hornet and Navy Museum
- Additional City resources. at Alameda Point
- Securing funds for greater regional access
- Accelerate environmental clean up
- Increased understanding/support by Congress re: base conversion
- Total team effort by Alameda City staff
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife willing to spend money on the public use of land
- Turnaround in East Bay Regional Parks funding push
- No wildlife impact outside the refuge
- Establishment of a State infrastructure loan fund
- Navy living up to promises
- Acceptance of Alameda as a regional park center by the East Bay Regional Parks
Dist.
WHAT ARE THE EXTERNAL FACTORS THAT WILL /MIGHT HAVE A
NEGATIVE IMPACT ON BRAG BETWEEN JANUARY 1998 AND APRIL 1999
WHEN ARRA SUNSETS?
(Brainstormed List)
Fish and Wildlife impacts outside the refuge
City commissions cannot handle the magnitude of Base problems
Navy inflexibility for spending cooperative agreement funds
Negative public perception of Base redevelopment
Lack of access to Base from outside Alameda -- impact on economic build -out
Disagreement /delays between government agencies, e.g. FEMA and HUD
Port of Oakland, e.g. turning basin
Navy policy on public access
Still. potential for environmental groups to pose legal challenges
- Tidelands Trust issue
Sunset provision of ARRA JPA
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Slippage of the ROD
- Failure of fast tracking occupancy
Lack of money for infrastructure development
Reduction of federal funding for base conversion
Deterioration of housing due to Navy delay
Lack of political will on the part of the City
Total access to Alameda Point, e.g. Northwest Territory
City Council split over value of the BRAG
Probable development delays due to hazardous clean up
Plethora of dilapidated buildings that should come down, but lack of funding to do so
Lack of City strategic plan for whole community and Base
Lack of a community plan
City's general plan lacks addressing Alameda Point
Dysfunctional relationships between the BRAG and the City's commissions
Failure to achieve acceptable Economic Conveyance terms
Wildlife refuge will be stark
IDENTIFY FUTURE ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE BRAG
(Brainstormed List)
- Seek funding from all sources
Obtain community input
Insist on more accountability from government agencies, local and non -local
- Attend or participate in other relevant City boards, commissions and offices
- Push for more environmental clean -up
- Study special problems
- Advocate for economically sound implementation of the Plan
- Obtain approval from ARRA and the Council for the BRAG mission statement
- Present findings and information to the ARRA
- Improve working relations with the staff
- Push the Navy to act quicker
- Update the Community Reuse Plan
- Increase awareness and outreach to the community
- Identify resources for funding
- Hold town meetings
- Maximize coordination of interim and long term uses of the assets at Alameda Point
- Provide information to the community
- Develop a BRAG continuation strategy
- Keep abreast of Alameda Point projects
- Assure that the quality of implementation is maintained
- Facilitate interaction between agencies to facilitate implementation
- Work with Fish and Wildlife to maximize the benefits of the refuge
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Attachment B
MEMORANDUM
November 18, 1998
From: Malcolm Mooney, Chair Ad Hoc Committee
To: Lee Perez, Chair BRAG
Subject: Report of Committee Meeting on BRAG Future Organization
The Ad Hoc committee you appointed to consider the future structure and service of the
BRAG met at Alameda Point, building 1, on Saturday, November 7, to discuss the issue.
All appointed members, except Diane, who had other commitments, were there.
After a review of previous BRAG actions on this subject and discussion of the City
Manager's objections thereto, a lively interchange of ideas and comments by all members
ensued. In the final analysis the following conclusions were reached and are presented for
consideration by the BRAG.
1. Our name should be changed to Alameda Point Advisory Committee (APAC). We
should not be a city commission.
2. Membership should remain as presently constituted including representation from
other city boards and commissions.
3. The organization should sunset in five years or such period as the governing body
shall select.
4. We should report to and serve at the pleasure of the City Council in its capacity as the
Local Reuse Authority for the Alameda Point redevelopment.
5. A statement of purpose should be added to our revised charter proposal. The mission
statement is OK
6. We should be permitted to communicate with other city boards and commissions and
present commentary on matters related to the redevelopment of Alameda Point.
7. An appropriate representative of the city staff should be present at our monthly
meetings to provide information on implementation of the Reuse Plan including
planned or ongoing redevelopment and reuse activity.
8. Minimal staff support should be available for APAC meeting minutes and mailings
required to facilitate the business of the APAC.
A suggested purpose statement is as follows:
PURPOSE: To act as an experienced, diversified interest and knowledgeable
citizen organization focused on the coordinated redevelopment of Alameda Point in
accordance with the approved reuse plan developed by the residents of this city. To serve
as a forum for the receipt, exchange and dissemination of information and ideas between
special interest groups and individuals with respect to the progress and direction of
redevelopment activity. To make recommendations to the governing body with respect to
matters of concern to the citizens or the APAC.
MISSION: The Alameda Point Advisory Committee will provide community
input and advice, and advocate for the effective implementation of the Community Reuse
Plan for Alameda Point.
Respectfully submitted,
Committee Members: Larry Schulz, Diane Lichtenstein, Andrine Smith, Joan Konrad,
and Helen Sause as citizen participant.
City of Alameda California
Lee Perez, Chairperson
Base Reuse Advisory Group
950 Mall Plaza
Alameda, CA 94501
Dear Lee:
December 18, 1998
Attachment C
In your August 12, 1998 correspondence, you asked for clarification regarding the Base Reuse
Advisory Board's (BRAG) role as an advisory body to the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority (ARRA), and specifically whether that role extends to providing official comment or
advice regarding issues agendized by legislative bodies within the City of Alameda, other than
ARRA.
BRAG was originally created by the City Council in July, 1993 to provide advice to the City on
the reuse and redevelopment of NAS Alameda. In June, 1995, BRAG recommended that it
become advisory to ARRA. ARRA accepted this recommendation and BRAG became an
official advisory body to ARRA.
BRAG's structure and mission were revised in April 1996 and approved by ARRA. Now,
BRAG meets once a month, with their primary focus on:
Advocating the incorporation of the Community Reuse Plan into the City of
Alameda's General Plan.
2. Continuing to make recommendations on proposed interim and long term uses at
NAS Alameda as to their consistency with the Reuse Plan.
3. Continuing to keep the general public informed about and involved with the NAS
planning process.
4. Commenting on regulatory issues and related issues affecting the Community
Reuse Plan.
Office of the City Manager
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 320
Alameda, California 94501
510 748 -4505 Office - 510 748 -4504 Fax - TDD 510 522 -7538
Lee Perez
December 18, 1998
Page 2
These four areas of "focus" which BRAG has defined for itself are broad and generally will
encompass issues which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of ARRA.
Some misunderstandings regarding the role of BRAG as advisory to ARRA may have arisen in
the context of the Planning Board's consideration of the land use application for "Antiques by
the Bay" in May of this year. At that time, staff was informed that BRAG intended to agendize
for action the development of a "BRAG position" regarding the use of NAS property by
Antiques by the Bay in order to present this information to the Planning Board as part of the
Planning Board's consideration of whether to approve the land use application. Because BRAG
is advisory to ARRA, and not the Planning Board, it was not appropriate for BRAG to officially
appear at the Planning Board meeting to express a "BRAG position" on a matter that ARRA had
not even yet considered. Developing a BRAG position purely for the purpose of advising the
Planning Board would clearly exceed the role of BRAG, as advisory to ARRA.
In your August 12, 1998 communication, it appears that BRAG has misunderstood the City
Attorney's legal opinion to be that BRAG is prohibited from officially communicating with City
boards or commissions. This is not correct. As long as the issue is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of ARRA and the communication is consistent with a position that has been taken by
ARRA governing body, then BRAG may communicate that position to others.
In 1995, the Attorney General opined that a legislative body may only act within its subject
matter jurisdiction. This concept is mirrored in the Brown Act which specified that members of
the public are allowed to speak to a legislative body on a matter that is not agendized where the
item is within the subject matter of the legislative body. Subject matter jurisdiction is a legal
constraint on the authority of any legislative or adjudicatory body.
When applying the legal constraint of subject matter jurisdiction to BRAG's ability to agendize a
matter or appear officially before legislative bodies within the city, BRAG's role as advisory to
ARRA must be taken into consideration. As advisory to ARRA, BRAG's subject matter
jurisdiction is limited to issues which are or could be within the subject matter jurisdiction of
ARRA.
Further, BRAG's role as advisory to ARRA does not include developing "positions" independent
of ARRA and communicating "BRAG positions" to City legislative bodies, unless delegated to
do so by ARRA. This is applicable even where the issue in question is within ARRA's subject
matter jurisdiction. Certainly it would be inappropriate for BRAG to communicate an official
"BRAG position" to any body it does not advise where ARRA has not yet acted; such conduct
exceeds the role of BRAG as advisory to ARRA.
Lee Perez
December 18, 1998
Page 3
In conclusion, BRAG may communicate with legislative bodies within the city on issues within
its subject matter jurisdiction, and on which ARRA has already acted, where such
communication is consistent with ARRA's position on the matter. I hope this response clarifies
the role of the Base Reuse Advisory Group.
cc: ARRA Governing Body
Assistant City Manager
Deputy City Manager,
Director, ARRA
General Counsel
Sincerely,
J. r es M. Flint
City Manager
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Inter - department Memorandum
January 26, 1999
TO; James M. Flint
.Executive Director, ARRA
FROM: Teresa L, Highsmith
Acting Generat Counsel
Attachment D
RE: Clarification of "Communication" for the Purposes of BRAG's role
as Advisory to the ARRA
Question
As follow up to an opinion dated 10 -16 -98 regarding the BRAG's role as an
advisory body to the ARRA, you have requested clarification regarding the DRAG's ability
to officially "communicate" with legislative bodies outside of the Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority ( "ARRA ").
Answer
"Communication" is defined as any offici I statements, positions or inquiries,
written or verbal, offered through "use of direct communication, personal intermediaries,
or technological devices" in relating a collective concurrence of the BRAG to any
legislative or adjudicatory body outside of the ARRA. (See generally, Govt. C. §54952.2)
As stated in the opinion dated 10- 16 -98, the BRAG may communicate with other City
legislative or adjudicatory bodies as long as the matter is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the ARRA and the communication is consistent with an action or position
that has been taken by the ARRA, or the ARRA otherwise requests such communications
be made by the BRAG.
DisctJSSIQn
As an-advisory body to the ARRA, the BRAG's rule is to review and make
recommendations regarding matters which are within the subject mater jurisdiction of the
ARRA Board of Directors. (79 Ops. Atty. Gen. 69, 73 (1996)). This role does not extend
to officially communicating, either verbally or in writing, a BRAG position to any other
City legislative or adjudicatory body, unless delegated to do so by the ARRA.
James M. Flint
January 26, 1999
Page 2
This does not preclude individual members from expressing their persona] opinion
as a part of any municipal hearing or meeting or other public testimony.
Teresa L. I4ig smith
cc: Assistant City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Management Analyst, ARRA
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