1999-09-01 ARRA PacketThe Regular Meeting of the
Alameda Reuse &
Redevelopment Authority
(ARRA)
Scheduled For
September 1, 1999
Has Been
CANCELED
AGENDA
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
1. ROLL CALL
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 6, 1999
Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.
City Hall will open at 5:15 p.m.
2 -A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 1999 and the special meeting
of August 17, 1999.
3. ACTION ITEMS
3 -A. Report and recommendation from the Deputy City Manager to authorize the Executive
Director to finalize negotiations and execute an interim lease through the term of the
Master Lease with the Alameda Point Collaborative for Buildings 101 and 92, with a
change in use for Building 101.
3 -B. Report and recommendation by the Deputy City Manager for approval for fiscal year 1999-
2000 Alameda Point budget.
3 -C. Report and recommendation from the Deputy City Manager to authorize the Executive
Director to execute a ten (10) year lease on Building 166 with the joint venture of Nelson
Marine and Power Engineering.
3 -D. Report and recommendation from the Deputy City Manager to authorize the Executive
Director to approve assignment of Quality Assured Product's sublease for Building 21 to
Kitz Corporation of America.
4. ORAL REPORTS
4 -A. Oral report from BRAG.
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.)
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6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
7. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be simultaneously cablecast on channel 22.
The next regular ARRA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3,
1999.
Notes:
• Sign language interpreters will be available on request. Please contact the ARRA Secretary, Lucretia
Akil 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.
APPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, August 4, 1999
The meeting convened at 5:40 p.m. with Chair Appezzato presiding.
ROLL CALL
1.
Present:
Chair Ralph Appezzato, Mayor City of Alameda
Sandre Swanson, Vice Chair, Ninth Congressional District for Barbara Lee
Mark Friedman, alternate to Wilma Chan, Alameda County Board of
Supervisors, District 3
Tony Daysog, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Albert DeWitt, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Barbara Kerr, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Kathleen Ornelas, alternate to Sheila Young, Mayor, City of San Leandro
Lynne Fitzsimmons, alternate to Beverly Johnson, Councilmember,
City of Alameda
Absent: Beverly Johnson, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Jay Leonhardy, alternate to Jerry Brown, Mayor, City of Oakland
PRESENTATIONS
2 -A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1999.
2 -B. Report from the Deputy City Manager recommending approval of funding
exchange for Building 7 utility systems upgrades.
2 -C. Report from the Deputy City Manager and approval of letter to Senator Diane
Feinstein regarding support for extended Cooperative Agreement funds.
Vice -Chair Swanson moved approval of the minutes as presented for July 7, 1999,
and the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Alternate Ornelas and
passed by the following voice vote: Ayes 7. Noes 0. Alternate Friedman arrived after
the vote.
ACTION ITEMS
3 -A. Report from the Deputy City Manager reviewing the due diligence report from the
Alameda Naval Air Museum (ANAM) and recommending authorization to
sublease Hangar 41 for non - museum use and reserve Building 77 for an air
museum.
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The public hearing was opened.
Nita Rosen, 1045 Island Drive, Board of Trustees for the Naval Air Museum and the Gift
Store Coordinator, stated they have had their gift store opened for three weekends. They
borrowed money from three individuals, paid off their bills, have $2,000 worth of
merchandise and $700 in the bank. She expressed it can be done easily, with a little work.
She noted they passed out a letter to the Board with their new web site for the Alameda
Naval Air Museum, created by Morris Thompson.
Roy Dickerson, 472 Bartlett Avenue, Hayward, expressed the project is a viable
organization, as far as the volunteers and interest in it. It stated that when he flies over the
base it is sad because it looks like an empty parking lot and the Naval Air Museum and the
Hornet is the spark to make it blossom.
Hugh McKay, 211 Sheffield Road, expressed the Naval Air Museum is of historic value
and an opportunity for the Board to create something like the Skateboard park. He
indicated there are volunteers waiting in the wings to help and volunteer their time. He
spoke to Roy Edwards who is willing to volunteer and inspect the museum to show his
support for the Naval Air Museum. Roy's son who has been an electrician for 30 years, is
willing to contribute his talents and Mr. McKay indicated his own son could contribute
time. He stated the as people become more aware of the base and the opportunities it has,
more people will volunteer. There are people who are willing to make pledges. Marilyn
York and Barbara Baak are willing to donate $20,000 each and once the word gets out,
more people will do the same.
Franz Steiner, 501 14th Street, Oakland of VBN Architects, made reference to the summary
section of the staff report presented by Deputy City Manager Dave Berger. He stated the
section that states "...ANAM has accrued a cash reserve of about $8,000 and must fund
building upgrade costs of approximately $533,000 (for both buildings)," is not accurate.
He indicated there are firm pledges for $230,000. They disagree that the total costs of
upgrading a hangar to a hangar is not $533,000 based on their experience with work in
adjacent hangars, but closer to $300,000. The other hangars were converted for other uses,
not for aircraft. His professional opinion is that all the work for this hangar is not
necessary, like it was for the adjacent hangars indicated in Deputy Berger's staff report.
Mr. Steiner stated the section of the staff report that states, "Notably lacking is detailed
information regarding volunteer commitments and a signed agreement covering the
$200,000 pledge," would be made clear by the donors of that pledge for this meeting. Mr.
Steiner indicated that it is difficult to make clear who the actual volunteers are, until the
building and tasks are identified. They disagree with the staff report section which reads, "
The City's Public Works Department estimates the cost of Hangar 41 upgrades for code
compliance is approximately $463,000. An additional $70,000 will be needed to upgrade
Building 77." They estimate the costs for code compliance upgrades to be $250,000 and
the additional upgrades to Building 77, is closer to $50,000.
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Roy Reuther, 955 Shorepoint, #212, ANAM member, asked the Board the to disapprove
staffs recommendation and the approval for the Naval Air Museum. He felt ANAM
should be given a chance to get started and prove itself viable. Having the use of the actual
building would be critical to gaining the volunteer support and help it needs. The
estimated projections of the ANAM group of 20,000 people the first year, 40,000 the
second and 60,000 the third year are reasonable. This compares to the Hiller Aviation
Museum in San Carlos which had 100,000 people in attendance their first year, 80,000
which paid attendance. The Hornet is doing better than some figures announced, as they
are expecting their total attendance around 350,000 total in their first year. The Hornet, the
Wildlife Refuge, the Antique Fair which is growing, the forecast Bladium, and another
museum for ships, all would add to make this attendance effort viable.
Richard Neveln, 1328 Park Street, expressed he was an original volunteer of the Hornet
two to four days a week to make it happen, which amounts to 800 volunteer hours of one
person for the Hornet. He indicated there are three or four dozen volunteers, from various
unions, which would include electrical or plumbing experience. 100 to 250 hours of
volunteer labor would translate to $1 1,000 by himself alone. Multiply that by 30 people,
you have $250,000 in volunteer efforts, by people who have worked on the Hornet. There
are people in the Navy league who also want to participate. The people who served on the
U.S. Navy need to be honored with this museum with real aircraft that they worked on,
flew and for the citizens of this country and the region, not something for a storage facility
for an opera company. Mr. Neveln expressed we need to preserve the aviation heritage that
Alameda has and keep this museum until it can prove itself, like the Hornet has with the
many special events and the interest of national museum and celebrities. The museum is
the direction to go with Hangar 41 and the volunteers will support it.
Barbara Baak, P.O. Box 1769, acknowledged the letter that was distributed to the Board
from Dave Wilson of the EBCRC, offering regional support to the museum and funding.
She expressed this was an example of the kind of support they are building and believed
more support would be forthcoming. Ms. Baak noted the Reuse Plan designates Buildings
41 or 77 be set aside for cultural purposes as a museum and states they are to be given a
chance to succeed and they would like that opportunity to be extended to them. Promises
were made in the Reuse Plan and all the volunteers have worked in good faith to try to
meet the requirements of the ARRA and staff. The people at the air station have a great
tradition at the Naval Station which helped win World War II and many of their volunteers
came out of the depression and they are truly representative of the greatest generation of
the 20`h century and Alameda should be very proud to have their stature in the midst for
over 30 years invested in Alameda. The promise should be kept as stated in the Reuse Plan
and they deserve to develop Hangar 41 and Building 77. Ms. Baak humbly asked for the
Board's support.
Kurt Bohan, 344 Westline Drive, asked the non -city councilmembers to not defer their vote
and think about whether or not if this is good for the community. He stated this was not an
issue of land use which has already been decided. The standards of who is picked to move
onto the base are unreasonably high if you are in the real estate business. If the museum is
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voted down because of staff mistakes and bad judgement calls on how many people would
pay how much, people will suffer from Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro. He expressed
his concern about an article he read relating to the costs. Mr. Bohan asked the Board to
vote in the direction of the museum.
Marilyn York, ANAM, expressed they have sought to play in the rules and meet the
requirements. The staff report is a one -sided version of their efforts and the newspaper
article printed Tuesday was a devastating release, which had nothing good to say about the
museum's effort. The staff report nor the newspaper article mentioned nothing about the
thousands of hours of volunteer labor, the $35,000 donated by the architectural support of
Franz Steiner, of VBN Associates, the $30,000 donated to fees permit which are legally
required for the project; and there was no mention of the importance of the museum
project in saving the naval aviation history of Alameda or the educational goals of young
people or citizens of the community. The Alameda Naval Air Museum received
unanimous votes in favor of the project from the full ARRA. The museum's request for
Building 41 and 77 were included in ARRA's Base Reuse Plan. The vote at that time was
to set aside these two buildings for cultural purposes. This represented less than 5% of the
buildings on the base in square footage. The Base Reuse Plan states they were to be given
a chance to rebuild the museum and a chance to succeed. The staff report is a betrayal of
this promise. Congresswoman Barbara Lee and her staff are working to obtain funds for
this museum and Dave Wilson of EBCRC offered significant regional support and funding.
Ms. York stated that have attempted to meet each requirement as they have negotiated with
the ARRA and staff and each time, however the bar has been raised higher, yet they have
persevered. The volunteers are poised to carry out this project if they are allowed to do so.
She felt it was a betrayal of promises for the City to turn its back on them and turn down
long -term cultural value of a museum, in favor of a short-term financial gain by renting the
hangar as a warehouse for storage. Ms. York asked the Board to restore the priority of
recognizing the great contributions made by the Navy and its employees to more than 50
years in Alameda history. They need both buildings and together they can bring this
history alive for future generations. It would be more vibrant tourist attraction of lasting
value than to settle for a storage warehouse.
Doug Dehan, 1305 Dayton Avenue, expressed that four years ago the complex of Hangar
41 and Building 77 were the center piece of the closure. It was operational and retrofitted
in many ways to present itself in a good like. $100,000 has already been put into it,
$40,000 of which was cash and numerous hours of pro bono effort. Mr. Dehan indicated
the task force has been a separate identity for 2 '/2 months. If staff rents out Hangar 41 for
the $400,000, there would be rent rebates which could last for two to three years, which are
not tangible dollars that would be seen in the budget. In response to the question of the
lack of aircraft to preserve in the museum, Mr. Dehan indicated that when they were with
WAM, there was an ample amount of aircraft, however they have to seek aircraft which
will be displayed. They will now have to look at other opportunities with the Hornet or
other options. He felt that all Alamedans should support these endeavors.
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Mayor Appezzato asked Mr. Dehan if Western Aerospace was one of the key factors to
make this effort successful?
Mr. Dehan responded that the Port of Oakland has made a more enticing deal for Western
Aerospace to stay in place and therefore, did not want to extend themselves into two
positions.
Grace Keachie, ANAM, expressed that her understanding is that if they are given Hangar
41, they would have five years to make it work. At the end of five years, if it is
unsuccessful, Hangar 41 would be given back. Ms. Keachie indicated that she was
surprised that there was some question as to whether or not the $100,000 she is donating is
going to happen. She felt insulted and resented there being any question of her
commitment to donate the $100,000. She insured the Board that she has that much money
and has full intentions of giving it to the Board for the museum. Ms. Keachie indicated
that she will not sell all of her stock until she knows that Hangar 41 will be designated for
the museum. Many people have worked very hard for the past two years to make this
museum a reality. Young people growing up need it and it does not make sense for this
building to be filled up as storage space for a grand opera from San Francisco.
Stephen Keachie, ANAM, expressed that he and his mother, Grace Keachie, have each
pledged $100,000+ and have shown ARRA Facilities Manager, Ed Levine, the paperwork
to show that the money does exist. He noted the written pledge that was passed out to the
Board, stating emphatically that they will give this pledge, if the ARRA governing body
finds merit in the proposal presented to them for Hangar 41, make that lease contingent on
the availability and legal pinning down of that money. Mr. and Ms. Keachie are prepared
to start the process next Monday morning with the proper legal and financial authorities, if
the Board finds that Hangar 41 should be given a chance with the air museum. They were
advised by legal advice that they should not sign anything further until their is a firm
indication from the Board of what their intentions are. It costs Mr. and Ms. Keachie
several thousand dollars to pull this money out of their present investments.
The staff reports have invoked the Community Reuse Plan and mentions the word non-
viable, which has been taken out of context. Mr. Keachie referenced page 812 of the
Community Reuse Plan which states, "Should these uses prove to be non - viable over some
period of time....," is completely omitted in this month and last month's staff report. He
feels they are to be given site control and given a chance. On page 814 it states, "If the
museum does not require all the space it is requesting or if it does not succeed, the ARRA
will have the ability to immediate release..." Mr. Keachie noted the Community Reuse
Plan was a promise by the City to the Navy and the public to provide certain community
benefits, amongst the establishment of a comprehensive naval air museum. This is the
Board's opportunity to redeem their promise and compliment their volunteer effort in
dollar pledge.
The public hearing was closed for Authority discussion.
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Member Daysog thanked the Keachie's for making the offer of a donation, while their are
differences of their approach as to whether or not it is valid. The key issue comes down to
one of cost, do we go with the numbers brought forth by Steiner Associates or the City
Government's numbers. Volunteers tend to under estimate the costs, while City Hall does
not estimate the costs high enough. Member Daysog stated he is satisfied with the report
from the Deputy City Manager in following through with questions he had at the previous
meeting, if he could evaluate the offer of the $100,000 and if he could look at the financials
and the costs. Very important points were brought up regarding the legally binding issue
and whether or not the money should be placed in the escrow account sometime during the
past 30 days.
Vice -Chair Swanson he is concerned with reserving the history, which means a lot to many
people and generations that have worked at the base and have dedicated their life to it. The
process of military base conversion is not solely based on the community working
together, it needs the overall participation of the business community, the citizens of
Alameda and participation of the region. There will have to be millions of regional dollars
that this base will have to attract and depend on to make this work. The issue of site
control is critical for a project like this to succeed. If there is no site control, you cannot
convince people to contribute money, resources and it is impossible to secure any federal
assistance. The Congressional office is very proud of giving millions of dollars to the base
conversion process and the House National Security Committee would love a project like
this. Money is not the issue in whether or not this facility can be rehabilitated. Vice -Chair
Swanson indicated that upon the Secretary of Defense visit last year, he stated that
Alameda was a jewel of defense conversion and indicated they would like to help. Those
are promises made. Our position as the ARRA has been let's stick to the plan. The
Community Reuse Plan is clear when it states each facility was set aside for cultural
purposes. A lease should be given, they should have access to this facility and be given a
chance to succeed or fail based on the merit of the project. Our commitment is to make
sure we do all we can as we have done in the past to help secure the funds to make this
work.
Alternate Fitzsimmons stated their should be a timeline that this does not keep going on
and on.
Member Kerr asked staff of Item #3 on the $1.1 million of basewide infrastructure costs,
on whether or not this is a one time assessment, and if this would be advertised over a
period over a period of many years?
Deputy Berger responded that was correct. There was not an implication that the up -front
payment was collected in the business plan.
Member Kerr asked if the type of flooring in Hangar 41 would continue to be concrete?
ARRA Construction Manager, Celia Karian responded that the flooring they are referring
to are the damages to the conditions of the flooring in place. The floor has come up, there
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are coatings, holes and patching needs to be done. It is patching of flooring, not putting in
a new floor.
Member Kerr asked is it a concrete floor?
Celia Karian responded yes.
Member Kerr asked aside from the bathrooms, would there be any partitions?
Celia Karian responded the partitions would be in the bathrooms, the exit passage ways,
which are all of the corridor systems.
Member Kerr asked what corridor systems would there be?
Celia Karian responded there are doorways and passageways that must be in the building in
order to get people into the building and to meet life safety codes to get people out.
Member Kerr indicated this is a big wide open space hangar and is there any reason that
when people come to in through a door, they would not be entering into this big open
space?
Celia Karian responded that the way the building is configured is that it has a two -story
flank which is where there are offices and the hangar area, and you enter the building
through those two -story ends.
Deputy City Manager responded that there is a perception that this building can continue to
function as it did as a hangar, however, the occupancy under the building codes would
convert to a different use. It would become a facility for people, a museum. The building
was evaluated, as all buildings are evaluated at the base, for what the use and occupancy
will be based on the new use, not the old building. Celia Karian was trying to explain that
in our estimate there are certain elements that need to be added to comply with the code as
it relates to the life safety, because it is not going to be an old hangar. Although there is
open space where the aircraft would be displayed, it has to comply with the states code for
the people, the volunteers, employees and visitors. There is a difference in philosophy
from what the group thinks would need to be spent, versus what City staff thinks needs to
be spent on life safety under the new museum use.
Member Kerr indicated she is not questioning all the things on the list, however she is
surprised about the new flooring, corridors for entrance and egress. Based on the plans she
has been told about, they are going to enter directly into the open space.
Celia Karian responded that the plans she has seen do not have entries through the hangar
doors. There has been a change in what the plans have been since the last time they had
seen them. Since the project has been down scope, they have not seen any additional
plans. The hangar doors from an operational point of view are difficult to have as an entry
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door. They are huge 30 ft. high by many feet wide heavy doors, that have to be cranked
open. Celia stated the plans she had seen have indicated entries on both sides, not through
the hangar doors.
Member Kerr asked Franz Steiner, VBN Architects to respond to Celia Karian's comments
about the hangar entrance.
Franz Steiner, VBN Architects, stated that the code does not require any specific type of
flooring for a required exit. Celia commented on vinyl tile that is coming up on the floor
over an area that is designated to be an exit in one of the earlier plans, which can be easily
taken up and removed. It does not have to be replaced with anything because the concrete
floor is fine. The other issues of cutting doors into the hangar doors is something that has
been verified with the state office of Historic Preservation as being acceptable in concept
and meeting all requirements of the Secretary of Interior guidelines for historic
preservation, although they have not seen a specific drawing yet.
Member Kerr stated there is a second story in Hangar 41 which is going to be made
inaccessible, it will not be used. Is this correct?
Mr. Franz Steiner indicated that is correct. The Fire Marshal will require that be locked off
so that no access can be accomplished. It requires putting some locks and gates on it.
Celia Karian stated they have remodeled many hangars, and what they have found is that
you estimate what you can identify and you do not see what is entailed in any particular
thing. The consequences of this, is that the costs begin increasing significantly. The
numbers presented to the Board by staff are based on very similar projects, one being a
hangar the identical size of Hangar 41.
Member Kerr asked what is the identical hangar being used as?
Celia Karian responded for manufacturing. The numbers from this hangar have to do with
the code compliance aspect of it. Staff has tried to compare it to the scope of work that the
museum group has identified. Celia stated they are currently working on Hangar 23 which
is a much smaller hangar, about 64,000 sq. ft., and that project is very close in terms of
scope to this one. The numbers presented by staff are very close to Hangar 41.
Mayor Appezzato stated to Celia that they do have history for some of the basis of their
current hangar upgrades.
Celia Karian responded yes they do. The estimates have to do with the actual experiences
staff has had and they have tried to modify it to the scope of work that the museum group
is planning to do, which is certificate of occupancy, barricading or closing off the office
and shop areas, and putting in those life safety improvements.
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Member Al DeWitt stated there are two problems to deal with: the museum and paying the
bills at Alameda Point. The Authority has to maintain the base and all the buildings have
to be used in order to that. Member DeWitt stated he asked the City Manager to be more
diligent in leasing the buildings out and getting some money back in. The Navy has cut the
amount of money they were donating to the Caretaker fees, down to a very minimal
amount. The City will have to go out and borrow money to pay the police, fire and other
maintenance and operation fees at Alameda Point, around $6 million. There is a definite
need for financing to keep the base going. The base has also had a reoccurrence of
vandalism which means there has to be some foini of security there. Member DeWitt
stated this is one of the motivating forces to keep as much money coming in as possible.
Regarding the museum, Building 77 will not be much of a museum by itself. In order for
Building 77 to be any kind of a viable project, it needs Hangar 41 with lots of airplanes in
it. Based on the business plan and the amount of money needed from the staff report, the
museum barely meets the financial obligations that are required. Based on the $200,000
that is going to be donated, the museum would have an opportunity to get off the ground
and prove itself. They should be given a chance to do it, only because of the $200,000 that
is being donated. If it does not work, the Keachie's know they are going to lose their
money and with that kind of faith, it is hard for him to not give the group a chance. They
should be given a probationary period to see if they can make the museum work.
Mayor Appezzato stated the project at its conception was admirable. He stated he thought
about this for long time and cannot change his mind that he will not support this going
forward. It is time to make a decision and if the commission decides to go forward, he will
support them and if they decide not to, Mayor Appezzato indicated that is how he intends
to vote. We already have the Western Aerospace, the Meyers House, the Hornet and
Alameda museum. If the motion is to go forward, there should be some parameters.
Mayor Appezzato indicated if the majority of the commission decides to go forward, he
will support them and do everything he can to make it work, however he will not be
amongst those to vote for it.
Member Daysog recommended a motion be made to accept staff's recommendation.
Motion was not seconded.
Member DeWitt recommended an alternate motion to allow the museum board to
continue to operate, be provided a lease, provided they fulfill the requirements that
are necessary in the financial areas and they meet the minimum requirements that
are outlined in the business plan within one year.
Discussion.
Member Kerr stated that the motion should include allowing them to start the work.
Mayor Appezzato indicated the group should have at least six months to prove itself viable.
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Vice -Chair Swanson stated that the group be granted a lease for one year as soon as
possible, so they can have site control. The group should be required to give a progress
report after six months.
Member DeWitt amended his first motion and recommended a motion to allow the
museum group be given a one year lease to go forward with a six month review.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Chair Swanson. Ayes - 6; Noes - 2.
Roll call vote: Vice Chair Swanson, Member Kerr, Member DeWitt, Alternate
Member Fitzsimmons, Alternate Member Friedman, Alternate Member Ornelas
voted yes; Member Daysog and Chair Appezzato voted no.
3 -B. Receive BRAG report and recommendation to approve the formation of a BRAG
Tourism Task Force Committee.
BRAG Chair Lee Perez indicated they had nothing to add to the report and hoped the
Board act favorably on it.
Richard Neveln, 1328 Park Street, expressed he was elated that the museum is apart of
what is going to bring the tourism task force to work. Tourism is what is going to
rejuvenate the entire region as Alameda and other communities around the San Francisco
and East Bay, taps into the $6 billion a year tourist industry that virtually belongs to San
Francisco. With public transit and increased tourism, both will help to pay for that transit
which benefits the region and those who live in Alameda. Mr. Neveln expressed he
supports the BRAG Tourism Task Force whole heartedly.
Kurt Bohan, 344 Westline Drive, stated that since at least 50% of the tourist attraction has
been approved for about one year, he is happy and encouraged that the tourism committed
be created which the BRAG recommended. For to long, there has been no direction at
Alameda Point. The development plan is so broad, there is no plan as the people say. The
committee for tourism can give a direction of focus, which has not happened for four years.
It is a good opportunity, especially with the air museum Hornet.
The public hearing was closed for Authority discussion.
Member DeWitt motioned recommendation of approval that a BRAG Tourism Task
Force be established. Motion was seconded by Alternate Member Friedman. Ayes -
7; Noes - 0. Alternate Member Ornelas left prior to the vote.
3 -C. Receive BRAG recommendation to appoint BRAG representative to the Planning
Board's Inner Harbor Interim Leasing Policy Guidelines Committee.
BRAG Chair Lee Perez, stated they took this action on the BRAG as a result of a
recommendation made, they make this recommendation to the ARRA Board to have a
representative from the BRAG. There are other direct representatives from City Board's
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and Commissions and they are merely asking that in this area the BRAG be able to have a
representative on the joint board.
Chair Appezzato stated that he supports their position. The BRAG has been valuable to
the community, bringing us to where we are they deserve to have a representative on this
committee.
Member Kerr asked Chair Perez is the Planning Board Representative a member of the
BRAG?
BRAG Chair Lee Perez responded yes he is a member of the BRAG as a representative of
the Planning Board. The action that has been taken by the Planning Board is that the
representative that they have selected on the BRAG, now represents the BRAG back on the
Planning Board and they have not been able to clarify that point. Their position before that
action was taken, is that they would have a BRAG member sit on the Inner Harbor Board
in the same fashion. Initially a Inner Harbor Board member was sitting on the BRAG, not
necessarily one who represents the two positions, back and forth.
Councilmember DeWitt motioned recommendation to approve a BRAG
representative to the Planning Board's Inner Harbor Interim Leasing Policy
Guidelines Committee. Motion was seconded by Vice -Chair Sandre Swanson. Ayes -
4; Noes -1. Councilmember Daysog and Alternate Friedman left prior to the vote.
4. ORAL REPORTS
4 -A. Oral report from the BRAG.
BRAG Chair Lee Perez, indicated there will be another community meeting
sponsored by the Catellus Group, next Tuesday at 6:00 PM. BRAG Member
Malcolm Mooney is at Summit Hospital and not expected to return home. BRAG
Member Ken Hansen had a heart attack and had a quadruple by -pass and is at home
recovering. Bother members have contributed tremendously to the success of the BRAG.
Chair Appezzato asked BRAG Chair Lee Perez to extend our best to both members.
4 -B. Oral report from the Deputy City Manager (non- discussion items).
Deputy City Manager David Berger indicated they are on track in structuring the proposed
financing which Council gave them direction to do back in mid -May. This will be coming
to the ARRA Board and the Council who will take an action on this item on August 17th,
1999. This will allow us to move forward and fill the void when the Caretaker money
presumably dries up. There has been some limited success with the Navy on Caretaker
renewal, but the dollars are still short of what is needed, even to match current year level
through conveyance, which they are projecting early next year.
Vice -Chair Swanson said they would like to discuss with the Navy and the Department of
Defense on the Caretaker issue for additional money.
Deputy Berger responded to Vice -Chair Swanson that they know he is there to help,
although they are not to the point where they need intervention. Deputy Berger indicated
they are going to EFA West to meet with the Commander.
Mayor Appezzato stated since they have the authority to sign the letter to Senator
Feinstein, they should do it and send one to Senator Barbara Boxer and Congresswoman
Barbara Lee.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Vice -Chair Swanson invited the Council for the announcement of Bank of America and the
East Bay Commission $1.5 million revolving loan fund that will help smaller businesses at
the base. Bank of America is contributing $650,000 to this effort and they are trying to get
other institutions interested in what is going on at the base.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respect
L 4, cretia Akil
ARRA Secretary
APPROVED
NUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT,
COMMUNITY IMPROVMENT COMMISON AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, August 17, 1999
The meeting convened at 7:47 pm with Chair Appezzato presiding.
ROLL CALL
1.
Present:
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Chair Ralph Appezzato, Mayor, City of Alameda
Sandre Swanson, Vice Chair, Ninth Congressional District for Barbara Lee
Mark Friedman, alternate to Wilma Chan, Alameda County Board of
Supervisors, District 3
Tony Daysog, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Albert DeWitt, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Beverly Johnson, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Barbara Kerr, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Absent: Jay Leonhardy, alternate to Jerry Brown, Mayor, City of Oakland
Kathleen Ornelas, alternate to Shelia Young, Mayor, City of San Leandro
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM
Richard Neveln, 1328 Park Street, expressed it is important to have adequate funds to build
projects and provide good planning for the formal Naval Air Station. Starting off with this bond
is a good first step in financing and something worthwhile for the ARRA to do. People all over
the region are taking notice of the good things that are happening at Alameda Point.
3. ACTION ITEMS
3 -A. Report and recommendation from the Deputy City Manager to adopt a Resolution
Approving an assignment agreement and approved related documents and officials actions
by and between ARRA and the City of Alameda in connection with the issuance by the
Alameda Public Financing Authority of its revenue bonds to finance the acquisition,
construction, installation and equipping of various capital improvements to Alameda Point
(the former Alameda Naval Air Station) and to finance the acquisition, construction,
installation and equipping of various capital improvements for the City of Alameda and
approving related documents and official actions.
Deputy City Manger David Berger stated on May 12, 1999, staff presented to the Council a
financing plan for the implementation of the Alameda Point project in the early years, following
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cessation of Caretaker payments from the Navy which is scheduled to end on September 30,
1999. This plan was presented to Council by the financing teams of Evensen Dodge and Gardner
and Associates. Council was given four alternatives and selected one which they wanted staff to
proceed with. Deputy Berger indicated at that meeting, staff could get credit enhancement,
which is a lease - backed revenue bond and they have an offer from Union Bank of California,
backed by the Teachers' Retirement System of California, for a letter of credit, along with a
AAA rating on this bond issue. The minimum bond proceeds would be $6 million, as was stated
in the report.
Chair Appezzato asked the City Finance Director, Zenda James, if she supports this action.
Zenda James stated that she was part of the financing team that put this plan together. She
indicated that the report given to the Board was signed by both she and Deputy Berger.
Member Kerr asked Deputy Berger if the ARRA vote is simply to approve the assignment of
rents to enable the financing, not to approve the financing itself?
Deputy Berger responded that was correct. The Board is signing the lease revenues to the
financing authority through the City Council.
Member Kerr asked is this an assignment of revenues.
Deputy Berger responded yes, this is the action that is in front of the ARRA this evening.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
None.
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Member Daysog stated there are a certain amount of dollars needed to pay for services at the
base and with the Cooperative Agreement sunsetting, there needs to be a way to generate the
dollars. We can produce bonds that pay for some of the infrastructure on the base and in turn the
ARRA, from that revenue, would pay for infrastructure. As ARRA money comes to pay for
capital things for historical Alameda, the service dollars that go to the base are replenished.
Member Daysog clarified that when we speak of Alameda, we are talking about the service
operating budget and capital budget.
Henry Gardner of Gardner, Underwood and Bacon, voiced to the Board that what they are doing
by this transaction is providing funding for two primary purposes: maintain the current
operations at the base and finance the early capital projects at the base. In order to make that
happen, two other entities have been brought into the process. One is the City of Alameda which
the bond will be funding a portion of their capital projects, which is the reason the Public
Financing Authority is involved and they will be the issuer. This will allow staff to continue
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with the development activities at the base, necessary capital projects, makes no reliance of any
kind on the general fund and protects the City's funds.
Member Daysog stated the City now has a limited budget for services and now the City is going
to being paying for services on the base.
Henry Gardner reiterated to Member Daysog that the City of Alameda is spending no money for
this purpose. The City's general fund is in no way involved in the financing of anything at
Alameda Point. However, the City has to be involved in this financing, in order to achieve the
purpose of the bond.
Member Daysog asked Mr. Gardner about police funding.
Henry Gardner responded that this funding will allow for funding of those positions. It will
allow staff to maintain the police and fire services that are currently on the base.
Member Daysog asked Mr. Gardner will the City be able to maintain the level of services on
historic Alameda, since they will now be covering a greater part of Alameda, resulting in loss of
time for historic Alameda. Will the dollars from the ARRA free up historic Alameda into the
capital side and will it also replenish the lost dollars?
Henry Gardner stated this financing does not rely on general fund support in any way and does
not obligate the City in any way for this financing.
Member Johnson asked Mr. Gardner can they say they are not putting the general fund at risk.
Henry Gardner stated that they are not putting the general fund at risk. The general fund is not in
any way obligated for this financing.
Chair Appezzato stated they have three choices: they can do nothing for Alameda Point; tell the
Navy they do not want they property and can do what they want with it; or they can continue to
move forward and believe they are going to be successful in developing Alameda Point and
repay the bonds with the success they achieve at the base, without impact to the general fund.
Alternate Member Friedman motioned recommendation of staff's report for financing of
Alameda Point. Motioned was seconded by Member Daysog. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion.
Member DeWitt stated part of the problem we are facing is that the Navy has decided to cut the
money for Caretaker funds they had been giving to us. The City is hopeful that someday soon
the Navy will turn the base over to them or either allow the base to be transferred to the City at
no cost. If they do that soon, that will help in these type of transactions. Member DeWitt stated
he knows the federal government is working on legislation that will transfer bases to the various
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communities, possibly at no cost.
Chair Appezzato stated if the base were conveyed to the City tomorrow at no cost, they would
still have to do what they are doing, regardless if the Navy is paying certain fees. There have
been letters sent to congressional representatives for support for continuance of cooperative
funds. There is legislation sponsored by the President and Secretary of Defense to pass the
property on at no -cost to the City of Alameda.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
espectfu,,ly submitted,
etia Akil
ARRA Secretary
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Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
September 29, 1999
TO: Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: David A. Berger, Deputy City Manager
SUBJ: Report from recommendation from the Deputy City Manager to authorize the
Executive Director to finalize negotiations and execute an interim lease with the
Alameda Point Collaborative for Building 101, with the proposed change in use and
Building 92.
Background:
As required by the federal Base Closure and Community Redevelopment and Homeless Assistance
Act of 1994, the ARRA worked with Alameda County Housing and Community Development and
a group of homeless services providers, identified as the Alameda County Homeless Providers Base
Conversion Collaborative now called the Alameda Point Collaborative (Homeless Collaborative),
to determine a fair share of housing and commercial space at NAS Alameda to accommodate the
homeless. This accommodation of the homeless was reflected in the Community Reuse Plan which
was unanimously approved by the ARRA board in January 1996 and subsequently approved by the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD, again, as required by federal
law).
In allocating the buildings to the Collaborative, staff had already determined which buildings would
be desirable for interim and future uses. The buildings allocated for warehouse space for the
collaborative were those slated for demolition including Building 101. The reasonable usage of
facilities for and by the homeless was negotiated by representatives designated by the ARRA and the
Homeless Collaborative and summarized in a document called the Standards of Reasonableness
(SOR). The SOR were adopted by the ARRA Governing Body on May 3, 1995 and included firm
numbers of available family housing units, barrack units, and buildings for economic development
use, as well as, job creation and financing goals. The SOR summary of the buildings and
opportunities for determined uses (opportunity) is included in Attachment 1.
Under the original accommodation, the Collaborative used one opportunity for a special purpose use
for Building 91. The request was for 30,000 sq. ft. to be used by the Practical Recovery Training
Program Inc. (PRTC, Inc.). The facility will be used for training and employment of 25 formerly
homeless individuals in the production of " EcoPanel" honeycomb core housing panels.
Building 92 was identified to be used by the Alameda County Food Bank. Although Building 92 is
89,000 sq. ft., it satisfied the Collaborative request for 100,000 sq. ft. for the Food Bank. The Food
Bank warehouse project is a collaborative effort of five agencies and is designed to link agencies that
have a similar focus or share identical functions. Examples of the program include warehousing,
transportation, food distribution, disaster response and volunteer opportunities.
Building 101 was to serves as the Multi service Center (MSC) for the Collaborative. The MSC
would complement the services offered by the six homeless providers managing transitional and
permanent housing at Alameda Point. An integrated team of providers located in the MSC would
provide services for the formerly homeless residents of Alameda Point. In addition to the service
delivery area in the building, 50,000 sq. ft. was to serve as warehouse and storage area for
Collaborative members.
Honorable Members of the September 29, 1999
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 3
Finally, the proposed new uses for Buildings 92 and 101 results in the permanent release of
entitlement to Building 91. Staff intends to either lease the building or demolish it to provide
additional parking for an adjoining building (Building 8), for which a commercial user has expressed
interest. The new plan gives staff flexibility in planning and an interim opportunity to generate revenue
through leasing.
Fiscal Impact:
The Alameda Point Collaborative will provide protection and maintenance for Buildings 101 and 92
as their base rent. They will also pay the Common Services charge of 2.4 cents per month per
square foot of building space and 0.027 cents per month per square foot of land area. Having these
programs lease the property shifts the burden from the City of Alameda cooperative services
agreement budget to these agencies for the maintenance of the property.
Since the Food Bank has chosen to not locate at Alameda Point, the ARRA will receive the ability
to lease or demolish Building 91.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the ARRA governing body authorize the Executive Director to finalize
negotiations and execute the proposed lease with the Alameda Point Collaborative for Building 101,
with the proposed change of use, and Building 92 upon submission of a letter from the Collaborative
confirming their position that the new accommodation satisfies the Standards of Reasonableness and
does not create any additional entitlements.
Respectfully submitted,
David A. Berger
Deputy City Manager
By: Nanette : anks
Administrative Management Analyst
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Attachment: Original and Proposed New Uses for Buildings 91, 92, and 101
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Permanently Relinquish Space
1 Opportunity - Special Purpose Industry
59,000 sq. ft. Warehouse
1 Opportunity - Institutional Use
Comm mity Use
25,000 sq. ft. Office /Classroom
1 Opportunity - Institutional Use
1 Opportunity - Special Purpose Industry
Community Use
25,000 sq. ft. Office /Classroom
59,000 sq. ft. Warehouse /General Purpose Industrial
Original Accommodation
1 Opportunity - Special Purpose Industry
30,000 sq. ft.
100,000 sq. ft. Warehouse /General Purpose Industrial
1 Opportunity - Institutional Use
25,000 sq. ft. Office /Classroom
50,000 sq. ft. Warehouse /General Purpose Industrial
1 Opportunity - Institutional Use
1 Opportunity - Special Purpose Industry
25,000 sq. ft. Office /Classroom
150,000 sq. ft. Warehouse /General Purpose Industrial
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Barrack allocation will be amended by the Memorandum of Understanding with the Alameda Point Collaborative
Attachment 2
Alameda County Homeless Base Conversion Collaborative
September 23, 1999
James M. Flint, Executive Director
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
950 West Mall Square, Room 173
Alameda, CA 94501
Dear Mr. Flint:
Subject: Revision in Accommodation for Buildings 91, 92, and 101
I am writing on the behalf of the Alameda Point Collaborative to request a change in the
homeless accommodation at Alameda Point in Buildings 91, 92, and 101.
In the Community Reuse Plan, the Collaborative originally received Buildings 91, 92, and 101.
The Buildings were to house the Collaborative's umbrella organization, as well as the supportive
services, warehouse and manufacturing activity allowed under the Standards of Reasonableness,
and recognized in the adoption of the NAS Alameda Community Reuse Plan.
The Alameda Point Collaborative proposes to revise the Multi- Service Center (Building 101) into
a Community Center. The original Multi- Service Center included in the accommodation in the
adopted Reuse Plan envisions organizations working together to establish a facility that would
enhance the ability of the entire Collaborative to coordinate job training and placement activities,
economic development activities, health services and social services. In addition, the Multi -
Service Center included several warehouse uses, including the storage of household furniture and
food supplies.
The refined vision of the Community Center includes general community -wide activities in
addition and in combination with the social service, health services and economic development
activities for formerly homeless residents at Alameda Point. In addition to the services noted, the
community -wide activities envisioned include food services, educational activities including
Headstart and adult classes; theater and performances; art classes and shows; and a multi - cultural
center.
Under the revised vision, the warehouse uses would now be consolidated into Building 92, a
warehouse building across the street from the community center that originally was allocated to
the Collaborative solely for the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Alameda Point Collaborative to ARRA Page 2
September, 23, 1999
At this time, the Collaborative requests that the accommodation be revised to eliminate Building
91, and allow the Collaborative to use Building 92 in its entirety for multiple manufacturing and
warehouse uses, and use Building 101 in its entirety for the Community Center. With the
exceptions of Buildings 613 and 607 and the four acres identified the Reuse Plan, this change fully
satisfies the Collaborative's non - housing accommodation or entitlement. This is inclusive of the
Alameda County Community Food Bank's accommodation, and the the revised accommodation
will not be increased or decreased based upon the future disposition of the Food Bank.
Under this proposal, the long term lease (Legally Binding Agreement) for Building 92 would be
with the Alameda Point Collaborative and the LBA for Building 101 would also be with the APC.
The APC would in turn sublease space consistent with the uses in the proposal we have described
above. The revenues generated from subleasing will be used to pay for operating and
maintenance costs of the building, including Common Area Maintenance (CAM) fees.
The refined vision enhances the integration of services and provides an activity center in the civic
core of Alameda Point. The Collaborative believes that the revised proposal reflects the changed
circumstances since the Reuse Plan was adopted and is a benefit to the ARRA, the APC and the
community at large.
Sincerely,
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Elaine deColigny, Chair erson, Steering Committee
Alameda County Base Conversion Homeless Collaborative
City of Al nieda California
August 12, 1999
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
950 West Mall Square
Alameda Ca, 94501 -7752
Dear Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority:
It has come to my attention that the American Red Cross is considering moving one of their
Disaster Field Supply Centers here to Alameda Point. I have been informed there are only a
dozen of these centers nationwide. Supplies stored are those necessary to shelter and care for
people after a disaster. One of local government's primary responsibilities after a disaster is to
provide for the sheltering of citizens in need.
When the Kobe earthquake struck Japan, a delegation from the Bay Area happened to be in a
nearby city and experienced first hand the response and recovery phases in emergency
management. What they brought home from that experience was the need to take a revised look
at predicting shelter and care needs for their communities.
Emergency managers for the fourteen cities in the Alameda County operational area have been
asked to submit a list of potential shelter sites. The purpose is to raise the threshold from past -
predicted sheltering needs. The next step would be to address supplying and equipping these
shelters in a timely fashion. Proximity and damaged roads after a major earthquake could delay
receiving these supplies.
The potential of having this center located within our city limits would directly benefit not only
the citizens of Alameda, but of the other surrounding communities. We are all aware of the very
real threat the Hayward Fault poses. The D.F.S.C. center being located here would virtually
eliminate any delays in the procurement of needed supplies. As the city's disaster preparedness
officer, I am hopeful that this space and the space they have requested for the American Red
Cross Bay Area East Bay supply center will; be granted.
Sincerely1
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awrence M. Picinich, Captain
Disaster Preparedness Officer
Alameda Fire Department
Headquarters
1300 Park Street 94501
510.748 4601
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Burnham E. Matthews
Chief of Police
August 25, 1999
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Autho
950 West Mall Square
Alameda, CA 94501 -7752
Dear Members ofthe ARRA:
The American Red Cross is requesting warehouse space in Building #92 at Alameda
Point as part of the conveyance to the Alameda County Homeless Base Conversion
Collaborative. The use of this space will be to house a National American Red Cross
Disaster Field Supply Center (DFSC) and a East Bay supply center for the American Red
Cross Bay Area.
I have been made aware that there are only about a dozen DFSC's in the United States
and the one at Alameda Point will hold more than $1,000,000 in disaster supplies, such as
cots and blankets, to be used in the event of a major disaster.
The American Red Cross Bay Area space will be used to store disaster preparedness and
response supplies and will also be set up to receive, store and distribute large in -kind
donations.
In the event of a major disaster, having immediate access to the resources that will be
available at these Red Cross supply centers will allow us to concentrate on other public
health and safety issues, knowing that the basic human needs of Alamedans are being
e
I encourage the ARRA to look upon this request being made by the American Red Cross
as an opportunity for Alameda to move significantly closer to being prepared for any
disaster which may occur, natural or otherwise.
Sincerely,
Burnham E.
Chief of Police
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Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
September 28, 1999
TO: Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: David A. Berger, Deputy City Manage/
SUBJ: Report and recommendation by the Deputy City Manager for approval of FY 1999-
2000 Alameda Point budget
Background:
On May 12, 1999, the Alameda City Council accepted a proposed financing plan for maintenance
and operations at Alameda Point in anticipation of discontinued support from the Navy scheduled
for October 1, 1999. At a special meeting of the ARRA Governing Body on June 15, 1999, the
ARRA passed a resolution that continued the appropriation for an interim period of July 1 through
September 30, 1999 until a complete financing plan for Alameda Point could be developed.
During the three month time period, the City Finance Director requested submission of budgets from
the operating departments currently providing services through the Cooperative Agreement. The
Finance Director and Alameda Point Administration staff met with the individual departments to
finalize the activities to be funded through the bond issuance. On August 17, 1999, the ARRA, City
Council and the Alameda Public Financing Authority authorized a bond issuance not to exceed
$10,000,000 for citywide and Alameda Point capital improvements. The issuance of the bond will
enable funds budgeted for city capital improvements to be freed up for operations and maintenance
at Alameda Point. Attachment 1 shows the funded city projects that bond proceeds will now fund.
The City is still pursuing an extension of Cooperative Agreement funds at the 1998 -1999 level. The
request is expected to fund base operations and maintenance until Alameda Point is conveyed, which
is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2000.
Discussion:
The following budget is a result of the actions taken by the various city governing bodies. In the
financing plan proposed to the City Council in May, staff recommended approximately $1 million
in "No Impact" cuts to accompany a bond financing plan. These cuts represent elimination of vacant
positions, changes in providing grant matching fund policies, elimination of fees paid to the Navy
and various one -time expenditures (See Attachment 2).
In addition, the Financing plan included delaying as many Alameda Point capital improvement
projects as necessary until revenues generated from Alameda Point could sufficiently cover these
expenses. The water system represents the largest, initial capital investment for Alameda Point.
These improvements are necessary to meet state health and safety standards prior to turning the
system over to EBMUD. Attachment 3 details the list of Alameda Point capital projects to be funded
through the bond issuance. Expenditures of bond proceeds for construction on water and other
infrastructure improvements will not occur until after the EDC agreement has been approved by the
ARRA and Navy by December 1999. However, it may be necessary to incur some costs related to
preliminary planning and design.
Honorable Members of the September 28, 1999
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 2
Fiscal Impact:
The sources of revenue include the fund balance from ARRA lease revenues, OEA and EDA grants
with matching funds from tenants, final quarter of the Cooperative Agreement funds, ARRA lease
revenues and bond proceeds. Total revenue is $16,171,577 see Attachment 4. The proposed budget
continues service levels provided through the Cooperative Agreement and by the ARRA along with
several capital improvement projects. The total expenditure of funds is $15,900,157 leaving an
unappropriated fund balance of $271, 420, again see Attachment 4. The following is the proposed
budget:
Alameda Point Administration and Operating Functions $4,246,866
This includes funding for contractual services for port operation, housing and building maintenance,
FISC interim leasing maintenance /operations, insurance, and personnel and contractual. The
administrative services formerly provided by the Cooperative Agreement are included in this item.
Law Enforcement $488,358
This continues the current level of service by the Alameda Police Department.
Fire Prevention $1,198,478
This continues the level of fire prevention service currently provided by the Alameda Fire
Department.
Building Maintenance $935, 000
These funds include personnel and contractual services and costs associated with maintenance to all
city leased and occupied buildings at Alameda Point. In addition, provides maintenance to vacant
buildings (boarding windows, vandalism), includes equipment maintenance and repair, pest control
services, and general maintenance for Alameda Point.
Roads and Grounds $642,840
This includes personnel and contractual services, contractual grounds keeping services, street, street
light, and sidewalk repair.
Electric Power $1,000,000
This includes costs for Alameda Power and Telecommunications (AP &T) service to all city
buildings, street lights and transformers that must be maintained in vacant buildings. AP &T and
Alameda Point staff are currently developing strategies to reduce these costs.
Water $334, 000
This includes personnel and contractual services, water service to Alameda Point and repairs
performed by EBMUD associated with the maintenance agreement.
Sanitary Sewers $441,285
This includes personnel and contractual services, outside structural and grounds repairs, manhole
replacements and continues the level service provided by the Cooperative Agreement.
Storm Water $250, 000
This includes personnel and contractual services, equipment maintenance and rental, manhole
replacements and continues the level of service provided by the Cooperative Agreement.
Honorable Members of the September 28, 1999
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 3
Telecommunications $160,000
This includes contractual services related to testing, repair and upgrades to the existing
telecommunications system. Much of this work is done to accommodate the high -tech needs of
tenants locating to Alameda Point.
Alameda Point Capital Improvement Projects $3,071,473
This includes the projects outlined in Attachment 3. The projects are related largely to the water
system health and safety upgrades and improvements to the sanitary sewers and electrical system.
EDA Capital Improvement Projects $3,131,857
This includes personnel and contractual services and expenditures related to building upgrades
included in the two EDA grant awards from 1997 and 1998. In the second year, tenants will be
required to provide matching funds for buildings in which they have a lease interest.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority approve the FY 1999-
2000 Alameda Point budget.
Respectfully submitted,
David A. Berger
Deputy City Manager
By: Nanette anks
Administrative Management Analyst
DAB/NB /LA:
Attachment
Attachment 1
CITYWIDE PROJECTS FOR THE ALAMEDA POINT FINANCING
General Plan Update $ 750,000
Resurface Pathways $ 100,000
Alameda Point - Swimming Pool Design $ 20,000
Streets and Sidewalks $ 210,000
Resurface Tennis Courts $ 91,800
Holiday Decoration $ 10,000
Street Light Conversion $ 55,000
Street Tree Planting $ 50,000
Median Landscaping $ 50,000
$ 1,336,800
Construction Improvement Tax
Street Trees $ 300,000
City Buildings $ 323,000
Veterans Court Seawall repair $ 80,000
Jackson Park $ 223,900
Upgrade Park Buildings $ 55,000
Landscaper Improvements - Westend Entryway $ 115,000
$ 1,096,900
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City of Alameda
Inter -depai talent Memorandum
September 28, 1999
(Revised No. 2)
To:
Zenda James
Finance Director
From: Matt Naclerio
Public Works Director
Attachment 3
Re: Alameda Point - CIP Program Bond Financing 1999 -2000
Below is the table of proposed projects for FY 99 -00 for AP Bond Financed Projects. We have
included $2.2M in City -wide "swapped" projects. I have adjusted the AP water projects to include the
EDA Grant totals ($1.8 million of which $1.2 is for water and $.6 million is bldg upgrades) less
$100,000 set aside for ACET.
PROJECT
NAME
AP BOND
99/00
1st
qtr
2nd qtr
3rd qtr
4th qtr
OTHER
$$
Storm Drain
Improvements
Seaplane LagoonFlSC
Upgrade SDC25
$164,000
(staff and
Consultant
design only)
$24,000
$40,000
$100,000
$1,000,000
(defer to FY 00-
01)
Outfall H Upgrade SD-
S -24
$123,300
$43,300
$80,000
Sanitary Sewer
Estuary Crossing
$1,100,000
$500,000
$600,000
$1,400,000
(Sewer Fees)
Water Improvements
Leased Buildings
Water Service
$1,415,300
$707,650
$707,650
$606,500
(EDA Match)
Buildings Pending
Leases Water Service
$745,300
$372,650
$372,650
$319,400
(EDA Match)
Leasable Buildings
Water Service
$420,000
$210,000
$210,000
$180,000
(EDA Match)
Disconnect DFPS
$14,000
$14,000
Alameda Point CIP program - Bond Financing
September 28, 1999
Page 2
Install backflow
Preventers
$56,760
$26,760
$30,000
Install Fire Service
Meters
$145,200
$65,200
$80,000
Cut n Cap Elevated
Tanks
$40,000
$40,000
Dismantle Elevated
Tanks
$120,000
$120,000
Hydrant Upgrades
$208,515
$50,000
$58,515
Pier Water Meter
$56,700
$56,700
Housing Area Master
Meter
$74,400
$74,400
Electrical
Electrical - Street Light
Upgrades
$125,000
$75,000
$50,000
Electrical - Pier
Upgrades
$175,000
$75,000
$100,000
Roadways
Tinker ROW
$100,000
$50,000
$50,000
$ 1,100,000
(defer to FY 00-
01)
Subtotal:
Alameda Point
Projects
$5,083,475
$24,000
$2,520,660
$2,438,815
$4,605,900
Subtotal:
City -Wide Projects
$2,200,000
$200,000
$800,000
$1,200,000
$0
TOTAL
$7,283,475
$224,000
$3,320,660
$3,638,815
$4,605,900
cc: David Berger
Nanette Banks
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Attachment 4
IALAMEDA POINT BUDGET - FISCAL 1999 -00
IR EVENUES 1
Carry Over:
Leases
Grants:
Operating
Capital
Tenant Match
Sub Total
Cooperative Agreement
3 months - July /Sep99
$ 132,601
1,200,000
1,581,857
350,000
Lease Revenues - Current Year
Debt Financing
Citywide $ 2,182,720
Alameda Point 3,071,473
BUDGET
Operations
$ 1,595,547 Administration
Law Enforcement
Fire Prevention
Building Maintenance
Roads And Grounds
Electric Power
3,264,458 Water
Sanitary Sewers
Storm Drains
Telephone /Cable
$ 1,225,000
$ 4,832,379 Capital - Debt Financed
Sanitary Sewers
Water
Electric
5,254,193 Capital - Grant/Others
Grant
Grant
Tenant Match
FUND BALANCE
$ 4,246,866
488,358
1,198,478
935,000
642,840
1,000,000
334,000
441,285
250,000
160,000
$ 9,696,827
$ 397,443
2,358,030
316,000
$ 3,071,473
$ 1,200,000
1,581,857
350,000
$ 3,131,857
$ 15,900,157
$ 271,420
Grand Total Revenues $ 16,171,577 Grand Total Budget & Fund Balance $ 16,171,577
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Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
September 28, 1999
TO: Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: David A. Berger, Deputy City Manager
SUBJ: Report and recommendation from the Deputy City Manager to authorize the
Executive Director to execute a ten (10) year lease on Building 166 with the joint
venture of Nelson Marine and Power Engineering
Background:
The joint venture of Nelson Marine and Power Engineering (NMPE) wishes to enter into a ten -year
lease on Building 166 and adjoining property. The ARRA will retain the right to terminate this
sublease after year five in order to redevelop the property. Since the term of this lease exceeds seven
(7) years, the ARRA Governing Body must authorize the Executive Director to execute the lease.
Discussion:
Building 166 has a leasable area of approximately 55,000 square feet and is located just east of Piers
1 and 2 in Alameda Point's Inner Harbor area. The building will be used by Nelson Marine for boat
sale and service and as office headquarters for Power Engineering, a marine contracting company.
The gross rental revenue from Building 166 during the first five years of the lease term will be
$1,005,000. After year five, the rental rate will adjust to 90% of the then fair market value and
increase at the Consumer Price Index (CPI) through year ten. The gross revenue from this sublease
over the ten -year term will be approximately $2.5 million. The two companies will employ about
90 people. As indicated above, the sublease may be terminated at the sole and absolute discretion
of the ARRA following year five of the sublease term, should the ARRA wish to redevelop the
property underlying these buildings. The sublease's term and rental structure are consistent with the
Alameda Point Business Plan requirements for reuse and redevelopment of the building and
surrounding site.
Fiscal Impact:
The cost of the building shell improvements needed to bring Building 166 into code compliance is
approximately $150,000. NMPE will front the cost of these improvements and be paid back by
ARRA, at no interest, through rent rebates during the first five years of the lease term. This
reimbursement will reduce ARRA's net revenue to about $855,000 during the first five years of the
lease term. The City will derive additional revenue from the sales tax generated from boat sales by
Nelson Marine. Nelson's projections call for gross sales of $8 -10 million by the fifth year of their
lease.
Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
September 28, 1999
Page 2
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the ARRA Governing Body authorize the Executive Director to execute a
ten (10) year lease on Building 166 with the joint venture of Nelson Marine and Power Engineering.
Respectfully submitted,
Davi . 1 erger
Manager
By: Ed Levine
Facilities Manager
DAB /EL/LA:
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Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Interoffice Memorandum
September 24, 1999
TO: Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: David A. Berger, Deputy City Manager
SUBJ: Report and recommendation from the Deputy City Manager to authorize the
Executive Director to approve assignment of Quality Assured Product's sublease for
Building 21 to Kitz Corporation of America
Background:
In June 1997, Quality Assured Products (QAP) entered into a five (5) year sublease on Building 21
with a five (5) year option to extend. QAP is now finalizing negotiations for sale of their company
to the Kitz Corporation of America. As a condition of the sale, QAP will need to assign their
sublease to Kitz. Since the time remaining left on QAP's sublease is over seven (7) years, the
ARRA Governing Board must authorize the Executive Director to approve the assignment.
Discussion:
Like QAP, Kitz Corporation of America's primary business is manufacturing industrial valves. Kitz
Corporation of America is a Texas based company, wholly -owned by Kitz Corporation of Japan.
Kitz' audited financial statement for 1998 shows total stockholder equity of approximately $42
million. Based on this financial statement and discussions with Kitz' senior executives, the company
appears to be stable and financially sound.
Fiscal Impact:
There will be no fiscal impact from this assignment. The terms and conditions of the sublease will
remain unchanged.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the ARRA Governing Body authorize the Executive Director to approve
assignment of QAP's sublease for Building 21 to Kitz Corporation of America.
Honorable Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
September 24, 1999
Page 2
Respectfully submitted,
David • . - ger
De anager
By: Ed Levine
Facilities Manager
DAB/EL /LA
Correspondence /
Miscellaneous
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LEASING STATUS REPORT - October 1999
1
2
3
4
57
6
Signed Leases & Licenses
Term
long term
long term
long term
long term
Building #
7
Pier 3
Near Bldg.530
258
25
22
Building Sq. Ft.
15,550
12,430
18,000
66,opo
ACET (Environmental Tech. Incubator)
LAC Hornet Foundation
Alameda Point Storage (Mini Storage)
Alameda Unified School District
Altamont Tech. (Tech. Testing)
Audio Video Technical Services
long term
long term
7
Antiques by the Bay (Collectibles Faire)
long term
tarmac & 405
4,880
8
Bay Ship & Yacht (Ship Repair)
long term
Bldg 2 FISC
2,700
Big Whites (Housing Units)
9
long term
Various
10
Bobac (Warehouse)
long term
Bldg 2 FISC
11
Bureau of Electricity (Storage Yard)
long term
at FISC
12
CALSTART (Electric Vehicle Incubator)
long term
20
66,600
CALSTART (Test Track)
13
long term
14
Cellular One (Cell Site)
long term
-
1,400
15
City Garage Carstar (Vehicle Incubator)
long term
24
26,927
16
City of Alameda (Dog Run Park)
long term
17
City of Alameda (Ferry Terminal Parking)
long term
18
City of Alameda (Gym & Pool)
long term
76 &134
58,450
19
City of Alameda (O'Club)
long term
60
29,550
20
City of Alameda (Police Dept.)
long term
494
2,850
21
City of Alameda (Public Works)
long term
397
17,000
22
23
City of Alameda (Soccer Field)
City of Alameda (Tennis Courts)
long term
________
long term
24
Container Storage (Cans)
long term
42,000
25
CyberTran International (Test Track)
short term
26
Delphi Productions (Exhibit Displays)
long term
39
110,000
27
Delphi Productions (Exhibit Displays)
long term
117
32,000
28
Dignity Housing (Homeless Coll.)
long term
809,etc.
4,400
29
Door Christian Fellowship Church
long term
564
8,600
30
Dunavant of Califomia (Storage)
long term
Bldg.2 FISC
170,000
31
Emerg. Svcs. Network (Homeless Coll.)
long term
613
4,600
32
Forem Metal Manufacturing
long term
114
20,000
33
Forty Plus (Career Counseling)
long term
90
4,500
34
Fribel Internet. (Concrete Statuary)
long term
98
8,507
35
General Svcs. Admin. (Gov't.)
long term
169
86,300
36
Home Auto Repair
long term
459
11,500
37
IWA Engineers (Steel Fabrication)
long term
47,177
38
Jim Bustos Plumbing
long term
113
13,115
39
Manex Entertainment
long term
612
4,000
40
Manex Entertainment
long term
13
34,540
41
Maritime Administration
long term
Piers 1,2,3,
42
Maritime Administration
long term
168
117,419
43
Marine Sanitation
I t
611
1,000
44
Navigator Systems (Fumiture Mfg.) •
long term
14
31,400
45
Nelson's Marine/Power Engr. (Boat Svcs.) -
long term
166
47,434
46
Nelson's Marine (Boat Storage)
long term
167 & piers
55,450
47
Nelson's Marine (Boat Svcs.)
long term
66
28,542
48
Operation Dignity (Homeless)
long term
816,etc.
49
Pacific Fine Food, Inc. (Food Preparation)
long term
42
3,000
50
Piedmont Soccer Fdn.
1 year
soccer field
51
Port Distribution Warehouse
long term
117
22,000
52
Puglia Engr. (Ship Repair)
long term
67
14,000
53
Quality Assured Products (valve Mfgr.)
long term
21
66,000
54
Richard Miller Photography
long term
621
5,770
55
San Leandro Women's Shelter
long term
531,etc.
28,080
56
Simmba Systems (Records Storage)
long term
9
92,817
57
Tower Aviation
long term
530
82,250
58
Trident 3M Services (Port Mgmt.)
_
long term
15
16,603
59
United Indian Nations (Homeless Coll.)
long term
CPO units
2,400
60
Water, Caldwell Assoc. (Consultant)
long term
115
2,200
61
West Coast Seaworks (Ship Repair)
long term
43
10,500
62
Woodmasters (Cabinetry)
long term
44
• 5,100
Xebra Motors (Electric Vehicles)
63
1 year
25
18,000
NO. OF PROPERTIES CURRENTLY OCCUPIED
63
OCCUPIED BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE
1,573,541
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
1,570
PROJECTED FUTURE EMPLOYMENT
2,015
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Alameda Point Collaborative
Community Center
"The Center shall endeavor to educate, enrich, expand, empower, and enliven all who use it "
In serving the above goals, the Collaborative will create a Center that acts as neighborhood "heart" for
Alameda Point, drawing together the residents, employees, and visitors from the "Point" and the
surrounding region. In designing the Center, the Collaborative will also consider the context of the site, a
place where the land and ocean, man -made and natural, past and future meet and mingle. Below are a list of
the types of spaces that the Center could house and some of the potential activities/programs for those
spaces.
Support Service
Counseling (Mental Health, Substance Abuse)
Case Management
Primary Health Care
Transportation
Housing Assistance
Child Care
General Office
Alameda Point Collaborative
Alameda Red Cross
Emergency Services Network
Multi - Cultural Center
Teen Center
Exhibition
Local Artists
Center Students and Programs
Museum/Professional Shows
Recreation
After- School Programs
Teens
Adults
Classroom
Pre - School Education Program
General Adult Education Classes
Art C)asses/Workshops
Local Community Group Meetings
Library Program
Job Training
Vocational Training
Culinary Academy
Cafe/Restaurant
Catering Business
Performance
Theatre
Dance
Music
New Media
Conventions/Retreats
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