1999-01-06 ARRA Minutes
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
2-A
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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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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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