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2001-01-03 ARRA MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, January 3, 2001 The meeting convened at 5:35 p.m. with Chair Appezzato presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Ralph Appezzato, Mayor, City of Alameda Albert DeWitt, Councilmember, City of Alameda Beverly Johnson, Councilmember, City of Alameda Barbara Kerr, Councilmember, City of Alameda Absent: Tony Daysog, Councilmember, City of Alameda 2. CONSENT CALENDAR 2 -A. Approval of the minutes of the special meeting of November 14, 2000. 2 -B. Recommendation from the Development Services Director to hire an economic development consultant to assist in the selection of a master developer. 2 -C. Approval of a change of Lessee for Building 613 from Emergency Services Network to the Alameda Point Collaborative. 2 -D. APAC recommendation to appoint alternates for the community representatives on the Master Developer Selection Team. Member Johnson moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Member DeWitt and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes - 4. Noes - 0. Abstentions - 0. 3. ACTION ITEMS 3 -A. Report and recommendation from the Director of Development Services to authorize the Executive Director to execute a five (5) year lease with a five (5) year renewal option on Buildings 18 and 525 with Auctions by the Bay, Inc. 1 The public hearing was opened. Allan Michaan, Auctions by the Bay, Inc. stated they have succeeded in making Alameda a very well known antiquing destination. Mr. Michaan stated they will be leasing Building 18, the historic theater and intend to use it as an auction sales room once a month. Concurrently, they will lease Building 525 which is the bowling alley. Renovations will include removing the lanes and making it a 23,000 square foot display room for the merchandise that will be sold. The rest of the time the theater building will be available for other uses such as meetings, seminars, corporate events and whatever other uses that are permitted within the building. Mr. Michaan stated their use permit requires them to show four screenings per month for the City of Alameda. They will not be first run films, but older movies. The auction house will also be operated as a high -end and prestigious operation. The auctions will be conducted the Saturday following each Sunday's antique fair. There are approximately 6,000 people who come to the antique fair, which will keep increasing. There are almost 2,000 dealers in the database who will be active participants of the buying and selling of antiques. These auctions will also generate sales tax, which will be benefit the City. The public hearing was closed for Authority Discussion. Chair Appezzato asked Mr. Michaan if they will do appraisals of these items? Mr. Michaan responded yes they will and they are in the process of interviewing perspective employees for the auction house to include regular appraisal seminars. Chair Appezzato asked Mr. Michaan will they sell things on consignment that are antiques? Mr. Michaan responded yes they will. Member Johnson asked is the bowling alley in the vicinity of the theater? Mr. Michaan responded it is next door, separated by approximately 35 feet of parking lot. Member Johnson asked Mr. Michaan is there a limitation in their lease that is restricting them to a once a month auction or is that their choice? Mr. Michaan responded that once a month is quite a bit. As they grow and if they can find collateral uses, they will hold additional auctions. Member Johnson asked are there any restrictions on the bowling alley or any other restrictions in the lease agreement which may prohibit their business from expanding? Mr. Michaan responded no there are none. Member Johnson stated Antiques by the Bay presence has had a very positive effect on the community, especially Alameda Point. 2 David Berger, Assistant City Manager, Community and Economic Development stated this use has received unanimous approval by the Planning Board. Mr. Berger asked Mr. Michaan to further describe the Hangar which they will be leasing as part of their business. Mr. Michaan stated they are in the process of converting Building 25 into an exhibition type of hall. Building 25 which is 45,000 square feet was one of the newer buildings on the base built for corrosion control of air craft. It has three bays and a sophisticated air - handling dust processing system within it. There is an existing lease agreement and they hope to satisfy the building and fire department requirements for public assembly. Mr. Michaan stated they are creating an indoor venue which will be an expansion of the outdoor antique fair. There will be approximately 250 indoor vendors of antiques which will be there every time there is an antique fair. These vendors will bring in higher quality and more expensive merchandise. In the event that it rains, there will still be an antique show with this indoor exhibition. Mr. Michaan further stated this will also increase the price into the antique fair and since the City shares in 20% of the revenue off the top, there will be a significant increase in rent. Member Johnson moved approval of the recommendation. The motion was seconded by Member DeWitt and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes - 4; Noes - 0; Abstentions - 0. 4. ORAL REPORTS 4 -A. Oral report from APAC. Lee Perez, Chaiiinan stated they appreciated the actions of staff and members of the Board for approving their Consent Calendar item. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY None. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Respectfully, ucretia Akil ARRA Secretary 3