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2004-07-07 Regular ARRA MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, July 7, 2004 The meeting convened at 5:49 p.m. with Mayor Johnson presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Beverly Johnson, Mayor, City of Alameda Tony Daysog, Boardmember, City of Alameda Barbara Kerr, Boardmember, City of Alameda Frank Matarrese, Boardmember, City of Alameda Marie Gilmore, Boardmember, City of Alameda 2. CONSENT CALENDAR 2-A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 2004. 2-B. Approval of the minutes of the special meeting of June 15, 2004. Member Kerr motioned for approval of the Consent Calendar item. The motion was seconded by Member Gilmore and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes-5; Noes-0; Abstentions-0. 3. PRESENTATION 3-A. Presentation/update n Alameda Point Navy Negotiations and Land Use Planning. Stephen Proud, Alameda Point Project manager, provided an update on the conversations and negotiations with the Navy, as well as the land planning process. He identified two key areas: 1. To negotiate with the Navy for the disposal of the property and the ultimate remediation of the sites at Alameda Point. 2. The team is continuing its land use planning effort with Roma Design Group to undertake the Master Planning effort, including transportation planning and community engagement activities. A trust exchange will also occur with the State Lands Commission. Mr. Proud provided an overview of the two June ARRA/Navy meetings, where the economic model and key assumptions were discussed. ARRA had discussed a September 30, 2004, timeframe in terms of a conveyance mechanism for the Base. There was discussion about the conveyance of East Housing and the FISC. Andy Barnes, consultant, clarified the matter. He advised that technically, the Navy has not formally renounced the EDC agreement. Member Kerr did not believe that it was proper or legal to change the terms of an existing agreement. 2-A 1 G:\CITYCLRK\Minutes\ARRA Minutes 1994-2010\2004\2004-07-07 Regular ARRA Minutes.doc Vice Mayor Daysog hoped that the City would be proactive in setting the terms of the discussion with the Navy so that when the Navy performs the audit, they did not examine only the items they considered important. Member Matarrese underscored Vice Mayor Daysog’s . Member Gilmore advised that they had received feedback that the process was not only new to the City, but also new to the Navy. She believed that they may be willing to branch out, and to go back and examine no-cost EDCs to draw some money out of it. She cautioned against being complacent in this process. Mr. Proud estimated that a first draft of a preliminary development concept would be produced by September 1, 2004, and that community workshops would commence. Mr. Proud advised that they had held weekly meetings with Roma Design Group to work through the early issues with respect to the Navy, as well as meeting with the State Lands Commission. Mr. Adams, ROMA Design Group, noted that a series of interrelated issues must be addressed, including historic preservation. He noted that over a ten-month period, they have scheduled five community meetings, anticipated to occur in August, November, January, March and May. Member Kerr noted that with respect to collaborative housing, some developers mentioned that they may want to buy out portions of them with the purpose of consolidating them into a closer configuration. Mr. Proud replied that they were working in close cooperation with APCP, and that they were working with the Navy to ensure they would have a real market test. 4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4-A. Recommendation to approve the ARRA budget for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Member Kerr noted that with respect to the Alameda Point property management item, she believed that hospital assessment was a parcel tax. Jim Flint confirmed that the hospital tax was in fact a parcel tax. Vice Mayor Daysog requested a breakdown of the projected fund balance for A/P of years 2004- 5 and 2005-6. Nanette Banks advised that she would provide the capital projects information on FISC/East Housing. Ms. Banks advised that the ARRA lease revenue budget was a positive story for the ARRA governing body. Since the transfer of property management in February, 2004, over $500,000 in spending was saved; a $3 million budget was projects, and she estimated that it would come in at a steady $2.5 million. Member Matarrese motioned for approval of the ARRA budget for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. The motion was seconded by Mayor Johnson and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes- 5; Noes-0; Abstentions-0. 2 G:\CITYCLRK\Minutes\ARRA Minutes 1994-2010\2004\2004-07-07 Regular ARRA Minutes.doc 5. ORAL REPORTS 5-A. Oral report from APAC. Co-Chair Diane Lichtenstein reported that their attentions would be focused on Roma Group’s presentation, and added that they would attend all of their meetings. 5-B. Oral report from Member Matarrese, RAB representative. Member Matarrese advised that he was able to attend for 45minutes at the last meeting, during which time the RAB discussed the minutes for that period. 5-C. Oral report from the Executive Director (non-discussion items). There was no oral report from the Executive Director. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) There were no oral communications. 7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Vice Mayor Daysog requested regular updates with regard to transportation solutions, and noted that the recent issues with respect to Chinatown and the gondola be kept in current conversation. 7. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION OF THE ARRA TO CONSIDER CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: 7-A. Property: Alameda Naval Air Station Negotiating parties: ARRA, Navy and Alameda Point Community Partners Under negotiation: Price and Terms Mayor Johnson announced that ARRA received a briefing from its real property negotiator. Direction was given to real property negotiator to negotiate a contract with ROMA, a land use consultant, in which the contract is to be presented in public session at the next ARRA meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the open session meeting at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Irma Frankel ARRA Secretary 3 G:\CITYCLRK\Minutes\ARRA Minutes 1994-2010\2004\2004-07-07 Regular ARRA Minutes.doc