2009-12-02 Regular ARRA MinutesAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The meeting convened at 7:55 p.m. with Chair Johnson presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Beverly Johnson
Boardmember Lena Tam
Boardmember Frank Matarrese
Boardmember Marie Gilmore
Vice Chair Doug deHaan
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2-A. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 4, 2009.
2-B Authorize the Executive Director to Execute an Amendment to an Agreement with Russell
Resources for Environmental Consulting Services for Alameda Point Extending the Term
for 12 Months and Adding $124,900 to the Budget.
The Consent Calendar was motioned for approval by Member Tam, seconded by Member
Matarrese and passed by the following voice votes: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Abstentions: 0
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
None.
4. ORAL REPORTS
4-A. Oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
representative - Highlights of November 5 Alameda Point RAB Meeting.
Member Matarrese did not attend the Nov. 5 RAB meeting because he attended the CASA
meeting. He referred to Dr. Russell’s summary of the RAB meeting and stated there were two
interesting highlights: 1) Seaplane Lagoon – the big pile of debris pulled from the Seaplane
Lagoon is getting smaller, and, on Dec. 9th , the Navy will have a diver identify the large concrete
mass in the Seaplane Lagoon, 2) IR Site 1 – the Navy is trenching around the unlined waste pit
and around that area to further characterize the contamination and get further core samples.
The RAB is especially interested because of the high water table and relatively unknown
content. Also, this was the site that the Navy originally wanted to just cap, but they are now
doing more investigation. Member Matarrese will attend tomorrow night’s (12/3) RAB meeting.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
There were no speakers.
Agenda Item #2-A
ARRA
01-06-2010
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Vice Chair deHaan reported that he attended a Section 106 Consultation meeting earlier in the
day regarding the historical buildings at Alameda Point. His primary concern is that some of the
original historically significant buildings were not, and are not, in SunCal’s specific plan, the
impacts of these deltas, and that there has been certain dialogue exchanged that SunCal’s plan
would prevail. Vice Chair deHaan provided his own rendition (not using Specific Plan) in
showing the differences between the proposed Section 106 and SunCal’s proposal, using his
old calculations of sq footage. According to his calculations, the Section 106 historical buildings
comprise 2.2m sq. ft., while SunCal’s plan is only 1.3m sq. ft. – a significant difference. He
further expressed his concern about adopting a specific plan that is not compatible with what
has been recommended by the community. Vice Chair deHaan requested that staff review his
list (the numbers), correct them if they are wrong, and provide an updated listing of that
comparison. He further stated that a vast majority of buildings within SunCal’s specific plan are
scheduled to be demolished.
Chair Johnson clarified Vice Chair deHaan’s request that he would like staff to research the
deltas between his list and SunCal’s list and verify the numbers. Interim Executive Director,
Ann Marie Gallant, replied that staff would be able to address Vice Chair’s deHaan’s request
and present that information at the next regular ARRA meeting
Member Matarrese has notes and background information from the trip to El Toro and the City
of Irvine’s activities around the Great Park. He will summarize this information and submit to the
ARRA Secretary for distribution.
Vice Chair deHaan reminded the Board of an upcoming tour of Hamilton AFB by three members
of the Board. Ms. Gallant provided brief details of the trip, which is scheduled on Monday,
December 14. Because three Boardmembers plan to attend, the tour will be noticed as a
Special Meeting of the ARRA and tonight’s meeting will be adjourned to that Special Meeting
date.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. by Chair Johnson to December 14, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Irma Glidden
ARRA Secretary