2012-01-04 Regular ARRA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, January 4, 2012
The meeting convened at 7:10 p.m. with Chair Gilmore presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Board Members Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and Chair
Gilmore – 5.
Absent: None.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
(12-001) Cara Kuhlman, Alameda, discussed starting dialogue with the ARRA to open a
community sailing center program at Alameda Point.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
(*12-002) Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of December 7, 2011.
(*12-003) 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 $165,000 to the Budget.
(*12-004) Authorize the Executive Director to Execute an Amendment to an Agreement with
Carlson, Barbee & Gibson for Civil Engineering and Surveying Consulting Services for Alameda
Point Extending the Term for 24 Months and Adding $74,400 to the Budget.
Member Tam moved for approval of the Consent Calendar. Member deHaan seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote – 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are
indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(12-005) Award Contract in the Amount of $225,000 to Keyser Marston Associates to Prepare an
Economic Development Strategy for Alameda Point.
The Chief Operating Officer – Alameda Point discussed the Office of Economic Adjustment
$225,000 award to the ARRA to conduct economic development strategy.
Member Johnson expressed concern that any economic strategy or plan may be irrelevant
because of the elimination of the redevelopment agencies. The Chief Operating Officer –
Alameda Point explained that it is even more important to have a strategy in place and be
prepared to attract industrial and commercial users that can help bring in the infrastructure.
Member Tam inquired if there will be an increased dependency on private funds because of the
loss of tax increment funding. Tim Kelly, Keyser Marston, stated that there are lots of opportunity
for growth and enhancement with existing tenants. He discussed other financing tools available,
including Infrastructure Financing Districts and Community Facilities Districts. Mr. Kelly explained
that these financing tools have to be packaged in phases so it can be managed and delivered.
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Member deHaan expressed concern about how to address the community process. The Chief
Operating Officer – Alameda Point explained that there was feedback from the community that
there is a bit of fatigue on community meetings. The focus now is to engage the tenants. The
Chief Operating Officer – Alameda Point agreed with Member deHaan that the Economic
Development Commission and other formal bodies should be engaged.
Vice Chair Bonta moved for approval of the staff recommendation. Member Johnson
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote – 5.
(12-006) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement between the Alameda
Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and the United States Navy for the Economic Development
Conveyance of Portions of the Former Naval Air Station Alameda.
Chair Gilmore stated that although the No-Cost Economic Development Conveyance is
overshadowed by the redevelopment news, it is still amazing and exciting news. The Chief
Operating Officer – Alameda Point agreed and provided a summary of events. The ARRA
approved a term sheet with the Navy on October 5, 2011. The term sheet contemplated a no-cost
conveyance of Alameda Point from the Navy to the ARRA consistent with the 1996 Reuse Plan.
The Term Sheet became the final amendment to the existing 2000 Memorandum of Agreement
with the Navy. The Chief Operating Officer – Alameda Point discussed the changes, including the
conveyance schedule, the enforcement mechanism, use of proceeds, and the addition of
submerged lands. The conveyance schedule contemplates a vast majority of the property coming
to the ARRA by the end of 2012.
Chair Gilmore thanked staff for working tirelessly and effortlessly over the years to make the No-
Cost Economic Development Conveyance happen.
Proponent: Helen Sause, Housing Opportunities Make Economic Sense (HOMES).
Member Tam moved for approval of the staff recommendation. Member Johnson
seconded the motion. Chair Gilmore requested a roll-call vote be conducted: Vice Chair
Bonta – aye, Member deHaan – aye, Member Johnson – aye, Member Tam – aye, Chair
Gilmore - aye. Ayes – 5, Abstentions – 0, Noes - 0.
5. ORAL REPORTS
(12-007) Oral Report from Member deHaan, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Representative –
Highlights of December 1, 2011 RAB Meetings.
Member deHaan stated that he provided the 12/1 update at the December ARRA meeting and
that the RAB will not meet again until March. It is still being evaluated and discussed if RAB
meetings will be held on a quarterly basis.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
None.
7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
The Executive Director re-emphasized the news of the ARRA receiving portions of Alameda Point
at a No-Cost Conveyance.
8. REFERRALS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Irma Glidden
ARRA Secretary
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