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2005-01-05 Regular ARRA MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, January 5, 2005 The meeting convened at 5:46 p.m. with Mayor Johnson presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Beverly Johnson, Mayor, City of Alameda Tony Daysog, Boardmember, City of Alameda Doug DeHaan, Boardmember, City of Alameda Frank Matarrese, Boardmember, City of Alameda Marie Gilmore, Boardmember, City of Alameda Absent: None. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR 2 -a 2 -A. Recommendation to approve an amendment to Consultant Agreement with LFR, Inc. For environmental consulting services at Alameda Point in the amount of $175,130 for a total agreement amount of $249,000. 2 -B. Recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to execute sublease(s) at Alameda Point. Member Matarrese motioned for approval of the Consent Calendar items. 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 on Alameda Point Navy Negotiations and Land Use Planning. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS None. 1 L Comdee' Base Reuse& Redevp- ARRA 1\ IINTTTES`,2005,01 -05 -05 Regular ARR-A minutes doe 5. ORAL REPORTS 5 -A. Oral report from APAC. Chair Lee Perez noted that they did not hold a business meeting during December, although a very nice social gathering was held. He noted that there was no discussion, and that the next meeting would be held on January 19, 2005. He noted that they would decide how to carry out the ARRA's wishes at that time. Member DeHaan noted that while he was not part of the decision made at the last ARRA meeting, he supported that decision. He was concerned that the process took much longer than anyone could have anticipated, and that when he was Chair of EDC, he ensured that they were up to speed on Alameda Point issues. He recalled several team members (Al Clooney and Dan Meyers) who had passed away during this process. Mayor Johnson noted that she and Member Daysog had been members of the BRAG as well. Chair Perez noted that three active former BRAG members sat on the City Council, and that hoped that their dedication would reach Sacramento and Washington, D.C. He noted that it had been an honor to serve in this capacity, and acknowledged that change was necessary. 5 -B. Oral report from Member Matarrese, RAB representative. There was no report. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) None. 7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Member Matarrese recalled previous discussions to bring the redevelopment of the Point to the mainstream consciousness of Alameda. He noted that the very light turnout at the ARRA meetings did not meet that goal. He requested that the regular meeting time be changed to 7:30 p.m. in order to encourage more community participation. He noted that the closed session could be held before the regular meeting. Mayor Johnson suggested agendizing that item for the next meeting, and noted that a 7:00 start time could be tried. A special meeting would be held on Thursday, January 20, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Member DeHaan requested an update on the Consultant Agreement to be placed on the next agenda. Chair Perez did not anticipate that there would be any further amendments to current consultant contracts. He added that they could make an updated budget presentation at the next regular meeting. They had anticipated some changes to the consultant contracts, and that they did not 2 L Comdee' Base Reuse& Redevp- ARRA 1\ IINTTTES`,2005,01 -05 -05 Regular ARR-A minutes doe impact their contingency or any other line items contained in the ARRA -led predevelopment budget. 8. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION OF THE ARRA TO CONSIDER CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: 8 -A. Property: Alameda Naval Air Station Negotiating parties: ARRA, Navy, and Alameda Point Community Partners Under negotiation: Price and Terms Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session: The ARRA received a briefing from the Real Property Negotiator; no action was taken. 9. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the open session meeting at 6:11 p.m. Respectfiilly submitted, Irma Frankel ARRA Secretary 3 L Comdee' Base Reuse& Redevp- ARRA 1\ IINTTTES`,2005,01 -05 -05 Regular ARR-A minutes doe