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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. Regular Meeting ARRA January 4, 2012 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. Regular Meeting ARRA January 4, 2012 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 Regular Meeting ARRA January 4, 2012