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1996-12-04 ARRA PacketAGENDA Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Alameda High School Cafeteria West Wing, Historic Alameda High School Corner of Central Avenue and Walnut Street Wednesday, December 4, 1996 5:30 p.m. Alameda, California IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE AUTHORITY: 1) Please file a speaker's slip with the Secretary, and upon recognition by the Chair, approach the rostrum and state your name. Speakers are limited to three (3). minutes per item. 2) Lengthy testimony should be submitted in writing and only a summary of pertinent points presented verbally. 3) Applause, signs or demonstrations are prohibited during Authority meetings. 1. ROLL CALL 2. CONSENT CALENDAR 2 -A. Report from the Executive Director Recommending ARRA Approval of the BRAG Recommendation to Proceed with a Master Large Parcel Lease. 3. ACTION ITEMS 3 -B. BRAG and ARRA Staff Recommendation to Accept Pan Pacific University's Fundraising Report and Begin Developing a Memorandum of Understanding between the ARRA and Pan Pacific University. 3 -C. Proposed Amendment to the Membership Section of the Base Reuse Advisory Group (BRAG) Rules and Procedures and Recommendation on Appointment of Economic Development and Land Use Chairs. 3 -D. Resolution Amending Resolution No. 004, Conflict of Interest Code, to Include Members of the Base Reuse Advisory Group (BRAG). 3 -E. Report from the Executive Director Recommending Endorsement of the Proposed Grant Proposal for the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority to the Office of Economic Adjustment for the 1997/98 Fiscal Year. 4. ORAL REPORTS 4 -F. Oral Report from the BRAG Updating the ARRA on Current Activities. 4 -G. Oral Report from the Executive Director Updating the ARRA on 1. Wildlife Refuge Acreage Decision and Ramifications; 2. Results of Developer Land Use Panel; ARRA Agenda - December 4, 1996 Page 2 3. EBCRC Feasibility Study of Port Priority Designation; 4. Public Trust Appraisal Status; 5. Posey/Webster Tube Seismic Retrofit; 6. Date Change for January ARRA Meeting to January 6, 1996. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) (Any person may address the Governing Body in regard to any matter over which the Governing Body has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance, that is not on the agenda.) 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM GOVERNING BODY 7. ADJOURNMENT Notes: * Sign language interpreters will be available on request. Please contact Margaret Ensley, ARRA Secretary, at 864 -3400 at least 72 hours before the meeting to request an interpreter. * Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) is available. * Minutes of the meeting are available in enlarged print. * Audio Tapes of the meeting are available upon request. Next ARRA meeting scheduled for Monday, January 6, 1997. Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum November 27, 1996 TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Kay Miller Executive Director 2 -A SUBJ: Report from the Executive Director Recommending ARRA Approval of the BRAG Recommendation to Proceed with a Master Large Parcel Lease. Background: The ARRA is endeavoring to expedite the leasing process at NAS Alameda by working with the Navy's EFA West to obtain a Master Large Parcel Lease covering a number of the buildings and large property areas at NAS. The BRAG has recommended that the ARRA move expeditiously to obtain this large parcel lease. Discussion: As a precondition to subleasing any properties at NAS, the ARRA must first enter into a lease with the Navy for that property. Because of the complexity of the Navy's review and approval process obtaining a signed lease has, in the past, taken four to six months to complete. Obviously, this is unacceptable to most prospective tenants. In order to expedite the leasing process, the ARRA and EFA West are working to finalize a Master Large Parcel Lease. Once executed, this lease will eliminate the need for the Navy's lengthy review and approval process and thereby significantly shorten the time required to sublease space to prospective tenants. Fiscal Impact: There will be no significant fiscal impact resulting from the ARRA entering into a Master Large Parcel Lease. However, by having this lease in place, the ARRA will be able to more rapidly enter into subleases and generate rental revenues. Recommendation: It is recommended that the ARRA Governing Body approve the BRAG's recommendation that the ARRA proceed immediately with obtaining a Master Large Parcel Lease from EFA West. Respectfully submitted, Kay Miller Executive Director KM/EL/jcb/mee Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum November 27, 1996 TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Kay Miller Executive Director 3 -B SUBJ: BRAG and ARRA Staff Recommendation to Accept Pan Pacific University's Fundraising Report and Begin Developing a Memorandum of Understanding between the ARRA and Pan Pacific University. Background: On July 5, 1995, by way of the attached letter, Executive Director Kay Miller informed Dr. Peter Sun, Executive Director of Pan Pacific University (PPU) that the ARRA supported the PPU Public Benefit Conveyance in concept, subject to the University demonstrating its ability to finance the project. Subsequently, the ARRA recommended that the property be conveyed to the ARRA as a part of its Economic Development Conveyance and then, in turn, leased to PPU. The July 5 letter required that PPU provide proof of funding sources in the amount of $7 million by December 31, 1996. We have asked Dr. Sun to report on his fundraising status at the December 4 ARRA meeting. Discussion: In anticipation of the December 4 ARRA presentation, ARRA staff asked Dr. Sun to meet with the Economic Development Working Group of the BRAG, which is jointly chaired by Pattianne Parker and Nancy Heastings. Dr. Sun met with them on Monday, November 18. He then presented his report to the full BRAG at their regular meeting on November 20. Dr. Sun presented the attached Progress Report dated November 6 along with two letters of commitment from Cewon America Incorporated (pledging $2 million during the next 30 months to develop a Law School) and the Korean Medical Mission Fellowship (assuring the donation of $1 million to the PPU hospital and Medical Mission Center). At the November 20 BRAG meeting, Dr. Sun reported that recent studies show $3.7 million will provide sufficient funding to renovate the three buildings PPU desires to occupy in 1997 in order to begin classes in September 1997. The Economic Development Working Group and BRAG reaffirmed their support for PPU as the preferred user of the 65 -acre campus property for the historical area of NAS Alameda. The BRAG further recommended that the ARRA accept the fundraising efforts of PPU as adequate to meet their 1997 needs and that ARRA continue to work with PPU to consummate interim leases for these properties. Fiscal Impact: Acceptance of the PPU fundraising efforts as adequate will have no immediate fiscal impact on the ARRA or the City. However, agreements need to be reached on the long -term maintenance of the property to be used by PPU as well as the terms of the long -term lease agreements in order to avoid any adverse fiscal impact on the ARRA or the City. As with all our tenants, the interim leases will include a payment for common services such as police and fire protection. Honorable Members of the November 27, 1996 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Page 2 Environmental Compliance This recommendation has no environmental compliance ramifications. As with any tenant at NAS Alameda, PPU must obtain the required use permits and environmental clearances from the City, the Navy, and the ARRA. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the ARRA governing body accept the recommendation of the BRAG to accept the fundraising efforts of PPU as adequate to meet its immediate need to upgrade and occupy buildings. Staff further recommends that the ARRA continue to receive reports on PPU's fundraising progress before proceeding to long -term leases with PPU. Finally, staff recommends that we be instructed to proceed to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PPU describing the conditions and arrangements for any long -term leasing or conveyance of property. Staff would bring this MOU to the ARRA governing body for approval when the negotiations are completed early in 1997. Respectfully submitted, Kay Miller Executive Director KM/mee Attachments: 7/5/95 letter to Dr. Sun 11/6/96 Progress Report on PPU 10/28/96 letter from Cewon America Inc. 11/9/96 letter from Dr. Sai Park Progress Report on Pan - Pacific University Presented to the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority November 6, 1996 On behalf of Pan - Pacific University, I am honored to present this report to you. 1 would like to concentrate on our financial needs and financial commitments. Fundraising has not been easy, but we have arrived at a comfortable stage. PPU needs financial resources for two purposes: building renovations and maintenance, security and administration. Renovation projects in 1997 will be Building # 17 (BOQ), Building #16 (Medical), and Building #60 (O'Club). Building #17 will be used as a student dormitory and classrooms on a temporary basis for the first few years. Building # 16 will be used as a Medical Clinic, and Building #60 will be used as university headquarters on a temporary basis, as well as a business and conference center for university development. Projected renovation costs are: Building # 17 (BOQ) $2,909,000 Building #16 (Medical) $773,000 Building #60 (O'Club) $79,000 Total $3,761,000 m' Pfd:J will also need $500,000 in 1997 for maintenance, security and administration. PPU has secured the following financial commitments: 1. PPU will receive $2,000,000 during a 30 -month period (January 1997 . to June 1999) divided into monthly payments. Of this sum, PPU will receive $800,000 in 1997, $800,000 in 1998, and $400,000 in 1999. 2. PPU will receive $440,000 in January 1997 for maintenance, security and administration, includingthe work of university development committees. 3. A sponsor has been identified who has committed to spend $6,000,000 during the next three years for development of a Law School. 4. A sponsor has been identified who has committed to spend $6,500,000 during the next three years for development of a School of International Commerce and Business. 5. We have been working diligently to identify a sponsor who will commit funds to help build a School of Physical Education and Sports Medicine. We do not have such a sponsor yet but hope to by late 1996 or early 1997. This will result in an additional $2,000,000 for building renovations. 6. We must postpone our plans to develop a Medical School because Building #16 (Medical) is not large enough and the equipment it contains for our use is out -of -date. Building #16 will therefore be used as a Medical Clinic. Although we have not reached our original fundraising goal of $7,000,000 for building renovations, we are confident we can meet our 1997 financial priorities, including renovations, maintenance, security, and administration. Once PPU has administrative headquarters, offices, staff —in other words, a campus —our fundraising work will be much easier and more effective. Thank you very much. Peter Sun, Ph.D. PPU Organizing President November 6, 1996 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Alameda Naval Air Station Postal Directory, Bldg. 90 Alameda, California 94501 -5012 510- 263 -2870 FAX 510 - 521 -3764 July 5, 1995 Peter Sun, PhD Executive Director Pan Pacific University 330 Ellis Street, Rm. 508 San Francisco, California 94102 Re: Pan Pacific University Public Benefit Conveyance Request, NAS Alameda Dear Dr. Sun, I am pleased to inform you that your application for the Pan Pacific University public benefit conveyance at NAS Alameda was endorsed in concept by the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) at their special meeting of June 28, 1995. The ARRA's action, approving the Pan Pacific University in concept, is a clear indication of the community's acceptance of the University concept as part of NAS Alameda reuse planning. Furthermore, this approval is a clear direction to the staff to work with you to make Pan Pacific University a reality. Pan Pacific University was approved in concept subject to the University demonstrating its ability to fmance the project. The amount of space and costs of rehabilitation of existing buildings for University use is a major undertaking. In this regard, the ARRA has required that Pan Pacific University provide proof of its funding sources, (availability of funds, bonding, or other securities) in the amount of $7 million dollars, by December 31, 1996. We also understand additional securities need to raised in the amounts of $7 million dollars by December 31, 1997 and another $4 million dollars by December 31, 1998. We strongly believe that Pan Pacific University will be a great asset to the community of Alameda, the base reuse effort and the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Pan Pacific University success could be the center piece of our redevelopment efforts, and will contribute greatly to the ultimate success of Alameda West. We look forward to our continued close working relationship. Sincerely, ay Miller Executive Director cc: William C. Norton, Alameda City Manager WordPerfect \wpdocs \I etters \ltr7 -5.95 CEWON AMERICA INCORPORATED 1101 S: Vermont Avenue, .Site 202, Les Angeles, California 90006 Tel: (21 3) 487-7781 : Fax: (213) 487 -9771 October 28, 1996 Dr. Peter Sun President Pan - Pacific University Alameda, CA 94501 Via Facsimile (415) 776 -7747 Dear Dr. Sun: ft is a great pleasure to submit our capacity to commit ourselves to develop a Law School and a School of International Commerce and Business at Pan - Pacific University. We will be depositing 2 million dollars during next 30 months, divided equally by monthly schedule, We will send you first installment of $440,000.00 U.S. dollars on January 2, 1997. Also, we will be preparing to conimit 6 million dollars for the Law School, and 6.5 million dollars for the School of International, Commerce and Business during next 3 years. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us. Thank you very muclL Sincerely yours, t ..K► Chairman t70/ TO d t7STi9LLSTt7T 01 NJOJd 9? : 21 • 966T-02-100 SAI R. PARR, M.D.,FACOG 1778 Golfridge Dr. South Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302 Tel: (810) 855-5226 Fax: (810) 855 -2625 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Professor Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecology Wayne State University Medical School November 9, 1996 Dr. Peter Sun President 'an Pacific University 555 Atlantic Avenue Room 0237 Alameda, CA 94501 Dear Dr. Sun, It is with great pleasure that I inform you of the recent decision by the Korean Medical Mission Fellowship, in Seoul, Korea, to donate a sum of $1,000,000 to the hospital and Medical Mission Center. This fund will be provided throughout 1997 -1998, This is a wonderful start, and I hope our hard work will bring more funds to the Medical and Welfare Center of Pan Pacific University. As I mentioned, I will be leaving for Korea tomorrow and will be staying there for two days. If you have any suggestions for me while I am in Seoul, please let me know. Thank you very much for your assistance and dedication in achieving our goal to establish Pan Pacific University. Sai R. Park, M.D., FACOG Alameda Reuse, and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum November 27, 1996 TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Heather McLaughlin Assistant General Counsel 3 -C SUBJ: Proposed Amendment to the Membership Section of the Base Reuse Advisory Group (BRAG) Rules and Procedures and Recommendation on Appointment of Economic Development and Land Use Chairs. Background: The BRAG was originally formed as an advisory group to the Alameda City Council. The BRAG was composed of members representing various interests such as housing, land use, environment, and economic development. Members to the BRAG were appointed by the City Council after nomination to the BRAG by the group representing the particular interest. For example, the Land Use Chair was originally selected by the Planning Board. The BRAG's Rules and Procedures (or Bylaws) could be amended by the BRAG except for membership rules, which required approval of the City Council. BRAG was recently made an advisory body to the ARRA. ARRA and BRAG only recognize the individual Chairs as the officially recognized members of BRAG. The individual Chairs may, at their option, hold Working Group sessions or other gatherings in order to obtain the information they need. BRAG rules do not require the individual Chairs to have formal meetings. At your last meeting, the ARRA approved a change to the BRAG's rules and procedures to incorporate an official Vice -Chair position and to appoint Helen Sause to the position. Discussion: BRAG, at its last meeting; voted to recommend to the ARRA that Nancy Hastings be appointed as the BRAG's Economic Development Chair and that Joan Conrad be appointed as the BRAG's Land Use Chair. BRAG also recommended that a voting Member -at -Large position be created. These changes would require ARRA approval because they impact the membership section of the BRAG's rules and procedures. Recommendation: It is recommended that the ARRA adopt BRAG's recommendation on the appointment of Nancy Hastings and Joan Conrad to the Economic Development and Land Use Chairs. It is also recommended that the ARRA adopt the Member -at -Large position. Staff also recommends that ARRA consider clarifying the appointment process to the BRAG. Voting procedures should also be clarified if the At -Large position is adopted because it will increase the number of people on the BRAG to 14, which could cause problems in the event of a tie vote. Respectfully submitted, Kay Miller Executive Director Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum November 27, 1996 TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Heather McLaughlin Assistant General Counsel 3 -D SUBJ: Resolution Amending Resolution No. 004, Conflict of Interest Code, to Include Members of the Base Reuse Advisory Group (BRAG). Background: Local agencies such as the ARRA are required by the California Political Reform Act to develop and maintain a Conflict of Interest Code. As part of a Conflict of Interest Code, key members of an agency are required to complete a disclosure form developed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, the State agency in charge of overseeing the Political Reform Act. In December 1994 the Governing Body of the ARRA adopted a Conflict of Interest Code in accordance with the Political Reform Act. The Conflict of Interest Code requires the Governing Body and key staff to complete forms to disclose financial interests and to abstain from acting on projects in which they have a financial interest. ARRA's Conflict of Interest Code requires the Governing Body and key staff to fill out the entire disclosure form developed by the Fair Political Practices Commission. At the time of the adoption of the Conflict of Interest Code, the BRAG was not included. Under the Political Reform Act, advisory bodies do not need to be included in a Conflict of Interest Code unless the advisory body's decisions are routinely adopted by the governing body. Discussion: Staff has been monitoring the Governing Body's actions on BRAG recommendations and has determined that BRAG's recommendations are usually adopted by the Governing Body with only a few changes. Therefore, it is recommended that the ARRA adopt a resolution to amend its Conflict of Interest Code to include the BRAG. Because of the depth of the issues discussed and acted upon by BRAG it is recommended that the BRAG be required to disclose all financial interests listed on the Fair Political Practices Commission form 721. In order to assist the BRAG, I will present a briefing to the BRAG on the conflict of interest rules at their next meeting. Fiscal Impact: None. Recommendation: That the ARRA adopt a resolution amending the Conflict of Interest Code to include BRAG members and to require BRAG members to complete the entire disclosure form. Respectfully submitted, Kay Miller Executive Director Attachment: Resolution 019 ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 019 AMENDING RESOLUTION 004, CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE BASE REUSE ADVISORY GROUP (BRAG). WHEREAS, on December 7, 1994 the ARRA adopted a Conflict of Interest Code; WHEREAS it has become necessary to amend the Conflict of Interest Code to include the BRAG; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the ARRA Conflict of Interest Code is amended to add the BRAG members to the list of designated officials and to require the BRAG members to complete the entire disclosure form. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 019 was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority in a meeting assembled on the 4th day of December, 1996, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: Margaret E. Ensley Secretary Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Date: December 4, 1996 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Interoffice Memorandum November 27, 1996 TO: Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority 3-F. FROM: Kay Miller Executive Director SUBJ: Report from the Executive Director Recommending Endorsement of the Proposed Grant Proposal for the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority to the Office of Economic Adjustment for the 1997/98 Fiscal Year. Background: Submitted for your consideration and approval is the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) grant request for the 1997/98 Fiscal Year (FY) to the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) for the Alameda Naval Air Station (NAS). The amount requested is $747,056 covering the period of February 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998. Discussion: When funding base conversion planning activities, it is OEA's policy to reduce funding after completion of the Community Reuse Plan. The OEA funding schedule for a closing military facility over four years is to provide 100% funding for the initial base year, 75% funding for the next fiscal year, 50% funding for the third fiscal year, and one last grant of only 25% funding. OEA has established FY 1996/9.7 as the ARRA's base year for a 100% funding. The ARRA staff suggested OEA modify their funding schedule for NAS so that for this year's grant request, OEA again provide 100% funding to the ARRA for FY 1997/98, 50% funding in FY 1998/99, and no funding in FY 1999/2000. Under the proposed arrangement, the total level of OEA funding to the ARRA would not change; however, this schedule would give the ARRA additional time to generate sufficient lease revenue to balance the diminished level of federal funding. The following is a summary of the proposed ARRA FY 1997/98 grant request to OEA: ARRA Personnel $520,355 The budget proposal includes the current staff salaries and fringe benefits @ 30 percent for: Executive Director, Facilities Manager, Reuse Planner, Management Analyst, Assistant Facilities Manager, Office Manager/ARRA Board Secretary, Departmental Secretary, and Receptionist/ Secretary. (Last year's request was $505,817; therefore, this represents an increase of $14,538.) Office Expenses $44,831 The requested office expense total has decreased to reflect the elimination of computer equipment purchases. Office expenses include: supplies, telephone service, copy and fax machines, postage, janitorial service, etc. (Last year's request was $50,031; therefore, this is a decrease of $5,200.) Honorable Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority November 27, 1996 Page 2 Travel $10,000 The travel budget includes local and long distance travel expenses for staff to attend meetings in Washington, D.C. and base closure conferences. There is no change from the previous fiscal year. Administrative Expenses $51,870 It is the ARRA's understanding that the ARRA is not eligible to apply for additional grant funds for outside legal services. The ARRA, as a separate legal entity, continues to require accounting and payroll services, and the ARRA meeting expenses remain the same. However, the ARRA has had to acquire property insurance in addition to liability/blanket insurance. (Last year's request was $95,153, including $50,000 for legal; therefore, without legal services and the increased insurance coverage, this is a budget decrease of $43,283.) Consultant Activity 1. Golf Course Feasibility Study $25,000 2. Joint Wildlife Management Plan $15,000 3. Development/Refinement of Long -Term Marketing Plan/Materials $15,000 4. Feasibility Study for Retention of Air Credits $15,000 5. Transportation Management Strategy • $30,000 6. Development of Fee Structure for Infrastructure Improvements /Svcs $20,000 Total OEA Grant Request $120,000 $747,056 Fiscal Impact: The proposed OEA grant submittal is $747,056. The required local match to receive this OEA funding is $249,019. If there are any California Defense Adjustment Matching (DAM) Grant funds available, the ARRA would be eligible under the new rules to apply for a $124,509 California DAM grant to use as local match. In the past the ARRA has also used in -kind City staff time, ARRA/BRAG member time, and the City budget for base conversion to make the required local . match. Recommendation: It is recommended that the ARRA approve the proposed OEA grant request and authorize the Executive Director to proceed with the OEA grant application Sincerely, Kay Miller Executive Director Correspondence C X X X X X X 1 1 1 .0 ro Tx WE W o o C o in v•- co \I o •r- o o o o -4- 0 $r) 10 1.-- co 4t- Lo • • co o) ,-. .(.- - • , a E 00 o -zr, . Ti. - E 0 CO 0) a '"' v" r- v.- a) 5, V.... , , • , 0 Z • (0 (0 (3) (3) co o 0 Z . • co a o 0 c) 0 o r--: (0 0 o • o N.- ‘-- 0 0 . -c -Z "Cl ifi - ( ) c i E : LI= 7.• 3 3 T _ 1., - v ..-... $..: t7) a) > cO m 2 CL co co 76 = 0 co _o (..) . .c LI '5 c Iii 0 < I . ' .: I. $ ) .... 0 3) n 3) 1 LO OD r-- CO CD CD C4 Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (510) 864 -3400 Pax: (510) 521 -3764 Naval Air Station Alameda Postal Directory, Building 90 Alameda, CA 94501 -5012 Governing Body Ralph Appezzato Chair Mayor, City of Alameda Sandre R. Swanson Vice -Chair District Director for Ronald V. Dellums 9th Congressional District Anthony J. " L i 1 " Arnerich Councilmember City of Alameda Wilma Chan Supervisor, District 3 lameda County Board 'Supervisors Henry Chang, Jr. Oakland Councilmember serving for Elihu Harris Mayor, City of Oakland Ellen M. Corbett Mayor City of San Leandro Albert H. DeWitt Councilmember City of Alameda Karin Lucas Councilmember City of Alameda Kay Miller Executive Director November 6, 1996 Dennis K. Chaconas Superintendent Alameda Unified School District Historic Alameda High School 2200 Central Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 Dear Superintendent Chaconas: In response to your confidential letter dated October 30, 1996, the ARRA- adopted Community Reuse Plan certainly does commit 20 acres of property at the FISC site for development of a corporation yard, cafeteria, and alternative high school by AUSD. The ARRA is committed to that Plan and no one has approached me to request that we make any changes in that part of the Plan As you are no doubt aware, the City Community Development Department, acting as the redevelopment authority for the Community Improvement Commission (CIC), has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a developer team to develop the FISC property. That RFQ made it clear that the site is to be developed in accordance with the ARRA-adopted Community Reuse Plan for the property. The CIC has now approved the selection of three development teams who will now move to the next step of responding to an RFP that will be issued by the CIC. Should you have added questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call me directly. Very truly yours, Kay Miller Executive Director cc: Rob Wonder, Interim City Manager ARRA Governing Body Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Naval Air Station Alameda Postal Directory, Building 90 Alameda, CA 94501 -5012 Governing Body Ralph Appezzato Chair Mayor, City of Alameda Sandre R. Swanson Vice -Chair District Director for Ronald V. Dellums 9th Congressional District Anthony J. "Lil" Arnerich Councilmember City of Alameda Wilma Chan Supervisor, District 3 Alameda County Board 'ipervisors Henry Chang, Jr. Oakland Councilmember serving for Elihu Harris Mayor, City of Oakland Ellen M. Corbett Mayor City of San Leandro Albert H. DeWitt Councilmember City of Alameda Karin Lucas Councilmember City of Alameda Kay Miller Executive Director &)Recycled paper November 11, 1996 David B. Hakola Director, Real Property Group U.S. Department of Education 600 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202 Dear Mr. Hakola: (510) 864 -3400 Fax: (510) 521 -3764 The Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) is the officially recognized local redevelopment authroity (LRA) for the Naval Air Station (NAS) Alameda and the Fleet Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Alameda. The Community Reuse Plan was adopted by the ARRA in January 1996 and officially submitted to the Navy in February 1996. The public benefit conveyance of the George P. Miller School site and the NAS Child Development Center to the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is consistent with, indeed, specifically included in, the Community Reuse Plan. The Community Reuse Plan includes an entire chapter, Chapter 8, which deals specifically with the ARRA's recommendations to the Navy on the disposition of all the parcels of property at NAS Alameda. I have enclosed and highlighted the appropriate references to the AUSD properties for which you have requested confirmation of consistency with the Community Reuse Plan. The Plan also addressed disposition of the FISC.Alameda property. However, as you are aware, special legislation. was enacted by Congress that allows the Secretary of the Navy to make a direct no -cost conveyance of the FISC Alameda property directly to the City of Alameda. The ARRA has requested that the Secretary convey the FISC property directly to the City through that mechanism and ARRA and the City of Alameda have both proceeded under the assumption that the Secretary will convey under this special conveyance authority. Due to these circumstances, conventional public benefit conveyances will not occur. However, it is the City's intent to develop the property in a manner that is consistent with the Community Reuse Plan. ,o1.