2010-10-06 ARRA PacketAGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
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Alameda City Hall
Council Chamber, Room 390
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
1.
ROLL CALL - ARRA
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one
motion unless a request for removal for discussion or explanation is received from the Board or a
member of the public.
2 -A. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 1, 2010.
2 -B. Authorize Negotiation and Execution of a Sublease for Jim Bustos Plumbing, Inc.,
Building 612, at Alameda Point.
2 -C. 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 $140,000 to the Budget.
2 -D. Authorize Negotiation and Execution of a Sublease for NRC Environmental
Services, Inc. Building 616 and Yard D -13, at Alameda Point.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
None.
4. ORAL REPORTS
4 -A. Oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
representative
- Highlights of September 2 Alameda Point RAB Meeting.
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 that is not on the agenda.)
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6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
6 -A. Presentation on "Going Forward" Community Forums for Alameda Point
7. REFERRALS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
9. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be cablecast live on channel 15.
Notes:
• Sign language interpreters will be available on request. Please contact the ARRA Secretary at
747 -4800 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 for review at the ARRA offices upon request.
APPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The meeting convened at 7:03 p.m. with Vice Chair deHaan presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Boardmember Lena Tam
Boardmember Frank Matarrese
Boardmember Marie Gilmore
Vice Chair Doug deHaan
Absent: Chair Beverly Johnson (arrived at 8:00 p.m.)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2 -A. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 7, 2010.
2 -B. Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 001 Amending the Order of Business of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Meeting.
2 -C. Approve a Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.,
Increasing the Budget by $25,000 for Providing Negotiation Support for the
Redevelopment of Alameda Point.
Member Tam asked to pull Item 2 -C, and moved to approve the balance of the Consent
Calendar. Member Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by following voice vote
— Ayes: 4.
Member Tam requested more clarification on the amount of the EPS contract amendment and
asked if SunCal was consulted on the overage, to which the Deputy City Manager,
Development Services, responded in the affirmative, explaining that the Negotiating Cost
Ledger has been made available to SunCal, and all invoices are included in the ledger.
Member Tam asked what the ENA obligations are if the budget or scope is exceeded for
consultant contracts. The Deputy City Manager, Development Services, responded that
contracts are separate from the SunCal Cost Recovery account, and the amount of the EPS
contract has not exceeded any Cost Recovery provisions under the ENA.
Member Tam asked what the total budget was for EPS under the Cost Recovery Account, to
which the Deputy City Manager, Development Services, responded that the total budget for the
quarter was approximately $372,000 for all consultants. Based on this clarification, Member
Tam stated she will abstain from this item.
Member Gilmore asked if there are sufficient funds in the Cost Recovery account to cover the
overage of the EPS contract amendment, to which the Deputy City Manager, Development
Services, responded in the affirmative.
Member Gilmore asked if there is a mechanibm in place if charges are disputed, to which the
Deputy City Manager, Development Services, responded in the affirmative.
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Member Matarrese moved for approval of Item 2 -C. Vice Chair deHaan seconded the
motion, which carried by the following voice votes: Ayes: 3, Noes: 0, Abstentions: 1
(Tam)
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3 -A. Adopt a Resolution Supporting the United States Navy's Transfer of 549 Acres of the
Former Naval Air Station in the City of Alameda to the United States Department of
Veterans Affairs for the Development of an Out - Patient Clinic and Columbarium.
The Deputy City Manager, Development Services clarified that the staff report combines an
information piece which addresses the VA -NAVY deal, and requires no action; and a
'recommendation' portion to adopt a resolution in support of property transfer to the VA.
The Deputy City Manager, Development Services summarized the background of the proposed
VA project and property transfer.
Member Tam inquired if it was necessary that the resolution exclude the 9.7 acres of the Least
Tern colony, to which the Deputy City Manager, Development Services explained that the 9.7
acres is included, along with the buffer zone surrounding the Wildlife Refuge, which is more
than half of the 549 acres.
The Deputy City Manager, Development Services introduced Larry Jaynes, Capital Asset
Manager from the Department of Veteran Affairs. Mr. Jaynes gave a brief presentation of the
status and projected timeline of the VA project.
Speakers: Proponents: Mark Chandler, Commissioner of the Alameda County Veterans Affairs
Commission; Alex McElree, Operation Dignity; Aidan Barry.
Opponents: Gary Bard; Leora Feeney, Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Refuge (FAWR)
Committee; Ron Barklow; Cindy Margulis; Michael Lynes, Golden Gate Audubon; Jean
Sweeney; Jon Spangler; Jim Sweeney; Adam Gillitt; William Smith, Sierra Club; Joyce Larrick,
FAWR; Nancy Hird
Chair Johnson inquired if there is a specific location identified in the resolution for the VA
project, to which the Deputy City Manager, Development Services responded in the negative,
further explaining that the 549 acres are part of a formal request that includes the specific
property.
Vice Chair deHaan clarified that there was discussion by the Board that the old Phase 3, the
area near the USS Hornet, is a feasible location for the VA project, but there are still options to
be pursued.
Member Tam inquired whether this Fed to Fed transfer from the Navy to the VA is going to
happen irrespective of whether or not the Board endorse it or oppose it, to which the Deputy
City Manager, Development Services responded that there is a process that has to be followed
in order for the Fed -to -Fed transfer to occur, which includes NEPA and a Section 7
Consultation. At this time, there are no guarantees that the process will be completed, but the
assumption is that once the process is complete, the transfer will occur.
Member Tam brought attention to the alternative resolution from the Golden Gate Audubon
Society which includes recognition that there should be protection for the Least Terns, based on
a biological opinion issued by the US Fish and Wildlife.
Member Gilmore inquired why the VA was requesting 549 acres when they only require
approximately 100 acres for their project, to which Mr. Jaynes replied that the Navy stated the
transfer would be the 549 acres or nothing. Mr. Jaynes further explained that it is not part of the
VA's mission to manage that portion of property, so the VA is planning to have a separate
agreement with the USF &W to oversee the remaining 449 acres, just as the Navy has the same
agreement with them right now; the funding will come from the VA instead of the Navy.
Member Matarrese inquired if the property was transferred to the ARRA, could the ARRA then
dispose of it to the VA, to which the Deputy City Manager, Development Services responded in
the affirmative. Mr. Jaynes expressed that there may be stumbling blocks without proceeding
with the BRAG process.
Member Matarrese inquired whether the city will be able to participate in the VA project process,
to which the Deputy City Manager, Development Services responded in the affirmative.
Member Gilmore requested more details from the VA regarding what their plans are with USFW,
and the proposed annual budget, so that it does not become an afterthought.
Member Tam suggested adding the language from the Golden Gate Audubon Society regarding
the protection of the Least Tern colony to the ARRA Resolution.
Vice Chair deHaan moved for approval of Item 3 -A, with a revision to the Resolution
adding "Whereas, the City of Alameda will continue to prioritize the protection and
conservation of the California Least Tern in its planning documents and decisions ".
Member Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous voice vote: 5
Ayes.
3 -B. Presentation: Alameda Point — `Going Forward'.
The Interim City Manager announced that Item 3 -C will be combined with 3 -B into a single
presentation. The presentation focused on a planning and assessment model for a going -
forward approach for the development of Alameda Point. The Interim City Manager
emphasized that this model is not a development plan, not a land use plan, or anything that
requires actual legislative decision, it is a recommendation and topic for discussion. The
presentation included seven key components of this approach: lessons learned, new structure,
strategic alliances, development delivery systems, asset management police application,
financial resources, and implementation schedule.
Vice Chair deHaan inquired who will comprise the team for this model approach, to which the
Interim City Manager responded that familiar staff members, including the Deputy City Manager,
Development Services; the Planning Services Manager, Public Works Director; and various
consultants, will comprise the team.
Speakers: Adam Gillitt, Tony Daysog, Jean Sweeney, Jon Spangler, Alex McElree, Richard
Bangert, Nancy Hird, Doug Biggs, Gretchen Lipow.
Vice Chair deHaan remarked that the timeline for this plan is very aggressive, and suggested
compressing the timeline. The Interim City Manager clarified that the ambitious timeline doesn't
mean the base is going to be completed in 15 months, rather, the 15 months timeline is for
planning an assessment. The Board will have an opportunity to augment the timeline in more
detail after subsequent discussions and at subsequent meetings.
Member Matarrese stated that on strategic alliances, the regulators should be recognized, the
EPA & DTSC for clean -up, and USF &W for the environmental. Regarding policy questions,
Member Matarrese also expects certain questions to resurface, i.e., finances and how tax
increment might be used, where the shortfalls are, how they will be backfilled, and where there
are opportunities for early transfer for land that has already been cleaned up. Member
Matarrese also suggested looking at the potential for having a citywide Project Labor Agreement
(PLA) . There also needs to be discussion about jobs- housing balance, to give an opportunity
for public to weigh in on it. Member Matarrese remarked on the notion of using "other peoples
money", i.e., funds from the Federal Government and MTC, as these funds could add up.
Member Gilmore echoed Member Matarrese's comments and requested to see a primer of what
the lease environment looks like in the Bay Area, regarding the asset management application.
If the ARRA is renegotiating leases, it would be good to know realistically what the competition
is, in order to have a more realistic expectation in terms of putting in more capital into a building
or not.
In terms of leasing strategy, Member Tam inquired whether or not there is opportunity to adjust
the restriction in the LIFOC which says the Navy can give minimal notice to terminate a tenant,
recommending that it is something that should be pursued.
There was discussion about the amount of documents that have been produced and compiled
through the years, and where they are made available to the public on the City and Alameda
Point websites. The Interim City Manager stated that staff is working on implementing a new
Alameda Point website which will focus strictly on Alameda Point and the development project
going forward.
3 -C. Presentation: Citywide Asset Management Strategy — Alameda Point Application.
(This item was combined with 3 -B)
4. ORAL REPORTS
4 -A. Oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
representative
- Highlights of August 5 Alameda Point RAB Meeting.
Member Matarrese stated that there were a number of interesting documents that were
presented at the August RAB meeting, including a report on IR Site 35, which is action sites that
are in the very center of the property being transferred to the ARRA; a presentation on
groundwater remediation at OU -2A, which discussed clean up; and communications from the
RAB to the Navy. Member Matarrese remarked that the most interesting handout was an
abstract done in concert with the Navy, EPA, Shaw Group (the contractor) and federal money
from a SERDP grant through the University of Florida, Gainesville. The abstract depicts the
results of a method of clean up of TCE (trichloroethene), Plume 4 -1. Member Matarrese stated
that this should be of interest to Alameda because it is being published in a scientific journal, it
brings focus on what is going on at Alameda Point, and creates notoriety on methods that could
be used at other bases. Handouts were provided to the Clerk for copies to be made and
distributed.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
There were no speakers.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m. by Chair Johnson.
Respectfully submitted,
Irma Glidden
ARRA Secretary
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
From: Ann Marie Gallant
Interim Executive Director
Date: October 6, 2010
Re: Authorize Negotiation and Execution of a Sublease for Jim Bustos
Plumbing, Inc., Building 612, at Alameda Point
BACKGROUND
The Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) governing Board approves
all Alameda Point subleases with a lease term greater than one year. The proposed
sublease for Jim Bustos Plumbing, Inc. is for three years with no option period.
DISCUSSION
Jim Bustos Plumbing, Inc. currently occupies Building 612 at Alameda Point. They have
been a tenant since August 2004 and occupy 4,000 square feet.
Attachment A describes the business terms for the proposed sublease for Jim Bustos
Plumbing, Inc. in Building 612. The rent for Jim Bustos Plumbing, Inc. is $1,943.00
monthly, or $0.485 per sq. ft. in the first year. There are 3% annual increases effective
on the lease anniversary date. The building will continue to be used for the operation of
a plumbing installation and repair business and general office.
BUDGET CONSIDERATION / FINANCIAL IMPACT
This lease will generate $23,316.00 in the first year. These funds will be retained by the
ARRA.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize negotiation and execution of a sublease for Jim Bustos Plumbing, Inc. at
Alameda Point.
Agenda Item #2 -B
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Honorable Chair and Members of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Respe ully submitted,
Leslie Little
Economic Development Director
Attachment: A. Proposed Sublease Business Terms
B. Site Map
ATTACHMENT A
PROPOSED SUBLEASE BUSINESS TERMS
TENANT
BUILDING
SIZE (SF)
TERM
RENT
Jim Bustos
Plumbing, Inc.
612
4,000
3 yrs.
$1,943/mo.
ATTACHMENT B
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
From: Ann Marie Gallant
Interim Executive Director
Date: October 6, 2010
Re: 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 $140,000 to the Budget
BACKGROUND
Russell Resources has provided the environmental consulting services of reviewing,
analyzing, and preparing comments on Navy environmental documents for the
remediation of the Alameda Naval Air Station (Alameda Point) on behalf of the Alameda
Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) for the past 10 years. In addition, Russell
Resources attends and represents the ARRA at meetings with State and Federal
environmental regulators and the Navy and provides professional expertise to ARRA
staff to allow full participation in the remediation decisions made by the Navy. Russell
Resources also assists the ARRA on issues related to conveyance and environmental
remediation. Russell Resources' contract was approved on January 2, 2008 for
$117,500, was amended on November 18, 2008 for an additional $147,500 and on
December 9, 2009 for an additional $124,900. This third amendment extends the term
of the agreement for 12 additional month and adds $140,000 to the budget for a total
contract amount of $529,900. The original contract and amendments are on file with the
City Clerk.
DISCUSSION
In 2004, a limited Request for Proposals was issued for environmental consulting
services at Alameda Point to determine if an additional environmental firm should be
retained to augment Russell Resources, or if a new firm should be retained to replace
Russell Resources. Three firms were interviewed as part of that process. An
evaluation team met with Levine Fricke, Environmental Resources Management West,
and CH2M Hill. Following those interviews and a review of the proposals received, the
evaluation team determined that no additional services were necessary and that the
ARRA should continue to engage Russell Resources.
In addition, as part of evaluating environmental services for 2007, staff conducted an
informal solicitation from two environmental consulting firms, Erler & Kalinowski and
GeoMatrix, to determine if Russell Resources' expertise and cost were comparable to
that of other firms. Given Russell Resources' familiarity with Alameda Point, long-
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standing relationships with the Navy personnel and environmental regulators assigned
to Alameda Point, and competitive billing rate, the ARRA Board approved an agreement
to retain Russell Resources.
Also, Russell Resources' billing rates and expertise were comparable to all firms
interviewed. Russell Resources has the additional advantage of familiarity with
Alameda Point's environmental challenges. This knowledge is an important asset as
the City moves forward with conveyance and development of Alameda Point and works
to mitigate the complex environmental issues involved with that process. It is important
that ARRA's consultant have full knowledge and history of issues at Alameda Point to
interact effectively with the Navy, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB), environmental
regulators, the ARRA Board, and staff on key environmental concerns.
It is recommended that the Russell Resources contract be amended to extend the term
for 12 months, adding $140,000 to the budget for a total of $529,900. The amended
agreement would expire on December 31, 2011. The proposed amendment provides
that, over the next 12 months, Russell Resources will support discussions with the Navy
related to the conveyance of Alameda Point and will provide technical support to staff
regarding current and future environmental remediation. In addition, Russell Resources
will continue to attend all Base Closure Team and RAB meetings, attend meetings in
furtherance of conveyance between ARRA and the Navy, and attend other technical
meetings that may be necessary to support conveyance of Alameda Point. Russell
Resources will also review, and prepare draft comments on technical environmental
documents published by the Navy, along with reports and work plans in support of the
successful transfer and redevelopment of Alameda Point. Finally, Russell Resources
will prepare a summary/analysis of actions taken at monthly RAB meetings for the
ARRA's review and information.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds for Alameda Point environmental services are budgeted in the ARRA budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Executive Director to execute an amendment to the agreement with
Russell Resources for environmental consulting services for Alameda Point extending
the term for 12 months and adding $140,000 to the budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Ott
Deputy City Manager
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Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
From: Ann Marie Gallant
Interim City Manager
Date: October 6, 2010
Re: Authorize Negotiation and Execution of a Sublease for NRC Environmental
Services, Inc. Building 616 and Yard D-13, at Alameda Point
BACKGROUND
The Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) governing Board approves
all Alameda Point subleases with a lease term greater than one year. The proposed
sublease for NRC Environmental Services, Inc. is for three years with no option period.
DISCUSSION
NRC Environmental Services, Inc. currently occupies Building 616 and Yard D-13 at
Alameda Point. They have been a tenant since August 2004 and occupy 24,806 square
feet.
Attachment A describes the business terms for the proposed sublease for NRC
Environmental Services, Inc. in Building 616 and Yard D-13. The rent for NRC
Environmental Services, Inc. is $5,620.71 monthly, or $0.226 per sq. ft. in the first year.
There are 3% annual increases effective on the lease anniversary date. The building
will continue to be used for the storage and staging for environmental cleanup
operations.
BUDGET CONSIDERATION / FINANCIAL IMPACT
The lease will generate $67,448.52 in the first year. These funds will be retained by the
ARRA.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize negotiation and execution of a sublease for NRC Environmental Services, Inc.
at Alameda Point.
Agenda Item #2-D
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Honorable Chair and
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Respe ully submitted,
Leslie Little
Economic Development Director.
Attachment: A. Proposed Sublease Business Terms
B. Site Map
October 6, 2010
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ATTACHMENT A
PROPOSED SUBLEASE BUSINESS TERMS
TENANT
BUILDING
SIZE (SF)
TERM
RENT
NRC Environmental
Services, Inc.
616
24, 806
Year 1
$5,620.71/mo.
Year 2
$5,789.33/mo.
Year 3
$5,963.01/mo.
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Alameda Point RAB Meeting on September 2, 2010
Highlights and Analysis
RAB members present: Dale Smith (Community Co- chair), George Humphreys, Joan Konrad,
James Leach, Jean Sweeney, Jim Sweeney, and Michael John Torrey.
Remediation and other field work in progress:
o Relocation of an Alameda Municipal Power substation near the corner of West Tower
Avenue and Monarch Street and removal and replacement of several radioactively
contaminated storm drain lines beneath it are nearing completion. These are the final
tasks of the Buildings 5 and 400 TCRA, which had to be completed before contaminated
sediment is dredged from the lagoon.
o Active subsurface groundwater treatment is tentatively complete at IR Site 14, along the
Oakland Inner Harbor in Northwest Territories. At IR Site 27, just north of Pier 1, a third
phase of active groundwater treatment will occur in May 2011.
o The air sparge /vapor extraction system to treat groundwater contaminated with
benzene and naphthalene at Alameda Point OU -5 and FISCA IR Site 2 is operating.
o Most of the petroleum- contaminated groundwater treatment operation near the
Atlantic Avenue entrance has been completed. However, further groundwater
treatment is being conducted in a small area near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue
and Orion Street where higher petroleum levels persist. Petroleum contamination
persists at one of the five 100,000- gallon aviation gas tanks formerly located in the
landscaped oval dividing Atlantic Avenue near the east entrance. The five tanks were
demolished in place and only partially hauled off site. Now, the rubble from the problem
tank is being excavated and hauled off site.
o The Navy will begin construction of sediment drying beds and other land -side facilities
on the tarmac north of the Seaplane Lagoon to support the Navy's upcoming dredging
activities in the Lagoon's northeast and northwest corners. The dredging is scheduled to
occur between January 4 and March 15, 2011.
o Additional demolition of Building 459 (the former gas station at the corner of West
Tower Avenue and Main Street) is planned to allow excavation of metals contaminated
soil. This work is postponed while the Navy finalizes contract issues with the company
that will do the work.
o Building 346, a Quonset hut near the northwest corner of Building 5, is being
demolished prior to radiological screening as part of the basewide radiological surveying
project.
o A Navy /EPA /University of Florida field research study is in progress at Plume 4 -1,
immediately north of Building 360 near Alameda Point's east entrance. The research
focuses on better characterizing the solvent contamination in groundwater prior to
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Highlights and Analysis
remedy selection and design. This research should improve not only the Navy's cleanup
of OU -2B groundwater, but similar contamination elsewhere.
Operable Unit 2 -B Treatability Study
The Navy discussed the treatability study it is preparing to undertake in OU -2B between
Buildings 14 and 162. The technology involves electrically heating an apparent source area of
solvent contamination to groundwater, similar to the removal action successfully completed at
Building 5. Briefly, electrodes are driven into the ground to the zone of high contamination. As
electric current flows between the electrodes, the zone heats up. As the solvents' boiling points
are reached, the solvents evaporate out of the groundwater, thereby cleaning it. As was the
case at Building 5, soil vapor extraction will be used to collect volatilized solvents to prevent
them from being released to the air. This technology has been used twice already at OU -2B:
once successfully and once unsuccessfully. The successful use was under Building 360. When
attempted at Plume 4 -1, near the AMP substation north of Building 360, temperatures had to
be moderated to protect underground utilities, and the system was not effective.
Building 5 Reuse Alternatives Report
EPA is close to finalizing the report on reuse alternatives for Building 5 that it had received
funding from EPA Headquarters to prepare. The report finds that demolishing and refurbishing
the building would both be expensive. The report includes costs for demolition, lead
encapsulation, lead abatement, and steel recycling. Examples of buildings similar to Building 5
that have been refurbished will appear in 'an appendix. The report should be available in
electronic form by the end of September.
440 Nova Albion Way, Suite 1, San Rafael, California 94903 415.902.3123 fax 815.572.8600
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
From: Ann Marie Gallant
Interim Executive Director
Date: October 6, 2010
Re: Presentation on "Going Forward" Community Forums for Alameda Point
BACKGROUND
In January 1996, the City of Alameda and the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority (ARRA) adopted the Naval Air Station Alameda (NAS Alameda) Community
Reuse Plan (Reuse Plan), which established the following Vision Statement for the
reuse of former NAS Alameda:
Between now and the year 2020, the City of Alameda will integrate the Naval Air Station property
with the City and will realize a substantial part of the Base's potential. Revenues will have increased
and a healthy local economy will have resulted from the implementation of a coordinated,
environmentally sound plan of conversion and mixed -use development. While building upon the
qualities, which make Alameda a desirable place to live, efforts for improving recreational, cultural,
educational, housing, and employment opportunities for the entire region will have been successful.
In 2000, the City amended the General Plan to entitle portions of the former NAS
Alameda consistent with the Reuse Plan and to allow conveyance of the land and
development to proceed on the portions of the base east of Main Street, currently
known as Bayport and Alameda Landing. In 2003, the City amended the General Plan
to address the redevelopment and reuse of the remainder of former NAs Alameda
(Alameda Point).
In July 2007, the City entered into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with the
developer, SunCal Companies (SunCal), to entitle and facilitate conveyance and
development of Alameda Point. In 2009, SunCal placed a plan for Alameda Point on the
ballot that was inconsistent with the Reuse Plan, General Plan and City Charter (SunCal
Initiative). In February 2010 voters rejected the SunCal Initiative by 85 percent. In July
2010, the ENA with SunCal expired.
On September 1, 2010 the Interim City Manager presented the outline of a Planning
and assessment strategy for "going forward" at Alameda Point. One component of the
"going forward" strategy included a series of community forums to re- engage the
community in the planning process for Alameda Point. This staff report provides a more
detailed summary of the proposed plan for the "going forward" community forums.
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DISCUSSION
The purpose and intent of the proposed "going forward" community forums is to learn
from, and build upon past planning efforts in order to establish a foundation for a new
vision concept for Alameda Point. This vision concept will serve as the basis for a land
use and entitlement plan and conveyance agreement with the United States Navy for
Alameda Point. More specifically, the "going forward" community forums will be
designed to gain a better understanding of:
Lessons learned from past planning efforts;
• Differing perspectives and priorities that may exist among residents and
businesses from the various Alameda neighborhoods;
• Ideas for economic development opportunities for Alameda Point as proposed by
existing tenants;
• Perspectives on economic development potential and strategies for Alameda
Point from local and regional businesses, planners, technical and industry
experts and developers.
Staff is proposing the following schedule of meetings to solicit input and direction for a
new vision concept for Alameda Point.
• November 9, 2010 — "Lessons Learned" Community Forum — East Alameda -
Bay Farm Island -- Grand Pavilion
• November 18, 2010 — "Lessons Learned" Community Forum — Central Alameda
- Mastick Senior Center
• December 8, 2010 — "Lessons Learned" Community Forum — West Alameda —
The O'Club
• January 2011
— Alameda Point Tenant Community Forum
— Historic Advisory Board Meeting
— Transportation Commission Meeting
— Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting
• February 2011
— Business and Developer Economic Development Forum
— Economic Development Commission Meeting
— Planning Board Meeting
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• March 2011
— ARRA Board Presentation
• June 2011
— Release Vision Concept Plan
— Environmental Scoping Meeting — Commence environmental review
As demonstrated by the schedule, staff proposes providing the public with multiple
opportunities and geographical locations to engage in the "going forward" process for
Alameda Point. The following provides a more detailed discussion of the three
upcoming "Lessons Learned" Community Forums:
Community Forum Design
The content and materials presented at the three workshops located at three different
locations throughout the City (i.e., East, Central and West Alameda) will be identical,
and will be made available to the public on the City's updated Alameda Point website,
which will be operational and publicly accessible by the end of October. This format
allows residents, business owners, and other interested stakeholders from different
neighborhoods to provide ideas and feedback on lessons learned and on a new vision
concept for Alameda Point, while also providing stakeholders with the opportunity to
attend a forum during a date and time that fits within their schedule. Staff will also make
the workshop materials available on the Alameda Point website so that those
community members who cannot attend a community forum and members of the City's
Boards and Commissions will be able to download, complete, and email or send to the
City an online "workbook" comparable to the workshop materials provided at the
community forum.
Community Forum Deliverables
The content and materials for the community forums and online workbook process will
be substantially consistent, which will allow staff to create a meaningful and objective,
consolidated summary of "lessons learned" and recommendations for going forward. All
the community feedback and work completed at the three upcoming community forums,
the other meetings and forums described above, and the online "workbook" process will
be presented in a summary report to the ARRA in March 2011. Staff will also be
providing the ARRA with periodic updates of the community process between now and
March.
Community Forum Format and Content
At the upcoming three community forums, the attendees will be asked to prioritize, plan,
and evaluate previous land use concepts and plans for Alameda Point that will serve as
the foundation for building a "going forward" vision concept for Alameda Point. The
community forum will last two hours and consist of a short, introductory presentation by
staff (15 minutes); a small -group break -out session (60 minutes); and a summary report
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to the larger group from a representative of each small group discussion (45 minutes).
The small group discussions will be organized according to each key planning topic and
facilitated by either a City staff person or consultant. The facilitator will provide each
small group with a summary of the particular topic and the questions and issues to be
addressed. Each small group will have a designated scribe recording the results of the
discussion. The participants will be invited to select one of six key planning topics for
their small group discussion. A summary of the topics and the materials and plans that
may be discussed are provided below:
1. Community Facilities -- What community facilities should be incorporated into the
vision for Alameda Point?
a. Community facilities proposed in past plans
b. Prioritization of potential community facilities
c. Relationships between development and funding for community facilities
2. Land Use Mix -- What is the appropriate mix of jobs, services, housing and other
land uses at Alameda Point?
a. Land use plans from prior plans
b. Phasing strategies to ensure mixed use
c. Jobs /Housing balance and traffic
d. Economic development strategies
e. Relationship between development, traffic and land use mix
3. Streets, Parks, and Open Space -- How should public spaces be designed to
improve the lives of all Alameda residents?
a. Park, open space and street frameworks from previous plans
b. New ideas for streets, parks, and open space
c. Street, parks, and open space priorities
d. Relationship between development, traffic and funding for streets, parks
and open space
4. Transportation and Access -- How should residents and visitors and business
patrons travel to and from Alameda Point?
a. Transportation plans and transit studies from previous plans
b. New ideas for transportation strategies at Alameda Point
c. Prioritization of potential transportation strategies
d. Relationship between development, traffic and land use mix
5. Architectural Character and Building Types -- What should Alameda Point look
and feel like?
a. Examples of Alameda building types and architectural character
b. Examples of building types and architectural character from past plans
c. Examples of building types and architectural character from other cities
d. New ideas for new building types and architectural character
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6. Historic Character and Adaptive Reuse: How should the history of NAS Station
Alameda be preserved?
a. Preservation and adaptive reuse plans from previous plans
b. New ideas for preservation and adaptive reuse at Alameda Point
c. Relationship between infrastructure, funding, land use and opportunities
for adaptive reuse and preservation
The results of Participants in the workshop and staff will gain insight into the potential
components of a vision concept for Alameda Point, including community facilities, land
use, transportation, open space, preservation, and architectural character at Alameda
Point.
Community Forum Notification and Advertisement
Staff will advertise the upcoming community forums in numerous ways, including:
• Advertisements in the local newspapers and web -based news sources;
• E -mail blasts to established email lists for Alameda Point, the Transportation
Master Plan, Planning Board agendas, Recreation and Park Commission and
homeowner associations;
• Postings on the City's homepage and Alameda Point website;
• Press releases; and
• Requests for interviews with the local press.
Other Community Forums
• Tenant Forum. In January, staff is proposing to hold an Alameda Point tenant
forum. The focus of the forum is to solicit information, new ideas, and lessons
learned from the current businesses at Alameda Point on the question as to how
best to facilitate economic development and job growth at Alameda Point.
• Developer and Business Forum. In February, staff is proposing to hold a
developer, industry expert and business forum on the issue of economic
development. The City and region is home to numerous talented and
knowledgeable businesses and development companies. These companies
represent a crucial source of information regarding new ideas and advice on how
best to position Alameda Point to become a thriving job center and economic
development engine for the City and region, as originally envisioned in the Reuse
Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The budget for the three upcoming community forums is estimated at approximately
$50,000 to $60,000 from funds in the ARRA budget.
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MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
The proposed "going forward" community forums will establish the framework for the
future entitlement and conveyance of land at Alameda Point based on current planning
documents, including the Reuse Plan and General Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The preparation and implementation of community workshops for the purpose of
developing a proposed plan for future environmental review is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306
Information Collection.
RECOMMENDATION
No action is required at this time. This report is for information purposes only.
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CITY OF ALAMEDA • CALIFORNIA
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ALAMEDA
REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC)
WEDNESDAY - - - OCTOBER 6, 2010 - - - 7:01 P.M.
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, corner of Santa Clara Ave and Oak Street
Public Participation
Anyone wishing to address the City Council/ Commission on agenda items or business
introduced by the City Council/ Commission may speak for a maximum of 3 minutes per
agenda item when the subject is before the City Council/ Commission. Please file a
speaker's slip with the Assistant City Clerk if you wish to speak.
1 ROLL CALL - City Council, CIC
2. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (Communications from City Manager)
2-A. Update on Alameda Unified School District Assistance: Toddler and After School
Child Care (Woodstock Child Development Cetner)
3. ADJOURNMENT - City Council, CIC
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Chair, CIC
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ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 5 1
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE
FERRY SERVICE OPERATIONS TRANSFER AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency
Transportation Authority (WETA) was established pursuant to California Senate
Bill 976, as amended by Senate Bill 1093, codified as the San Francisco Bay
Area Water Emergency Transportation Response and Disaster Recovery Act,
California Government Code sections 66540 et. seq. (as so amended, Act) which
authorized the consolidation of San Francisco regional ferry services; and
WHEREAS, the Act authorized implementation of the transition of the
Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service and the Alameda/Harbor Bay Ferry Service from
the City of Alameda (City) to WETA through the transfer and lease (or alternative
property rights transfer arrangements) to WETA of City's assets used in
operating the Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service and the Alameda/Harbor Bay
Ferry Service (Transition); and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Transition, WETA approved a Transition
Plan in June 2009, which received input from City and other relevant agencies;
and
WHEREAS, since adoption of the Transition Plan, WETA and City have
negotiated cooperatively towards refining the terms, conditions, and covenants of
an agreement to provide for the Transition in order to provide for the direct
transfer of certain personal property and assignment of certain rights and
obligations from City and the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
(ARRA) to WETA; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of City's and WETA's mutual desire to enhance
WETA's ability to continue to provide high quality ferry service for the benefit of
the citizens of and visitors to City and the region, the City and WETA have
prepared and the City wishes to enter into a Ferry Service Operations Transfer
Agreement substantially in the form on file with the Secretary and incorporated
herein (Agreement); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement is an activity covered by the general rule that
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) applies only to projects which
have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and,
therefore, is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE GOVERNING BOARD DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Governing Board hereby approves and authorizes the
Interim Executive Director to further negotiate and execute a Ferry Service
Operations Transfer Agreement (Agreement), subject to such clarifying changes
and additions approved by the Interim Executive Director and General Counsel,
including any changes or additions to schedules, exhibits and attachments
thereto, determined by the Interim Executive Director and General Counsel to be
consistent with the Transition Plan and the form of Agreement on file in the City
Clerk's office.
Section 2. Upon execution of the Agreement, the Secretary of the
ARRA is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk of
the County of Alameda pursuant to the provisions of Section 15062 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Governing Board of the Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Alameda during the Regular Meeting of the City
Council on the 5th day of October, 2010, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Boardmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 6th day of October, 2010.
m Glidden, Secretary
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority