2010-12-01 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, December 1, 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 November 3, 2010.
2-B. Approve a Waiver of License Fees for American Red Cross, Bay Area Chapter at
Building 8.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3-A. Designate a Member of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Board
to Serve as the New Alameda Point Restoration Advisory Board Representative.
4. ORAL REPORTS
4-A. Oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
representative
- Highlights of November 4 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.)
6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
6-A. Alameda Point Community Forums Update.
6-B. Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Board Composition: Options for
New Structure (continued from November 16, 2010).
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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.
UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
The meeting convened at 7:29 p.m. with Chair Johnson presiding.
. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Beverly Johnson
Boardmember Lena Tam
Boardmember Frank Matarrese
Boardmember Marie Gilmore
Vice Chair Doug deHaan
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2 -A. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 6, 2010.
Member Matarrese moved for approval of the Consent Calendar. Vice Chair deHaan
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3 -A. Consider Request from Alameda Point Collaborative to Support their Community
Planning Efforts by Reimbursing Unpaid SunCal Consultant Expenses and
Collateralizing a $50,000 Loan for Relocation Planning Studies Should Funds from
Private Development Be Unavailable within 36 Months.
The Deputy City Manager — Development Services provided an overview of the staff report.
Chair Johnson inquired if the expenditure is considered a predevelopment cost for SunCal, to
which the Deputy City Manager — Development Services answered in the affirmative. Chair
Johnson inquired if staff has made efforts to have SunCal fulfill their commitment for payment.
The Deputy City Manager — Development Services explained that the Alameda Point
Collaborative (APC) has tried diligently, without success, to have SunCal fulfill its commitment.
Chair Johnson recommended continued efforts to pursue SunCal and inquired why funds from
the SunCal escrow account are not being used to pay this bill. The Executive Director
explained that the predevelopment escrow account is for obligations that SunCal has to the City
and that the terms of the escrow account do not allow the City to direct the escrow agent to pay
any invoices. Also, the City cannot interfere in the contractual relationship between SunCal and
APC.
Doug Biggs, Executive Director of APC further explained that he has contacted SunCal multiple
times to request payment, and the responses provided no resolution to the problem and
payments have not been made. Chair Johnson asked Mr. Biggs if APC has filed a lawsuit
against SunCal to collect the funds owed. Mr. Biggs explained that the contract SunCal
required APC sign has a no- lawsuit clause and that APC would have to go through mediation.
Chair Johnson inquired whether APC has demanded mediation pursuant to its contract, to
which Mr. Biggs responded in the negative. Chair Johnson recommended that APC go through
the binding arbitration process.
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Member Matarrese commented that SunCal had no problem spending approximately $50,000
on an election mailer a month ago. Member Matarrese supports APC's request, but would like
to require that APC start the proceedings on their contractual remedy to the outstanding bill.
Member Gilmore requested an update and report on the status of the predevelopment costs,
and of the ARRA budget. The Deputy City Manager — Development Services informed Member
Gilmore and the Board that staff will incorporate the ARRA budget and Predevelopment costs
information into the update /staff report that will be presented to the Board in January.
Vice Chair deHaan inquired how the APC will pay back a $50,000 loan. Mr. Biggs explained
that the Project Implementation Loan (PIL) is from the Corporation for Supportive Housing.
Traditionally, these loans are paid off by development fees, but since the development plans for
Alameda Point are uncertain at this time, APC is asking the City to back them up.
The Deputy City Manager — Development Services stated that the predevelopment planning
cost will be wrapped into the total cost of the project and financed through every available
funding source to make the consolidation and relocation work.
Speakers: Jon Spangler spoke in support of APC's request.
Member Matarrese motioned to approve the recommendation to collateralize $50,000 for
the pursuit of the planning study, with the requirement that the APC formally invoke their
remedy in their contract in pursuit of reimbursement by SunCal. Member Matarrese also
requested that the work done by the contractor be under public domain so that it is not
proprietary to APC since it is being underwritten by the ARRA. Vice Chair deHaan
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5
4. ORAL REPORTS
4 -A. Oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) representative
- Highlights of October 7 Alameda Point RAB Meeting.
Member Matarrese did not attend the October 7th meeting but will attend the RAB meeting on
Nov. 4. Member Matarrese provided comments on Dr. Russell's highlights, stating that most of
the activities described are actual remediation activities. He called particular attention to the
record of decision on Site 2 which is the southwest portion of the base. There was discussion of
a cap and cover for that contamination. Member Matarrese would like Dr. Russell to
recommend a strategy to make sure anything that is radioactive is removed from Site 2.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
There were no speakers.
6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
6 -A. Presentation on Request for Qualifications for a Resource Team for Redevelopment
of Alameda Point.
The Deputy City Manager — Development Services gave a brief summary on steps staff is
taking to move the going forward process. In the next week or two, staff will send out a Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) for land use planning, urban design, sustainable green design and
infrastructure planning, civil engineering, transportation planning, fiscal impact land use
economics and financial analysis, adaptive reuse and historic preservation. Staff will leverage
other citywide planning efforts that are already funded through other sources and that are
concurrent with the Alameda Point planning process.
Vice Chair deHaan inquired what the timeframe for the consultants will be and which City staff
will be on the Resource Team. The Deputy City Manager — Development Services responded
that it is a two- tiered planning process. The first tier gets the project to June -- in order to start
the 18 -24 mo. CEQA process, and the NEPA process, a project description will be needed. The
second tier is the entitlement approval process. The Executive Director stated that the staff
members on the team will include the Executive Director (Ann Marie Gallant), Deputy City
Manager — Development Services (Jennifer Ott), Planning Services Manager (Andrew Thomas),
and the Public Works Director (Matt Naclerio).
Member Gilmore inquired about the funding sources for this Resource Team. The Executive
Director stated that the funding sources include grants, other regulatory agency support, ARRA
lease revenues, and funds from the CIC.
The presentation was for information only. No action was required.
6 -B. Alameda Point Community Forums Reminder.
The Deputy City Manager — Development Services summarized the Alameda Point Community
Forums schedule as follows: Tues. 11/9 at Grand Pavilion, Thurs. 11/18 at Mastick Senior
Center, and Wed. 12/8 at the O'Club. In Jan 2011, there will be a tenant forum, and in
February, a business and economic development forum is scheduled. All meetings are from
6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Attendees will be asked to participate in small group discussions related to key topics, including
land use, parks and open space, transportation and access, architecture character and building
types, historic character, and adaptive reuse. Then everyone will participate in an exercise
discussing community benefits. An extensive workbook will be posted on the new Alameda
Point Redevelopment website at www .alamedapoint- goingforward.com
7. REFERRALS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. by Chair Johnson.
Respectfully submitted,
Irm. 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 City Manager
Date: December 1, 2010
Re: Approve a Waiver of License Fees for American Red Cross, Bay Area
Chapter at Building 8
BACKGROUND
American Red Cross, Bay Area Chapter (AMR) is a non - profit medical organization
serving the needs of the Bay Area public. AMR is actively involved in the local City of
Alameda community through providing disaster preparedness and response, first aid,
CPR training, youth programs in middle and high schools, and social services and
referrals.
DISCUSSION
AMR is seeking a 12 -month license agreement for storage space of approximately
10,000 square feet in Building 8, located at 2350 Saratoga Street in Alameda Point.
They will be storing their overflow of durable goods (furniture, equipment, cots, etc.)
because they have received an excess of donations. They are seeking approval of a
license fee waiver from the ARRA for their use of Building 8 as temporary storage and
will be required to provide insurance and comply with all regulations for use of the
building at Alameda Point.
AMR already stores emergency response materials in Building 92 at Alameda Point.
This proposed additional space allows AMR to process donations over the 12 -month
period while maintaining available space in Building 92, which is needed for staging and
receiving other supplies in the event of an emergency.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact. Building 8 has no electricity and is ideal for storage only.
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Honorable Chair and
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve a waiver of license fees for the American Red Cross, Bay Area Chapter.
Respec ully submitted,
eslie A. Lit e
Economic Development Director
NBM:ry
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: December 1, 2010
Re: Designate a Member of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority Board to Serve as the New Alameda Point Restoration
Advisory Board Representative
BACKGROUND
The Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) is a volunteer group formed and supported by
the United States Navy (Navy) to provide community input to the environmental
restoration and remediation process at Alameda Point and to supplement the formal
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
requirements for public involvement. The formation and operation of the RAB is
governed by Department of Defense policies and guidelines. The RAB works in
partnership with the Base Cleanup Team (BCT) on cleanup issues and related matters.
The BCT is composed of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California
Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the
Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the Navy. City staff and consultants
participate in the BCT meetings. Through the RAB, stake holders review progress and
have a voice in the decision-making process. Each RAB includes a Navy staff co-chair
and a community co-chair, elected by the RAB.
In March 2004, the ARRA designated Boardmember Frank Matarrese for appointment
to the RAB in order to promote greater participation and coordination in the Navy's
remediation process.
DISCUSSION
Boardmember Matarrese attended the monthly RAB meetings and provided an oral
report of the meetings to the ARRA. Since Member Matarrese's term is ending, it is
recommended that the ARRA designate a new Boardmember to serve as the RAB
representative.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no cost to join the RAB and no fiscal impact to the ARRA or City of Alameda
budget if an ARRA member participates on the RAB.
RECOMMENDATION
Designate an ARRA Boardmember to serve as the new Alameda Point Restoration
Advisory Board representative.
e pectfully submitted,
J n ler Ott
Deputy Executive Director
Russell Resources, Inc.
environmental management
Alameda Point RAB Meeting on 1\ ovember 4, 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 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
remedy selection and design. This research should improve not only the Navy's cleanup
of OU -2B groundwater, but similar contamination elsewhere.
o A pilot test of groundwater treatment at the IR Site 1 landfill is underway during October
through mid- November.
o At IR Site 28 (Todd Shipyards), groundwater monitoring and vegetation re- establishment
will take place during November.
o Groundwater monitoring at IR Site 26 (northernmost hangar in the western hangar row)
is being conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of in situ bioremediation treatment there.
o Radiological status surveys of selected buildings to rule out potential radiological
residues are ongoing.
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.
o Mobilization and other preparation for dredging Seaplane Lagoon are taking place. 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 for the week of November 29. Additional
excavation of metals contaminated soiLis scheduled for the week of December 6.
Expanded Site Inspection for FED -1A, FED -2B, FED -2C
The Navy previewed the draft final Expanded SI report for the FED-to-FED parcels in the
runway area. This report builds augments the May 2008 draft SI report for these FED-to-FED
parcels to present and evaluate the results of newly collected data, which address data gaps,
agency concerns, recommendations for further action, and transfer. The expanded SI field work
included analysis of 577 soil samples and 80 groundwater samples. The draft final report
recommends no further evaluation for FED -2B (wetlands in the southeastern portion of the
runways) and FED -2C (a buffer strip immediately west of the western hangar row). The report
also recommends revising the boundary of IR. Site 33 to exclude the portions of it that are in
FED -2B. Finally, two areas are recommended for further groundwater monitoring. Of interest:
Mr. Jim Leach, a RAB member who is a civil engineer, stated that the concrete in the runways
RRI, 440 Nova Albion Way, Suite 1, San Rafael, California 94903 415.902.3123 fax 815.
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has enough value, when recycled as aggregate for new concrete, to pay for the cost of
demolishing it and transporting it offsite.
IR Site 32 Draft Final Radiological Characterization Survey Work Plan
The Navy explained its planned radiological characterization of soil in IR Site 32 (the Northwest
Ordnance Storage Area). IR Site 32 is immediately east of IR Site 1 (1945 -1956 Disposal
Area). IR Site 32 was expanded to include much of IR Site 1, excepting mainly its landfill cells,
after investigation of the landfill showed that its radiologically contaminated soil is more
widespread and extends further eastward than formerly believed. One major objective of the
radiological surveying IR Site 32 is to document the eastern and southern boundaries of the
radiological contamination. The boundary of IR Site 32 will be revised to encompass the full
extent of radiologically contaminated soil. The survey field work will occur in January through
March 2011, and a draft revised RI/FS for IR Site 32 will be issued in May.
RRI, 440 Nova Albion Way, Suite 1, San Rafael, California 94903 415.902.3123 fax 815.572.8600
Item 6-A is an oral report
A Community Planning Workbook will be provided
to the Board under separate cover
To download a digital version of this workbook, or to participate in an online
workbook, please visit:
http://www.alamedaboint-goindforward.com/Documents-Going-Forward
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