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2004-08-04 Regular ARRA MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, August 4, 2004 The meeting convened at 5:47 p.m. with Mayor Johnson presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Beverly Johnson, Mayor, City of Alameda Tony Daysog, Boardmember, City of Alameda Barbara Kerr, Boardmember, City of Alameda Frank Matarrese, Boardmember, City of Alameda Marie Gilmore, Boardmember, City of Alameda 2. CONSENT CALENDAR 2-A. Recommendation to approve an amendment to the Bessie Coleman Court Inv. Legally Binding Agreement and Property Lease extending the term from April 30, 2057 to September 30, 2059. There were no speaker slips. Member Gilmore motioned for approval of the Consent Calendar item. The motion was seconded by Member Daysog and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes-5; Noes-0; Abstentions-0. 3. PRESENTATION 3-A. Presentation/update on Alameda Point Navy Negotiations and Land Use Planning. Stephen Proud, Alameda Point Project manager, provided an update on the conversations and negotiations with the Navy, as well as the land planning process. He noted that a budget update would be provided for the project itself. He displayed a presentation summarizing these activities. Mr. Proud advised that to date, approximately $670,000 had been spent, most of it on the Navy conveyance process. Mr. Proud noted that they had met with the Navy on July 21, 2004. Mr. Proud noted that they found that some of the infrastructure numbers were higher than they originally anticipated. Mr. Proud advised that they held an in-depth discussion on the environmental process, particularly the CERCLA process. 2-B 1 G:\CITYCLRK\Minutes\ARRA Minutes 1994-2010\2004\2004-08-04 Regular ARRA Minutes.doc Member Daysog noted that the City submitted a business proposal stating the number of homes, and that the proposal was not consistent with another document that stated that there would be more homes. He inquired whether that was an issue at this point. Mr. Proud noted that was an impetus in re-engaging the Navy in the conversation. Mr. Proud advised that another meeting with the Navy was scheduled for August 11 in San Diego In response to Member Gilmore’s inquiry, Mr. Proud confirmed that the Navy and City will have come to consensus on the land value based on the assumptions built into the economic model. Mr. Proud noted that with respect to land planning, they held weekly meetings with Roma to familiarize with the concepts, to work through the constraints, and to consider some land uses based on some of the information they have received from the Navy. They will also meet with the APAC and ARRA Board after each workshop to discuss the feedback from the community, and what that may mean for future workshops. Mr. Proud noted that they were preparing a self-guided tour that featured selected highlights. The first workshop will be held August 28, 2004. Andrew Thomas, Alameda Planning Department, noted that the transportation effort would also be addressed during the one-year effort, wherein the transportation information would be integrated into these workshops. Mr. Thomas advised that the PDC would be further explained in small working group discussions, facilitated by staff and consultants. 4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4-A. Recommendation to approve a contract amendment with Northgate Environmental for environmental consulting services at Alameda Point for FY 2004-05 in the amount of $200,000. No speaker slips were submitted. Member Kerr motioned for approval of a contract amendment with Northgate Environmental for environmental consulting services at Alameda Point for FY 2004-05 in the amount of $200,000. The motion was seconded by Member Matarrese and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes-5; Noes-0; Abstentions-0. 5. ORAL REPORTS 5-A. Oral report from APAC. Chair Lee Perez reported that they had worked very hard with Mr. Thomas and City staff so that they could be most helpful in terms of their experience and in disseminating the information. 2 G:\CITYCLRK\Minutes\ARRA Minutes 1994-2010\2004\2004-08-04 Regular ARRA Minutes.doc 5-B. Oral report from Member Matarrese, RAB representative. Member Matarrese advised that the meeting would be held on August 5, and that he planned to attend. 5-C. Oral report from the Executive Director (non-discussion items). There was no oral report from the Executive Director. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) There were no oral communications. 7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Vice Mayor Daysog appreciated the East Housing Report, and requested an off-agenda status report on the Least Tern refuge being shaped differently by the different agencies involved. In response to Member Kerr’s question regarding the Predator Management Agreement, Debbie Potter advised that it was originally meant to be a three-party agreement between the Navy, the City and U.S. Fish & Wildlife. In response to Mayor Johnson’s question, Ms. Potter confirmed that the City would be part of that negotiation because the land would be conveyed to the City. 8. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION OF THE ARRA TO CONSIDER CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: 8-A. Property: Alameda Naval Air Station Negotiating parties: ARRA, Navy, and Alameda Point Community Partners Under negotiation: Price and Terms Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session, if any: The Mayor announced that the ARRA met in closed session and obtained a briefing from its Real Property Negotiators on the status of negotiations with the Navy. 9. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the open session meeting at 6:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Irma Frankel ARRA Secretary 3 G:\CITYCLRK\Minutes\ARRA Minutes 1994-2010\2004\2004-08-04 Regular ARRA Minutes.doc