2004-11-18 Regular ARRA MinutesAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, November 18, 2004
The meeting convened at 5:50 p.m. with Mayor Johnson presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Beverly Johnson, Mayor, City of Alameda
Tony Daysog, Boardmember, City of Alameda
Frank Matarrese, Boardmember, City of Alameda
Marie Gilmore, Boardmember, City of Alameda
Absent: Barbara Kerr, Boardmember, City of Alameda
Mayor Johnson advised that Member Kerr was representing the City of Alameda at the League of
California Cities conference.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2-A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 2004.
2-B. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 2004.
2-C. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 2004.
2-D. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 2004.
Member Gilmore motioned for approval of the Consent Calendar items. The motion was
seconded by Member Matarrese and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes – 4; 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 identified two key areas:
1. The acquisition of the property from the Navy.
2. The ongoing land planning effort, working towards a preliminary development
concept for Alameda Point.
Mr. Proud provided an overview of meetings with the Navy economic consultant team, in order
to continue the dialogue and financial analysis and economic model they had been preparing. The
Navy brought two new staff members on board to address historic preservation issues at Alameda
Point, and to examine their obligations under an MOA for the historic district. They will also
assist the ARRA in developing its process in reuse resources within the historic district itself.
2-B
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Mr. Proud noted that the monthly meeting with the Navy continued the discussion regarding
property conveyance at Alameda Point. Several topics were addressed and elaborated upon:
1. The status of the new BRAC Project Management Office.
2. Final changes of the Draft Base Case Land Use Plan.
The historic district was discussed, as well as a grant for transit options.
Mr. Proud noted that the third item was a discussion of the long-term development timeline, and
added that the Navy asked many questions about DDAs and the timeline for the environmental
review process. The last discussion item dealt the Base Case Land Use Plan and the related
economic model have continued to be refined.
The next public workshop will be held at the Mastick Senior Center on December 2, 2004.
Subsequent public workshops will be held in February, April, and June, 2005.
Member Gilmore thanked Mr. Proud for a thorough report, and expressed concern about the poor
turnout in the past. She inquired whether further discussion about improving turnout may be
necessary.
Member Matarrese and Mayor Johnson suggested having the community meetings in conjunction
with the Planning Board Meetings.
4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4-A. Recommendation to approve a contract amendment with Economic & Planning
Systems, Inc. (EPS) for negotiation support services at Alameda Point in the amount
of $137,000.
Mr. Proud noted that the development of the economic model has been an intensive process with
a tremendous impact if the contract is not retained. He noted that EPS has expertise vital to the
conveyance that City staff did not possess.
Mr. Proud confirmed that this amount was still within the ARRA budget and contingency. He
added that this amount was factored into the line item at the last budget presentation before the
ARRA.
Member Matarrese motioned for approval of authorization of a contract amendment with
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) for negotiation support services at Alameda
Point in the amount of $137,000. The motion was seconded by Member Gilmore and passed
by the following voice vote: Ayes – 4; Noes – 0; Abstentions – 0.
5. ORAL REPORTS
5-A Oral report from APAC.
Chair Lee Perez noted that they held a very productive workshop the previous night to review the
issues discussed by Mr. Proud.
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5-B. Oral report from Member Matarrese, RAB representative.
Member Matarrese was unable to attend the previous meeting. The next meeting would be held
December 2, 2004, immediately prior to the workshop at Mastick Center.
5-C. Oral report from the Executive Director (non-discussion items).
Paul Benoit advised that at the 10/6 ARRA Board meeting, there was discussion regarding new
leases that would impact the City’s ability to redevelop. The Board wanted to be apprised when
long-term leases were signed and/or renewed.
Nanette Banks summarized the leasing program, explaining that any lease over seven years was
considered to be significant. Mayor Johnson believed that any lease longer than a year should
come before the ARRA Board.
This issue will be agendized for the next regular ARRA meeting.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative, provided an update following a significant fire the
previous Friday night, which displaced 16 households on Bessie Coleman Court.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Vice Mayor Daysog advised that Alameda beat Encinal in their “big game.”
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.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the open session meeting at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Irma Frankel
ARRA Secretary
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