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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Minutes 1982-08-18 MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting August 18, 1982 TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room, Municipal Services Building CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Roberta C. Teglia called the South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Roberta Cerri Teglia, Vice Chairman Mark N. Addiego; Members Ronald G. Acosta, Emanuele N. Damonte, and Gus Nicolopulos Also present: Executive Director/Secretary C. Walter Birkelo; Assistant Secretary Louis Dell'Angela; Director of Finance Lipton; Director of Public Services Robert Yee; Homart representatives, Mr. John Aguilar and Mr. Charles Berling. AGENDA REVIEW: Executive Director Birkelo requested, as an added item, to discuss with the Board and bring them up to date on the proposed Gateway Boulevard extension. This item is for information and to assess the Board's feelings on the subject. APPROVAL OF HINUTES: Vice Chairman Addiego moved, seconded by Member Acosta, that the Minutes of the meeting of August 4, 1982, be approved. Hotion, as made and seconded, was unanimously approved. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Vice Chairman Addiego moved, seconded by Hember Damonte, that the claims, as submitted for payment, be approved. Motion, as made and seconded, was unanimously approved. REVIEW OF EAST GRAND Mr. Birkelo explained that this item is on Council's agenda and it is AVE. RAILROAD GRADE Council's approval that is required to go to bid. He stated that since SEPARATION PROJECT; the Agency was to pay for the local share of the project, it should be APPROVAL OF PLANS TO reviewed to make sure that the Board has no objections as an Agency ADVERTISE FOR BIDS prior to action by Council. Director of Public Services Yee explained the funding of the Public Utilities Commission, $8.33 million, towards the project, funding through the Agency, and Homart's contribution's making it possible to now call for bids. He further explained that CH2M Hill has almost completed the plans and has been working with Caltrans. He remarked about the minor items not completed by Caltrans, i.e., detour signs, etc., but that they were willing that the City could go to bid and minor changes could be accommodated by change orders so as not to hold up Phase I commitment. REVIEW OF EAST GRAND He remarked that October 5 would be the bid opening and construction ~"~. RAILROAD GRADE could begin in November. He continued concerning the item of the ~ ARATION PROJECT scheduling with Homart for the opening of two lanes, west bound, for ~ ntinued) traffic. He stated Mr. Gordon Elliott, consultants from CH2M Hill, was present should the Agency Board have any questions. The Board expressed their concern relating to change orders as a result of Caltrans' delay in approval. This was answered by Mr. Yee that these were minor changes, and that the Board should evaluate the economic result of the delay. Hr. Yee further explained the issues and each Caltrans' department's review. He remarked that the bridge department had reviewed the structural integrity and had given its approval; and the only area in question was the detour signing. In answer to the Board's inquiry, he explained that the P.U.C. is the funding source and the administration of funding is through Caltrans. Member Acosta moved, seconded by Member Damonte, that the Redevelopment Agency Board formally recommend to the City Council to approve the Plans to be advertised for Bid. Motion, as made and seconded, was unanimously approved. DISCUSSION RE Executive Director Birkelo next requested direction from the Board AUXILIARY ROAD with respect to the auxiliary roa~ previously discussed. He recalled at the previous meeting there was discussion as to whether or not this project could be included in the assessment district that is currently under way. He explained the need to bring the Board up to date on the status of the staff's review and discussions to see if it would be feasible to continue. Director of Public Services explained the details and stated that the consulting firm of Wilsey & Ham has made a study and has determined the alignment as shown on the board this evening. Mr. Yee recommended the alignmen~as proposed, to be the one to pursue. Executive Director Birkelo stated that a letter had been received from Homart Company indicating their approval of this alignment. They had concurred that this scope of work should be put in the assessment district proceedings, but, also, that there would need to be some negotiations with regard to the funding of it which might involve some changes in the timing of the project. He stated that there was no further information on this aspect this evening. From the board Mr. Yee explained the proposed curving of Gateway Boule- vard east for the East Grand Avenue. He further explained that should the alingment stay and the need arise for this road, it could be costly and would present problems. The Board questioned the risks involved, the incurring of costs, and the inclusion of this area into the assessment district. Mr. Birkelo responded that costs are not automatically incurred by writing it into the assessment district, but that it will be a function 8/18/82 page 2 DISCUSSION RE of the negotiations to determine the financing. AUZILIARY ROAD i ntinued) It was the consensus of the Board that Staff be authorized to enter into negotiations. GOOD AND WELFARE: Chairman Teglia invited anyone in the audience to speak. No one spoke. ADJOURNMENT: Member Acosta moved, seconded by Member Damonte, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion, as made and seconded, was unanimously approved. Time of adjournment: 8:25 p.m. -RoDerta Cerri 'Teglia, Chairman South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, C. Walte~ Birkelo, Executive Director/Secretary South SAn Francisco Redevelopment Agency The entries of this Redevelopment Agency meeting show the action taken by the Board to dispose of the item. Oral presentations, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the office of the City Manager aQ¢ available for inspection, review, and copying. 8/18/82 page 3