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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Minutes 2008-07-23°°~x's~'~~ MINUTES o r~+ y SPECIAL MEETING C'~LIFOR~lA RI~;DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL SERVICh~S BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008 CALLED TO ORDER: 6:31 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Boardmembers Addiego, Garbarino and Mullin, Vice Chairwoman Matsumoto and Chairman Gonzalez. Absent: None. Public Comments -comments were limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda. None. 2. Resolution No. 16-2008 authorizing the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency to execute a contract. with MVE & Partners for preparation of the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue Land Use & Specific Plan, in an amount not to exceed $583,299.00. Economic Development Coordinator Lappen presented the staff report recommending execution of a contract for preparation of the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue Land Use & Specific Plan. He advised that five (5) consulting firms had been considered for the project and MVE & Partners was the most qualified and provided the best organizational fit. He acknowledged members of the MVE team that were present. Vice Chairwoman Matsumoto invited the consultants to provide additional background. Erin Miller an Urban Designer with MVE & Partners' Oakland Office introduced herself and Ron Golem, a Principal with Bay Area Economics, which firm would serve as asub-consultant for economic and development issues related to the project. Ms. Miller explained the project would take seven (7) months to a year to complete. In collaboration with various sub- consultants, MVE & Partners planned to prepare a Market Financial Feasibility Study and assist with the understanding of possibilities for the site. Vice Chairwoman Matsumoto emphasized the importance of determining what was economically feasible as well as determining the best use for the land. She advised that as part of the process, it was expected that the consultants would determine the best use for land given traffic considerations and anticipated future modifications to Kaiser Hospital facilities. Chairman Gonzalez advised he was very excited about possibilities for the site. He questioned how many meetings the consultant had planned with the community. Ms. Miller responded the scope of work called for three (3) broad community meetings. She noted also that the consulting team intended to work directly with property owners having an immediate stake in the project. Boardmember Mullin questioned MVE's relationship with sub-consultants on the project. Ms. Miller advised a separate scope of work governed subcontracts on the project. She further explained the environmental analysis had been separated from the visioning and traffic analyses. She noted her firm had worked with each of the sub-consultants in the past. Vice Chairwoman Matsumoto questioned whether the consultants would be utilized for expertise related to obtaining grant money for the Grand Boulevard Initiative. Economic Development Coordinator Lappen advised this was intended, as was the inclusion of ongoing recommendations for pursuit of funding to permit execution and maintenance of the project. Motion- Boardmember Garbarino/Second- Vice Chairwoman Matsumoto: to approve Resolution No. 16-2008. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 3. Public Hearing -Resolution No. 17-2008 approving the lease of Redevelopment Agency Property located at One (1) Chestnut Avenue to Green Building Exchange, and authorizing execution of a Lease Agreement. Economic Development Coordinator Lappen explained the proposed lease pertained to Agency property located at the site of the former Ron Price Dealership and presented the opportunity of an alternative use for the building far at least a period of three (3) years, and possibly longer depending on the Specific Plan outcome. He further advised the Green Building Exchange was currently operating in Redwood City and served as an education source related to green building options. The facility in South San Francisco would also include an alternative fuel vehicle component. Rent was proposed at $1 /year and the Green Building Exchange would be responsible for tenant improvements. He then introduced Dave Xepoleas, Director of Sales and Marketing with the Green Building Exchange. Mr. Xepoleas advised the entity was focused on education. Accordingly, it had installed kiosks in city and county facilities encouraging green building initiatives. The organization also sponsored meetings with citizens and members of the building industry to provide education regarding the incorporation of environmentally friendly construction elements. SPECIAL RDA MEETING JULY 23, 2008 MINUTES PAGE 2 Chairman Gonzalez expressed appreciation for the Green Building Exchange's Work. Boardmember Mullin questioned whether the Green Building Exchange provided consulting for industries and/or businesses, or whether the organization was geared more towards the consumer or homeowner level. Mr. Xepoleas responded that, while the organization didn't provide direct consulting services to businesses, consultants occupied the exhibit space from time to time. Boardmember Garbarino nuestioned whether the organization had a marketing plan and/or outreach program. Mr. Xepoleas responded that the Green Building Exchange had been operating for 18 months and was based on a successful business plan that would be applied in its outreach efforts in South San Francisco. Public Hearing opened: 6:50 p.m. Public Hearing closed: 6:50 p.m. Boardmember Addiego stated support for the lease and appreciation for the creativity of the Green Building Exchange. He noted the property could lease for roughly $36,000.00/year conservatively, and opined that the Agency's commitment to a $1.00/year lease for a three (3) year period demonstrated an investment in the greater good. He expressed excitement at the possibilities that could come from the Green Building Exchange's work. Mr. Xepoleas opined that returns on the educational piece would be worthwhile and would benefit the City and County. Motion-Boardmember Addiego/Second-Vice Chairwoman Matsumoto: to approve Resolution No. 17-2008. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 4. Adjournment. Being no further business, Chairman Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m. Submitted Approved by: i ~~~"~"' Krist artinelli-L~ son, Clerk Pedro Gonzalez, hairman City of , ou i San Francisco City of South San Francisco SPECIAL RDA MEETING JULY 23, 2008 MINUTES PAGE 3