*Special Concurrent Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and Council Community & Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 · 3:00 PM AM · Hearing Room One - 1st Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland Redevelopment Agency and City Council met to discuss several urban development projects, including major renovations for the Fox Theater and plans for the former Oakland Army Base. The meeting approved multiple resolutions to move forward with city redevelopment and infrastructure improvements.

Key Decisions

  • Fox Theater Renovation Project Passed
  • Central City East Redevelopment Project Implementation Plan Passed
  • Master Developer Selection for Former Oakland Army Base Passed
  • St. Joseph's Professional Center Relocation Passed
  • Central District Basement Backfill and Repair Program Expansion Passed

Agenda

  1. Roll Call / Call to Order
  2. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  3. 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on June 24, 2008
    Action: Approve the Minutes Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Chang, to Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. 2 Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items
    Action: Approve as Submitted Passed

    A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Chang, to Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. 07-08 CED PEND Untitled item
    City Resolution
  6. 3 Subject: Central City East Redevelopment Project - Implementation Plan From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Adopting The 2008-2013 Implementation Plan For the Central City East Redevelopment Project; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 07-1173-1 2) A Resolution Authorizing A One-Year Extension Of The Project Area Committee For The Central City East Redevelopment Project To July 29, 2009
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Brunner, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 4 Subject: West Oakland Community Advisory Group Report From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Receive The Annual Report Regarding The Former Oakland Army Base From The West Oakland Community Advisory Group (WOCAG)
    Informational Report
    Action: Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 5 Subject: Master Developer Selection From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Action On A Report And Recommendations Regarding The Selection Of A Master Developer For A 108-Acre Portion Of The Former Oakland Army Base
    Report and Recommendation
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 6 Subject: St. Joseph's Professional Center Relocation From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Approving The Relocation Plan For The St. Joseph's Professional Center At 2647 International Boulevard; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 07-1369-1 2) An Agency Resolution Approving The Relocation Plan For The St. Joseph's Professional Center At 2647 International Boulevard
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 7 Subject: East Gateway Development Area From: Community and Economic Development Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: (1) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Supplemental Agreement No. 1-B, Which Supplements Section 6.5 Of The Memorandum Of Agreement Among The City Of Oakland, The Oakland Redevelopment Agency And The Port Of Oakland Relating To The Fair Share Basis Cost Agreement For The Deconstruction Of Buildings 804, 805, 806, 807, And 808 Within The East Gateway Development Area Of The Former Oakland Army Base;
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 07-1383-1 (2) A City Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Supplemental Agreement No. 1-B, Which Supplements Section 6.5 Of The Memorandum Of Agreement Among The City Of Oakland, The Oakland Redevelopment Agency And The Port Of Oakland Relating To The Fair Share Basis Cost Agreement For The Deconstruction Of Buildings 804, 805, 806, 807, And 808 Within The East Gateway Development Area Of The Former Oakland Army Base;
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 07-1383-2 (3) An Agency Resolution Contributing An Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,505,838 From The OBRA Operations Fund (9570), West Oakland Base Reuse Organization (88679), Bay Bridge Gateway Project (S235323), Miscellaneous Contract Services Account (54919) To The City Of Oakland For The City's Fair Share Cost Of Deconstructing Buildings 804, 805, 806, 807 And 808 Within The East Gateway Development Area Of The Former Oakland Army Base;
    City Resolution
    Action: Committee action was postponed - DEFUNCT
  15. 07-1383-3 (4) A City Resolution Accepting And Appropriating A Contribution Of Redevelopment Agency Funds Under The Cooperation Agreement In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,505,838 To Fund The City's Fair Share Cost Of Deconstructing Buildings 804, 805, 806, 807 And 808 Within The East Gateway Development Area Of The Former Oakland Army Base
    City Resolution
    Action: Committee action was postponed - DEFUNCT
  16. 8 Subject: Quarterly Newsletter For Redevelopment Agency From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Negotiate, Execute And Amend Professional Services Contracts As Needed Without Returning To The Agency For The Design, Development And Production Of A Quarterly Newsletter For The Redevelopment Agency In An Amount Not To Exceed $60,000 For Fiscal Year 2008-2009
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 9 Subject: St. Mary's Contract From: Community and Economic Development Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator, Or Her Designee, To Negotiate And Enter Into A Grant Agreement With St. Mary's Center In An Amount Not To Exceed $350,000 For The Period Of July 1, 2008 To June 30, 2009 For The Acquisition Of Properties For St. Mary's Center Village At 925 Brockhurst Street
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 10 Subject: Central District Basement Backfill And Repair Program Expansion From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2008-0006 C.M.S. To: (1) Revise And Expand The Central District Basement Backfill And Repair Program, (2) Allocate An Additional $2,000,000 For The Revised And Expanded Program For A Total Aggregate Amount Of $3,100,000 From Fiscal Year 2007-2009 Central District Funds, And (3) Authorize The Agency Administrator To Make Grants And Loans Under The Program Without Returning To The Agency
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Reid, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 11 Subject: Property Improvements - 8603 & 8701 Hillside Street From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing An Owner Participation Agreement With Pineview Partners, LLC, And Lenin Anne For The Rehabilitation Of 8603 & 8701 Hillside Street In The Central City East Redevelopment Project Area, Including Agency Funding In An Amount Not To Exceed $275,000
    City Resolution
    Action: Continued
  20. 12 Subject: Fox Theater Project From: Community and Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Amend The Disposition And Development Agreement To Provide For A Bridge Loan Between The Agency And Fox Oakland Theater Inc (FOT), A Non-Profit Entity, In An Amount Not To Exceed $7,450,000 To Fund The Completion Of The Fox Theater Renovation Project;
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Reid, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. 07-1464-1 2) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Enter Into A Tenant Improvement Grant Agreement Between The Agency And GASS Entertainment Inc. In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,000,000, To Fund The Completion Of The Fox Theater Renovation Project;
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Reid, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. 07-1464-2 3) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Enter Into A Loan Agreement Between The Agency And Fox Theater Master Tenant, LLC In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,700,000 To Fund Needed Tenant Improvements In The Fox Theater;
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Reid, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  23. 07-1464-3 4) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Enter Into A Loan Agreement Between The Agency And The Oakland School For The Arts In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,300,000 To Fund The Tenant Improvements In The New Wrap-Around Portion Of The Building;
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Reid, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  24. 07-1464-4 5) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Apply For, Accept And Appropriate Grant Funds From The Following: (1) California Cultural And Historical Endowment Grant In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,400,000; (2) Department Of Housing And Community Development Infill Infrastructure Grant In An Amount Not To Exceed $10,000,000; And A Federal Housing And Urban Development Grant In An Amount Not To Exceed $3,000,000; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Reid, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  25. 07-1464-5 6) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Accept And Appropriate $68,750 In Historic Mitigation Funds From Signature At Broadway Grand LLC, For The Fox Theater Project
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Chang, that this matter be Approve as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency / City Council, due back on July 15, 2008 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  26. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  27. Adjournment
  28. In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken.
  29. TDD