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

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 · 1:00 PM AM · Hearing Room One - 1st Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland Redevelopment Agency and Community & Economic Development Committee held a meeting to approve several major development and infrastructure projects, with a focus on transforming key areas like the Oakland Army Base and creating new mixed-use and affordable housing developments. Most agenda items were approved and will move forward to a City Council meeting on July 20, 2010.

Key Decisions

  • Oakland Army Base Infrastructure Development Fund Passed
  • Authorize Economic Consulting Services Passed
  • Mixed-Use Development on San Pablo/Telegraph Avenue Block Passed
  • Neighborhood Retail Center Development Passed
  • Fruitvale BART Parking Lot Property Acquisition 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 22, 2010
    Action: Approve the Minutes Passed

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

  5. CED20713 Untitled item
    City Resolution
  6. 3 Subject: As-Needed Economic Consulting Services From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution 1) Allocating Up To $970,000 From Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Broadway/Macarthur/San Pablo, Central City East, Central District, Coliseum, Oakland Army Base, And West Oakland Redevelopment Funds For As Needed Economic Consulting Services; And 2) Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Select Four Or More economic Consulting Firms And To Negotiate, Award, And Execute Professional Services Agreements With The Selected Economic Consultants To Provide As-Needed Economic Consulting Services For The Broadway/MacArthur/San Pablo, Central City East, Central District, Coliseum, Oakland Army Base, And West Oakland Redevelopment Project Areas In An Amount Not To Exceed $250,000 Per Contract Without Returning To The Agency
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 4 2) Adopt An Agency Resolution Approving A Five-Year Agreement With San Jose Arena Management, Limited Liability Corporation To Manage And Operate The Oakland Ice Center For A Percentage Of Net Revenue Pursuant To Specific Criteria
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 5 Subject: First Amendment To The Joint Exercise Of Powers Agreement From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing A First Amendment To Joint Exercise Of Powers Agreement Between The Redevelopment Agency And The State Of California To Facilitate The Possible Sale Of The Elihu M. Harris Oakland State Building
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Cinsent Calendar Item The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 6 Subject: Lion Creek Crossings Phase IV Rental Project From: Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Amending Resolution Number 2010-0040 C.M.S. To Increase The Affordability Level, In The Event Of Foreclosure, From 50% To 60% Of Area Median Income For The Lion Creek Crossings Phase IV Rental Project Located At 69th Avenue And Snell Street, To Be Developed By The East Bay Local Development Corporation And The Related Companies Of California Jointly; And
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on July 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 7 Subject: Central City East Redevelopment Project - Extension From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing A One-Year Extension Of The Project Area Committee For The Central City East Redevelopment Project To July 29, 2011
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Brunner, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 8 Subject: Infrastructure Development Fund - Oakland Army Base From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Establishment Of A Joint Infrastructure Development Fund In The Initial Amount of Sixteen Million And Three Hundred Thousand ($16,300,000) For The Development Of Infrastructure, Public Utilities And Public Streets On The Former Oakland Army Base
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member Reid, that this matter be Approve the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to the Meeting of the Oakland City Council, due back on July 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 09-1540-1 2) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator, Without Returning To The Agency Board, To Negotiate And Execute A Cost Sharing Agreement Between The Redevelopment Agency And The Port Of Oakland For The Development Of Infrastructure, Public Utilities, And Public Streets On The Former Oakland Army Base Committing A Total Of No More Than Thirty-Two Million Dollars ($32,000,000) Of Agency Funds To The Development: And
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, 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 20, 2010 to add language that requires the allocation and appropriation of funds to come back to Council for final approval. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 09-1540-2 3) An Agency Resolution Authorizing A) An Amendment To The Exclusive Negotiating Agreement With AMB Property Corporation/California Capital Group (AMB/CCG) To Reflect That The Agency, Through Its Joint Infrastructure Development Fund Established For The Development Of The Former Oakland Army Base; Shall Contribute Up To A Maximum Amount Of $240,000 For Required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) And National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reviews And Reports For The Construction Of Infrastructure, Public Utilities, And Public Streets On The Former Army Base; And B) A Waiver Of The Advertising And Request For Proposal/Qualification Process And An Award Of A Contract To LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) For The Provision Of Required CEQA And NEPA Reviews And Reports In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $360,000
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, 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 20, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 9 Subject: Construction Of Public Improvements - Oakland Army Base From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Federal, State And Local Grant Funding For Planning, Design, And Construction Of Infrastructure Improvements On The Former Oakland Army Base Including, But Not Limited To, Environmental Remediation, Materials Import And Surcharging, Rail Expansion, Public Utilities, Streets, And Landscaping, Without Returning To The Agency Board
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, 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 20, 2010 to add language that requires the allocation and appropriation of funds to come back to Council for final approval.as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 10 Subject: Redevelopment Survey Area From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Designating The Lowell Street/Golden Gate/Gaskill Neighborhoods, Adjacent To The Broadway/Macarthur/ San Pablo Redevelopment Project Area, As A Redevelopment Survey Area
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 11 Subject: Mixed-Use Development From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing An Exclusive Negotiating Agreement With Sunfield Development, LLC Or A Related Entity To Develop A Mixed-Use Development On Portions Of The Block Bounded By San Pablo Avenue, Telegraph Avenue, 18th Street, And 19th Street
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 12 Subject: Neighborhood-Serving Retail Center From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Authorizing An Exclusive Negotiating Agreement With Sunfield Development, LLC, For Disposition Of Eleven Agency-Owned Parcels Bounded By Foothill Boulevard, Seminary Avenue And Bancroft Avenue, And Development Of A Neighborhood-Serving Retail Center; And
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Brunner, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 09-1557-1 2) An Agency Resolution Authorizing An Exclusive Negotiating Agreement With Sunfield Development, LLC, For Disposition Of Agency-Owned Parcel Bounded By Foothill Boulevard And 73rd Avenue, And Development Of A Mixed Use City Library And Peralta Community College Educational Learning Center And Community Retail Component
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 13 Subject: Jefferson Oaks Apartments Project From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Approving The Relocation Plans For The Oaks Hotel And Jefferson Hotel For The Jefferson Oaks Apartments Affordable Housing Project
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. 09-1558-1 2) A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 82649 C.M.S. To Reduce The Number Of Units From 110 To 102 For The Jefferson Oaks Apartments Project Located At 1424 Jefferson Street
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. 09-1558-2 3) An Agency Resolution Approving The Relocation Plans And Replacement Housing Plan For The Jefferson Oaks Apartments Project, And Amending Agency Resolution No. 2003-54 C.M.S. To Exempt The Jefferson Oaks Apartments Project From The Agency's Replacement Housing Policy For Single Room Occupancy Units: And
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. 09-1558-3 4) An Agency Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2010-0045 C.M.S. To Reduce The Number Of Units From 110 To 102 For The Jefferson Oaks Apartments Project Located At 1424 Jefferson Street
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  23. 14 Subject: Fruitvale Bart Parking Lot From: Community And Economic Development Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Acquisition Of 3.41 Acres Of Real Property At The Fruitvale BART Parking Lot Located In The Coliseum Redevelopment Project Area, From The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, For $6,000,000, And Authorizing Up To $20,000 For Real Estate Closing Costs
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, 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 20, 2010 as a Non-Consent item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  24. 15 Subject: Proposed Foods Co Supermarket And Fuel Station From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommenationagency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An Exclusive Negotiating Agreement With Ralphs/ Food 4 Less Grocery Company For Development Of A Proposed Foods Co Supermarket And Fuel Station At The Northeast Corner Of 66th Avenue And San Leandro Street
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Brunner, 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 20, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:

  25. 16 Subject: Revenue Projections Revision From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Amending Resolution Numbers 2009-0072, 2009-0090 And 2010-0055 C.M.S. To Amend The Agency Budget For Fiscal Years 2010-2011 To Revise Appropriations Related To An Overpayment Of Tax Increment Revenue To The Oak Center And Stanford/Adeline Redevelopment Areas; And An Underrealization Of Tax Increment Revenue In Fiscal Year 2009-2010; And
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item The motion carried by the following vote:

  26. 09-1569-1 2) A Resolution Forgiving The Remaining Interest And Principal Owed On The $3,285,131 Debt From The Redevelopment Agency Under The 1966 Oak Center Repayment Contract
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  27. 17 Subject: George P. Scotlan Memorial Convention Center - Repairs From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt An Agency Resolution Authorizing Allocation Of Agency Funds In An Amount Of Up To $4,000,000 For Necessary Capital Improvements, Repairs And Rehabilitation To The George P. Scotlan Memorial Convention Center, And Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An Amendment To The Management Agreement With Integrated Services Corporation To Include Construction Management For The $4,000,000 In Capital Improvements, Including Up To $153,000 For Management Fees
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  28. 18 Subject: Recovery Zone Bond Issuance From: Finance And Management Agency Recommendation: Adopt A Revised Resolution Approving The Application Of The City's Recovery Zone Economic Development Bond Issuance Authority Initial Allocation $5,045,000 And Any Additional Allocations To The MacArthur Transit Village Within The Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Oakland Broadway/Macarthur/San Pablo Redevelopment Project Area And The Obligations To Be Issued With Respect Thereto [TITLE CHANGE]
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  29. 09-1615-1 2) A Revised Resolution Determining To Apply The City's Recovery Zone Facility Bond Issuance Authority Initial Allocation Of $7,581,000, And Any Additional Allocations To The Financing Of Various Facilities To Be Aquired, Constructed And Installed By Ports America Oakland And Declaring Intent To Issue Revenue Bonds
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Brunner, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  30. 19 Subject: Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Submitting Amendments To The Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance, On The City Council's Own Motion, To The Electors At The November 2, 2010 Statewide General Election, To Clarify The Original Intent Of That Ordinance Regarding Vacating Tenants From Nonconforming (Illegal) Rental Units And Adding Additional Requirements Thereto, To Set Out The Rent Board's Existing Implied Regulatory Authority Into The Ordinance, To Modify The Ordinance To Permit The City Council To Approve Rent Board Regulations, And To Expand The City Council's Authority To Revise The Ordinance In The Event Any Provision Is Prospectively Found Invalid By A Court Or Is Affected By State Law; Consolidating The Election With The Statewide General Election; And Directing The City Clerk To Fix The Date For Submission Of Arguments And Provide For Notice And Publication In Accordance With The November 2, 2010 Statewide General Election (TITLE CHANGE)
    City Resolution
    Action: Deferred - DEFUNCT
  31. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  32. Adjournment
  33. 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.
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    City Resolution
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  36. 09-1537-1 2) A City Resolution Amending Resolution No. 82652 C.M.S. To Increase The Affordability Level, In The Event Of Foreclosure, From 50% To 60% Of Area Median Income For The Lion Creek Crossings Phase Iv Rental Project Located At 69th Avenue And Snell Street, To Be Developed By The East Bay Local Development Corporation And The Related Companies Of California Jointly
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Reid, seconded by Member Kernighan, 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 20, 2010 as a Consent Calendar item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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