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

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 · 2:00 PM AM · Sgt. Mark Dunakin Rm. 1st Floor

TL;DR

The City of Oakland held a special meeting to discuss development plans for the former Oakland Army Base, focusing on infrastructure cost-sharing with the Port of Oakland and negotiating a development agreement with AMB Property/California Capital Group. The meeting approved critical steps to redevelop this strategic urban area, potentially bringing new economic opportunities to the city.

Key Decisions

  • Infrastructure Cost-Sharing Agreement with Port of Oakland Passed
  • Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Extension with AMB Property/California Capital Group Passed
  • Reimbursement of Up to $14.1 Million for Planning and Design Work Passed
  • Waiver of Proposal Process for Infrastructure Improvements Passed

Agenda

  1. Roll Call / Call to Order
  2. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
  3. 1 Approval of the Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on March 8, 2011
    Action: Approve as Submitted Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, to Approve as Submitted. 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 President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, seconded by Member Nadel, to Approve as Submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. ced232911 Untitled item
    City Resolution
  6. 3 Subject: Development Of Infrastrusture - Cost Sharing Agreement From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Authorizing The Agency Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Cost Sharing Agreement Between The Redevelopment Agency And The Port Of Oakland For The Development Of Infrastructure Including Public Utilities, And Public Streets On The Former Oakland Army Base; And
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, 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 April 5, 2011 as a Non - Consent item The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 10-0412-1 2) A City Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Cost Sharing Agreement Between The City And The Port Of Oakland For The Development Of Infrastructure Including Public Utilities And Public Streets On The Former Oakland Army Base
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, 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 April 5, 2011 as a Non-Consent item The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 4 Subject: Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Amendment From: Community And Economic Development Agency Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Agency Resolution Authorizing: (1) The Agency Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Second Amendment To The Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) With AMB Property, L.P./California Capital Group ("AMB/CCG") For A Development On The Former Oakland Army Base ("Base") To: A. Extend The ENA Term From April 22, 2011 To The Earlier Of April 22, 2012 Or The Execution Of A Lease Disposition And Development Agreement, With The Provision For An Automatic Extension Of The Term Of Up To April 22, 2013 If There Is A Delay In Completing A Certification For The Project Under The California Environmental Quality Act Or The National Environmental Policy Act; And B. Provide For: (A) Reimbursement To California Capital Group ("CCG") Of Up To A Maximum Amount Of $14,100,000 For The Third Party Consultants Cost Of The Planning And Design Work For The Base's Infrastructure, Public Utilities, And Public Streets; (B) Approval Of CCG's Proposal For A Development Team, Scope Of Work, Budget, And Schedule For The Planning And Design Work; (C) Elimination Of The Requirement To Accommodate The Oakland Produce Market And The Oakland Film Center As Part Of The Development; (D) Expansion Of The Development Area To Include The Former Oakland Maritime Support Services ENA Site In The East Gateway Area; And (E) Release Of AMB Property, L.P. From Responsibility For The Planning And Design Work, And Designating CCG As The Sole Party Responsible For The Planning And Design Work (2) A Waiver Of The Advertising And Request For Proposal/Qualifications Process And An Award Of The Planning And Design Of Infrastructure Improvements For The Port-Oriented Railyard And 7th Street Overpass Work, In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $3,850,212.00, To CCG [TITLE CHANGE]; AND
    ORA Resolution
    Action: Approved as Amended the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, 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 April 5, 2011 as a Non-Consent item The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 10-0495-1 2) A City Resolution Authorizing: (1) The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Between The City Of Oakland And AMB Property, L.P./California Capital Group (AMB/CCG) For A Development On The Former Oakland Army Base Without Returning To City Council; And (2) A Waiver Of The Advertising And Request For Proposal/Qualifications Process And An Award Of The Planning And Design Of Infrastructure Improvements For The Port-Oriented Railyard And 7th Street Overpass Work, In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $3,850,212.00, To CCG [TITLE CHANGE]
    City Resolution
    Action: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed

    A motion was made by Member Nadel, seconded by President Pro Tempore De La Fuente, 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 April 5, 2011 as a Non-Consent item The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
  11. Adjournment
  12. 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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