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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRA Minutes 1997-09-02SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/2/97 Page 1 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 AT 7:30 PM Regular Meeting: Present: Barbara Heller, Vice -Chair San Rafael Redevelopment Agency: Paul M. Cohen, Member Cyr N. Miller, Member Gary O. Phillips, Member Absent: Albert J. Boro, Chairman Also Present: Rod Gould, Executive Director Gus Guinan, Assistant Agency Attorney Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary CLOSED SESSION - 7:00 PM None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: None Vice -Chair Heller introduced City staff to the members of the audience. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: 7:45 PM 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1997 (AS) Member Cohen asked to clarify the committee appointments for the Plaza Design Committee. He stated it was his understanding that staff would invite the two co-chairs of the ad hoc citizens group to serve on the Committee, and those two would represent the "at large" public seats, although the minutes indicated staff would invite the two co-chairs of the ad hoc citizens committee, and include one to two general public members, and a representative from the Business Improvement District. He stated if one or both of the two co-chairs declined to serve, then he would assume staff would find another method of inviting members of the general public to fill those slots, but not in addition to the two co-chairs. Member Cohen moved and Member Phillips seconded, to approve the minutes, as amended. AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Miller, Phillips & Vice -Chair Heller NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: Chairman Boro 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES NOT TO EXCEED $61,000 TO SETTLE TITLE DISPUTE FOR THE CITY CORPORATION YARD (RA) - File R-368 x (SRCC) 2-12-1 x (SRCC) 12-4 x (SRCC) 117 Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to adopt the Resolution authorizing expenditures not to exceed $61,000 to settle title dispute for the City Corporation Yard. RESOLUTION NO. 97-35 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $61, 000 TO SETTLE TITLE DISPUTE FOR THE CITY CORPORATION YARD AND PORTION OF ADJACENT RAILROAD PROPERTY. AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Miller, Phillips & Vice -Chair Heller NOES: MEMBERS: None SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/2/97 Page 1 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/2/97 Page 2 ABSENT: MEMBERS: Chairman Boro 3. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ABEY/ARNOLD ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR DESIGN ASSISTANCE WITH A DOWNTOWN PLAZA (RA) - File R-394 x R-393 Member Miller commented on the choice of Abey/Arnold Associates, Inc. for design assistance with a Downtown plaza, stating this was a stellar and remarkable choice, noting he had worked with Phil Abey on the Downtown Trees project. He reported if it had not been for his professional advice in fitting those trees Downtown in the the most difficult places, and in a way that really enhances this town, the entire project would have been a flop, noting Mr. Abey had been the backbone, the brains and the heart of the project. Mr. Miller stated he had also had the opportunity to work with Mr. Abey on the Vision for two and a half years, and that after two terms on the Design Review Board, Mr. Abey exhibits an absolute feeling for the Vision. Having worked with Mr. Abey, Mr. Miller reported his qualifications are outstanding; in addition, he is also a resident. Member Miller moved and Member Phillips seconded, to adopt the Resolution authorizing execution of professional services contract with Abey/Arnold Associates, Inc. for preparation of a Downtown plaza design. RESOLUTION NO. 97-36 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ABEY/ARNOLD ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF A DOWNTOWN PLAZA DESIGN. AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Miller, Phillips & Vice -Chair Heller NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: Chairman Boro AGENCY CONSIDERATION: 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF "WYE TRACK" PROPERTY (APN 130-021-22, 36, & 37) FROM SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,358,669. (RA) - File R-395 x R-368 Senior Redevelopment Specialist Nancy Mackle reported staff had been negotiating with Southern Pacific Transportation for the last several of months to purchase what is called the "Wye Track" property, explaining this is a "Y" shaped property located at the southern edge of where the Fair, Isaac property will be, and adjacent to the Shamrock Retail Center. She noted staff has pursued this property to assist in both of those projects, which will be coming before the Agency at a later date. Ms. Mackle stated the Agency would like to purchase the entire Wye, and then sell the right portion of the Wye to Shamrock, noting this would be brought to the Agency on September 15th, when they will be asked to approve a Disposition and Development Agreement. She reported the property has been surveyed and appraised, with a value of $13.50 per square foot for the developable portion. She stated there are portions that are water and setback areas, which have a lesser value, noting this had been calculated in the appraised value. Ms. Mackle reported the cost of the property would not exceed $1,358,669, stating it was important to note that $548,000 of that would come back to the Agency when part of the property is sold to Shamrock, so there is a net of $810,669. Member Cohen asked if the valuation on the developable portions of the land were done by the appraiser? Ms. Mackle stated this was correct. Mr. Cohen asked if the Shamrock Center would be paying $13.50 per square foot for all of the SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/2/97 Page 2 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/2/97 Page 3 property being sold to them, since that land was all being developed? Ms. Mackle stated that they would. Mr. Cohen asked if everything Shamrock Center was buying was developable land? Economic Development Director Jake Ours reported there is a portion of the land near Lincoln Avenue that is landscaping area, a small "gouge out" that actually goes into one of the other parcels; however, Shamrock will also be paying $13.50 per square foot for that. Member Cohen noted the Agency was going to pay escrow and title fees on the entire purchase, and asked if Shamrock would be paying escrow and title fees when they purchase the land from the Agency? Mr. Ours stated that was correct. Mr. Ours pointed out this was also a future flood control project, and we have a chance to buy the land now to do the Shamrock project, and also have the land ready for future flood control work. He stated we were also buying part of what we thought was the Corporation Yard, which turned out to be owned by the Railroad. He stated this was a very important piece of land for the Agency to own and control. Member Cohen asked if any portion of the Mahon Creek project was related to Andersen Drive, or if that was further upstream? Mr. Ours stated part of the mitigation area for Andersen Drive was in the wetlands that were filled in, where Andersen Drive adjoins Mahon Creek at the south area of the Fair, Isaac project, so although they are not related, they do adjoin each other. He noted the south part of P.G.& E. is the mitigation area, which will become wetlands, and will actually be a border of the creek. Mr. Cohen asked if any portion of this property that we are buying is going to be charged to the Andersen Drive project? Mr. Ours stated it was not. Member Phillips asked if any portion of this would directly benefit the Fair, Isaac project? Mr. Ours stated it would, noting that when they need their garage on the portion that is now owned by the Corporation Yard, that would actually be bought by Fair, Isaac in the future, so there will be a strip of land that runs along side the creek that will be part of the Fair, Isaac project. Mr. Phillips asked if we could anticipate recovering some of the cost of the outlay? Mr. Ours reported those discussions were currently underway, noting part of what we are going to sell them, and the Corporation Yard, is what we are buying. Mr. Phillips asked if, in Mr. Ours' opinion, it was essential that we acquire the land to facilitate not only Shamrock, but also Fair, Isaac? Mr. Ours stated that was correct, pointing out we also need the land for the future flood control project. Member Heller asked if Mr. Ours had a schedule for the flood control project, and if it would be after Fair, Isaac? Mr. Ours stated he did not have a schedule, but it would be after the Fair, Isaac project. He stated the Agency does not have the funds for the flood control project at this time, noting we do have the funds to acquire the land we know is going to be needed, but we do not have the construction funds. Member Phillips moved and Member Miller seconded, to adopt the Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property from Southern Pacific Transportation Company in an amount not to exceed $1,358,669. RESOLUTION NO. 97-37 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (APN 130-021-22, 36, & 37) FROM SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,358,669 ("Wye Track" Property). AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Miller, Phillips & Vice -Chair Heller NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: Chairman Boro SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/2/97 Page 3 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/2/97 Page 4 5. AGENCY MEMBER REPORTS: None There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Agency Secretary SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/2/97 Page 4