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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRA Minutes 1994-09-06SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/6/94 Page 1 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1994, AT 7:30 PM Regular Meeting: San Rafael Redevelopment Agency Present: Albert J. Boro, Chairman Paul M. Cohen, Member Barbara Heller, Member Joan Thayer, Member David J. Zappetini, Member Absent: None Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, Executive Director Gus Guinan, Assistant Agency Attorney Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE None. CONSENT CALENDAR Member Cohen moved and Member Thayer seconded, to approve the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar item: ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Approval of Minutes of Special Joint Budget Approved as submitted. Meeting of June 15, 1994 and Regular Meetings of June 20, 1994 and August 15, 1994 (AS) AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Chairman Boro NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: None ABSTAINED: MEMBERS: Heller & Chairman Boro (from Minutes of August 15, 1994 only, due to absence from meeting) The following items were removed from the consent calendar for discussion: 2. STATUS REPORT ON THE RAFAEL THEATER (RA) - File R-314 x R-260 Assistant Executive Director Jake Ours informed the Agency that Ann Brebner of the Film Institute of Northern California is present and has updated information on the status of the theater. Mrs. Ann Brebner asked if the Agency had any questions before she made her presen- tation. Chairman Boro inquired about the timing for starting the planning process. Ms. Brebner explained that much time has been spent regarding the requirements of the EIR (Environmental Impact Report), the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Marin Community Foundation, all of which required very specific pieces of informa- tion. In doing that, they actually did a great deal of the work which is required to apply for design review, but did not complete all of it. The Board of Directors of the Film Institute decided that it would be irresponsible, since they are a non- profit agency, to write contracts with architects other than what they had to do for the EIR or Foundation requirements, until they had 60% of the money. They felt that at that point they could go to the community and assure them that this was going to happen and explain how much they had, and would feel safe in promising the theater and not going back on it. She pointed out that because they are nonprofit, they do not have resources - do not own buildings, nor do they have assets. If they got SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/6/94 Page 1 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/6/94 Page 2 themselves into a position where they were overextended, it would be a very serious situation. Ms. Brebner explained the funding in detail, and stated they have set up a trust with the Marin Community Foundation for donors to make direct contributions. The funds will come to the Film Institute in January of 1995. This required considerable legal work, which has now been done. She added that she cannot say at this point where the monies are coming from, but will wait until the press conference. Chairman Boro noted that the staff report states that they are close to reaching 60% of their goal, and asked if at some point it would be reasonable to expect them to start the planning process, both within their organization and with the City. Ms. Brebner replied that is correct. She noted they have been very concerned about handling this amount of money. Arthur Anderson has done auditing services for them ever since they started, and has already donated approximately $30,000 worth of audits. They, along with a vice president of the Bank of Marin, will be continuing to audit the process as the money comes in and goes out, until the theater is opened. The contract with the architects is presently being discussed. Member Heller stated that the progress is wonderful. She asked about the status of the relocation of the Rafael Book and News. Mr. Ours replied that the money for the relocation has been approved and is set aside. The next step in that process is for Mr. Lendon Ganey, who owns the business, to sign a lease with another property owner. The Agency has done all it can to help him, but to date he has not signed the papers. The money cannot be paid to him until he signs the papers and starts to move, since it is for relocation only. He noted it is a good business and the City wants to see it stay here, and they are doing all they can to help. Member Thayer moved and Member Cohen seconded, to accept the report. AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Chairman Boro NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: None Chairman Boro thanked Ms. Brebner and the staff for their efforts. 3. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FROM TAMS, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR ALBERT PARK PROMENADE AND "A" STREET BEAUTIFICATION TO THIRD STREET (PW) - File R-347 x R-344 Member Zappetini announced that he has a conflict of interest on this item and cannot vote on it. Member Cohen moved and Member Thayer seconded, to adopt the Resolution as recommended by staff. RESOLUTION NO. 94-30 - AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FROM TAMS CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE ALBERT PARK PROMENADE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF "A" STREET TO THIRD STREET IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,157.42 AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer & Chairman Boro NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: None DISQUALIFIED: MEMBERS: Zappetini (due to conflict of interest) SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/6/94 Page 2 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/6/94 Page 3 AGENCY CONSIDERATION 4. AGENCY MEMBER REPORTS None. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00. JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Agency Secretary SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 9/6/94 Page 3