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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRA Minutes 1995-04-03SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/3/95 Page 1 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1995, AT 7:30 PM Regular Meeting: Present: Albert J. Boro, Chairman San Rafael Redevelopment Agency Barbara Heller, Member Gary O. Phillips, Member David J. Zappetini, Member Absent: Paul M. Cohen, Member Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, Executive Director Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE None. CONSENT CALENDAR Member Zappetini moved and Member Phillips seconded, to approve the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items: ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Approved as submitted. March 20, 1995 (AS) 2. Acceptance of Statement of Disclosure for Bonnie Accepted report. Hough, Planning Commissioner (AS) File R-140 #8 x (SRCC) 9-4-3 AYES: MEMBERS: Heller, Phillips, Zappetini & Chairman Boro NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: Cohen The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 3. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT BERNSTEIN, P.E., TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ON-CALL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SERVICES (P1) - File R-326 Member Zappetini asked if the original contract was for $10,000. Planning Director Pendoley stated it was, and this is just a continuation of that contract. He stated Mr. Bernstein is very familiar with this project. Member Heller moved and Member Phillips seconded, to adopt a Resolution authorizing execution of amendment to an agreement with Robert Bernstein to provide on-call transportation engineering services in the amount of $5,000. RESOLUTION NO. 95-9 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT BERNSTEIN TO PROVIDE ON-CALL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH MOORE, IACAFANO, GOLTZMAN (MIG) TO PROVIDE FACILITATION AND COORDINATION SERVICES FOR MONTECITO/HAPPY VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (P1) - File R-352 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/3/95 Page 1 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/3/95 Page 2 Member Zappetini asked if this contract was put out to bid. Planning Director Pendoley explained this is a professional services contract, and while the bid process is not necessary, they only found two firms to provide this service. Member Phillips asked if this service could be done in-house rather than paying a firm. Mr. Pendoley stated that although it could be done in the department, there are big advantages having it done by a consultant. He explained it gives the City a little distance from a project, and facilitation is a special set of skills, noting we will get a better product and will get it done faster by using a consultant. Mr. Phillips asked if it is something we can really afford with a tight budget. Mr. Pendoley reasoned that by using a consultant it would no doubt save money in the long run because of the amount of time that would be saved on the project as well as staff time. Mr. Pendoley strongly recommended hiring this firm. He noted the target for completion of this project is Thanksgiving; if in-house people only are used, it could be delayed as long as to next spring. Member Phillips asked if the funds are already budgeted for this agreement. Mr. Pendoley stated the plan was to ask for the funds in the next fiscal year. Chairman Boro agreed that based on past history, we should use this firm for facilitation and coordination services. Member Phillips moved and Member Zappetini seconded, to adopt a resolution authori-zing the signing of an agreement with Moore, Iacafano, Goltzman to provide overall project coordination and meeting facilitation services for the Montecito/Happy Valley Neighborhood Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 95-10 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MIG (MOORE, IACAFANO, GOLTZMAN) TO PROVIDE OVERALL PROJECT COORDINATION AND MEETING FACILITATION SERVICES FOR THE MONTECITO/ HAPPY VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,640 AGENCY CONSIDERATION 5. STATUS REPORT ON PG&E SITE AT SECOND AND LINDARO (RA) - File R-254 Assistant Executive Director Ours explained that there has been little or no commu-nication with PG&E. He noted Safeway was one of two finalists for the site, but noted retail is not in keeping with the Vision for Downtown San Rafael. The other finalist was unknown to the Agency. Mr. Ours explained that PG&E knows our wishes, but we have no response from them. Member Phillips asked about the issue of toxins and what the City could do to alleviate the problem. Executive Director Nicolai stated the issue was studied six years ago and suggested there could be new technology since that time. Mr. Phillips stated the City should get in front on this issue to relieve some of the stigma. Chairman Boro stated 80 percent of the site is now clean according to PG&E, noting there is no legislation to make them do anything. Ms. Nicolai stated it is controlled by the State, and noted she and Mr. Ours would contact the State Department who does have the authority and the technical expertise. Chairman Boro stated we are looking to the property owners to give us a clean site, but we as a city, have no leverage with them. Agency accepted the report, without motion; staff to contact the State regarding SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/3/95 Page 2 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/3/95 Page 3 the latest toxic clean-up procedures for the site and report back to the Agency. 6. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONDITIONAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (RA) - File R-342 x (SRCC) 9-2-49 Member Zappetini disqualified himself and left the Council Chambers due to a Conflict of Interest. Assistant Executive Director Ours reported that both he and Member Heller are on the St. Vincent de Paul Society Relocation Committee. He noted that tonight's resolution is a step in the relocation process. Member Heller asked the Agency to support this resolution. Member Phillips asked if the $1,100,000 price was good. Mr. Ours stated the appraisal was done by an MAI (Member of the Appraisal Institute) four or five months ago and was a good price. Mr. Phillips referred to Condition 7 of the Agreement regarding the 120 days termination notice. He asked if it all can be rescinded within the 120 days. Mr. Ours answered it is not an ironclad contract. Ms. Nicolai stated it was originally 180 days, but they thought they would not want to tie up a price that long. Member Heller moved and Member Phillips seconded, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute a conditional purchase agreement with St. Vincent de Paul Society. RESOLUTION NO. 95-11 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONDITIONAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (effective March 21, 1995). AYES: MEMBERS: Heller, Phillips & Chairman Boro NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: Cohen DISQUALIFIED: MEMBERS: Zappetini (due to Conflict of Interest) 7. AGENCY MEMBER REPORTS None. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM. JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Agency Secretary SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/3/95 Page 3