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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRA Minutes 1997-04-21SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/21/97 Page 1 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1997 AT 7:30 PM Regular Meeting: San Rafael Redevelopment Agency: Cyr N. Miller, Member Gary O. Phillips, Member Absent: Paul M. Cohen, Member Present: Albert J. Boro, Chairman Barbara Heller, Member 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 CONSENT CALENDAR: Member Heller moved and Member Miller seconded, to approve the following Consent Calendar items: ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Approved as submitted. Monday, April 7, 1997 (AS) 2. Monthly Investment Report (Admin. Svcs.) Accepted report. - File R-123 3. Andersen Drive Extension - Resolution Authorizing RESOLUTION NO. 97-13 Director of Economic Development to Execute RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE a Storage Shed Modification Agreement on Lands of DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC Robello, APN 13-031-25, to Facilitate the DEVELOPMENT TO EXECUTE A Installation of the Concrete Fence on Andersen STORAGE SHED MODIFICATION Drive Extension (PW) - File R-359 x R-246 AGREEMENT ON LANDS OF ROBELLO, APN 13-031-25. 4. Andersen Drive Extension - Resolution Accepting Proposal from John Hill & Associates to Provide Resident Engineer Services for the Andersen Drive Project and Authorizing the Assistant Executive Director to Execute an Agreement (PW) This item removed from Agenda. 5. Status Report on EIR Preparation for Mahon CreekAccepted report. Conceptual Plan (RA) - File R-374 x R-375 x (SRCC) 4-10-296 AYES: MEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips & Chairman Boro NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: Cohen ABSTAINING: MEMBERS: Phillips (from minutes of the meeting of 4/7/97 only, due to absence from meeting). SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/21/97 Page 1 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/21/97 Page 2 AGENCY CONSIDERATION: 6. EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE WITH SAMUELSON SCHAFER FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AGENCY -OWNED PROPERTY AT FOURTH & COURT STREETS (FORMER MACY'S SITE) (RA) - File R-380 x R-373 Economic Development Director Jake Ours reported this was the first in a series of documents to come before the Agency regarding the former Macy's site, noting it was an exclusive Right to Negotiate with Samuelson Schafer. He stated the parameters of the Disposition and Development Agreement are a project of 30,000 square feet of Retail, 40,000 square feet of Office space, and approximately 106 apartments with parking, and a purchase price of $2.104,000. Mr. Ours noted the developer will be required to submit the necessary schematics for environmental review by June 30th, so we can stay on track with our timing, and is also required to prepare plans needed to apply for all permits and approvals other than the building permit. He stated the developer will also pursue tenants, but not sign them without the Agency's approval. Additional requirements are a good faith effort to acquire the adjoining property, and the payment of a $100,000 deposit to the Agency. Chairman Boro asked, at this stage, if something were to arise that caused the Agency not to go forward, would any expenses incurred by the Agency be kept from the $100,000, with the remainder returned to the developer, and then once we reach the Disposition and Development stage, all of the $100,000 would be non-refundable? Mr. Ours stated that was correct. Member Heller asked if the $100,000 was included in the $2,104,000? Mr. Ours stated that it was. Member Miller moved and Member Heller seconded, to adopt the Resolution authorizing the exclusive Right to Negotiate with Samuelson Schafer for the development of Agency -owned property at Fourth & Court Streets. RESOLUTION NO. 97-14 - RESOLUTION APPROVING EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT WITH SAMUELSON/SCHAFER, LLC FOR AGENCY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 998 FOURTH STREET (FORMER MACY'S SITE). AYES: MEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips & Chairman Boro NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: Cohen 7. AGENCY MEMBER REPORTS: a. DESIGN WORKSHOP RE; FORMER MACY'S SITE - File R-380 x R-373 Chairman Boro asked Economic Development Director Ours to give an update on the Design Workshop to be held at the former Macy's site. Mr. Ours reported a Design Workshop would be held on Saturday, April 26th at the former Macy's building. He stated there would be a facilitator, and ideas and suggestions will be taken from the citizens of San Rafael, within the parameters of the project, noting the Agency knows what will go into the project, and now they will be looking at the design. Mr. Ours stated the participants will be given disposable cameras so they can go out and take pictures of those elements of San Rafael they think might be SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/21/97 Page 2 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/21/97 Page 3 worthwhile in this project. He noted they will discuss such things as public spaces and how much retail will be included, and the entire discussion will be facilitated. Mr. Ours stated the architects would listen to all of the discussions, and then at the next meeting, to be held on May 10th, they will present their interpretation of what the public has suggested, to determine if they are on the right track. He stated there would then be one more meeting with the Design Review Board, City Council, and the Planning Commission for final instructions to the developer and his architect. Chairman Boro asked what had been done to publicize this process? Mr. Ours stated the Agency had sent out letters to neighborhood groups, the BID (Business Improvement District) , the Chamber of Commerce, and the Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods. In addition, ads have been placed in the Marin Independent Journal, and 800 flyers have been sent to property owners and other individuals whom the Agency knew were interested in this issue. Member Miller stated he has spoken with people who were still unaware of the Design Workshop, and suggested the Agency might put a sign on the building itself, indicating the date and time of the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Agency Secretary SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 4/21/97 Page 3