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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRA Minutes 1998-05-04SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 5/4/98 Page 1 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, MAY 4, 1998 AT 7:50 PM Regular Meeting: Present: Albert J. Boro, Chairman San Rafael Redevelopment Agency: Barbara Heller, Member Cyr N. Miller, Member Gary O. Phillips, Member Absent: Paul M. Cohen, Member Also Present: Rod Gould, Executive Director Gary T. Ragghianti, Agency Attorney Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary CLOSED SESSION - 7:00 PM None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: None. CONSENT CALENDAR Member Phillips moved and Member Miller seconded, to approve the following Consent Calendar items: ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Approval of Minutes of Special Joint Public Approved as submitted. Hearing and Regular Meeting of Monday, April 20, 1998 (AS) 2. Quarterly Housing Report (RA) Accepted report. - File AYES: MEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips & Chairman Boro NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: Cohen AGENCY CONSIDERATION: 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AGREEMENT FOR HOMEWARD BOUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,600 FOR THE CARMEL HOTEL (RA) - File R-410 Senior Redevelopment Specialist Nancy Mackle reported Homeward Bound operates both transitional housing and an assisted living programs for low and very low income individuals at the former Carmel Hotel, located at 830 "B" Street. She explained Homeward Bound was trying to rehab the building, noting it is an historic property, and a big part of the "B" Street corridor, in terms of the ambiance of the street. Ms. Mackle stated Homeward Bound had submitted a report showing what was needed to rehab the building, prioritizing the most crucial life and safety items. She noted the money being requested covered the fire sprinkler, heating system upgrade, alarm upgrade, and fire escape improvements. Ms. Mackle reported there was additional work that had not been included in this proposal, noting Homeward Bound was continuing to do fundraising for windows and plumbing replacement, which would be done during another phase, and after that they will eventually work on the facade and repaint the building. SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 5/4/98 Page 1 SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 5/4/98 Page 2 Ms. Mackle stated staff was recommending the grant to Homeward Bound in the amount of $165,600 for this rehab project. John Wilson-Bugbee, Executive Director of Homeward Bound of Marin, expressed appreciation for the partnership for many years between the City and Homeward Bound. Member Miller recognized the great work of Homeward Bound for the care of those in the community who are most in need, stating Homeward Bound helped San Rafael to be a compassionate City, and a compassionate community, and he thanked them for that. Member Miller moved and Member Heller seconded, to adopt the Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement with Homeward Bound in the amount of $165,600. RESOLUTION NO. 98-16 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH HOMEWARD BOUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,600. AYES: MEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips & Chairman Boro NOES: MEMBERS: None ABSENT: MEMBERS: Cohen 4. AGENCY MEMBER REPORTS: None. There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 PM. JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Agency Secretary SRRA MINUTES (Regular) 5/4/98 Page 2