MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY AND
15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2005
The Commissioners of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and
President Ramon E. Romero called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m. Mr. Romero welcomed members of the public and asked that cell phones and pagers be turned off during the meeting.
1. RECOGNITION OF A QUORUM
The Commission Secretary announced the presence of a quorum with the following Commissioners present:
Ramon E. Romero, President
Mark Dunlop, Vice-President
Leroy King
Kathryn C. Palamountain
Darshan Singh
Benny Y. Yee
Marcia Rosen, Executive Director and staff members were also present.
2. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN AT PREVIOUS CLOSED SESSION MEETING, IF ANY. None.
3. MATTERS OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
4. MATTERS OF NEW BUSINESS:
CONSENT AGENDA
4 (a) Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting of January 25, 2005, Regular Meeting of February 1, 2005
Consent Agenda item 4 (b) was withdraw from the Consent Agenda.
The Commission voted on Consent Agenda item 4 (a).
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. DUNLOP, SECONDED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (MR. YEE ABSENT), THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 4 (a) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2005, REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 2005, BE ADOPTED.
4 (b) Resolution No. 23-2005, Approving a waiver to the Agency’s conflict of interest policy for William Carney, a former Agency employee, to provide consulting services to the Museum of the African Diaspora; Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area
Presenters: Amy Neches (Agency staff)
Commissioner Singh stated he recalled that there was a 2- or 5-year prohibition for former Agency employees from working on Agency projects.
Ms. Amy Neches, Senior Project Manager, stated that there was such a prohibition in the Agency’s personnel policy and the Commission had the ability to grant the requested waiver and staff had determined that there was no conflict of interest.
Agency General Counsel James Morales stated the policy was a two-year prohibition for former employees from appearing before the Commission, and did not preclude a former employee from working on Agency-related matters that did not have a conflict of interest such as the one recommended for Mr. William Carney.
Commissioner Dunlop put forth a motion to adopt item 4 (b) and stated he agreed that Mr. William Carney’s experience would be of great assistance to the Museum of the African Diaspora, and recalled that the Commission had previously granted similar waivers in the past.
Commissioner Palamountain seconded Commissioner Dunlop’s motion.
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. DUNLOP, SECONDED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (MR. YEE ABSENT) THAT ITEM 4 (b) RESOLUTION NO. 23-2005, APPROVING A WAIVER TO THE AGENCY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR WILLIAM CARNEY, A FORMER AGENCY EMPLOYEE, TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA; YERBA BUENA CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, BE ADOPTED.
REGULAR AGENDA
4 (c) Resolution No. 24-2005, Authorizing an increase of $120,000 to the Basement and Sidewalk Enhancement Program for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,120,000 to provide funds to property owners for structural support for improved sidewalks along Sixth Street; South of Market Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project Area
Presenters: Isabella Wong (Agency staff)
Speakers: Antoinetta Stadlman III
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, SECONDED BY MR. DUNLOP, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (MR. YEE ABSENT), THAT ITEM 4 (c) RESOLUTION NO. 24-2005, AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE OF $120,000 TO THE BASEMENT AND SIDEWALK ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,120,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PROPERTY OWNERS FOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR IMPROVED SIDEWALKS ALONG
4 (d) Resolution No. 25-2005, Authorizing a Second Amendment to the Personal Services Contract with MJM Management Group Inc., formerly KTB Management Group Inc., a California corporation, and SOMA Partnership, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, extending the term for a period not to exceed six months and increasing the contract amount by $64,800 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $451,074, for steam cleaning and related services for the Sixth Street corridor; South of Market Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project Area
Presenters: Cathy Pickering (Agency staff)
Speakers: Antoinetta Stadlman III, Bernadette Borja Sy, Henry Karnilowicz
Commissioner Dunlop put forth a motion to adopt item 4 (d) and thanked Ms. Stadlman, Ms. Borja Sy and Mr. Karnilowicz for coming to the meeting and addressing the Commission.
Commissioner Palamountain seconded Commissioner Dunlop’s motion.
President Romero asked if there was anyone from MJM Management in attendance. Representatives from MJM Management raised their hands to be recognized. Mr. Romero thanked and urged them to keep up the good work.
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. DUNLOP, SECONDED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (MR. YEE ABSENT), THAT ITEM 4 (d) RESOLUTION NO. 25-2005, AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MJM MANAGEMENT GROUP INC., FORMERLY KTB MANAGEMENT GROUP INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, AND SOMA PARTNERSHIP, A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, EXTENDING THE TERM FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS AND INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $64,800 FOR A TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $451,074, FOR STEAM CLEANING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE SIXTH STREET CORRIDOR; SOUTH OF MARKET EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, BE ADOPTED.
Items 4 (e) and 4 (f) were presented together and acted upon separately.
4 (e) Resolution No. 26-2005, Adopting environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality act and authorizing an Owner Participation Agreement with Bosa Development California II, Inc., a California corporation, for the proposed development of Parcel X2, Assessor’s Block 3837, Lot 2, in the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project Area, pursuant to the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project Area
4 (f) Resolution No. 27-2005, Adopting environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and conditionally approving the combined basic concept and schematic design for Blocks 10 and 10a, a residential project in the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project Area, pursuant to an Owner Participation Agreement with FOCIL-MB and an Owner Participation Agreement with Bosa Development Corporation; Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project Area
Presenters: Amy Neches (Agency staff), John Perkins (Architect)
Commissioner Dunlop inquired about the park areas situated in front of the proposed development on the model and asked if the towers would cast shadows on the park areas. Mr. Dunlop asked about what he described as a small public walkthrough near the water’s edge. Mr. Dunlop requested an explanation of the $2,000,000 in-lieu affordable housing fee.
Ms. Amy Neches, Senior Project Manager, stated that the park areas on the south side of the proposed development were part of the Mission Bay Commons open space, which had already been designed and under construction. Ms. Neches stated the towers would not cast shadows on the open space areas. Ms. Neches stated that the “public walkthrough” along the water’s edge was actually a private street with public access that would be nicely paved for pedestrian access as well access to the parking garage. Ms. Neches stated there was an ambitious affordable housing program in
Executive Director Rosen stated that since staff had been pushing the development envelope, staff hoped that the Agency would exceed its affordable housing goals, and the in-lieu fee would provide the resources earlier instead of waiting for the tax increment to come in. Ms. Rosen stated staff felt this was a reasonable trade for the five affordable units in this larger proposed development versus assisting the Agency in moving forward on much greater number of affordable units on Agency parcels.
Commissioner Dunlop thanked staff for the explanation and for the great presentation and put forth a motion to adopt item 4 (e).
Commissioner Palamountain stated she was glad to hear staff say that it was against the Agency’s normal policy to do in-lieu fees for affordable housing and was reflective of the Commission’s stance on the Agency’s affordable housing policy. Ms. Palamountain stated she believed that the Commission would be concerned about how the $2,000,000 would actually be used, that it would be used specifically for affordable housing units and not for administrative expenditures. Ms. Palamountain stated she would like the Agency to keep track of all in-lieu fees and to keep an account of exactly how many affordable housing units were produced. Ms. Palamountain stated she recalled that Parcel X2 was a parcel that was not part of the Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) and she appreciated the developer’s efforts to aggregate the parcels for a more unified development, and the developer providing an additional 10% to the in-lieu fee. Ms. Palamountain asked when the in-lieu fee would be paid to the Agency.
Ms. Neches stated that the in-lieu fee was required to be paid to the Agency before the building permit was issued. The sequence would begin with closing of the acquisition, do the lot line adjustments to create one single lot, and then pay the in-lieu fee, and obtain the building permit. Ms. Neches stated staff anticipated the in-lieu fee to be paid to the Agency at the end of 2005 given the current schedule, and an outside date of the end of 2006, should there be unanticipated problems with the real estate transactions.
Commissioner Palamountain thanked Ms. Neches for the explanation and stated that although the in-lieu fee was a close issue for her, given the developer’s cooperation and that this arrangement would be a one-time deal, she felt confident of seconding Commissioner Dunlop’s motion.
Commissioner Singh asked what the total project cost was. Mr. Singh asked if there were any Indian contractors involved with the project.
Ms. Neches stated that the proposed project was still at the schematic design stage, and estimated that the project would cost between $200 and $250 million.
Mr. George Bridges, Contract Compliance Specialist II, stated that Bosa Development complied with the Agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program and was able to achieve a diverse consultant team with a minority-owned business enterprise that exceeded the Agency’s goals, but there were no Indian contractors identified to date. Mr. Bridges stated that the project was in the consultant phase, and in terms of construction, the developer would be soliciting contractors in the spring.
Commissioner Singh stated he would like to be informed of the contractor solicitation efforts.
President Romero asked if the parking was underground or above ground. Mr. Romero asked if there was any landscaping and if there were surface level entrance for the housing units.
Ms. Neches stated that all of the parking was above grade, but was all completely wrapped by townhouse units, and not visible from the street. Ms. Neches stated there would be two levels of parking above ground with landscaping and swimming pools on top. Ms. Neches stated that similar to Transbay, there would be ground level entrances for the townhouse units as well as corridor entrances.
President Romero stated he thought that the project was a good deal for the Agency and certainly was an attractive design, and he intended to support the project.
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. DUNLOP, SECONDED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT ITEM 4 (e) RESOLUTION NO. 26-2005, ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND AUTHORIZING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH BOSA DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA II, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF PARCEL X2, ASSESSOR’S BLOCK 3837, LOT 2, IN THE MISSION BAY SOUTH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, PURSUANT TO THE MISSION BAY SOUTH REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; MISSION BAY SOUTH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, BE ADOPTED.
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. DUNLOP, SECONDED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT ITEM 4 (f) RESOLUTION NO. 27-2005, ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE COMBINED BASIC CONCEPT AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR BLOCKS 10 AND 10A, A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT IN THE MISSION BAY SOUTH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, PURSUANT TO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH FOCIL-MB AND AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH BOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; MISSION BAY SOUTH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, BE ADOPTED.
Items 4 (g) and 4 (h) were presented together and acted upon separately.
4 (g) Resolution No. 28-2005, Authorizing a Second Amendment to the Personal Services Contract with Cultural ID, a California limited liability company, to modify contract administration provisions related to consulting services for the Fillmore Jazz Preservation District; Western Addition Redevelopment Project Area A-2
4 (h) Resolution No. 29-2005, Approving an operating budget for the Promotions Office for the Fillmore Jazz Preservation District, in an amount not to exceed $292,127; Western Addition Redevelopment Project Area A-2
Presenters: Nicole Franklin (Agency staff)
Speakers: Tom Nichol, Rev. Arnold Townsend, Sheryl Davis, Ace
Washington, Mary Helen Rogers, Paul Jones, Dyeshia Sampson, Mel Simmons, Gregory McDowell, Rev. Jeffrey Benford, Randall Evans, Bobbie Webb, Erris Edgerly, Trevas Silles, Mr. Sandy Staggs, Jim Larkin, Steve Boyack, Charles Spencer, Agonafer Shiferaw, Otis Harris, Mary McCue
Commissioner King stated the Commission had heard from the community, a community which he was a part of, and congratulated Chris Esparza and the Promotions Office for doing a good job. Mr. King stated he and his granddaughter enjoyed the Christmas party held at the Promotions Office last Christmas. Mr. King stated that members of the community had requested a one-month extension on the consideration of the Promotions Office’s operating budget in order for the community to have further discussions. Mr. King stated he had not heard any opposition to the Promotions Office and as stated earlier by Mrs. Mary Rogers, the Western Addition Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) was recommending the one-month extension. Mr. King put forth a motion to continue item 4 (h) to the March 15, 2005 Commission meeting and to authorize a 30-day budget for the Promotions Office.
Commissioner Dunlop stated because he did not want to see a tie vote, he would second Commissioner King’s motion subject to staff confirming that there would not be a significant impact on the operations and services of the Promotions Office.
Executive Director Rosen stated that because the CAC had requested the continuance, staff prepared a one-month budget for the Promotions Office should the Commission decide to continue the matter. The one-month budget would keep the Promotions Office open, but did not include dollars for the various events.
Ms. Nicole Franklin, Project Manager, stated that the one-month budget would only pay for office rent and related costs and Cultural ID would not be able to negotiate for events without a full operating budget.
Executive Director Rosen added that the one-month budget of $39,285 appeared to cover office costs and a limited amount of event expenditures.
Commissioner Dunlop stated he understood that if the Commission approved a one-year contract, Cultural ID would be able to negotiate, finalize contracts and plan for the various events and without a full year budget, they would not be able to do so. Mr. Dunlop stated the Commission was essentially putting the process on hold for a month until the CAC held its meeting even though everyone seemed to love and approve of what Cultural ID was doing, regardless, everyone wanted to wait a month do have further discussions.
Commissioner King interjected and stated he was tired of Commissioner Dunlop’s misstatements about the community.
President Romero asked if Commissioner King was finished with his statements, and stated that since Mr. King could not be stopped from interrupting, the Commission would just wait until Mr. King had concluded his comments.
Commissioner King stated he had the right to speak and he would respect the President if the President respected him.
President Romero stated that Mr. King showed no respect for the President or the rest of the Commissioners when he interrupted other Commissioners. Mr. Romero again asked if Mr. King was finished with his statements.
Commissioner King stated he would conclude his statements if Mr. Dunlop was finished with his statements.
Commissioner Yee made a point of order and stated that Mr. King had made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Dunlop, and asked why Mr. Dunlop still had the floor after he seconded the motion.
President Romero stated that Mr. Dunlop had the floor and was speaking to the motion, and he would be allowed to continue to speak.
Commissioner Dunlop stated he seconded Mr. King’s motion because he did not want the motion to end up in a tie vote, although he did not see the logic in continuing the matter for one month. Mr. Dunlop stated the Commission respected the CAC and would listen to it, but pointed out that the Promotions Office was an award-winning project, and if the community felt that the delay was necessary, then the Agency needed to move forward, but that the delay seemed illogical to him.
Commissioner King interjected and stated that Mr. Dunlop always had to make unnecessary statements.
At this point, President Romero gaveled Mr. King’s interruption.
Commissioner King admonished President Romero to not gavel him again.
President Romero stated to Mr. King to continue to do whatever he wanted to do.
Commissioner King stated that as the President, Mr. Romero could rule him out of order, but should not gavel him down because he (Mr. Romero) did not have that power.
President Romero reminded that there was a way for Commissioners to be recognized to speak and that was to push the “request to speak” button on the monitors, and every Commissioner was respecting that process except Mr. King. Mr. Romero stated to Mr. King to go ahead and just speak whenever he wanted to.
Commissioner King stated he did not have to respect the process because Mr. Romero was only the President temporarily until the Mayor appointed other Commissioners to the Commission. Mr. King stated that Mr. Romero should not be the President anyway, because his term as President already ended at the end of 2004.
President Romero asked the Commission Secretary if the meeting was being audio-taped.
Commission Secretary Erwin Tanjuaquio affirmed that the meeting was being audio-taped.
At this time, there were vociferous interruptions from members of the public and President Romero called for a five-minute recess.
Following the recess, the Commission continued its deliberations.
Commissioner Palamountain stated she heard a lot of positive testimony about the Promotions Office, including from the San Francisco Food Systems and how people were able to use food stamps and senior food assistance to purchase fresh produce from the farmers’ market. Ms. Palamountain stated she was impressed with testimony about the hiring of youth for the various events that the Promotions Office put together, and for not only working with the Western Addition community, but also drawing people from other communities to see the wealth that the community had to offer, but also have a flow of investment from outside the community as Mr. Randall Evans testified. Ms. Palamountain stated she enjoyed testimony from Mr. Gregory McDowell regarding different people from different communities gathering and coming together at the Fillmore events, and testimony from Mr. Trevas Silles about his positive experience working on some of the events. Ms. Palamountain stated she did not think that the testimony given was negative criticism toward Cultural ID, and stated her own strong support for the work that Cultural ID had done. Ms. Palamountain stated she would support Commissioner King’s motion to continue the matter for one month to allow the community to have further discussion, because she believed that the community had to be part of that decision. Ms. Palamountain stated she hoped that the matter would be back before the Commission in one month and with everyone supporting a full budget for Cultural ID.
President Romero stated he was happy to support the 30-day continuance for the following reasons. Mr. Romero recalled significant opposition to the Promotions Office when it was first proposed because it was seen by the community as the Agency running the office itself and obviously, Cultural ID had done a good job and achieved success as seen by the tremendous support from the community. Mr. Romero stated it was reasonable to expect the community to want the kind of expertise and establishment like the Promotions Office to somehow be transferred to the community, but the Commission had no formal proposal before it. With regard to Cultural ID, Mr. Romero stated he believed that it had done a very good job and was very competent, and there was no need for allegations about accountability and transparency. Mr. Romero suggested that the CAC engage in an orderly process to try and bring about the common goals in a civilized manner.
MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. KING, SECONDED BY MR. DUNLOP, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ITEM 4 (h) RESOLUTION NO. 29-2005, APPROVING AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PROMOTIONS OFFICE FOR THE FILLMORE JAZZ PRESERVATION DISTRICT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $292,127; WESTERN ADDITION REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A-2, BE CONTINUED TO THE MARCH 15, 2005 COMMISSION MEETING, AND TO AUTHORIZE A 30-DAY BUDGET FOR CULTURAL ID.
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. DUNLOP, SECONDED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT ITEM 4 (g) RESOLUTION NO. 28-2005, AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CULTURAL ID, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO MODIFY CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS RELATED TO CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE FILLMORE JAZZ PRESERVATION DISTRICT; WESTERN ADDITION REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A-2, BE ADOPTED.
4 (i) Resolution No. 30-2005, Approving the revised Fillmore Jazz Preservation District Revolving Loan Program to provide façade improvement, tenant improvement and business assistance loans to business and property owners in the Fillmore Jazz Preservation District and appropriating $850,000 to capitalize the loan program; Western Addition Redevelopment Project Area A-2
Presenters: Nicole Franklin (Agency staff)
Speakers: Mary Helen Rogers, Ace Washington, Agonafer Shifferaw, Keith
L. Carlisle, Erris Edgerly, Daniel Landry
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, SECONDED BY MR. KING, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (MR. YEE ABSENT), THAT ITEM 4 (i) RESOLUTION NO. 30-2005, APPROVING THE REVISED FILLMORE JAZZ PRESERVATION DISTRICT REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT, TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE LOANS TO BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE FILLMORE JAZZ PRESERVATION DISTRICT AND APPROPRIATING $850,000 TO CAPITALIZE THE LOAN PROGRAM; WESTERN ADDITION REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A-2, BE ADOPTED.
4 (j) Resolution No. 31-2005, Authorizing a Third Amendment to the Personal Services Contract with EIP Associates, a California corporation, for an amount not to exceed $195,000 for an aggregate amount not to exceed $953,000, and to extend the term of the contract to September 15, 2005; Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Survey Area; Hunters Point, India Basin And Bayview Industrial Triangle Redevelopment Project Areas
Presenters: Stan Muraoka (Agency staff)
Speakers: Angelo P. King, Dan Dodt
Commissioner Palamountain put forth a motion to adopt item 4 (j) and thanked Mr. Angelo King and Mr. Dan Dodt for coming to the meeting and for their dedication and commitment to the Bayview Hunters Point. Ms. Palamountain encouraged them to invite Commissioners to come and meet with the community.
Commissioner Singh seconded Commissioner Palamountain’s motion to adopt item 4 (j).
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, SECONDED BY MR. SINGH, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (MR. YEE ABSENT), THAT ITEM 4 (j) RESOLUTION NO. 31-2005, AUTHORIZING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EIP ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $195,000 FOR AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $953,000, AND TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2005; BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA; HUNTERS POINT, INDIA BASIN AND BAYVIEW INDUSTRIAL TRIANGLE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS, BE ADOPTED.
Items 4 (k) and 4 (l) were presented together and acted upon separately.
4 (k) Resolution No. 32-2005, Authorizing an Owner Participation Agreement with 1620-1662 Innes, LLC, a California limited liability company, for the proposed development at 1620-1662 Innes Avenue, located between Phelps and Third Streets (Assessor’s Block 5260, Lot 4 and Lot 10, and Assessor’s Block 167, Lot 23, Lot 24, and Lot 25); Bayview Industrial Triangle Redevelopment Project Area
4 (l) Resolution No. 33-2005, Conditionally approving the schematic design for the proposed development at 1620-1662 Innes Avenue, located between Phelps and Third Streets (Assessor’s Block 5260, Lot 4 and Lot 10 and Assessor’s Block 167, Lot 23, Lot 24, and Lot 25); Bayview Industrial Triangle Redevelopment Project Area
Presenters: Stan Muraoka, Tiffany Bohee (Agency staff)
Speakers: Dan Dodt
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, SECONDED BY MR. KING, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (MR. YEE ABSENT), THAT ITEM 4 (k) RESOLUTION NO. 32-2005, AUTHORIZING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH 1620-1662 INNES, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT 1620-1662 INNES AVENUE, LOCATED BETWEEN PHELPS AND THIRD STREETS (ASSESSOR’S BLOCK 5260, LOT 4 AND LOT 10, AND ASSESSOR’S BLOCK 167, LOT 23, LOT 24, AND LOT 25); BAYVIEW INDUSTRIAL TRIANGLE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, BE ADOPTED.
ADOPTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. SINGH, SECONDED BY MS. PALAMOUNTAIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (MR. YEE ABSENT), THAT ITEM 4 (l) RESOLUTION NO. 33-2005, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT 1620-1662 INNES AVENUE, LOCATED BETWEEN PHELPS AND THIRD STREETS (ASSESSOR’S BLOCK 5260, LOT 4 AND LOT 10 AND ASSESSOR’S BLOCK 167, LOT 23, LOT 24, AND LOT 25); BAYVIEW INDUSTRIAL TRIANGLE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, BE ADOPTED.
5. MATTERS NOT APPEARING ON THE AGENDA None.
6. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE MEMBERS ON NON-AGENDA, BUT AGENCY RELATED MATTERS None.
7. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT None.
8. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- “Soft-opening” of the Jessie Square Garage earlier in the day (February 15th) with the official opening on February 16th. The entrance to the parking garage would be on
- The proposed Transbay Redevelopment Plan was introduced at the Board of Supervisors and staff would be finalizing the plan adoption scheduled with the Board President and Chair of the Land Use Committee, with final adoption within the next four to six weeks.
- The Western Addition A-2 Redevelopment Plan Amendment was introduced one week ago by both District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Mayor Newsom.
- Informational memorandum regarding a Board of Supervisors Land Use Committee hearing one week ago, convened by Supervisor Sophie Maxwell regarding possible use of redevelopment in the Visitation Valley. Supervisor Maxwell during roll call introduction at the Board of Supervisors meeting earlier (February 15th), requested the City Attorney’s Office to draft legislation for a proposed redevelopment survey area in
- Public Initiatives Development Corporation (PIDC) Board meeting on February 22nd, 5:00 p.m., at the Agency offices,
- Ms. Rosen congratulated Emmit Powell for the successful grand opening of Powell’s on February 12th, with Commissioners King and Singh as well as Agency staff in attendance.
- Annual Black History Month luncheon, on Thursday February 17th, 12:00 noon, at the First Union Baptist Church at Golden Gate Avenue and Webster Streets. Ms. Rosen acknowledged Mr. Sylvester McGuire’s tireless efforts in producing a display commemorating Black History Month that was on exhibit in the Agency offices. Ms. Rosen encouraged everyone to visit and see the wonderful display.
9. COMMISSIONERS’ QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
- Commissioner Palamountain requested verification that the new Jessie Square Garage had the same parking rates as the Fifth and Mission Garage.
Executive Director Rosen affirmed that the new Jessie Square Garage had the same parking rates as the Fifth and Mission Garage.
- Commissioner Palamountain stated she thought that was great and encouraged the public to park at
- Commissioner Palamountain thanked and commended Ms. Denise Blades for her excellent memoranda on the Promotions Office and Ms. Nicole Franklin for her dedication and hard work.
- Commissioner Singh asked what was meant with by “soft opening” of the new Jessie Square Garage.
Executive Director Rosen stated it was an unofficial opening to test all of the parking systems to ensure that they were functioning properly. The official opening would be on February 16th complete with all the signage and the public would be encouraged to park in the garage.
10. CLOSED SESSION
(a) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation: In the Matter of San Francisco Redevelopment Agency v. 1600 Webster Street Associates, LLC.
11. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mr. Dunlop, seconded by Mr. Singh, and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erwin R. Tanjuaquio
Agency Secretary
APPROVED: