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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03051991 - 2.3 2. 3 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUN'T'Y, CALIFORNIA Adopted .this Order on. March 5, 1991 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Powers NOES: Supervisor Fanden ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Development of Parcel A, Buchanan Field Airport Phil Batchelor presented to the Board this day his report on the development of Parcel A for Buchanan Field Airport and his recommendation that he be authorized to prepare a request for retail development proposals for the parcel. (A copy of the report is attached and included as a part of this document. ) In commenting on the issue before the Board, Mr. Batchelor indicated a second option the Board may want to consider which was to direct him to further negotiate with Reynolds & Brown on an exclusive right to negotiate for the establishment of a commercial center on Parcel A. Mr. Batchelor gave a background summary of attempts to develop this property under a prior expired option with Reynolds & Brown for a 10-story office building and the problems that have occurred relative to that land use. He noted that since it appeared there was no further interest in and/or it was longer feasible to develop an office complex, Reynolds & Brown has been looking at commercial development that at this time is considered an appropriate land use for the subject property. Jon Q. Reynolds, Reynolds & Brown, 1200 Concord Avenue, Suite 200, Concord, advised that his firm believes it is close to concluding two transactions for the development of the Airport property and requested the Board to not take any action on the recommendation as set forth in the County Administrator' s report. Mr. Reynolds referred to a Development Agreement with the County that was signed on November 19 1984 and of the payment of a total of $430,000 in option payments. He commented on difficulties encountered in trying to reach a new agreement for the development of the property. He summarized several proposals he presented for the use of the property and of circumstances he believes prevented bringing them to fruition. In addressing the issue as to why he had not made all of the payments required by the Lease Option Development Agreement, Mr. Reynolds advised that although his firm has never denied it will make passed due payments, neither has he been told what he can build on the property. Peter Reynolds, Reynolds & Brown, also spoke on meetings and discussions with staff relative to the development of the Airport property. He briefly described two competing companies that want to lease the Parcel A site. Grace Ellis, a member of the Airport Land Use Commission and the Aviation Advisory Committee, 1718 Via del Verdes, Concord, commented on the need to develop the subject property to make it revenue producing, but she 'also questioned the type of commercial activity being proposed. Ms. Ellis expressed a preference for an automotive dealership, such as Toyota, as opposed to one that may attract a larger number of shoppers to the area. David Duhs, 1390 Willow Pass Road, Concord, advised that he is associated with Gallagher and Mersh who is interested in putting a Pace membership center at the Buchanan Field Airport site. He further advised that a letter of commitment has been forwarded to Reynolds & Brown who also are reviewing their proposed lease for the � a site. Mr. Duhs requested the Board to grant Reynolds & Brown the additional time to negotiate further. Chairman Powers spoke on the need to confer with County Counsel in Closed Session because of potential litigation on this matter. He referred to the regular announcement and supplemental announcement for Closed Session that indicates the possible need to discuss the Airport property and to determine whether or not the Board will be giving further instructions to staff concerning any further lease negotiations with Reynolds & Brown. The Board then recessed into Closed Session. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board reconvened. The Chair recognized Phil Batchelor, the County- Administrator. Mr. Batchelor advised that after considering the testimony presented today and the report submitted by his office, he was recommending that the Board defer decision to March 19, 1991 on the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) , that the Board authorize the County Administrator to further negotiate with Reynolds & Brown and (if possible) to present to the Board Reynolds & Brown' s exclusive right to negotiate, and that failing to secure such an acceptable signed agreement by March 19, 1991 staff would request authorization to proceed with an open RFP. Supervisor Fanden advised that she would be voting against the recommendations because based on past performance she has doubts that such a signed agreement would be available in two weeks for Board consideration. There being no further discussion, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the recommendations of the County Administrator are APPROVED. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and(-entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: --- lt_� PHIL BATCH LC7i. Clerk of the Board cc-: County Administrator Of Supervisors and County Administrator County Counsel 6Y � � .Deputy TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra f r Phil Batchelor, County Administrator FROM: Costa _ March 5 1991 �•,; -' '- {4� DATE: County srq_couN SUBJECT: Parcel A - Buchanan Field Airport SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION Authorize the County Administrator to prepare a request for retail development proposals for Parcel A at Buchanan Field Airport. BACKGROUND The County General Plan was amended on May 8, 1990 to, among other things, provide for up to 220,000 square feet of commercial development on Parcel A at Buchanan Field (map attached). This property is owned by the County and is not required for airport purposes. A lease of the property would generate revenue that would accrue to the County's Airport Enterprise Fund. - A retail development would generate sales tax revenue for the County General Fund. A prior option to lease the property has terminated. The County believes the property will attract the interest of a number of retail developers and/or operators. The County's financial interests would be served by engaging in a process of defining its minimum requirements for a ground lease, and competitively seeking development proposals. Staff will proceed to prepare a draft request for proposal to be brought back to you for review and approval. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): y Y— ACTION OF BOARD ON March 5, 1991 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HE Y CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND HE=Y COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAI OF SUPERVISORS ON TH DATE SHOWN. CC: County AdministrAtor ATTESTED County Couns Y PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF HE BBOARD OF Community 'evelopment SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMIN RATOR Publorks G ral Service_, (Leases Management) /Growth Management Agency BY PUTY M,3U' (10/88) FIGURE 1-21 LEGEND PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN PS- PUBLIC/SEMI—PUBLIC LAND USE DESIGNATIONS LI— LIGHT INDUSTRY a CO— COMMERCIAL SCALE PR— PARKS a RECREATION 0 1,000' 2,000' 3,000' NORTH MH—. MOBILE HOME PARK ! 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