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| AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2007-12-05 | 3 | Mr. Jaynes explained the VA's two major construction projects, one for the clinic, one for the cemetery. Both projects are congressionally authorized and appropriated, if approved for the budget, design will begin on the clinic in 2010, with construction completed by spring/summer 2012. The columbarium is on the same timeline, but could be phased and opened sooner. The enhanced use lease is in the concept application process and will go to the Secretary of the VA in the spring, and if approved, the enhanced use process will begin in late spring and work toward having a partner and open in 2012. Member Tam thanked Mr. Jaynes and Mr. Hutchison for the presentation and had some questions: 1) on the discussions the VA has had with the Navy regarding environmental clean-up costs, 2) has there been progress in the VA's coordination with SunCal, and 3) the VA's role and relationship with the Alameda Healthcare District. Mr. Hutchison explained that the VA has had ongoing dialogue with the Alameda District hospital and will be meeting with the new CEO tomorrow morning (Dec. 6) to continue that dialogue and they are very interested in maintaining that relationship with the Alameda Healthcare District. He further explained that the VA has issued an RFP for outpatient services, and that the Alameda Healthcare District has responded. A final determination has not yet been made. As a response to Member Tam's first question about the clean-up costs, Mr. Hutchison discussed that the Navy is responsible for clean-up. The VA's MOU with the Navy will set forth the terms and conditions that outline the requirements of the Navy to bring it up to appropriate commercial standards. The VA does not want to take on liability for contamination over which they had no control. The inter-agency transfer will set forth clearly the Navy's requirements with no dispute between the VA and the Navy as to those requirements. He emphasized that the VA has a significant due diligence process. Member Tam mentioned that since the VA is the alumni association to the Navy, that they may have a stronger tie to them than the ARRA does. Mr. Hutchison explained that the Navy is well aware of their obligation and is prepared to live up to it. Mr. Jaynes discussed the coordination efforts with SunCal, stating that most of their communication with SunCal since their last meeting with them has been through Debbie Potter. He said that he has been playing phone-tag with the project manager for SunCal, Pat Keliher, but will continue to strive to communicate with them to make sure their plans are in coordination with the ARRA's. Mr. Hutchison thanked Member Tam for being the catalyst to bringing SunCal and the VA together in a joint cooperation going forward. Chair Johnson wanted to clarify whether residential units were still part of the VA's development plan. Mr. Hutchison confirmed that residential units were never part of their plan. Member deHaan discussed his concerns about the budget appropriations and the VA's cost for their development plans. Mr. Hutchison stated that the budget approval cycle was FY '10 and the dollar amount for the hospital is in the $50M range, and considerably less for the columbarium. They are confident that their proposal will be well received by congress and the Dept. of Veteran's Affairs. Member deHaan also asked about the status of their coordination efforts with SunCal. Mr. Hutchison reaffirmed what Mr. Jaynes had said about their intent to maintain dialogue with SunCal. Chair Johnson called the speakers, first Bill Smith, who spoke about various topics, including the Lease Terns and transportation issues. The next speaker, Mark Chandler, Commissioner of the Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission, spoke in support of the VA's plan to develop the outpatient clinic at Alameda Point. He discussed the status quo of Veterans having to travel to Martinez, Travis AFB, and Mare Island for healthcare. | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2007-12-05.pdf |