MINUTES
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON
Marina Arts Village/Promenade
Corner of 1st Avenue and 8th Street
Marina, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: (City Council, Airport Commissioners, Marina Abrams B Non -Profit Corporation, Preston Park Sustainable Communities Nonprofit Corporation, Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency Members and Marina Groundwater Sustainability Agency) MEMBERS PRESENT: Jennifer McAdams, Brian McCarthy, Kathy Biala, Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chair Liesbeth Visscher, Mayor/Chair Bruce C. Delgado
3. OTHER ACTION:
a. Site visit of Marina Arts Village/Promenade Bounded by 1 st Avenue, 8 th Street, Marina, California ; and provide direction to staff regarding the potential rehabilitation of the Marina Arts Village.
City Manager Long provided a brief history and description of the project site.
Public Comments:
• Mike – expressed concern about the condition of the TAMC property. • Kelly Weigle – asked if a possible sculpture garden could be placed here. Asked about a feasibility study. Aked about the MST Multi-model study. • Terri McRhoads – asked if there was flexibility to take down other buildings. Suggested partnering with college. Asked about the responsibility of upkeep of the property. • Jeff – Aked if all the roof venting would be replaced. • Unknown – asked about fencing and patrolling of the property (security measures) • Mike Moeller – asked about building codes, when do they start. • Grace Silva -Santella – wondered if culinary arts could be put in the buildings, like San Francisco. Spoke about possible military museum or eco -tourism. Spoke about roofing material (copper flashing/gutters) and the use of different options. Asked boutlong -term maintenance.
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• Gloria – Asked about Federal or State funding for this project. • Unknown – Asked about project timelines.
• Debby – spoke about prices increasing would developer pitch in more or make further donations.
Council Discussion/Comments:
Councilmember McAdams – Would like to see clear numbers at next council meeting on demolition of building and bringing in utilities (PG&E, water and sewer).
Councilmember Biala – Cost of stabilization and tear-down of building #3; what is the role of the Developer after stabilization? Parking? Cleanup of the TAMC parcel. Estimate of partial deconstruction or stabilization of building. Concerned that noise from the freeway would restrict outdoor opportunities
Councilmember McCarthy – Financial sustainability of property; future uses and partnering with TAMC; financial scheduling to prevent running out of monies; Where does the Arts Village fall on the project list?
Mayor Pro Tem Visscher – in favor of complete stabilization. What are the results of the HazMat study? Cost of roof insulation. Quality of paint and gutter materials. MST 5 th Street Station – Bicycles.
Mayor Delgado – Keep middle section (bldg. #3). Cost of deconstruction versus stabilization? Quality of paint. Talks with TAMC on possible acquisition or renting on their property.
4. ADJOURNMENT: The council meeting adjourned at 4:27 PM
Anita Sharp, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
Bruce C. Delgado, Mayor