B3: C-May 9, 2019 City Council Minutes — original pdf

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Approve the proposed Dougherty Arts Center redevelopment site at Butler Shores Park. District(s) Affected: District 5. The amendments are as follows: The motion to approve the proposed redevelopment site with amendments was made by Council Member Kitchen, seconded by Council Member Pool. City Council approves location of the Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) on Butler Shores. The City Council also authorizes the City Manager to proceed with design, subject to the directions included in this amendment and to return to Council for approval prior to construction. Design for redevelopment of the DAC at the Toomey Rd./Riverside Drive location shall include analysis of the following options: 1) Planning Commission recommendations: • A parking and transportation demand management strategy be developed for the entire arts complex that considers area on-and off-street parking, and under-shoots parking supply in anticipation of public transit investments. • Any structured parking should be innovative, employ LEED strategies, charge for parking, and be available for future conversion. • The arts complex should be developed as an active transportation hub and generally minimize space dedicated to automobile use. 2) Design Commission recommendations: • Providing access from both Toomey Road and West Riverside Drive • • Streetscape improvements along Toomey Road REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES Integration of district public parking structure THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 8 • Enhancing the cultural arts district around Zach Scott Theater • Connection to the Hike & Bike Trail and public restroom • Outdoor education and performance spaces 3) Moving the existing PARD main office building to another location, to allow for adjustments to the location of the DAC building and parking structure to reduce impact of traffic on Toomey Road. 4) If appropriate and feasible, opportunities to incorporate the PARD office building into the DAC structure, to allow for adjustments of the DAC building and parking structure to reduce impact of traffic on Toomey Rd. 5) Options for locating the DAC parking structure away from Toomey Rd and combining with existing Zachary Scott Theatre surface parking and/or other parking structures in the area. 6) Creation of an Advisory Group consisting of neighbors living along Toomey Rd, DAC users, and other community members, to provide feedback during the design process. A motion to approve the following amendment to the amendment was made by Council Member Tovo, seconded by Council Member Pool. The amendment was approved on an 8- 2 vote. Council Members Flannigan and Renteria voted nay. Council Member Casar was off the dais. The motion to amend the second sentence was approved as follows: The City Council also authorizes the City Manager to proceed with design, subject to the directions included in this amendment. After schematic design phase the City Manager shall return to Council for feedback and approval of the design prior to construction. The motion to approve agenda item 8 with the following direction: City Council approves location of the Dougherty Arts Center on Butler Shores. Prior to issuing an RFQ and negotiating a design contract, the City Manager should consider: 1) Alternatives to funding any garage from the parks bond by, including, but not limited to: a. Exploring shared parking opportunities with neighboring developments b. Exploring revenue-financed parking, including underground parking c. Exploring transportation demand management strategies for the area 2) Designs that allow for future phases of expansion of the center. 3) Mechanisms by which the City might engage philanthropic interest in capital projects including, but not limited to, the Dougherty Arts Center. The motion approving the Dougherty Arts Center redevelopment site was approved as amended above on Council Member Kitchen’s motion, Council Member Pool’s second on an 8-2 vote. Council Members Flannigan and Renteria voted nay. Council Member Casar was off the dais.