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Committee member Martinez noted under "Article III - Powers and Duties" to allow not just policy conversations but have the flexibility for Council or staff to include specific developments or projects for discussion; also requested under "Article V, Section A - Regular Meeting" that meetings be held "at least" quarterly. 4 RFQ/RFP FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTIES DOWNTOWN (Economic Development ordinance). Mr. Trevino recommended proceeding with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP). He noted that a shared parking analysis could be incorporated into the environmental document. Planning & Building Agency Executive Director Jay Trevino noted staff at Council direction looked at assets in downtown with potential for either development or reuse. Two city-owned sites were identified, which include the parking structure located at Third Street and Broadway and the YMCA building located at Civic Center Drive and Sycamore Street. Mr. Trevino provided background information and history on both properties, rehabilitation and replacement costs, and discussed shared parking. Kathleen Head of Keyser Marston provided information on land and building value analysis, development scenarios, participation and financing options Committee member Martinez noted the need to look at other opportunities and be creative on the iconic YMCA building and see what others have done with historic buildings. Chairman Sarmiento noted the properties are underutilized and underperforming and are becoming an attractive nuisance, adding it may be the right time to introduce a use we are not currently looking at. Ben Grabiel, S.A. Historical Preservation Society member, inquired why the YMCA property has been vacant for so many years. Chairman Sarmiento noted the lack of funding and resources. Committee member Benavides noted the idea is to figure out a more creative solution with the intent to go out publically to draw an interest. Brian Hendricks inquired if the RFQ will provide direction on what the Council would like to see developed at the properties. Chairman Sarmiento noted the committee would try to narrow the scope but not narrow it to the point where it's limited. Mr. Trevino asked the Committee for direction on the general range of uses for the properties, noting that staff will first release the RFQ to gauge the interest and qualifications of the teams and then let the City Council evaluate the list of teams. The Council-preferred groups would then be asked to submit detailed proposals. Acting Executive Director/Community Development Agency Sandra Gottlieb noted as part of the RFQ, financials would be provided to learn the financial capabilities of the developer. Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 2 June 4, 2013