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Councilmember Benavides indicated that Request for Qualifications process <br />discussed at Development and Transportation Council Committee with proposal <br />review at the staff level; divided between social and business needs of the City <br />and the two proposal submitted that would provide different services; asked <br />about services to be provided by Taller San Jose. <br />Councilmember Amezcua supports staff's recommendation. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento thanked applicants for proposal, concerned with <br />retrofit cost and investment needed to bring project forward; sees as public <br />asset and return on investment. <br />Representatives from St. Joseph and Taller San Jose responded that <br />partnership with St. Joseph Health will allow them to leverage funds needed; <br />fundraising has begun with $10 million pledge after tonight's approval; <br />committed to project. Project would bring jobs to the City, wellness and fitness <br />facility will directly impact the community; Wellness Center would be open to the <br />public; restored to original purpose; and will request parking variance by the City <br />as well as promote public transportation; would be willing to make exterior <br />improvements within 120 days of approval. <br />Councilmember Reyna, noted that YMCA develops skills and work by Taller San <br />Jose has also provided services; supports project and serve our community. <br />Representatives responded that Taller San Jose currently services 350 <br />individuals, expect double or triple within short timeframe <br />Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero asked about the process to consider non - profit <br />organization. City Manager Cavazos noted that historic condition with be <br />restored, parking accessible, and job creations were elements considered in <br />recommending proposal. <br />Mayor Pulido asked Mr. Harrah to describe the exterior renovations of his <br />proposal. Would include broke glass, paint building, add lighting feature; expect <br />$13 million in improvements; except exterior improvements to be completed <br />within 180 days; his proposal also includes gym facility and open to the public. <br />Offered $1 million to purchase building. <br />St. Joseph Health representative indicated that exterior improvements will <br />depend on historic restoration plans submitted; may <br />City Attorney - point of clarification that reimbursement agreement will allow for <br />hard money; exclusive agreement will come back to the city Council for <br />approval; authority to negotiate is sought today; Taller San Jose could lease <br />current facility out if they relocate to YMCA. <br />City Manager clarified that both representatives were contacts and treated the <br />same. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 o -1 2 MARCH 18, 2014 <br />