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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 19, 2015 TiTLE: EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT FOR RENOVATION AND REUSE OF THE YMCA PROPERTY (STRATEGIC PLA O.3, 5A) '% Q2 C./7. CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: CI As Recommended El As Amended • Ordinance on 181 Reading • Ordinance on 2 o Reading ® Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file this update to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement which grants a 180 day extension. r The YMCA building, located at 205 West Civic Center Drive, was purchased by the City in 1992 and has been vacant since that time. The building is in serious disrepair due to age, vandalism and deferred maintenance. Addressing the exterior appearance of the YMCA building and enhancing the security is an Important interim measure that has been accomplished shortly after the September 2014 approval of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with St, Joseph Health and Taller San Jose. A significant factor associated with the reuse of the YMCA building concerns the unanticipated hazardous dust and airborne particulates in the building. This hazardous condition has been determined to be quite significant and this has resulted in ongoing delays in our team gaining access to the building. After conducting a lead and asbestos survey of the building, National Econ, the city's hazardous material consultant, had the following recommendations: • First responders and any others entering the building be required to wear protective gear, respirators and be fit tested. • Incorporate a lead and asbestos abatement plan pursuant to state laws in the St. Joseph/Taller San Jose scope of work, Guiding principles associated with the YMCA project management work of at, Joseph Health and Taller San Jose have included: 19F -1