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Home My WebLink About07-13-1998 Minutes .~ MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1998 BOARD ROOM The regular meeting of the Redevelopment Committee of the Economic Development Agency of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Vice-Chairwoman Estrada at 3:02 p.m., Monday, July 13, 1998, in the Economic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Cordova with the following being present: Council Members Estrada, Arias; Deputy ci ty Clerk Cordova. Absent: Counc il Member Miller, Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle. Also present: Mayor Valles, Execut.ive Assistant to the Mayor Rubi, Executive Assistant to the Council Carlos, City Administrator Wilson, Development Director Winkler, Main Street Inc., Executive Director Harris, Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo, and Secretary Eileen Gomez. PUBLIC COMMENTS (1) No public comments were rendered. SHAVER AUTO GENERAL PERFORMANCE - ASSISTANCE REQUEST - $2,400,000 - 12 YEARS FUND RE IMBURSEMENT /REBATE SALES TAX - (Continued from June 29, 1998) (2) Ronald Winkler, Development Director, submitted a staff report dated July 7, 1998, concerning a request from Shaver Auto for financial assistance. Development Director Winkler provided a synopsis of the action taken relative to the assistance request, based upon sales tax performance, received by Shaver Auto. He further stated that a meeting has been scheduled for July 15, 1998; and requested that the matter be continued. Council Member Arias made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Redevelopment Committee meeting of July 27, 1998. 1 7/13 /1998 SALE OF AGENCY PROPERTY - EAST HALLMARK PARKWAY - APN NO. 226-072-91 - $141,500 MINUS A PRO-RATA SHARE OF SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - NTE $25,000 - LAZAR & LAUER COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE - 3.61 ACRES - CONSTRUCT A 60,000 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING (3) Ronald Winkler, Development Director, submitted a staff report dated July 7, 1998, concerning the sale of agency-owned property located at East Hallmark Parkway, APN No. 226-072-91. CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN ARRIVED At 3:06 p.m., City Attorney Penman arrived at the meeting and took his place at the conference table. Todd Hooks, Office of Business Development, Economic Development Agency, explained the proposal received from Lazar and Lauer Commercial Real Estate for the sale of property and the construction of a 60,000 square foot industrial building and answered questions relative to such. COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER ARRIVED At 3:12 p.m., Council Member Miller arrived at the meeting, took her place at the conference table and assumed the duties of Chairwoman. Concern was expressed regarding the sale of the property and whether or not a profit could be realized if the sale was delayed. Development Director Winkler answered questions relative to whether any previous offers have been made for the purchase of the property and the benefits to be realized from the improvement of the vacant land. Rick Lazar, Lazar and Lauer Commercial Real Estate, answered questions regarding the intended use of the 60,000 square foot industrial building. Council Member Arias made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the Redevelopment Committee recommends that the Community Development Commission adopt and approve a resolution for the sale of Economic Development Agency owned property located at East Hallmark Parkway (APN No. 266-072- 91) in the amount of $141,500 less a pro-rata share of sewer improvements not to exceed $25,000. SALE OF AGENCY FROM AMAPOLA'S FROM AMAPOLA'S May 11, 1998) PROPERTY - 578 MT. VERNON - ACCEPT OFFER RESTAURANT - SOLICIT COMPETING PROPOSALS & OCEAN PACIFIC CAPITAL - (Continued from (4) 2 7/13/1998 Ronald Winkler, Development Director, submitted a staff dated July 8, 1998, concerning offers for the sale of property located at 578 Mt. Vernon. report agency Director Winkler provided a synopsis of the purchase offer received from Amapola's Restaurant. Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo stated that everyone within a project area has owner-participation rights and answered questions relative to such. Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled. AUTHORIZE - EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - DEVELOPMENT OF A LAND USE PLAN - $15,000 EXPENDITURE - 9TH AND DEL ROSA AVENUE (5) Ronald Winkler, Development Director, submitted a staff report dated July 7, 1998, concerning the exclusive negotiation agreement with Southern California Housing Development Corporation. Council expressed concern that items within their ward are not being brought to their attention. Director Winkler answered questions regarding the agreement to negotiate exclusively with Southern California Housing Development Corporation. Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle stated that after his review of the documents pertaining to the city's obligation for the property, the state's recourse would be to take the property back which would eliminate the city's financial obligation. A discussion ensued regarding the funds already expended on the property. Council Member Miller made a mot.ion, seconded by Council Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Redevelopment Committee meeting of July 27, 1998. REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM - ONE-YEAR CONTRACT - GOLETA NATIONAL BANK - $100,000 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES (6) Ronald Winkler, Development Director, submitted a staff report dated July 8, 1998, concerning the Economic Development Agency's rehabilitation loan program. 3 7/13/1998 Director Winkler stated that this action would approve the outsourcing of the agency's rehabilitation loan program and the agency would function as an in-take center for a period of one year. Director Winkler clarified the differences between the rehabilitation loan program and the acquisition, rehabilitation and resale program. He also responded to questions raised on the rehabilitation loan program. Jerry Miller, Director, First Federal Savings & Loan of San Bernardino, stated that an allocation of $100,000 would result in actual loans of $500,000-$600,000 and answered questions regarding the services to be provided by Goleta National Bank. A discussion ensued regarding the development of the home improvement grant program administration agreement. Council Member Arias made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the Redevelopment Committee recommend to the Community Development Commission that a one-year contract with Goleta National Bank for the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program be authorized with the allocation of $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds. SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE & SECRETARY GOMEZ EXCUSED At 4:07 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and Secretary Gomez left the meeting. CLOSED SESSION (NBl) Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Arias, that matters which arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda be discussed in closed session. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members Estrada, Arias. Nays: Council Member Miller. None. Council Absent: RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION At 4:07 p.m., the Redevelopment session for the following: (NBl) Committee recessed to closed Pursuant to Government Code Section: Conference with legal counsel anticipated litigation significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) (1) & (3) (A) of Government Code Section 54956.9: one. 4 7/13 /1998 CLOSED SESSION At 4:07 p.m., Chairwoman Miller called the closed session to order in the Economic Development Agency Board Room. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Cordova with the following being present: Chairwoman Miller; Council Members Estrada, Arias, Miller; City Attorney Penman, Deputy City Clerk Cordova. Absent: None. Also present: Mayor Rubi. Mayor Valles and Executive Assistant to the ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION/MEETING (NB1 & 7) At 4:44 p.m., the closed session and meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, July 27, 1998, in the Economic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. RACHEL G. CLARK City Clerk By i,~n~-tottv'1../...,.. eputy City Clerk ~- No. of Items: 8 No. of Hours: 1. 75 ~ 5 7/13/1998