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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-1991 Minutes MINUTES MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY OEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO JOINT ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1991 COUNCIL CHAMBERS This is the time and place set for a joint adjourned regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino at the regular meeting held at 8:30 a.m., Monday, July 15, 1991, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. The City Clerk has caused to be posted the order of adjournment of said meeting held on July 15, 1991, and has on file in the office of the City Clerk an affidavit of said posting together with a copy of said order which was posted at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 1991, on the door of the place at which said meeting was held. The joint adjourned regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Holcomb at 11:03 a.m., Friday, July 19, 1991, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Edwins. Absent: Council Member Estrada. RES. 91-332 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ORDERING CERTAIN CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. (Continued from July 15, 1991) (Assessment District No. 987) (1) RES. 91-333 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO OVERRULING AND DENYING PROTESTS AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. (Continued from July 15, 1991) (Assessment District No. 987) (1) 1 7/19/91 RES. 91-334 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DESIGNATING THE TREASURER TO COLLECT AND RECEIVE MONEY. (Continued from July 15, 1991) (Assessment District No. 987) (1) City Clerk Krasney read the titles of the resolutions. Mayor Holcomb explained that a compromise agreement was approved eliminating the Chestnut Storm Drain from the Verdemont Assessment District No. 987. However, after discussions with the City Engineer, it was determined that the Chestnut Storm Orain should be included in the assessment district as a measure to prevent possible liability against the City. He stated that inclusion of the Chestnut Storm Drain would not be levied through the assessment district, but would be funded by a loan received from the Economic Development Agency. Repayment of the loan would come from the $ . 13 per square foot surcharge fee imposed on vacant property which is paid by developers at the time a building permit is obtained. Gene Klatt, Assistant City Engineer, answered questions and stated that based on the formula used to calculate the revenue collected from the surcharge fee, it is anticipated that these funds would recover the costs for the Chestnut Storm Orain project. Mr. Klatt answered questions and explained that the School District property was not included in the assessment district, but the School District has agreed to pay its fair share of the costs for the improvements. It is proposed that the City make a contribution of approximately $85,000 for the improvements and upon development of the land, the School Oistrict would seek reimbursement from the State and give the money to the City. The total cost of the loan is $1,239,513.22. Mayor Holcomb suggested that the resolution be amended to include language to charge interest on the loan received from the Economic Oevelopment Agency. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolutions be waived. Tim Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic Development Agency, recommended that the Verdemont Area Infrastructure Financing Plan and Assessment District No. 987 be financed exclusively from the State College Project Area funds which has a balance of $943,194.55. 2 7/19/91 Gene Klatt answered questions and stated that the Chestnut Storm Drain cost is approximately 1.2 million dollars. The costs for the remaining improvements would be divided between the City and the Community Development Commission. The overall costs for these public improvements is approximately 2.3 million dollars. Mr. Klatt explained that there is no projection date for repayment of the loan to the Economic Development Agency, as repayment of the loan is predicated upon build out of the Verdemont area. Mr. Klatt recommended continuation of the surcharge fees established in Resolution No. 90-212, as a means of recovering the costs for the storm drain. A discussion assuring that the repaid. ensued Economic regarding providing Development Agency documentation loan would be Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow indicated that a legal document would be prepared incorporating language for repayment of the loan. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, to find and determine that the public convenience and necessity require the proposed improvements in the Verdemont area. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, that said resolutions be adopted. Resolution Nos. 91-332, 91-333, and 91-334 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Estrada. CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS - IRVINGTON AVENUE, MAGNOLIA AVENUE - CONTINUEO FROM JULY 15, 1991 (2) This is the time and place continued to consider a request from Roger G. Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, to advertise for bids on the construction of street improvements in the Verdemont Area. . In a memorandum dated May 28, 1991, Roger G. Hardgrave, Director of Public Works /Ci ty Engineer, stated that plans for installation of street improvements have been prepared and the project is ready to be advertised for bids. The project consists of installing sewer mains, paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalk and street lights on the following sections of streets: 3 7/19/91 1. Irvington Avenue (south side) Pine Avenue to 600' West 2. Irvington Avenue - Olive Avenue to Palm Avenue 3. Irvington Avenue - Palm Avenue to Magnolia 4. Magnolia Avenue - Belmont Avenue to Meyers Road The estimated project cost for Plan No. 8420 is $470,000.00. Gene Klatt, Assistant City Engineer, answered questions and stated that approval of this item allows staff to advertise for bids and is not a part of Assessment Oistrict No. 987. Council Member Minor made the motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the plans for installation of street improvements on sections of Irvington Avenue and Magnolia Avenue, in accordance with Plan No. 8420, be approved; and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. RES. 91-335 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAROINO AWAROING A CONTRACT TO RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERT, TRAFFIC SIGNALS, CHESTNUT AVENUE STORM DRAIN, AND PALM AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS. (Continued from July 15, 1991) (3) City Clerk Krasney read the title of the resolution. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 91-335 was adopted by the following. vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Miller. Nays: Council Member Pope-Ludlam. Abstain: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: Council Member Estrada. RES. 91-336 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING THE PUBLIC REPORT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 995. (Continued from July 15, 1991) (4) City Clerk Krasney read the title of the resolution. Council Member Miller made a motion, Member Reilly, that further reading of the and said resolution be adopted. seconded by Council resolution be waived Resolution No. 91-336 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope- Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Estrada. 4 7/19/91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING At 11:26 a.m., Chairman Holcomb called the Community Development Commission to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. The Council, acting took action on their Infrastructure Financing as the Community Oevelopment Commission, agenda regarding the Verdemont Area Plan. COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA ARRIVED Council Member Estrada arrived at the Council meeting and took her place at the council table. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FINDING BENEFIT TO THE VARIOUS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS IN THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES AND BOND PROCEEDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS IN THE VERDEMONT AREA. (R-ID) Tim Sabo, Agency Counsel, recommended that the proposed resolution be deferred until an agreement or contract is prepared clearly outlining the loan concept. No action was taken on the proposed resolution authoriz.ing the use of tax increment revenues and bond proceeds for the payment of infrastructure costs in the Verdemont area. RECESS MEETING At 11:40 a.m., the adjourned regular meeting recessed to a luncheon workshop in the Management Information Center, MIC Room, Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California to discuss possible funding sources for a television newscast program. RECONVENE MEETING - LUNCHEON WORKSHOP At 12:13 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the luncheon workshop to order in the Management Information Center (MIC) Room, Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Krasney, Ci ty Administrator Edwins. Absent: Council Member Miller. 5 7/19/91 ANNOUNCEMENT - CENTRAL CITY MALL CAROUSEL Sam Catalano, General Manager, Central City Mall, gave an update on the carousel project. He stated that the carousel is under construction and that plans have been incorporated to better accommodate handicapped persons. The carousel is scheduled to open November 1, 1991. Mr. Catalano explained a concept for providing better advertisement of events held at the Maruko Hotel, Convention Center and City Hall by utilizing the monument sign along the freeway. He proposed that Mall merchants donate a space on the monument sign for advertisement of local events. ANNOUNCEMENT - FARMERS MARKET CONCEPT - DOWNTOWN AREA Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, presented information concerning the certified farmers market concept, proposed at the corner of 4th and "G" Streets. Under this concept, merchants would be allowed to sell eggs, flowers, and produce every Saturday, from 7: 00 a. m. to 12 noon. Ms. Velarde stated that the certified farmers market concept had been deferred until all renovations for the Central City Mall are completed. She stated that a full plan would be available within 60 days highlighting tentative start-up dates. COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED Council Member Estrada left the Council meeting. PRESENTATIONS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The Council, acting as the Community Development Commission, heard presentations by Ron Saienni of Home/Aid, Inc., outlining ways for revitalizing the Arden/Guthrie area and implementing single family housing in the downtown area; and Mr. Ed Wohland, Senior Vice President, Project Development, Warnecke Rosekrans Megrian, 300 Broadway, Suite 12, San Francisco, CA 94133, who presented renderings of civic center/performing arts centers in various cities and explained how San Bernardino could create its own civic center/performing arts center in the downtown area. FUNDING SOURCES FOR A TELEVISION NEWSCAST CONTINUED FROM JULY 15, 1991 This is the time and place continued to for workshop to discuss possible funding sources for a newscast program. PROGRAM- (5) a luncheon television Mayor Holcomb stated that Creative Communications Associates, Inc., conducted a survey of community residents to determine interest in watching a nightly news broadcast. The response from the survey indicated that area residents strongly supported the idea. Creative Communications Associates proposed a $.25 cent subscription fee on local cable companies to fund the 6 7/19/91 news broadcast. They also proposed a 24-hour news program. The City would have one hour of prime time to broadcast local events to be repeated at least twice after the six o'clock news. Julie Reifel, Telecommunications, answered questions and stated that the City has already paid $56,000 to Creative Communications Associates for conducting and preparing a survey of residents interested in watching an Inland Empire newscast. She stated that the cost for Proposal Two, Phase One, is $42,000. Proposal Two, Phase I, is designed to develop funding sources by means of contacting foundations and private corporations, imposing a $.25 cents subscriber fee, and seeking other revenue sources, through sponsorships, production, and marketing. A discussion ensued regarding the anticipated costs to implement Phase II which authorizes Creative Communications Associates to negotiate with equipment and service providers, and provide screening and hiring of staff to implement the newscast. Stephanie Congdon, Vice-Chairman, CATV Commission, stated that Creative Communications would be responsible for soliciting funds and obtaining the first year's operating fees. Tim Steinhaus, Economic Development, Agency Administrat.or, stated that the $42,000.00 for Proposal Two, Phase I, will be paid by the Economic Development Agency. COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED Council Member Miller left the Council meeting. Ms. Reifel stated that the newscast would be broadcast throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. She stated that there would be some areas of the City that would not be able to receive Channel 3. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pope-Ludlam, that Proposal Two, Phase I, be approved. COUNCIL MEMBER REILLY EXCUSED Council Member Reilly left the Council meeting. Council Member Hernandez stated that he would abstain from voting on this matter. The motion failed due to the lack of a quorum. Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow stated that no action is necessary as this is a discussion item. The Mayor only wanted to see if the Council favored having a nightly news program in the City. 7 7/19/91 Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow answered questions and stated that further review is needed to determine if the City can be reimbursed for the costs already paid to the consultants. CLOSED SESSION The Mayor and Common Commission did not recess to (6) Council and Community Development closed session during this meeting. ADJOURNMENT (7) At 1:45 p.m., Mayor Holcomb adjourned the joint adjourned regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission to 11:00 a.m., July 24, 1991, in the Management Information Center (MIC), Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. RACHEL KRASNEY City Clerk .--/ City Clerk No. of Items: 12 No. of Hours: 1 hr. 45 min. 8 7/19/91