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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-RDA Minutes for 11-09-1989 M I NUT E S - TRevT sedT - UPTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 9, 1989 2s30 P.M. Locations Management Information Center (Sixth Floor) The Meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Uptown Redevelopment Project Area was called to order by Chairman Harry Holmes at 2:37 p.m., in the Management Information Center in the City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT (Sub Area "A") Manuel Acosta Larry W. Ammons Frederick Curlin, M.D. (Alt.) Scott Schei be Cas Sermak Larry R. Willson Dr./Mrs. Robert Krone Jim Filarski Maria McNulty (Sub Area "B") Harry Holmes Alan Vivian James Russell STAFF PRESENT Jill Hammer, Transcribing Secretary - RDA Larry Reed, Director of Building/Safety/Planning, City of San Bernardino Gary Wagoner, Project Manager - RDA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Roll Call Roll call was taken by the transcribing secretary. Approval of Minutes of October 12, 1989 Cf. Page 3, Paragraph 4, Mr. Vivian clarified that his remarks made at the last meeting were not necessarily in reference to the railroad yards ~d- per se but to the fence that lies on the property line, which is included in the Uptown Project Area. FORM MOTION: That the Minutes of the Meeting of October 12, 1989 be approved as submitted. Moved by: Larry R. Willson The motion was carried unanimously. Seconded by: Larry W. Ammons MC-679 Property Maintenance Ordinance Mr. Larry Reed, Director of Building/Safety/Planning, introduced himself to the Committee and gave a brief professional biographical sketch about himself. Committee members reviewed the above ordinance in their agenda packages. The following questions were submitted by members: 1. It was noted by Committee members that a substantive amount of subject matter covered by this ordinance is covered in other City ordinances. What makes this ordinance different than the several others covering the same subject? 2. How will this ordinance be enforced? 3. Cf. rental properties, could a means of enforcement be requirement of an annual Certificate of Occupancy? Mr. Reed began his presentation by stating that this ordinance is different from other ordinances associated with the same subject matter in that violation of this ordinance can result in a misdemeanor conviction. Mr. Reed explained that it will now be possible for citations to be issued when a violation is noticed. A bail schedule for this type of citation is forthcoming. Mr. Reed explained that the City now employs seven Code Enforcement Officers. Mr. Reed stated that only one notice will be given to each violator. Mr. Reed stated that unpaid bills for City services can result in a lien on the property, which will result in denial of a California driver's license at the time of renewal. A City administrative charge will also be added to the lien. Mr. Willson asked what has happened to the other ordinances of the same subject matter. Mr. Reed responded that some of those ordinances have been repealed; and some are duplicative. In relation to Question #3 above, Mr. Reed reported that the City of San Bernardino currently does not require a Certificate of Occupancy for single family homes. There is currently an ordinance being prepared 2 which will require all single family, duplex and triplex rental buildings to obtain a business license. The business license term of duration will be 4 years. As a condition for issuance of the business license, the landlord must submit to an inspection of the property and have in possession a Certificate of Occupancy for that single family, duplex or triplex rental. Mr. Scheibe asked if the business license requirement for rental single family, duplex and triplex rental properties will successfully handle the blight for a given area. Mr. Reed responded affirmatively. Mr. Holmes thanked Mr. Reed for his presentation. Recap/Evaluation of Highland Avenue Property Owners/Tenant Meeting Mr. Holmes reported that he was pleased with the number of owners/tenants that were present at the meeting. Mr. Willson provided a recap of the meeting for those Committee members who were not able to be present. Mr. Willson stated that the project as presented to the owners/tenants was a multi-part project: (1) parking improvement; (2) facade improvement (3) and streetscape improvement plan. Response from those in attendance at the meeting was favorable only for the parking improvement project. A motion was made and carried with unanimous support to proceed with further investigation of how to improve the parking situation. Mr. Willson stated that another meeting will be held with the property owners and tenants in January, 1990. Mr. Wagoner stated that the next step is to issue Requests for Proposals to several architectural firms to ascertain what the project cost will be. Mr. Wagoner stated that he has contacted the City Engineering Department to see if any previous architectural bids for the area are available. Mr. Willson emphasized that it was the intention of those in attendance at this meeting to cost out not only parking improvement from Highland to the residential property line but also Highland to 23rd Street. It should be noted that to improve the parking all the way to 23rd Street demolition of some residences would be required. Mr. Wagoner stated that he would like a motion from the Uptown CAC requesting that the Agency request funds from the CDC to retain a consultant to do an analysis of the parking needs and requirements for the north side of Highland Avenue from "D" to Mountain View. 3 MOTION: Request that RDA staff request CDC approval to proceed with an analysis of the present parking situation and recommendation for improvement of same for the north side of Highland Avenue between "0" Street and Mountain View. Moved by: Larry R. Willson Seconded by: Alan Vivian The motion was carried by the following vote: ~res: M. Acosta, L. Ammons, H. Holmes, S. Scheibe, A. Vivian, L. Wi son Noes: None Abstention: C. Sermak. Absent: Jim Filarski, Or./Mrs. Robert Krone, M. McNulty, J. Russell. Mr. Sermak thanked Uptown CAC members for their support in attendance at the property owners/tenants meeting. Other Business Mr. Holmes presented a plaque of appreciation to Larry Willson as Chairman and Cas Sermak as Vice Chairman for service to the Uptown CAC. he Uptown CAC expressed their sympathy to CAC member Jim Filarski in the loss of his son. There being no further business, the meeting of November 9, 1989 was adjourned at 3:SS p.m. Respectfully submitted, 2~ >n .~a'rY1/i~ Jill M. Hammer Transcribing Secretary jmh:3S07K 2