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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-RDA Minutes REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING December 7, 1989 - 4:10 p.m. The meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairman Esther Estrada at 4:10 p.m., in the Redevelopment Agency Conference Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 300 North IIDII Street, San Bernardino. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken with the following being present: Committee Member Esther Estrada; Committee Member Jess Flores; Committee Member Michael Maudsley. STAFF PRESENT: Robert J. Temple, Acting Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency; Arlene S. Berman, Administrative Deputy, Redevelopment Agency; Barbara Lindseth, Accounting Manager, Redevelopment Agency; Moe Estevene, Engineering & Design Coordinator, Redevelopment Agency; Gary Wagoner, Senior Project Manager, Redevelopment Agency; Dennis A. Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; James E. Robbins, Deputy City Administrator; Marshall Julian, City Administrator; Phil Arvizo, Assistant to the Council; Margie Vance, Recording Secretary. IN ATTENDANCE: Rhonda Connolly, Miller & Schroder; Cassie McDuff, The Sun; Sharon Mills, Greenleaf Development Corporation. 1. Status of Agreements in Default or Technical Default John Hoeger, Development Manager stated that the data contained in the report on seven of the Agency's projects has been updated from an earlier report on twelve delinquent projects. He said that since the last report to the Commission on July 5, 1989, five projects have been removed from the default list. He proceeded to list them as follows: College Parkway Associates, Arrowhead Health Care Systems, T.J. Burris (Kay), Pace Warehouse, and San Bernardino Auto Plaza. A lenghty discussion ensued regarding the status of each of the projects in default or technical default. RECOMMENDATION: The Committee received the report. No action. No recommendation. December 7, 1989 1917R 2. Greenleaf/Neeley Request for Assistance/OPA John Hoeger, Development Manager, stated that Greenleaf/Neeley Investors is a general partnership which owns a site on Hallmark Parkway. He said that Greenleaf has undertaken the development of an industrial complex and has completed (Phase 1) together with various off-site improvements. He further explained that one of the off-site improvements was the improvement of a City-owned drainage channel which carried run-off water from north of the 1-215 freeway which is a benefit to the City. He stated that although there were discussions with Agency staff at various times about the possibility of Agency participation in that development, no final agreement was reached; and, no assistance was provided prior to the construction of the improvement. He said that Greenleaf is now requesting assistance in the amount of $100,000 toward certain fees which will be incurred by Greenleaf as part of the cost of developing Phase II of the same Industrial project. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the need to assist Greenleaf in the amount of $100,000. Committee Member Maudsley, requested that staff provide the Committee with a copy of the report of the analysis that was done for the Greenleaf Project. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended that the item be continued to the next Committee meeting of December 21, 1989. 3. 1989-1990 Budget - Workshop Mr. Robert Temple, Acting Executive Director, said that due to various scheduling constraints in June, a Resolution was adopted by the Commission on June 19, 1989 authorizing the Agency to continue budget expenditures past July 1, 1989 at the same levels budgeted for in fiscal year 1988-89. He also said that the budget format has been revised to include separate project area budgets, along with a composite Agency budget summary and separate forms reflecting line item activity detail. He expressed his concern regarding the fiscal year being halfway gone and that the Budget had not been adopted. He said that he was hired to make recommendations in terms of the organizational structure and urged the Committee to approve the 1989-90 Budget, and that any significant changes should be incorporated in next year's budget. A lengthy discussion followed regarding funding of the Administrative Budget, and current revenue and expenditure projections for the next five years prepared for each project area by Ms. Barbara Lindseth, the Accounting Manager. Specific concerns were expressed by Chairwoman Estrada and Committeemember Maudsley regarding the cash flow needs of the Central City Project Area. The discussion was cut short due to time constraints, and no action was recommended. 2 December 7, 1989 1917R RECOMMENDATION: The Committee requested no recommendation be provided until after the Joint Special Meeting takes place. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting of December 7, 1989, was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. APPROVED BY: ~~" Redevelopment Committee 3 December 7, 1989 1917R 2.6 REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE M I NUT E S REGULAR MEETING January 11, 1990 - 4:10 p.m. The meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairman Esther Estrada at 4:10 p.m., in the Redevelopment Agency Conference Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 300 North IIDII Street, San Bernardino. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken with the following being present: Committee Member Esther Estrada; Committee Member Jess Flores; Committee Member Michael Maudsley. Also present was Chairman W. R. Holcomb. STAFF PRESENT: Robert J. Temple, Acting Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency; Arlene S. Berman, Administrative Deputy, Redevelopment Agency; John Hoeger, Development Manager, Redevelopment Agency; Gary Wagoner, Senior Project Manager, Redevelopment Agency; Denice Brue, Assistant City Attorney; Dennis A. Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; James E. Robbins, Deputy City Administrator; J. Lorraine Velarde, Chief Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Phil Arvizo, Assistant to the Council; Margie Vance, Recording Secretary. OTHER STAFF: Kenneth Henderson, Director of Community Development. 1. Pedestrian Bridge Connecting 5-Level to the Thrifty Building. Mr. Robert J. Temple said that the Agency has recently acquired the Thrifty Building and that as part of the rehabilitation of the building and to insure ease of access for the public to and from the building to parking and to City Hall, it is planned to construct a pedestrian bridge from the third floor of the building to the fifth level of the five level parking structure. He stated that in a memorandum dated January 4, 1990, Mr. Gene R. Klatt, Assistant City Engineer, reported that the Department of Public Works obtained bids to perform architectural and structural design services for the bridge and that they have selected low bidder DMJM in the amount of $19,750. Mr. Temple informed the Committee that he intends to issue a Purchase Order to DMJM to perform the engineering and design services and that this amount has been budgeted and is within his authority. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the proposed design of the pedestrian bridge. January 11, 1990 1929R RECOMMENDATION: The Committee received the report. No action. No recommendation. 2. Statement of Investment Policy. Mr. Robert J. Temple said that according to Government Code Section 53646 the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino is required to annually approve a Statement of Investment Policy. He said that the policy is identical to the policy the City of San Bernardino is currently using and is the same policy adopted by the Commission for the year 1989, which was a change from the previously adopted policy. He also stated that the policy is used as a guideline for the efficient placement and monitoring of investments within the Redevelopment Agency. He said that the policy outlines the types of investments the Redevelopment Agency may purchase and it stresses the importance of maximizing the yield from all investments and minimizing risk on these investments. Senior Assistant City Attorney, Dennis A. Barlow informed the Committee of a controversy that took place in the City of Los Angeles with regards to their Statement of Investment Policy. He said that according to a newspaper article the Los Angeles City Attorney's office had concluded that the City was in violation of State Law because the City did not place their investments out to competitive bid. Mr. Barlow stated that their findings raised some concerns in his office. He said that he contacted the Los Angeles City Attorney's office and requested a copy of the letter published in the newspaper. He stated that after researching the law cited in the letter, he concluded that he does not agree with their findings and stated that it is not a State Law violation. He said that in his opinion he does not think that the City or the Agency must make their deposits pursuant to competitive bid, and stated that he has also discussed the matter with City Treasurer, Craig Graves, and he concurrs. RECOMMENDATION: The Committee recommended that the item be forwarded to the Commission meeting of January 22, 1990. 3. Demolition Matching Funds. Chairwoman Estrada said that one of the problems she foresees regarding the need to clear the Mt. Vernon area of old and unsafe buildings, is the property owner's inability to financially pay for the demolition. She stated that one of her recommendations is to establish a City program where property owners could receive financial assistance from the City and/or Agency. She said that among her conversations with Code Compliance Officer, Alex Valenzuela a suggestion was made to have a Demolition Matching Fund Program wherein the City splits the cost 50-50 with the property owner, thus alleviating the financial burden on the property owner and at the same time getting rid of blight and clearing the way for new development. 2 January 11, 1990 1929R Senior Assistant City Attorney, Dennis A. Barlow, asked if she was referring to buildings that are presently outside the proposed Mt. Vernon Project Area. She responded positively. Mr. Barlow further confirmed that her recommendation would be to have the Demolition Matching Fund Program in place before the Mt. Vernon Project Area process is completed, therefore, he said that a benefit resolution would be necessary. Chairwoman Estrada responded that the program would not only be for the specific purpose of assisting those within the Mt. Vernon area but that it would affect the City as a whole. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the pros and cons of setting aside City funds to create the Demolition Matching Fund Program. Mr. Ken Henderson, Director of Community Development answered questions. RECOMMENDATION: For discussion only. No motion. No recommendation. CLOSED SESSION The Redevelopment Committee recessed to closed session at 5:15 p.m. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Redevelopment Committee of the Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino will convene in closed session with its negotiator to discuss the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property, and give instructions to its negotiator concerning the price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9c the Redevelopment Committee of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino will convene in closed session to discuss possible litigation. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 the Redevelopment Committee of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino will convene in closed session to consider personnel matters. The Redevelopment Committee reconvened from closed session at 5:35 p.m. 3 January 11, 1990 1929R 4. Redevelopment Council Workshop - Information Update. Mr. Robert J. Temple said that a workshop has been set for Wednesday, January 31, 1990 through Friday, February 2, 1990 in Highland Springs in the City of Beaumont, California. He said that Mr. Tim Sabo, of Hawkins, Delafield & Wood, Attorneys at Law and Mr. Jim Iverson, of Miller & Schroeder will be the main speakers. He further stated that the final details are being coordinated through Mr. Phil Arvizo and Ms. J. Lorraine Velarde. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the importance for the Commission Members to have an opportunity to address questions regarding the legal and economic functions of the Agency. RECOMMENDATION: For information only. No action. No. recommendation. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting of January 11, 1990, was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. APPROVED BY: &i~ Redevelopment Committee ~ 4 January 11, 1990 1929R