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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-RDA Minutes --- MT. VERNON CORRIDOR PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO M I NUT E S REGULAR MEETING February 24, 1990 10: 15 a.m. The Mt. Vernon Corridor Project Area Committee meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m., on Saturday, February 24, 1990, in the Villa Senor Library, 525 North Mt. Vernon Street, San Bernardino, California, by Chairman jose Gomez. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following being present': Chairman Jose Gomez; Committee Members Wade Byars, Sr.; Richard Churchwell; Melvin Elliott; Theresa Enciso; Graciano Gomez; Tod McDonald; Manuel Morales; Trinidad Padilla; Gloria L. Torres; Randy Wyatt. ABSENT: Committee Members Alfredo Enciso; Maureen Giovanni; Esther Mata; Kevin Mitchell; William Sigers and Ernest Vasquez. STAFF PRESENT John Hoeger, Development Manager, Redevelopment Agency; Susan M. Gonzales, Project Manager, Redevelopment Agency; Margie Vance, Recording Secretary, Redevelopment Agency; Mark Huebsch, Special Counsel; Carl Morgan, Urban Futures. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Malcom Elliott Public Comments on Items not on Agenda. There were no public comments. 1. Project Tour - Lunch A motion was made by Committee Member R. Wade Byars, Sr., seconded by Committee Member Graciano Gomez, and carried unanimously that this be the time to conduct the Bus Tour of the project area and for the luncheon to take place. RECESSED MEETING At 10:15 a.m., the Mt. Vernon Corridor Project Area Committee recessed to the scheduled bus tour. 1 February 24, 1990 1972R No,3 ... --.. MEETING RECONVENED At 11:20 a.m., the Mt. Vernon Corridor Project Area Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Jose Gomez. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following being present: Chairman Jose Gomez; Committee Members Wade Byars, Sr.; Richard Churchwell; Melvin Elliott; Theresa Enciso; Graciano Gomez; Tod McDonald; Manuel Morales; Trinidad Padilla; Gloria L. Torres; Randy Wyatt. ABSENT: Committee Members Alfredo Enciso; Maureen Giovanni; Esther Mata; Kevin Mitchell; William Sigers and Ernest Vasquez. STAFF PRESENT John Hoeger, Development Manager, Redevelopment Agency; Susan M. Gonzales, Project Manager, Redevelopment Agency; Margie Vance, Recording Secretary, Redevelopment Agency; Mark Huebsch, Special Counsel; Carl Morgan, Urban Futures. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Malcom Elliott PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Committee Member R. Wade Byars, Sr. 2. Mt. Vernon Corridor Project Area Committee Minutes. A motion was made by Committee Member R. Wade Byars, Sr., seconded by Committee Member Tod McDonald, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of February 13, 1990 of the regular meeting of the Mt. Vernon Corridor Project Area Committee of the City of San Bernardino, as submitted in typewritten form. 3. Presentation by Urban Futures, Inc., Mr. Carl Morgan, Project Manager. A motion was made by Committee Member Randy Wyatt and seconded by Committee Member R. Wade Byars, Sr., and carried unanimously to hear the presentation by Mr. Carl Morgan, Project Manager of Urban Futures, Inc. A discussion ensued. Mr. Carl Morgan distributed a staff report entitled "Overview of the Preliminary Report and Environmental Impact Report for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project." He explained the purpose for the Preliminary Report and the Draft EIR. 2 February 24, 1990 1972R --- He explained that the Draft EIR is in a 45 day public review period until March 19, 1990. During this time, affected environmental agencies, the state clearing house, City Departments, and the public are given the opportunity to comment on the document. Upon completion of the public review period, written responses to the comments will be incorporated in the final EIR. COMMITTEE MEMBERS KEVIN MITCHELL AND MAUREEN GIOVANNI ARRIVED AT 11:55 A.M. The draft Redevelopment Plan was presented by Mr. Mark Huebsch, Special Legal Counsel. He summarized the Agency's powers within a redevelopment area. He specifically explained the Agency's power to enter into contracts, to buy and sell land, eminent domain, property owner/business owner rights, goodwill, relocation, tax increment and fiscal impact on taxing agencies. COMMITTEE MEMBER ESTHER MATA ARRIVED AT 12:15 P.M. Committee Member R. Wade Byars, Sr. suggested that a traditional "hispanic theme" for the Mt. Vernon area should be explored. Ms. Susan M. Gonzales, Project Manager, responded that the General Plan requires a specific plan be established for the Mt. Vernon Corridor. She reported that the Planning Department is developing architectural standards and development guidelines to insure a consistent development theme which will be used temporarily. Subsequently proposals will be solicited from consultants to develop a specific plan. She indicated that the PAC's review and recommendations will be considered. Committee Member Richard Churchwell suggested that the positive strengths of the Mt. Vernon Corridor should be identified. He pointed out that the area has positive strengths that can be used to promote development. He specifically identified Valley College, Fedco and the Mt. Vernon Drive In property as assets that should be built upon. The following list of strong assets were recommended by the Committee: * FE DCO * San Bernardino Valley College * Commercial identity * Stable merchants * Potential commuter rail system Chairman Jose Gomez suggested that light industrial and professional office developments would greatly benefit the area. He expressed the importance of developing incentives to encourage private investment in the Mt. Vernon area. 3 February 24, 1990 1972R --- Committee Member Graciano Gomez recommended that the Committee establish priorities in order to maximize the benefits of these major assets. He expressed his concern regarding the increasing population and the higher demand its placing on County Social Services. He directed one priority to locating a facility for the Health Department and Welfare Department services on the west side. Committee Member Esther Mata suggested that consideration be given to relocating the Mexican Consulate to the Mt. Vernon area in order to better serve the mexican community. Committee Member Trinidad Padilla recommended that the needs of the Ruben Campos Youth Center be considered. Committee Member Teresa Enciso recommended that Senior Housing be a priority. A motion was made by Committee Member Graciano Gomez and seconded by Committee Member R. Wade Byars, Sr., and unanimously carried, to prepare a list of priorities for discussion at the next meeting. 4. Conflict of Interest disclosure forms. A motion was made by Committee Member Randy Wyatt and seconded by Committee Member R. Wade Byars, Sr., and carried unanimously to discuss and/or review the Conflict of Interest disclosure forms. Mr. Mark Huebsch, asked the Committee to review and fill out the Conflict of Interest disclosure forms and that any questions that may arise be directed to Mr. Dennis A. Barlow, Legal Counsel for the PAC. 5. Overview of the Conformity Report. A motion was made by Committee Member Randy Wyatt and seconded by Committee Member R. Wade Byars, Sr., and carried unanimously to discuss and/or review the Conformity Report. Mr. Carl Morgan, Urban Futures, explained that in accordance with Sections 33346 and 33347 of the California Community Redevelopment Law, the Planning Commission must make its report on the conformity of the proposed Redevelopment Plan with the City's General Plan. He stated that on February 20, 1990 the Planning Commission was requested to review the Conformity Report. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC90-1 making its report and recommendation as to the conformity of the Redevelopment Plan for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project Area with the General Plan. 4 February 24, 1990 1972R -- 6. Amend the By-Laws. A motion was made by Committee Member Melvin Elliott, seconded by Committee Member R. Wade Byars, Sr., and unanimously carried to discuss the By-Laws. Ms. Susan M. Gonzales stated that minor typographical errors were found in the previously approved bylaws, and that a motion to amend was needed. Committee Member Graciano Gomez suggested that the membership term be extended to December 31, 1990 to allow the PAC the opportunity to monitor the project's implementation. A motion was made by Committee Member Graciano Gomez, seconded by Committee Member R. Wade Byars, Sr., and unanimously carried to amend the bylaws and to extend the membership term to December 31, 1990. 7. Adjournment. A motion was made by Committee Member Graciano Gomez, seconded by Committee Member Randy Wyatt, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, March 7, 1990, at 6:00 p.m. at the Villa Senor Library, 525 North Mt. Vernon, City of San Bernardino, California. Respectfully submitted, /} / ' /- - U!f/j~ //JI {IL Esther Mata, Secretary Mt. Vernon Corridor Project Area Committee 5 February 24, 1990 1972R