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Home My WebLink AboutR02-Economic Development Agency tit e tit . . REDEVELOPIIDT COMfiTTEE MIl'I'UTES REGULAR MEETIl'I'G January 24, 1991 3:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairwoman Esther Estrada at 3:17 p.m., in the Development Department Conference Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members being present: Chairwoman Esther Estrada, Committee Member Jess Flores and Committee Member Mike Maudsley. STAFF PRESEl'I'T Robert J. Temple, Acting Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Dennis A. Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; John Hoeger, Development Division Manager, Development Department; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Deborah Marez, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS Il'I' ATTEl'I'DANCE None. 1. CENTRAL CITY SOUTH WATER THEME PARK Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, informed the Committee that additional financial information from Mr. Frank Schnetz, broker for the Surf City USA project, had been received. The revised information proposed the City issue a credit enhanced Industrial Development Bond (IDB) for this project, with Surf City USA contributing a total of $1,500,000 in equity. In addition, data analyses on the taxable bond issue, as well as the tax rate issuance, were submitted indicating the broker would pay the City for the bond issuance the difference between taxable and tax-exempt interest rates, in conjunction with four percent (4%) of gross revenues generated by the project. Mr. Henderson reported that Mr. Tim Sabo, special counsel, has not had an opportunity to analyze the notice requirements relative to Ordinance Number 3814, prior to staff's meeting with the developers and brokers; however, it was anticipated that the review could be completed by the middle of next week. Based upon the above information, Mr. Henderson requested the matter be continued to the next Redevelopment Committee meeting. 5302R(DLM) 1 REDEVELOPMEl'I'T CO""ITTEE REGULAR MEETING JAl'I'UARY 24, 1991 ;L e e e . . RECOMMEImATION The Redevelopment Committee recommended this item be continued to the next meeting. 2. REPORT ON SAN BBR~AIlnlNO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COtJlllCIL ASSETS Due to the absence of Mr. Sam Henley, former Executive Vice President of San Bernardino Economic Development Council (SBEDC)), it was requested this item be continued to the next Redevelopment Committee meeting. RECOlorumDATION The Redevelopment Committee recommended this item be continued to the next meeting. 3. AMERICAN l'IATIOl'lAL CAN COMPANY (ANCC) Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, indicated preliminary business points relating to this matter were sensitive in nature and recommended the issue be discussed in Closed Session. Mr. Dennis Barlow, Agency counsel, advised it was inappropriate to discuss this matter in Closed Session, as the Brown Act only allows for the discussion of matters relative to the sale, lease and purchase of real property; potential and actual litigation; items of national security, and; confidential personnel issues in Closed Sessions. He stated that, at present, no provisions exist regarding subject matters dealing with sensitive issues. He explained that the Committee does not operate under the Brown Act as such, but under a resolution adopted by the Commission, which expanded upon said Act, and suggested an amendment to the resolution be drafted allowing public access to Committee meetings, but incorporating provisions for the discussion of sensitive issues in Closed Sessions. Robert Temple, Acting Administrator, Economic Development Agency, reminded the Committee that public access to meetings was self-imposed by the Committee and that a fine line exists between keeping the public informed of appropriate issues, while at the same time not disclosing sensitive discussions related to strategies devised to secure business deals. RECOMMENDATION The Redevelopment Committee recommended an amendment to the resolution be drafted by Agency counsel to include provisions to allow the conducting of sensitive negotiations in Closed Sessions. 5302R(DLM) 2 REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24. 1991 e e e . . 4. PROGRESS REPORT - ADEX REIIOVATION Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, reported that ongoing progress reports regarding the City Hall Annex ensures that (i) the Facilities Management Department monitors costs associated with the renovation on a regular basis; (ii) completion of necessary tasks are monitored on a timely basis, and; (iii) the provision of a specific analyses of the tasks set forth in Mr. Overstreet's time schedule. He indicated he received a report from Mr. Wayne Overstreet reflecting anticipated costs associated with the renovation, as well as additional costs to be incurred as a result of the accelerated construction schedule. It was reported that Mr. Moe Estevene, Engineering and Design Coordinator, completed the cabinetry plans for the entire facility, as well as a detailed illustration of the location of appropriate electrical plugs and related items, related to said cabinetry plans. It is anticipated that a portion of the work required to complete the renovation will go out to bid in order to obtain significantly better prices and expedite performance. In addition, decisions will need to be made regarding which jobs will be contracted out and which jobs will be completed by Facilities Management Department staff. Due to other pending Facilities Management Department projects, the demolition work is currently two (2) weeks behind schedule, although staff has been assured that resources necessary to meet the original timeframe, as well as accelerate the schedule by thirty (30) days, are available. Discussion ensued pertaining to the (i) conference room layout; (ii) communication systems to Council Chambers, and; (iii) the general floor plan layout. Lengthy discussion ensued relative to the Commission's pending decision whether to conduct a feasibility study regarding utilizing the first floor of the City Hall Annex as the location for the proposed television studio. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, indicated potential parking problem issues will need to be addressed. Mr. Henderson stated the issue of utilizing the first floor for the studio, or any other entity, needs to be resolved as quickly as possible. Chairwoman Estrada suggested a workshop be conducted to discuss this subject further in detail. RECO!MENDATION The Redevelopment Committee recommended scheduling a workshop at 12:00 noon during a regular Commission meeting to allow the Commission the opportunity to address the feasibility of locating the television studio to the City Hall Annex. This item was continued to the next Redevelopment Committee meeting. 5302R(DLM} 3 REDEVELOPIIDT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 1991 . . . . . 5. KA!l1!MBllT WIDDII!IG WATEIlMAI!I AVEI!IlJE Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, summarized the request submitted by the Public Works Department regarding an easement for the widening of Waterman Avenue, as defined in the staff report. Chairwoman Estrada asked if the $3,000,000 in Federal Aid Urban (FAU) funds are the City's portion or the total amount required to complete the project. Mr. Henderson said the total amount was $3,000,000 and clarified these funds have been allocated to the City by FAU. Lengthy discussion ensued as to how the FAU fund process works with respect to the Capital Improvement budget. Chairwoman Estrada was concerned that the cost of the project would increase by the time funding is received, thereby necessitating the appropriation of additional City funds. Lorraine Velarde commented that the Public Works Department has historically brought FAU projects forward for Council review and consideration at the same time the five (5) year Capital Improvement budget is finalized. If a situation occurs requiring additional funding for a project, other projects are then reassessed to help offset the funds required. REClMmI!IDATIOI!I The Redevelopment Committee recommended forwarding this item to the Commission for its review and approval. 6. CLOSED SESSIOI!I The Redevelopment Committee recessed to Closed Session at 5:12 p.m.,to discuss the following: a. Pursuant to Government Codes Section 54956.8, the Redevelopment Committee of the Development Department of the City of San Bernardino will now convene in Closed Session to discuss with its negotiator 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. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), the Redevelopment Committee of the Development Department of the City of San Bernardino will convene in Closed Session to discuss possible 11 tigation. c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 the Redevelopment Committee of the Development Department of the City of San Bernardino will convene in Closed Session to consider personnel matters. 5302R(DLM) 4 RBDBVELOPMBI!IT COMMITTEE REGULAR MBBTII!IG JAl!lUARY 24, 1991 e e . - - .. - ....,---.......-- . . 7 . ADJOURIIMENT There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 5:45 p.m., to February 7, 1991. APPROVED BY: Esther Estrada, Chairwoman Redevelopment Committee 5302R 5302R(DLM) 5 IlEDEVELOPMEBT COMMITTEE IlEGOLAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 1991