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MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AND THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE OTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
September 6, 1994
11:00 a.m.
The Joint Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council, the Community Development
Commission and the Joint Powers Financing Authority was held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 300
North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California and called to order by Mayor Tom Minor at approximately
11:03 am., on Tuesday, September 6, 1994 .
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor; Commi!t!tion
Members Edward Negrete; Dr. F. J. Curlin; Ralph Hernandez; David Oberhelman; Jerry Devlin; and Norine
Miller. Absent: Commission Member Valerie Pope-Ludlam.
STAFF PRESENT
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson,
Executive Director, Development Deparbnent; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Lorraine
Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Rachel Clark,
City Clerk; Melanie Vale, Deputy City Clerk; La Vonda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development
Department
OTHERS IN A'ITENDANCE
Richard Brooks, The Sun Newspaper; Timothy Sabo, Agency Counsel, Sabo and Green.
COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED AT 11:04
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Ahmad Degiti, Citizen, made comments regarding the involvement ofPridemark Homes with Arrow
Vista homes. He stressed that the Commission use caution when dealing with Pridemark Homes regarding
home sales.
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained that a status report
would be distributed to the Commission regarding the sale of the Arrow Vista Homes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Commission Members requested that items numbered "4" and "7" be removed from the Consent
Calendar.
Commission Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Cnmmiosion Member Oberhelman, that
the Consent Ca1endaritems numbered "I" through "7" be adopted, except for items numbered "4" and "7",
respectively.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES
(Community DeveloDment Commission)
Commission Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, that
the minntp,S of the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino for the meetings of
July 20,1994, August 15, 1994 and August 18,1994, be approved as submitted in typewritten form.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Conunission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
2. REDEVELOPMENT COMMITIEE MINUTES
(Community DeveloDment Commission)
Commission Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Conunission Member Oberbp.lman. that
the minutes of the Redevelopment Committee of the City of San Bernardino for the meetings of June 9,
1994, June 23, 1994, July 8, 1994, July 18,1994 and July 21, 1994, be approved as submitted in
typewritten form.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
He1nandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
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Public Works
3.
AWARD OF CONTRACI' - RE-ROOF & INSTALLATION OF BY AC EOUlPMENT FOR
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. PER PLAN NO. 9109
(Mavor and Common Council)
Commission Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, that
the following resolution be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-272
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ROSS
DOYLE, INC., dba ROSSCRETE ROOFING FOR INSTALLATION OF HV AC EQUIPMENT
AND RE-ROOFING THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
HernandeZ; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
5. RUBA ENTERPRISES ARCO AMlPM STATION
(Community Develooment Commission)
Commission Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, to
approve an Owner Participation Agreement (OP A) between the Redevelopment Agency and RUBA
Enterprises relative to the ARCO AM/PM Station, approve the loan guarantee to Valley Bank in the amount
ofSI,400,OOO, subject to Valley Bank's approval of a $1,400,000 loan and authorize the Executive Director
to execute all documents relative to the OP A and loan guarantee.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
6. FY 1994/1995 MID-YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG
PUBLIC HEARING
(Community Develooment Commission)
Commission Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, that
September 19,1994, at 3:00 p.m., be established as the date and time for the FY 199411995 Mid-Year
CDBG Public Hearing for consideration of various proposals requesting CDBG financial assistance for the
period beginning November I, 1994 and ending June 30, 1995.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
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4.
CALIFORNIA THEATER - INTERIM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
(Community Develonment Commission)
Commission Member Hernandez indicated that escrow had closed on August 31, 1994. He
explained that he visited the facility and had concerns regarding its poteotialliabilities. He explained that if
an individual was hurt at the facility, the Agency would be liable.
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained that the theater
would cost the Agency approximately $5,000 a month including its revenue.
Timothy Saba, Agency Counsel, Saba & Green, connnented on the liquor license being transferred to
Main Street. He stated that the Agency must insure that the license is in place.
Mr. Steinhaus indicated that the proceeds from the sale of the liquor would belong to the theater and
not Main Street
Commission Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, to
authorize the Executive Director to execute an agreement with the San Bernardino Civic Light Opera
Association (SBCLO) to provide operating management of the California Theater upon terms and conditions
outlined in the staff report; and
To authorize an increase in the Agency budget to reflect an average net operating cost of$5,OOO per
month for the period of September 1994 through December 1994, plus a reduction of $1 ,000 per week in the
debt owed by SBCLO to the Agency.
Keith Stava, President, Civic Light Opera, explained that he understood the agreement and
comments made by Mr. Steinhaus regarding the operation of the theater.
Commission Member Curlin expressed concern regarding the repairs needed at the theater.
Mr. Steinhaus stated that Agency staffwould immediately meet with the fire department regarding
potential hazards in the theater. He also stated that a complete analysis would be done onthe theater.
Mr. Stava stated that the next performance at the theater was scheduled for September 24, 1994.
Commission Member Oberhelman explained the necessity of having an interim manager operate the
theater. He felt that the Agency would have more liabilities if an interim manager was not in place.
Discussion ensued regarding the hazards of the facility and the various organizations who would be
willing to rent the facility.
Commission Member Curlin questioned whether or not the hazards in the facility could be ratified
before the September 24 performance date.
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Curlin, to
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continue this item until 3:00 p.rn. (No Vote Taken)
7. INLAND PLAZA - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND REFINANCING
(Communitv DeveloDment Commission)
Commission Member Oberhelman stated that he would like to view a pro forma on this project.
Commission Member Hernandez questioned the type of assets used by the owners.
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, stated that personal
guarantees would be used for this project.
Discussion ensued regarding the type of loan proposed for this project.
Mr. Steinhaus stated that the refinancing of the bonds would be a three step process and
recommended that the Commission approve the beginning stages of the process.
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller, to direct
staff to obtain financial information to prepare documents for there financing of existing Industria1
Development Bonds relating to Inland Plaza with the intent that the Agency's guarantee be used as credit
enhancement for the proposed bond refinancing.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
MEETING RECESSED
Chairman Minor recessed the meeting of the Community Development Commission until this
afternoon.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission was
reconvened at 2:42 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor; Commission
Members Edward Negrete; Dr. F. J. Curlin; Ralph Hernandez; David Oberhelman; Jerry Devlin; Valerie
Pope-Ludlam and Norine Miller. Absent: None.
STAFF PRESENT
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Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson,
Executive Director, Development Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Lorraine
Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Pbi! Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Rachel Clark,
City Clerk; Melanie Vale, Deputy City Clerk; La Vonda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development
Department.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Richard Brooks, The Sun Newspaper; Timothy Sabo, Agency Counsel, Sabo and Green.
8. AWARD OF BID - TEMPORARY PARKING LOT. 5TH AND "E" STREETS
(Community Develoument Commission)
Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained the proposed pian
for the tennporary parking lot and its relationship to the superblock.
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, stated that the Agency would
be reimbursed up to a certain dollar figure for all funds used for the benefit of the superblock.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, expressed disapproval of this item.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller, to
award a bid in the amount of $67,062.40 to Eastland Construction, Inc., of San Bemardino for the
construction of temporary parking lot improvements at the northwest corner of 5th and "E" Streets, authorize
$6,500 for engineering and inspection services, authorize the Executive Director to execute all documents in
connection with this transaction and authorize staff to administer and execute necessary change orders limited
to the amount of the $1 1,034 contingency.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
9. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS. INC.. RELATED
TO TREE TRIMMING SERVICES
(Community Develoument Commission)
Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney, stated that his office reviewed this item and
approved the recommendations.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Hernandez, to
appropriate $300,000 in Shandin HiIls Golf Course revenues in connection with the approval by the Mayor
and Common Council of a Third Amendment to the agreement between the city of San Bemardino and West
coast Arborists, Inc., relating to tree trimming services.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
(Mavor and Common Council)
Councilman Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, that the following
resolution be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION 94-275
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING A THIRD
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. RELATING TO TREE TRIMMING SERVICES.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez;
Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Sbauna Clark, City Administrator, explained the benefit of this item to the citizens of San
Bernardino. She also explained that certain funds would be transferred in order to fund the tree 1rimming.
Councilman Oberhelman made a motion, seco"ded by Councilman Hernandez, to authorize a transfer
0($70,000 from Personnel Services #001-404-52020 and $100,000 from Gas Tax #126-356-57736 to
Other Professional Services #001-404-54104.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
10. PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
(Community DeveloDment Commission)
(Councilman Curlin's Recommendation)
Commission Member Curlin commented on the need to hire a public relations person to assist with
the day-to-day activities of the Council Office. However, he recommended the hiring of the person be tabled
at this time.
Commission Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Hernandez, that this
item be tabled.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
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11.
YEOMAN AND ASSOCIATES
(Community DeveloDment Commission)
(Councilwoman PODe-Ludlam's Recommendation)
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained that this item was
previous voted down by the Commission on a 4-3 vote. He explained the project in detail and the benefit it
would provide to the City.
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Curlin, to
reconsider the development proposal submitted by Yeoman and Associates.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Members Oberhelman; Devlin; Miller. Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
Commission Member Oberhelman stated that he did not believe this was the appropriate time in the
economy to increase single family housing.
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam spoke of the need to continue building low-moderate housing for
young families living in the City.
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam,
to approve an Owner Participation Agreement (OP A) between the Agency and Yeoman and Associates,
authorize utilization of$250,OOO in low to moderate income housing funds in conjunction with the
development of thirty-six (36) high quality homes and direct the Chairman and Executive Director to execute
any documents necessary to effectuate this transaction.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Members Oberhelman; Devlin; Miller. Abstain: None.
Ahsent: None.
12. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
(Community DeveloDment Commission)
(Councilwoman PODe-Ludlam's Recommendation)
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam explained the necessity of this item regarding the funding for the
hospital. She indicated that the hospital staff felt its debt service was too high and that they would not have
enough funding to complete the project. They were requesting the Agency set-aside $1.3 million to assist
them if the need arose.
Chairman Minor commented on his meetiogs with the hospital staff stating that the new hospital
board felt very positive about the funding for construction.
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Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained the item and various
meetings he attended regarding this matter indicating that if the funding was needed, it would not be needed
before next year's budget.
Commission Member Hernandez recommended this item be tabled until next year.
Chairman Minor stated that he would confirm his recent conversations with the hospital board, and if
the need arose, he would call a special meeting to consider this matter.
Discussion ensued regarding the hospitals need for the $1.3 million commitment from the Agency.
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Hernandez,
that this item be continued until the end of the day. (No Vote Taken)
13. RFPIRFO FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CALIFORNIA THEATER
(Community Development Commission)
Conunission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam,
to approve the issuance of the revised Request for Proposals (RFP) as written by Agency counsel and staff
for the management and operation of the California Theater; authorize staff to solicit responses in all
appropriate media; and that the Redevelopment committee be responsible for reviewing the proposals and
making a recommendation relative to the permaoent management of the California Theater to the Community
Development Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
14. AGENCY LOAN AND GUARANTEE TO STEWARD AND ASSOCIATES - GAS
COMPANY BUILDING (AL STEWARD)
(Community Development Commission)
(Develoner Recommendation)
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained this item indicating
that the developer was in the process of obtaining permaoent financing for this item and that he wished to pay
off the Agency loan at that time. He indicated that the building was approximately 85% full of tenants.
Commission Member Devlin asked if the developer was given previous extensions for this project.
Mr. Steinhaus stated that this would be the second extension on the loan. He stated that if the
extension was not granted, the Agency would call the loan and possibly foreclose on the property.
Commission Member Oberhelman commented on previous dealings with this developer and other
loans.
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Timothy Sabo, Agency Counsel, Sabo & Green, stated that if the Agency foreclosed on this loan, the
worse scenario would be the tenants leaving the facility.
COMMISSION MEMBER HERNANDEZ WAS EXCUSED AT 3:59 P.M.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, read the motion and portions of the back-up for the
viewing publics information.
Gary Kirby, 1505 Yardly, San Bernardino, spoke of his disapproval of this item.
COMMISSION MEMBER HERNANDEZ RETURNED AT 4:05 P.M.
John Thur, Citizen, commented on the developers inability to pay for this loan.
Commission Member Hemandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam,
to approve the ninety day loan payoff extension submitted by Steward and Associates in connection with its
$138,000 bridge loan on the Old Gas Company Building located at 570 West Fourth Street.
The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Curlin; Hernandez; Pope-
Ludlam. Noes: Commission Members Negrete; Oberl1elman; Devlin; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent:
None.
RS-l SAN BERNARDINO BASEBALL STADIUM
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, gave a brief presentation
regarding the funding for the Baseball Stadium. He also recommended that staff be authorized to obtain
color rendering of various proposed facilities.
COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM WAS EXCUSED AT 4:16 P.M.
Chairman Minor commented on the positive impact a stadium would have on the City.
Commission Member Oberhelman made comments regarding various items in the staff report.
COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN WAS EXCUSED AT 4:17 P.M.
COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED AT 4:20 P.M.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding various funding sources for this project. Timothy Sabo,
Agency Counsel, Saba & Green, answered relative questions regarding the funding sources.
COMMISSION MEMBER OBERHELMAN WAS EXCUSED AT 4:25 P.M.
COMMISSION MEMBER OBERHELMAN RETURNED AT 4:26 P.M.
COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN RETURNED AT 4:30 P.M.
Commission Member Negrete made comments regarding the motions listed in the staff report.
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Gmy Kirby, 1505 Yardly, San Bernardino, commented on the positive aspects of a new stadium in
the City.
JefIWright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, asked the portion offunds that would be paid by
taxpayers for the new stadium.
COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM WAS EXCUSED AT 4:45 P.M.
COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN WAS EXCUSED AT 4:46 P.M.
Mr. Wright also commented on the commitment the Spirit Baseball Team is requesting the City to
make by building them a new stadium.
Dr. Chuck Terrell, San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools, commented on the importance of this
item be approved by the Commission.
David Elmore, Spirit Baseball Team Owner, spoke on the teams affiliation with major league teams.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Negrete, to
approve the following financing plan for a new baseball stadium:
Funding in the following priority: $1.7 million from private funding, $2.3 million from public
financing tax exempt or taxable fimding, $1 million from police station tax allocation bond funding,
and $5 million from land refund from Superblock; and that staff be authorized to commence its
implementation by: 1) securing an architect to prepare preliminary drawing; 2) create a mechani.m
to provide for private funding; and 3) negotiate for the purchase of property.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Hernandez. Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
12. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
(Community Deve10Dment Commission)
(Councilwoman PODe-Ludlam's Recommendation)
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, indicated that the loan
company the hospital was utilizing was closed for the evening. He stated that staff would contact them the
next business day.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by C(lmmi.~ion Member Pope-Ludlam,
to continue this item until September 19,1994.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
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15. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:05 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development
Commission recessed to closed session to discuss the following:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property:
Negotiating parties:
Under negotiation:
Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
Old Great Western Building
50 I North "E" Street, San Bernardino
Redevelopment Agency; The Royce Company
To provide instructions to Agency staff regarding possible acquisition of
the Old Great Western Building, 501 North "E" Street, San Bernardino
AND
San Bernardino Convention Center
295 North "E" Street, San Bernardino
Najib Khoury & Angela Foster
To provide instructions to Agency/City staff regarding possible transfer of
Convention Center lease
AND
Harris' Deparbnent Store
300 North "E" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92416
UBS
To provide instructions to Agency staff regarding possible acquisition of
the property.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission was
reconvened at 5:40 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor; Commission
Members Edward Negrete; Ralph Hernandez; David Oberhelman; Jerry Devlin; Valerie Pope-Ludlam and
Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Member Dr. F. J. Curlin.
STAFF PRESENT
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson,
Executive Director, Development Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Lorraine
Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Rachel Clark,
City Clerk; Melanie Vale, Deputy City Clerk; La Vanda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development
Department.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Richard Brooks, The Sun Newspaper; Timothy Saba, Agency Counsel, Saba and Green.
4. CALIFORNIA THEATER- INTERIM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
(Community DeveloDment Commission)
Paul Allair, Fire Chief Investigator, commented on the various repairs needed at the California
Theater. He explained that the old air conditioning unit could be c1ean-out instead of removed from the
facility.
COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN ARRIVED AT 5:42 P.M.
Mr. Allair explained that he completed a walk-through of the facility and found the facility to be a
safe building. However, the Agency should invest in a fire-alarm system for the facility which would taki:
approximately five (5) weeks.
Chairman Minor stated that the Agency could work with the fire department in preparing the
necessmy paperwork to install a system in the facility.
Joe Reed, Planning and Building Inspector, commented on his walk-through of the facility indicating
that portions of the railing inside the building were missing. He indicated that the building could comply with
City codes with minimal repairs.
Commission Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Negrete, to
authorize the Executive Director to execute an agreement with the San Bernardino Civic Light Opera
Association (SBCLO) to provide operating management of the California Theater upon terms an conditions
outlined in the staff report; and
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To increase in the Agency budget to reflect an average net operating cost of $5,000 per month for the
period of September 1994 throngh December 1994, plus a reduction of$I,OOO per week in the debt owed by
SBCLO to the Agency.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent:
None.
Chairman Minor authorized staff to obtain estimate on the necessary repairs of the theater not-to-
exceed $25,000. .
14. AGENCY LOAN AND GUARANTEE TO STEWARD AND ASSOCIATES - GAS
COMPANY BUILDING (AL STEWARD)
(Community Develooment Commission)
Commission Member Negrete reqnested his vote be changed on this item from "No" to "Yes". The
recorded vote reads as follows:
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Members Oberhelman; Devlin; Miller. Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
16.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:55 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common CounciVCommunity Development
Commission was adjourned to Monday, September 19, 1994 at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
Respectfully submitted:
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KENNETH J. HENDERSON /
Executive Directorl
Secretary to the Commission
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