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Home My WebLink AboutR01-Minutes c c c - o o MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING September 28, 1994 9:00 a.m. The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission was held in the Creative Arts Building, Room 157, Cal-State University, San Bernardino, California and called to order by Mayor Minor at approximately 9:00 a.m., on Wedoesday, September 29,1994. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor; Commission Members Dr. F. J. Curlin; Ralph Hernandez; Jerry Devlin; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Members Edward Negrete; David Oberhelman. STAFF PRESENT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Robert Botts, Manager, Office of Business Development; Susan Morales, Assistant to the Agency Administrator; ShalUJa Clark, City Administrator; Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department; John Hoeger, Project manager, Development Department; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; La Vonda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHRRS IN ATTENDANCE John Husing, Economist. 1. RCONOMY CONDITIONS OF THF. CITY WORKSHOP The workshop was opened with a welcome from Chairman Minor and comments regarding the economic conditions of San Bernardino. He stressed the importance for the City to come together to speak on tltis issue. Commission Member Pope-Ludlam. ChairwolJ'.eJJ of tbe Rede\'dopmeut Committee. reiterated the Mayor's comments indicating that the Redevelopment Ageo.cy was tbe bridge of the City. Chairman Minor explained for the pu"lies infor!!'.ation the rules and regulations for Commissio" Meetings. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING BJL:lrnp:cmin9as COMMISSION MINUTES September 28, 1994 I I o c c o o John Husing, Economist, welcomed those present at the workshop and the university for allowing the City to utilize its facilities to hold the workshop. Mr. Husing stated that the Chairman and Commission Members were hosting this summit to learn as much as possible about the economics from individual businesses. Comments were then heard from all the Commission Members and City officials regarding their interest in the City's economy and the summit meeting. Mr. Husing explained that he would complete a draft of the result of this meeting for the Commissions approval at a later date. Various business officials, selected by Mr. Husing, gave comments regarding the economy's effect on their businesses/professions and also their recommendations for improvement as listed below. Jean Stephens, Accountant, commented on an accountants ,view of the economy, emphasizing on the City's inability to assist businesses and the negativity of the City Council. She believed that the atmosphere and image of the Council Meetings sent a negative message to businesses within the City. Ms. Stephens answered questions from the Commission, City staff and attendees of the summit regarding her comments. Mark Ostoich, Attorney, commented on an attorneys view of the economy, emphasizing on the need for the City to focus more attention on smaIl businesses. He spoke of the negative image the business community has of City Hall. Mr. Ostoich answered questions from the Commission, City staff and attendees of the summit regarding his comments. Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, informed the public of the Office of Business Development (OBD), managed by Robert Botts. He indicated that Mr. Botts was in charge of assisting new businesses/existing businesses in any way needed. Dave Burback, CB Commercial, commented on a realtors view of the economy, focusing on the positive aspects of locating to San Bernardino. He emphasized on the many opportunities that the revitalization of Norton Air Force Base would bring to the City. Mr. Burback answered questions from the Commission, City staff and attendees of the summit regarding his comments. Mike Huff, Chino Valley Bank, commented on a lending institutions view of the economy, discussing the impact the recession had on small businesses. Mr. Huff answered questions fWIll the Commj.ssion. City staff and attendees of the summit regarding his comments. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING BJL:Imp:cmin9as COMMISSION MINUTES September 28, 1994 2 I L ~ o o c o o Pat Caffrey, La Quinta Inn, commented on a business persons view of the economy, emphasizing on the many new opportunities facing the City. Mr. Caffrey answered questions from the Commission, City staff and attendees of the summit regarding his comments. RECESSED MF.F.TING At 11 :27 a.m., the meeting of the Community Development Commission was recessed for five (5) minutes. MEETING RECONVENED At 11 :34 a.m., the meeting of the Community Development Commission was reconvened. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor: Commission Members Dr. F. J. Curlin; Ralph Hernandez; Jerry Devlin; and Valerie Pope-Ludlam. Absent: Commission Members Edward Negrete; David Oberhehnan; Norine Miller. STAFF PRFBENT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Robert Botts, Manager, Office of Business Development; Susan Morales, Assistant to the Agency Administrator; Shauna Clark, City Administrator; Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department; John Hoeger, Project manager, Development Department; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; La Vonda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE John Husing, Economist. t. ECONOMY CONDmONS OF THE CITY WORKSHOP Dr. Ralph Korpman. Health Data Science Corporation, commented on his view of the economy, emphasizing on positive changes that have taken place in the medical field. Dr. Korpman answered questions from the Commission, City staff and attendees of the summit regarding his comments. Phil Robertson, Automated Health System L".'.1'.clr;'. commented 00 his view of the economy. focusing on the benefit of geo thermal water in San Bem"rclj.TJ.o. COMMISSION MEMBER MILLER AR~J';Z)) AT 1l:S6 A.M. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING BJL:hnp:cmin9as COMMISSION MINUTES September 28, 1994 3 I j o o c o o Mr. Robertson answered questions from the Commission, City staff and attendees of the summit regarding his comments. RECESSED MEETING At 12:14 pm., the meeting of the Community Development Commission was recessed for lunch. MEETING RECONVENED At 12:59 p.m., the meeting of the Community Development Commission was reconvened. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor; Commission Members Dr. F. J. Curlin; Ralph Hernandez; Jerry Devlin; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Members Edward Negrete; and David Oberhelman. STAFF PRR<;ENT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Robert Botts. Manager, Office of Business Development; Susan Morales, Assistant to the Agency Administrator; Shauna CL'\fk. City Administrator; John Hoeger, Project manager, Development Department; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; La Vonda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE John Husing, Economist. l. ECONOMY CONDITIONS OF THE CITY WORKSHOP - LUNCHEON Dr. Anthony Evans, President, Cat-State University, commented on how the local colleges and universities could assist with the economic development by training its youth in needed job fields. Dr. Stuart Bundy, San Bernardino Valley College, commented on the need for the City to complete improvements on Mt. Vernon Avenue near Valley College. He also commented on the benefit of the youth to the economy. MEETING RECESSED The luncheon workshop of the Community Development Commission was recessed at I: 35 p.m. RECESSED MEF:TING At 11:27 a.m.. the meeting of the COImnunity Development Commission was recessed for five (5) mmutes. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING BJL:hnp:cmin9as COMMISSION MINUTES September 28, 1994 4 I o o c o o MEETING RECONVENED At 1:49 pm., there being no quorum, the meeting of the Community Development Commission was not reconvened. ROLLCAI.T. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chainnan Tom Minor. Commission Members; Jerry Devlin; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Members Edward Negrete; Dr. F. J. Curlin; Ralph Hemandez: and David Oberhelman. Norine Miller. STAFF PRR"ENT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Robert Botts, Manager, Office of Business Development; Susan Morales, Assistant to the Agency Administrator; Shauna Clark, City Administrator; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department; John Hoeger, Project manager, Development Department; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; La V onda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE John Husing, Economist. 1. ECONOMY CONDITIONS OF THE CITY WORKSHOP John Husing, Economist. commented on various base closures with the City and also the renovation of Norton Air Force Base (NAFB). Jerry Eaves, Fifth District Supervisor, briefed the attendees of the new San Bernardino International Airport Authority and its progress to date. He commented on the Presidents commitment to assist cities that were drained from base closures. Supervisor Eaves answered questions from the Commission, City staff and attendees of the summit regarding his comments. CHAIRMAN MINOR LEFf AT 2:20 P.M. AGENCY ADMINISlRATOR STEINHAUS WAS LEFf AT 2:20 P.M. Curl Dameron, Consultant, commented on economy related problems within the City. Edward Hill, Consultant, commented on economy related problems within the City. Mr. Dameron and Mr. Hill answered questions frot". the Commission, City staff and attendecs of Ihe summit regarding their comments. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING BJL:hnp:cmin9as COMMISSION MINUTES September 28, 1994 5 o o c . o o Rabbi Hillelcohn, summarized comments made by the speakers of the summit listing the accomplishments that he believes can occur as a result of this summit. Dean Eldon Lewis, made comments regarding what he learned from the summit and ways to implement some of the concerns expressed at the meeting. Mr. Husing stated that each individual in attendance at the summit would receive a copy of the preliminary plan prepared by Mr. Husing for submittal to the Commission. Commission Member Pope-Ludlam, Chairwoman of the Redevelopment Committee, thanked the attendees for attending the summit and also Mr. Hosing for hosting the summit. She looked forward to receiving the preliminary plan in order to begin implementing some of the suggestions discussed. 2. ADJOURNMENT At 3:40 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission was adjourned to October , 1994 at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, Califomia. Respectfully submitted: IBARB A' S J. LINDSE ecutive Directorl etary to the Commission ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING BJL:lmp:cmin9as COMMISSION MINUTES September 28, 1994 6 \