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.MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AND THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
November 7, 1994
11:00 a.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council, and the Community Development
Commission was held in the Council Chambers. City Hall. 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino. California
and called to order by Mayor Tom Minor at approximately 1l:01 a.m., on Monday, November 7,1994.
ROLL CALI.
Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor; Commission
Members Edward Negrete; Dr. F.I. Curlin; Ralph Hemandez; David Oberhelman; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and
Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Member Ierry Devlin.
STAFFPRK<;ENT
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administmtor, Economic Development Agency; Barbara 1. Lind~eth, Acting
Executive Director, Development Department; Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development
Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Allomey; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the
Mayor; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Suzanna Cordova. Deputy
City Clerk; La Vonda M-Pearson, Recording Se~Tetary, Development Deparbnenl.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Timothy Sabo, Agency Counsel, Sabo and Green.
Plmuc COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Ieff Wrighl, P. O. Box 2341. San Bernardino, CA, made comments regarding the amount of time
given for citizens 10 speak during public comments.
COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM WAS EXCUSED AT 11:02 A.M.
COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED AT 11:03 A.M.
Gary Kirby, 1505 Yardly, San Bernardino, CA, expressed his concerns regarding the limited amount
of time for public comments.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Items numbered "1", "4", "511, "6", "7", "9", "10", "II", "12", "13" and "14" were requested to be
removed from the Consent Calendar.
Commission Member Oberhebnan made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller, that the
Consent Calendar items numbered "I" through "14" be adopted, except for items numbered "1", "4", "5", "6",
"711, "911, "10", "11", "12", "13" and "14't,respectively.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhebnan; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
2. REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
(Community Development Commis.~ion)
Commission Member Oberhebnan made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller, that the
minutes of the Redevelopment Committee of the City of S[U\ Bernardino for the meetings of August 4, 1994;
August 25, 1994; September 8, 1994; September 29, 1994, be received and fIled as submitted in
typewritten form.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhebnan; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
Pnblic Works
3. SPORTS & SECURITY LIGHTING FOR ENCANTO PARK
!Mavor and Common Council)
Councibn[U\ Oberhebn[U\ made a motion, seconded by Councilwom[U\ Miller, that the following
resolution be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 94-341
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
ELECTRO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR UPGRADING SPORTS AND SECURITY
LIGHTING FOR ENCANTO PARK.
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The motion carried by the fonowing vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez;
Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Councilman Devlin.
8. COMMUNITY CALENDAR AND OUARTERLY NEWSLETI'ER
(Commnnitv Development Commi'lSion)
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller. to
award the contract to Crown Printers of San Bernardino for production of Ibe 1995 City Calendar and
Quarterly Newsletters as outlined in Ibe attached staff report.
The motion carried by Ibe fonowing vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miner. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES
(Community Development Commission)
Timolby C. Steinhaus, Administrator. Economic Development Agency. requested Ibe minutes for the
meeting of September 28, 1994, be continued.
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion. seconded by Commission member Oberhelman.
that the minutes of the Community Development Commission of Ibe City of San Bernardino for the meeting
of September 28, 1994, be continued.
The motion carried by the fonowing vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; MiUer. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Conunissioll
Member Devlin.
DevelQpment Department
5. INFILL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(Community Development Commission)
Timolby C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, commented on previous
discussions held regarding the amount of new homes in Ibe City versus existing track homes in need of repair.
Mr. Steinhaus explained that Ibe Agency has programs available for bolb needs.
Commission Member Curlin recommended placing small parks in vacant lots rather Iban new
housing.
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C Chairman Minor explained that it was not economically feasible for !he City to place parks in vacant
lots due to maintenance.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, believed !he City should consider placing small
parks in empty lots for children wilhin!he City.
Timo!hy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained that tltis item was
inadvertently placed on !he agenda, and that it was previously approved on October 17, 1994.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller, !hat
litis mailer be tabled.
The motion carried by !he following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
6. MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(Community DevelQpment Commission)
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Timo!hy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained thattltis item was
inadvertently placed on !he agenda, and that it was previously approved on October 17,1994.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller, that
litis matter be tabled.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Comntission
Member Devlin.
7. RADISSON HOTEL. CONSENT OF ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER
(Community Develol1ment Commission)
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained that litis item was
inadvertently placed on the agenda, and that it was previously approved by the Comntission on October 17,
1994.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller, that
litis mailer be tabled.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Conunission
Member Devlin.
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EXTENSION OF AUmORITY TO CONTRACT FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT
ARROW VISTA SUBDIVISION
(Community DevelQpment Commission)
Commission Member Oberhelman questioned rhe slalus of the home sales al Arrow Visla.
Timothy C. Sleinhaus, Administralor, Economic Developmenl Agency, explained thaI seven (7)
homes had been sold 10 dale and the Agency had been reimbursed $700,000.
Mr. Sleinhaus explained the continued need for security al the site due to the amounl of vandalism
done 10 the homes on the 101. He slaled thaI il was less expensive for the Agency 10 provide securily for the
homes rather than repairing them afler vandalism.
Commission Member Miller made a motion. seconded by Commission Member Curlin, 10 approve a
ninety (90) day exlension 10 Ihe existing contract and purchasing authority with Mega Forces Security nollo
exceed $25,000; further thaI Agency staff be authorized 10 pay for prior services rendered in the amount of
$36,744; and thaI Agency slaff be aulhorized 10 requesl bids for security services.
The molion carried by tbe following vote: Ayes: Commission Mcmbers Negretc; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Conunission
Member Devlin.
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ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. CONSTRUCTION OF HANDICAP RAMPS AND SIDEWALK
WIDENIN(; AT VARIOUS LOCA nONS
(M!lyor !lnd Common Council)
Councilman Oberhelman questioned how projects were selected for repair.
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works, explained that the Department of Public Works
maintains a running Iisl of complainls received regarding ramps and sidewafks. He stated that the areas of
complaints are normally repaired on a ftrst serve basis unless otherwise instructed by the Council.
Councilwoman Miller made a motion. seconded by Councilman Hernandez. thaI the plans for
construction of handicap ramps and sidewalk widening al various locations. in accordance with Plan No.
9170. be approved; and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hemandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
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MEGA FORCK~ SECURITY - EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR SECURITY
SERVICES AT NEW CENTRAL POLICE STATION
(Communitv DevelQJ)ment Commission)
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller, to
approve and authorize staff solicitation of security service bids and a ninety (90) day extension of the
authority to pay Mega Forces Security, the frrm currently providing security services at the New Central
Police Station site, as well as Pacific Federal buildings "A" and "B" at an amount not to exceed $15,000 in
addition to the payment of $2,700 currently due and owing Mega-Forces for services rendered; also !hat the
Development Department budget be increased accordingly.
Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department, explained the need for security at
the central police station site. He stated !hat it was not necessary to have 24 hour security at the police station
because it was a busy site.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhehnan; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
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INLAND PLAZA - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND REFINANCING
/Mayor and Comlllon Council)
Councihnan Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam, to continue the
T.E.F.R.A. hearing until Monday, November 21, 1994, al 11:00 a.m., for the $2.35 million refinancing of the
Inland Plaza project by the issuance of Industrial Development Bonds by the City of San Bernardino.
Councihnan Oberhehnan commented on the financial information of the owners listed in the staff
report. He also questioned the occupancy rate of the plaza.
COUNCILMAN HERNANDEZ WAS EXCUSED AT 11:44 A.M.
Timothy Sabo, Agency Counsel, Sabo and Green, discussed the proposed bond refinancing for this
project. He commented on the various deeds of trust on the project indicating !hat tile bond issuer would have
first position on the loan.
Councihnan Oberhehnan recommended the Council not proceed with this item until they receive
further information on the financial status of the project.
Mr. Sabo explained !hat he would be reviewing a prelintinary title report on this item to obtain
further information.
COUNCILMAN HERNANDEZ RETURNED AT 11:48 A.M.
COUNCILWOMAN MILLER WAS EXCUSED AT 11:49 A.M.
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C The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin; Miller.
12. TK<;TING AND INSPECTION SERVICES - CENTRAL POLICE STATION
(Community DevelQpment Commission)
COMMISSION MEMBER MILLER RETURNED AT 11:52 A.M.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Hernandez. to
authorize the Acting Executive Director 10 draft and execute a contract for materials testing and special
inspection with Uniled Inspection and Testing Company in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department, discussed the use of MBE/WBE
participation on this project.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
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AUTHORIZED CHRCK SIGNERS AND APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY AND
ASSIST ANT SECRETARY OF COMMISSION
(Community Development Commission)
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Negrete, that
the following resolutions be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5412
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY C. STEINHAUS AS
SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION AND BARBARA 1. LINDSETH AS ASSISTANT
SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5271.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5413
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO DESIGNATING CHECK SIGNERS AND COUNTER SIGNERS FOR
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY CHECKS AND
VOUCHERS; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5369.
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Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained thatlhis would be
temporary until the new Executive Director position within the Agency was filled.
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C Barbara J. Lindseth, Acting Executive Director, Development Deparunent, explained the check
signing process for the Agency.
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam requested the Commission recessed to closed session to discuss
issues relating to this item.
Discussion ensued regarding the confidentiality of the Agency's management audit.
Chairman Minor stated that the management audit was not confidential and that it was available for
public review.
Commission Member Curlin questioned whether or not the Agency was taking measures to eliminate
potential losses as indicated in the audit.
Mr. Steinhaus indicated that all processing of rehabilitation loans had stopped until authorization by
the Council.
Commission Member Hernandez recommended the Commission review this item in two weeks and
that a Commission Member along with staff and the Mayor, be authorized to sign the checks of the Agency.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin:
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
RECESSED MEETING
At 12:02 p.m., Chairman Minor recessed the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the
Community Development Commission until 2:30 p.m.
MEETING RECONVENED
At 2:38 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development
Commission was called to order.
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; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and
Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Member Jerry Devlin.
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STAFF PRF.<;ENT
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Barbara J. Lindseth, Acting
Executive Director, Development Department; Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development
Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Lorraine Velarde, Execulive Assisllmlto lhe
Mayor; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the COWlci1; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Suzatma Cordova, Deputy
City Clerk; La Vonda M.Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Deparlment.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Timothy Sabo, Agency Counsel, Sabo and Green.
14. BEST BUY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(Community Development Commission)
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained !hat Best Buy was
an electronics store that planned to locate in the Tri-City redevelopment area. He stated !hat the facility
would be 59,000 square feet with approximately 200 employees.
Mr. Steinhaus explained the terms of the assistance staling that if approved. the Agency would give
Best Buy $20,000 at the end of each year for five (5) years. He also indicated thaI if Best Buy leaves the area
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Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller. to
approve a $100,000 assistance package to Best Buy in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in
the staff report; further, that the Executive Director be authorized to execute an Owner Participation
Agreement with Best Buy and all other implementing documentation; finally, !hat the Agency budget be
increased accordingly.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
15. HOO SECTION 108 LOAN APPLICATION. 40TH STREET SHOPPING CENTER
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
(MlIyor and Common Councill
Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department, gave a brief overview of this item
commenting on the various number of owners of the property. He commented on the difficulty negotiating
with the eight (8) owners of the property.
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Mr. Parker also discussed the number of jobs that would be retained and created if the loan is
approved.
COUNCILMAN CURLIN WAS EXCUSED AT 2:56 P.M.
COUNCILWOMAN MILLER WAS EXCUSED AT 2:56 P.M.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, made comments regarding the revitalization of the
area.
COUNCILMAN CURLIN RETURNED AT 2:57 P.M.
Christina Twing, 4286 Pershing Avenue, San Bernardino, commented on the deteriomtion of the
40th Street Shopping Center and the park becoming a homeless shelter and housing gang activity. She stated
that the longer this item was prolonged, the more expensive the revitalization of the park would become.
COUNCILWOMAN MILLER RETURNED AT 2:57 P.M.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Councilman Oberhehnan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam, to close the
public hearing.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
Councilman Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Miller, to approve the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Application for the 40th Street
Shopping Center project, and authorize the Mayor and Executive Director to execute all necessary documents
and further authorize staff to submit said application to HUD.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Conunission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
16. HOLIDAY OLDSMOBILE LAND ACOUlSITlON
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
(Mayor and Common Conncil)
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, questioned the need for this loan.
Mayor Minor explained that the loan for this project must be done through the Inland Valley
Development Agency (IVDA) since it is located in the IVDA project area.
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CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Councilman Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Negrete, to close the public
hearing.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Oberhelman, that the
following resolution be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 94-344
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCn. OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CERTAIN DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND HOLIDAY
OLDSMOBIT.E.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete; Curlin; Hemandez;
Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Councilman Devlin.
(Community Development Commis.~on)
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman.
that the following resolutions be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5414
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CERTAIN AGREEMENT REGARDING
THE ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5415
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF TIlE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CERTAIN AGREEMENT OF
PURCHASE AND SALE AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS (HOLIDAY OLDSMOBIT.E).
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5416
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, ON BEHALF OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, APPROVING A CERTAIN DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AND HOLIDAY OLDSMOBIT.E.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent Commission
Member Devlin.
17. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - SOUTHERN PAClFIC LAND
(Communitv DeveIQpment Commi~ciOD)
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller, to
authorize the Agency Administrator to execute an agreement with Southern Pacific Railroad Company to
retain ERM West. Inc., for an expanded phase 11 environmental assessment, whereby the Agency provides
one-half the cost of the environmental assessment, not to exceed $80,000 with the amount to be deducted
from the final purchase price.
Commission Member Hernandez expressed concern regarding potential contamination on the
property and the cost for clean-up.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Conunission Member Hernandez. Abstain: None. Absent:
Commission Member Devlin.
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CHANGE OF COMMISSION MEETING TIME
(Community Development Commission)
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, commented on the amount of time to be given for
public comments if both the Community Development Commission and the Mayor and Common Council are
convened at the same time.
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam discussed the capability of convening all meetings at 8:00 a.m.
Commission Member Oberhelman commented on the behavior of various citizens when speaking on
public comments.
Commission Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, to
table this matter.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman. Noes: Commission Members Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent:
Commission Member Devlin.
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EDA MRRTING CONFIGURATION
(Communi~y Develqpment Commis.~ion)
(Councilman Dr. Curlin's Recommendation)
Commission Member Curlin commented on the inappropriateness of four (4) chairs at the dais rather
than the normal three (3). He explained that only the EDA Counsel shonld be present at the dais during
Commission Meetings.
Richard Morillo, Deputy City Attorney, explained that the meeting being held was a joint meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission; therefore, the City
Attorney's Office should be present to act as legal counsel on behalf of the Mayor and Common Council.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, spoke in favor of the City Attorney's Office being
present at the meetings.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller, to
provide the Agency Counsel with a comfortable chair at the dais.
The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Oberhelman; Miller; Noes:
Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
Commission Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam, that
during the course of EDA Chairman/Commission meetings, the so-called "Brown Agenda", the three central
dais positions will be occupied by City Clerk (or her assignee), EDA Agency Administrator (or his assignee),
and the EDA attorney (or his assignee) only.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hemandez; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Members Oberhelman; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent:
Commission Member Devlin.
Commission Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam, that
during the course of EDA meetings ("Brown Agenda") that portion of the meeting designated as Closed
Session, the only attendees besides the Chaimtan and Commission plus the City Clerk, and/or his assignee(s),
will be those specifically admitted by majority vote of the Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Members Oberhelman; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent:
Commission Member Devlin.
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REDEVELOPMENT PROTECTS
(Community Develqpment Commission)
(Councilman Hernandez' Recommendation)
Commission Member Hernandez expressed concern regarding accusations being made in the
community about the Council wasting taxpayers dollars. He commented on various projects that the Council
assisted over previous years and the positive results of that assistance. He encouraged citizens to verify
accusations of the public/press before coming to negative conclusions about the Council.
COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM WAS EXCUSED AT 4:19 P.M.
COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN WAS EXCUSED AT 4:20 P.M.
COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN RETURNED AT 4:21 P.M.
This item was for discussion purposes only. There was no action to be taken.
COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED AT 4:17 P.M.
RS-l. RESURFACING OF MALL PARKING LOTS
(Mayor and Common Council)
Councilman Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Curlin, that the following
resolution be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 94-345
RESOLUTION OF TIlE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS TO TIlE
BENEFIT OF TIlE CENTRAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF
RESURFACING PORTIONS OF THE CAROUSEL MALL.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez;
Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Councilman Devlin.
(Community DeveloJ)ment Commission)
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Curlin, that
the following resolution be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTTON NUMBER 5417
RESOLUTION OF TIlE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF TIlE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFONRIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS TO
TIlE BENEFIT TO TIlE CENTRAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF
RESURFACING PORTIONS OF THE CAROUSEL MALL.
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C The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Devlin.
21. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
At 4:24 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission
recessed to closed session to discuss the following:
A. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CONFER WIlli REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property:
2251 East 20th Street
San Bernardino
Negotiating Parties:
Redevelopment Agency Staff; Munawar Ahmed, owner and
Astrotel Communications Corp.
Under Negotiations:
Instructions will be given to Agency negotiator concerning price
and terms of acquisition.
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B.
Pursuant to Government Code SectioIl54954.5(e)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DlSClPLlNE/DISMlSSAL/RELEASE
MRF:TING RECONVENED
At 5:32 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development
Commission was called to order.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor; Commission
Members Edward Negrete; Dr. F. 1. Curlin; Ralph Hernandez; David Oberhelman; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and
Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Member 1erry Devlin.
STAFF PR&'lENT
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Barbara 1. Lindseth, Acting
Executive Director, Development Deparnnellt; Stafford W. Parker, Deputy 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; Suzanna Cordova, Deputy
City Clerk; La V onda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department.
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OmER..'i IN ATTENDANCE
Timothy Sabo, Agency Counsel, Sabo and Green.
CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Councihnan Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam, that the
Mayor's/Commission Chairman's dismissal of David Edgar, Housing ~ivision Manager, and Kenneth J.
Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department. Economic Development Agency. be ralified.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete; Curlin; Oberhehnan;
Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: Cowlcihnan Hernandez. Absent: Councihnan Devlin.
22. ADJOURNMENT
At 5:38 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development
Commission was adjourned to Monday, November 21. 1994. at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City
Hall. 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California.
Respectfully Submitted:
TIMOmV c. STEINHAUS
Agency Administrator/
Secretary to the Commission
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