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REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 9,1988
8:35 a.m.
The meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by
Chairman Esther Estrada at 8:35 a.m., in the Redevelopment Agency Conference
Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California. .
ROLL CALL:
Roll call was taken with the following being present: Committee Member
Jess Flores and Committee Member Michael Mauds1ey.
STAFF PRESENT:
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Steven H. Dukett, Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency; Arlene
Berman, Deputy Director, Redevelopment Agency; John Hoeger, Development
Division Manager, Redevelopment Agency; J. Lorraine Velarde, Administrative
Services Manager, Redevelopment Agency; Barbara Lindseth, Accounting
Manager, Redevelopment Agency; Gary Wagoner, Development Specialist,
Redevelopment Agency; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Phil
Arvizo, Executive Assistant to Council, Council Office; Margie Vance,
Recording Secretary, Redevelopment Agency.
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IN ATTENDANCE:
Patricia Green, The Sunset Group; Jim Rock, Rock Enterprises.
1. Jim Rock Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively
Staff gave a brief background of the Miles House indicating that in
mid-1988, the San Bernardino Community College District (District)
advertised for bids to demolish or remove the Miles House. In response to
their invitation, a local contractor agreed to buy the house, but that later
he defaulted on his agreement with the District. On February 9, 1989, the
District reaffirmed its decision to sell the house as surplus property.
Mr. Jim Rock (Developer), a local contractor, contacted the District and
reached an agreement to purchase the house. An Agreement to Negotiate
Exclusively will allow the negotiation of a Disposition and Development
Agreement (DDA) with Mr. Rock.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Committee recommended that the Commission approve execution of an
Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively with Mr. Jim Rock for a Disposition
and Development Agreement for the relocation and rehabilitation of the
Miles House and to authorize the Executive Director to apply for and
take all necessary steps to prepare and process an appropriate parcel
map.
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2. Hanon Motors Site - Deaol1tion
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Staff informed the Committee that the Agency currently faces substantial
liability exposure in the event a personal injury occurs on the site, and
that there are significant health and safety problems. Stsff indicated that
by initiating the demolition now, the Agency will eliminste the health and
safety hazards from the property. Furthermore, the cost to demolish and
clear the property of all debris, leaving the site in a safe and clean
condition was estimated between $90,000 and hoo,ooo. Staff informed the
Committee that a final decision will not be required until a proposed
contract is brought back to the Committee and Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee recommended that the Commission authorize the issuance an
invitation for bids for the demolition of the improvements located on
Agency-owned land at 250 South "E" Street.
3. Long-Ten Financial Plan
Steve Dukett, addressed the Committee by stating that on December 28,
1988 the Redevelopment Agency issued an invitation for bids (IFB) to firms
that specialize in financial planning. He informed the Committee that a
long-term financial plan for the Agency was needed and that a review of the
financial status of the redevelopment project areas identifying
deficiencies and potential financing alternatives would be done by the
selected firm.
~ Barbara Lindseth, Accounting Manager stated that out of 40 proposals the
Agency received, Katz Hollis was the selected firm because of their
extensive knowledge of redevelopment law, knowledge of tax increment and
future projections for tax increment, experience in redevelopment plan
adoption, and experience with financial planning of redevelopment project
areas. She stated that Katz Hollis will perform all of the tasks, as
outlined in the IFB, billable on an hourly basis at a cost not to exceed
$25,000. and that they have informed staff that they can complete the
project within 90 days. It is anticipated that the data will be available
during the Agency's 1989-90 fiscal year budget adoption process.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee recommended that the Commission approve a $25,000
agreement with Katz, Hollis, Coren and Associates to develop a long-term
financial plan for the Redevelopment Agency.
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4. Sports/Entertaiuaent/Cultural Center - Request for Qualifications
Staff informed the Committee that on February 20, 1989, the Commission
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the DRG it is necessary to formally notify all property owners and tenants
that could be affected by the Empire West Dome Corporation's proposal which
is to develop a regional sports/entertainment/cultural center. Staff
indicated that the DRG provides property owners and tenants the opportunity
to submit competing qualification proposals.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee recommended that the Commission authorize staff to contact
all property owners and tenants affected by the Empire Dome
Corporation's proposal and offer them an opportunity to submit a
statement of interest and development qualifications proposal.
Adjournaent
There being no further business, the meeting of March 9, 1989, was
adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
APPROVED BY:
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Esther Estrada, Chairwoman
Redevelopment Committee
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