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The meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by
Chairwoman Esther Estrada at 8:38 a.m., in the Development Department
Conference Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" 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
lIike Maudsley.
STAn' PUSBIIr
Robert J. Temple, Acting Administrator, Economic Development Agency;
Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Lorraine
Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Dennis A. Barlow, Senior Assistant
City Attorney; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; John Hoeger,
Development Manager; Gary B. Wagoner, Project Manager; and Deborah Marez,
Recording Secretary.
flTRRIlll .Ilf A'I"I'DIlAlfClj:
Jim Rock of Rock Enterprises and James Mulvihill of California State
University, San Bernardino.
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This item was taken out of order at the request of Kenneth J.
Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department.
Kenneth J. Henderson reported that the Mayor announced at a Press
Conference that he would like to take at least ninety (90) days to restudy the
Platt Building issue. The staff was instructed to place the demolition permit
process on hold. The Mayor's decision was based in part on information
acquired from the Urban Design Seminar which he recently attended at the
University of California, Berkley; the input provided locally by potentially
interested individuals; and, the historical significance of the Platt Building.
He also indicated that he would like to solicit interest from various
developers and private property owners to seek out proposals for the adaptive
re-use of the building itself. Based upon this turn of events, the staff's
recommendation is that a formal request for proposal process would be in order
to ensure the maximum publicity surrounding the Development Department's
attempt to elicit some interest in the Platt Building.
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Additionally, a number of architects and engineers visited San
Bernardino to look at the downtown area and particularly the Platt Building.
Based upon their analysis and experience in adaptive re-uae of buildings of
this type. It was their unanimous recommendation that the City do whatever
they could to attempt to preserve the building.
Chairwoman Estrada asked where the City would legally stand in regards
to the owner of the Platt Building. She lnquired if the $410,000 will be paid
at the close of escrow by the City. She was concerned that the City would own
property which they had no immediate plans for, and the fact that the City was
investing almost a half a million dollars in the acquisition of that
property. She noted that a big problem was not having quality space and
mentioned inherent problems that came along with owning old buildings.
Kenneth J. Henderson stated that escrow is expected to close on
November 28, 1990 and the $410,000 will be issued by the City at that time.
Dennis Barlow added that at the close of escrow the Development Department
will own the building and land and noted that there was no contingency in the
escrow allowing the Department to cancel the escrow. The only contingency is
based on toxic contaminents on the ground.
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Mr. Henderson provided background and findings in regards. to exploring
the adaptive re-use of the Platt Building to'a senior citizen apartment
complex. He explained that he had staff go out and do SODe very preliminary
cost estimates related to conversion to that structure based on fifty-seven
(57) units. Estimates were anyWhere from $1.5 to $2,000,000 plus the cost of
the compliance with the engineering study and the cost of the study itself.
Committee Member Maudsley noted that the City'S ordinances will require
the Development Department to conduct a historical study, whether or not the
Committee approves the recommendation. He agreed that the City needed quality
space and pointed out that the site had enormous constraints because of
parking and other requirements for commercial office space. He did not
envision any developers coming forward to build without specific' tenants
committed, and suggested that appropriate time be taken to explore if there
were other alternatives in the public's best interest.
Kenneth J. Henderson said that staff would like to receive
authorization to seek qualified developers who will submit proposals to
restore the building. At a minimum, a financially strong developer is
necessary. The staff intends to prepare the RFP/RFQ and send it to qualified
developers some of which are from the list of attendees from the University of
California - Berkley seminar. The responses received will be evaluated and
brought back to the Committee for consideration. To assist in the preparation
of the RFP/RFQ and evaluation of any proposals received, staff plans to retain
Milford Wayne Donaldson, an historical architect. He explained that Mr.
Donaldson is currently conducting the City's Historical Survey and has
extensive experience. Mr. Donaldson has been directly involved in the turning
around of a number of important projects in Long Beach, San Francisco and the
historical gaslamp quarter in San Diego. He has a great number of contacts in
the industry.
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Committee Member Maudsley was concerned about the projected cost of the
consultant's study. Mr. Henderson assured the Committee that the Development
Department will be closely involved in the preparation of the RFP and the
monitoring of costs. The cost of Mr. Donaldson's participation is unknown,
but is not expected to exceed $5,000.
Jim Rock of Rock Enterprises inquired about the timeframe and what was
expected to be accomplished during the ninety (90) day period. He wondered
what percentages of the ninety (90) days would be taken up by the preparation
of the RFP, the evaluation of responses, and the proposals for the Platt
Building .
Mr, Henderson said that the Mayor allowed a 90-day period of time for
preparation of the RFP, evaluation and negotiations. Mr. Henderson stated
that an RFP document can be prepared and ready to issue within the next two
weeks. A copy of the prepared RFP will be sent to the committee members for
their review prior to the next meeting on December 13, 1990.
Mayor Holcomb suggested that the Platt Building be used as a regional
attraction and recommended that the single-screen theater show foreign films
and mentioned converting the old drugstore into a restaurant that would
feature the same type of cuisine to attract business. A lengthy discussion
ensued.
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The Committee recommended that this item be continued to the next
meeting on December 13, 1990.
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S'l'V1nl'I' 'l'V2R KASTER 1JJ .1.
Kenneth J. Henderson provided background relating to the Street Tree
Master Plan proposals to conduct a street tree study on ten (10) of the CIty's
aajor corridors. After several meetings and discussions, the Keith French
Group quoted $24,500, to conduct and implement the study. Of this amount,
$11.800 is to be spent on data collection and analysis and $12,700 is for the
development of software. which will allow the data collected to be included in
the City'S GIS system. Additionally. there are hardware costs of $8,136 and
labor costs of $5,000 which are to be paid by the Public Services Department.
This will bring the total costs to the City and the Development Department to
$37.636.
The Committee questioned the reason for purchasing computer hardware.
Robert J. Temple, Acting Administrator for the Economic Development Agency,
stated that these were laptop computers for the people out in the field
inventorying the trees. These will assist in time management and enable
direct input, rather than having to handwrite the information, then
downloading the information into the computer.
Chairwoman Estrada asked whether some of the costs could be absorbed by
existing businesses or projects in the areas, since they would be benefiting
froll the trees. Mr. Henderson replied that it would only be possible if some
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type of fee structure was established which would apply to new businesses that
were locating in the area where the Stree Tree Master Plan would be
activated. In that instance, a pro-rata share of that would be assessed.
Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney, added that voluntary
contributions would also offset the costs.
Mayor Holcomb asked if the Parks Department looked at the Street Tree
Master Plan. Committee Member Maudsley said that they did, but that they
couldn't come up with a solution. The Mayor did not feel outside consultants
should be paid to do an inventory for trees when there were City employees who
could do the work. He asked the Committee to think about the costs involved
to upgrade the street trees and to consider the source for the funding. He
suggested working on just the major thoroughfares or to span the job up by one
or two corridors a year to allow for funding out of the general fund. He did
not feel a computer was necessary, or that any trees should be planted unless
the ability to maintain them was determined. He thought a policy to pUt trees
in only where there was a landscape assessment district would ensure the
future care and maintenance and was opposed to the idea that trees would be
planted or replaced without first considering the source for funding the
maintenance.
Mr. Henderson and Mr. Temple informed the Committee that the
compilation and interpretations of data was technical and would require
expertise. Currently, the City does not employ anyone that has this knowledge
or can perform these functions. They explained a significant portion of
collection phase involves inventorying and cataloging existing specimens.
This would assist in identit.ving the species and subspecies; determine the
condition of each tree; diagnose any disease and/or disease that might afflict
that particular specimen; project growth rates; root growth in the future;
irrigation specifications, etc.
Lorraine Velarde mentioned that Ann Harris, Director of Main Street,
had indicated that she had extensive inventory, not only of buildings, but of
trees in the Main Street area. This data could be used instead of
re-inventorying the trees in the Main Street area.
Mr. Henderson stated that the basic purpose of the report was to bring
the Committee up-to-date with respect to the price and the scope of the work
to conduct and implement the Street Tree Master Plan. The staff
recommendation was that Committee review, discuss and. take action, as
appropriate.
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The Committee recommended that this item be continued to December 13,
1990 so that the appropriate staff members can be present for
discussion.
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2. nuCZ-O-lll'r LOAB'
Robert J. Temple informed the Co_ittee of the Truck-O-Mat truck wash
on Bunts Lane and of the discussions which have taken place regarding the
potential redevelopment of the site. The Development Department is discussing
the possibility of a loan of approximately $500,000 to the owner of the truck
wash, Mr. Joseph Bour and is awaiting the results from an in-house appraisal
and preliminary title search. If the land value supports a loan, it would be
the intent of staff to negotiate deal points and return in the future for
consideration of approval of a loan. .
The letter to Mr. Bour was reviewed by the Committee. It is the
Development Department's objective to act as a catalyst and provide the
incentive to redevelop the property to better use. The tliDe lines that can be
expected, if the land value is sufficient, is a minimum of 60 days. Depending
on terms and pay back, it is anticipated that a mutually acceptable package
can be put together.
Mr. Temple provided an update since the agenda item had been prepared
and stated that a preliminary in-house estimate value was performed by Mr.
John Wood, and it would appear at this point that the proposed loan would
exceed 100X of the value of property. Be indicated that the Department was
not convinced that this is the approach that would make sense because there is
more involved in this deal, in terms of obligations and fact that the
Development Department was aware of when it first got involved. If the land
supports the loan it would be the Development Department's intent to negotiate
deal points and return in the future for consideration.
The Mayor asked if there were any other assests that could be put up as
collateral. Mr. Temple said that he was in receipt of the financial
statements, but would rather not discuss same in an open meeting,'
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No action, information only.
3. LIllI OF CREDIT WITH WELLS F.AJlGO
Kenneth J. Benderson explained that the firm of Wood-Busing and
Associates was directed to assist the Department with the maximization of
yields that the Department can earn on its investment portfolio by undertaking
a view of the cost, risk and rate of return from alternate investment
strategies available, consistent with the Department's existing investment
policies. The firm was also directed to maximize the leverage which that
portfolio gives the Department in obtaining loanable funds from the banking
community by assisting in negotiating with Wells Farbo Bank a maximum line of
credit for use on Redevelopment projects.
The attached resolution approves the establishment of certain lines of
credit with Wells Fargo Bank and the execution of certain documents in
connection therewith. Resolutions estabiishing the benefit to Southeast
Industrial Park will be forthcoming. Staff is waiting for the benefit
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resolutions from Sabo and Green allowing for the use of Southeast Industrial
Park tax increment as collateral. The staff recommends adoption of the form
motion.
Chairwoman Estrada asked about the resolutions for Central City. Mr.
Henderson reported that there are two benefit resolutions that would be
forthcoming although it was not mentioned in the Staff Report due to an
oversight.
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The Committee recommended that this resolution be forwarded to the
Commission meeting of December 10, 1990 for approval.
7. CLOSED SBSSIOlI
The Redevelopment Committee recessed to closed session at 9:50 a.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Redevelopment
Committee of the Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency
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 is negotiator concerning the
price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of
real property.
The Redevelopment Committee reconvened from closed session at 10:00 a.m.
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The Committee recommended that the Enterprise Zone Application Status
be brought back to Committee on December 13, 1990.
6. SUlOR CI'lIZD PROJECT lOR IIORrIlWBST CORlllR OF FIrm AlU) E SDEBTS
Kenneth J. Henderson stated that the staff recommends follow-up action
to elicit more detailed information. Based upon the analysis of this
supplemental information, staff will proceed with the processing of this
development proposal or seek authorization to prepare and issue a request for
proposals (RFP) for single or mixed-use development of the subject parcel.
Mr. Henderson said that he would like the Committee's input in terms of
size and scale of the project as proposed and did not favor any of the
alternatives on the staff report. More information will be provided to
determine other alternatives.
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. The Committee recommended that this item be continued to the next
Redevelopment Committee meeting on December 13. 1990.
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There being no further business. the meeting was adjourned at 10:00
a.... to December 13. 1990.
APPROVED BY:
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er Estrada. Chairwoman
Redevelopment Committee
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Dec~ber 13. 1990
4:04 p.a.
The adjourned regular meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called
to order by Chairwoman Esther Estrada at 4:04 p.m., in the Development
Department's Conference Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
San Bernardino.
ROLL 1:1.1.1.
Roll call was taken with the following members being present:
Chairwoman Esther Estrada, Committee Member Jess Flores and Committee Member
Mike Maudsley.
STAn' PRBSDT
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 Manager,
Development Department; Barbara Lindseth, Accounting Manager, Development
Department; Annie F. Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community
Services; Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator; Manuel P. Moreno, Jr.,
Director of Public Services; Ann Harris, Executive Director, Main Street;
Deborah Marez, Recording Secretary, Development Department.
OTHERS III AnBllDAII<:E
Cassie MacDuff, The Sun Newspaper.
PUBLIC Cm.mrrS 011 ITBIIS IIOT ON mE ACRIIIIlA.
There were no public comments.
1. S'I'IIR1!'I' 'I'IID IIASTBR PUll
Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director. indicated that the staff met
with Annie Ramos, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Manuel Moreno, Jr.,
Director of Public Services, as directed and it was a consensus of staff that
the data would be a valuable planning and resource allocation tool. There
were, however, questions about the implementation of the plan, areas of
responsibility and, in light of the City's current budget environment, whether
this was the most pressing need and the highest priority.
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Manuel Moreno, Jr., Director of Public Services, summsrized for the
Committee the staff time and effort invested in this project. Mr. Moreno went
on to describe the manner in which the street tree program would be
implemented with college students, the continued applicsbility of the
computer hardware and how such hardware may be used for other programs, such
as the City's street sign program. He complimented the Keith French Group for
their billed time of conversations in proposing this project.
Chairwoman Estrada noted that the plan is really $20,000 less than what
was originally projected. Mr. Moreno confirmed this and noted that most
communities have a Stree Tree Master Plan. According to the municipal code,
the Street Tree Master Plan is required, although we presently do not have
one. For this reason, Mr. Moreno has been setting aside funds through the
budget process in order to ensure compliance with the code.
Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Service, noted
that the data will provide legitimate information on how to plan the Street
Tree Program based on needs and requirements for the specific thoroughfare.
The Plan will determine what types of trees would require less maintenance for
the high wind areas, and be a valuable reference source for the Parks
Department.
In many cities Certified Arborists or Forestors are consulted or
employed and a suggestion to recruit for a similar position was made. After
the first of the year, when the mid-year budget process is reviewed, it is
likely that we will be able to fill an arborist-type position. Public
Services is attempting to incorporate an arborist who also has supervisory
qualifications for overseeing the maintenance program.
Chairwoman Estrada asked if those areas in the community, that are not
covered by the redevelopment project area, would now be covered by the Norton
redevelopment project area.
Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, confirmed that the Norton
Redevelopment Project Area would cover most areas of the City not already
covered by existing project areas.
Annie Ramos stated that because the future budget does not look good,
the implementation of the Street Tree Master Plan would prove valuable in the
long run. She felt that it would be more cost effective in dealing with the
future planning of planting and maintenance of trees within the city.
Mr. Henderson stated that staff recommends that the Committee recommend
to the Community Development Commission that the French Group proposal be
accepted.
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The Committee recommended that this item be forwarded to the Commission
for approval on December 17, 1990.
2.
MAIII 1I'1'UR'1' OUARTBRLY REPORT - (Handout)
Ann Harris, Executive Director for Main Street, handed out the Work
Program Report of Activities of July 1, 1990 to October 30, 1990 to the
Committee for their information. Several aspects of the work program were
highlighted. She informed the Committee that last quarter she mailed out
sixty five (65) Design Guidelines to different developers or individuals which
indicates that a lot of interest is being generated. A very comprehensive and
updated mailing list of over 3,400 names of key people, developers, property
owners, downtown business people has been developed and is being utilized.
She announced that the largest economic impact and area of growth is in the
success of office space being filled. The main users are law firms and
attorneys.
Chairwoman Estrada asked about the status of the Water Department
project. John Hoeger, Manager of the Development Division, reported that the
State is doing the appraisalS on the Cal Trans facility and the options. The
Development Department is currently helping Cal Trans with the comparables
downtown to do the appraisal work to evaluate their options. Cal Trans is
required to do the report which has to be presented to the legislature early
next year. Options need to be looked at in Riverside and San Bernardino, Mr.
Hoeger, noted that this is a fairly critical phase Which rests largely in the
hands of the developer because he's the one that makes the deals on the grants
and the rent structure.
Chairwoman Estrada requested time to afford the Commission the
opportunity to read the Main Street literature which Ann Harris passed out.
She requested more packets to distribute among the other Council Members.
This issue will go to Commission the first meeting in January as a discussion
item to allow for any quetions the other members may have.
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The Committee recommended the the Main Street Quarterly Report be
received and filed.
3. PLATT BUlLDIRG REPORT
Kenneth Henderson informed the Committee that although agenda items 3
and 4 seem unrelated, based upon recent discussion with the Mayor, they
potentially relate to one another.
At the last Committee meeting, authorization to develop an RFP for the
Platt Building was requested and granted. The Committee also recommended the
retention of Mr. Milford Wayne Donsldson to assist in the economic analysis of
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the Platt Building. Mr. Donaldson' s recoDlllendations included land use
decision issues (relative to the entire block and/or at least the northern
half of the block); issues dealing with the parking (indicating to what level
the City might wish to participate financially with the project), and
conducting an economic feasibility study to determine whether or not the
various uses which have been discussed would be appropriate. In addition, he
provided to staff a draft economic feasibility analysis that was conducted for
the North Park Theater in San Diego and pointed out that even though the
project was determined to be feasible, a subsidy of some $650,000 over a three
year period was considered necessary and appropriate to have the project
balance financially.
At the December 10, 1990 Commission meeting, the Mayor requested that
this matter be continued to the first meeting in January because of his
discussions with a prospective developer, the Archdiocese of San Bernardino.
One of the things the Mayor indicated, as an inducement to future developers,
was that we might want to offer the northwest comer of 5th & E. A proposal,
however, is pending from Elderly Development Corporation (item four) which is
an experienced senior citizen housing development company. Receipt of that
information is anticipated within the next week.
The subject was brought up to Mr. Donaldson about whether or not the
northwest corner of 5th and E would be a significant inducement. Mr.
Donaldson did not feel that was the case because this dealt with two different
types of developers -- those who do historical renovations and those that do
new construction. He said that it would be highly unlikely that a developer
which could do both could be found. The Mayor requested that this particular
situation be researched, and the names of three developers have been provided
to discuss the Platt Building and the northwest comer of 5th and E (items 3
and 4). At any rate, the review and processing of the Elderly Development
Corporation proposal will still need to be accomplished, because it may have
some merit depending on the response to our letter. Also, if the situation
with the Archdiocese does not proceed as envisioned, then the plan of action
that was outlined in the staff report at the December 10th COmBission meeting
or something similar to it, ought to be considered once again. Mr. Henderson
concluded that there is a need to talk about (1) use of the Platt Building,
and what that really means, (2) whether or not that is economically viable,
(3) the parking ordinance for the downtown central business district that
would not replicate the parking ordinance that exists on a city-wide basis,
and (4) address the constraints on surface parking. He noted that these
issues need to be resolved and some decisions made by the Mayor and Councilor
CODlllission.
Chairwoman Estrada asked how much time would be required to resolve
those issues. Mr. Henderson said that the staff report which was sent to
CODlllission had a task schedule attached to it, but there were no timeframes
attached to it. He estimated, based on the North Park feasibility study, that
a 90-day periOd would be appropriate. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding
the demographics of the North Park Theater project and this project.
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In conclusion, Mr. Henderson, noted that both agenda items were for
information purposes and mentioned that there could be potential conflict if
the elderly development proposal was meritorious and staff was advised to
proceed with the free-of-charge offer to a prospective developer of the 5th &
"E" site, as an inducement.
Chairwoman Estrada was very concerned about the serious issues raised
regarding the proposals. She questioned whether or not the Elderly
Development Corporation was as experienced as they claimed, and suggested that
a more thorough background check of previous projects be conducted. A lengthy
discussion ensued regarding references for the Elderly Development Corporation.
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The Committee recommended the Platt Building Report be received and
filed.
4. In.IlULY DEVELOPMERT eOU'ORATIOll PROPOSAL - lIORTIIWEST eORllER OF FIFTH &
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The Committee recommended the letter from the Development Department to
Elderly Development Corporation be received and filed.
5.
PIlOJ'ECT HOIII 111M IIIFILL BODSI1IG PIlOJ'ECT
Mr. Henderson stated that the Development Department received a
proposal from Project Home Run, Inc. requesting financial assistance in
constructing seven (7) single family residences for low to very low income
families. The purpose of the organization is to create the opportunity for
ownership of housing by low income families which are priced out of today's
housing market. To date, Project Home Run has completed four (4) such
ventures working together with the City under a previous CDBG-funded grant.
Project Home Run is proposing to build seven (7) new homes, five (5) on
Commission-owned lots located at Second and Third Streets, respectively, and
two (2) additional homes on lots owned by the Archdiocese of ran Bernardino,
located on Rialto Avenue. The Archdiocese will be donating these two (2) lots
free of charge to this project.
The homes will be stick-built and constructed in accordance with
applicable chapters of the Uniform Building Code. The houses will consist of
1,100 square feet with an attached two (2) car garage. The houses produced
will market between $50,000 and $55,000 and provide decent living space for a
family of six (6). This will be a joint venture between the City, Project
Home Run, and the Building Trade Unions of the Inland Empire. Local financial
institutions will provide mortgage financing at below-market rates. The joint
effort will maximize the use of donated materials and labor to write-down the
costs of construction.
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Mr. Henderson provided a break down of the $197,884.21 which is being
requested to accomplish the development as reported in the staff report.
A lengthy discussion ensued reaardina the exemption of planning,
engineering, building permit and mechanical fees as it pertains to infi11
housing. Mr. Henderson commented that the Mayor indicated that he had some
concerns about the infi11 fee exemptions as it relates to the City's aenera1
fund, and suaaested that consideration be aiven to rescinding the fee
exemptions. He added that if the Agency were to sponsor the infil1 housing
proposals, that the Agency pay the fees that normally would be exempted into
the City's aeneral fund.
Chairwoman Estrada asked if we could continue with the existing
ordinance and still be able to request fees to be paid out of the Twenty
Percent (20~) Set-Aside Fund on a case by case basis.
Mr. Henderson stated that 1eaa11y the City cannot collect those fees
with that ordinance in place simply because the ordinance states same. Dennis
Barlow added that since there is no City charae, there's no instance that
would merit money aoing from Twenty-Percent Set Aside funds to the City's
general fund.
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The Committee recommended that this item be forwarded to the Commission
for approval on December 17, 1990.
6.
1l1Orl'IDBPOSIT C1TAIlA_ ~A. GlJIDELIIIIS
Mr. Henderson provided background on the homeless prevention activities
conducted in collaboration with various public and private aaencies. It wss
found that one of the 1araer impediments to moving homeless people, many of
wh_ are employed, into permanent housing is the lack of funds, or auarantee
of such funds, for rent and related deposits. A RentiDeposit Guarantee
Proaram was established and the Commission approved in concept the
appropriation of $100,000 from its Twenty-Percent (20~) Set-Aside Housing Fund
and requested staff to develop program guidelines prior to final approval
beina aranted.
The auide1ines for the Rent/Deposit Guarantee Proaram were presented by
Mr. Henderson. Mr. Henderson high1iahted the _jor points of the auidelines
for the CODlllittee's info~tion. It was noted that the lIUimum amount of
assistance of this proaram shall not exceed one (1) month's contract rent for
either rent or deposit payment. This assistance will be considered a one (1)
tiae arant.
UClMIDIIATTOII
The CODlllittee recoDlllended that this item be forwarded to the Commission
for approval on December 17, 1990.
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BJr.rBU>RISE ZOIlB APPLIC"'I'IOB 8'1''''1'1I8 DPOIlT
or..n.....RIJATIOB
The Committee recommended that this item be deferred for the next
Redevelopment Committee meeting on December 27, 1990.
8. DISPOSITIOB or 1"'IUS-UUT. DBVBLOPMBlIr BOD I'D (COII__..lfi HOSPITAL)
IBC.-ItR..A'I'IOR
The Committee recommended that this item be deferred for the next
Redevelopment Committee meeting on December 27, 1990.
9. DBVBLOPMBlIr DBPAiu.nan.L IlIVn:J:l'W'[[ POLICY
IlBCOIPKIIIIATIOB
The Committee recommended that this item be forwarded to the Commission
for approval on December 17, 1990.
10.
Wlr.Al. 1l1!VI!T.ll1.'llBlft Cfl1l'PORA'I'IOB IBFILL BOUSIIIG PROPOSAl. - Verbal ReDort
U,...n...K.,.A'I'IOII
The Committee recommended that this item be deferred for the next
Redevelopment Committee meeting on December 27, 1990.
CLOSBD SBSSIOB
There vere no closed session i.tems to be discussed.
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There being no further businesr, the meeting of December 13, 1990, vas
adjourned at 5:00.
Esther Estrada, ChairwOlll1D.
Redevelopment Committee
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