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Home My WebLink AboutR02-Redevelopment Agency o o lmIIJ5y.uA)!IIIIIr co.u.XIABi IIIBorBS ADJOu_ IPIff3lUV R5IIr.lJRi Dec~er 27. 1990 4:00 p... The Adjourned lelular Meeting of the ledevelopment C~ittee was called to order by Chairwoman lather Istrada at 4:32 p.... in the Development Department Conference 10011, Fourth Floor, City Ball, 300 Korth "D" Street, San Bernardino. .OLL r."'.T. loll call was tllten with the following _bers present: Chairwollan Isther Istrada; COIIIIittee Member Jess Flores, and; COIIIIittee Member Mike Maudsley. Absent: Kone. lI'I'A", PD!I1!II'I' lobert J. remple, Actina Administrator, ICOllOllic Developaent Alency; Itenneth J. Henderson, Ixecutive Director, Development Department; Dennis A. Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Phil Arvizo, Ixecutive Assistant to the Council; Deborah Marez, lecording Secretary, Development Department. ( '.. PUBLIC ~...S 011 ~ IUr 011 ...... Amnma There were no public co_ents. 1. 1lnt'!jT. 1mVR'I.n...... mlnllm&'l'TOlI 11Im.I. IIDDS~ PROPOR&T. Itenneth J. Henderson, Ixecutive Director, provided a verbal status report on the proposal submitted to the Mayor by Focal Development Company in which Focal Development is proposina the construction of manufactured housing in the City of San Bernardino. He stated that, althouah manufactured housing is allowed, a determination relative to constructing the manufactured housing as a subdivision or infill housing would need to be II&de. Mr. Henderson indicated two (2) ujor concerns the Committee should tllte into consideration pertaining to the manufactured housing are (1) durability of the housing over a long period of tille, and; (2) benefits in terms of the aa1es prices of the proposed hOlies. Mr. Henderaon further indicated these holies coat as lIuch, if not lIore, than equivalent stick-built hOlies. As such, Mr. Henderaon requested the input of the COIIIIittee relative to whether or not the manufactured housing should fall under the auspices of the infill housing prOlram and, if so, on what level. COMMITTEE MIImTBS ADJOURNED REGULAR - 1 - DECEMBEI 27, 1990 5266R (dlm) z .. o o Mr. Henderson provided. review of the .imil.ritie. and differences between the proposal. received from Project Home Run and Foc.l Development Corporation. He noted the .ales prices of Focal Development Corporation homes .re continaent upon actual price of the land involved. He .1.0 noted if the price of the home. .re hiaher than anticipated, the i..ue would be whether or not the proposed project would qualifY for Twanty Percent (20S) Set-Aside Fundina ...istance. Mr. Hender.on .tated that Focal Development i. .1.0 reque.tina the Development Departllent to aCClUire the neceaaary land, in .ddition to walvina .11 required f.... Mr. HeDderson requested the Committee to detel'llline whether or not the exemption of fee. would .pply to llanufactured houaina, thereby imp.ctina the laneral fund, or if the fees .re to be paid from the Development Dep.rtllant budset, .. wa. the c..e relardina the Project Home R1m propos.l. Mr. HeDder.on also indic.ted other problema which could arise .re whether or not FHA or VA financina is utilized and Whether affordability covenants on the property can be .llowed. A lenathy discuasion anaued pertainina to the different floor plans of the manufactured homes, quality and cr.ftlmanahip of .ame, cost per square foot and amentities. Mr. Hender.on ezpreaaed concern relative to the ability of the proposed home. to withstand hiah wind .r.... He indicat.d the homes would b. adequate for elderly, retired couples, but questioned the durability of the homes occupied by families with .ctive children. Mr. Henderson at.ted thst Focal Development Corporation hss been requested to provide .dditional information r.,.rdina the proposal list. Mr. Henderson further .tsted that, .lthouah ths St.te requires cities to .1low llanufactured hou.ina, cert.in other requirements must be met. .~ "~I. .I.~ II ~ Ij The Committee recommended that prior to brinaina proj.ct bsck, detel'llline type and quality of llanufacturer technique. and investigate sales prices of home. includlna profit marain of the developer. If resolved, then a formal propos.l could be submitted by developer. 2. ABTKIrPlID ZORR APP.LI~&'PTOII Rra.....lZPOft ~enneth J. Henderson, Izecutlve Director, reported the Development Department received a Technical Review Letter from the St.te Department of Commerce, (Enterpri.e Zone Prolrama) in response to the preliminary application for Zone deaianation submitted by the City. Mr. Henderaon stated the letter indicated the City's .pplication was deficient in four (4) areas and required correction. Upon review by City ataff of the noted deficiencies, the number of di.crepaniciea that arose led staff to question Whether or not the City's .pplication was even actually reviewed. Mr. Henderson requested the Committee to provide direction as to Whether or not to pursue the appeal process or resubmit the application based upon the fact that it was only twenty (20) points short of l118kina the finals. COMMITTEE MIRllTES ADJOURNED REGULAR - 2 - DECEMBER 27, 1990 5266R (d1m) #l ID ~ o o A lenatby discussion ensued re,ardin& the City's response to the Technical Review Letter. Mr. ,Benderson provided information in support of Enterprise Zone desil1l8tion and its benefits baaed upon case studies published by the U.S. Departaent of '-erce. Be stated one of the reasons the application su_itted by the City vas not successful vas the lack of a comprehensive structured aartetiDl promotion pro,rem. Chairwoman Istrada stated that, in her opinion, the application process vas strictly political and sUllested that a pOlitical remedial spproach be researched. A lenatby discussion ensued rqardin& fUl1diDl for, and attainment of, a lObbyist on behalf of the Commission to represent the City of San Bernardino. DRr.n.-K.I.A'rIOII The Committee recommended that staff appeal the Technical Reviev Letter that staff include funds in Dext year's budaet for a lObbyist dedicated (not shared vith other jurisdictions) to the City. 3. DISPOSInOR 01' .l.JUJUZiIIfTal. mnnn.n~ BOlID PKI lent _.I.Y:I BOSP1"l"I.') Kenneth J. Benderson, lxecutiYe Director, infomed the Co_ittee that C~ity Hospital has previously paid a total of $43,750 (one/eilhth of one percent of the Industrial Development Bond Fee) on an annual basis to the San Bernardino Economic Development Council which vas disbanded a few years ago. Chairwoman Istrada requested a comprehensive report be developed reflectiDl how fUl1ds previously paid to SBlDC vere expended (items purchased, present location of equipment, all contractual qreements a.._ed, and; condition of .aid contracts, and related issues). She further requested that Mr. Sem Henley, fomer lxecutiYe Vice-Preaident of the San Bernardino Economi c Development Council, be invited to attend the Dext lIeetiDl. Mr. Henderson indicated a report recardiDl the Community Hospital Industrial Development Bond reserve and development fee transfer to the City Treasurer would be provided at the next lIeetiDl. Mr. Henderson also indicated that the Mayor requested this item be continued to the nut lIeetiDl so he could speak to the CO_ittee regarding this issue. Uco...IUIIJA'rIOlI The Co_ittee recommended this item be continued to the nut Redevelopment Committee aeetiDl, at which time Mr. Sem Henley will be invited to attend. In addition, the report on the Industrial Bond Fee reserve and development fee transfer to the City Treasurer will be submitted to the Co_ittee for its review. COMMITTEE MIRUTES ADJOURRED REGULAR - 3 - DECEMBER 27, 1990 5266R (dlm) ~ o o 4. BIllA. P..&.....tnlTp "-'_Ell' ... (P..&...-r.&T. I!JrDII'TPIl!lft 0., cmlPLftIORl J:enneth J. Handerson, Ixecuthe Director, ezp1ained that, in December of 1986, the Deve10PDeDt Departaent entered into a Disposition and Joint Deva10pment Aareeaent (DDA) with SiIIa Partnership llullber One for the purpose of deve10pins the property on the northeast corner of Mill and "~" Streets. The project was oriaina11y to be completed in two (2) phases over a period of five (5) years. to date, Phase I, consistina of nineteen (19) buildinss, has been completed with two (2) of these buildinss currently in escrow. In addition, Mr. Handerson indicated that Phase II of the DDA requires the developer to construct a minimum of 500,000 square feet of retail, office or industrial development space before December, 1991. Mr. Handerson stated the DDA also requires SIMA to take certain actions prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion; however; due to a 1lUIIber of situations, which have arisen beyond SIMA's control (aeneral plan, update, state iaposed aoritorium, and related aatters), a five (5) year extension to complete the construction has been requested by SIMA. As a condition of the request, the developer has eareed to pay in-lieu fees durins the five (5) year period. The fee would total appraziaate1y .5,668.00 ($500,000 X 1.1336S . .5,668.00). Mr. Handerson further steted that 1eaa1 couneel is currently preparins a Second Mendaent to the DDA, which will include the in-lieu fees, new construction schedule, and the Partial Certificate of Completion. Staff recomaends adoption of the fora motion. The Comaittee ezpressed its concern relative to potential problems arisins from an aesthetic atandpoint aenera11y associated with automotive-related busine..ea (motors in the parkins lot, wrecked cars, and so on). Lenathy diacuadon ensued reaardina potential prob1_ which could occur aa a reau1t of a110wins automotive-related buainesses locate to the site and in the busine.. buildinsa. It was determined that an amendment to the DDA specifically de1ineatins the teras for aaintenance will be required to ensure proper upkeep of the site. Mr. Handerson stated that since SIMA has played a aajor role in estab1ishins the trend of 1iaht industrial type businesa operations (pinstripins, window tintins, and so on), if the Comisdon does not approve the Certificate of Completion, the two (2) buildinss currentlJ' in escrow may not attract other types of businesses, particularly of a retail nature. n~-="II&'l'TO. The Comittee recomanded approval to the Comaunity Development Commission of the Partial Certificate of Completion for SIMA Partnership lUmber One. COMMI1'rU MIlWlBS ADJOURBED REGULAR - 4 - DECEMBER 27, 1990 5266R (d1m) a ~ o o 5. IInIPT.D .....III! .;;--..... ASSOCTA'PrM .....-KlI'mnp (Additional aaend. item) Mr. Robert Temple, Actina Adllinistrator, EconClllic Developllent Alency, said this ita has been added at the request of the _or for the purpose of consideration by the C_ittee in approvina the City's application for lIembership to the World Trade Center Association. Mr. Taple disseminated a letter outlinina sOlIe of the special privileles eztended to corporate lIembers for review and inforllation purposes. Mr. Michael I:lesh, Vice Prasident of the Greater World Trade Center (GWTC), previouslyaade a presentstion to staff and provided literature for conaideration by the City 9f San Bernardino relative to becomina a corporate member in February, 1991. Discussion took place reaardina the posa1bility of the Developllent Department payina the one-tille _ual lIembership fee of $5,000. Mr. Temple indicated that ....rship to the Greater Los Anceles World Trade Center could prove to be advantaaeoua to the City with respect to the Norton Air Force Base reuse issue. .e further indicated it II1pt be beneficial for the City to acclillate itself with the World Trade Center Association in terlla of the assistance that it could provide the City with the developlllent of s plan to urket the City and its asseta on an international level. Additional positive aspects of memberShip noted were (1) an article promotina the. City in TlADELIRI:S, a quarterly newsletter distributed worldwide, (2) VIP _ouncements sent to World Trade Centers, (3) cOllputer networkina, and, (4) travel discounts. Staff emphasized the illportance to the City of establishina an open channel on an international level. (' Mr. Temple informed the C_ittee that the World Trade Center has 1nc1icated sianificant interest in the developllent of Norton Air Force Base in terlla of a potential international trade center site. As such, a key issue is the developllent of a aarketina plan specifically tailored to the needs of the City. Be further stated the above ._ents are supported by demolraphics provided by the World Trade Center, reflectina the feasibility of eetablishina a World Trade Center in the City, possibly at the Norton Air Force Baee site. The COlIDittee requested a lleatina be arraneed with Mr. I:lesh for the purpose of aakina a presentation relardina the benefits of IIS11bership and lona-ranee loals of sBlle as they relate to the City of San Bernardino. Uco..uu.uATIOR The Committee recolIDended that the City become a member of the World Trade Center Association. 6. r.r.nSID SESSION The COlIDittee recessed to Closed Session at 5:45 p.m.: c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 the Redeveloplllent COlIDittee of the Development Department of the City of San Bernardino will convene to closed eeesion to consider personnel mstters. The Redeveloplllent Committee reconvened from Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR - 5 - DECEMBER 27, 1990 5266R (dIm) o o 7. ADJOuIUllllllD: There beina no further buainea., the Redevelopment COIIIIittee aeetina of December 27, 1990, was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. APtlOvJW BY: (~~?~~ > ..ther ..tr..... Chai~ aedevelosaent c-lttee . BE : EJJI: dlm COMMITTEE MIRllTES ADJOlJUED REGULAR - 6 - DBCEMBBR 27, 1990 5266R (d1m)