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Home My WebLink AboutR03-Economic Development Agency ,- ,~ o o o o o UJ)IIVJILOPIIDr COIKlT.rD IIINurBS IlBGULAJl IIII'fIBG February 20, 1992 4:00 p... The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairwoman Bstrada at 4:05 p.m., in the Bconomic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL r.AT.Ta Roll Call was taken with the following members being present: Chairwoman Esther Estrada; Committee Members Jack Reilly and Michael Mauds1ey. srAFF PUlIlnI'I' Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Roger Hardgrave, Director, Public Works Department; Jim Sharp, Project Manager, Development Department; La Vonda Pearson, Acting Recording Secretary, Development Department. orJIBHS IN A'I"I'RIIIlAWa Graham Witherall, The Sun. 1. COBVmlIJ.OK lauqIl( ROOP/Clrf RAT.T. PJ.A7.A D'RftIRRlZiIllmRI - Jim Sharp, Project Manager, Development Department, stated the repair work on the deck of the Convention Center Roof was very effective and the water now drains properly. He said after intense rainfall, additional problems surfaced with the drains and the storm drains located in the grass planters that required emergency actions to repair leaks. Mr. Sharp indicated by using a marine grade type of poxey. they were able to repair the leaks in these drains. He estimated the emergency repairs to be apprOXimately $8,000. Phil Arvizo. Executive Assistant to the Council questioned the material used for repairing the leaks. IlBGULAJl IIII'fIBG 2090B - 1 - IUWIIVJILOPIIDr COMMIT.rD FEBRUARY 20, 1992 3 o o o o o Mr. Sharp stated the additional problema encountered when repairing the drains and indicated the previous workers had been careless in making necessary repairs to the roof. Committee Member Maudsley requested all information regarding the repair to the roof be kept on file for future reference. Mr. Sharp recommended at least once or twice a year the drains be flushed out to keep them clear. Committee Member Maudsley inquired about the progress of the water scape. Mr. Sharp indicted the water scape would be complete within two (2) days. Dran-IIt_IIA'rYOR The Committee recommended this item be received as a receive and file item.. 2. AUrO 1>1'.&7.& RBGIOIUL lIAT.1!1l IUITJ<III10. &IID 1!YPllISIO. PIlOGRAII Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, stated the expansion program had been through many stages. He indicated the report provided examples on sales tax, collections, payments to dealers and repayments for easier understanding. He said 1200 units per year and $15,000 per car were used in the example to give a total base amount of $60,000. He also indicated no dealer could qualify for more than three (3) times the base amount and that re-payment to the City would begin after dealer sold l50~ over the base amount. Discussions ensued regarding the expansion program and the staff report, and Mr. Henderson answered relative questions. Mr. Henderson discussed the second phase of the program which would allow the dealers a rebate of $100 for every unit sold above l50~ of the base amount. He gave examples of this process and stated he felt it was necessary to have an incentive for the dealers. Chairwoman Estrada asked what the maximum cost to the Agency would be if the program was implemented. Mr. Henderson stated the cost would be approximately $1 million. He also stated he would research for more information on an interest rate. REGlJL.U IIDrI1lG 2090B - 2 - JlEDIVBLOl'IIIIt COmlI1'TEE P18RUAIY 20, 1992 ,~ o o o o o Chairwoman Estrada recommended the City implement a program geared to citizens purchasing cars rather than dealers selling cars. She felt giving the dealers additional funds for advertising would not made a difference in sales. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, stated the dealers met and felt a good marketing technique was what they needed to boost auto sales. Committee Member Maudsley asked if the program would assist all dealerships or only the dealerships in the Auto Plaza. Chairwoman Estrada stated many businesses need assistance, but feels is necessary to implement a program to benefi t the taxpayers. She indicated the expansion program should assist all dealerships. Mr. Henderson requested action on this item be accomplished in the near future in order that the dealers be able to make necessary business decisions. D~".II.l"IO. The Committee recommended staff research other possibilities for the Sales Retention and Expansion Program based on questions raised at the meeting, meet with dealers and receive their input on a program plan and bring back to committee as soon as possible. 3. APPROVAL 01' BOD P'IIfV!Rnll TO PIIKP&DR PUB AIID SPBCII'ICA'l'TOIlll (Pllft.11U'!'I'll TO BIl nwA1Ir.Im WID PIIR1'.TC Wl)'H'1I ftJIIDS PROVIDED BY U.S. -.L1 'J.~ 'J. y I ~ , Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department stated this item was referred to the Committee by the Commission on February 3, 1992 to"allocate bond proceeds to prepare projects to be funded from the federal government. Roger Hardgrave, Director, Public Works Department, stated the Federal Government was in preparation of allocating Public Works funds to be used in completing projects. He stated they were requesting bond proceeds to prepare plans and specifications for the projects selected in order to be "job ready" when the government funds were allocated. Mr. Hardgrave discussed the projects selected by his staff and gave a brief description on each. He indicated projects were selected that could be made ready quickly. He felt there are many projects in San Bernardino that need to be completed and would be happy to work with the Committee on them. REGULAR IIIftUG 2090B - 3 - IlJWJlV&.OPIIBIIr COIIIIIrrD I'RRVRAVY 20, 1992 3 o o o o o Committee Member Maudsley questioned the Capital Improvement Project Program and why it wasn't used in determining the projects for federal allocations. Discussions ensued regarding the best use of these funds and the project areas listed in the staff report. Mr. Hardgrave indicated in 1978 - 1979 they were allocated $2 million by the Government for projects. The Committee Members expressed their dislike for the projects listed in the staff report and felt there were other high-priority projects that could be used. Chairman Estrada recommended using the Capital Improvement Projects Program list which is already prioritized. She asked if there was a deadline to have the project list submitted. Mr. Hardgrave stated he did not have a definite time but requests information be obtained as soon as possible. Committee Member Maudsley asked if City funds could be switched for RDA funds. Mr. Henderson stated bond proceeds are the most strict type of funds available and indicated the difficulty in switching unless there was a mutual benefit to both. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor suggested selecting projects that are currently in project areas to ensure the ability to finance. D"~"-I'."IOII The Committee recommended each member review their Capital Improvement Plan and submit their suggestions to Roger Hardgrave for review with staff. After final review, request to bring back to Redevelopment Committee meeting on March 5, 1992. 4. A1UnmnI TO CLOSllJ) SESSIO. There were no items for discussion in Closed Session. RECllJLO IIBBTIIG 2090B -4- RElJIiYJILOPIIB1I1' CCRIITTEE FlBKDARY 20, 1992 3 o o o o o 5. An.Tnnu.-.n- There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. to March 6, 1992. APPROVED BY: BSTBD BSDADA, Chairwc.an RedeTelopaent C~ttee REGULAR IIBBrIIG 2090B - 5 - RBDJlvKLOPIIBIT COIMIrrBB FBBRDlRY 20, 1992 3