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April 09, 1992
4:00 p.a.
The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to
order by Committee Member Miebae1 Mauds1ey st 4:15 p.m., in the Economic
Development Agency Board Room, 201 Borth "E" Street, Sen Bernardino.
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Roll Call was taken with the following members being present:
Committee Members Jack Reilly and Miebae1 Mauds1ey. Also present was
Mayor W. R. Holcomb. Absent: Chairwomen Esther Estrada.
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Timothy C. Steinhaus, Adminlatrator, Economic Development Agency;
Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Phil
Arvlzo, Executive Asslatent to the Council; Dennla Barlow, Senior
Assistent City Attorney; Lorrsine Velarde, Executive Assistent to the
Mayor; Roger Hardgrave, Director, Public Works Department; Peggy Ducey,
Assistent to City Administrator; La Vonda Pearson, Acting Recording
Secretary, Development Department.
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Timothy Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo & Green.
Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department,
asked to take item number "5" out of order. He indicated that Mr.
Timothy Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo & Green was present to address this
item.
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Mr. Sabo stated a suggestion was made as part of the Citywide budget
crisis to look into the merging of project areas. He indicated that by
merging project areas, the City of Sen Bernardino becomes one big
redevelopment area, and it would eliminate the need for moving monies
from one project to another when needed.
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Ms. Ducey said she discussed the square footage problelll with Chief
Robbins and he was considering housing the Vice and Rarcotics Divisions
in another location.
Committee Melllber Maudsley expressed concern over the consultants
recommendations and suggested another approach be taken regarding the
space study.
Committee Member Reilly asked if there was a complete set of plans
for the entire block.
Ms. Ducey stated the architect had a set of plans for the block.
Mayor Holcomb emphasized the police department needs to relocate in
order to delllolish their current facilities for the RANCOR development.
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The Committee recommended this item to the Community Development
Commission as a read and file itelll. They requested that a pi_ with the
parking diagram and also a site plan be included in the staff report.
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Peggy Ducey, Assistant to City Administrator, stated the Community
Development Commission approved in December, Phase II of the
beautification program for medians and parkways. She indicated the MAC
foundation was considering a joint venture with the City to improve five
(5) locations with small medians.
Ms. Ducey stated the MAC foundation considered beautifying the
medians with cobblestone patterns rather than l_dscaping to save costs.
She said the total cost for the project would be approximately $30,000
(City's portion would be $15,000) and that the funds have a1resdy been
allocated.
Discussion ensued regarding the types of rocks used and also the
maintenance of the medians.
Committee Member Maudsley asked if these medians would enhance or
reduce traffic hazards.
Ms. Ducey stated all medians identified for landscaping are approved
by Mr. Gene Klatt to insure they are not problelll medians.
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The Committee voted 1-1 on this item, but requested staff to forward
same to the Community Development Commission.
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Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department,
stated the Aamcy had suggested to Mr. Jerry Atkinson, Owner of Center
Chevrolet, to relocate to the Auto Plaza but there was not sufficient
space for the dealership. He stated the Aaency was proposing a loan to
him in the 8III01D1t of $1.2 million for expansion of his existing location.
Mr. Handerson discussed the terms of the loan and indicated Mr.
Atkinson agreed he would stay in the area for the next 20 years. He
indicated Gene Wood spoke with Sumitomo Bank and General Motors
Acceptance Corporation regarding their loan terms for Center Chevrolet.
Committee Member Maudsley expressed concern over the Aaency being
involved in this project instead of Sumitomo Bank.
Mayor Holcomb questioned the f1D1ds used to provide the loan.
Mr. Henderson indicated the Aaency would use tax increment f1D1ds.
He indicated when in discussion with Mr. Atkinson, the consensus was to
f1D1d the loan.
Mr. Henderson briefly discussed a new progr8111 being implemented with
Union Bank where just the Aaeney's guarantee would be required.
Mayor Holcomb asserted the loan should not be given 1D11ess an
outside f1D1ding source can be fo1D1d.
Committee Member Reilly expressed concern over becoming involved in
the project. He felt if one dealer was given assistance, they would all
request assistance.
Mr. Henderson indicated Mr. Atkinson's financial baclt&ro1D1d is good
and that he has great growth potential. He said he provides the City
with $120,000 a year in sales tax.
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, BconOllic Development Agency,
stated Center Chevrolet was in a good location and felt we should try and
assistant him in retaining his business in the community.
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The Committee recommended staff locate an outside f1D1ding source and
bring back to the Committee for recommendation.
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There were no items for discussion in closed session.
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There beina no further business, the Redevelopment CODlDittee
adjourned at-S:20 p.m. to Thursday, April 23, 1992.
Approved:
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