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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR03-Redevelopment Agency - - I. o o c !!!!!!!.!.!! UPTOWN JlEDEVELOPKENT PaDJECT AIlBA CItIZENS ADVIS08.Y COMMITTEE llay 25, 1989 2:30 P.M. LocatiOD: II.DA Conference I.ooa A The meeting of the Citizens Advisory Collllllittee for the Uptown 8.edeve1opment Project Area was called to order by Chairman Larry Willson at 2:42 p.m.. in the RDA Conference 8.0011, 300 North RDR Street, San Bernardino, California. COMMITTEE MEMJlB1lS PRESENT COMMITTEE MBMIlIRS ABSENT (Sub Area RAR) Larry W. Ammons Dr./Mn. Robert KrODe Maria McNulty Cas Sermalt Larry Willson Manuel Acosta Desi Nelson Scott Scheibe* c (Sub Area R8R) Barry Holmes Alan Vivian STAFF PRESENT Sue GODza1es. Project Manager - RDA Jill BalDlDer, Transcribing Secretary - RDA John Hoeger, Manager - Development Division - RDA GUESTS PRESENT Ann Jimenez, San Bernardino resident Louise Jimenez, San Bernardino resident * Excused Absence - -- - - - - - - ---- -- -- - --- - -- --- -- - - ---- -- 1.011 Call Roll call was taken by the transcribing secretary. o ~ J l o o c IntroductiOD of Gueats Ms. McNulty introduced the following two guesta to the COlDlD1ttee: Ms. Ann Jimenez and Ms. Louise Jimenez--both residents of San Bernardino in the area surrounding the Uptown Project Area. Approval of Minutes of April 20, 1989 Cf. Page 6, North Side of Highland.. .Project, Cas Sermalt noted that the pronoun -his- used in Line 2 was ambiguous as to whOll reference was being made. The sentence was clarified as follows: Cas Sermalt reported that the new owner of the besuty school, Mr. Bob Gross, purchased the two vacant houses behind his (Gross) business in order to develop a parking lot. FOllM MOTION: That the Minutes of the Meeting of April 20, 1989 be approved as corrected. Moved by: Barry Holmes The motion was carried unanimously. Seconded by: Dr. Robert Krone c New II.DA Printed Materials Mr. Hoeger reviewed the following new printed materials concerning the redevelopment process: '"R.edevelopment: A Tool for COIDIIIunity Improvement and Growth,R ROwner ParticipatiOD ProceduresR and -Developer Relations Guide1ines.- Mr. Hoeger encouraged COIDID1ttee members to use these materiala to explain the redevelopment process when conversing with friends and business contacts in the Uptown Project Area. Generalll.DA Development Div1B1OD Update Mr. Hoeger stated that the Agency is currently assessing the option of forming two additional redevelopment project areas in the City. Mr. Hoeger continued stating that one of the areas currently under discussion by the RDA for a redevelopment project area is the Mt. Vernon corridor. Mr. Holmes asked if that area could be incorporated to include Sub Area -BR of the Uptown Project Area. Mr. Hoeger atated that the proposed study area touches three redevelopment project areas: Northwest, Central City West. Uptown (Sub Area RB-). Mr. Hoeger stated that the option does exist to IDBke an amendment to any ODe of the above redevelopment plans; however, the process st this point in time is far frOll such a determination. o -2- , , ," c o o o o Mr. Will SOD asked what time frame will the decisions discussed above be ..de. Ms. Gonzales stated that the CoIDIDunity Development Collllllission has authorized RDA staff to initiate all the pre1ilDinary steps toward establishment of a redevelopment project area for the Mt. Vernon corridor. Staff recommendations for designation of an actual survey area should be presented to the Co_unity Development COIDIDissiOD in July. Financial Status of the Uptown Project Area COIDIDittee members reviewed the financial status information included in their agenda packages. Mr. Willson asked what the line item would be titled which would reflect tax increment revenues accrued. Mr. Hoeger stated that FY 1990-91 will be the first year that the Uptown Project Area will accrue any tax increment. Mr. Hoeger stated that in the audit report for that year tax increllent revenues will be listed as an incOllle item under the general category of Revenue. Cf. Ezhibit -A-, Liabilities and Fund Balance, Mr. Willson asked if the line item -Note Payab1e- referred to the Certificates of Participation. Mr. Hoeger answered affirmatively. Mr. Hoeger continued stating that the existence of the Certificates of Participation acknowledges recognizable debt for the project area. DoclIIDented debt is a necessary element of the redevelopment process. Mr. Hoeger explained that tax increment revenues cannot be paid by the affected county uuless adequate debt is shown. Project area debt justifies the existence of a project and insures benefit to the City as a whole. Cf. Exhibit -A-, Assets section, Dr. Krone asked what is meant by the term RDue frOlll other projects.R Mr. Hoeger stated that the process of borrowing money frOll other project areas is another means used to establish recognizable debt (Cf. Notes to Financial Stateements No.2). Mr. Hoeger concluded by stating that a high deficit amount is shown at the present time. The tax increment projections can be used as a guide as to the types of projects that can be funded in the future. Mr. Holmes asked if it is a goal of the project area to decrease the deficit amount to zero. Mr. Hoeger responded that it would be acceptable for the Ending Fund Balance to show positive figures, but at the same time the project must show significant liabilities to insure payment of the tax increment funds. New Beginnings OD -D- Street Mr. Willson called attentiOD to the response authored by Executive Director Steven H. Dukett to the -New Beginnings on 'D' StreetR proposal -3- o o o o o submitted by the Uptown Citizens Advisory CoIIIIIIittee. Mr. Hoeger added that the City is very supportive of this type of proposal. The City has chosen to address most of the issues raised in the proposal by means of the new General Plan (cf. Historical and Arc haelogica1 Resources element) . Mr. Hoeger also emphasized that the RLove Thy NeighborhoodR concept could aid owners as well as tenants with financial assistance to accOllp1ish exterior clean up to their properties. Mr. Hoeger stated that the -Love Thy NeighborhoodR concept intends to be funded b7 the 20% 10w-moderate housing funds that are required by State law to be set aside in redevelopment project areas. For this purpose moderate incOlle in San Bernardino is defined aa U8,OOO/year. This definition will allow a very high percentage of San Bernardino residents-owners and tenants--to participate in the Program. Mr. Willson asked if the -Love Thy NeighborhoodR concept has received final Collllllission approval. Ms. Gonzales explained that RDA staff has been instructed to prepare recOlDlD8ndations for program policies, guidelines and a first-year budget. Staff anticipates seeking ColDIDission approval in July. Ms. Gonzales stated that it is uncertain how the program will be marketed at the present time; however, the COlDIDittee's proposal will be taken into consideration. MOTION: That the Uptown Citizens Advisory ColDIDittee thank Mr. Dukett in writing for his May 19, 1989, letter regarding the-New Beginnings on 'D' StreetR project. Substance of the letter will include the facts that the issue will be kept active from the COlDIDittee perspective, but also that the Collllllittee fully supports the City's efforts toward implementation of the Historical and Archae10gica1 Resources and rehabilitation elements of the draft amended General Plan. Moved by: Dr. Robert Krone The motion was carried unanimously. Seconded by: Maria McNulty Mr. Hoeger suggested that at some point in the future the ColDIDittee should submit its interest in the actual implementation of the Historical and Archae10gica1 Resources element of the Plan to the City Planning Department. Mr. Hoeger suggested that it might be appropriate for a member of the Planning Department staff to come and share the strategies by which the Plan element will be implemented. Sub Area B Proposal for Produce Market This item will be continued until the Committee meeting scheduled for June. -4- .l.l J o o CJ l.1s1to & I Street. Agency staff is awaiting a market feasibility analysis of a -Block Deve10pment- concept for the -1- Street area between Ria1to and Second Street. VacatiOD of Broadway and IIa1n Streets The City is proceeding with the recOlDlDendations to vacate portions of Broadway and Main Streets. This item will be presented a second time to the Redevelopment CoIIIIIIittee very soon. Graffiti Proar.. Mr. WillsOD reviewed the new ordinance included in the agenda package regarding enforcement of graffiti violations. The Sorrento Group at Baseline and -G- Streets Ms. Gonzales reported that construction of an approximately 21,000 square foot retail center at the southeast corner of Baseline and -GR Streets is nearing completion. o North Side of Highland Avenue Parking Consol1datiOD Project Mr. Sermak reported that demolition of the buildings behind the beauty school will be begun in 2-3 weeks. Mr. Willson asked if the new concrete driveway OD the property is part of the demolition/reconstruction project. Mr. Sermak stated that the concrete driveway is not a part of the project at all. The driveway is an easement off of 23rd Street which ties into the neighboring buildings. The new owner of the business next to the beauty school poured the cement to increase access to his business. Mr. Sermak asked if the parking consolidation project is cOllpleted how would the sidewalks on Mountain View be affected. That question needs to be addressed by the Public Works Department. Ms. Gonzales suggested that this question be addressed by the Public Works Department when the project is further along. In light of the deficit shown in the financial report for the Uptown Project Area and the need for the project area to show ongoing debt, Cas Sermak asked if it would be to the COIDID1ttee'a benefit to borrow money to cOllp1ete the parking consolidation project being discussed for the north side of Highland Avenue. He continued asking if the tax increment o -5- - Ill. j - . . o o o created by the project would provide the means to pay back the loan. Ms. Gonzales stated that tu increment would not accrue as a result of the parking project alone. The parking project would increase land values in the area; and when the affected land parcels sold at sOlIe future time at the higher value. then tu increment would accrue. Mr. Willson stated that he does not feel the COIDID1ttee is ready at the present tilDe to IDBke a definite statement that the Parking and Business Improvement District is the aechaniam for funding the parking project on the north side of Highland Avenue. Mr. Wil1aOD supported the idea of a property owners meeting to ascertain interest in the project. Mr. Willson wondered if there are other financing options that can be presented to the property owners at the time of the aforementiODed meeting. COIDIDittee members concluded discussion on this item by stating that there is no questiOD that the parking consolidation project is supported by the COIDID1ttee as a whole. The next step is to ascertain interest of the affected property owners in such a project. With docUlDented srea support of such a project. RDA staff will investigate funding _chani8lDs. Mr. Hoeger stated that the most probable of those options at the present time is the establishment of a Parking and Business Improvement District. o MOTION: That a letter be sublDitted to llDA staff showing COIDID1ttee support for the consolidation project for the north side of Highland Avenue from Mountain View westerly to RDR Street and for staff to proceed with investigation of funding mechani8lDs for this project. Moved by: Cas Sermak The motion was carried unanimously. Seconded by: Dr. Robert Krone Uptown CAC Membership Ms. H8IDIDer reported that the resume form has been sent to Mr. James Russell. Telephone contact has been ..de on at least two occasions. Councilman Flores will be contacted for his approval when the paperwork has been returned. Mr. Willson informed the COIDIDittee that Mr. Desi Nelson has verbally informed him that he will be unable to continuing serving on the Uptown . Citizens Advisory Collllllittee. His resignation letter should be forthcoming. Mr. Willson asked Dr. and Mrs. Krone if Mr. Jim Filarski, a guest at a previous meeting, would be interested in serving on the COIDID1ttee, representing Sub Area -A-. Dr. Krone answered affirmatively. o -6- ::: - - - - " . o o .. c Dr. Krone asked that Mr. Filarski be included on the IDBiling list for meeting dates and that applicable area IDBterials be Bent to him until such time as a vacancy exists in Sub Area -AR _mbership and the formal nolDination process can be instituted. MOTION: To nolDinate Jim Fi1arski to serve on the Uptown Citizens Advisory Collllllittee as an alternate ID8IDber representing Sub Area "A". Moved by: Dr. Robert Krone The motiOD was carried unanimously. Seconded by: Harry Holmes Mr. Holmes requested that a letter be sent to several of the individuals IDBrked OD the Sub Area -BR property owner listing inViting their participation in a future ColDIDittee meeting for the purpose of ascertaining interest in serving on the Committee. E Street Corridor Mr. Willson asked about the status of the RER Street Corridor project as it relates to auto sales businesses in that area. o Mr. Hoeger reported that RDA staff is working OD a plan to request that the City rebate some of the sales tax generated by the auto sales businesses to fund improvements for the area. Mr. Wagoner will address this issue more fully at the Collllllittee meeting in June. Other Business Mr. Sermak asked about the area of Mt. View and 23rd Street; specifically, the area between the street and sidewalk which belongs to the City. Weeds on the property are very overgrown. Ms. Gonzales stated that she would research that utter. Ms. GODzs1es reminded COIDIDittee members to see the City Clerk regarding updating of the Conflict of Interest disclosure forms needed by the State in order for each Collllllittee member to continue to serve on the Uptown CAC. Mr. Vivian asked if information could be obtained on when the next bulky trash disposal effort would take place. o -7- . . , . c o o d. _ .! o o There being no further business, the meeting of May 25, 1989, was adjourned at 4:08 p... Respectfully sublDitted, ~)n.~ Jill M. BalDlDer Transcribing Secretary jIIIh: 3398K -8- 1- -