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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR02-RDA Minutes - ......... ,-. '- - '- c ....... . , ....J' REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE M I NUT E S REGULAR MEETING May 24, 1990 - 4:20 p.m. The meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairwoman Esther Estrada at 4:20 p.m., in the Redevelopment Agency 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 and Committee Member Jess Flores. ABSENT: Committee Member Michael Maudsley. STAFF PRESENT Robert J. Temple, Acting Executive Director, RDA; John Hoeger, Development Manager, RDA; Gary Wagoner, Project Manager, RDA; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Vince Bautista, Senior Planner, Planning & Building Services; Manuel Moreno, Jr., Director of Public Services; Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works; Dennis A. Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Margie Vance, Recording Secretary. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Cassie McDuff, The Sun Newspaper; Rich Neal, from Portugal and Neal. Mr. Temple suggested that Item 2 be taken out of order. CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1990 2. Major Corridor Street Trees Design. Mr. Manuel Moreno, Jr., said that currently the City of San Bernardino does not have in place an updated Street Tree Master Plan. He said that at the request of the Committee he met with Ms. Annie Ramos, Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. Vince Bautista, Building and Planning and Mr. Robert J. Temple, Acting Executive Director, RDA, to discuss a Street Tree Master Plan. COMMITTEE MEMBER MAUDSLEY ARRIVED AT THE MEETING. He said that as a result of this meeting he contacted The Keith French Group for a Street Tree Master Plan proposal. He said that after speaking with Mr. Keith A. French regarding the goals and needs of the City Mr. French prepared a plan that outlines a tree inventory for trees on major arteries, secondary arteries and collectors within commercial areas. He said that it also includes Heritage tree inventorying and policies as well as a city tree planting plan and a tree maintenance plan. He expressed his approval of the plan. 1 May 24, 1990 5152R z - r" "", "-' '""" r '- Mr. Moreno said that in order to implement the Street Tree Master Plan the following departments should coordinate their efforts: * Parks and Recreation Department * Building and Planning Department * Redevelopment Agency * Public Services Department He also stated that presently the City has no funding mechanism to implement the plan. Mr. Robert J. Temple said that the Agency can use Redevelopment Funds to assist the City in its implementation of the plan. Mr. Vince Bautista, Principal Planner, of Building and Planning Services Department stated that The Keith French Group has prepared a plan that is in compliance with the current General Plan requirements, but that he had some concerns regarding Phase I since the City will have to do the work. He said that Phase I may exceed the proposed amount of $6,900, up to $20,000. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the need to begin implementation of Phase I of the proposed Street Tree Master Plan. It was suggested that a Project Coordinator be assigned to oversee the implementation of this plan. RECOMMENDATION: ,-. The Committee appointed Mr. Manuel Moreno, Jr., Director of Public Services, as the Project Coordinator of the Street Tree Master Plan. It was recommended that staff prepare the necessary report to implement Phase I and that the report include a list of accomplishments by The Keith French Group and that it be forwarded to the Commission for final approval. '- CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1990 1. Allocation of Funds and Authorization to Notify Edison to Remove Tower located at the Northeast Corner of Kendall Drive and University Parkway. Mr. Roger Hardgrave stated that Southern California Edison Company has a high voltage steel tower at the northeast corner of Kendall Drive and University Parkway. He said that due to increased population in that area it is proposed to be widened to four lanes in 1991/1992 Fiscal Year. He said that staff received from Edison a preliminary estimate of $100,000 to set a new tower (or specially designed pole) clear of the ultimate right-of-way for Kendall Drive and remove the existing tower. He said that it would take approximately 18 to 24 months to design and fabricate the new tower. He said that the tower is located on privately owned property. He said that it was recommended that $100,000 from State College Bond proceeds be allocated to finance the estimated cost of removing the tower. RECOMMENDATION: '- The Committee recommended that the item be forwarded to the Commission. 2 May 24, 1990 5152R - - c 0_" I --' ,- 3. Continuing Resolution for Agency Budget Fiscal Year 1990-91. Mr. Temple stated that in accordance with California Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Section 33606, the Agency must adopt an annual budget. He said that due to the proposed reorganization of the Agency, staff is recommending that a resolution be adopted authorizing the Agency to continue expenditures beyond June 30, 1990, at the approved budgeting level for Fiscal Year 1989-90, with allowances for any specifically approved increases. The budget for Fiscal year 1990-91 is proposed to be reviewed by the Committee in July 1990. RECOMMENDATION: ........ The Committee recommended that the item be forwarded to the Commission. 4. Grant of Easement - Parking Lot No. 1 Mr. Gary Wagoner said that the Agency is the fee owner of Parking Lot No. 1 and has leased the lot to the City. He said that GTE has requested an easement to install underground lines to serve the Gas Company building at 4th and "F" Streets. He said that the Grant of Easement has been reviewed by the Department of Public Works which has no objection, and the City Attorney for legal sufficiency. He said that staff recommends that the attached resolutions be adopted and the Grant of Easement executed to allow the extension of underground telephone service to the old Gas Company building which is being renovated. c RECOMMENDATION: The Committee recommended that the item be forwarded to the Commission. CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1990 5. Owner's Participation Agreement with Dwight Portugal and Rich Neal (PN). Mr. John Hoeger said that staff has included the requirement for fire insurance in the Agreement. He said that there is an existing building that will remain and that 22% is already substantially leased. He said that the Agency is requesting authorization to execute an Owner's Participation Agreement {OPAl with Dwight Portugal and Rich Neal (PN). He said that PN proposes to demolish old buildings on a five acre site on Redlands Boulevard, west of Waterman Avenue, and construct 51,372 SF of new retail buildings. He said that the existing buildings are mostly metal and contribute heavily to blight in the area. He explained that the Agency proposes to borrow $3,400,000 and loan $3,250,000 of these funds to PN, plus make a grant for offsites of up to $120,000. He said that the additional $30,000 will cover costs for escrow, title, possible construction supervision, etc., and that it will require that the Commission grant budget authority for $3,400,000 in project costs. RECOMMENDATION: r- '- The Committee recommended that the item be forwarded to the Commission. 3 May 24, 1990 5152R c .".., ....,~./ - ! '- CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1990 6. Convention Visitors Bureau. There was no discussion. RECOMMENDATION: No action, no recommendation. CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1990 7. Central City South Overlay. There was no discussion. RECOMMENDATION: No action, no recommendation. CLOSED SESSIONS The Redevelopment Committee recessed to closed session at 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) the Commission may decide whether to initiate litigation and to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. c::: The Redevelopment Committee reconvened from closed session at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting of May 24, 1990, was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. ".- '- 4 May 24, 1990 5152R