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Home My WebLink AboutR02-Redevelopment Agency ... .... , '" , ~ \...... MAYOR AlOl COIKlR COUllCIL AlOl TBI CIt..........lTY DBVELOPMEft COIMISSIOR OF TBI CITY OF SAB BDlWlDIIIO IIIRUTBS IlBGOLAll IIDTIIIG July 7, 1992 11:00 a.a. The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission, was called to order by Chairman W. R. Holcomb, at approximately 11:31 a.m., on Monday, July 7, 1992, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman W. R. Holcomb; Commission Members Esther Estrada; Jack Reilly; Ralph Hernandez; Michael Mauds1ey; Tom Minor; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller. STAFF PRESER'l Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Rachel Krasney, City Clerk; Diane Jones, Deputy City Clerk; and La Vonda Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IR Ar.rDDABCB Carol Balter, The Sun Newspaper. CORSER'l r:AT.~'V Commission Member Hernandez asked that item number "3" be removed from the consent calendar. Commission Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Estrada, that the Consent Calendar items numbered "I" through "6" be approved and adopted, except for item number "3", respectively. REGULAK IIDTIIIG ICJH:lmp:2304B - 1 - COtMISSION IIIRllDS JULY 06, 1992 J- ... ... , , , , r'".... 'to..../' ,-., "- The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: CODDDission Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Mauds1ey; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Members Miller. 1. COMImI!IITY DEVBLOPMBRr CO~SSIO. MIIllTES (ColllllUl1itv Develo_ent COBlission) CODDDiseion Member Minor made a motion, seconded by CODDDission Member Estrada that the minutes of the Community Development CODDDission of the City of San Bernardino dated June I, 1992 be approved as submitted in typewritten form. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: CODDDission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Mauds1ey; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noee: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 2. IlEDEVBLOPMBRr CO~TTEB MIIllTES (Cl'_itv Develo_ent Co_ission) CODDDission Member Minor made a motion, seconded by CODDDission Member Estrada that the minutes of the Redevelopment CODDDittee of June 4, 1992 of the City of San Bernardino be received and filed as submitted in typewritten form. The motion carried by the fo11l'wing vote: Ayes: CODDDission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minorj Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 4. PROJECT HOMB RlllI (Mavor aft" Cn__ Council) Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Estrada that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-247 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND PROJECT HOME RUN. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandezj Mauds1ey; Minor; Pope-Lud1amj Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. REGULAR MBIrrIlIG 1CJH:1mp:2304B - 2 - CO~SSIO. MIIllTES .JULY 06, 1992 J ,. , ,. -- , " ,('..... v -~ .....,,;1 5. L1ITIIERAlI SOCIAL SDVICES (Mavor And C~MMftft Council) Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Estrada that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-248 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 6. FRAZEE CO~TY CISIUJ5K (Mavor and Co_ Council) Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Estrada that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-249 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND FRAZEE COMMUNITY CENTER. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 7. SAlIf BBvIIlVnn,o BOYS & GIRLS CLUB (Mavor And C- Conncil) Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Estrada that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-250 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN BERNARDINO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. REGllLAll MBBTIRG IC.JlI:lmp:2304B CO~SSIO. IUl'IUTBS JULY 06, 1992 - 3 - :2 , ... , , , " r '-' The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 8. nDS ACATWST CKDIB. IE. (Mavor A"" C......... Council) Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Estrada that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-251 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERl'lARDINO AND KIDS AGAINST CRIME, INC. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 9. CATHOLIC CIIARITIES - OFFICE O. AGIRG (Mavor ..... COIBOD. Council) Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Estrada that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-252 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES OFFICE ON AGING. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Mauds1ey; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. IO. COBSDUCTIO. OF "A_YCAP RAIIPS Ar VARTOUS LOCATIONS PER PUB 110. 8656 - SOIlORA CONSTRUCTIO. COMPANY. I.C. (Mavor A"" C....."" Council) Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Estrada that the following resolution be approved and adopted: REGULAR MKBTIRG lCJH:lmp:2304B -4- COIBISSIOB MIImTES JULY 06, 1992 /) , " '" \, "" " ,,r '. '-'" RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-253 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SONORA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR INSTALLATION OF HANDICAP RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Mauds1ey; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 11. Il1mARILITATIOK OF lULL & RR1lWAIIIlU COII~I.uTY liJUU",,!I. PER PUW NO. 8689 AVlHlVRRAn JllBl!RAlITt!'T. SUPPLY. IIIC. (IIavor and C. - COUDcil) Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Estrada that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-254 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ARROWHEAD MECHANICAL SUPPLY, INC., FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNITS AND REPAIRING ROOFS FOR MILL AND HERl'IAllDEZ COMMtJlllITY CENTERS. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 12. 1992 ROIIm'.RSS CDSUS REPORT (C.-....ity Develomaent C--ission) Commission Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Estrada to receive and file the attached 1992 Homeless Census Report. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 3. DOWImlWl'I BUSIIIBSS RECIlUITMDTIRBTDrIOK (C~"'ity Develomaent CaBalssion) Commission Member Hernandez commented on the report completed by staff regarding the retention of downtown businesses. He indicated that new developers in the City should not receive incentives if they recruit businesse~ who are currently located in downtown San Bernardino. He felt the developers should focus on recruiting new businesses to the City. REGULAR MBlTIlIG K.1H:llIIp:2304B CO.rSSIOIl IUImTBS JULY 06, 1992 - 5 - :z , , , ~ , " r ........., ~. ~......... COflUSSIOB MIMBBJl BS1'IIADA WAS EXCUSED Ar 11:34 A.II. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, stated the Agency had provided more assistance to the business owners in the downtown area than the newer areas, such as Tri-City. Mr. Henderson explained to the Commission that tenants in the downtown area have in the psst contacted developers in other areas with the intent to relocate to the newer areas. He stated the Agency had no control over where the tenants would reside, but felt it would be better to at least keep them within the City. Commission Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller to receive and file the attached staff report regarding the recruitment and retention of downtown businesses. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member Estrada. mm OF COBSBlIr r.AT.1!1IplU 13. ADOPTIOB OF THE DOWIrrOWII TT1IRA. pu. (c.-...tty Develollment c---tssionl Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency stated staff had worked with Project for Public Spaces (PPS) for several months to develop a Downtown Urban Plan. He indicated that Mr. Henderson and Dr. Lowe would speak more to the plan. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, stated PPS had held public meetings and also mailed out surveys to receive information from the public as to what the public would like to see downtown. Mr. Henderson introduced Dr. Carey Lowe. Dr. Carey Lowe, Coussou1is Development Company, stated his bueiness was downtown and he had a good feeling about the revitalization of downtown. He indicated there was a window of opportunity for the City that would not last for long. He commended PPS for a job well-done on the urban plan and encouraged the Commission to adopt the findings of the report and began implementing the plan as soon as possible. Commission Member Hernandez questioned the implementation of the plan relative to the pictures shown in the staff report. He asked if the situation of the economy would effect the plan implementation. REGllLU IIBBTIlIG K.JH: lmp: 2304B - 6 - COIMISSIOB IIIImTBS JULY 06, 1992 :2 , .... , " , , r-. -"-,, ",..,,.;- Dr. Lowe indicated he had done research and analysis on the situation of the economy and indicated there had recently been a jump in the renewing of areas versus creating new areas. He said the bad economy would be a hindrance that the City would need to worlt with. Commission Member Hernandez questioned the dollar amount for this plan. Mr. Henderson said the plan was eetimated to cost from $300,000 - $500,000 and the construction plan and drawings would be approximately $15,000. Commission Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Minor to approve and adopt the Downtown Urban Plan as presented by Project for Public Spaces (PPS) and Agency Staff. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Hernandez; Mauds1ey; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member Estrada. 14. IMPLEIIElrrATIOK OF SHORT rEllII DOWImlWK PIlOJECTS (C~ity Develo_ent C--ission) That the Community Development Commission development plan of the public square located at authorize the Executive Director to enter into a and design services with the firm of not to exceed $ approve the conceptual Court and "En Streets and contract for engineering at a cost Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained to the Commission that staff had selected SD Engineering & Associates at a cost of $14,885 for preparation and construction of engineering drawings for the Public Square. Commission Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Mauds1ey to approve the conceptual development plan of the public square located at Court and "E" Streets and authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract for engineering and design services with the firm of SD Engineering & Associates at a cost not to exceed $14,885. Discussion ensued regarding the development plan for downtown and the changes that would take place. Mr. Steinhaus indicated the plan would allow downtown to become people friendly. REGULAR MKBTIIG KJlI:lmp:2304B - 7 - COIMISSIOK IUBOTBS JULY 06, 1992 )- /""~" -~ ',......... . .-' Mrs. Irmi Blum, spoke on behalf of the plan indicating that she had worked for the revitalization of downtown for the last 18 years. She ~ commended the Commission for approving the plan and indicated it would be .... a benefit to the City. Bob Cantu, Cantu Corporation, 362 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA, stated he had worked with the City for several years. He indicated he had spent 17 months reviewing the situation downtown and had submitted everything regarding his findinga to the City. He requested the City respond to his findings. The motion carried by the following Members Reilly; Mauds1ey; Minor; Miller. Commission Members Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam. Estrada. vote: Ayes: Commission Noes: None. Abstain: Absent: Commission Member That the Community Development Commission authorize development of a draft plan for creation of a High Activity Zone which will be subsequently submitted to the Commission/Council. Commission Member Hernandez asked for clarification on Motion B of this item. Mr. Henderson explained the motion and answered ret1ative questions. ,. Il.. Commission Member Hernandez asserted that the Commission was approving duplicate items that were on the agenda. Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Maudsley to authorize development of a draft plan for the creation of a High Activity Zone which will be subsequently submitted to the Commission/Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Mauds1ey; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Hernandez. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member Estrada That the Community Development Commission authorize the Development and Public Works Departments to develop an experimental plan for diagonal parking on Court Street between "E" and "D" Streets. Commission Member Mauds1ey questioned staff's recommendation of spending $28,000 for experimental use of diagonal parking. He recommended just changing the parking. ,. .... REGULAR MDTIBG IC.JH:l.mp:2304B - 8 - COIft[SSIOlf IIIBlITES JULY 06. 1992 ;2 r--, ....... ~ "",c"" Mr. Henderson explained the actions that must take place before the parking lines can be made permanent. , ... Commission Member Hernandez asked the cost for the Public Works Department to complete this project. Mr. Henderson stated that Gene Klatt, Assistant City Engineer, was currently working on the project. Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam to authorize the Development and Public Works Departments to develop an experimental plan for diagonal parking on Court Street between "En and "D" Streets. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Hernandez. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member Estrada That the Community Development Commission approve the award of a contract to Project for Public Spaces, Inc., to provide technical overview and coordination of a downtown action plan and short-term activities for an amount not to exceed $28,000 and authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to execute same. Chairman Holcomb stated that Project for Public Spaces had done well on this project and recommended approval of Motion D. Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission -- Member Reilly to approve the award of a contract to Project for Public ~ Spaces, Inc., to provide technical overview and coordination of a downtown action plan and short-term activities for an amount not to exceed $28,000 and authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to execute same. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Hernandez. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member Estrada IS. nRST AfI1u1ll'ml!IT TO LOAlI jmturwrr - AInU'S BADRY (Mavor And COBBOn Couneil) Councilman Hernandez asked the type of collateral being used for this item. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained the agreement made between the City and the bakery and indicated he felt there was enough security to grant the loan. , .... REGllLAIl MDTIl'IG ICJlI:lap:2304B - 9 - COIK[SSIOlf MIlmTII:S JULY 06, 1992 ;2 ,. " ,. '" ,. '" - v , J Councilwoman Miller made a motion, seconded by Councilman Minor to authorize the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino to execute the attached amendment which extends the loan amortization period and assigns additional payors to a loan agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Anita's Bakery (formerly the Buttercup Bakery). The motion carried by the following vote: Reilly; Hernandez; Mauds1ey; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Abstain: None. Absent: Councilwoman Estrada Ayes: Miller. Council Members Noes: None. COIIIISSIOIl MDIIlD IIBILLY WAS EXCUSED AT 12:13 P.II. COIlUSSIOIl MDIIlD IIBILLY Rl5:ruIUUD AT 12:14 P.II. COBTIBDED FROII JUlIE IS. 1992 16. APPROVAL OF PUIIll AIm A1ITIIORIZATIOll TO J.IlVEIlTISE FOR BIDS - PHASE I OF EXPAlISIOIl OF PIOllEER ~I.I5J[I'. PER PUR 110. 8593 (C.-....ity DevelolllDent COBBission) Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Mauds1ey that the plans for Phase I of the expansion of Pioneer Cemetery, in accordance with Plan NQ. 8593, be approved; and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. Commission Member Hernandez questioned the information requested at the last Commission Meeting. Shauna Clark, City Administrator, stated additional information regarding this item was provided at the last Council meeting. She reviewed the information that was given and indicated that expanaion of the Cemetery was the best use for the property. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Mauds1ey; Minor; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: COlDlllbsion Members Hernandez; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member Estrada 17 . COllSTRUCTIOIl OF -AlIE II IIIPROV_.cS - IlAIII ST1l1nl'I' IIBVITALIZATIOIl PROGRAII. PER PUR 110. 8484 (Mavor ..nd Coamon Council) (CoaDUIIfty Develoument Coamission) Mayor Holcomb recolDlllended the Agency request bids on this project. REGULJ.R IIDTIBG K.JlI: b1p: 2304B - 10 - COIIIISSIOIl IIIlIlIDS JULY 06. 1992 j r'-- -- , J "" .... Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hernandez that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be directed to prepare appropriate contract documents for Phase II improvements, of the Main Street Revitalization Program, in accordance with Plan No. 8484, and to advertise for bids. Councilwoman Miller felt it would be more costly for staff to solicit additional bids. She indicated the current contractor was qualified for the project. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Reilly; Hernandez; Mauds1ey; Minor; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: Councilwoman Estrada Council Members Councilwoman lS. ADJOUll1l TO CLOSED SESSION There were no items for discussion in Closed Session. 19. ADJOUbrwrr At 12:35 p.m., Chairman Holcomb adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission to Monday, July 20, 1992 at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ,. ... 62. AUTIIORIZATION TO CONrIBllB PUlIDIIG OF Cl!llKVAT. BUILDIIG INSPECTOR POSITION FOR FISCAL VR&R 1992 93 BY BDA (Mavor And Common) This it_ was placed on the Mayor and Common Council AgeDda and was discussed at 2:2S p... Commission Member Mauds1ey made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Minor to authorize the position of General Building Inspector for Fiscal Year 1992-93, effective July 1, 1992, and that said position be paid for from the EDA funds allocated for code enforcement and blisht removal activities in the Arden-Guthrie Area. The motion carried by the following vote: Members Estrada; Reilly; Maudsley; Minor; Miller. Members Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam. Abstain: None. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Commission Commission None. , " RBGULn IlEBTIlIG lC.JlI:lmp:2304B -11- COmuSSION IIIIIUTBS JULY 06, 1992 J ,.... v "",.... ......~ ADJll1lIlRMDr , At 2: 35 p.m., Chairman Holcomb adjourned the Regular Meeting of the '.... Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission to Monday, July 20, 1992 at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. Respectfully submitted, UiftlUJ:1I J. IIBlIDBRSOI' Executive Directorl Secretary to the ComBission , " ,. ~ RESDLAR MDTIlIG KJH:lmp:2304B - 12 - COmuSSIOI' IIII'UTBS JULY 06, 1992 ~