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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR01-Redevelopment Agency ... i... ". -..' , ~., .,... - r '-' r"" -- IlBDBVELOPIIIIIr CORIIn'D III.UTES IIBGULAI IIBBTIlIG July 23, 1992 4:00 p.a. The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairwoman Esther Estrada at 4:05 p.m., in the Economic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken with the following members being present: Chairwoman Esther Estrada; and Committee Members Jack Reilly and Michael Maudsley. STAn' PRESD'l' Timothy C, Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; 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; Peggy Ducey, Assistant to the City Administrator; Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works; La Vonda Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS III Ar.rElIDAlICB Linda Sutherland, Baseline Merchants Association; Jim Meister, El Burrito; Catherine Meister, Baseline Merchants Association. 1. BASELIBE STIlEET SECUlUTY DISTRICT Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, stated this item was referred to the committee by Councilman Reilly. He indicated that staff had attended meetings of the merchants association and recommended to them that they submit a proposal request for assistance. Mr. Henderson indicated that the service area was in the Uptown Project Area and the security district would assist that area of town and also the surrounding communities, He said staff recommended approval of the item for an amount not-to-exceed $34,675, Committee Member Reilly stated the merchants association had been discussing this project for almost a year with police representatives, and indicated the department had no objections regarding this project UGULAIl IIBBTIlIG lOB: lmp:2373B - 1 - IlBDBVELOPIIIIIr COtlMIn'D JULY 23, 1992 I~ ". ~ .... ' ". I -..' (' ", -"'. C Mr Hender80n 8aid the police department 8trongly endor8e8 thi8 project and would be willing to give a written consent if needed. He also indicated that the security district would provide full cover8ge, ~ Chairwoman Estrada suggested staff identify other problem areas in the city and then possibly developing security districts for those areas. She felt this could lower police costs, Discussion ensued regarding other city merchant8 wanting to participate in such a plan, Linda Sutherland, Baseline Merchants Association, spoke on the level of service of the plan, Catherine Meister, Baseline Merchants Association, stated that more and more people were becoming aware of this project and wish to participate in a program such as this, IlECO...uDATIOII The CODDDittee recoDDDended approval of this item to the Community Development CODDDission, 2. FlJUISHIlIGS lOR SMART Awn nlUL CSO FACILITY Kenneth J, Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, briefly explained this item indicating that Chief Robbins had requested the furnishing of the CSO. Mr. Henderson stated the request was for $5,447, but felt the Agency could reduce the cost tremendously. IlECOl'ftMuATIOII The cODDDittee recoDDDended approval of this item to the Community Development CODDDission. 3. IlISTALLATIOII OF IlI-nLL IIIPROvanurS " IlEPLAWII'II5IIr OF IWIAGBD IMPROvJlPW'[[S 011 SlU.1i:CT.KD MAJOR AJrn:RIALS Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works, stated this item would complete the program that was previously funded for landscaping. He explained that this item would provide improvements in areas where no street improvements had been made. Chairwoman Estrada questioned where the funds would be coming from, She indicated that the priority list for funds had been completed at the March 7, 1992 budget meeting, She recoDDDended the cODDDittee review the priority list submitted at the budget meeting, and th~ financial report before cODDDitting to a $1 million allocation. IlEGllLAR MEKTIlIG 1OlI:b!p:2373B - 2 - IlEDBVELOPIIDr CClIIfiTTD: JULY 23, 1992' t~ ... (... ". I -.. , '" " cO Committee Member Maudsley slso requested that the co..ittee review the bond list that was submitted after the agency sold bonds. IIEC-.rDATIOII The committee recommended this item be continued for two (2) weeks, and that the priority list, the financial report and also the bond list be included in the staff report, 4. IIEOllBST m IIIr.n:A!lB HUll BlJILDIKG DIPROtlllmllI AT.TnwlllCB I'OI rBB FIIlST FLOOI OF rBB 1mA OFFICI: BUILDIKG UlCATIm AT 201 Irolml "B" Sru:zr Jim Sharp, Project Manager, Development Department, stated this item was a request for additional funds for the completion of the base building improvements. He said the initial request was for $50,000 with $40,000 to be used directly for capital improvements and $10,000 for code improvements. Mr. Sharp indicated that since the opening of the restaurant, it had become necessary to request an additional $13,000 for sprinklers and other improvements, He said he had a proposal secured for the costs, Chairwoman Bstrada asked if the equipment in the restaurant had been properly checked. Mr. Sharp explained the process for testing equipment indicating it was all working properly aside from those needing repairs as listed in the staff report. IIEcm.mmATIOII The committee recommended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission. 5. 1l'RT.I)CATIOII OF DI. WILLIAM 'IT.RIII Emily Wong, Development Specialist, Development Department, stated that an alternate site had been located for Dr, Klein. She indicated that staff is requesting relocation assistance for Dr. Klein. Sha also indicated that Dr. Klein would be relocating to 1920 lIorth Waterman Avenue. Chairwoman Estrada asked what the actual expenses would be for the relocation. IIEGULAI MEB'lIKG CR:l.-p:2373B REDEVELOPMEIIr COIMIrrKB JULY 23. 1992 - 3 - la - ( ... f1' I _.,i , .... .' C /'''''''., . ~ Ms. WOna atated the Aaency could either reimbune Dr. 1C1ein for actual costs or have them apply for a fixed dollar amount refund based on their earninas, She recoDlDended reimbursina them for the actual costs. IlECOnomltuATIOR The CODlDittee recoDlDended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission. 6. GTE co..w,ut'Y BCOlIOIIIC DBVBLOPIIDr CRAft Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, stated this item was a receive and file item. He indicated that staff was workina with the City of Highland on this program and that a report was attached to the staff report with additional information. IlECmwmmATIOR The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission, 7. SOLICITATIOR OF BA"I lIlT RIlIIOVAL A1II1 ARAT""'''IIIT A1II1 DMlLITIOR PROPOSAT-'l FOR AU. IIIPROv.........lS IJIC'TKD AT 424. 429. 433 " 435 IIORTH 'B' S'I'IlRR'I' (An PUSsvl:A'I' 'l'llRA'I'II1! '1111 A1Ult:Kln' 1lR'I'AlL BUILDIRGS) Jim Sharp, Project Manager, Development Department, discussed the problems with the buildinas emphasizina the amount of asbestos located in the buildinas. He explained how tests were done to determine those UlOuntS. Mr. Sharp recommended that bids be received from outside firms to eliminate the possibility of the city beina held liable for damages. He also indicated that this item would be presented to the Historical Committee on July 29, 1992 for its recommendation. Committee Member Maudsley asked how lona the bids would be good for. Mr. Sharp stated the bids would be good for 90 days, Committee Member Maudsley suggested that the Historical Committee be given a copy of this report for its review so that it can voice its concerns. Discussion ensued regardina se1lina the Platt buildina for a very small cost to a non-profit organization. IlBGOLlR IIKKTIlIG r.JlI:blp:2373B -4- RBDBVELOPIIDr COMMITDB JULY 23, 1992 /" - (... ". I -..' , '-., C RBCo..mnuATIOII /~" ~ The Committee recommended this item to the Community Development CODlDission without a recoDlDendation. They requested this item be presented to the Commission at the August 17, 1992 meeting to allow the Historical Committee to review the report. 8. COMMDDATIOIl FOR IIEMBDS OF no: UPTOWII CITIZElf ADVISORY COlKIrrBB AlID RBOUBST TO DISSOLVE no: COIWIIrrBB Committee Member Maudsley felt the committee should not be dissolved, He felt the Citizen Advisory Committees were assets to the city. Chairwoman Estrada felt the members would become bored if they were not kept active in the community. She indicated that they could always re-create the committee if needed. RBCOIWIElUlATIOIl The committee recommended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission on a 2-1 vote. 9. ADJOlJU TO CLOSED SESSIOIl There were no items for discussion in closed session, 10. ADJOURllMBllT There being no further business, the .eeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 5:17 p,.. to August 6, 1992. APPROVED BY: Esther Estrada, Chai~ Redevelopment Comaittee RBCOLAR MEBTIlIG r.JlI:lap:2373B - 5 - RBDBVKLOPMEBT COIKIl'TBE JULY 23, 1992 , lA' ... t .. ,.. ",.' t \.. ~",....... '-' ,....... '"'-' UDEVELOPMElft COMIIITTD IIINUTBS RBGOLAK IIBBTIlIG A1J&U8t 6, 1992 4:00 p... The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairwoman Bsther Estrada at 4:05 p.m., in the Economic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino. ROLL r.AT.T. Roll Call was taken with the following members being present: Chairwoman Esther Estrada (late); and Committee Members Jack Reilly and Michael Maudsley, STAFF PIlBSDT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Stafford W, Parker, Deputy 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 of Public Works; La Vonda Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. omns IN A'I'TRIIIIU'CB Frank Dominguez, Vanir Development Company, Inc. PUBLIC CulmuxS ROT ON THE AGElIDA Susan Morales, Development Specialist, Development Department, announced that on Friday, August 21, 1992, the Metrolink Commuter Rail Train would be arriving in San Bernardino at 12:30 p.m, She stated festivities would be held to celebrate the event and also invited the Committee Members to ride the train which would be coming from Montclair. 1. RB-ElIGIImnIlIG OF &110 ElUlRGY IIA1IAGDmlrr SYSTEII COBrROL DESIGlf OF THE LIGllTIlIG WITHIN THE CIVIC t:KIn'RR FIVE LEVEL P&lrCIlIG STRUCTURE Jim Sharp, Project Manager, Development Department, stated this item would be used to reduce energy consumption. He said there were approximately 2 million florescent light fixtures in the parking garage and indicated the amount could be reduced by 10% and would allow a considerable savings, RBGOLAK IlEETIlIG VII:bIp:2378B - 1 - REDEVBLOPIIElIT COMMITTD AUGUST 06, 1992 )b ( .. .. ...... o '-" Mr. Sharp stated he had been working with Edison regarding this item and was informed that re-design and implementation of hardware in the structure could create a cost savings of about 60%. He requested that the Agency enter into an agreement with them on this project. Discussion ensued regarding a financial source for this project. Mr, Sharp presented a chart of the structure and explained the current and proposed lighting effects for evening and day use. Frank Dominguez, Vanir Development, expressed concern regarding safety in the structure, He felt if the lights were dimmed, it may increase theft. Mr. Sharp explained that the structure would still be well lit and also indicated that the total cost of the project would be approximately $220,000 with a payback due to savings in about 2 years. RECOIMElUlATIOIl The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission. Committee Member Kaudsley asked that Item 13 be considered next. 3. OFFER TO 1lIII!t:RA!l1l 201 lIORTII ...- lITnXT BUILDIlIG I"'" Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department, """ indicated that staff had received an offer to purchase the referenced building for approximately $4.5 million with lease terms to the current occupants. He stated that after research into the matter, staff felt it would not be in the best interest of the Economic Development Agency to accept this offer. He said that, although time for review of the offer was short, one of the findings that led them to this decision was that the offer was below the current market value, as verified by an appraiser. He also indicated that staff was not sure of future space needs or increased rent prices. He noted it was appropriate to solicit offers in a "sellers" market and get competitive offers if a sale was contemplated. It was also stated that the Agency had the capability to leverage cash from the equity in ita building if that was prudent. He asked that this item be received and filed. Frank Dominguez, Vanir Development, stated he read that the city was considering the sale of the building, and he felt it would be a good investment. He indicated that he contacted the Agency and was referred to Mayor Holcomb's office where he confirmed his offer with a letter to purchase, Mr. Dominguez emphasized he did not want to offend anyone with his offer, it was merely a business deal. He stated if allowed to make the purchase, he would allow the city complete control over the building. , .... ,. REC:OLAR MDTIlIG r.m:lap:2378B - 2 - JlEDEVELOPIIEBT COMMITTEE AUGUST 06, 1992 Ib " ( ... ,.. I -. .' , \. ,- /',..", . , .... Mr. Dominguez ensued in a lengthy discussion regarding proposed space rental fees and also the benefit that would result for both parties involved, He explained that his plan was to lease the building to the city for 20 years and then sell it back after the 20 years for $2 million. c Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, indicated that another request had also been received and rejected regarding the purchase of the building. He stated that at this time staff was not interested in selling. Lorrsine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, explained Mayor Holcomb's reasoning for recognizing the offer indicating he was always looking for a cost savings to the city. He did not necessarily endorse the idea, but felt specifics had to be outlined, Committee Member Maudsley noted that the prospect of a private sector entity purchasing the building was not necessarily negative. Mr. Steinhaus asserted that the offer was received Friday, July 31, and staff had not had sufficient time to thoroughly review the proposal subBitted by Mr. Dominguez. Discussion ensued regarding the continuation of this item and the tiBe-frame needed for thorough review. IIECOMMDDATIOJl The Committee recommended that this item be continued until September 10, 1992, and the Mr. Dominguez' offer be extended for 30 days. CHAIRIlOIIAJI BSDADA AUIVBD AT 4:52 P.II. 2. IlIST&u.&TIOJl OF III-FILL lJU'JW~I5IUU'I:I:S &11II 1lEPLAc-r OF DAllAGED lMPJtOI/I5IUU'I:I:S 011 Sln'.1!CTlI:D 1UJ0R AllTBlluu: Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works, reviewed the previous committee action regarding this item. He stated the information requested was attached as a back-up. Mr, Hardgrave explained to the committee that the improvements that were recommended were on major thoroughfares. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, indicated that the Mayor felt very strongly about moving forward on this project. He said it would generate jobs for the community. Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained the back-up information indicating what was allocated at the March 7, 1992 budget meeting, and what was disbursed. nan.&V MKBrIBG r.JJI:bIp:2378B IIEDBVBLOPMEIIT CO!BITTEE AUGUST 06, 1992 - 3 - }b ,. I"" /"'" ~.. The committee members expressed concern regarding the agencies current financial status and the ability to make bond payments in the future wi th the slow economy, .. ' Committee Member Maudsley felt strongly about putting money into the infrastructure, but concerned about the limited amount of bond funds available, Discussion ensued regarding bond funds and the legalities associated wi th them. Chairwoman Estrada recommended a luncheon workshop be held to review the March 7, 1992 list of priorities and also the bond list of priorities. Mr, Steinhaus asked for more direction on this item in order to have all the information requested for the next meeting. Chairwoman Estrada recommended a fiscal briefing, and that staff include the bond sales list, a list of critical projects from Public Works, and also additional priorities received from commission members and staff. Mr. Steinhaus recommended staff send out a memo to the commission members asking for inputs regarding priority list. RECOIwmnuATIOllf The Committee recommended this item be continued to August 20, 1992, ".'. I ..." 4. ADJOUllll TO CLOSED SBSSIOllf There were no items for discussion in closed session. 5. ADJOURllfMDT There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 5:17 p.m. to August 6, 1992. APPROVED BY: Bsther Bstrada, ChairwOll8D. Redevelopment Cu.mittee ... REGULAR IlEBrIlIfG LJJI: lIIp: 2378B - 4 - REDBVBLOPMDr CmRIr.rBB AUGUST 06, 1992 -... u