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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR02-Redevelopment Agency (~ r ;,. ~ (~ r" '-' RBDBVBLOPIUDI'r COIIIIIrrD ."'...... . - III.UTBS RBGOLAJl IIDTIIlG AUGUST 20, 1992 4:00 p... 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 r.AT.T_ Roll Call was taken with the fOllowing members being present: Chairwoman Esther Estrada; and Committee Members Jack Reilly and Michael Maudsley. STAFF PRESBRT Timotby C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Henry Empeno, Deputy City Attorney; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Peggy Ducey, Assistant to the City Administrator; Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works; Jim Sharp, Project Manager, Development Department; La Vonda Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS I. A'I"I"RIIIlA1Ir.R None. 1. I!1!IIIlV4.TIO. OF BUILDIlIGS Ar "'W STIh<..-r AIm 7TH lIT1mn" FOR POLICE STATIO. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, stated this item related to the renovation of the buildings at 7th and "E" Streets, and was provided to update the Commission on the status of the buildings. Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works, indicated the Design Development Team had been meeting with the Architects and stated they were making good progress. He said the only concern was relative to Buildings A and B not being connected to each other. Mr. Hardgrave gave examples of some of the complications that could happen due to this factor. REGULAR IIDTIIlG CH:l.ap:2399B RBJ)JI;VKLOPIUDI'r COIIIIIrrD AUGUST 20, 1992 - 1 - J- c --. -../ Mr. Hardgrave spoke on costs to have soil testing done on the buildings indicating it would be approximately $28,000. He stated the I ' executive director would be able to issue a purchase order for the costs , ~ in order to allow the project to proceed. Chairwoman Estrada questioned if Building B could be leased to another agency and those funds used to upgrade and expand Building A. Mr. Hardgrave indicated that if Building B was leased-out, parking would have to be provided. He stated current parking would only accommodate the police department. Peggy Ducey, Assistant to the City Administrator, spoke on issues regarding the two separate buildings indicating that an extensive cost analysis would need to be done in order to find the savings of either renovating both buildings or expanding Building A. Committee Member Reilly questioned the search for the original plans done on the Pacific Federal Building. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, indicated an extensive search had been done to locate the plans without any success. Chairwoman Estrada asked if the City had an affirmative action policy regarding vendors. Mr. Henderson explained how vendors were selected and indicated that the agency uses a consolidated vendors list. , , ~ RECClfWll5ll"ATI0. The Committee recommended this item be submitted as a receive and file item to the Community Development Commission. Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, asked if the funds used for the structural engineer should come from the funds allocated at the March 7, 1992 budget meeting or another source. Chairwoman Estrada felt the funds should be used from another source. MAYOR HOLCOMB AllllIVED U 4:24 P.II. 2. ED'" BUDGET PRIORITIBS Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, stated this item was a direct result from Items '3 and '4 of the Agenda, and that staff was directed to contact the other Council Members and the Mayor and inquire whether or not they had items that they felt were priorities. He indicated that the staff report included the bond list, the list of items presented at the March 7, 1992 budget meeting and the final list of items approved. c: REGOLn IlEETI1IG VH:lIIp:2399B - 2 - REDJlvJ5LOPIIElIT COIIIITTEE ADGlJST 20, 1992 J- ,,~ '''' c: 1('" " " "...., '-' Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Depsrtment, indicated that staff had submitted the housing priority list to the CODmlission on March 7, but no formal action was taken except for the amount set-aside for Mobilehome Park and the bridge removal for Millenium Manor. .- Mr. Henderson stated that Councilman Hernandez requested staff to consider the In-fill housing as a priority. He said the In-fill project costs approximately $1 million whiCh could be funded with 20X set-aside funds. He stated if staff took action on Councilman Hernandez's request, it would exhaust the remaining funds for the 1992/1993 20X set-aside funds aside from additional revenue coming in from housing rehabilitation and new projects that are paying us back from projects such as home sales. Mr. Henderson indicated that Councilman Hernandez had spoke with Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works about the cost for curbs, gutters, sewers, etc. He expressed a need for in-fill at the parcel located north of Walnut and west of Mount Vernon. Committee Member Maudsley stated there were in-fill needs throughout the City. He discussed the funds available in the 1992/1993 budget. He felt it was to early in the fiscal year to tie-up the remaining 20X set-aside funds. Mr. Henderson indicated that the funds allocated for Mobilehome Park would be from bond proceeds not 20X set-aside. Chairwoman Estrada stated the Committee would only consider the use of bond proceeds for the in-fill project and not 20X set-aside. Discussion ensued regarding the In-fill Improvements being discussed at the Housing CODmlittee Meeting. Mr. Henderson discussed the finances of the different funds of the Agency, including those previously allocated at the budget meeting in March. He concluded that the tax-increments totaled 2,350,000 and bond proceeds totaled 1,943,000. He also spoke on the difference between bond proceeds and tax-increments. Mayor Holcomb spoke on the advantages of funding the In-fill Improvements project using the bond proceeds since rates are extremely low. He also felt that the bond priority list could be amended, if necessary, to fund this project. Chairwoman Estrada stated she did not foresee a need to change the current bond priority list. She asked when the funds would need to be disbursed for the police facility. Mr. Hardgrave indicated the funds would need to be disbursed around February, 1993. IlBGlJLAR MllTIlIG Ir.JH: t.p: 2399B - 3 - IlBDJlvJ5LOPMDr C<MUr.rEB ADGUSr 20, 1992 ). -~ - '- Committee Member Maudsley felt that curbs completed in certain areas, and questioned the other projects such as RANCOK. ~"""" .~ and gutters needed to be timing needed to fund ... ' " "' Mayor Holcomb indicated that if the funds allocated for RANCOR were used for this project, they could be replaced. He spoke on the benefit of the In-fill Improvements project reducing the mount of claims for slip and fall accidents which can total approximately $5,000 to $10,000 a case. Mr. Hardgrave stated that about 1200 miles of curbs and gutters could be completed with the $1 million. Mayor Holcomb felt that due to the economy, supplies may be purchased cheaper which would allow for more curbs and gutters to be completed. Chairwoman Bstrada indicated she was in agreement with the funds for the curbs and gutters if allocated using bond proceeds. Discussion ensued regarding items previously sllocated for bond proceeds and the progress of those items this year. Committee Member Reilly recommended improving streets where there are many liability problems. Mayor Holcomb recommended Mr. Hardgrave speak with his staff regarding areas needed for in-fill improvements. , , , "' Mr. Hardgrave stated he would send a memo to the Commission requesting their suggestions for problem areas of the City that need in-fill improvements. DCO....lu.IIA'I'IO. The Committee recommended this item for approval to the Community Development Commission. 3. J1IlITAT.T.ATIOK 01' III-FILL IJIl'IOVIIImlIrS Awn 1IBPLA.cm..urr 01' nAMACIrn IMPROvlIImlIrS OK !l'RJ.RcrBD 1lAJ0R ARTBRIAUI This item was considered and approved along with Item 12 of this agenda. 4. DBSIGII RBDlBURSBIUlIIr j.t:1IRR.."..... Awn &T.T.nQTIOK 01' *800.000 - Srl(''''''- IMPROVJIl'II<IIIS FOR wtL-llARr SID. Ar BICIIUwn Awn BOULDRV Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Bconomic Development Agency, gave a brief background on this item and indicated funds were allocated for the project at the March 7, 1992 budget meeting. ( , ".. REGULAR MBBTIRG r.JlI:1lIIp:2399B -4- RBDBVELOPIIIJr COlIK[ftBB AUGUST 20, 1992 ). I ' \. .. ('" '... ('" ..... ...""\ .....,i .,..... '-' Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, elaborated more on this item stating that staff's recommendation for funding would utilize the total amount of funds allocated by the Commission. Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works, discussed the engineering firm who is working on the project and also explained the reimbursement agreement. Ur..._Jlt...II&TIO. The Committee recommended this item for approval to the Community Development Commission. 5. ADJOUD TO CLOSED SESSIOII The Redevelopment Committee of the City of San Bernardino, adjourned to closed session to discuss the following issue: <a> Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Redevelopment Committee of the Development Department of the City of San Bernardino will now convene in Closed Session to discuss with its negotiator the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property and give instructions to its negotiator concerning the price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property. 6. AD- T01JllIIIIElr.r There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 5:59 p.m. to October 8, 1992. APPROVED BY: ESTBEK ESTRAlll, Chai~ RedeveloPBent Caaaittee REGULAR IIDTIlIG lCJB:lIIp:2399B IlBDEVELOPMIft COIRIrrD ADGUST 20. 1992 - 5 - ).