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Home My WebLink AboutR02-Redevelopment Agency I \ - <: (~ c ,., -..) MAYOR A1Q) COMllOlf COUlfCIL A1Q) TBB COMMll1UTY DBVELOPMDr CO~SSIOlf OF TBB CITY OF SAl'f BERlIARDIlfO MIlfUTES REGULAR MU'lIRG October 5, 1992 11:18 a.m. The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and COllllllon Council and the COllllllunity Development COllllllission, was called to order by Chairman W. R. Holcomb, at approximately 11:18 a.m., on Monday, October 5, 1992, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL /':AT.y. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chai~an W. R. Holcomb; COllllllission Members Esther Estrada; Jack Reilly; Ralph Hernandez; Michael Maudsley; Tom Minor; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Nor:ine Miller. Absent: None. . STAPP PRESEM' Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Richard Morillo, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Ernie Wilson, Affirmative Action Officer; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Diane Jones, Deputy City Clerk; and La Vonda Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTBBRS III ATTBBDAl'lCB Carol Baker, The Sun Newspaper. CORSEM' /':AT.1rRIlU The COllllllission Members asked that items numbered "3", "4", "6", "7" and "8" be removed from the consent calendar. COllllllission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by COllllllission Member Minor, that the Consent Calendar items numbered "1" through "8" be adopted, except for items numbered "3", "4", "6", "7" and "8", respectively. REGULAR MU'lIRG KJ'H: lIIp: 2427B CO~SSIO. MIRUDS OCTOBER 5, 1992 - 1 - f) o .r'\ -....I The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission ; Members Estradaj ReillYj Hernandezj Maudsleyj Minorj Pope-Ludlamj " # Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 1. CO...ulUTY DKVELOl'MDT COtMISSIOII MIlmTES (COIIIIIUIlitv Deve10llllent C....issionl Commission Member Hernandez made a motion. seconded by Commission Member Minor that the minutes of the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino for Septellber 21, 1992 and September 29, 1992 be approved as submitted in typewritten form. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estradaj Reillyj Hernandezj Maudsleyj Minorj Pope-Ludlamj Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 2. REDKVELOPMERr COtMITTBE MIlmTES , (CoDlll1Dlitv Develolllllent Co_issionl .' Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Minor that the minutes of the Auaust 20, 1992 meeting of the Redevelopment Committee of the City of San Bernardino be received and filed as submitted in typewritten form. (~ The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estradaj Rei lly j Hernandezj Maudsleyj Minorj Pope-Ludlamj Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 5. CLOSURE 01' EllA BUILDING ntmING CR1IISTIWI HOLIDAYS (Coamunitv Deve10llllent ClDBissionl Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Minor to approve the closure of the Economic Development Agency building for the period of December 24. 1992 through January 3. 1993. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estradaj ReillYj Hernandezj Maudsleyj Minorj Pope-Ludlamj Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. ( .. ,.... REGULAR MEBTING VH:lmp:2427B - 2 - COtMISSIOII MIImTBS ocroBBR 5. 1992 {) ! \.... ( , ". I ' \.... c :) 3. IWU\ID BEVERAGE IIfC.. LOAlI GUAJWIITEB (Community Deye100ment Commission) Commission Member Miller asked questions regarding the term of the loan. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained the loan terms indicating that the personal collateralized loan guarantee would be met with real property and liquid assets. Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Minor to authorize the Executive Director to produce and enter into a "loan guarantee" agreement between the Economic Development Agency and Inland Beverage, Inc., for a loan relative to the relocation, expansion and tenant improvements of Inland Beverage, Inc., subject to the terms and conditionS set forth in the staff report. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Members Miller. , CHAIRM&If HOLCOMB WAS EXCUSED AT 11:18 A.M. 4. WAL-MART BEREnT RESOLUTIONS (Mayor .nd Common Council) Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, indicated that this item addressed all of the redevelopment project areas in the City. Councilwoman Estrada asked how this item would help the Mount Vernon project area and surrounding areas. CHAIRM&If HOLCOMB RETURRED AT 11:20 A.M. Mr. Steinhaus indicated this item would cause street improvements throughout the City. Councilwoman Estrada questioned the resolution not addressing a specific area that would benefit from this project. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained the reason for this and indicated that the street improvements were being done to major arterials which would cause beautification in many different project areas. REGULAll REETIBG KJJI:1IIIp:2427B COmuSSIOl'f Ifil'fUTES OCTOBBIl 5, 1992 - 3 - ;) ,- " ~ c: (: c .......' , '....,I Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Miller that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-398 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS TO THE BENEFIT OF UNDERTAKING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS OF THE AGENCY. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. (CollllllUllitv Deve10Dlllent COIIIIIission) Commission Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 5344 , RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS TO THE ' BENEFIT OF UNDERtAKING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS OF THE AGENCY. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 6. ARROWVIEW PT.A7.A (MICIIABL JOlIN ENTERPRISES LCAlI REOUEST) (Community DeveloDlllent COmBission) Commission Member Pope-Ludlam indicated that staff was concerned about not getting final approval on the loan from Chino Valley Bank, and therefore, recommended that this item be filed until approval is received. She stated that the item would provide jobs for the area, and she recommended the item be approved pending funding from the bank. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, briefed the Commission on previous action taken and explained the loan terms and agreement. He also indicated that the County wanted to issue a request for proposal for a facility in the downtown area, but could not locate a facility that would suit its needs. REGllLAll MBBTIBG K.JII:lmp:2427B - 4 - COMMISSION MINDTIS OCTOBBlt 5, 1992 ? o ,...-." '.....) COllllllission Member Estrada questioned whether or not the new I facility would have an affect on the current facility located downtown. \'... Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, indicated that the new facility would house some of the employees from the downtown facility. COllllllission Member Maudsley expressed concern over the City being involved in a County facility. COllllllission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by COllllllission Member Miller to approve the request for financial assistance submitted by Arrowview Plaza, Ltd., contingent upon Chino Valley Bank acting positively in connection with the request submitted by Arrowview to Chino Valley Bank, in substantial conformance with the business terms set forth on page 3 of the staff report dated September 30, 1992. COIMISSIOB MEMIlD ESTRADA WAS EXCUSED AT 11:36 A.M. COllllllission Member Pope-Ludlam expressed a need for the facility to expand indicating that they had outgrown its current facility. She' stated the County would pay property tax, and that also the people using the facility would be spending funds in the City. ' Chairman Holcomb indicated that the City would only be giving a loan guarantee, and asserted that the entire item had been reviewed by a financial advisor. (: COIMISSIOB MEMIlD ESTRADA IlETIJJUUD Ar 11:38 A.M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: COllllllission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: COllllllission Members Maudsley; Minor. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 7. S1JPPI.l!MEBrAL FlllOlIBG FOR THE PIONEER CMlrrnf EXPABSIOll-PHASE I (CODIUIlitv Devel01llllent COIIIDissionl COllllllission Member Hernandez indicated that he wanted to vote no on both of these items. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained the relationship between Items '7 and '8. Chairman Holcomb indicated that the bid had increased $17,006 due to the Cemetery being used as a dump. He stated that the area had to be cleaned-up, landscaped and beautified in order to bring in revenue. (... COllllllission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by COllllllission Member Pope-Ludlam to appropriate $17,006 in tax allocation bond proceeds in order to complete funding of Phase I for the Pioneer Cemetery Expansion. REGlJLAR IIDTIBG lUH:lap:2427B - 5 - COIIMISSIOB JllIImTES OCTOIIBR 5, 1992 [) o ""', \.J The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission , > Members Estrada; Reilly; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission ,,, Members Hernandez; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 8. EXPAlISIOlf OF PIONEER CUU>J:ISRY (Mavor ..nil Cn-on Council) Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Miller that the transfer of $15,817 from "Fund Balance," Account No. 244-000-30405, to Account No. 244-364-57675, "Land Acquisition and Improvements," be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Council Members Hernandez; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: None. (COIIIIIUII.ity Develo_ent Commission) Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller that the following resolution be approved adopted: , and RESOLUTION NUMBER 5345 (: RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEl'lT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A COl'lTRACT TO BOB BRITTON, INC., FOR PHASE I EXPANSION TO PIONEER CEMETERY, AND APPROVING COl'lTRACT CHAl'IGE ORDER NO. ONE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Members Hernandez; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 9. OFFEK TO PURCHASE 201 "E" STIlEET BUILDIIIG (Community Develo_ent Commission) Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, indicated that this item had been reviewed by the Redevelopment Committee on three occasions. He stated that Mr. Dominguez's final offer wss for $5 million and the Committee voted to forward the item to the Commission without recommendation. CRlIiMAlf HOLCOMB WAS EXCUSED Ar 11:44 A.II. Mr. Henderson stated that based on research of the offer and a recommendation from Miller and SChroeder, staff recommended the offer be denied. (..- REGULAR MEBTIIG It.1H:bIp:2427B - 6 - COBlISSIO. MIBUTES OCTOBER 5, 1992 ;)- ;1 ,,,,. ('. ,..' ( - " o .,......., '-.....I Frank Dominguez, Chairman, Vanir Development, indicated that he read about the 201 building for sale and after discussion with Mr. Steinhaus and the Mayor, submitted an offer to purchase. He indicated that he had met with the Redevelopment Committee on several occasions to review his offer. Mr. Dominguez stated he had extended his offer until October 15, 1992 and modified the offer based upon staff's concerns. Chairman Holcomb recommended this item be continued to give staff adequate time to review the new offer. He also spoke about the benefit of keeping the 201 building agency owned. Commission Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam to allow Mr. Dominguez to present his proposal. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Members Miller. Mr. Dominguez explsined his offer and gave responses to staf~'s concerns. He spoke on the rental amount of the facility and also the feasibility of purchasing the building. Timothy Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo and Green, discussed the possibility of bond financing and the separation of the building that would need to occur since it is being used for both private and government use. Commission Member Estrada discussed the possibility of the Chamber of Commerce moving to the 201 building and questioned the terms. Mr. Steinhaus indicated that negotiations were still pending with that project, but at present, they were proposing to trade in its current building as a credit, and after a certain length of time, pay rent. Chairman Holcomb recommended this item be referred to an independent certified accountant to analyze both options, and give staff its recommendation. Commission Member Estrada discussed the possibility of selling the building and being able to work with the cash from the sale on other projects. She spoke on the need of making a real comparison with the sale of the building versus keeping .the building. COnuSSIOllllEMBlR IIBUAlIDIZ WAS EXCUSED AT 12:05 P.M. Discussion ensued regarding the purchase of the building and the advantages and disadvantages of such a sale. RBGDLn MBBTING LJB: lIIp: 2427B COnuSSIOll MINlITIS OCTOBBIl 5, 1992 - 7 - ~ I' ' ,,, <: <: 1"". V .......... .....,; COtMISSIOII MEMBER BBIllIABDEZ IlBTlJH1IBJl AT 12: 06 P .11. Commission Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Commission Member pope-Ludlam to continue this matter until 2:00 p.m. Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller to hear Mr. Dominguez's closing statement and then continue matter until 2:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Members Miller. Mr. Dominguez stated that proposals of this type had been accepted by other cities throughout California. 11. LUWr.m:OIl WOVll'llQ:OP (Co-itv DeTelo_ent Coamissionl called , The Luncheon Workshop of the Community Development Commission was to order at 12:40 p.m. ~ )lOLL roll.T. 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; and Valerie Pope-Ludlam. Absent: Commission Member Norine Miller. STAFF PRESElIT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Richard Morillo, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator; Peggy Ducey, Assistant to the City Administrator; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Diane Jones, Deputy City Clerk; and La Vonda Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. llTIIEIlS III ArrEImAllCB Carol Baker, The Sun Newspaper; Merry Tuten, President, Greater Los Angeles World Trade Center Association; Bill Foist, Greater Los Angeles World Trade Center Association; Donald Keck, Leach Mounce and Associates; Howard Leach, Leach Mounce and Associates. REGULAR MEBTIBG LlH:llDp:2427B COtMISSIOII MIlIDTBS OCTOBER 5, 1992 - 8 - ~ o "", .....; t:V1!&TBIl LOS &1IC1!T.1!S WOVT.n TRADE CBBTBI! ASSOCUTIOIl , .... ,,, Merry Tuten, President, Greater Los Angeles World Trade Center Association, introduced Bill Foist, her assistant, and gave a brief summary on their presentation. She indicated they would review Phase I, community incentives, global industry, alternative strategies, transportation, name recognition, and also action plans. Ms. Tuten indicated that competitors were worldwide and spoke on the decision making process for businesses to locate to San Bernardino. She emphasized that San Bernardino should support its current business to ensure that they remain in San Bernardino. Bill Foist, assistant, Greater Los Angeles World Trade Center Association, indicated that his office mailed out over 1700 surveys to citizens in San Bernardino and received a large response. He stated that 95.3X of the responses received indicated that local government should have programs to attract businesses. Mr. Foist reviewed other responses from the survey indicating that 62.3X felt the city should go international; 41X felt the city's moSt viable asset was its location; 37.7X felt the city had many problems with city government; and 30X felt the crime rate was extremely high. Mr. Foist stated that 61.7X indicated they wanted to see more balanced jobs in the city meaning less short-term jobs or jobs that would only replace other jobs. He briefly reviewed industry trends and , , described some of the main trends including food distribution and \. "'. warehousing. Ms. Tuten spoke on compromising to get jobs into the city. She emphasized a need to find jobs for the city for the next 5 years. Mr. Foist felt that the city's '1 priority was transportation. He indicated that Borton Air Force Base had a lot of potential. He discussed options that the base could be used for including expansion by Lockheed. He recommended that a definite plan be made for the base before any decisions were made. Mr. Foist briefed the Commission on the projected cargo movement through the year 2010. He indicated that LAX would become more of a passenger oriented airport which would open more opportunities for a cargo airport in San Bernardino. He said that could be a very strong economic factor for the city. Ms. Tuten indicated that Los Angeles was considering an International Port, and San Bernardino could possibly become an Inland Area Port under Los Angeles. Discussion ensued regarding high-name recognition for the city and also external marketing such as auto racing. ( " , UGULU IlUTIlIG VB:l.ap:2427B - 9 - COIlMISSIOIl IIIImTBS OCTOIlBI! 5, 1992 ~ o r ., ....J Mr. Steinhaus indicated that staff was in the process of looking t - for enough acreage to house this project. \, " t. (~ Ms. Tuten spoke on focusing on new business development and business retention. She felt the city should have the Economic Development Agency as the lead agency. She indicated that a private sector advisory board should be established to help coordinate the marketing efforts of the citizens. She felt the board would insure support from the city. Ms. Tuten recommended that the Commission accept the report presented; select a strategy; commit to implementation of selected strategies; adopt recommendations pertaining to the EDA; publicize what is being done and get the community involved; and take an aggressive role with regard to the future of Norton Air Force Base. Ms. Tuten emphasized the need for the city to become involved with IVDA and the Airport Authority in overseeing the transition with the Base. Ms. Tuten and Mr. Foist answered questions relative to the presentation given and the surveys received. Chairman Holcomb suggested the Commission hold a workshop luncheon the first meeting in November to made definite decisions on the presentation. , POLICE FACILITY IlDOVATIOIl (COIIIII1JDitv Deve10_ent Co_ission) Peggy Ducey, Assistant to the City Administrator, spoke briefly on the police facility and the space needs for the station. Ms. Ducey indicated that the Pacific Federal building had approximately 32,000 square feet which was a deficit of 4,000 square feet for current facility needs. She indicated that projected needs for the next 20 years would be about 65,000 square feet. She also gave a synopsis of the funds spent to date on this project. Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works, discussed possible actions to be taken to solve the space problem for the facility. He stated Buildings A and B could both be renovated which would still have a deficit in space needs; add an addition to Building A; or build a two-story addition to Building A. He emphasized that the two-story addition could be done in several sizes. Howard Leach, Leach Mounce and Associates, discussed the options indicating that a large two-story addition to Building A would be the best option. REGULAR MBBTIlIG r.JH:lmp:2427B COIft[SSIOIl MIRUTBS OCTOBER 5, 1992 - 10 - () - - - o ......... .,-, Donald Keck, Leach Mounce and Associates, also discussed the , . options indicating he was in agreement with Mr. Leach. '- " Commission Member Estrada questioned if Building B would be used if adding addition to Building A. Mr. Hardgrave indicated that Building B would not be needed if a two-story addition was made. Jim Sharp, Project Manager, Development Department, informed the Commission of his experience in property development. He indicated that it would be cheaper to build a new two-story building than trying to renovate the old buildings. He stated he was in agreement with the Plan 3 concept, but not the construction costs. He said the type of material used to build the structure, would determine costs. Discussion ensued regarding the different types of options, the elevators currently located and needed in the building, and also the need for a conference room inside the facility and its location. Commission Member Estrada discussed the original proposal submitted by Smiley Grayson and its suggested space needs. She also expressed concern over using concrete tilt-up material to build the~ facility. , Mr. Leach indicated that he had read and reviewed the Smiley Grayson study but basically based his analyses on the study by Archetype. f . \, COIftlSSIOB MEMIlEJt BEUAImEZ WAS EXCUSED AT 1:55 P.M. Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Estrada that the Design Development Team be directed to proceed with renovation of Building A and construction of a new wing (with an area of approximately 31,612 sq. ft.) to the savings and loan building at the northeast corner of "E" Street and 7th Street, for use as a Central Police Station. Commission Member Maudsley expressed concern regarding the uncertainty of costs for the facility. COMMISSIOB MEMBER POPE-LUDLAII WAS EXCUSED AT 1:57 P.M. Commission Member Estrada indicated that there was a possibility of receiving income from Building B, if rented to the private sector. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Maudsley; Minor; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: CODlllission Members Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam. (, REGOLn MEETIlIG K.JlI:lIIp:2427B -11- COIftlSSIOB IUBUDS OCTOBER 5, 1992 9-- I' \... ( , " <: -~ c .,""" v MEErIBG RBCOKVEl'lBD The meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission was reconvened at 2:10 p.m. ROLL r.AT.T. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman W. R. Holcomb; Commission Members Jack Reilly; Ralph Hernandez; Michael Maudsley; Tom Minor. Absent: Commission Members Esther Estrada; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller. STAFF PRBSERT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Richard Morillo, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Ernie Wilson, Affirmative Action Officer; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Diane Jones, Deputy City Clerk; and La Vonda Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. , OTHERS III ATTEl'IDAIICB Carol Baker, The Sun Newspaper; Timothy Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo and Green. 9. OFFEI TO PlJIlCHASE 201 "]l- STRllln' BUILDIIIG CC.....mitv Deve101llllent C....issionl Commission Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Minor to have the final offer submitted by Frank Dominguez reviewed by the Redevelopment Committee for consideration. CO~SSIOII MEMBER KILLER ARRIVED AT 2:11 P.II. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Members Estrads; Pope-Ludlam. 10. PAlllt PLACE HOMES CColllll1D1itv Deve101llllent Co_issionl Chairman Holcomb indicated this item had been further reviewed by staff and based upon new information, staff recommended this item be approved. RBGUI..U MEErIIIG r.JlI:1lIIp:2427B COIBISSIOII KIImTES OCTOBER 5, 1992 - 12 - :J-- <: c.: , " , ~ o r-., v Commission Member Pope-Ludlam msde a motion, seconded by Commission Member Estrada to approve the Sunset Group's request for financial assistance relstive to the Park Place Homes residential project, subject to the revised deal points as delineated in the memorandum dated October 2, 1992. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, indicated that all previous concerns regarding this project had been resolved. Commission Member Minor asked if the homes would be owner occupied or would they be rentsl properties. Mr. Henderson indicated the facility would have s homeowners associstion. He explained that after the initial sale of the units the owner could then rent the unit to another party. Discussion ensued regarding the Arden Guthrie units and the problems that have occurred with those properties. Commission Member Maudsley expressed concern over an article 'in the Los Angeles Times regarding rental facilities and the problems they can cause. Mr. Henderson stated the units would be sold according to marketability. He stated the project would consist of 210 2-bedroom units and 84 I-bedroom units. Richard Morillo, Senior Assistant City Attorney indicated that this item would need to be approved by the planning commission before the project could be built. Merv Simchowitz, Developer, Sunset Group, informed the Commission that he would use local businesses and contractors to build the Park Place Homes. The motion carried by the following vote: Members Estrada; Hernandez; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Commission Members Reilly; Maudsley. Abstain: Ayes: Commission Miller. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. OFFER TO PURCRAllE 201 "B" STREET BUILDIRG (Community DeVel~Dment Commission) Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam that Item #9 be reconsidered. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Maudsley. Abstain: None. Absent: None. REGULAR MUTIRG VlI:l.mp:2427B COMMISSIOll MIl'lOTES OCTOBER 5, 1992 - 13 - ~ - o '-' --~ ....,) Chairman Holcomb explained the simplicity of this item indicating " , that the City could borrow funds from the building in order to get \, , revenue. Commission Member Reilly recommended that future offers to sell of city buildings be brought before the Commission before any action is taken. Commission Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Reilly to continue this item until the next Commission meeting. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Maudsley; Minor. Noes: Commission Members Estrada; Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Reilly that the matter be referred to the Redevelopment Committee to select an independent CPA firm to analyze and make recommendations on the proposal from Vanir Development Company, Inc. Commission Member Hernandez recommended that staff also be ' directed to hire the CPA firm, and also inquire as to whether or no~ the building qualifies for bond financing. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. c: 12. ADJOURB TO CLOSED SESSION At 2:40 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission recessed to Closed Session for the following: A. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally to which the Commission is a party pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) as follows: SUDerior Court No. SCV 249477; D. to give instruction to the Commission's negotiator on the purchase of property pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. The real property which the negotiations concern is generally located at: "D" Street North of Baseline (: REGllLAll MEETING r.m:lmp:2427B - 14 - COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1992 ?- , , '"" ('''' ..... <.: - c -, -..I 13 . ADJ01JlllllMERT At 3:15 p.m. the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission was adjourned to Monday, October 19, 1992 at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. Respectfully Submitted, Kenneth J. Henderson Executive Directorl Secretary of the Commission , REGULAR IlElTIBG VlI:lmp:2427B COMMISSIOB MIBOTES OCTOBER 5, 1992 - 15 - ?-