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Home My WebLink About07-05-1994 CDC Minutes r '- c c ,...., -'", MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND TIlE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF TIlE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 5,1994 11:00 a.m. The Regular Meeling of !he Mayor and Common Council and !he ~ommunily Developmenl Commission was held in !he Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 NorIh "D" Streel, San Bernardino, California and called 10 order by Mayor Tom Minor al approximately 3:25 p.m., on Tuesday, July 5, 1994 . ROLL CALL Roll call was taken wi!h the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor; Commission Members Edward Negrete; Dr. F. 1. Curlin; Ralph Hernandez; David Oberhelman; Jerry Devlin; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller. Absent: None. STAFF PRESENT Timo!hy C. Steinbaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenne!h 1. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to !he Mayor; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to !he Council; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Suzanna Cordova, Deputy City Clerk; La Vonda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTIIF.RS IN ATTENDANCE Richard Brooks, The Sun Newspaper; Timo!hy Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo and Green. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 1effWright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, commented on the fireworks demonstration held at Seccombe Lake. Helen Kopcynski, San Bernardino, commented on the Commission's pay rate of $75.00 per meeting. She questioned whe!her or not lhe Commission was paid for all meetings it attends. Mayor Minor indicated that !he Commission was nol paid for attending Committee Meetings. Gary Kirby, 1505 Yardley, San Bernardino, questioned lhe public comments policy changes for bo!h Committee Meetings and Commission Meetings. REGULAR MEETING K1H:hnp:cmin7rl 1 COMMISSION MINUlES July 5, 1994 2A c c c - Larry Singleton, San Bernardino, commented on the amount of time needed for public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR The Commission Members requested items nwnbered 111", "2", It3", "4" and "6", be removed from the Consent Calendar. Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, that the Consent Calendar items nwnbered "I" through "6" be adopted except for items nwnbered "1", "2", "3", "4" and "6", respectively. The motion carried by the following vole: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 5. ADVERTl.<lE FOR BIDS. RE-ROOFlNG AND REPLACING Am CONDITIONING UNITS FOR BOYS & GmLS CLUB (MlIyor and Common Conneill Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, that the plans for re-roofmg and replacing the air-conditioning wnls at the Boys and Girls Club. in accordance with Plan No. 9109, be approved; and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 1. REDEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP (Community Development Commi.'l.~illD) Commission Member Hernandez made a motion. seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam, 10 hold a Redevelopment Workshop on TIlursdny. July 14, 1994,9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at the Econontic Developmenl Agency, 201 North "E" Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrele; Curlin; Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abslain: None. Absent: None. REGULAR MEETING KJH:lmp:cmin7rl 2 COMMISSION MINUTES July 5, 1994 2c c c c " 2. BUDGET WORKSHOP (Community DevelQpment Commillilsion) Commission Member Hernandez rnade a mOlion, seconded by Commission Member Oberltelman, to establish Wednesday, July 20, 1994, at 9:00 a.m., in the Economic Development Agency Board Room, as the date, time and place certain for the FY 94195 budget workshop. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 3. NORTHWEST PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (Community Develqpment Commission) (Redevelopment Committee Recommendation) Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam, to receive and file the attached report regarding the Northwest Project Area Committee. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained that the Committee was developed pursuant to the settlement of a lawsuit contesting the formation of the Northwest Redevelopment Project Area. He indicaled that there were 21 members and approximately 11 who were active members. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 4. EXTENSION OF 9/80 AD.mSTED SYNCHRONIZED WORK WEEK SeRF-DULE (Communi" Develqpment Commi.'l.~ioD) Chairman Minor indicated that this item was approved by the Council for the City employees at the previous Council Meeting. Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, to extend the current Agency Synchronized 9180 Work Week Schedule and holidays in a manner identical to that previously and last approved by the Mayor and Common Council for the City on June 20, 1994. The motion carried by the following VOle: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Member Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: None. REGULAR MEETING KIH:lmp:cmin7rl 3 COMMISSION MINUTES July 5, 1994 ~ "...- L c c ,- ~..., 6. YEOMAN AND ASSOCIATR'l (Community DevelOJlment Commi"l.~on) (Housine Committee Recommendation) Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam, to approve the form motion. (No V ole Taken) Commission Member Oberhelman expressed his concern regarding the recommended approval of this ilem. He slated that he could nol support additional low-mod housing within the City. He fell the City needed 10 gain control of the existing low-mod housing slock. Commission Member Hernandez disagreed with Ihe Commission Member's slalemenl indicaling thaI over 80% of the residents in San Bernardino do nol qualify for the various housing projects localed in the City. Kenneth 1. Henderson, Execulive Direclor, Development Department, slated that the proposed development would consist of 36 homes. He indicated that Agency assislance would not be provided until the developer receives his construction loan. Mr. Henderson commented on Ihe various housing developments such as Osborne and Young Homes that are selling mpidly. He emphasized that the Agency had provided assistance to these developments. leffWright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, commented on the troubled housing developments the City has assisted. Gary Kirby, 1505 Yardley, San Bernardino, CA, spoke of the difficulty of selling homes in this type of economy. Larry Singleton, Citizen, asked Commission Member Devlin what dollar amounl they fell was affordable for housing. Commission Member Devlin slated that $80,000 - $95,000 was affordable housing. 10hn Hobbs, Citizen, expressed concerned over the City assisting a housing development near the San Bernardino Inlernational Airport. Helen Kopcynski, Citizen, questioned the City's need to assisl the development. Discussion ensued regarding the new Redevelopment Law. The mOlion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Corrunission Members Negrete; Hernandez; Pope- Ludlam. Noes: Commission Member Curlin; Oberhelman; Devlin; Miller. Abslain: None. Absent: None. REGULAR MEETING K1H:lmp:cmin7rl 4 COMMISSION MlNU1ES luly 5, 1994 Za c c c .,..., 7. CIVIC LIGHT OPERA (Community DevelQpment Commi...ion) Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, discussed previous actions in connection with this item. Mr. Steinhaus commented on the need to have someone operate the theater during the escrow. John Hobbs, Citizen, spoke of the benefit of having the City opemte the Theater and the many improvements that need to be made. COMMISSION MEMBER DEVLIN WAS EXCUSED AT 4:10 P.M. Mr. Hobbs commented on various organizations' need to have performance venues within the City available for rent. He felt if the City owned and operated the California Theater, it could be rented out to other agencies. COMMISSION MEMBER DEVLIN RETURNED AT 4:12 P.M. Discussion ensued regarding the transfer of the liquor license before the close of escrow to an appropriate entity. Commission Member MilJer recommended the license be transferred to Maio Street. Timothy Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo and Green, stated that an interim license can be given to Maio Street; however, a permaoentlicense would take approximately 120 days. COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN WAS EXCUSED AT 4:19 P.M. Mr. Steinhaus stated that althougb Main Street currently holds a license at Court Street Square, it must obtain a new license for the Theater due to the site. COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN RETURNED AT 4:20 P.M. Keith Slava, General Manager, Civic Light Opera, explained that tbe CLO is willing to cooperate and work with tbe City in any way possible. He indicated that the CLO, with board approval, would be willing to opemte the Theater in the interim. Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Hernandez, to approve a property acquisition agreement for the purchase of the California Theater by the Redevelopment Agency, with the understanding that the escrow will not close until the delivery or possession and/or all rights and interests in tlmt certain liquor license presently in the name of the Association which is applicable to the Theater to the Agency or Main Street has occurred. REGULAR MEETING KJH:lmp:cluio7rl 5 COMMISSION MINUTES July 5, 1994 2;t c c c ~, The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Hernandez; Oberhebnan; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Member Miller. Abstain: Commission Member Curlin. Absent: None. Commission Member Hernandez recommended the funding for this project be taken from the $1 million set aside for the Performing Arts Center. Commission Member Miller urged the Commission to purchase the Theater using bond proceeds. Discussion ensued regarding the amount of interest earned on the $1 million set-aside for the Performing Arts Center. Mr. Steinhaus stated that the interest on the $1 million was approximately $90,000. Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhebnan, that the funds be utilized from the Performing Arts Center Priority Fund. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez; Oberhebnan. Noes: Commission Members Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Commission Member Oberhelman made a molion, seconded by Commission Member Devlin, to approve a contract with R. F. McCann & Company for $24,000, to perform survey, report and planning services for the rehabilitation of the California Theater; and further, that the Economic Development Agency Budget be increased accordingly. (No Vote Taken) Mr. Stava spoke of the benefit of having an outside architect handle the Theater versus the City. He felt the City would be better protected dealing with an outside agency. Mr. Hobbs spoke on the many surveys the City has performed and recommended the Commission vote against this item. Commission Member Oberhelman made comments on a report done on the theater dated in 1976. He recommended that the study be updated. Discussion ensued regarding the need for a new study on the theater. Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Negrete, to deny a contract with R. F. McCann & Company for $24,000, to perform survey, report and planning services for the rehabilitation of the California Thealer. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Oberhebnan. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Chairman Minor discussed the expertise and qualifications of The Robert Stein Group to be the interim operational manager of the Theater. REGULAR MEETING KJH:lmp:cmin7rl 6 COMMISSION MINUTES July 5, 1994 2D ,-'" . . c Commission Member Devlin recommended the City develop and send out an RFQ for a permanent manager, and to hire The Stein Group in the interim. COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN WAS EXCUSED AT 5:07 P.M. COMMISSION MEMBER DEVLIN WAS EXCUSED AT 5:07 P.M. Frank Plush, stated that he had been involved in the cultural scene for several years. He expressed concern regarding an outsider bringing in attractioDS to the City of SWI Bernardino. COMMISSION MEMBER DEVLIN RETURNED AT 5:09 P.M. Gary Kirby, 1505 Yardley, SWI Bernardino, CA, commented on the benefits of hiring WI outside management firm. COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN RETURNED AT 5:10 P.M. Mr. Hobbs stated that it would be best to renovate the theater before obtaining a IDWIagement firm to opemte it. Robert Stein, The Robert Stein Group, commented on the various theaters he has IDWIaged in the past. He stated that he currently runs Wid opemtes theaters in both Los Angeles and San Diego. Mr. Stein briefly discussed the difficulties of the theater and the need to develop a new plan to assist in its renovation. r ........' Jeff Wright. P. O. Box 2341. San Bernardino, indicated that although Mr. Stein had a very impressive resume, he felt the management of the Theater should be handled locally. He commented on the expertise of Susan Feller to manage the Theater. Commission Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhehnan, 10 direct staff to issue an RFQ for a pemlanent management fum for the theater Wid to hire The Robert Stein Group as interim manager of the theater; further, that the group be paid 10% for WlY rental or outside income revenues from theater opemtions with the exception of those previously booked by the Civic Light Opem or the luIWld Empire Symphony. The molion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Oberhehnan; Devlin. Noes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Commission Member Hernandez made a motion. seconded by Commission Member Miller, to deny a contract with The Robert Stein Group for interim operational management of the California Theater; and that the Redevelopment Committee be directed to develop, along with staff, a Request for Proposals for a permanent manager, consider the proposals for a permanent manager, and consider the proposal previously submitted by Susan Feller on behalf of various community based non-profit organizations. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete: Curlin: Hernandez; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam: Miller. Noes: Commission Member Oberhelman. Abstain: None. Absent: None. c REGULAR MEETING KJH:hnp:cmin7rl 7 COMMISSION MINUTES July 5, 1994 ,~ , . , ... ,-- ,-. c c '" """...... '---.~' 7. EDA DIRECTOR'S HmING AUTHORITY lCnmmunitv Development Cnmmi~sion) Commission Member Hernandez recommended the Agency follow the same hiring procedures as the City. He staled thot the City notifies the Council before permanently hiring any personnel. Discussion ensued regarding the authority of the Mayor for the Commission. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Deparlment, commented on the Agency's hiring of personnel being approved through the budget process. Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, stated that the hiring of personnel through the budget are approved by listing positions and job descriptions. Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Devlin, to reaffum the EDA Hiring Authority Policy in effect from 1952 to the present. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Hernandez. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 9. ADJOURNMENT At 5:48 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common CounciVCommunity Development Commission was adjourned to Monday, July 18, 1994 at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. Respectfully submitted: KENNETH J. HENDERSON Execntive Directorl Secretary to the Commission REGULAR MEETING KJH:imp:cmin7r1 8 COMMISSION MINUlES July 5, 1994 2a