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MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AND THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 1, 1994
11:00 a.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development
COImnission was held in the COlIDciI Chambers, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California
and called to order by Mayor Tom Minor at approximately 11: IS a.m., on Monday, August I, 1994 .
ROLLCAl.I.
Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chainnan Tom Minor; Commission
Members Ralph Hemandez; David Oberhelman; lerry Devlin; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller.
Absent: Commission Members Edward Negrete; Dr. F.I. Curlin.
STAFF PRF.ClENT
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth I. Henderson.
Executive Director. Development Department; Deunis Barlow. Senior Assistant City Attorney; Lorraine
Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistanlto the Council; Rachel Clark,
City Clerk; Suzanna Cordova. Deputy City Clerk; La Vonda M.Pearson, Recording SecretaIy, Development
Department.
OTRRRS IN ATTENDANCE
Richard Brooks. The Sun Newspaper; Timothy Sabo. Special Counsel, Saba and Green.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
leffWright, P. O. Box 2341. San Bernardino. commeDtedon the procedures used by the Agency's
Counsel when dealing with the public on various agenda items.
COMMISSION MEMBER NEGRETE ARRIVED AT 11:16 A.M.
COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN ARRIVED AT 11:16 A.M.
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All items were removed from the Consent Calendar.
1.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMML'l..t;;ION MINUTES
lCnmmunity Develqpment ~ommi!l.Cion)
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, questioned the accuracy of the minutes.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Curlin, that
the minutes of the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino for the meeting of
June 20, 1994, be approved as submitted in typewritten form.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Public Works
2. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS. GUITERS AND SIDEWALKS
AT V ARIOtlS LOCATIONS
/Mavor and Common Connd))
Councilman Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Oberhelman, that the plans for
construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks, at various locations, in accordance with Plan No. 9151, be
approved; and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids.
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained Community
Development Block Grant funding would be used for Ibis project. He slated that repairs are made throughout
the City on an as needed basis.
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works, explained the process used to identify areas in the City
that need repair.
Councilman Negrete requested the Public Works Department review the need for repairs on the
corner of 5th and "F' Streets.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez;
ObeIhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
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3.
REMODEL OF MEADOWBROOK BOXING FACILITY
CMayor and Cmnmon Councill
Councilman Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Oberhelman, that the plans for
remodeling the Meadowbrook Boxing Facility, in accordance with Plan No. 9041, be approved; and the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino. CA, commented on the danger of the sport of boxing.
He felt the City should not be involved in funding such a sport.
Mayor Minor spoke of the benefit of boxing keeping youth off the street and into a controlled
atmosphere.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: COUDCiI Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez;
Obemelmao; Devlin; Popo-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
4. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS . UPGRADE LIGHTING FOR ENCANTO PARK BAI.I.FlF.I.n
CMavor and Common Councill
Councilman Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Oberbelmao, that the plans for the
upgrade of the Encaoto Park Ballfield Ughting, in accordance with Plan No. 9157, be approved and the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, questioned the funding used for this project.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: COUDCiI Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez;
Oberhelman; Devlin; Pop&-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Aaency Adminidrslfion
5. ECONOMIC CONDITION OF TRF. CITY WORKSROP
(Community Develqpment Comml'lSlon)
Commission Member Oberbelrnan made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Negrete, to
change the date of the Economic Condition of the City Wotbhop (Economic Summit) to Wednesday,
September 28, 1994, as an adjourned meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberbelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
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Aeenc;y Administration
6. GENERAL COUNSEL SERVJC1l'."
(Community Develqpment Cnmmimno\
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion. seconded by Commission Member Oberl1elmao, to
designate the law offices of Saba and Green as interim general counsel to the Economic Development Agency
and authorize the Agency Administrator to enter into an agreement for legal services.
Commission Member Oberhelman questioned the charge for the services of Saba and Green.
Tunothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained that Saba and
Green would charge the Agency ODl~.baIf its regular amount ($73.50) for general counsel services. They will
continue to charge the Agency full price for its special services related to redevelopment law.
Conunission Member Pope-Ludlam commented on the interviews held to designate a new general
counsel for the Agency. She urged the Commission to vote and approve the designation of Saba and Green
as interim general counsel for the Agency.
Commission Member Curlin expressed bis concern dealing with the City AlIorney's Office.
Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City AlIomey, explained that the City AlIorney's Office will still
have to review City items regardless if it is not the Agency's general counsel.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Members Oberhelman; Devlin; Miller. Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
DevelQpment Department
7. PRIME LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY EXPANSION - PUBLIC RRARING
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
(Cnmmunity DevelQpment Commi'lllion\
Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, stated that tbis item was
previously reviewed by the Commission for the potential sale of the land. He said that Prime Line Products
was a San Bernardino based company planning to expand its operations. He explained that H. A. B. was
giving the Agency its land in lieu of foreclosure.
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Mr. Henderson requested the language in the motion be changed from Owner Participation
Agreement to a Development and Disposition Agreement.
Commission Member Oberhe1man asked if there was a tract map med on the property.
Mr. Henderson said the mapping of the land should be user driven.
Jeff Wright, P.O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, read portions of the staff report for this item and
asked questions regarding the amount of money the Agency would receive for the property.
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Devlin, to close
the public bearing.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam,
to approve concepl118lly the sale of 7.1 acres of Agency-owned property to University Service Center, Ltd., to
facilitate the construction of a building to accommodate the proposed Prime Line Products expansion, direct
staff to develop an Disposition and Development Agreement between the Agency and University and bring
back said agreement for Commission approval when completed.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
8. SAN MARCOS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(Community Develqpment Commission)
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, to
refer this item to the Housing Committee.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
9. YEOMAN AND AS.'lOCIATE. INC.
(Community Develqpment Commi!lLGnnl
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Devlin, that
this matter be tabled.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Obemelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: Commission Member Hemandez.
Absent: None.
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10.
FRF.F.W A Y HOME CENTER
(Community nevelQ,pment Cnrnmi.mnn)
(Cnllnr.:ilman Hernandez',. Recnrnmendation)
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman, to
refer this matter to the Redevelopment Committee.
The motion canied by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
RS-l. AWARD OF TRADE BID - MEXICAN CONSULATE TENANT IMPROVEMENT
(M~yor and Cnmmon Counem
Councilman Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Councihnan Negrete, that the following
resolution be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 94-224
RESOLUTION OF mE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCn. OF mE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS TO THE
BENEFIT OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE VARIOUS REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREAS OF THE AGENCY (532 NORm "0" STREET BUn.DING).
The motion canied by the following vole: Ayes: Commission Members Negrele; Curlin;
Hernandez; Oberhelman; Devlin; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent None.
(Community Develqpment CommoulIionl
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Negrete, that
the following resolution be approved and adopted:
REsoumON NUMBER 5404
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO. CALIFORNIA MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS TO
THE BENEFIT OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE VARIOUS REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREAS OF THE AGENCY (532 NORm "0" STREET BUn.DING).
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Negrete, to
award a bid in the amount of $239,500 to N. B. I. General Contractors of San Bernardino for the construction
of tenant and parking lot improvements at 532 North "0" Street for the Mexican Consulate and authorize
$15,200 for engineering and inspection services. Further authorize staff to administer and execule change
orders, limited to the amount of the contingency ($38.205).
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Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Negrete, to
authorize the Executive Director to draft and execute a lease for aU other necessary documents with the
Consulate of Mexico for the lease of 532 North "0" Street.
ll. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
At 11 :55 a.m. the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission
adjourned to closed session to discuss the following:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property:
Several parcels located in the Arden Gutlnie Area bounded by:
Highland Avenue - North; 19th Street - South; Arden Avenue - East;
Guthrie Street - West
Negotiating parties:
Resolution Trust COlpOl'lltion (RTC)
Under negotiation:
Price and terms of payment
At 12:20 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission
. recessed until 3:00 p.m.
MF.F.TING RECONVENED
At 5:30 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development
Commission was called to order.
ROLL CA T.I .
Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chninnan Tom Minor; Commission
Members Edward Negrete; Dr. F. J. Curlin; Ralph Hernandez; David Oberhelman; Jerry Devlin; Valerie
Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller. Absent: None.
STAFF PRF.<::ENT
TlIDothy 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 Arvlzo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Rachel Clark,
City Clerk; Suzanna Cordova, Deputy City Clerk.
OTHRRS IN A TI'ENDANCE
Richard Brooks, The Sun Newspaper; Timothy Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo and Green.
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11. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:31 p.m. the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission
adjourned to closed session to discuss the foUowing:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CONFERENCE wrm REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property:
Several parcels located in the Arden Guthrie Area bounded by:
Highland Avenue - North; 19th Street - South; Arden Avenue - East;
Guthrie Street- West
Negotiating parties:
Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC)
Under negotiation:
Price and terms of payment
12. ADJOURNMENT
At 5:50 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common CounciVCommunity Development
Commission was adjourned to Monday, August 15, 1994 at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City
HaD, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
Respectfully submitted:
KENNElll J. HENDERSON
Executive Directorl
Secretary to the Commission
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