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AND THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 4,1994
11:00 a.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development
Commission was held in the Council Chambers,City Hall,300 North"D" Street,San Bernardino,California
and called to order by Mayor Tom Minor at approximately 4:16 p.m.,on Monday,April 4, 1994.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor;Commission
Members Edward Negrete;Ralph Hernandez;David Oberhelman;Jerry Devlin;Valerie Pope-Ludlam;and
Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Member Dr.F.J. Curlin.
STAFFPRESENT
Timothy C. Steinhaus,Administrator,Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson,
Executive Director,Development Department; Shauna Clark,City Administrator;Fred Wilson,Assistant
City Administrator;Jim Penman,City Attorney;Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney;Lorraine
Velarde,Executive Assistant to the Mayor;Phil Arvizo,Executive Assistant to the Council; Rachel Clark,
City Clerk;Diane Jones,Deputy City Clerk; La Vonda M-Pearson,Recording Secretary,Development
Department.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Richard Brooks,The Sun Newspaper;Timothy Sabo,Special Counsel,Sabo and Green.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Jeff Wright,P. O.Box 2341,San Bernardino,commented on how selected members of the public
were being cut-off when trying to discuss items various items on the agenda.
COMMISSION MEMBER HERNANDEZ WAS EXCUSED AT 4:20 P.M.
COMMISSION MEMBER HERNANDEZ RETURNED AT 4:21 P.M.
COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM WAS EXCUSED AT 4:22 P.M.
Bob Nelson,Star Route 11,Summit,California,expressed concern regarding the limitation of
freedom of speech being practiced at the Commission Meetings.
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COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED AT 4:24 P.M.
Mr.Nelson commented on the need for the Commission to apply its rules equally to all citizens.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Commission Members requested items numbered"T',"4","5","7"and"8",respectively.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Hernandez,
that the Consent Calendar items numbered"1"through"8"be adopted,except for items numbered"Y',"4",
"5", "7" and"8",respectively.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Hernandez;
Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member
Curlin.
I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES
(Community Development Commission)
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Hernandez,
that the minutes of the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino for the meeting
of March 21, 1994,be approved as submitted in typewritten form.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member
Curlin.
2. REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
(Community Development Commission)
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Hernandez,
that the minutes of the Redevelopment Committee of the City of San Bernardino for the meeting of January
27, 1994,be received and filed.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member
Curtin.
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6. FY 94/95 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG)FUNDING CYCLE.
(Mayor and Common Council)
Councilman Oberhehnan made a motion,seconded by Councilman Hernandez,to receive and file the
attached staff report submitted in connection with the FY 94/95 CDBG Funding Cycle.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Oberhehnan;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Councilman Curlin.
3. CONTINUED FROM MARCH 21.1994
INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING IN WATERMAN AVENUE AND HIGHLAND
AVENUE MEDIANS.
(Community Development Commission)
Jeff Wright,P. O. Box 2341,San Bernardino,expressed concern regarding the citizens of San
Bernardino being assessed in order to pay for the medians for this project.
Timothy C. Steinhaus,Administrator,Economic Development Agency,explained that the Economic
Development Agency was funding this project indicating that citizens would not be assessed for this project.
Commission Member Oberhehnan made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Hernandez,
that the following resolution be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5393
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO R K.ALLEN LANDSCAPE
CONSTRUCTION FOR MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ON WATERMAN
AVENUE AND HIGHLAND AVENUE.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Hernandez;
Oberhehnan;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member
Curlin.
4. SENATE BILL 1135
(Community Development Commission)
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Negrete,to
approve the use of Bond Proceeds for payment to the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund,pursuant to
Senate Bill 1135,for fiscal Years 1993-94 and 1994-95 and that the Agency's Budget for Fiscal year 1993-
94 be increased by$817,610.95.
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Jeff Wright,P. 0.Box 2341,San Bernardino,CA,read the motion for the benefit of the viewing
audience.
Chairman Minor explained the use of this money as required by the State of California.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member
Carlin.
5. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LINE OF CREDIT
(Community Development Commission)
Kenneth J. Henderson,Executive Director,Development Department,commented on the terms and
condition of a line of credit presented by First Interstate Bank and remarked on the need to further explore its
proposal.
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Hernandez,to
authorize a one year extension of certain lines of credit with Wells Fargo Bank and authorize the execution of
said documents. Further,that the Executive Director be authorized to enter into negotiations with First
Interstate Bank of California to establish a certain line of credit.
Jeff Wright,P.O.Box 2341,San Bernardino,questioned the use of the line of credit.
The motion tamed by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Cormnission Member
Carlin.
7. AWARD OF BID-DEMOLITION&EARTHWORK NEW CENTRAL POLICE STATION
(Community Development Commission)
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Negrete,to
award a bid in the amount of$173,000.00 to Howard Contracting,Inc.,for demolition and earthwork and
authorize$26,000.00 for contingency. Further,authorize staff to administer and execute change orders,
limited to the amount of the contingency($26,000).
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member
Curtin.
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8. STANDARD MORTGAGE COMPANY INC LOAN GUARANTEE
(Community Development Commission)
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman,
that the following resolution be approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5394
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING A CERTAIN OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AND STANDARD MORTGAGE CO.,INC.
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman,to
authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to execute implementing documentation in connection with a
$1.7 million loan guarantee for Standard Mortgage Company,Inc.
Chairman Minor explained that the loan guarantee being proposed for this item would be for
operations and business.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Member Miller. Abstain: None. Absent:
Commission Member Carlin.
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9. EDGEHILL VILLAGE REINSTALLATION OF GREENBELT
(Community Development Commission)
Shauna Clark,City Administrator,requested this item be continued due to the need of the newly-
elected president of the Edgehill Village Homeowner's Association to review this item.
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Oberhelman,
that the matter be continued until April 18, 1994.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negretc;Hernandez;
Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member
Carlin.
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10. PROPOSED SAN BERNARDINO BASEBALL STADIUM
(Community Development Commission)
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Negrete,to
approve the selection of KPMG Peat Marwick/HOK as San Bernardino Baseball Stadium feasibility
consultants,authorize staff to prepare a professional services agreement with compensation not to exceed
$30,000 and authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to execute said agreement and related
implementation documents.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Oberhelman;
Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: Commission Member Hernandez. Abstain: None. Absent:
Commission Member Curtin.
11. SAN BERNARDINO CIVIC LIGHT OPERA
(Community Development Commission)
(San Bernardino Civic Lim Opera Association
Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation)
Commission Member Oberhelman thanked the members of the Ad Hoc Committee for their time
spent working on this project. He discussed the alternatives listed in the staff report.
Commission Member Negrete stated that this item was discussed over a period of three(3)
meetings.
Commission Member Hernandez questioned whether or not there were any implementation plans for
this project after being purchased by the Agency.
Commission Member Oberhelman commented on the concerns of the Ad Hoc Committee and its
recommendations regarding the operation of the California Theater after purchase by the Agency.
Timothy C. Steinhaus,Administrator,Economic Development Agency,indicated that the
organizations using the California Theater would be paying rent for its use.
Commission Member Negrete recommended that the purchase of the Theater include all fixtures and
other items in the Theater that are utilized for shows.
Chairman Minor recommended the Commission approve Alternative C,and have staff prepare the
necessary documents to purchase the facility.
Discussion ensued regarding the necessary actions that need to take place in order to purchase the
facility in an appropriate legal manner.
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Commission Member Devlin asked if there was a complete inventory list of all items in the
California Theater.
Keith Stava,General Manager,Civic Light Opera,stated that there was a list available for review.
Jeff Wright,P. 0. Box 2341,San Bernardino,felt the approval of the public should be required
before this item is considered by the Commission.
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Miller,that
Alternative No. 3 be approved in concept;and that staff be directed to prepare the documents and refer the
matter to the Redevelopment Committee.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member
Curtin.
12. LOCAL BID PREFERENCE
(Mayor and Common Council)
(Communijy Development Commission)
Councilman Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Councilman Devlin,to approve 1%local
preference on materials,supplies,and equipment and direct staff to prepare the necessary implementing
documents.
COUNCILMAN OBERHELMAN EXCUSED AT 5:06 P.M.
Fred Wilson,Assistant City Administrator,commented on the use of the Local Bid Preference with
the Department of Public Works.
COUNCILMAN OBERHELMAN RETURNED AT 5:07 P.M.
Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam discussed the complexity of having a bid preference.
Dennis A.Barlow,Senior Assistant City Attorney,stated that the Council would need to define
"local"in connection with this item.
Councilman Hernandez explained that he still had concerns regarding the approval of this item.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete;Oberhelman;Devlin;
Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: Councilman Hernandez. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member
Carlin.
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13. PUBLIC COMMENTS AT COMMISSION MEETINGS
(Community Development Commission)
(Councilman Curlin's Recommendation)
Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Devlin,that
the matter be referred to Legislative Review Committee.
The motion carved by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member
Curlin.
14. SAN MARCOS STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
(Community Development Commission)
(Redevelopment Committee Recommendation)
Dennis A.Barlow,Senior Assistant City Attorney,discussed the concerns of the City Attorney's
Office regarding the completion of public improvements to a neighborhood street with no homes.
Commission Member Hernandez stated that this capital improvement project was no different than
others that had been previously approved
Timothy Sabo,Special Counsel,Sabo and Green,explained his findings regarding this item.
Commission Member Oberhelman commented that the Agency had no proposed development for
this area.
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam indicated that discussions had been held regarding affordable
housing being located in that area.
Chairman Minor stated that if the public improvements were done before any development,there
would be no indication as to where the gas and water mains would need to be located.
Commission Member Devlin stated that by approving this item,the Commission would be limiting
the amount of options available for the area.
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam,
that this matter be continued to April 18, 1994.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: Commission Member Oberhelman. Abstain: None. Absent:
Commission Member Curlin.
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15. ARROW VISTA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(Community Development Commission)
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Negrete,to
approve implementation of the agreement for termination of obligations pertaining to the Arrow Vista
Housing Development,authorize the utilization of$120,000 in available low income housing monies and
authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to execute any documents necessary to effectuate said
implementation. (No Vote Taken)
Kenneth J. Henderson,Executive Director,Development Department,briefed the Commission on
previous actions related to this item. He explained that Pridemark Homes would be hired to prepare the
homes for sale.
Jeff Wright,P.O.Box 2341,San Bernardino,commented on the amount of funds being given to
developers for consultant services.
COMMISSION MEMBER MILLER WAS EXCUSED AT 5:36 P.M.
Commission Member Oberhehnan commented on this being a gift of public funds. He spoke on the
amount of funds being given to the developer when the same developer owes the Agency money.
COMMISSION MEMBER MILLER RETURNED AT 5:38 P.M.
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a substitute motion,seconded by Commission Member
Negrete,that this matter be continued to April 18, 1994.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Hernandez;Pope-
Ludlam;Miller. Noes: Conunission Member Oberhehnan;Devlin. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission
Member Carlin.
16. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROCUREMENT AND PROCEDURES POLICY
(Community Development Commission)
(Redevelopment Committee's Recommendation)
Chairman Minor discussed actions taken by staff regarding a project which called for the need to hire
consultants in a timely manner.
Timothy C. Steinhaus,Administrator,Economic Development Agency,explained that staff was
authorized to spend up to$25,000 for consulting services. He indicated that four(4)consultant were hived at
a cost less than$23,000.
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Commission Member Pope-Ludlam expressed concern regarding the need for the Council to be
informed of the hiring of consultants. She indicated that Council Members are not aware of various actions
taking place within their own wards.
Commission Member Hernandez reiterated the need for the Council Members to be aware of all
actions taking place in their wards.
COMMISSION MEMBER OBERHELMAN WAS EXCUSED AT 5:50 P.M.
Commission Member Negrete indicated that he was not aware of the situation regarding this project
until the Redevelopment Committee Meeting. He stated that he would like to see projects completed in the
most equitable way as possible with his knowledge.
Esther Estrada,Ramona Senior Housing,Inc.,stated that the agreement being referred to was drawn
up between the Complex and the City.
Ms.Estrada informed the Commission that the funds used for the hiring of the consultants were not a
grant but a loan that would be repaid with interest.
Discussion ensued regarding the ability and the difficulty of receiving tax credits.
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Devlin,that
this matter be tabled.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Oberhelman;
Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: Commission Member Hernandez. Abstain: None. Absent:
Commission Member Carlin.
COMMISSION MEMBER OBERHELMAN LEFT AT 6:04 P.M.
RS-1. RAMONA SENIOR HOUSING COMPLEX
Councilman Hernandez felt the rents for this project were too expensive for the citizens of the area.
He believed that there was a need for the center,however,the rental rates were too high. He questioned who
would be responsible for overseeing this project.
COUNCILWOMAN POPE-LUDLAM WAS EXCUSED AT 6:10 P.M.
Timothy Sabo, Special Counsel,Sabo and Green,stated that there was no need for an oversight
committee since the project was almost complete.
COUNCILWOMAN POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED AT 6:11 P.M.
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Mr. Sabo explained that Ramona Senior Housing,Inc.,would not be involved with the day to day
activities of the project and would have limited participation in the project.
Councilman Hernandez commented that Casa Ramona was suppose to be a self help facility.
However,if the tax credits are received,that would not be possible.
Mr. Sabo stated that with CHFA,the project would have more options and more control than with
the tax credits.
Councilwoman Miller made a motion,seconded by Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam,to approve a Grant
Agreement among Ramona Senior Complex,the County of San Bernardino and the City for$300,000.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete;Hernandez;
Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Devlin. Abstain: None. Absent: Council
Members Curlin; Oberhelman.
(Commission Development Commissionj
Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-
Ludlam, to approve amendments to Owner Participation Agreement by and between Ramona
Senior Complex and the Agency in the form of the amended composite OPA as attached.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;
Hernandez;Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Devlin. Abstain: None. Absent:
Commission Member Curlin; Oberhelman.
RS-2. GREAT WESTERN WALL DEMOLITION- COURT STREET PARKING LOT
(Community Development Commission)
Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member
Negrete, to approve a change order to the current contract with Larry Jacinto Construction in the
amount of$8,466.00 for removal of the southern portion of the Great Western Wall to a height of
42 inches above grade, and allocate funds for same.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;
Hernandez; Devlin;Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Hernandez. Abstain:
None. Absent: Commission Members Curlin; Oberhelman.
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.. 17. ADJOURNMENT
At 6:30 p.m., the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community
Development Commission was adjourned to Monday, April 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
Executive Director/
Secretary to the Commission
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