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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01- Community Development MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING January 11, 1993 11:00 a.m. The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission, was called to order by Chairman W. R. Holcomb, at approximately 2:00 p.m. , on Monday, January 11, 1993, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman W. R. Holcomb: Commission Members Jack Reilly; Ralph Hernandez; Michael Maudsley; Tom Minor; and Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Members Esther Estrada (late) ; Valerie Pope-Ludlam (late) . STAFF PRESENT Timothy 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 Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Melanie Vale, Deputy City Clerk; and La Vonda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Carol Baker, The Sun Newspaper. ---------------- CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Member Hernandez requested that item number "6", be removed from the consent calendar. REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:C-001-5 - 1 - JANUARY 11, 1993 Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Maudsley, that the Consent Calendar items numbered "1" through "7" be adopted except for item number "6", respectively. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Members Estrada; Pope-Ludlam. 1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Maudsley that the minutes of the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino for the meeting of December 7, 1992 and December 21, 1992 be approved as submitted in typewritten form. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Members Estrada; Pope-Ludlam. Main Street, Inc. 2. DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COURT STREET SQUARE (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Maudsley that the Executive Director be authorized to execute a contract with Project for Public Spaces (PPS) utilizing Community Arts Resources (CARS) for $17,500 to assist Main Street in implementing a program and calendar of events for entertainment production for Court Street Square. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Members Estrada; Pope-Ludlam. Development Department 3. POLICE HEADQUARTERS ACQUISITION - 466 WEST FOURTH STREET (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Maudsley to continue the matter pertaining to the Police Headquarters Acquisition to February 1, 1993. L REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:C-001-5 - 2 - JANUARY 11, 1993 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Members Estrada; Pope-Ludlam. 4. 5055 HALLMARK PARKWAY CODE IMPROVEMENTS (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Maudsley, to authorize the Executive Director to allocate $55, 000 for necessary code compliance and occupancy improvements for the property located at 5055 Hallmark Parkway. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Members Estrada; Pope-Ludlam. 5. LEASING STATUS UPDATE, 201 NORTH "E" STREET (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Maudsley, to authorize the Executive Director to execute documents for the Chamber of Commerce lease and acquisition subject to the deal points set forth in the staff report and, further, authorize the Executive Director to execute a lease with Assemblyman Baca for office space on the first floor of the EDA office building. 7. INCREASE IN DEVELOPMENT GAP LOAN FOR NEW MEDICAL FACILITIES: WATSON MEDICAL LABORATORIES, INC. (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Maudsley, to authorize the Executive Director to execute documents increasing the previously approved development "gap" loan from $125, 000 to $250, 000 for the construction of a medical services building located at 4835 North Hallmark Parkway. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Members Estrada; Pope-Ludlam. REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:C-001-5 - 3 - JANUARY 11, 1993 6. DEMOLITION OF EXISTING RESTAURANT IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED IN THE FORMER FUDDRUCKER'S SPACE (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Hernandez questioned the need for the demolition. Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, indicated that this item was related to the lease negotiations on Item Number 5 of the agenda. He stated that in order to complete the lease, the existing restaurant facilities would have to be demolished in order to remodel. COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED AT 2:05 P.M. Mr. Steinhaus stated that Item Number 5 listed the different _ proposed uses for the facility. He indicated that the building had been advertised for lease for several months and also that the proposed billiards company had elected to locate to another site in San Bernardino. Commission Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Maudsley, to approve funds in the amount of $16, 180 for the demolition and removal of all interior improvements located within the "Fuddrucker's" restaurant space located at 201 North "E" Street and award the demolition bid to Wiltshire Builders, Inc. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Hernandez. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Member Estrada. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ---------------------- 8. ADOPTION OF NORTH END REDEVELOPMENT STUDY AREA (Mayor and Common Council) Mayor Holcomb explained that this item was previously approved in 1985, and staff was only recommending a re-affirmation of that area. Councilwoman Miller questioned why the study area was so large and also why it included the Country Club. REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:C-001-5 - 4 - JANUARY 11, 1993 1 Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, indicated that this was only the study area, and that the boundary lines could be adjusted. He stated that after an adjustment of the lines was made, staff would bring the item back to the Council for further review. Councilman Maudsley expressed concern over the study areas boundary lines. Councilwoman Miller questioned the amount of taxes lost from the general fund due to the project area. Mr. Steinhaus indicated that after the specific boundary lines were established, staff could identify the amount of taxes that would be lost from the general fund. Councilwoman Miller made a motion, seconded by Councilman Maudsley to re-affirm the North End Redevelopment Study Area adopted in May 1985 (Resolution 85-175) , excluding the Country Club area; and Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Maudsley to direct staff to initiate all necessary procedures and activities to undertake activities and disciplines involving analysis and planning of the North End Redevelopment Project Area. Commission Member Reilly recommended staff revise the legal description attached to the staff report. Commission Member Hernandez suggested staff review the survey area and legal description with Commission Members before making a definite decision. Commission Member Maudsley made a substitute motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller to continue this item for 30 days (February 1, 1993) so that a map and a legal description of the survey area can be developed and; That Chairman Holcomb appoint a subcommittee comprised of Council Members Maudsley, Minor and Miller to work on developing a map and a legal description of the survey area. COMMISSION MEMBER ESTRADA ARRIVED AT 2:15 P.M. Roger Dumas, Homeless Advocate, requested Commission Member Maudsley be removed from the subcommittee. Commission Member Maudsley declined his request. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:C-001-5 - 5 - JANUARY 11, 1993 0 9. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - ARDEN-GUTHRIE FOCUS NEIGHBORHOOD (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Miller questioned the job duties of Mr. De Vries. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained that Mr. De Vries had worked for the Agency on a temporary basis while the permanent Senior Rehabilitation Specialist was on vacation. He stated that Mr. De Vries had begun working on a Focus Neighborhood Program, and they wanted him to stay on board to finish the program. He also indicated that the workload associated with the neighborhood program was a full-time job, and it would be too difficult for the permanent Rehabilitation Specialist to continue to accomplish his workload and also the additional work from the program. Mr. Henderson emphasized on the benefits of the Focus Neighborhood Program in the Arden-Guthrie area and indicated that a fourplex had been donated to provide a health clinic and other use for the neighborhood. He stated that the Agency would like to continue the momentum already established in that neighborhood. Commission Member Miller requested she be notified of all future meetings that deal with th the Arden-Guthrie Neighborhood. Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller to approve an Agreement for Professional Services between Frank De Vries and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino to perform assorted Consultant Services in conjunction with improvement activities within the Arden-Guthrie Focus Neighborhood. Commission Member Estrada asked what project area this program was in. Mr. Henderson indicated that it was located in the IVDA project area. Discussion ensued regarding the effect this project would have on IVDA and also why the project was being paid for by the Agency. Commission Member Estrada asked the amount of employees currently employed at the Agency and questioned whether or not one of those employees could handle the workload. Mr. Steinhaus indicated that there were 44 approved positions within the Agency. REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:C-001-5 - 6 - JANUARY 11, 1993 Mr. Henderson emphasized that there was only one (1) Senior Rehabilitation Specialist qualified to establish and complete the neighborhood program and that his workload was too heavy to take on this task. He reiterated that Mr. De Vries had already begun the program and they felt he would be best qualified to complete it. Commission Member Estrada felt this item should be discussed with IVDA and not the Commission. Chairman Holcomb indicated that IVDA had agreed to fund 20% set- aside funds for Arden-Guthrie projects. He recommended that the Agency use the 20% set-aside funds from IVDA. Commission Member Hernandez asked if another fund could be used for this project. Mr. Henderson indicated that all Housing funds were encumbered through June 30, 1993. Commission Member Hernandez asked that the motion include that the funding would come from IVDA monies. Commission Member Maudsley expressed concern over this project not being discussed at the committee level and also the cost of the project. Mr. Henderson explained what the program would entail indicating that it would include the development of the project, assisting property owners, and also technical assistance by the Agency. He indicated that Mr. De Vries job duties would include inspection and rehabilitation of the area, complete job write-ups and also work with the code enforcement staff. Mr. Steinhaus stated that since the housing committee did not meet prior to the commission meeting, he was directed to bring the item forth without recommendation. He indicated that Mr. De Vries had worked for the Agency, worked well with staff, and staff felt it appropriate that he be retained to carry on the duties. COMMISSION MEMBER MINOR RETURNED AT 2:40 P.M. Commission Member Hernandez questioned if IVDA was aware of this item, and also if they recommended approval for it. Mr. Henderson stated that if the item was approved, it would have to go before the IVDA board for approval. Discussion ensued regarding the funding for this project. Commission Member Hernandez made a substitute motion, seconded by Commission Member Estrada to refer this matter to the Redevelopment Committee. REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES %LL KJH:1mp:C-001-5 - 7 - JANUARY 11, 1993 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Commission Member Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 10. DUKES - DUKES AND ASSOCIATES (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Estrada to continue this item to February 1, 1993. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. CLOSED SESSION 11. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION At 2:50 p.m. Chairman Holcomb recessed the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission to Closed Session to discuss the following: 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: ; END OF CLOSED SESSION --------------------- 11. ADJOURNMENT At 3: 05 p.m. , the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission was adjourned to Wednesday, January 20, 1993, at 11:00 a.m. , in the Council Chambers of City Hall, North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. Respectfully submitted: KENNETH J. HENDERSON Executive Director/ Secretary to the Commission REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:C-001-5 - 8 - JANUARY 11, 1993 1