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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL/ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND THE JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO M I N U T E S JOINT REGULAR MEETING October 19, 1992 11:00 a.m. The Joint Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council, the Community Development Commission and the Joint Powers Financing Authority, was called to order by Chairman W. R. Holcomb, at approximately 11:50 a.m. , on Monday, October 19, 1992, 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 Esther Estrada; Jack Reilly; Ralph Hernandez; Michael Maudsley; Tom Minor; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller. Absent: None. 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 The Commission Members requested that items numbered "4" and "5", be removed from the consent calendar. Commission Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Hernandez, that the Consent Calendar items numbered "1" through "5" be adopted except for items numbered "4" and "5", respectively. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:wpa0003 - 1 - OCTOBER 19, 1992 j The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 1. JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY Commission Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Hernandez, that the Regular Meeting of the Joint Powers Financing Authority be continued to Monday, November 16, 1992. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES (Community Development Commission) 5 Commission Member Minor 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 October 5, 1992 be approved as submitted in typewritten form. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 3. MOBILEHOME RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (Mayor and Common Council) Councilman Minor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hernandez to appropriate $70,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to finance the Mobilehome Rental Assistance Program through June 30, 1992. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 4. CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING LOT AT 1620 WEST BASELINE STREET (Community Development Commission Commission Member Maudsley asked why the design for the block wall. was replaced by a design for a chain link fence to be located behind the Shopping Center. He questioned whether or not there was an agreement with the School District to use a block wall. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:wpa0003 - 2 - OCTOBER 19, 1992 1 l 0 Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works, stated that the bids for the block wall were over and above the estimated price, therefore, it was decided to place landscaping and a chain link fence as a substitute. Commission Member Maudsley stated the Commission voted on the block wall fence and he felt the Planning Commission could not change the Commission action. Commission Member Pope-Ludlam indicated that there had been some concern over graffiti being placed on the block wall. She suggested that slats be added to the chain link fence and landscaping. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, spoke on previous action that took place regarding this item and indicated that it was decided if the cost for the block wall was significantly higher than the chain link fence, the existing fence with proper screening and landscaping would be used. Commission Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Reilly that Change Orders Nos. 1, 2 & 3 to the contract with Bob Britton, Inc. , for construction of a parking lot at 1620 West Baseline Street, in accordance with Plan No. 8712, be approved; to authorize extra work consisting of refuse enclosures, planter area, two 8-foot chain link gates and fencing, Type "A" curb, electrical service panel, place slag, and remove concrete slab, at an increase in the contract price of $25, 028.21, from $44, 106.50 to $69, 134.71. 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. 5. DOWNTOWN COURT STREET SQUARE (Community Development Commission) Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, indicated that the total cost of the project would be $90, 000. Commission Member Miller questioned if the members of the Downtown Task Force had had an opportunity to review the total cost for this project. She stated she did not recall the Task Force reviewing this item and that she had been present at the meetings. Kenneth J. Henderson Executive Director, Development Department, indicated that the last Task Force meeting was held on June 16, 1992 and that the matters proposed in the staff report had been reviewed and approved by the Task Force as well as the Commission. He said the staff report lists the exact costs to complete all actions previously approved. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:wpa0003 - 3 - OCTOBER 19, 1992 I 1 Commission Member Maudsley expressed concern over the actions being requested in the form motions. Mr. Henderson explained all the motions listed on the staff report and explained that the Task Force recommended retaining Project for Public Spaces, Inc. (PPS) to assist with upcoming projects that i involved the Agency and Main Street. Mr. Steinhaus stated that the funds for this project would come from the Central City Project Area. Commission Member Hernandez questioned why the funds from Main Street weren't being used to fund this project. Mr. Steinhaus indicated that due to the consolidation, Main Street did not have a completed budget at this time. Commission Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Reilly that this item be forwarded to the Redevelopment 5 Committee and the Task Force Committee for review. Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney, indicated that it would be difficult to forward this item to both committees since both committees would constitute a quorom of the Commission. Commission Member Estrada made a substitute motion, seconded by Commission Member Reilly that this item be forwarded to the Downtown Task Force. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ------------------------ 6. MOBILEHOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE (Mayor and Common Council) Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, requested that this item be tabled due to pending issues that need to be resolved. Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reilly that this item be tabled. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Councilman Hernandez. Abstain: None. Absent: None. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:wpa0003 - 4 - OCTOBER 19, 1992 1 7. RENEWAL OF HOSPITALITY LANE SECURITY DISTRICT (Mayor and Common Council) Councilman Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reilly to approve the use of Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO) funds in the amount of $24, 458 which shall be used as matching funds to procure additional security services in the Hospitality Lane Security District through June 301 1993 and authorize the Executive Director to execute the reimbursement agreement when completed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 8. RAMONA SENIOR HOUSING - RELEASE OF FUNDS (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Reilly that this item be continued to November 16, 1992. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: Commission Member Estrada. Absent: None. 9. MOBILEHOME CONVERSION SERVICES (Community Development Commission) Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, requested that Motion B of the staff report be approved. Commission Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Estrada to direct staff to prepare and issue an RFP/RFQ for mobilehome conversion services. Commission Member Hernandez felt the conversion was of urgency for the mobilehome parks because of a proposed increase in rent, and recommended the Commission allow Mr. Brooks London, from the London Group, speak in reference to his qualifications for the project. Mr. Brooks London, President, London Group, indicated he was a lawyer and a senior partner of a firm that was highly involved in real estate. He mentioned that he had been involved in over 100 conversions, most recently working in the City of Colton. He read a letter that he had received from the City of Colton which noted his exceptional work in that area. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:wpa0003 - 5 - OCTOBER 19, 1992 0 Chairman Holcomb asked h t e fees for the conversion process. Mr. London indicated he was paid $25, 000 for his work in Colton which involved the conversion of one (1) mobilehome park. He stated he charges both an analysis and a conversion fee. He also indicated that the fee is based on the amount of conversions he is authorized to complete. Commission Member Hernandez requested that staff be directed to negotiate an agreement with the London Group for mobilehome conversion services and bring back said agreement to the Community Development Commission for final approval. Chairman Holcomb recommended that a formal proposal be completed by Mr. London before a commitment is made. He said it was possible that we could have an in-house person complete similar services. Mr. Henderson indicated that due to the current workload and hiring of new personnel in the Housing Division, he felt an outside agency would be more effective. Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, stated that the complete RFP/RFQ process could be completed by the November 16, 1992 Commission Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Maudsley; Minor. Noes: Commission Members Hernandez; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 10. SAN BERNARDINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION (Community Development Commission) Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, requested that Jim Sharp, Project Manager, Development Department, give an overview of this project to the Commission. Commission Member Pope-Ludlam indicated that there was a proposal from a billiard club to move in to the Fuddruckers building. Commission Member Estrada stated that she had been made aware that Roberts and Company, a billiard club was interested in leasing the location at the 201 building,. She indicated that after receiving initial information on the group, she visited Santa Monica where they currently have a facility, and video taped the building to give the Commission an opportunity to see what a billiard club could do for the downtown area. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:wpa0003 - 6 - OCTOBER 19, 1992 Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion,p of on, seconded by Commission Member Miller that this item be referred to the Redevelopment Committee to discuss both possibilities of either locating the Chamber of Commerce or the billiards club to the 201 location. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: Commission Member Minor. Abstain: None. Absent: None. RECESSED MEETING The Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission recessed until 4:00 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED At 4:50 p.m. , the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission was called to order by Chairman W. R. Holcomb in the Council Chambers of 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 Esther Estrada; Jack Reilly; Ralph Hernandez; Michael Maudsley; Tom Minor; Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller. Absent: None. STAFF PRESENT 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. e OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Carol Baker, The Sun Newspaper. f JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:wpa0003 - 7 - OCTOBER 19, 1992 i I � I 11. PUBLIC ENTERPRISE CENTER (PEC) BUILDING (Community Development Commission) Chairman Holcomb indicated that since the origination of this agenda item, staff has tried to locate another facility for the Community College District. He felt very optimistic that another facility had been found and requested that the item be continued. Commission Member Pope-Ludlam stated that many citizens, pastors, and newspaper writers were present to address their concerns regarding this item, and she indicated that she would vote according to their concerns. COMMISSION MEMBER MAUDSLEY WAS EXCUSED AT 4:51 P.M. Chairman Holcomb announced that he had a previous engagement to attend, and referred all matters to the Mayor Pro-Tem Norine Miller. CHAIRMAN HOLCOMB LEFT AT 4:54 P.M. COMMISSION MEMBER MAUDSLEY RETURNED AT 4:55 P.M. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, briefed the Commission on previous actions that had taken place regarding this item and stated that after temporary use of the facility was granted to the PAL Center, staff had requested that a Public Hearing be held to discuss the sale of the building. CHAIRMAN HOLCOMB RETURNED AT 4:59 P.M. Mr. Henderson explained this item more in depth, and also the proposed use of the facility. He indicated that the Agency spends $10, 000 a month maintaining the facility which comes from the tax increment funds of the Northwest Project Area. He recommended that the Public Hearing be opened and structured to allow people both pro and con to the issue be heard. He also asked that the public comments be limited to 3 minutes each. Commission Member Estrada indicated that the amount of people who wish to express their concerns cannot be limited. John Hobbs, former Councilman for Sixth Ward, expressed his concern regarding limiting speakers and also limiting their time to speak. He stated the Commission cannot limit people from making their comments. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:wpa0003 - 8 - OCTOBER 19, 1992 Chairman Holcomb stated he returned to the meeting to voice his opinion regarding this item. He indicated that he believed the PEC Building should not be sold to the Community College District and that the building should be kept for the community unless the Agency has a buyer to take it over. CHAIRMAN HOLCOMB WAS EXCUSED AT 5:10 P.M. Juanita Shantere spoke on the meaning of Public Enterprise and the impression that it had on the West Side. She also spoke about Operation Second Chance and the benefit that it gave the entire City. James Elder, Executive Director, James Elder All American Youth Foundation, 2572 Second Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, indicated that his foundation was a 501C(3) that was established in 1987. He stated he had previously applied for a Waiver of Fees to use the Hernandez Center for Drug Free Day and was denied. He said he received a call from Bill Garrett who informed him that the PEC Building could be used to hold the event, but later was informed that only board meetings could be held at the facility. Mr. Elder stated on June 4, 1992, he submitted a proposal to the City to allow his organization to use office space in the building. He said he received a phone call for the City Clerk's Office which indicated to him that the matter had been referred to the City Administrator's Office. He said, to date, he had received no response. Reverend Gray, Pastor, St Paul AME, expressed his concern regarding the Dorothy Ingrahm Library, and requested that the Commission not take any action that would relocate the library to the Alpha Beta Shopping Center. Willie Clark, President of the local Nation Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) , indicated he was present to support racial pride. He indicated that Francis Grice had worked very hard to have such a building placed on the West Side and he wanted to ensure it continued to be there for the people. COMMISSION MEMBER MILLER WAS EXCUSED AT 5:21 P.M. Reverend Percy Harper, Pastor, St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, indicated that he was representing the Inland Empire Community Coalition Action Group which was composed of citizens and clergy as well as other organizations. He stated the group, along with the public, were present to voice its thoughts and concerns regarding this project. . Reverend Charles Singleton, Pastor, Loveland, spoke on the benefit of retaining the building for the community. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:wpa0003 _ 9 _ OCTOBER 19, 1992 1 COMMISSION MEMBER MILLER RETURNED AT 5:23 P.M. Reverend Singleton requested the Commission give the community an opportunity to make something out of the PEC Building Brian Townsend, 6377 West Baseline, San Bernardino, California, indicated to the commission that given the opportunity, the community could make the Public Enterprise Center building a self-supporting operation. Reverend Dr. Lemar Foster, Pastor, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, San Bernardino, California, stated that the citizens were not necessarily protesting the college district, only offering community support. He indicated that the residents of San Bernardino were interested in the building because it was fought for and won by the community, for the community. COMMISSION MEMBER MINOR WAS EXCUSED AT 5:31 P.M. Reverend Foster requested the Commission meet with the community and review their proposal and noted that the City should be committed to its citizens as the citizens are to its community. COMMISSION MEMBER MINOR RETURNED AT 5:33 P.M. COMMISSION MEMBER ESTRADA WAS EXCUSED AT 5:35 P.M. Francis Grice, former Executive Director, Operation Second Chance, stressed to the Commission the meaning of the Public Enterprise Center to the community. She discussed past actions that took place regarding the building and the efforts she made in order to make the building of the center possible. She indicated that her goal was to build a building that would educate children of all races. COMMISSION MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED AT 5:37 P.M. Ms. Grice explained to the Commission that after several discussions with the former Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency, they reached an agreement to have the center located in its current location and she paid the City $600,000 for the building. She indicated that the building was lost due to a technicality. She stated that the attorney for the Public Enterprise Center failed to file all the paperwork needed and caused the community to lose the facility. Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam that the Commission reject the staff form motion and direct Mayor, staff and Commission Member Pope-Ludlam to meet with the Inland Empire Coalition and formulate a proposal in reference to the Public Enterprise Building that is satisfactory to both the City and the Coalition and return to the Commission for review and adoption on November 16, 1992. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:wpa0003 - 10 - OCTOHER 19, 1992 1 Wesley Jefferson, former employee, Operation Second Chance, indicated that he spoke to someone at the Economic Development Administration Office, and they explained to him that the building had been given to the Redevelopment Agency free and clear. He stated that the Agency had only $600, 000 invested in the building which is worth $4 million. After a brief discussion, it was determined that Mr. Jefferson spoke with John Woodward. Commission Member Estrada asked Mr. Jefferson to obtain a letter from Mr. Woodward stating those facts as indicated. Cheryl Brown, 1626 Pennsylvania Street, San Bernardino, California, spoke on the City's non-contribution to the black community. She stated that the black community had to fight in order to receive anything in the City of San Bernardino, and at times they have lost the fight. Larry Morrison, Morrison Communications, indicated that he, received a call informing him of the action being considered at 'the Commission meeting today and felt it pertinent that he attend. He informed the Commission that he was allowed to use the PEC Building to shoot a video for his business at no charge. He emphasized the benefit the building had been for him. Dr. Mildred Henry, Executive Director, PAL Center, presented to the Commission 3, 000 signatures that she had received from citizens that did not want the building sold to the college district. Reverend Percy Harper, Pastor, representing the Inland Empire Community Coalition Action Group, indicated that there is some emotional attachment connected to the building in question. He emphasized the need for the community and the government to come together and discuss this issue. Jeff Wright, citizen of San Bernardino, showed the Commission a map of the PEC Building and indicated that there were businesses in the building that did not have a place to relocate if the building were sold. Commission Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Hernandez to close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Commission Member Minor indicated that many speakers spoke from emotion and felt the main purpose of the public hearing may have been diverted. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:wpa0003 - 11 - OCTOBER 19, 1992 l Juanita Scott, Executive Director, Option House, indicated that a plan had been prepared for a 501C (3) that would help the black community, and encouraged the Commission to meet with the coalition for discussion. The question was then called for on the motion given by Commission Member Hernandez. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Reilly; Hernandez; Maudsley; Minor; Pope--Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 12. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION There were no items for discussion in Closed Session. 13. ADJOURNMENT At 6:16 p.m. , the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission was adjourned to Monday, November 2, 1992, 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 JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:wpa0003 - 12 - OCTOBER 19, 1992 1