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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03- Redevelopment Committee REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING June 10, 1993 4:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairwoman Valerie Pope-Ludlam at 4:07 p.m. in the Economic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members being present: Chairwoman Valerie Pope-Ludlam and Committee Members Edward Negrete and Ralph Hernandez. Also present was Mayor Tom Minor. STAFF PRESENT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Frank Rhemrev, Deputy City Attorney; Emily Wong, Development Specialist, Development Department; Deborah Enay, Administrative Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Gil Lara, Larcon Development; Gil Koda, Director, NEDA. 1. SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department explained that the proposed Small Business Loan Program will replace the old existing Economic Development Program (EDP) small business loan fund whose funding is near depletion. He highlighted and explained the key changes of the proposed program, the loan review process and funding recommendation, as provided in the staff report. Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Committee recommend that the Community Development Commission approve a Small Business Loan Program and, upon approval of the Agency's proposed Fiscal year 1993/1994 budget, appropriate funds in the amount of $500, 000 accordingly. Additionally, staff is recommending that a Small Business Loan Committee be created and comprised of community representatives with expertise in the field of business and financial management. The Small Business Loan Committee will review applications and make final decisions on loans. Mr. Henderson explained that a separate committee would protect the borrower from having confidential financial data being examined and or requested by the public. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE dle:rminjunl - 1 - JUNE 10, 1993 1j14 Development Specialist Emily Wong presented information regarding the significant changes in the program's marketing approach, technical assistance and user-friendly application. She mentioned that San Bernardino Valley College and NEDA has contributed in areas of education, referrals, workshops and business counseling. A discussion ensued regarding the definition and differences of a small and large business, the impact the program will have on business expansion and retention and the eradication of blight within the City. The Mayor and Redevelopment Committee members questioned the role and responsibility of the proposed Small Business Loan Committee, as well as the criteria to be used in evaluating applications. Concerns were raised relative to the City's legal liability and fiduciary responsibility for final loan decisions made by the Small Business Loan Committee. Mr. Henderson assured the Committee that loan information can always be made available to the Commission. However, he noted if the Committee's concerns pertained to the Loan Committee having the ultimate authority, then the Redevelopment Committee could choose to recommend something different. Staff recommended the Loan Committee because staff believes it is the most efficient and effective way to operate the program. Deputy City Attorney Frank Rhemrev advised that as long as the funds were previously appropriated by the Commission, and authorization was given for a Loan Committee to dispense the funds as they see fit using the established criteria and guidelines, then the Commission would be able to audit documents and the decision making process. Mr. Henderson stated that the Small Business Loan Committee would be subject to audit every year. The Mayor and Council will select the Small Business Loan Committee membership. Mayor Minor suggested that the Small Business Loan Committee submit a quarterly report on applicants and funding disbursed. Gil Lara, private developer, provided public comments. He suggested the City identify redevelopment target areas whereby loans would be given preference. Mr. Henderson reported, if the program is approved as proposed, it will be tied in part to the Focused Neighborhood concept already in place. RECOMMENDATION The Redevelopment Committee recommended this item for approval to the Community Development Commission. The Redevelopment Committee also recommended that a Quarterly Report on loan activity be provided to Commission members. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE dle:rminjunl - 2 - JUNE 10, 1993 2. JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE PUBLIC ENTERPRISE CENTER (PEC) Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam requested this item be put on the Agenda. Mr. Henderson summarized the staff report. The staff recommendation is to hire American Building Maintenance. RECOMMENDATION The Redevelopment Committee recommended that the Community Development Commission receive and file the attached staff report informing the Commission of the processing of a purchase order with American Building Maintenance Company in the amount of $13, 860 to provide daily janitorial services at the Public Enterprise Center. 3. UPDATE ON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECTS Mr. Henderson stated that the Project Activity List was in response to Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam's request to discuss and be informed of the various redevelopment projects. He explained that the list was composed of "current working" projects. As projects are completed, they are deleted from the report. More detailed information on any project may be found on the Monthly Status Report. Mr. Henderson indicated that an update on any project could be provided upon request by a Redevelopment Committee member. Further, information was given relative to the nature and comprehensiveness of projects, assignment of project teams, purpose and distribution of list, and so forth. Committee Member Hernandez questioned the reason for having a project listed several times on the report. Mr. Henderson clarified that the intent was for the in-house staff to understand the different facets of a particular project. Whenever a large project has many components involved, the project may be listed several times on the report. MAYOR MINOR WAS EXCUSED AT 4:56 P.M. Chairperson Pope-Ludlam expressed her desire and intention to be kept informed on redevelopment issues by staff. She would like to look at some of the major lawsuits pending which involve the Economic Development Agency/Development Department. The San Bernardino Community Hospital project, Police Station and the Appeals Court were . also mentioned. Mr. Gil Lara felt it would benefit to the new Mayor and Council to have a consensus building effort that would tie down a plan of development for downtown. There have been many plans which overlap or change rapidly. TIMOTHY C. STEINHAUS, ADMINISTRATOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ARRIVED AT 5:08 P.M. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE dle:rmi.njunl - 3 - JUNE 10, 1993 The Redevelopment Committee discussed in length issues relative to the Employment Linkage Program, the Arden-Guthrie project management team, Caltrans, Ca1Mat, downtown Super Block, and so forth. RECOMMENDATION The Redevelopment Committee received and filed the Project Activity List. 4. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION There were no items for discussion in Closed Session. 5. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Steinhaus reminded Redevelopment Committee members of the EDA Budget Workshop scheduled for Monday, June 28, 1993 at 9:00 a.m, in the Economic Development Agency Board Room. There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 6: 44 p.m. APPROVED BY: Valerie Pope-Ludlam, Chairwoman Redevelopment Committee REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE dle:rminjunl - 4 - JUNE 10 1993 REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING July 1, 1993 3:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairwoman Valerie Pope-Ludlam at 3:05 p.m. in the Economic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairwoman Valerie Pope-Ludlam and Committee Members Edward Negrete and Ralph Hernandez. Also present was Mayor Tom Minor. STAFF PRESENT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; John Hoeger, Project Manager, Development Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Shauna Clark, City Administrator; Phil Arviso, Executive Assistant to the Council; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Nancy Lawlor, Acting Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Timothy Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo & Green; Jerry Herndon, Executive Director, Boy's and Girl's Club; Scott Taylor, Marketing Director, Boy's and Girl's Club; Frank Stallworth, Member, Board of Directors, Boy's and Girl's Club. 2. ABANDONED SIGN ABATEMENT PROGRAM Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained the abandoned sign abatement program submitted by the City Administrator's office. Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam asked if this proposal had any relation with Quiel Brothers Signs, and suggested that they be contacted. Shauna Clark, City Administrator, explained that Quiel Brothers had offered to remove abandoned signs at no cost to the city, with the right to lien the property owner for the cost of removal. She indicated that the City can not legally transfer the right to lien a private company. Ms. Clark further explained the proposal, and stated that the money requested would be used to start the program, but that the program would eventually become self-sufficient. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE nml:rminjull - 1 - JULY 1, 1993 Committee Member Hernandez asked if the money requested would be a loan or a grant, and whether this is actually a redevelopment project. Ms. Clark indicated that they were requesting a grant. Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam asked if this was an allowable redevelopment cost, and how it related to redevelopment. Mr. Henderson indicated that staff would have to research an appropriate funding source. RECOM [ENDATION The Committee recommended that staff prepare a list of fund source options and bring this item before the Community Development Commission on July 6, 1993. 3. PROVIDING TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICE WITHIN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney, advised the Committee that tax increment money could not be used for tree maintenance. Shauna Clark, City Administrator, stated that the Administration had discovered a contract they could piggy back on for $300, 000 for 7, 000 trees; however, the timeframe for entering into an agreement with the contractor is limited. Committee Member Hernandez questioned why the City had not gone out to bid for these services. Ms. Clark indicated that this was a good opportunity to test privatization, and in the future, the City would solicit bids, however in this instance, the City would like to piggy back on the other publicly bidded contract. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended that staff prepare a list of fund source options and bring this item before the Community Development Commission on July 6, 1993. 1. CONCEPT PROPOSAL FOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S CLUB YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM Jerry Herndon, Executive Director, Boy' s and Girl' s Club, provided information on the Boy's and Girl's Club and its impact on violence campaign. Mr. Herndon told the Committee about their programs for youths at risk, and indicated that the Boy' s and Girl's Club counseling programs have the support of the local school districts . Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam expressed her support for this program. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE nml:rminjull - 2 - JULY 1, 1993 Mayor Minor concurred, and suggested forwarding this to the Community Development Commission for review. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended that staff work in conjunction with SBETA to secure fund sources and bring this item back before the Redevelopment Committee on July 22, 1993. 4. NEW POLICE FACILITY Mayor Minor stated that the existing police facility interferes with the proposed Caltrans Building and the Consolidated State Offices. He stated that the police facility needs to be built and that the Request for Qualifications/Invitation to Bid needs to be sent out immediately. Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, commented on previous Redevelopment Committee actions, and discussed financing alternatives for the facility. Committee Member Hernandez questioned the necessity of a new police facility. Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam expressed her support of this project. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission. 5. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION At 4 :35 p.m. the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee adjourned to closed session to discuss the following: (a) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8, the Redevelopment Committee of the Development Department of the City of San Bernardino will now convene in Closed Session to discuss with its negotiator the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property and give instructions to its negotiator concerning the price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property. 4. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 4 :50 p.m. APPROVED BY: Valerie Pope-Ludlam, Chairwoman Redevelopment Committee REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE nml:rminjull - 3 - JULY 1, 1993