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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02- Redevelopment REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING July 8, 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; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Roger Hardgrave, Director, Public Works Department; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; John Hoeger, Project Manager, Development Department; David Norman, Development Specialist, Development Department; Deborah Enay, Administrative Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Frank Schnetz, broker for Central City Commerce Center; Fred Kent, Project for Public Spaces (PPS) . 1. CENTRAL CITY COMMERCE CENTER - OLD WOOLWORTH BUILDING PARKING LICENSE Frank Schnetz, broker with F.E. Schnetz Broker & Development, stated his firm represents the Central City Commerce Center (owner of Old Woolworth Building) . He reiterated relevant background information as reported in his letter dated June 29, 1993. In 1988 the San Bernardino County Department of Public Social Services Child Protective Services (CPS) commenced tenancy for a seven year period. The County has indicated the Child Protective Services Division will leave the downtown area when the current lease expires in 1995 if it cannot get additional parking. As a resolution to this, Mr. Schnetz reported that the building owners has entered into an agreement with Carousel Mall Merchants Association to provide 30 additional parking spaces for $13, 718 per year to cover the cost of employing a parking control attendant. The County is satisfied with this arrangement, and is willing to extend the lease of the building until July 31, 2003 provided: (1) the owners cover the cost of additional parking and guarantee 110 parking spaces and; (2) reduce the rent to $23, 220.12 per month, CPS will pay the electricity bill. On behalf of Central REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE dle:rd07O893.min - 1 - JULY 8, 1993 44 City Commerce Center, Mr. Schnetz requested that the Agency extend the relief of parking space payments, as provided in the May 4, 1989, "THIRD AMENDMENT TO PARKING LICENSE AND EASEMENT WITH OPTION RIGHTS" until July 31, 2003. This date would correspond with the proposed Child Protective Services extended lease expiration date. Discussion ensued regarding the necessity to act on this issue before the July 20th County Board of Supervisors meeting, the long- term financial loss to the Agency, the negative impact CPS' move would have on the downtown area, the kinds of operational costs incurred by the owners and so forth. Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department said he reviewed and analyzed financial documents associated with Mr. Schnetz' letter of June 29, 1993. Based on this, staff believes F.E. Schnetz' request is appropriate and necessary to maintain the tenant in the downtown area. RECOMMENDATION The Redevelopment Committee recommended this item be forwarded to the Community Development Commission for approval on July 19, 1993. 2. "E" STREET DIAGONAL PARKING Kenneth Henderson stated that this item is a continuation of the previously adopted original Downtown Plan which calls for the installation of temporary improvements on "E" Street from Second to Sixth Streets for diagonal parking similar to that on Court Street. He reminded the Redevelopment Committee that 100% of the property owners and merchants on Court Street between "D" and "E" responded enthusiastically by letter in support of angle parking and that the diagonal parking will be extended to Arrowhead Avenue. Fred Kent, Projects for Public Spaces, gave a slide and oral presentation on the company's intent, approach, accomplishments and clientele. Problem areas were identified and various corrective action plans to resolve and revitalize same were suggested. Mr. Kent recommended deliberately slowing down traffic to allow drivers the time to look around and experience the downtown area in hopes of catching their attention and enticing a return visit to a store or restaurant. Committee Member Hernandez expressed concerns relative to the traffic congestion and slowing down of traffic. He questioned the impact this would have on public service agencies (i.e. , police and fire) responding to emergencies. Lengthy discussion ensued relative to the creation of active public spaces, strategic location of parking structures, street design and traffic control, stimulation of pedestrian activity and usage, suggestions for ground level retail businesses, rebuilding the City by resident involvement, issues for short-term studies and experiments and so forth. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE d1e:rd070893.min - 2 - JULY 8, 1993 alk� Mr. Henderson reminded the Redevelopment Committee the parking improvements would be on a temporary basis and serves as an experiment to allow time to collect data in order to determine the affect it would have on downtown businesses and traffic flow. RECOMMENDATION The Redevelopment Committee recommended that the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission conceptually approve the installation of temporary improvements relative to diagonal parking on both sides of "E" Street between Second and Sixth Streets. Forward to meeting of July 19, 1993. 3. "E" STREET TERRACE - CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Mr. Henderson indicated the prior Redevelopment Committee and the Community Development Commission approved the retention by staff of architects to prepare three design alternatives for the "E" Street terrace (formerly referred to as "amphi-theater") directly in front of the Convention Center. Development Specialist, David Norman, presented design features and cost information on each of the three design alternatives developed by TSA Landscape Architecture as detailed in the staff report. The objective was to create a public seating and performance space and join the area to the Court Street Square. Staff recommended approval of Conceptual Alternative Design No. 2 (Exhibit "D") in the amount of $47, 000 for the "E" Street Terrace. Staff also seeks authorization to advertise for bids for the construction of this concept after entitlements and permits have been acquired. RECOMMENDATION The Redevelopment Committee recommended that the Community Development Commission approve Conceptual Alternative Design No. 2 for the "E" Street Terrace be selected, developed into construction drawings and advertised for bids to facilitate subsequent consideration by the Commission. Forward to July 19, 1993 meeting. 4. REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING TIME CHANGE Kenneth Henderson announced that the Redevelopment Committee meetings will be meeting at 3:00 p.m. henceforth. Chairperson Pope-Ludlam would like to accommodate Councilmen Negrete and Oberhelman by scheduling committee meetings around their work schedule. Timothy Steinhaus, EDA Administrator, suggested changing the meeting day from Thursday. He also recommended combining the Redevelopment and Housing Committee as was once in the past. This would cut down on agenda preparation time and the amount of meetings. .f REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE d1e:rd070893.min - 3 - JULY 8, 1993 Mayor Minor suggested cutting down on the amount of committees. He asked that each councilmember be contacted to list the best time and date for them. RECOMMENDATION The Redevelopment Committee change the regular meeting time to 3: 00 p.m. until further notice. 5. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION There were no items for discussion in Closed Session. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 5: 10 p.m. APPROVED BY: Valerie Pope-Ludlam, Chairwoman Redevelopment Committee REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE dle:rd070893.min - 4 - JULY 8, 1993 REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING July 22, 1993 3:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairwoman Valerie Pope-Ludlam at 3:20 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. STAFF PRESENT Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Susan Morales, Assistant to the Agency Administrator, Economic Development Agency; John Hoeger, Project Manager, Development Department; David J. Norman, Development Specialist, Development Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Valerie C. Ross, Principal Planner, Planning & Building Services Department; Nancy Lawlor, Acting Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Patricia Green, Vanir Development Co. , Inc. ; H. F. Dominguez, Vanir Development Co. , Inc. ; Frank Schnetz, Downtown Business Association; Robert J. Temple, San Bernardino Community College District; Gene Wood, E. H. Wood & Associates; Gil Lara, Larcon Development; Bob Curci, Central City Management Company. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Bob Curci, Member, Downtown Businessman's Association, expressed his concern about the lack of information sharing between the Agency and the Downtown Businessman's Association with regard to the proposed State Consolidated Office Complex and Caltrans Buildings. Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam stated that some information with regard to the acquisition of property is confidential under the Brown Act, however, she did not have any reservations about releasing non- confidential information. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE nml:rminjul2 - 1 - JULY 22, 1993 a� Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, provided clarification relative to the Caltrans Building and the Super Block. Committee Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Negrete, to discuss the Caltrans project. Discussion ensued with regard to the status of Caltrans and the State Consolidated Office Complex. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended that the Mayor provide local business persons and major property owners with information regarding the status of Caltrans, the State Consolidated Office Complex and other construction projects. 1. VINCE CARLONE SMALL BUSINESS LOAN Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, provided background information regarding the proposed loan. He clarified that the loan was for $85, 000 for five years at six percent. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission. 2. PASEO LAS PLACITAS SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE MT. VERNON CORRIDOR Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, suggested that staff be directed to review and analyze the Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan, and provide an analysis to the Committee. He indicated that some parts of the plan are not feasible. Committee Member Negrete stated that the study should be reviewed, with an emphasis in preserving the tenants that are already in the area. Valerie Ross, Principal Planner, Planning and Building Services Department, and Susan Morales, Assistant to the Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained the difficulties with the plan. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission. 3. TERMINATION AGREEMENT Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained the reasoning behind the termination of the Owner Participation Agreement with American National Can. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE nm1:=inju12 - 2 - JULY 22, 1993 RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission. 4. WESTSIDE SERVICE STATIONS Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam indicated that there is a serious lack of gas stations on the West Side. Committee Member Negrete stated that there was a need for mini- mart type gas stations. Discussion ensued regarding the need for service stations on the West Side. RECOMMENDATION The Committee received and filed the staff report and location map covering previous and existing gasoline stations located within San Bernardino's West Side area, and recommended that staff be directed to pursue possible stations on the West Side and that E. H. Woods and Associates be retained to assist staff. 5. PROPERTY LICENSE AGREEMENT Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained that the proposed property license agreement would provide staff with more flexibility when entering into short term leases. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission. 6. UNIVERSITY VILLAGE - FINANCING ALTERNATIVES - VERBAL REPORT Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, gave a verbal report regarding the financing of University Village. Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam stated that priorities need to be evaluated before financing is approved. Committee Member Negrete requested a financial workshop to review projects. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended that staff provide a meeting date for a financial workshop at the Community Development Commission meeting on August 2, 1993. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE nm1:rminju12 - 3 - JULY 22, 1993 a� 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 4 :54 p.m. APPROVED BY: Valerie Pope-Ludlam, Chairwoman Redevelopment Committee REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE nm1:rminju12 - 4 - JULY 22, 1993