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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01- Community Development COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING July 20,1994 10:00 a.m. The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission was held in the Board Room of the Economic Development Agency,201 North"E"Street,San Bernardino,California and called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Norine Miller at approximately 10:10 a.m.,on Wednesday,July 20, 1994 . ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Commission Members Edward Negrete;Dr. F.J.Curlin;Ralph Hernandez;David Oberhelman;Jerry Devlin;Valerie Pope-Ludlam and Norine Miller. Absent: Chairman Tom Minor. STAFF PRESENT Timothy C. Steinhaus,Administrator,Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J.Henderson, Executive Director,Development Department; Robert Botts,Manager, Office of Business Development, Economic Development Agency;David Edgar,Housing Division Manager,Development Department;Sue Morales,Assistant to the Agency Administrator;Ann Harris,Executive Director,Main Street;Colin Strange, Project Coordinator,Main Street;Dan Stark,Executive Director,Convention Center and Visitors Bureau; Robert Hopper, Special Events Coordinator,Convention Center and Visitors Bureau;Fred Wilson,Assistant City Administrator;Dennis Barlow,Senior Assistant City Attorney;Lorraine Velarde,Executive Assistant to the Mayor;Phil Arvizo,Executive Assistant to the Council; La Vonda M-Pearson,Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Richard Brooks,The Sun Newspaper; Timothy Sabo,Special Counsel, Sabo and Green. 1. PROPOSED FISC AI YEAR 1994/1995 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET (Community Development Commission) Timothy C. Steinhaus.Administrator,Economic:Development Agency, stated that the proposed budget was for$97 million, 8% lower th<w last years budget. He commented on the Mission Statement for the Agency indicating that input was received from all Agency employees. REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:hnp:cmin7arl 1 July 20, 1994 Mr. Steinhaus explained that the budget was divided into departments with the largest being the Development Department. He indicated that state law also requires budgets to be listed by project areas. He summarized the changes in the budget which included four(4)new staff positions,and two(2)job reclassifications. MAYOR MINOR ARRIVED AT 10:17 A.M. I Mr. Steinhaus stated that the Agency was also requesting a 5% cost of living increase for its employees. He explained that Agency employees were not a part of any bargaining units and had not received an increase since 1989. Mr. Steinhaus concluded his introductory remarks by introducing Dan Stark. Dan Stark,Executive Director, Convention Center and Visitor's Bureau, indicated that the relocation of their offices had assisted the CVB in increasing its business operations. He distributed a packet to the Commission which contained various information regarding the CVB. He discussed the revenue of the CVB, its expenses and its investment returns. Mr. Stark discussed the various activities in San Bernardino that had enhanced overnight stays, including the Route 66 Rendezvous and the Renaissance Faire. He indicated that this year,Route 66 would include 31 events,58 activities and would receive extensive media coverage. i Mr. Stark indicated that one staff person in his office attended various conferences in Sacramento to enhance the networking between the state and San Bernardino. He stated that he was documenting the success of her attendance at those conferences. Commission Member Miller asked if the employees of the CVB were requesting a 5%increase in salaries. Mr. Steinhaus stated that those employees received a salary adjustment in April. Mr. Steinhaus introduced Ann Harris,Executive Director of Main Street. Ann Harris,Executive Director,Main Street,commented on the various events held at Court Street Square and events scheduled for the remainder of the year. She indicated that the various events had drawn approximately 60,000 people to downtown San Bernardino. Ms.Harris gave a presentation which included downtown business representatives which were assisted by Main Street. She stated that Main Street had assisted in the creation or retention of 824 jobs, 233,701 square feet of office space and a lease value of$21 million. The Commission Members expressed their appreciation to Ms.Harris for her hard work in the revitalization of downtown. Commission Member Devlin recommended a presentation be given showing tfie vast improvement of the downtown area with before and after slides. REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:hnp:cmin7arl 2 July 20, 1994 The various business representatives attending the workshop also commented on Main Street's work in the downtown area. RECESSED MEETING The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission was recessed at 11:05 a.m. MEETING RECONVENED The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission was reconvened at 11:13 a.m. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor;Commission Members Edward Negrete;Dr.F.J.Curlin;Ralph Hernandez;David Oberhelman;Jerry Devlin;Valerie Pope-Ludlam and Norine Miller.Absent: None STAFF PRESENT Timothy C. Steinhaus,Administrator,Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J.Henderson, Executive Director,Development Department; Robert Botts,Manager, Office of Business Development, Economic Development Agency;David Edgar,Housing Division Manager,Development Department; Sue Morales,Assistant to the Agency Administrator;Ann Harris,Executive Director,Main Street;Colin Strange, Project Coordinator,Main Street;Dan Stark,Executive Director,Convention Center and Visitors Bureau; Robert Hopper, Special Events Coordinator,Convention Center and Visitors Bureau;Fred Wilson,Assistant City Administrator;Dennis Barlow,Senior Assistant City Attorney;Lorraine Velarde,Executive Assistant to the Mayor;Phil Arvizo,Executive Assistant to the Council; La Vonda M-Pearson,Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Richard Brooks,The Sun Newspaper; Timothy Sabo, Special Counsel,Sabo and Green. 1. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1994/1995 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A EN Y BUDGET (Community Development Commission) Sue Morales,Assistant to the Agency Administrator,discussed last years operation of the Office of Business Development. She explained the creation of the EARS Program which includes Southern California Edison,the Chamber of Commerce and the Agency. She also urged the Commission to report to her any problems it hears about local businesses. Robert Botts,Manager. Office of Business Development, gave a brief presentation based on the upcoming plans for the Office of Business Development. 1-le also discussed the EARS program and the City's geothermal water program. REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:cmin7arl 3 July 20, 1994 A Mr. Botts discussed the Agency's marketing and education strategies. Commission Member Negrete informed the Commission that he was serving on a task force which was working with the job market and the school system beginning at the 7th grade. He stated that the purpose of the task force was to assist schools in training youth for high demanding jobs. Commission Member Curlin stated that the Office of Business Development should also try and assist in the reduction of crime within the City. Kenneth J.Henderson,Executive Director,Development Department,discussed the various divisions of the Development Department and the need for all departments to work together as a team. Commission Member Curlin reiterated his concern regarding crime in San Bernardino and commented on the problems experienced by businesses on Baseline Street. Commission Member Oberhelman questioned the Agency's commitment to completing the 40th Street Shopping Center. Chairman Minor explained that he requested the Agency work slowly on this project until he could receive more information on the commitment of the businesses in the shopping center. Mr.Henderson stated that the 40th Shopping Center would be a goal for the upcoming fiscal year. He stated that there was approximately$200,000 allocated for the north-end project area adoption process. Commission Member Pope-Ludlam recommended the Commission hold a special meeting to develop a new priority list of projects for the next fiscal year. Commission Member Hernandez recommended the Economic Summit meeting be held before the prioritization meeting is held. Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Hernandez, that the following motions be approved and adopted: MOTION A: That the Community Development Commission approve and adopt the fiscal Year 1994/1995 Economic Development Agency budget as recommended. MOTION B: RESOLUTION NUMBER 5401 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.5277 PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN STAFFING POSITIONS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO INCLUDE THE DELETION AND THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN POSITIONS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:cmin7arl 4 July 20, 1994 n_ MOTION C: RESOLUTION NUMBER 5402 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5279 PERTAINING TO APPROVING CERTAIN PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, GENERAL UNIT EMPLOYEES AND CERTAIN PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MID-MANAGERS TO INCLUDE THE DELETION AND THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN POSITIONS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; MOTION D: RESOLUTION 5403 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5280 PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPENSATION LEVELS AND SALARY RANGES FOR EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO INCLUDE THE DELETION AND THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. MOTION E: That the Community Development Commission authorize the Agency Administrator to establish and implement procedures for bilingual pay to not more than three(3) qualified agency employees in the amount of$25.00 per pay period. 2. ADJOURNMENT At 11:58 a.m.,the meeting of the Community Development Commission was adjourned to Monday, August 1, 1994 at 11:00 a.m.,in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North"D"Street,San Bernardino, California. Respectfully submitted: KENNETHJ.HENDERSON Executive Director/ Secretary to the Commission REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:cmin7arl 5 July 20, 1994 A AMA MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND THE JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MINUTES JOINT REGULAR MEETING August 15, 1994 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 held in the Council Chambers,City Hall, 300 North"D" Street, San Bernardino,California and called to order by Mayor Tom Minor at approximately 3:25 p.m.,on Monday,August 15, 1994 . ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor;Commission Members Edward Negrete;Dr.F.J. Curlin;Ralph Hernandez;David Oberhelman;Jerry Devlin;and Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Member Valerie Pope-Ludlam. 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;La Vonda M-Pearson,Recording Secretary,Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Richard Brooks,The Sun Newspaper; Timothy Sabo,Agency Counsel,Sabo and Green. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE A ENDA Jeff Wright,P.O.Box 2341,San Bernardino,made comments regarding Sunday's Newspaper Article written in The Sun. He also commented on the legality of chain link fencing around homes in San Bernardino. COMMISSION MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED AT 3:39 P.M. CONSENT CALENDAR -------------------------- JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:hnp:cmin8j2 1 August 15, 1994 Jeff Wright,P.O.Box 2341, San Bernardino,requested all items on the Consent Calendar be removed. 1. JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Hernandez, that the Regular Meeting of the Joint Powers Financing Authority be continued to Monday,September 19, 1994. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Curlin; Hernandez;Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES (Community Development Commission) Jeff Wright,P.O. Box 2341,San Bernardino, CA,asked if the minutes were true and correct. 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 meetings of July 5, 1994,July 14, 1994,July 18,1994 and August 1,1994,be approved as submitted in typewritten form. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Curlin; Hernandez;Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Development Department 3. OFFICE LEASE- 184 SOUTH "E" STREET (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Hernandez,to authorize the Executive Director to draft and execute documents for the lease of 184 South"E"Street to Don Wakefield,Artist,with a sixty-day lease termination clause. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Curtin; Hernandez;Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:cmin8J2 2 August 15, 1994 A 4. AWARD OF CONTRACT-POLICE STATION AND VALLEY AUTO SUPPLY DEMOLITIONS AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT/REMOVAL (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Negrete,to authorize and direct the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a contract with Environmental Control systems for the demolition and asbestos abatement/removal of the Police Station and Valley Auto Supply in the amount of$127,500. Furthermore,authorize staff to administer and execute change orders,limited to the amount of the contingency($19,125). Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Negrete,to authorize and direct the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents related to the demolition and asbestos abatement/removal of the Police Station and Valley Auto Supply. The motions carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Curlin; Hernandez;Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 5. CALIFORNIA THEATER-OPERATIONAL AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Hernandez recommended this item be referred back to the Redevelopment Committee. He felt the local arts groups should be included in the preparation of the questions listed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Kenneth J.Henderson,Executive Director,Development Department,indicated that he met with Susan Feller regarding her concerns about the contents of the RFQ. He explained that these concerns were addressed in the amended RFQ. Commission Member Oberhelman recommended the RFQ be as broad as possible so possibilities for potential managers are not limited. Timothy Sabo,Agency Counsel,Sabo and Green,stated that he did not have adequate time to review the RFQ prior to its placement on the agenda. He indicated that he, too,had concerns regarding its contents. Commission Member Hernandez expressed concern regarding the City's liability if any problems in the Theater are found by the Department of Planning and Building Services. Mr. Sabo stated that all problenn:c within the facility should be identified before the close of escrow. Commission Member Oberhelman agreed that the building should be made safe before the agreement JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:hnp:cmin8j2 3 August 15, 1994 n is consummated. Commission Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller,to refer this matter to the Redevelopment Committee. The motions carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Curlin; Hernandez; Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: Commission Member Oberhelman. Abstain: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN WAS EXCUSED AT 3:50 P.M. Mr.Henderson stated that the Agency had received information from Keith Stava,General Manager, Civic Light Opera, regarding the CLO's willingness to serve as interim manager of the Theater until a permanent manager is hired. He indicated that the CLO would like the Agency to deduct the agreed upon compensation for interim manager services from its current loan from the Agency. Keith Stava,General Manager,Civic Light Opera,explained that the CLO was currently booking dates for the Theater and would continue until escrow closes. He stated that the CLO would be willing to agree upon a rate for the position of interim manager that could be deducted from its loan from the Agency. i Commission Member Negrete stated that the possibility of having the CLO act as interim manager of the Theater was discussed at length during the Ad Hoc Committee Meetings. He indicated that the Ad Hoc Committee was in agreement with the CLO acting as interim manager. Discussion ensued regarding the negotiations for interim manager with outside consultants. Commission Member Miller spoke of the necessity of having an interim manager in the Theater through the transition period. Gary Kirby, 1505 Yardley,San Bernardino, spoke in favor of the CLO acting as interim manager. COMMISSION MEMBER CURLIN RETURNED AT 4:02 P.M. Mr.Henderson commented on costs associated with the operations of the Theater. Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Devlin,to enter into an interim management agreement with the Civic Light Opera in an amount not to exceed$5,000 per month. The motions carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete; Curlin; Hernandez; Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:hnp:cmin8j2 4 August 15, 1994 6. RUBA ENTERPRISES ARCO AM-PM STATION (Community Development Commission) (Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam's Recommendation) Kenneth J.Henderson,Executive Director,Development Department,commented on previous actions taken regarding this item. Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Negrete,to approve, in concept,an additional loan guarantee in the amount of$100,000 to Ruba Enterprises,subject to Valley Bank's approval of loan in the amount of$1,400,000; bringing the total agency loan guarantee to $1,400,000. (No Vote Taken) Commission Member Pope-Ludlam explained that the developer for this project had a tax lien for $100,000 which he was unaware of when he applied for the loan with Valley Bank. She indicated that the tax lien was on property that he had previously sold in Corona that was returned to him. Commission Member Devlin asked if the two property owned by the developer were tied together. He also questioned the financial stability of the property in Corona. Mr.Henderson stated that the bank stated it would not loan the developer the additional$100,000 if the Agency would not raise its guarantee to cover the full amount. Discussion ensued regarding the lien on the property and the banks willingness to negotiate on the terms of the loan guarantee. Commission Member Negrete made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Pope-Ludlam,to continue this matter until September 6, 1994. The motions carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Curlin; Hernandez;Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam;Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. RS-1 SAN BERNARDINO BASEBALL STADIUM Commission Member Hernandez made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Miller, to continue the matter regarding the financing of the proposed San Bernardino baseball stadium to September 6, 1994. The motions carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Negrete;Curlin; Hernandez; Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam: Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:hnp:cmin8j2 5 August 15, 1994 7. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION At 4:34 p.m.,the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission recessed to closed session to discuss the following: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Rancho Meridan,2686 West Mill Street;Meridan Terrace, 243 North Meridian;Orangewood Estates, 2160 West Rialto Avenue;Tropicana Estates, 721 East 9th Street. Negotiating parties: The DeAnza/London Group Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment AND Property: May Co. Building located at Inland Center Mall Negotiating Parties: Economic Development Agency staff, representatives of May Co.and General Growth. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition by lease and payment. 8. ADJOURNMENT At 6:02 p.m.,the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission was adjourned to Tuesday, September 6, 1994 at 11:00 a.m.,in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North"D" Street, San Bernardino,California. I Respectfully submitted: KENNETHJ.HENDERSON Executive Director/ Secretary to the Commission JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:1mp:cmin8j2 6 August 15, 1994 A MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING August 18,1994 6:00 p.m. The Special Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council,the Community Development Commission and the Joint Powers Financing Authority 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 6:00 p.m. on Thursday,August 18, 1994. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor;Commission Members Dr.F. J. Curlin;Ralph Hernandez;David Oberhelman;Jerry Devlin;and Valerie Pope-Ludlam. Absent: Commission Members Edward Negrete and Norine Miller I 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; Suzanna Cordova,Deputy City Clerk;La Vonda M-Pearson,Recording Secretary,Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Richard Brooks,The Sun Newspaper; Timothy Sabo,Agency Counsel,Sabo and Green. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Jeff Wright,P. 0. Box 2341,San Bernardino,made comments regarding Assembly Bill 2458. I COMMISSION MEMBER DEVLIN WAS EXCUSED AT 6:02 P.M. Ray Coronado,board member,Casa Ramona,commented on the necessity to have the City vote quickly on the funding allocations for the Castillo Day Celebration. He read a letter from his organization regarding its support for the Castillo Day Celebration. SPECIAL MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:cmin82s 1 August 18, 1994 COMMISSION MEMBER DEVLIN RETURNED AT 6:06 P.M. 1. RUBA ENTERPRISES ARCO AM/PM STATION (Community Development Commission) (Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam's Recommendation) Commission Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Devlin,to reconsider this item. The motions carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Curlin;Hernandez; Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commission Members Negrete;Miller. Kenneth J. Henderson,Executive Director,Development Department,indicated that the Commission previously approved a loan guarantee for the developer in the amount of$1.3 million. He explained that the developer was requesting the Agency raise its loan guarantee to$1.4 million due to a payroll tax lien imposed by the State Franchise Tax Board in the amount of$110,000. Mr. Henderson stated that this request was discussed by the Commission at its previous meeting and staff was requested to negotiate the term of the loan guarantee with Valley Bank. He explained that Valley Bank indicated it would not loan the developer the additional$100,000 without the Agency's guarantee for the full amount. COMMISSION MEMBER MILLER ARRIVED AT 6:12 P.M. Jeff Wright,P. 0. Box 2341,San Bernardino,spoke against the form motion approving this request. Commission Member Oberhelman made a motion,seconded by Commission Member Curlin,to approve,in concept,an increase of$100,000 in the Agency's loan guarantee to RUBA Enterprises,subject to Valley Bank's approval of a loan in the amount of$1,400,000,bringing the total Agency loan guarantee to $1,400,000. Commission Member Miller stated she would abstain from this item due to her late arrival to the meeting. The motions carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Curlin;Hernandez; Oberhelman;Devlin;Pope-Ludlam. Noes: None. Abstain: Commission Member Miller. Absent: Commission Member Negrete. 2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION At 6:15 p.m.,the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission recessed to closed session to discuss the following: SPECIAL MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:cmin82s 2 August 18, 1994 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Old Great Western Building 501 North"E" Street,San Bernardino Negotiating parties: Redevelopment Agency;The Royce Company Under negotiation: To provide instructions to Agency staff regarding possible acquisition of the old Great Western building,501 North"E" Street,San Bernardino. AND Property: May Co. Building located at Inland Center Mall Negotiating Parties: Economic Development Agency staff,representatives of May Co. and General Growth. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition by lease and payment. R 3. ADJOURNMENT At 6:58 p.m.,the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission was adjourned to Tuesday,September 6, 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 SPECIAL MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES KJH:lmp:cmin82s 3 August 18, 1994