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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02- Minutes REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING November 4, 1993 10:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Chairwoman Valerie Pope-Ludlam at 10:08 am. 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. Mayor Tom Minor was also in attendance. STAFF PRESENT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Ann Harris, Executive Director, Main Street; Dennis A. Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; David R. Edgar, Housing Manager, Housing Division, Development Department; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Jeanne' Fitzpatrick, City Clerk's Office; Sue Morales, Assistant to the Agency Administrator, Moe Estevene, Graphic and Design Coordinator, Development Department; La Vonda M-Pearson, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE None. 1. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Rachel Clark, City Clerk, discussed the possibility of the City publishing a Community Calendar for the publics use. She explained that the calendar could list important dates such as Council/Commission Meetings and all other key events that take place within the City. Ms. Clark indicated that mailing the calendar out to the public would help keep it informed about all City events that nonnally are not advertised on the public access television channel. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Imp:rminnovl - 1 - NOVEMBER 4, 1993 Moe Estevene, Graphic and Design Coordinator, Development Department, presented a community calendar for the Committees review from the City of Cerritos. He explained the bidding process that took place in reference to this item, indicating that the two (2) lowest bidders were located in San Bernardino. He discussed the possibility of combining the Quarterly Community Newsletter with the Community Calendar. Committee Member Hernandez expressed concern regarding all the various City organizations promoting the City. Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained that the Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes the tourism industry, Main Street promotes the downtown area and the Agency promotes the entire City. Mr. Steinhaus spoke about the use of the calendar versus a newsletter. Mayor Minor expressed an interest in the calendar concept and felt it would be a great public resource. He recommended approval of the concept and suggested that staff be authorized to proceed with obtaining additional information for the plan. Discussion ensued regarding the mailing list used to distribute bulk mailings. Ms. Clark stated that the City can work with the post office to ensure that no calendars are delivered to empty lots or vacant homes. Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam requested staff to compare costs with completing a newsletter, the calendar, and a combination of both. Sue Morales, Assistant to the City Administrator, recommended that due to the timeframe, the item be presented to the Commission after the Committees concerns are resolved. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended this item be approved in concept, and that staff address the concerns expressed by the committee regarding the cost and the mailing. 2. DOWNTOWN PLAN UPDATE Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, spoke on the short and long term goals of the downtown plan. He explained that the purpose of the update was identified in the six (6) objectives listed in the staff report. He stated that staff was prepared to retain Project for Public Spaces for a sum of$12,000 to make the necessary updates which were approved by the Commission approximately six (6) months ago. Mr. Henderson indicated that a portion of the funds for the update would be used to provide a list of the plans accomplishments to date. He stated that the plan would also include recommendations from PPS for a marketing brochure which the Agency would print at its expense. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE lmp:rminnovl - 2 - NOVEMBER 4, 1993 ��C Discussion ensued regarding the operations of the Development Department and Main Street. Mr. Henderson discussed various changes that would be made to the plan update and also the changes in the goals. Mr. Steinhaus stated that the cost to print the brochure would range between $7,000 to $25,000. Discussion ensued regarding possible development in the empty space near Jerseys Sports Bar. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended this item be received and filed. 3. WEST SIDE FOOD/GAS FACILITY Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, stated that staff was requested to conduct a survey regarding Service Stations on the "West Side". He stated that Texaco had expressed an interest in locating to the "West Side" and that ARCO would like to see how well the Highland and California Street Station performs prior to committing to another location in the same area. He requested the Committee appropriate direction to staff. Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam stated that she would like to see various competitors locate to the west side. She stated that she had spoke with ARCO representatives who commented on the business of the ARCO Station on Highland and California Streets. She requested that staff seek service stations that include mini-marts. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, spoke about the two (2) sites available for stations on the west side. Mr. Henderson stated that staff would re-contact ARCO and other stations to ascertain interests in locating on the west side. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended this item be received and filed. 4. ALLAN STEWARD LOAN AMENDMENT REQUFST Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, explained that this item referred to the Gas Company Building. He explained the unforeseen financing problems that Mr. Steward was having due to the FDIC and stated that Mr. Steward requested a loan extension of one year. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE lmp:rminnovl - 3 - NOVEMBER 4, 1993 Mr. Henderson explained the terns of the loan given to Mr. Steward indicating that over 80% of the gas building was leased. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community Development Commission. 5. LEASE SUBSTITUTION - 5055 HALLMARK PARKWAY Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, indicated that two (2) tenants currently occupy this building: Northcutt and Don's Electric. He explained that Northcutt was having difficulties in meeting its obligations and had subleased to the Civic Light Opera. He stated that the recommendation by staff would allow Northcutt to be replaced by the Riverside Civic Light Opera and become a primary tenant under lease. He indicated that additional information on this item would be discussed in Closed Session. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended to further discuss this item in Closed Session. 6. SAN MARCOS STREET IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended to continue this item until an opportunity to speak with staff. 7. QUARTERLY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER This item was previously discussed in conjunction with Item Number 1. 8. REDEVELOPMENT RETREAT Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam discussed a need for the Council Members to participate in a Redevelopment Retreat to become familiar with the redevelopment process. She felt an orientation, solely on redevelopment, would be a major benefit to Council Members especially those just elected. She recommended the retreat be held outside of City limits to eliminate any interruptions due to City business. Committee Member Hernandez felt the retreat should be held in the City and recommended either the Hilton Hotel or City Hall. REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE lmpmminnovl - 4 - NOVEMBER 4, 1993 Mayor Minor felt the retreat would be a good networking system for the Council Members, but felt uncertain about the retreat being held outside of the City. He indicated that if it was decided to be held outside of the City, that the members at least stay within the County. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of having someone underwrite the costs for the retreat. Mayor Minor felt the cost should be to the City. Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, indicated that staff would plan a Redevelopment Retreat and invite key city officials to attend. He stated that after the retreat has been planned, it would be brought to the Commission for its approval. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended staff coordinate a Redevelopment Retreat and present it to the Commission upon completion of the plan. 9. PAY INCREASE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS Mayor Minor agreed that the Commission deserved a pay increase but felt the timing for an increase was not appropriate because regular City and Agency employees have been denied increases due to no extra funds in the budget. Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam spoke about Council Members not having a raise since 1937 when the allocation was set at $50.00 a month. She stated that the Commission had a raise in 1986 to $75.00 a meeting. She stressed that the San Bernardino Council Members were the lowest paid members in the State of California. Chairwoman Pope-Ludlam discussed the limitations and reluctance of individuals to participate in the election process and also to become Council Members due to the small pay rate. She indicated that perspective candidates could not afford to quit their current jobs to become Council Members. Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained that if the Council was paid $2,300 a month, it would be an additional cost of$200,000 to the Agency budget; if the Council was paid $1,200 a month, it would add $144,000 to the Agency budget. Dennis Barlow discussed the legalities of the Commission approving themselves a raise. He felt it would be better justified to make the increase out of the City budget rather than the Agency budget. RECOMMENDATION The Committee recommended to the Community Development Commission that the Council receive a pay increase of$1,500 a month. a_ REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1mp:rminnov1 . 5 - NOVEMBER 4, 1993 6. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION At 11:53 am., 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. (b) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9c, the Redevelopment Committee of the Development Department of the City of San Bernardino will convene in Closed Session to discuss possible litigation. (c) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Redevelopment Committee of the Development Department of the City of San Bernardino will convene in Closed Session to consider personnel matters. (d) Pursuant to Resolution Number 5272, the Redevelopment Committee of the Development Department of the City of San Bernardino will convene in Closed Session to discuss matters of sensitive negotiations with development clients. 5. LEASE SUBSTITUTION - 5055 HALLMARK PARKWAY RECOMMENDATION During Closed session the Committee recommended approval of this r tem to the Community Development Commission. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 12:05 pm. APPROVED BY: VALERIE POPE-LUDLAM, Chairwoman Redevelopment Committee REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Imp:rminnovl . 6 - NOVEMBER 4, 1993