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Home My WebLink AboutR3- Minutes r7. r+ MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MINUTES JOINT REGULAR MEETING March 2, 1998 2:00 p.m. The Joint Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino was held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California and called to order by Mayor Valles at approximately 2:02 p.m.,on Monday,March 2, 1998. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Commission Members Esther Estrada; Susan Lien; Rita Arias; Frank Schnetz; Jerry Devlin; Betty Anderson;Norine Miller. Absent: None. STAFF PRESENT Timothy C. Steinhaus,Agency Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Ronald E. Winkler,Director, Development Department; Huston T. Carlyle, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Timothy J. Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo and Green; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Teri Rubi, Executive Assistant to the Mayor;Jorge Carlos, Executive Assistant to the Council; Linda Hartzel, Deputy City Clerk; La Vonda M-Pearson, Clerk to the Commission. 1. PRESENTATIONS Todd G. Hooks, Manager, Office of Business Development, stated that the Business Recognition Award was being presented to Inland City Flowers. Mayor Valles presented the award to Debbie Cochran, Inland Center Flowers, and thanked her for their service to the community. CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Anderson,that the motions indicated by Consent Calendar items numbered "2"through"6", be adopted. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES TCS:lmp:cmn3j1.98 1 March 2, 1998 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Lien; Arias; Schnetz; Devlin; Anderson; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino,requested that the Council remove all items from the Consent Calendar and discuss them for the benefit of the viewing audience. 2. WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Mayor and Common Council) (Community Development Commission) (San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority) Commission Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Anderson,that full reading of the Resolutions and Ordinances on the regular, supplemental, and addendum to the supplemental agenda(s), be waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Lien; Arias; Schnetz;Devlin;Anderson; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES (Communily Development Commission) Commission Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Anderson,that the minutes of the Community Development Commission Meeting for the meeting date of January 12, 1998,be approved and adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Lien;Arias; Schnetz;Devlin;Anderson; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 4. AUTHORIZED AGENCY CHECK SIGNERS (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Anderson,that the following resolution be approved and adopted: JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES TCS:lmp:cmn3j1.98 2 March 2, 1998 3 RESOLUTION NUMBER 5537 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARIDNO DESIGNATING CHECK SIGNERS AND COUNTERSIGNERS FOR CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY CHECKS,VOUCHERS AND WIRE TRANSFERS,AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 5479. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Lien; Arias; Schnetz; Devlin;Anderson; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 5. CONSOLIDATED PLAN—RELATED ITEMS—PROJECTS 96-204,97-229,97-234,97- 235,97-236 (Mayor and Common Council) Councilman Devlin made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson,to accept these projects as part of the Consolidated Plan and authorize and direct the execution of Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Funding Agreements between the City of San Bernardino and the corresponding Agencies. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Lien; Arias; Schnetz;Devlin;Anderson; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 6. FERST AMENDMENT TO CDBG AGREEMENTS (Mayor and Common Council) Councilman Devlin made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson,that the following resolutions be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-70 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,AND THE SALVATION ARMY. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES TCS:lmp:cmn3j1.98 3 March 2, 1998 13 RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-71 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,AND THE MEADOWBROOK AMATEUR BOXING ACADEMY, INC. The motions carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Lien; Arias; Schnetz;Devlin;Anderson; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ---------------------------- ------------------ COMMITTEE CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items for discussion on the Committee Consent Calendar. END OF COMMITTEE CONSENT CALENDAR ---------------------------- 8. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION At 2:10 p.m.,the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission adjourned to Closed Session to discuss the following: MOTION: A : Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: 655 West Rialto Street Negotiating Parties: U.S. Government; Timothy C. Steinhaus on behalf of the Economic Development Agency Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment AND JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES TCS:lmp:cmn3j1.98 4 March 2, 1998 MOTION B: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—PENDING LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation—pursuant to subdivision(b)of Government Code Section 54956.9(b): One Case. MEETING RECONVENED At 2:43 p.m.,the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission was reconvened. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following members present: Commission Members Esther Estrada; Susan Lien; Rita Arias; Frank Schnetz; Jerry Devlin; Betty Anderson;Norine Miller. Absent: None. STAFF PRESENT Timothy C. Steinhaus,Agency Administrator,Economic Development Agency; Ronald E. Winkler,Director, Development Department;Huston T. Carlyle, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Timothy J. Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo and Green; Rachel Clark, City Clerk; Teri Rubi, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Jorge Carlos, Executive Assistant to the Council; Linda Hartzel, Deputy City Clerk;La Vonda M-Pearson, Clerk to the Commission. 7. CENTRAL CITY BONDS (Mayor and Common Council) Timothy C. Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic Development Agency, explained that this item was reviewed at the Redevelopment Committee meeting and referred to the Community Development Commission for review and recommendation. Rhonda Connolly,Miller and Schroeder, gave a thorough review of the Agency's bonds, its debt service, shortfall and ratings. She discussed the Agency's recommendation to lower its annual debt service payments by refunding two(2)Tax Allocation Bond Issues. She noted that with the current interest rates,approval of this item would save the Agency approximately$2 million. Councilman Devlin also noted that approval of this item would not extend the timeframe of the loan. He recommended this item be approved. Ms.Connolly explained the repayment structure of the loan. She also stated that before any funds from this loan are used,the action must be approved by the Council. JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES TCS:lmp:cmn3jl.98 5 March 2, 1998 Councilman Schnetz questioned the loan documents that are on file. He also questioned the format used for the documents. Timothy Sabo, Special Counsel, Sabo and Green,explained how the documents are prepared and the standard wording that is used in each document. Jeff Wright,P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino,asked questions regarding the refinancing of the bonds. Councilman Devlin made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Miller,that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-72 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN TAX ALLOCATION BONDS BY THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING A CERTAIN LOAN AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Lien;Arias; Schnetz; Devlin;Anderson; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. (Community Development Commission) Commission Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Miller,that the following resolution be approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NUMBER 5538 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING A CERTAIN LOAN AGREEMENT AND DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN TAX ALLOCATION BONDS BY THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commission Members Estrada; Lien; Arias; Schnetz; Devlin;Anderson; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. (San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority) Councilman Devlin made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Miller,that the following resolution be approved and adopted: JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES TCS:lmp:cmn3j1.98 6 March 2, 1998 J RESOLUTION NUMBER J-43 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NOT TO EXCEED IN AGGREGAGE$32,000,000 TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1998A(CENTRAL CITY MERGED PROJECT)TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1998B (CENTRAL CITY MERGED PROJECT)APPROVING THE FORM OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE FINAL FORMS THEREOF. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada; Lien; Arias; Schnetz;Devlin; Anderson; Miller. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 9. ADJOURNMENT At 3:58 p.m.,the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted: Ronald E.Winkler,Director/ Secretary to the Commission JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION MINUTES TCS:lmp:cmn3j1.98 7 March 2, 1998