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Redevelopment Agency
REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 8, 1988
4:15 p.m.
The meeting of the Redevelopment Committee waa called to order by
Chairman Esther Eatrada at 4:15 p.m., in the Redevelopment Agency Conference
Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call was taken with the following being present: Committee Member
Esther Estrada; Committee Member Jess Flores and Committee Member Michael
Maudsley.
STAFF PRESENT:
Steven H. Dukett, Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency; Arlene
Berman, Administrative Deputy, Redevelopment Agency; John Hoeger,
Development Manager, Redevelopment Agency; John Wood, Project Manager,
Redevelopment Agency; Sue Gonzales, Project Manager, Redevelopment Agency;
Diane Roth, City Attorney's office; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to
Council; J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; James
Robbins, Deputy City Administrator; Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public
Works/City Engineer; Margie Vance, Recording Secretary, Redevelopment Agency.
Arrived late: Dennis A. Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney
IN ATTENDANCE:
Brian Townsend, Precinct Reporter/San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce and
Jim King, Southern California Gas Company/San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce.
1. Vacation of the A.T & S.P. Railroad Crossings on Main Street and
Broadway Street, between "I" and "J" Streets
Steve H. Dukett, Executive Director stated that the item before them was
referred to the Committee by the Commission.
Roger Hardgrave, Public Works/Engineering Director, explained that the
extension of "F" Street, South of Rialto Avenue, is an integral part of the
Central City South Project. The extension of "F" Street will require
approval of a new public grade crossing over the Santa Fe Railway. Santa Fe
has indicated that they would consider approving the new public grade
crossing, provided that a present crossing(s) is closed. Main Street and
Broadway Street are minor crossings and were selected as possible candidates
to be closed.
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Roger Hardgrave informed the Committee that a Conaultant is presently
working on the plans of Central City South and that he should be finished by
December.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee recommended that in order to better understand what that
crossing means to Central City South Project Area, staff is to prepare
the appropriate background information regarding this crossing. Also,
that a copy of the report regarding the study of Ennis Street be
prepared and presented to the next Committee meeting of June 22, 1989.
2. Setting of Public Hearing regarding the Miles House Restoration
Mr. Dukett, stated that this matter was before the Commission on June 5,
1989 and was continued to June 19, 1989 to allow the Developer to sign the
DDA. He informed the Committee that subject to the Developer signing the
DDA by 11 a.m., June 19, 1989, it is recommended that the Commission and
Common Council set a joint public hearing on the matter for July 3, 1989.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Committee recommended that the Commission authorize the setting of a
Joint Public Hearing of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community
Development Commission at 11 a.m. on their first meeting in July, 1989
to consider the sale of certain real property owned by the Redevelopment
Agency within the Central City North Project Area to Rock Enterprises,
subject to the conditions described in the staff report.
3. Master Services Agrel!llent
Mr. Dukett informed the Committee that a Master Services Agreement has
been jOintly developed by the Agency and the City's Administrative Office to
put together a comprehensive blanket contract that will allow the City and
the Agency to exchange services guided by both adopted Budgets. Staff
further stated that this agreement will be a significant improvement in
terms of how things are handled administratively in the City and the Agency
and to allow staff to move quicker once the Commission/Council make budget
decisions regarding how things should be done.
Jim Robbins, City Administrative Office, stated that a Memorandum of
Understanding for specific services will outline the appropriate billing for
services provided.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Committee recommended that the Commission authorize execution of the
Master Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino.
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4. Authorized upenditure levels pending approval of Agency's 1989-90
Budget
Staff gave a brief review of the April 6, 1989, meeting wherein the
Redevelopment Committee received and filed the AgencY'B 1989-90 budget
manual and proposed budget schedule. Staff told the Committee that due to
the various scheduling conflictB in May and June, the Committee requested
that a ReBolution be adopted authorizing the Agency to continue budget
upenditureB paBt July 1, 1989 at the Bame level authorized for fiBcal year
1988-89. Furthermore, Btaff Btated that the propoBed fiBcal year 1989-90
Agency budget will be Bubmitted in July, 1989, at which time appropriate
meetingB will be Bcheduled to review and recommend a final budget for
adoption.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee recommended that the CommiBBion adopt a ReBolution
authorizing Redevelopment Agency to continue expenditureB at budgeted
level for 1988-89 FiBcal Year, pending final approval of 1989-1990
budget, with allowance for increaBeB in BalarieB.
5. WestBide Task Force Incubator Concept - Verbal report
Brian Townsend, representing the Westside TaBk Force of the San
Bernardino Chamber of Commerce, addreBBed the Committee and Btated that he
waB repreBenting the TaBk Force. He explained that he haB had Beveral
meetingB with Dr. Tony EvanB and David Porter from Gal State University who
have agreed to everything the TaBk Force haB aBked for pertaining to the
Incubator Program for the Public EnterpriBe Center.
He gave a brief deBcription in conceptual termB of what an incubator was:
a) The Incubator will have Beveral bUBineBBeB that will have central
Bupport BerviceB, Becretarial, bookkeeping BerviceB, centralized
computer acceBB to the library (that already exiBtB in the PEC
building) .
b) The Library will be updated with the help of Cal State UniverBity.
They have agreed to help put together a bUBineBB Bection in the
library.
c) There will be a central conference area for all the bUBineBBeB and
alBo legal Bupport. All of theBe thingB will either be done gratiB
through BourceB like Cal State UniverBity or a variable COBt.
d) There will alBo be available BUBineBB and Management ConBulting
ServiceB through Cal State UniverBity through their Bmall bUBineBB
effort and that they will either be gratiB and/or through another
viable entity Buch aB the NBEC out of RiverBide, they have alBo
agreed to do it gratiB.
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He also stated that they wanted to offer below market rent rates
upon entry to tbe facility, and as they spend two or three years
gradually increase the rates on rent until they can graduate into
their own viable business.
f) There will be ongoing training seminars and workshops available to
the employees and the employers in the facility.
g) There will be interns available from Cal State University to work
with the employer, as well as professors to give of their time to
work with the employers on how to match their business rates or
business plans or record keeping from an employer stand point.
h) They will have NBEC to help them with financial assistance,
creating small business packages and any requirements that they may
have.
Mr. Townsend explained that one thing that the Task Force has been able
to do is to locate several successful incubator projects. One is presently
located in Santa Ana, which is publicly supported and it still exists. The
Task Force plans to visit these facilities some time in July. There is also
one located in Palos Verdes and is a very successful venture. Mr. Townsend
informed the Committee that he is currently participating in a Business
Incubator for Black Businesses located in Orange County. He stated that
thia incubator is privately funded, and that they are not getting any public
funding. He further stated that he wants to show that this incubator can be
done and went on to say that the Task Force will like to have one that is
publicly supported for a period of time until it can become self
sufficient. The Task Force is in partnership with PIC and also the Inland
Empire Purchasing Counsel they will be coming on a regular basis to see what
potential contractors exist in that facility to use with the major
corporations. Also the Task Force may solicit for funding from those
corporations, because many corporations set that kind of money aside for
incubators and small business projects of that type.
Mr. Townsend stated that Mr. David Porter of Cal State University has
agreed to help the Task Force with the financial needs required for the
incubator. Also, that they have the support of the San Bernardino Chamber
of Commerce.
Mr. Jim King, addressed the Committee and said that there is money set
aside in the Westside Task Force for a Marketing Brochure for the Westside
or the Incubator. He said that a book has been put together called "The
People" book which identifies 200 firms in Southern California that are
specifically out searching to actively purchase from minority woman owned
firms. These people expect and want the calls.
Mr. Brian Townsend, said that a full report will be available within 5
working days for the Committee's review.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee recommended that no action be taken at this time.
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Mr. Dukett, stated that this report represents the beginning of a
process that will include quarterly updates to the Committee/Commission on
staff's activities.
Chairwoman Estrada asked staff as to the number of agreements that are
currently in default.
Steven Dukett, Executive Director, suggested that a staff report can be
prepared pertaining to Development Agreements that are in default together
with a list of options for review by the next Committee meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee recommended that Current Activity Status Report be
forwarded to the Commission to Receive and File. Also, that a report
pertaining to Development Agreements that are in default together with a
list of options be prepared by the next Committee meeting.
7. Authorization to renew First Interstate Bank of California Loan
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Mr. Dukett informed the Committee that for the past three years they
have authorized a loan from First Interstate Bank. The purpose of this loan
is to legally cover the debt associated with making interproject loans.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee recommended that the Commission adopt a resolution
authorizing and directing the execution of a fixed rate note, security
agreement and other documents necessary or proper for borrowing a sum
not to exceed $4 million from First Interstate Bank of California as
funding for Administrative Expenses.
8. htz. Hollis. Coren and Associates Contract Aaendaent
Stsff informed the Committee that a proposed amendment to the contract
with Katz, Hollis, Coren & Associates. Inc. is needed in order to provide
for expanded services over a one year term at a cost not to exceed
$100,000. Mr. Dukett. expressed some of his concerns pertaining to the Katz
Hollis findings relative to the Agency financial status. He further
explained that of this amount $25.000 will cover the cost for professional
accounting subconsu1tants to assess and recommend necessary changes relative
to the Agency's current accounting systems.
Chairwoman Estrada, asked questions regarding why the Agency's financial
management systems were in such condition.
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Mr. Dukett, indicated that in order to answer these questions, it would
be necessary for the Committee to go into Personnel Closed Session.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 the Redevelopment Committee of
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino convened in
closed session to consider personnel matters at 5:10 p.m.
The Committee reconvened from closed session at 5:45 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBER MAUDSLEY LEFT TIlE MEETING.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee asked that the letter from Katz Hollis be shared with the
Agency's Accounting Manager and that she be prepared to report on the
matter at the next Committee meeting. Further, the Committee asked that
representatives of Katz Hollis and Stradling, Yocca, Carlsen and Rauth
be present at the next meeting to discuss the matter. The Committee
recommended that this item be continued to its next Committee meeting of
June 22, 1989.
9. Aaended and Restated Auto Plaza OPA
Mr. Dukett introduced the item and asked Mr. John Wood to provide the
Committee with a brief overview, Mr. Wood addressed the Committee and stated
that a proposed Amended and Restated OPA will substitute B & M for Orange
Show Plaza Associates (the Developer) with respect to the development of
these areas and provide for a longer build out than originally planned. On
June 6, 1989, the Developer, B & M and Agency staff completed discussions on
the basic deal points that are to be reflected in the Amended and Restated
OPA. John Wood said that subject to the Developer and B & M signing the
Amended and Restated OPA by 11 a.m., June 19, 1989, staff is requesting that
the Commission and Common Council set a joint public hearing on the matter
for July 3, 1989.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee recommended, subject to execution by Orange Show Plaza
Associates and B & M, that the Commission and Common Council set a joint
public hearing at 11:00 a.m. on their first meeting in July, 1989 to
consider authorizing the execution of an Amended and Restated Owner's
Participation Agreement (OPA) for the Auto Plaza.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting of June 8, 1989, was
adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Esther Estra a, Chairwoman
Redevelopment Committee
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