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Home My WebLink AboutR02-Economic Development Agency ""'.~C.-.N o o o - o IIBDBVELOPMIIIT COIMIftD o MIlfUTBS SPECIAL MDTIBG SepteBber 12, 1991 9:00 .... The Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Committee Chairperson Esther Estrada on Thursday, September 12, 1991, at 9:02 a.m., in the City Council Conference Room, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL l!'l.t. Roll call was taken with the following members being present: Chairperson Esther Estrada, Committee Member Jack Reilly and Committee Member Michael Maudsley. STAn' PRBSDT Timothy Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Deborah Marez, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTIIBRS Ilf ATTDIWICB , Dick Munsell and Diane Munsell, Galstian Family Trust. 1. S.&1I'I" &Im FINU. SHQPPIBG ""RId (BORrBWBS'r COIllfER OF R&!IBLIlfE !I'1'111n!'1' AlfD &1I1H1WIIIUn AVEImB) Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, provided a summary of the project's background relative to financing, tenant information and the proposed terms and conditions of the Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) set forth in the staff report. The Galstian Family Trust has requested a loan in the amount of $245,000 for tenant improvements, landscaping, paving replacement and painting. Staff recommended that the Redevelopment Committee recommend to the Community Development Commission approval of a loan to Galstian Family Trust in the amount of $245,000 based upon the terms and conditions set forth in the staff report and authorize the Executive Director to execute an Owner Participation Agreement to be prepared by Agency Counsel. He noted that Department counsel, Dennis Barlow, was preparing a development agreement that conforms to the request. Discussion ensued regarding the loan's security, anticipated cashflow at the shopping center, term of the lease, upgrade and cleanup of neighboring businesses, the impact of area's criminal activity on the center and plans and proposals for the architectual theme. SPECIAL MDTIBG KJB:dlm:5494R - 1 - IIBDKlIBLOPMIIIT ClMIIftD September 12, 1991 J4 o o o ~'- " Mr. Henderso~id it was believed there WOU1~ sufficient cashf10w based upon the proposed lease, to meet the terms and conditions of the form motion, and the Trust itself would also be obligated to meet any shortfall or to pay the obligation in the event Smart & Final or the Market Place defaulted. Dick Munsell, representative for the Ga1stian Family Trust, said the Galstian Family indicated a strong interest in working with the City in the planning and rehabilitation phase of the shopping center. He suggested a design study or a specific plan for the immediate area be developed which would include the participation of residents, immediate businesses and staff. The first step will be to paint and repair buildings. The next phase is selection of an architectural theme based on neighborhood input. RBCO-.rlATtoll The Redevelopment Committee recommended that this item be forwarded to the Community Development Commission for approval at the Septebmer 16, 1991 meeting. 3. ADJOUllBMBllT There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at 9:27 a.m. to September 19, 1991. APPROVED BY: ( ESTBBR BSTRADA. Chairperson Redeve10~t COBaittee SPECIAL IIIBTIlIG lOJI:dlm:5494R - 2 - RBDBVELOPIIDT COMIII'lTEE Septeaber 12. 1991 Jt1 o c o .~ ,<'"~O-P o o IlBDEVELOl'MBBT COIlMITTBE MIlIIUTES RBGlJLAR MEETING September 19, 1991 4:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Committee Member Michael Maudsley 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 present: Committee Member Jack Reilly and Committee Member Michael Maudsley. Chairperson Esther Estrada arrived at approximately 4:10 p.m. STAFF PRESENT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, arrived at approximately 4:35 p.m.; Kimberly King, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTIIBRS IN ATTENDANCE Tod McDonald, Taco Tia, Inc.; Thelma Press, George Webster and David B. Mariou, Sturges Center for the Fine Arts. 1. TACO TIA. INC. Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department summarized the staff report whereby Taco Tia, Inc. is requesting assistance with the construction of certain public improvements and the cost of widening Mt. Vernon Avenue at the northwest corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and Mill Street. Staff is recommending approval of both the Mutual Ben.efit RC30111tiullS frcmt.~e :~j;;:-thO-t.3t !ndustxlf.l P::::~-L Redevelopment Project Area and the Owner Participation Agreement. REGlJLAR MKBTIlIIG 427IH:kalt IlBDBVELOl'MBBT COIMITTBE September 19, 1991 cl/3 - 1 - (> o (> .~=-""''"'Y'' ._,.,..- o o Mr. Tod McDonald waa preaent to answer questions regarding the demolition of the existing structure and construction of a new, modern drive-thru restaurant. Discussion ensued regarding the City's new public improvement requirement for the widening of Mt. Vernon Avenue. RECOMMENDATIOll The Redevelopment Committee recommended this item be forwarded to the Community Development Commission meeting of October 7, 1991 for approval. 2. STURGES CEJIITD FOR TIlE FID ARTS - BAn LOAll Kenneth Henderson summarized the staff report and requested the Redevelopment Committee discuss the item and take action, as appropriate. Ms. Thelma Press, Sturges Foundation representative, stated it was a financial hardship for the Sturges Foundation to continue paying liability insurance for the Sturges Auditorium, but it is required to do so being the property owner. She requested that the Redevelopment Agency assume the Foundation's loan and that the City take title to the Sturges Building. By doing this, the City would take over liability insurance payments for the building and the Foundation would continue to make loan payments to the Agency on a more equitable level. Staff recommended approval of the form motion. The Redevelopment Committee directed staff to work with the Sturges Foundation representatives to structure an agreement that would enable the Foundation to eliminate its cost of liability insurance payments and continue to assure its prior contractual commitment of use for the building and loan repayment. RECOMMENDATIOll The Redevelopment Committee recommended this item be forwarded for approval to the Community Development Commission as soon as the agreement was reached between the City, the department and Sturges. REGlILAll IIBBTIllG 427lB:kak UDBVELOPMBll'l COIBITTBB September 19, 1991 ;)/j - 2 - o c c ,,-.,. o o 3. WEST SIm: PT.A7.A - ACllJn!\ousJ!rL WITH KASIK BASHIR AIm JURY TOWRSBIm Kenneth J. Henderson, summarized the staff report regarding the development of West Side Plaza. Staff recommended that the Redevelopment Committee recommend to the Community Development Commission approval of the Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency, Basem Jason Bashir and Mary Townsend, providing for the relocation of Jimmy's Market to 1620 West Baseline Street. Staff recommends adoption of the form motion. Chairperson Estrada requested that Mr. Henderson explain the agreement in which the improvements will be compensated to the property owner, Mary Townsend. Kenneth Henderson detailed the dea1points as itemized in the staff report. RECOMMDDATIOB The Redevelopment Committee recommended this item be forwarded for approval to the Community Development Commission meeting of October 7, 1991. 4. CITY-WIDB LAImSCAPIBG Kenneth Henderson summarized the staff report and recommended that the Redevelopment Committee recommend to the Community Development Commission that $338,000 in tax allocation bond proceeds be appropriated to fund the City-wide Landscape Beautification Program. Kenneth Henderson outlined the various programs and allocation of funds. Staff recommended adoption of the form motion. Chairperson Estrada expressed concern about the use of tax allocation bond proceeds, priority projects and the piecemeal approach to the landscaping and other beautification programs. Committee Members Mauds1ey and Reilly expressed concerns about the program budget RECOMMDDATIOB The Redevelopment Committee requested a more detailed budget, with a list of the projects and an explanation of the design cost, and that the Department report back with this information at the next Committee ouci::tliUj. ou UctobE:X lOf' 1991. MAYOR HOLCOMB ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.. IlBGDLU IIDTIBG 4271H: ltalt RBDBVELOPIIEft COMMITTEE SepteBber 19. 1991 - 3 - )8 o Q Q . ..~ , o o 5 . WATBIlIWI OFF -RAIIP IMPROv J5I'WIl:S FllRDIBG Kenneth Henderson summarized the staff report and recommended that the Redevelopment Committee recommend to the Community Development Commission and the Mayor and Common Council, approval of the benefit resolutions providing for funding the Waterman Off-Ramp Improvements from bond proceeds from the Tri-City Redevelopment Project Area bond proceeds and rescinding prior resolutions that contemplated a loan of funds from the Southeast Industrial Park Redevelopment Project Area. Staff recommends adoption of the form motion. RECOMMnDATIOR The Redevelopment Committee recommended this item be forwarded for approval to the Community Development Commission meeting of October 7, 1991. 6. STATER BROTHERS SECORD AIIE1mMIlRT Kenneth Henderson summarized the staff report which requested the Redevelopment Committee recommend to the Community Development Commission approval of a Second Amendment to the Owner Participation Agreement between Stater Brothers Development, Inc., and the Development Department of the City of San Bernardino. RECOMMnDATIOR The Redevelopment Committee recommended this item be forwarded for approval to the Community Development Commission meeting of October 7, 1991. 7. ADJOURII TO CLOSED SESSIOR of the Closed Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Redevelopment Committee Development Department cif the City of San Bernardino will convene in Session to consider personnel matters. REGULAR IlEETIBG 427lB:kak -4- REDEVELOPMERT COllfirrEE September 19. 1991 c26 () c c , o o 8. ADJOUlnUlEBT There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at approximately 5:30 p.m., to October 10, 1991. APPROVED BY: ESTllBR ESTRADA, Chairperson Redevelopment Committee 4271H:kak RKGDLAR IIDTIIG 427IB:kalt - 5 - llKDJ;vJ5LOPIIBft COIMITTEE September 19, 1991 J!J o o o M~"" o IlEDBVELOPImIr COIIIIrrBB o IIINU'TES RBc:oLAIl IIBBTIIG October 24. 1991 4:00 p... The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to order by Committee Member Michael Maudsley at 4:03 p.m.. in the Economic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino. ROLL r.i'.I. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Committee Member Jack Reilly and Committee Member Michael Maudsley. Absent: Chairperson Esther Estrada. STA VII' PRBSBlIT Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency; Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department; Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Ray Salvador, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor; Denise Mooniem, Assistant Planner, Planning and Building Services; Ann Harris, Executive Director, Main Street; Kimberly King, Recording Secretary, Development Department. OTHERS IN ATTIlIIIlAIII!R None. 1. FIVE LEVEL pAlin': STRDCTORB Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency, outlined, using graphics, the plan of action for landscaping level five of the five-level parking structure, stating that the Commission referred "the item back to the Committee to reduce the scope and scale of landscaping and corresponding cost. Mr. Steinhaus went on to say that the Development Department would have a landscape architect review the plan to comply with Commission direction. Committee Member Maudsley verbally underscored the need for simplicity in the project's implementation to assure completion at a reasonable price. Councilman Reilly stated there should be a plant selection and basic landscape theme which would be conducive to the survival of trees and plants due to the intense heat from the surrounding buildings and glare off the white asphalt during the summer months. REc:oLAIl IIBBTIIIG 4334H:dla IlEDBVBLOPImIr COMMIrrBB October 24. 1991 1 ole. o o o o o RBCOIlMDDATIOII The Redevelopment Committee recommended staff resubmit a basic landscaping plan and provide new cost estimates at the next Committee meeting on November 7, 1991. 2. DOWI!lTOWII SPECIFIC PI.A. Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, summarized the staff report for the Redevelopment Committee and discussed the feasibility of creating a downtown specific plan, consideration of establishing plan boundaries and the inclusion of the Rancon, Larcon, Urban Garden and Five-Level Parking Structure Landscaping projects in the Committee's deliberations. Mr. Henderson stated that this was an opportune time for the Commission and staff to consider the development of a specific plan or alternative strategy to facilitate flexibility, a comprehensive plan and speedy results. He noted that staff will be reviewing the information collected through the various landscaping studies to determine what components should be icorporated into the alternate plan. RBCO-.oATIOII The Redevelopment Committee recommended staff assemble all pertinent existing downtown plana and meet with outside donsultant staff to review such plana with the objective of preparing an analysis of applicable state/federal environmental guidelines and comparing the advantages/disadvantages of a specific plan versus a more flexible plan. The matter will be brought back to the Committee when the alternative plan has been developed. 3. BBW AGB WADI TBCIIBOLOG!' JIIIPLODIKlft' LJ_ACR ACIlI:,,,,",,..r Councilman Maudsley and Councilman Reilly said they had both read the background information and staff report, determined it to be justifiable and self-explanatory and concurred with the recommendation of staff. RBCOMImIIlATI011 The Redevelopment Committee moved staff recommendation that the Community Development Commission authorize execute an Employment Linkage Program Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency and New Age Water Technology and the titled item be forwarded for approval to the Community Development Commission meeting of November 4, 1991. 4. CLOSED SESSIOII There were no Closed Session items for discussion. REGULn IIDTIlIG 4334B:clla RBDEVELOPIIBII1' COMMITTEE October 24, 1991 2 ~.." :it... o o o o o 5. An.TOURBMBBr There beina no further business, the meetina of the Redevelopment Committee was adjourned at approximately 5:00 p.m., to November 7, 1991. APPROVED BY: Michael Maudsley, Vice Chairperson Redevelopment Committee c IlEGULAR MBBrIllG 4334B:dlJt IlEDIVELOPIIIlI'r COIIIIrrD October 24. 1991 3 ~