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The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Committee was called to
order by Committee Member Michael Maudsley at 4:01 p.m., in the Economic
Development Agency Board Room, 201 Borth "E" Street, San Bernardino.
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Roll Call was taken with the following members being present:
Committee Members Jack Reilly and Michael Maudsley.
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Timothy C. Steinhaus, Aclministrator, Economic Development Agency;
Stafford Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department; Phil Arvizo,
Executive Assistant to the Council; Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City
Attorney; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Roger
Hardgrave, Director, Public Works Department; Peggy Ducey, Assistant to
City Aclministrator; La Vonda Pearson, Acting Recording Secretary,
Development Department.
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1C0ji Takaishi and Geoffrey Harris, representatives of Subaru of San
Bernardino; Diane Feinberg, representative of Oranae Show Lincoln
Mercury; Rick De Zorzi, President of San Bernardino Auto Plaza Dealers
Association.
CODllllittee Member Maudsley asked to take item's numbered "5" and "6"
out of order.
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Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department,
explained to the committee the program and the conditions of the
program. He indicated the funds IllUSt be repayed if dealer moves prior to
seven (7) years. Be stated this would be an incentive for the dealers to
remain in the City.
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Committee Member Maudsley questioned desler location and product
line and how that would affect the loan.
John Wood, Project Manager, Development Department, explained the
penalties associated with the program.
Mr. Parker stated the funds must be used for marketing and the
dealers must submit to the Agency a marketing program for approval.
Rick DeZorzi, President of the San Bernardino Auto Plaza Dealers
Association, stated the dealers had formed the association immediately
upon conception of the idea of this program.
Mr. DeZorri explained how different models of cars would cause the
plan to affect each dealer separately. He indicated 60 - 70S of the
funds would be spent in the local community and felt this would increase
sales tax and jobs within the City.
Mr. Wood asserted dealers must be a member of the Dealer's
. Association to be eligible for this program. Bach dealer must also have
a marketing plan stating how they would use the funds to market their
dealership and submit it to the Agency, and also the Dealer's Association
must submit a marketing plan as a group to the Agency stating how the
marketing assistance would help them achieve their goals.
Diane Feinberg, representative of Orange Show Lincoln Mercury,
expressed her comments regarding the City not assisting all dealers. She
stated the Lincoln Dealership had been a major tax revenue for the City
and felt the plan excluding them was bias.
Discussion ensued regarding the implementation of the expansion
program and the qualifications.
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The committee recommended staff distribute copies of the proposal to
the Commission immediately, make the proposal available to the
public and take to the Commission meeting on March 16, 1992.
Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney, stated the other
dealers were welcome to attend the meeting and voice their views.
6. !mR&1mIVOLW COIlSOLID&'l'TOII
Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department, stated
Subaru Dealership would like to purchase the Volvo Dealership and
consolidate both in the auto plaza. He indicated Subaru had requested a
$400,000 loan to complete the consolidation.
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Mr. Parker discussed the terms and conditions of the loan and said
the tax revenue for the City would be approximately $163,000, and the
consolidation would also provide 49 jobs.
Committee Member Reilly stated they could possibly replace the
Subaru Store with a Hertz or Avis Rental Store.
Geoffrey Harris, SUbaru, stated the Subaru Store was small but sales
were favorable. He said they have the funds to complete the
consolidation but felt it was necessary to borrow the funds so they would
have cash on hand.
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The Committee recommended this item be taken to the Commission
Meeting for approval.
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Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department, stated
this item was referred to the Redevelopment Committee at the Commission
meeting of March 2, 1992. He said the Commission requested additional
information on the job ready projects.
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works,
list of projects to the Committee for approval.
description of each project.
stated he had provided a
He then gave brief
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, questioned
whether some of the projects would be fully or partially completed if
funded. She indicated the Mayor would encourage funding jobs that would
be fully completed projects. She said he would also encourage funding of
projects that would generate local jobs.
Discussion ensued regarding the priority for each project and the
amount of funds needed for completion.
Ma. Velarde stated there was a possibility the City would receive an
additional amount of federal funding for parks.
Committee Member Reilly recommended not funding the Fire Station due
to a lack of funds to staff the station.
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The Committee recommended approval of all items except Nunez Park,
Buckboard Park and the Fire Station to the Community Development
Commission.
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Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency,
indicated the original plans for the Police Station had been misplaced
and that staff was requesting $5,000 to prepare additional plans for the
new building.
Peggy Ducey, Assistant to the City Administrator, stated they had a
personal set of plans and they would like Archetype to draw plans on the
current status of the building.
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The Committee recommended this item be accepted as a receive and
file item.
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Jim Sharp, Project Manager, Development Department, discussed the
repairs to the Convention Center Roof/City Hall Plaza and how they were
completed. He stated there had been no signs of leakage throughout the
roof since the repairs were completed. Be indicated he had requested
assistance from facilities to help complete repairs and said they
responded very quickly. Be stated the total costs for the emergency
repairs was $8,500.
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The Committee recommended this item for approval to the Community
Development Commission.
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Jim Sharp, Project Manager, Development Department, stated they had
a proposal on the "Coffee Shop" portion of the first floor of the
building. Be said the restaurant was complete except for dishes, pots,
pans, etc.
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Stafford W. Parker, Deputy Director, Development Department, stated
the potential tenants have approximately $29,000 in the bank. He said
the wife does the books, and the husband cooks. They will be making a
living out of this business and he felt the parking aspect would not
cause a problem.
Mr. Parker indicated the restaurant would be Italian and would serve
lunch and dinner. He stated they would have a beer and wine license, but
no hard liquor license.
Committee Member Maudsley expressed concern over the restaurant
having an ethnic line rather than being a general coffee shop.
Mr. Sharp stated the broker, Schneider Real Estate, negotiated a 5%
commission for the sale. He indicated the broker had worked hard in
trying to find a tenant for the building and staff would like to set a
precedence for them to bring other tenants in.
Mr". Sharp" discussed -the -rent- issue- -and - said -f t- was". structured -to- -
-accommodate their risk for the business. He stated staff was requesting
$50,000 as a tenant reimbursement with $10,000 allocated to bring the
space up to code.
Discussion ensued regarding the other Italian Restaurants within the
City.
Mr. Sharp recommended installing clear windows and a Canopy outside
the restaurant for marketing purposes.
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The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community
Development Commission.
7. In.Tnmnr TO r.r.n1l1m SBSSIOII
At 6:02p.m. the meeting of the Redevelopment Committee adjourn to
Closed Session to discuss:
(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.
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There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment
Committee was adjourned at 6:16p.m. to MarCh 19, 1992.
APPROVED BY:
Michael llauda1ey. VictH:hailWlll
RedeTelo~t CGBaittee
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