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The Regular Meetina of the Redevelopment Committee was called to
order by Chairwoman Bsther Bstrada at 4:12 p.m., in the Bconomic
Development Aaency Board Room, 201 North "B" Street, San Bernardino.
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Roll Call was taken with the fo110wina members beina present:
Chairwoman Bsther Bstrada; and Committee Members Jack Reilly and Michael
Mauds1ey.
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Timotby C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Bconomic Development Aaency;
Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department; Phil
Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council; Dennis Barlow, Senior
Assistant City Attorney; Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the
Mayor; La Vonda Pearson, Actina Recordina Secretary, Development
Department.
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None.
1. FEDCO DIPkOVJ5I'mIIIS
Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department,
stated this item involved staff workina with FBDCO to improve its
1andscapina, undergroundina of utilities and the abatement of properties
located across the street from their store. He indicated the funda
requested would also provide assistance for its interior parkina lot and
prOfessional fees for the 1andscapina architect.
Committee Member Mauds1ey questioned the total cost of the project.
Timotby C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Bconomic Development Agency J
said staff was still workina on ways to finance the undergroundina of
utilities.
Committee Member Reilly questioned the location of the 1andscapina
improvements.
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Mr. Steinhaus indicated the landscaping would be on two (2) sides of
Mill Street and two (2) sides of Mt. Vernon Avenue. He said this would
include the frontage of FEDCP and also surrounding buildings.
Committee Member Reilly expressed concern over previous landscaping
work done at 9th and Waterman (IC-MART) where sidewalks were narrowed, and
suggested the committee be more selective on the landscaping.
Mr. Henderson explained there was a 50/50 landscaping program and
that the City would only be responsible for 50X of the total cost.
Mr. Steinhaus indicated that Chairwoman Estrada had questioned
whether or not the landscaping would be uniform to that of the City. He
stated there may be some differences between the landscaping designs.
Committee Member Maudsley suggested including some common items in
the landscaping plans such as trees and scrubs.
Mr. Henderson stated he would get more information on the uniformity.
Chairwoman Estrada stated when formatting this item for the
Commission meeting, clearly state the cost of the landscaping
improvements and also the parking lot improvements.
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The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community
Development Commission. They also requested that the information
regarding the uniformity of the landscaping be given to the Committee
Members before the Commission Meeting.
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency,
asked the Committee to take up Item Ro. 3.
3. FlIRlIfISBllIIGS PO. rRJI: POLICE a.........lft SEJlVICE OFFICE AT WEST SIDE
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lCenneth J. Benderson, Executive Director, Development Department,
stated this item involved a request for $4,600 to furnish the Community
Service Office (CSO) in the West Side Plaza. He indicated if the City
had property it was not using, the amount requested could be reduced.
Mr. Benderson said the COP facility would need to be in operation by
June 18, 1992, in time for the Alpha Beta grand opening. He stated that
New Frontier would develop a temporary facility until their new facility
was built.
Committee Member Maudsley indicated the COP Offices were used often
for various community meetings.
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Mr. Henderson said the facility would be approximstely 1300 square
feet and would allow detectives to complete their reports in the office.
Discussion ensued regardina the usage of surplus furniture that was
purchased by the plannina department when they anticipated movina to
another location.
Mr. Henderson stated that Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator,
was checkina records to see if the surplus furniture was being utilized.
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The Committee recommended this item for approval to the Community
Development Commission.
2. DISPOSITIO. OF AGElICY PKOPBJrrY
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency,
explained the City obtained property from EDA when EDA relocated to the
Annex. He stated this item requested the Commission to approve the
disposal of this property and that Facilities Management had been keeping
track of all the furnishings.
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The Committee recommended this item for approval to the Community
Development Commission.
4. 1IR1IWl1IIIT1IG AI!'I'lI SEDICBS COJITRACT
Timothy C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency,
stated this item was previously approved by the Commission to hire a
consultant to complete a Phase I Study on a Performing Arts Center. He
indicated Phase I was complete and staff requests Phase II be
implemented.
Mr. Steinhaus reminded the Committee that at the March 7, 1992
Budget Workshop, the Commission allocated $1 million for a Performina
Arts Center. He stated this request would be for $17,500 to prepare a
marketing campaign, develop a strategy on financing and investigate grant
possibilities.
Chairwoman Estrada stated the original proposal included additional
items which could be completed in-house. She felt this would save the
City several thousands of dollars. She said when the non-profit entity
is legally reestablished, the entity can meet with RDA on how to
appropriate funds.
Mr. Steinhaus stated staff recommended the $17,500 requested come
out of the $1 million previously allocated for the center. He indicated
if the Committee wanted to direct staff to use other funds they could do
so.
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Chairwoman Estrada stated her intent was not to use the $1 million
allocated at this time.
Chairwoman Estrada said Phase II of this plan would be to have
Caplan & Associates provide planning assistance and research to determine
other needs to establish the Performing Arts Center.
Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department,
stated if the Committee chose to differ from the feasibility study that
Caplan provided, that staff be so informed so changes to the priorities
implementation strategies could occur.
Chairwoman Estrada indicated Phase II of the project would take
approximately 60 days.
Committee Member Maudsley expressed concern over Caplan and
Associates completing a marketing study. He felt their research skills
were fine but was concerned about their marketing skills.
Chairwoman Estrada stated that for the funds indicated, Caplan and
Associated, would probably only be completing a preliminary marketing
plan.
Mr. Steinhaus confirmed that the plan the City would receive from
Caplan and Associates would be a strstegy to come up with a marketing
plan.
Lorrsine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, questioned other
projects completed by Caplan and Associates.
Chairwoman Estrada recommended this item go to the Commission
Meeting without s recommendation and ask Mr. Caplan to be present to
answer concerned questions.
Discussion ensued regarding the recommendation for this item.
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The Committee recommended this item be brought back to the Committee
for further discussion. They requested Mr. Caplan be present to answer
relative questions and concerns.
5. I-Rrnrv FAJDIS IE. J!IIPLOY\ounn: LTWrAGK AG..""..,,'"Y
Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department,
made a correction to the staff report stating that the request of
assistance was for $15,000 instead of $13,000 due to the amount of
employees.
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Committee Member Maudsley questioned why Lucky Farms did not have an
agreement with Agricultures of America Union.
Mr. Henderson stated Lucky Farms was a distribution center located
in the old Kaney Foods facility in San Bernardino, and that the actual
farm was located in Oakland, California.
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The Committee recommended approval of this item to the Community
Development Commission.
6. An.TflITn' TO CLOSED SBSSIO.
There were no items for discussion in Closed Session.
7. An.TOUlnvulJrr
There being no further business, the meeting of the Redevelopment
committee was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. to May 21, 1992.
APPROVED BY:
Bsther Bstrada, Cbairvoam
Redevelopment Committee
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