HomeMy WebLinkAbout040296-rda_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES nforegular meeting ofthe Board ofDirectors ofthe RedevelopmentAgency of
the City OfRedlands held iDthe City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35Cajon
Street, at 4:44 P.M. on April 2, 1996.
PRESENT 8vvenLarson, Chairman
Pat Gilbreath, Vice Chairman
William E. Cunningham, Member
Gilberto Gil, Member
GeniA. 8. Banda, Member
Gary M. Luebbern. Executive Director
Daniel J. McHugh, Agency Attorney
LorriePoyzer. Agency Secretary
John Andrews, Redlands Daily Facts
Su|ipoaLuque, The Sun
ABSENT Nona
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 19. 1990, and the
regular meeting of March 18' 1090, were unanimously approved as submitted
Onmotion OfMr. Gil, seconded byMrs. Gilbreath.
NEW BUSINESS
Set-Aside Funds - Judith Wirtz-Gray - Administrative Services Director Pettus
said when the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors established the multi-
unit funding C@tegOry, their intent was tO provide assistance to property Ovvn8rS
tOimprove existing multi-unit housing stock. Target areas were identified, such
as Brockton/Lombard and Kay Court, to begin neighborhood revitalization. The
property |OC818d at 209. 213 and 217 Judson GtPgDt (OvvDUd by Judith VVirtz-
Gnay) meets the criteria for multi-unit rehabilitation funding. The Board agreed
to 8SSiSt K8S. Wirtz-Gray OD March 19' 1998' but asked that staff return with
more detailed information regarding the proposed improvements and a plan for
multi-unit funds.
Staff uacunnnngnded a plan which consisted of three components. The first
component involves prioritization of requests booed on the established target
neighborhoods. OU[iDg the VVO[kShOp SeSSiOO in July, 1995. the Board
identified Lombard Drive, Oxford []rive. Poet S[reet, Brockton Axenue, Craig
COUrt, and Kay Court 8Starget areas for improvement. Blighting C0OdidODS
and crime etoUehce indicate these neighborhoods need immediate attention.
Police Chief Nelson had suggested a condition be added to the set-aside
criteria requiring property owners to participate in the San Bernardino County
Crime Free K8U|b-HOUSiOQ PnOg[GOO' and this is the SeCOOd e|8Dl8Dt of the p|8D
staff ierecommending. The third component isthe identification ofthe types of
improvements the Board will allow tOb8funded byset-aside monies. Staff has
reviewed materials outlining property standards for the Crime Free Multi-
Redevelopment Agency
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Housing Program. In order to condition receipt of funds upon participation, the
Agency would need to authorize the following types of improvements:
1. Exterior security lighting, including photosensitive lights at all entrances.
Lighting for all activity areas, laundry facilities, walkways, and parking
areas.
2. Fencing for the perimeter of the property, especially between parking areas
and property boundaries. The program handbook recommends wrought
iron fences at least six feet high. This keeps the property from being used
as a "thoroughfare" and maintains visibility.
3. Solid core entrance doors with case-hardened steel single cylinder
deadbolt locks with one-inch throw bolts. Peepholes in the doors are also
recommended.
4. Landscaping to create planting barriers to ground floor apartment units (e.g.
pyracantha under windows). Low bushes and shrubs may also be utilized
to control pedestrian traffic patterns.
In addition to the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program recommendations for
property improvements, staff requests that the Agency Board allow the use of
set-aside funds for exterior and interior paint, dry wall repairs, upgrades to
current building codes, and fixture replacement. Upon board approval for
funding, staff will assume responsibility for administration of the projects. As a
function of the administration, staff will require property owners to submit a
minimum of three competitive bids. Expenditures will be verified and work will
be monitored through the inspection process. Mr. Cunningham moved to
approve the working plan as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Larson and
carried unanimously. Mrs. Gilbreath moved to approve the request for
redevelopment set-aside funds in the multi-unit rehabilitation category and
directed staff to take appropriate action for implementation. Motion seconded
by Mr. Gil and carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board of Directors' meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 4:53 P.M. The next regular meeting will
be held on April 16, 1996.
Secretary
Redevelopment Agency
April 2, 1996
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