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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090704rda_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands held in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, at 3:34 P.M. on September 7, 2004. PRESENT Susan Peppier, Chairperson Gilberto Gil, Vice Chairperson Pat Gilbreath, Boardmember Gary George, Boardmember Jon Harrison, Boardmember ABSENT None STAFF John Davidson, Executive Director; Daniel J. McHugh, Agency Attorney; Michael Reynolds, Agency Treasurer; Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director; James R. Bueermann, Police Chief; and Lorrie Poyzer, Agency Secretary. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - The minutes of the regular meetings of August 3, 2004, and August 17, 2004, were unanimously approved, by roll call vote, as submitted on motion of Mrs. Gilbreath, seconded by Mr. Gill. Agreement - R&M Food Services, Inc. - On motion of Mrs. Gilbreath, seconded by Mr. Gil, the Agency Board, by roll call vote, unanimously approved an exclusive right to negotiate agreement with R&M Food Services, Inc. for the development of a sit-down restaurant on 1.15 acres located on the southwest corner of Eureka Street and Stuart Avenue in the Redlands Redevelopment Project, and authorized the Chairman, Executive Director, and Secretary of the Agency to execute the agreement. Agreement - Redlands Land Acquisition Company, L.P. - On motion of Mrs. Gilbreath, seconded by Mr. Gil, the Agency Board, by roll call vote, unanimously approved an exclusive right to negotiate agreement with Redlands Land Acquisition Company L.P. for the development of a commercial center located west of Eureka Street between the Orange Street off-ramp and the BNSF railroad tracks in the Redlands Redevelopment Project and authorized the Chairman, Executive Director, and Secretary of the Agency to execute the agreement. Resolution No. 380 - Participation and Preferences Rules - On motion of Mrs. Gilbreath, seconded by Mr. Gil, the Agency Board, by roll call vote, unanimously adopted Resolution No. 380, a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Redlands adopting rules governing participation and preferences for owners, operators of businesses and tenants within the Agency's Redevelopment Project Area. Rules of Procedure - On motion of Mrs. Gilbreath, seconded by Mr. Gil, the Agency Board, by roll call vote, unanimously proposed to make amendments to Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2004 Page 1 the Redevelopment Agency's Rules of Procedure as described in the staff report and that the proposed amendment be filed with the Agency's Secretary. Current Rules provide that one month's advance notice be given for amendments to the Rules; therefore, Resolution No. 381 will be brought back for consideration on October 19, 2004. Execution of Documents - On motion of Mrs. Gilbreath, seconded by Mr. Gil, the Agency Board, by roll call vote, unanimously authorized the Chairperson, or any Agency Boardmember if the Chairperson is unavailable, to execute approved Agency documents. The signatures of the Chairperson or the Boardmember shall be attested to by the Agency's secretary. NEW BUSINESS Status of Projects - Policy - Programmatic Alternatives - Mr. Harrison reported the ad hoc Downtown Development Committee, composed of Councilmembers/Agency Boardmembers Gilbreath and Harrison, has been meeting with staff, the economic development advisor, and other consultants and stakeholders to promote an approach to redevelopment in downtown that is driven by our community's values and its determination to enjoy a high quality of life. It was their conclusion that to effectively responded to an opportunity of this importance, magnitude and complexity requires that the City reactivate and restore to an operational basis its Redevelopment Agency with sufficient staffing, resources, and support from other City departments to successfully guide this phase of downtown redevelopment to completion. He reviewed historical information and data compiled by Ralph Megna, Economic Development Director, and City staff upon which they reached this conclusion and based their recommendations to: 1. Review and endorse the analysis, policy guidance and recommendations contained in the report. 2. Direct the City Manager, acting as the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency, to negotiate and return to the Agency at its next meeting a professional services agreement with Ralph Megna and his firm, Empire Development Solutions, for redevelopment project support and management services. This item should be accompanied by a budget for its implementation. 3. Direct the City Manager, acting as the Executive Director of the Agency, to solicit proposals from one or more qualified consultants to prepare the analyses and assessments itemized in this report and return with recommendations for action. This item should be accompanied by a budget for its implementation. Mrs. Gilbreath reviewed the past financial position of the Agency and the need to start the process. Mr. George said he would prefer to have an inside City-department rather than having consultant in order to have more command, control and accountability; he also felt we could have a director on board very quickly and that we should go out to bid for any consultant services. Mr. Harrison noted this was probably our goal however we owed it to the current projects and investors to maintain Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2004 Page 2 the momentum. Mrs. Peppier also expressed reservation about how we were going about it, and that she would like to see a budget breakdown and timelines first. She suggested holding a workshop as she would like more information to make a better informed decision. Indicating he was supportive of the process recommended by the ad hoc committee, Mr. Gil said it was "time to put up or shut up," and he wanted to give Mr. Megna the tools he needed to proceed. Ad Hoc Committee Report - Mr. Harrison moved to receive the report of the ad hoc Downtown Development Committee and endorse its findings. Motion seconded by Mrs. Gilbreath and carried with Mr. George voting NO. Professional Services Agreement - Mr. Harrison moved to direct Executive Director Davidson to negotiate and return to the agency at its next meeting a professional services agreement with Ralph Megna and his firm, Empire Development Solutions, for redevelopment project support and management services with the understanding this item will be accompanied by a budget for its implementation. Motion seconded by Mrs. Gilbreath and carried with Mr. George voting NO. Consultant Proposals - Mr. Harrison moved to direct Executive Director Davidson to solicit proposals from one or more qualified consultants to prepare the analyses and assessments as itemized on page 8 of the report (i.e. engage the services, on an interim basis, of a qualified firm to provide redevelopment support services and engage the services of one or more consultants to create a "roadmap" for future activities and operations of the Redevelopment Agency) and return with his recommendations for action with the understanding this item will be accompanied by a budget for its implementation. Motion seconded by Mrs. Gilbreath and carried with Mr. George voting NO. Chairperson Peppier asked that the budget information on these matters be clarified as she felts Boardmembers needed to be more informed about available funds, cost estimates of projects and timelines. Mr. Harrison concurred that a workshop would be valuable. Mrs. Gilbreath thanked Executive Director Davidson and Agency Attorney McHugh for their efforts. PUBLIC COMMENTS Traffic/Pedestrian Concerns - Mr. Emery B. Milroy addressed Boardmembers regarding traffic/pedestrian safety concerns at the intersections of Citrus Avenue and Cajon Street, Fourth Street and Citrus Avenue, and Eureka Street and Citrus Avenue. He also asked for a general upgrade of all crosswalks in town and suggested a more durable white paint be used. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board of Directors' meeting of the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 4:23 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on September 21, 2004. Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2004 Page 3 Secretary Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2004 Page 4