ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Minutes
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
City Council Chambers
I.Call to Order/Roll Call by Mayor Robertson 1:05 PM
EDC MEMBERS PRESENT:
Deborah Robertson, Mayor
Ed Scott, Mayor Pro Tem
CITY/AGENCY STAFF PRESENT:
Sean Grayson, Interim City Administration
Robb Steel Steel, Asst. City Admin./Development Services Director Robert Eisenbiesz, City Engineer/Public Works Director
John Dutrey, Project Manager
Fred Galante, Deputy City Attorney, Aleshire & Wynder, LLP Tom Crowley, Utility Manager
II.Review/Approval of Minutes – Approved February 27, 2019 minutes for the record.
III.Review /Modification of Agenda Items for Discussion IV.PRESENTATIONS
1) Bus Route/Stops in Renaissance Specific Plan Area - Omnitrans and Lewis Hillwood
John Dutrey, Project Manager, presented this item, along Anna Jaiswal and the Maintenance Supervisor.
In addition, Glen Crosby, Lewis Hillwood presented information on location of possible turnouts.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Robertson and Mayor Pro Tem Scott were both happy to see the concern of turnouts addressed.
Mayor Robertson was concerned that Omnitrans has not made contact with anyone in our Public Works Department - Robert will have someone work with Omnitrans.
2) Renaissance Specific Plan Update – Lewis Hillwood
John Dutrey, Project Manager, presented this item.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Robertson and Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked about the patchwork being done and the aesthetics.
Mayor Robertson wanted to know why electrical plugs are up in the ceiling in California Fish Grill. They have said that they could be for TVs or electrical signs.
3) Introduction of Olive Grove Industrial - Phil Prassas
Robb Steel, presented this item, along with developer.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Robertson stated that her preference is to separate into buildings vs the one building. Robb Steel stated that they would work with Public Works on traffic signals and truck traffic. Robb Steel said some new studies would be needed. The Mayor would also like to see some new elevations.
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 CC-19-347 Request the Economic Development Committee Receive a Presentation on the Lancaster Choice Energy Program and Provide Comments and Direction on the Rialto Community Choice Aggregation Program.
Fred Galante, City Attorney/Tom Crowley, Utility Manager presented this item. Jason, City Administrator with the City of Lancaster.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Robertson and Mayor Pro Tem Scott said to go forward presenting this presentation at the Council Meeting.
2 CC-19-318 Request Economic Development Committee Recommend the City Council Approve Amendment #1 to the Construction Loan Agreement by and between the City of Rialto and Ayala@210LLC Increasing the Maximum Loan Amount by $300,000 to a Total of $4,000,000.
John Dutrey, Project Manager, presented this item, along with Fernando Acosta and David Cowan.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Crackle Barrel opening May 13th. Mayor Robertson said to proceed to Council.
3 EDC-19-348 Request Economic Development Committee to Recommend that City Council Approve Municipal Solid Waste Collection, Recycling and Disposal Service Rates for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Effective July 1, 2019.
Richard Niño’s from Burrtec presented this item.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor is asking if we do a rate increase do we do it each year or 2 or 3 year increase.
4 CC-19-341 Request the Economic Development Committee Economic Development Committee Discuss and Provide Direction regarding the Annual Update to the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Development
(This item went first)
Robb Steel, Asst. City Admin./Development Services Director, presented this item.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Scott said he feels that the Committee needs to have some discussion from developers on the fees. They would be best to tell us what they have experienced from other cities.
TABLED
5 EDC-19-302 Request Economic Development Committee Provide Recommendations on Composition of Review Panel for Building Services Proposals for FY20.
James Caro, Building Manager presented this item.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Robertson asked about BIA being on the panel, possibly a developer – the Mayor suggested Mr.
Hobbs. Mayor Robertson said to ask a Planning Commissioner and ask the Mayor Pro Tem Scott.
6 EDC-19-301 Request that the Economic Development Committee Consider Policy Questions for Service CFD Formation and for Infrastructure CFD Formation, and Recommend that Staff Initiate Steps to Conduct a Citywide CFD Analysis for New Development.
Robb Steel Asst. City Admin./Development Services Director presented this item.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Robertson said conversation with the Developers is needed.
Infrastructure question regarding the bonds – Lytle wants it to come back to the City.
V.AGENCY UPDATES
2) RV Spa Offisite Improvement Update.
Robb Steel, presented this item.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Robertson suggested that we sell the land and we require that they don’t put something else on it. She also wants them to check the lights out there.
3) Development Fee Refund at NW Corner of Cactus Ave. and Baseline Ave.
Update.
John Dutrey, Project Manager presented this item.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Never started construction and now they are asking for development fees back.
1) SBCTA/Public Works CIP Update.
Robert Eisenbeisz presented this item.
EDC COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Metrolink want to put in double tracking – but they have no more funds to complete projects.
VI.Upcoming Meetings/other Discussion Items
Next Meeting - May 15, 2019 – Combine April and May information VII.Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.