Redevelopment Agency
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · October 16, 2012
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
October 16, 2012
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hafen called the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at
6:38 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 240 Water Street,
Henderson, Nevada 89015.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
The Secretary confirmed the Redevelopment Agency Meeting had been noticed
in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working
days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney
Ranch Recreation Center, and Fire Station No. 86, and by mailing a copy of the
Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List.
Present: Andy Hafen, Chairman
Sam Bateman, Member
Debra March, Member
John F. Marz, Member
Gerri Schroder, Member
Absent: None
Officers: Jacob Snow, Executive Director
Josh Reid, General Counsel
Sabrina Mercadante, Secretary
Absent: None
Staff: Robert Murnane, Public Works Director
Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Director of Community Development and
Services
Richard Derrick, Finance Director
Jonathon Nunes, Council and Commission Services Coordinator
Tedie Jackson, Minutes Clerk
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III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion)
Member Gerri Schroder moved to accept the agenda as presented.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman,
Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting
nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen
declared the motion carried.
IV. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
RDA-1 MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of
September 18, 2012.
(Motion)
Member Debra March moved to adopt the minutes of the September 18, 2012,
City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman,
Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting
nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen
declared the motion carried.
RDA-2 BOUNDARY EXPANSION
DOWNTOWN FAÇADE LOAN TO GRANT PROGRAM
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
Modification to the Downtown Façade Loan to Grant Program by expanding the
boundary area to include the entire Downtown Redevelopment area thus allowing
more eligible businesses the opportunity to participate in the program.
Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, stated that this modification expands
the boundaries to include all of the Downtown Redevelopment area rather than
portions of the Water Street District area.
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(Motion)
Member Debra March moved to approve the modification to the Downtown
Façade Loan to Grant Program by expanding the boundary area to include the
entire Downtown Redevelopment area thus allowing more eligible businesses
the opportunity to participate in the program.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman,
Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting
nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen
declared the motion carried.
RDA-3 TERMINATION AGREEMENT
OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
THE TOWNHOUSE MOTOR LODGE, LLC
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
Termination of the Owner Participation Agreement between the City of
Henderson Redevelopment Agency and The Townhouse Motor Lodge, LLC, for
reimbursement for a portion of the Participant’s proposed project, the
rehabilitation of a two-story, 6,750 square-foot blighted building in the Downtown
Redevelopment Area located on three parcels at 27, 31, and 73 S. Water Street
that was to be improved as a 21-room boutique motel and for other commercial
uses.
Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, stated that the developer has
requested to terminate this Owner Participation Agreement due to significant
changes in the economy making this project financially unfeasible at this time.
(Motion)
Member Debra March moved to approve termination of the Owner Participation
Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and The
Townhouse Motor Lodge, LLC, for reimbursement for a portion of the
Participant’s proposed project, the rehabilitation of a two-story,
6,750 square-foot blighted building in the Downtown Redevelopment Area
located on three parcels at 27, 31, and 73 S. Water Street that was to be
improved as a 21-room boutique motel and for other commercial uses.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman,
Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting
nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen
declared the motion carried.
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RDA-4 AWARD OF CONTRACT
CITY TOWER SITE CLEAN UP
CMTS NO. 512-13-0005
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
Award of contract to clean up approximately 2.25 acres on the southeast corner of
Water Street and Lake Mead Parkway, to ACE Demolition, in an amount not to
exceed $74,070.70.
Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, explained that the City hired a
company to clean up the City Tower site due to safety concerns. She displayed
photographs of the property before and after the cleanup process began, and
noted that the cleanup should be completed in a couple weeks.
(Motion)
Member Sam Bateman moved to ratify the award of contract to cleanup
approximately 2.25 acres on the southeast corner of Water Street and Lake
Mead Parkway to ACE Demolition in an amount not to exceed $74,070.70.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman,
Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting
nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen
declared the motion carried.
RDA-5 PROJECTS UPDATE REPORT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
Report on new and ongoing projects, events, and business activities within the
Cornerstone, Downtown, Eastside, Tuscany, and Lakemoor Canyon
redevelopment areas and the administration thereof.
Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, provided a projects update report on
new and ongoing redevelopment projects, events, and business activities within
various redevelopment areas. She also noted that the Downtown Investment
Strategy Update won the Debore Excellence in Planning Outstanding Plan Award.
(Motion)
Member Gerri Schroder moved to accept the Projects Update Report.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman,
Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting
nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen
declared the motion carried.
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V. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Member Schroder reported that she and Executive Director Jacob Snow met
with a business owner constituent on Water Street to discuss how the
businesses on Water Street can attract patrons during downtown events.
Mr. Snow will be following up with staff to discuss ways to help implement
suggestions.
Member March commended the Redevelopment Agency for receiving the
DeBoer Excellence in Planning Award for Outstanding Plan for the Downtown
Investment Strategy Update.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Agency, Chairman Hafen,
in concurrence with the Agency, adjourned the Redevelopment Agency Meeting
at 6:45 p.m.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012.
______________________
Andy Hafen
Chairman
ATTEST:
_______________________
Sabrina Mercadante, MMC
Secretary
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Council Chambers
6:30 PM 240 Water Street
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-1400 Henderson, Nevada 89015
NOTICE
Notice to persons with special needs: For those requiring special assistance or
accommodation at the meeting, please contact (702) 267-1400 at least 72 hours in advance.
"Relay Nevada", a service provider for hearing or speech impaired persons, may be
contacted by dialing 7-1-1.
The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time. All items are action items unless otherwise
noted.
Public comment will be taken on each agenda item as it is heard. If you desire to provide
public comment on an agenda item, please complete a green speaker card and submit it to
the RDA Secretary prior to the item being heard. Individuals speaking on an item will be
limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes.
Electronic backup for agenda items can be found on the City's website at:
http://www.cityofhenderson.com/city_clerk/agendas_back-up_minutes.php
Agenda Information Line - (702) 267-1440 (No. 3).
NOTICE
Parking for public meetings is located in the side parking lot of City Hall adjacent to
Basic Road or in the parking garages located on Water Street or at
Basic Road and Lead Street.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
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IV. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
RDA-1 MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of September 18,
2012.
RDA-2 BOUNDARY EXPANSION
DOWNTOWN FAÇADE LOAN TO GRANT PROGRAM
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Modification to the Downtown Façade Loan to Grant Program by expanding the
boundary area to include the entire Downtown Redevelopment area thus
allowing more eligible businesses the opportunity to participate in the program.
RDA-3 TERMINATION AGREEMENT
OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
THE TOWNHOUSE MOTOR LODGE, LLC
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Termination of the Owner Participation Agreement between the City of
Henderson Redevelopment Agency and The Townhouse Motor Lodge, LLC, for
reimbursement for a portion of the Participant’s proposed project, the
rehabilitation of a two-story, 6,750 square-foot blighted building in the
Downtown Redevelopment Area located on three parcels at 27, 31, and 73 S.
Water Street that was to be improved as a 21-room boutique motel and for other
commercial uses.
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RDA-4 AWARD OF CONTRACT
CITY TOWER SITE CLEAN UP
CMTS NO. 512-13-0005
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify
Award of contract to clean up approximately 2.25 acres on the southeast corner
of Water Street and Lake Mead Parkway, to ACE Demolition, in an amount not
to exceed $74,070.70.
RDA-5 PROJECTS UPDATE REPORT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Accept
Report on new and ongoing projects, events, and business activities within the
Cornerstone, Downtown, Eastside, Tuscany, and Lakemoor Canyon
redevelopment areas and the administration thereof.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under Public Comment cannot be acted upon at this meeting,
but may be referred by the Agency to the next Regular Meeting for
consideration. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes at the
discretion of the Chairman.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. The Chairman and Members may comment on matters including,
without limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting
procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this
meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration by the
Redevelopment Agency.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
Posted by 9:00 a.m., October 11, 2012, at the following locations:
City Hall, 240 Water Street, 1st Floor Lobbies
Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive
Fire Station No. 86, 96 Via Antincendio
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