Redevelopment Agency

CITY OF HENDERSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 18, 2018 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman March called the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. Chairman March announced this meeting is being video recorded and streamed live to the Internet. 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, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List. Present: Debra March, Chairman Gerri Schroder, Member Dan K. Shaw, Member John F. Marz, Member Dan H. Stewart, Member Absent: None Officers: Richard Derrick, Executive Director/CEO Nicholas Vaskov, General Counsel Sabrina Mercadante, Secretary Absent: None Staff: Jim McIntosh, Chief Financial Officer Ed McGuire, Public Works Director Michael Tassi, Community Dev. and Services Director Tedie Jackson, Deputy City Clerk LaCretia Shumate, Deputy City Clerk Alyssa Perea, Deputy City Clerk Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 2 of 8 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes 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: Debra March, John F. Marz, Gerri Schroder, Dan K. Shaw, and Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman March declared the motion carried. IV. ITEMS OF BUSINESS RDA-1 MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 2018 REDEVELOPMENT City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Meeting minutes of November 20, 2018. (Motion) Member Dan K. Shaw moved to adopt the Minutes of the November 20, 2018, City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Debra March, John F. Marz, Gerri Schroder, Dan K. Shaw, and Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman March declared the motion carried. RDA-2 LEGAL SERVICES INVOICE STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH REDEVELOPMENT Authorization to expend budgeted funds, in the amount of $118,633.00 for FY2019 to pay the Agency’s cost for legal services to Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, for work performed regarding the Cornerstone Shortfall Note and preliminary bond discussions. Anthony Molloy, Acting Redevelopment Manager, presented a summary of this item. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 3 of 8 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes (Motion) Member Dan Stewart moved to approve the authorization to expend budgeted funds, in the amount of $118,633.00 for FY2019 to pay the Agency’s cost for legal services to Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, for work performed regarding the Cornerstone Shortfall Note and preliminary bond discussions. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Debra March, John F. Marz, Gerri Schroder, Dan K. Shaw, and Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman March declared the motion carried. RDA-3 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT DOWNTOWN TENANT IMPROVEMENT GRANT ANJELINA AZIZSOLTANI REDEVELOPMENT Downtown Tenant Improvement Grant Award Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Anjelina Azizsoltani, providing grant funding pursuant to the Tenant Improvement Grant Program for interior improvements to the property located at 331 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada, in an amount not to exceed $7,370.00. Anthony Molloy, Acting Redevelopment Manager, presented a summary of this item. (Motion) Member Gerri Schroder moved to approve the Downtown Tenant Improvement Grant Award Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Anjelina Azizsoltani, providing grant funding pursuant to the Tenant Improvement Grant Program for interior improvements to the property located at 331 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada, in an amount not to exceed $7,370.00. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Debra March, John F. Marz, Gerri Schroder, Dan K. Shaw, and Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman March declared the motion carried. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 4 of 8 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes RDA-4 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT EASTSIDE TENANT IMPROVEMENT GRANT EYE CANDY, LLC REDEVELOPMENT Eastside Tenant Improvement Grant Award Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Eye Candy, LLC, providing a waiver to the Program Guidelines and approving grant funding pursuant to the Eastside Tenant Improvement Grant Program for interior improvements to the property located at 200 East Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson, Nevada, and commonly known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-515-001, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Anthony Molloy, Acting Redevelopment Manager, presented a summary of this item. Aaron Christensen, 200 East Lake Mead Parkway, applicant, asked for approval of a grant in the amount of $55,000.00 to decorate the interior of the building and boosting the amenities to appeal to clientele. He expressed concern that a $25,000.00 grant will require them to reduce the décor and amenities for the business. Member Schroder suggested the applicants apply for a business loan through a bank to make up the $30,000.00 balance. She asked if the applicant has reserves built into his business plan. Mr. Christensen replied they would be eligible to apply for a business loan; however, they prefer not take out a loan. He noted they have planned for six months of financial reserves. Responding to a question by Member Schroder regarding independent contractors for the business, Mr. Christensen explained that they have received interest from five people so far, and their marketing campaign to solicit more independent contractors will begin in January. He noted they anticipate an opening date of January 15, 2019. Member Marz stated that the Redevelopment Agency and the applicant are both contributing to this business; however, he believes the landlord should also contribute something to ensure the business is successful. He noted that he would support a grant for $25,000.00. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 5 of 8 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes (Motion) Member John F. Marz moved to approve Eastside Tenant Improvement Grant Award Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Eye Candy, LLC, providing a waiver to the Program Guidelines and approving grant funding pursuant to the Eastside Tenant Improvement Grant Program for interior improvements to the property located at 200 East Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson, Nevada, and commonly known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-515-001, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Debra March, John F. Marz, Gerri Schroder, Dan K. Shaw, and Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman March declared the motion carried. RDA-5 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT DOWNTOWN SIGN GRANT EYE CANDY, LLC REDEVELOPMENT Downtown Sign Grant Award Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Eye Candy, LLC, approving grant funding pursuant to the Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program for two (2) wall signs for the property located at 200 East Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson, Nevada, and commonly known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-515-001, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. Anthony Molloy, Acting Redevelopment Manager, presented a summary of this item. (Motion) Member Dan Stewart moved to approve the Downtown Sign Grant Award Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Eye Candy, LLC, approving grant funding pursuant to the Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program for two (2) wall signs for the property located at 200 East Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson, Nevada, and commonly known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-515-001, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Debra March, John F. Marz, Gerri Schroder, Dan K. Shaw, and Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman March declared the motion carried. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 6 of 8 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes RDA-6 AGREEMENT EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WATER STREET AND VICTORY ROAD "SITE A" BELLA HOSPITALITY GROUP, LLC REDEVELOPMENT Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Bella Hospitality Group, LLC, for a portion of vacant and partially improved property located at the southwest corner of Water Street and Victory Road, commonly referred to as “Site A” and identified by Clark County Assessor Number 179-18-218-004. Anthony Molloy, Acting Redevelopment Manager, presented a summary of this item. He noted a correction in the agreement on page 2, section 3, that the deposit fee should reflect $25,000.00 instead of $15,000.00. Stewart Hitchen, 89052, representing the applicant, concurred with staff’s recommendation. Tim Brooks, 89015; Windom Kinsey, 89015; and Amber Stidham, representing the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, voiced their support for this agreement. Member Schroder make the following disclosure: “I am an ex-officio member of the Henderson Development Association. I’m not a voting member of that. Also, at that meeting, Stu Hitchens is also on the Henderson Development Association. He abstained, for the record, and so did Windom Kimsey, who is the chair of the HDA.” Mayor March made the following disclosure: “I am a member of the Henderson Chamber Board, but an ex-officio member and non-voting member. This item did not come before us.” Chairman March commented that this is an exciting opportunity to bring more vibrancy to downtown Henderson. (Motion) Member Gerri Schroder moved to approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Bella Hospitality Group, LLC, for a portion of vacant and partially improved property located at the southwest corner of Water Street and Victory Road, commonly referred to as “Site A” and identified by Clark County Assessor Number 179-18-218-004. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 7 of 8 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Debra March, John F. Marz, Gerri Schroder, Dan K. Shaw, and Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman March declared the motion carried. RDA-7 AGREEMENT EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WATER STREET AND BASIC ROAD "SITE C" BELLA HOSPITALITY GROUP, LLC REDEVELOPMENT Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Bella Hospitality Group, LLC, for vacant property located on Water Street, approximately 350 feet south of the intersection of Basic Road, commonly referred to as “Site C” and identified by Clark County Assessor Number 179-18-811-001. Anthony Molloy, Acting Redevelopment Manager, presented a summary of this item. He noted a correction in the agreement on page 2, section 3, that the fee deposit should reflect the amount of $15,000, and that $5,000 is non-refundable. Member Schroder made the following disclosure: “I am an ex-officio member of the Henderson Development Association. I know that we received a letter in support from the HDA. As well as Mr. Hitchens is the vice chair of HDA, and he abstained, and so did the chair of HDA, Windom Kinsey.” Mayor March made the following disclosure: “I am a member of the Henderson Chamber Board, but a non-voting ex-officio member of that board. And this item has not come before us.” (Motion) Member Dan Stewart moved to approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Bella Hospitality Group, LLC, for vacant property located on Water Street, approximately 350 feet south of the intersection of Basic Road, commonly referred to as “Site C” and identified by Clark County Assessor Number 179-18-811-001. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Debra March, John F. Marz, Gerri Schroder, Dan K. Shaw, and Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman March declared the motion carried. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 8 of 8 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes V. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS There were no Chairman\Member comments presented. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency, Chairman March, in concurrence with the Redevelopment Agency, adjourned the Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 5:52 p.m. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2019. ______________________ Debra March Chairman ATTEST: _____________________ Sabrina Mercadante, MMC Secretary