2001 CC/CUA REG MIN Jul 17 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Information, Census 2000 and Redistricting City Attorney introduced Attorney Angie Castillo who presented a broad overview, via power point, regarding the redistricting process, more particularly, the City's legal obligations and options; history on districts; overview of census data; applicable federal and state laws; redistricting criteria; deadline of November 1, 2001; use of impartial consultant to perform redistricting project, hire legal redistricting experts or and/or use City Staff and BB&K Staff to perform the redistricting project; return to at -large electoral system; and, possible concurrent action regarding redistricting and referendum processes. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Community Sports Park, Big League Dreams City Attorney Carvalho recommended approval of the proposed agreements, contingent upon the acquisition of the site for the construction of the project and subject to any final negotiation points requested by City Council. Assistant City Manager Holliman stated final approval would be contingent on working out final details of land acquisitions. He recommended moving forward with the consulting arrangement under the agreements; however, he warned of the financial risk on the payment of the $300,000 management fees for construction to be paid up front. Discussion followed on acceptance of conceptual approval, alcohol advertising, land acquisition, competition, validation of business relationship, appointment of ad hoc committee, and, plan fees and `- consultant fees. Richard Odekirk, Managing Director of Big League Dreams, USA, pointed out that for the past two years, City Staff had thoroughly examined the company's financial records of existing parks. He asked City Council to make a commitment and a statement tonight to hire Big League Dreams and it, in turn, would agree to not continue discussions or open conversations with any other cities in the City's market place. He said that Big League Dreams was prepared to help the City solve the land situation. He asked that the City pay its fee for the next four months. Ron Odekirk spoke in support of the agreement. City Attorney Carvalho advised that two changes could be made to the proposed agreement: (1) The General Provisions, Termination of Agreement, Section 3.4.1.1 Ground for Termination and (2) further negotiation of consultant fees due. After discussion, City Attorney Carvalho offered to make changes to the termination section of the agreement, stating that between now and the next 90 days the City reserved the right to terminate said agreement, for any reason whatsoever; to add the proximity range of 10 miles; and, to include determined fees. Scott Latalier, CEO of Big League Dreams, USA, agreed to exclusivity to 10 miles, that during the term of consulting agreement, Big League Dreams would not have any discussions with any other community during that period. In terms of fee arrangement, he agreed that instead of it being front-end loaded that Big League Dreams would figure out the total amount of the fees, divide them into an equal monthly basis and pay those over the course of time, of the required minimum amount. City Council Mins July 17, 2001 4