Inland Valley Development Agency

The meeting involved discussions and updates on several key items. Informational items included an update on the Third and Fifth Project (an EDA grant involving the City of Highland and San Manuel) and the progress of the UAS center, which included submitting another grant application and training the first cadre of students. A report on roadway updates indicated that improvements such as concrete work, signage installation, ADA compliance, and lighting upgrades in internal parking lots are on schedule. The board also addressed leadership elections, resulting in the appointment of Don Rao and Phil Duper as Co-Chairs, and Mr. Sutchel as Vice Chair. A significant discussion focused on the Airport Gateway Specific Plan, where the environmental consultant provided an update on the environmental impact report scoping meeting held on July 7th, noting that comments were similar to those received for the Eastgate project and that improving communication with local residents is a priority.

The meeting involved calling the regular meeting to order, followed by roll call. Discussions included corrections to the record regarding negotiating parties for a closed session item. The board recessed into and then out of closed session with no reportable action. In open session, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Mayor. The agenda was reviewed with no additions or deletions, though one conflict of interest related to item number eight was declared by Mayor Davis. Informational items were deferred due to the hour. The consent calendar was approved, following a brief discussion regarding construction timelines for related projects. A major portion of the meeting focused on considering and adopting the Inland Valley Development Agency Successor Agency budget for fiscal year 2018-2019, including detailed reviews of the ROOR fund and capital projects fund, noting that the ROOR fund is projected to reach a zero balance. Subsequently, the board considered and adopted the Inland Valley Development Agency Joint Powers Authority (JPA) budget for fiscal year 2018-2019, detailing revenues, expenditures, and fund balances across multiple sub-funds including the General Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Property Management Funds.

The meeting began with a closed session, which concluded with no reportable action. Discussions in the open session included updates on the relocation of the LAFCO tenant into their new lease space. A significant portion of the meeting covered the progress on publishing the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Inland Valley Infrastructure Corridor, noting a 62-day public review period closing on October 21st. It was clarified that the EIR focuses only on public infrastructure improvements (roads, bike lanes, storm drains) and does not propose land use or zoning changes. Board action included the approval of a lease agreement with Our Brew LLC for space in Building Number 58, allowing them to establish a craft brewery, tasting room, and patio space. Additionally, the board approved the award of a construction contract to Leonita Builders Incorporated, not to exceed $98,000, for the Building 48 Tenant Improvement project. The meeting concluded with a discussion regarding the upcoming evaluation and potential updating of the organization's five-year business plan, scheduled for the end of the calendar year.

The agenda for this meeting, which includes a Closed Session followed by an Open Session, covers several key areas. The Closed Session involves conferring with Real Estate Negotiators regarding the availability, terms, and price for multiple properties, including 1601 East Third Street, 275 N. Leland Norton Way, several parcels related to the former Norton Air Force Base, and the Norton Air Force Base Parcels Site 5/SAR. The Open Session agenda includes informational reports from the Executive Director, Development Director, and Administration Director on topics such as the 3rd Street Corridor, Foreign Trade Zone, UAS Center in SBD, and Alternative Work Week Update. Action items include considering and adopting proposed budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, awarding a construction contract for backfill and site work at the UAS Test Site, adopting a resolution modifying the record retention schedule and authorizing destruction of records, and planning for a Business Plan Update Workshop and a review of the IVDA Action Plan status.

The meeting commenced with a roll call followed by a brief executive session which resulted in no reportable action. Following the pledge of allegiance, the agenda included the election of a new Vice Chair, Isaac Sutro, who was nominated and passed unanimously. The consent calendar was approved unanimously. Key discussions involved an informational update on the assessed valuation within the IVDA Sphere of Influence, showing a 10.2 percent increase to over seven point six billion dollars. There was also an introduction of two new interns from San Gorgonio High School participating in an airport logistics pathway program. Further discussion covered a proposal to transition to electronic agenda packets to save an estimated $3,500 to $4,000 in printing costs annually. A significant portion of the meeting involved a detailed report on the redevelopment activities of the former Norton Air Force Base by John Magnus of Hillwood, noting progress on demolishing old buildings (4.2 million square feet demolished), construction of new facilities (15.2 million square feet built), and the successful attraction of jobs, emphasizing that the area has seen over 11,000 new jobs created.