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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 25, 2012 - OBMINUTES OF THE AZUSA OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY October 25, 2012, 6:30 p.m. The Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa met in Regular Session, at the above date and time, at the Azusa Light and Water (AL&W) Conference Room, located at 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California. A. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER — Chairman Robert Gonzales called the meeting to order. PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS: Gonzales, Frick, Lowe, Paragas, Romero, Woods ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: Englund ALSO PRESENT CITY OF AZUSA STAFF City Attorney Priest, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development McNamara, Administrative Technician Acting Assistant City Clerk Hernandez. Board Member Woods led in the Salute to the Flag. B. PUBLIC COMMENT None. C. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of Special Meetings of October 4 and October 11, 2012. Boardmember Lowe addressed the item staring that comments are missing from the meeting of October 4, that were made when addressing item D-1, a request from Dr. Reyes for an extension of a loan, as she requested additional information and supporting documents; the valuation of the property, the borrowers financial ability to pay, and justification for the 3 year extension; and under Boardmember's comments, she requested to place an item on the agenda of next regular meeting to discuss legal representation for the Boardmembers. 1 Moved by Boardmeember Lowe seconded by Boardmember Woods and *unanimously carried to approve the minutes of October 4, as amended and the minutes of October 11, as written, D. SCHEDULED ITEMS CONTINUED ITEM ON EXTENSION OF A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 613 N. AZUSA AVENUE, DR REYES. Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development McNamara addressed the item stating that this was first discussed at the meeting of October 4, at that time it was requested that additional information and supporting documentation be brought to the board for review; staff had difficulty assembling the supporting documentation and asked Dr. Reyes to attend the meeting to explain the status of his loan, his financial situation, attempts to secure a loan by refinancing his property, and present any documentation that he has available. Boardmember Lowe addressed the item stating that this loan is technically in default, at the October 4, meeting she requested supporting documentation, as it is to the best interest of all parties to substantiate whatever decision the board makes with supporting documentation, and asked Dr. Reyes the reason why is not able to meet the balloon payment, what are his assets, and information on the 2009 refinance. Dr. Reyes, addressed the item stating that he purchased his property cash, but the construction loan did not cover for the entire cost, at that time Redevelopment facilitated him a loan, and his goal was to refinance and consolidate all his loans, but the appraisal of the loan went down; inadvertently his loan became due and he approached the City to re -negotiate the terms; however, he was not aware that Redevelopment was dissolved and realized that it will be difficult to re -negotiate under the new process of the Oversight Board; he has requested a loan through Wells Fargo Bank which looks very promising and is now requesting a maximum of 6 months extension while the loan with the bank goes through. Discussion was held regarding the 26 years Mr. Reyes has had his practice in Azusa, the number of patients he sees on a daily basis, evaluations made, comparable sales, his rental income which covers for his expenses, foreclosure is not in the best interest, and his ability to make principal and interest payments City Attorney Priest stated that the extension of 6 months is from this date forward, to amend the resolution and agreement to reflect the extension to be to April 13; to amend Section F. of the agreement to "Maturity date to April 25, 2013" Section F to add "Borrower does not have sufficient funds to pay the remaining balance of the loan and that..." Moved by Boardmember Lowe, seconded by Boardmember Woods and *unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. OB -10-12 as amended, approving a 6 month extension of a promissory note for the property located at 613 N. Azusa Avenue. E. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Boardmember Paragas informed the Board that the Department of Finance (DOF) made a determination on the Redevelopment Obligation Payments (ROPS) III; the L&W loans, 2003 COPS and requested reserve were 2 denied; however, the Successor Agency will meet with DOF on November 14, 2012, to discuss these items; the reserve was rejected and may be an error by the DOF because they coded it as a loan between the City and Redevelopment, but it was the reserve from the future January 2013 property tax increment revenue that was requested in order to make the bigger debt service payments in August; the Agency receives a bigger portion of the tax increment in January than June, debt service payments are the opposite. Boardmemver Lowe addressed the meeting following up on her request at the October 4, meeting to put on the agenda an item for discussion to consider selection of the legal services for the Board; she submitted a sample of an item from another city to staff, she understands that funds for legal representation come from the administrative budget; and requested to put it on the next agenda as an action item. Discussion was held regarding Boardmembers placing items on the agenda, and it was consensus of the Boardmember to allow any Boardmember to place items on agenda. F. ADJOURNMENT It was consensus of the board to re -scheduled the regular meeting of November 22, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. to November 29, at 6:30 in the Azusa Light and Water Conference Room. Moved by Board Member Frick, seconded by Board Member Romero and *unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 p.m. City 9taff Member NEXT RESOLUTION NO. OB -14-12 * Indicates Board Member Englund was absent. RESOLUTION NO. OB -1.5-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 25, 2012. WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34173(d), the City of Azusa ("Successor Agency") is the successor agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34179(a), the Oversight Board has been appointed for the Successor Agency; and WHEREAS, the Oversight Board held a regular meeting on October 25, 2012. NOW, THEREFORE, THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND FIND AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section 2.. Approval of the Minutes. The Oversight Board hereby approves and adopts the minutes, in substantially the form attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 29th day of November, 2012 1, Robert Gonzales, Chairpergtrrf Oversight Board Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa ATTEST Yma Hernandez, Administrative Technician Acting Assistant City Clerk Oversight Board Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa I, HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. OB- l 5-12 was duly adopted by the Board Members of the Oversight Board of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof on the 29th day of November 2012, by the following vote of Board Members: AYES: BOARD MEMBERS: GONZALES, FRICK, LOWE, PARAGAS, ROMERO, WOODS NOES: BOARD MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS:ENGLUND Jana Hernandez, Administrative Technician Acting Assistant City Clerk Oversight Board Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency PAGE TWO