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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 21, 1987 - RA0 0 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING 21, 1987 7:47 P.M. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Chairman Moses called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL PRESENT: DIRECTORS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : DIRECTORS: COOK Call to order Roll Call Cook absent Moved by Chairman Moses, seconded by Director Cruz and Cook excused unanimously carried by roll call* to excuse Director Cook from the meeting. (Fighting fire at Castaic) ALSO PRESENT Also Present General Counsel Thorson, Executive Director Fuentes, City Department Heads, Redevelopment Project Analysts Steel and Katchen-Gall, Secretary Solis, Deputy Secretary Lara. There being no additions or corrections, the Minutes of the Min appvd regular meeting of September 8, 1987 and the Special meeting of September 15, 1987, were approved as written. The Agency approved soliciting request for proposals for consulting services to assist in the creation of a new redevelopment project. Five responses were received and staff recommended that contract be awarded to Gunn, Russell, Copenhaver and Company, Inc. After discussion, it was moved by Chairman Moses, seconded by Director Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call* to continue this item to the meeting of October 5, 1987, for more information, and detailed maps; further directing staff to set up a study session for the Agency and staff to discuss proposed boundaries. Moved by Director Cruz, seconded by Director Latta and unanimously carried by roll call* to approve an amendment to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Casden Development Company. The amendment allows for a 30 day extension to the agreement. This extension will not impair the anticipatead timetable of the project's implementation. On September 15, 1986, the Agency approved an Owner Participation Agreement with the Glen "E" Corporation, for the construction of a two story facility at Foothill Blvd. and Angeleno. The Glen "E" Corporation learned that they could not economically develop the project as a two-story facility, and have redesigned the structure. As an administrative matter, the Agency must amend the existing OPA to incorporate the design change and correct the schedule of performance to accommodate a realistic construction schedule. Director Cruz then offered a resolution entitled: Consultant for new redev.proj. area cont. to 10/5/87 mtg for more info & poss study sess. Amend to Agmt w/ Casden for 30 day extension appvd Amend to Glen "E" OPA 0 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. #402 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THAT appvng CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "OWNER -PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY amend to AND BETWEEN THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE GLEN "E" OPA w/Glen CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION." "E" Corp. Moved by Director Cruz, seconded by Director Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: COOK Moved by Chairman Moses, seconded by Director Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call* to receive and file City Treasurer's Financial statement, showing a balance of $2,374,775.91 as of August 31, 1987. Director Cruz offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS. Moved by Director Cruz, seconded by Director Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: COOK PLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Richard Medina addressed the Agency and commended them for their attendance at the joint meeting with the cities of Irwindale and Duarte in the spirit of cooperation. He further requested that the the same consideration be given to the business owners of the City by ceasing all proposed projects until a master plan could be created in view of the fact that the Raiders Football team would be moving to Irwindale. He felt that the Raiders move would alter the type of development in the City presently under consideration and that the Agency might want to review and possibly change some of the proposed projects. He further went on to state his objections to the approval of the 30 day extension to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Casden Development Company. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED TO THE END OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:07 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:45 P.M. Director/Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1987, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a). Moved by Director/Councilman Cruz, seconded by Director/Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency/Council: 09/21/87 PAGE TWO Treasurer's Fin Stment Res. #403 Warrants Pub Prtc Comments by R.Medina Recess to end of Cncl mtg Convened jntly w/Cncl Res. #404 Closed Sess 0 0 AYES: DIRECTORS/COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS/COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS/COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:47 P.M. Recess to Closed Sess DIRECTOR/COUNCILMAN COOK ENTERED THE MEETING AT 9:55 P.M. Dir.Cook AND JOINED THE OTHER MEMBERS IN CLOSED SESSION. entrd mtg THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT Reconvened 10:42 P.M. Moved by Chairman/Mayor Moses that Mr. Ron Legault be R.Legault to allowed to address the Agency/Council regarding a complaint. speak (died) Motion died for the lack of a second. Moved by Director/Councilman Cruz, seconded by Audit of Director/Councilman Latta and carried by roll call that the elected offi- City's audit of elected officials' expenses include Agency cials expnses expenses as well. Chairman/Mayor Moses and to include Director/Councilwoman Avila dissenting. CRA Moved by Director/Councilman Cruz, seconded by Adjourn Director/Councilman Latta and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:48 P.M. SECRETARY NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 405 * Indicates Director Cook absent. 09/21/87 PAGE THREE