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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 21, 1989 - RA0 • CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 210 1989 - 7:46 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, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : DIRECTORS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Acting General Counsel Woods, Executive Director Fuentes, City Department Heads, Redevelopment Director Steel, Business Marketing/Public Information Officer Katchen-Gall, Secretary Solis, Deputy Secretary Lara. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 1989, were approved as amended. Call to order Roll Call Also Present Min appvd as amended Redevelopment Law requires the Board to approve an Annual Annual Rpt Report which contains the following: the financial audit for the previous fiscal year; a fiscal statement describing pertinent bond and tax increment information; and a report on housing and displacement activities. Director Latta then offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1988. Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Additional, yet unanticipated work was necessary to successfully complete the downtown commercial rehabilitation program. Therefore, it was moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to approve a change order in the amount of $29,182.33 for Homer Dunn Decorating, Inc. The Agency solicited proposals for professional architectural services for the rehabilitation of building facades on the east side of Azusa Avenue, north of Sixth Street to the railroad tracks. Five proposals were received. It was moved by Director Avila, seconded by Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the architectural services of the Arroyo Group to provide a comprehensive facade treatment program for the area in question; further directing staff to negotiate a professional services contract with the Arroyo Group. Res. #549 receive & file Annual Report Change Order H.Dunn Deco. Inc. Proposals for archi- tectural services e/side of Azusa Arroyo Group appvd 0 6 In accordance with California Community Redevelopment law, the preliminary report, redevelopment plan and the negative declaration for the proposed Ranch Center Redevelopment Project Area must be approved for transmittal to the Planning Commission, representatives of the County and various affected taxing agencies for review and comment. Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE PROPOSED PRELIMINARY REPORT, REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE RANCH CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Moved by Director Stemrich, seconded by Director Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: Ranch Cntr reports for inspection by ctn agen- cies Res. #550 auth trans- mittal of Prelim rpt plan & neg dec for Ranch Center AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Executive Director advised that the reports in question Rpts need to needed to be amended by the Developer, as Director be amended Stemrich's name was omitted and Director Naranjo's name was (typos) misspelled. The Board requested additional information on AB 160 AB 160 (Mountjoy), which would eliminate a redevelopment agency's which would ability to acquire property through eminent domain for all eliminate new projects. While this bill would not affect current eminent do - project areas, it might impede future efforts. The League main of California Cities opposes the Bill as does the Community Redevelopment Agencies Association. Redevelopment Director Steel addressed this item stating Comments that this Bill would eliminate eminent domain for both Steel commercial and residential properties. Our current projects would not be affected, however, future developments could be affected if the Bill is passed. Discussion was held with the Agency regarding aspects of General this Bill. Mr. Steel advised that the Agency presently does discussion not have eminent domain for residential property in the West End Project Area, but does in the Central Business District Area. The Agency can always exclude residential property when a project area is being formed, as was done in the West End. This Bill, if passed, would eliminate all eminent domain for local agencies. It was then moved by Director Latta, seconded by Chairman Ltr of oppo- Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to oppose AS 160 sition re: and direct staff to submit the letter of opposition, as AS 160 drafted. Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Stemrich and Agency Treas unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file Agency Fin Stment Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance of $3,595,716.09, as of January 31, 1989. Director Avila offered two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. #'s 551 AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF & 552 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS. Warrants Moved by Director Avila, seconded by Director Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolutions passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: 02/21/89 PAGE TWO 0 6 AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Art Morales addressed the Agency and stated that he felt eminent domain was needed in a lot of areas, such as the old Boys Market. He also stated that Azusa Herald reporter Dave Fondler wrote a very good article regarding redevelopment of the downtown area, and was upset that the editor of the paper did not put it on the front page, instead he printed an article regarding the recall proceedings. Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF 8:03 P.M. During the Scheduled portion of the City Council meeting, it was ascertained that a Closed Session was needed for both Agency and Council. It was then moved by Councilwoman/Director Avila, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to that prior action to adjourn the Agency be amended to reflect a recess to end of the City Council meeting. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:26 P.M. Director/Councilman Latta 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 FEBRUARY 211 1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a), (b) AND (c). Moved by Director/Councilman Latta, seconded by Director/Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency/Council: AYES: DIRECTORS/COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS/COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS/COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:27 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL AT 10:12 P.M. Acting City Attorney/General Counsel advised that during the Closed Session the Council took action, pursuant to the Personnel Rules and Regulations, to suspend Daniel Crapo and Harry Wright for a period of fifteen (15) working days, each, without pay, and suspension from stand-by duties for a period of one (1) year. The employees should be advised that such disciplinary action is suspended until March 23, 1989, during which time either employee may appeal the determination by filing a request with the Personnel Officer. 02/21/89 PAGE THREE Pub Prtc Comments A. Morales Ad j ourn Amend adjmmnt to recess to end of Cncl mtg CRA convened w/Cncl Res. #553 Closed Sess Recess to Closes Sess Reconvened Action taken to suspend 2 empls 0 0 It was consensus of Council/Agency to allow Mr. Louis Zamora L. Zamora to speak. Mr. Zamora related an incident that occurred at allowed to the Alpha Beta Market last week, where he observed Ron speak re: Legault and Steven Alexander soliciting signatures for the incident @ recall petition of Councilmembers Stemrich and Naranjo. He Alpha Beta stated that he inquired of Mr. Alexander the ethics of his re: recall actions, as he is the Mayors attorney. Thereupon, an petition exchange of name calling ensued and Mr. Legault called the Azusa Police. Mr. Zamora stated that he had no identification with him and the Police searched him and it was very embarrassing. What was more demeaning, was the fact that the Mayor was in his vehicle in the parking lot and was pointed out to him by the Police, and the Mayor did not identify him to the Police. He advised that the whole incident was an insult to his integrity. Mayor Moses advised that he did not recall being at the Comments market, however, that he was entitled to shop and that Mr. Moses Alexander and Mr. Legault were citizens of Azusa and could do as they wished. Councilman Naranjo questioned Mr. Zamora regarding Ron Comments Legault circulating the petition, and Mr. Zamora advised Naranjo & that both he and Mr. Alexander were circulating petitions. response He, further, stated that after the fracas he had asked two by Zamora women why they had signed the petition and they responded by saying they wanted to save the City from toxic waste. He, again, stated he was against the recall as not being in the best interests of the City. Mr. Ronald Legault requested the Council/Agency to speak on R. Legault his own behalf, but was denied. not allowed to speak It was then moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF 10:25 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 554 02/21/89 PAGE FOUR