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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 3, 1989 - RACITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING APRIL 30 1989 - 9:22 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. Call to order ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : DIRECTORS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present General Counsel Thorson, 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 March 20, 1989, were Min appvd approved as written. Lowy Development Corporation has successfully completed Cert. of construction of the Azusa Gardens Apartment Project in Completion accordance with the Owner Participation Agreement. Az Gardens Project It was then moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to approve issuance of the Certificate of Completion and authorize its execution. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued to obtain RFP's for professional environmental engineering services for a Phase environ.eng II environmental assessment on the CBD -1 site/CoastFed svcs CBD -1 Properties project. Three proposals were received: ENSR, site/Coast Ami Adini and Associates and SCS Engineers. SCS Engineers Fed provided the most thorough and comprehensive response to the RFP. Director Stemrich advised that he was able to vote on this Stemrich issue as the conflict of interest with regard to this able to vote project had expired in December of 1988. on issue Director Avila then offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. #560 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN appvng agent THE AGENCY AND SCS ENGINEERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT w/SCS Eng. SERVICES. Moved by Director Avila, seconded by Director Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: DIRECTORS: MOSES ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE In conjunction with the CoastFed Project, the Agency proposed in its 1988-89 Work Program/Budget to rehabilitate the 26 unit Crestmore Apartment Project. The principal goal is to upgrade the aesthetics of the project to match the luxury apartments to be constructed to the east. The Agency hopes to secure funding assistance from the federal government as well as fron the low/mod housing fund. A Request for Proposal was issued and based on the proposals received, the firm of Donald Krotes is recommended. Rehab of Crestmore Apts Chairman Moses requested information on this item and Comments wondered if the Agency was setting a precedent by Moses rehabilitating private property. Director Avila advised that she did not believe that they Comments were setting a precedent with this item, however, she felt Avila that a precedent had been set at the Rainbow Angling Club Project by allowing previous owners to re -purchase their properties at a considerable loss to the City. Redevelopment Director Steel addressed this item, stating Comments that the Rainbow Angling Club units were acquired by the Steel Agency through foreclosure, and essentially were resold to private parties, at a discount. Crestmore Apartments is a private project and we are assisting in the rehabilitation because it serves our downtown revitalization efforts. This is not the first time the Agency has aided private owners. Executive Director advised that it is not unusual to Comments rehabilitate and upgrade existing housing stock through CDBG Fuentes funds and that the money is well spent to comply with plans that are slated for that area. General discussion was held regarding subsidizing apartments General and the citizens not wanting apartments; the Pacific Glen discussion Apartments on Citrus and Alosta and the Azusa Pacific University project. It was then moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Appv D. Stemrich and carried by roll call to approve the selection Krotee, to of Donald Krotee as architect for the Crestmore rehab apts Rehabilitation Project and authorize maximum budget allocation of $30,000.00. Chairman Moses dissenting. The Agency recently completed Phase I of the Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation Project, which included facade renovation on several one-story structures along the west side of Azusa Avenue. The Agency delayed action on the two- story buildings because of requirements to implement the City's seismic safety ordinance. The Agency hired a structural engineer and prepared seismic improvement plans for the following buildings: 610-621, 623-625 and 631-633 N. Azusa Avenue. This project is proposed for funding with Community Development Block Grant Funds. Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the plans and specifications for seismic reinforcement to certain downtown structures and direct the Secretary to advertise for bids. Director Naranjo offered a resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency 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 Naranjo, seconded by Director Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: 04/03/89 PAGE TWO Plans & specs for seismic reinforce- ments to ctn dwntwn bldgs Res. # 561 Warrants AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Prtc Mr. Art Morales addressed the Agency and stated that it was Comments well worth the $30,000.00 to rehabilitate the Crestmore A. Morales Apartments because we were getting rid of the bar next door, which caused constant problems for the city. Executive Director advised the Council and the audience that Ground - there would be a ground breaking ceremony on April 22, 1989 breaking @ at 10:00 A.M. at the corner of Foothill and Todd for the Price Club Price Club Plaza. Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Stemrich and Adj to 4/10 unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn meeting to to meet w/Pks April 10, 1989, 7:30 P.M., in the Library Auditorium to meet & Rec comm with the Parke and Recreation Commission, and to conduct & conduct regular business. business TIME OF ADJOURNMENT. 9:40 P.M. NEXT NO. 562 04/03/89 PAGE THREE