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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 20, 1989 - RA0 • CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1989 - 8:10 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 General Counsel Thorson, Executive Director Fuentes, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Department Heads, Secretary Solis, Deputy Secretary Lara. Mrs. Rose Shupe addressed the Agency and commended them as well as staff for all the redevelopment in the City. Call to order Roll Call Also Present Pub Prtc Comments R. Shupe Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the Agency and also praised the Comments Agency and staff for a job well done. He also advised that R. Legault the Stop and Go area still needed improvements. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 2nd Min appvd and the regular meeting of November 6th, 1989, were approved as written. HEARING FOR PROPERTY OWNERS - Consideration of resolutions Hrg fr propty of necessity to acquire properties for the Centennial Square owners, Cen- Project at the northwest corner of Azusa and Foothill. tennial Sq 719 N. Azusa Avenue, Ortuno/Canyon City Florist The Chairman declared the Hearing open. Testimony was presented by Redevelopment Director Steel, who advised that the property owner was advised of the hearing by certified mail. That price was not to be negotiated at this hearing, only the resolution of necessity; further, negotiations would continue whether or not the resolution is adopted, until a settlement is reached. Mr. Ortuno addressed the Agency and stated, in essence, that he would not sell his property for a commercial project. Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Director Latta offered a resolution entitled: 719 N. Azusa Hrg opened Testimony Steel Testimony Mr. Ortuno Hrg closed 0 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Res. #652 FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, Ortuno CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO (PARCEL 8608-023-021; ORTUNO) Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Stemrich 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 721 N. Azusa Avenue, Stratford/Valley Craft Center 721 N. Azusa The Chairman declared the Hearing open. Hrg opened Testimony was presented by Redevelopment Director Steel, who Testimony advised that the property owner was advised of the hearing Steel by certified mail. That price was not to be negotiated at this hearing, only the resolution of necessity; further, negotiations would continue whether or not the resolution is adopted, until a settlement is reached. The property owner was not in attendance, and no other Propty ownr testimony was received. not at mtg Moved by Director Stemrich, seconded by Director Latta and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Res. #653 FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, Stratford CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO (PARCEL 8608-023-020; STRATFORD) Moved by Director Stemrich, seconded by Director Avila 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 723 N. Azusa Avenue, Gonnella/South Hills Caterer 723 N. Azusa The Chairman declared the Hearing open. Hrg opened Testimony was presented by Redevelopment Director Steel, who Testimony advised that the property owner was advised of the hearing Steel by certified mail. That price was not to be negotiated at this hearing, only the resolution of necessity; further, negotiations would continue whether or not the resolution is adopted, until a settlement is reached. Mr. & Mrs. Gonnella advised that to sell their property Testimony would be a hardship; further, new health codes would create propty ownr another hardship for them. Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Avila and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Director Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Res. #654 FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, Gonnella CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO (PARCEL 8608-023-019; GONNELLA) 11/20/89 PAGE TWO 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, NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES 725 N. Azusa Avenue, Loo/Vacant Commercial 725 N. Azusa The Chairman declared the Hearing open. Hrg opened Testimony was presented by Redevelopment Director Steel, who Testimony advised that the property owner was advised of the hearing Steel by certified mail. That price was not to be negotiated at this hearing, only the resolution of necessity; further, negotiations would continue whether or not the resolution is adopted, until a settlement is reached. The property owner was not in attendance, and no other Propty ower testimony was received. not at mtg Moved by Director Stemrich, seconded by Director Latta and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Res. #655 FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, Loo CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO (PARCEL 8608-023-018; IAO) 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: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE 726 & 728 N. San Gabriel Avenue Miller/Residences 726 & 728 N. San Gab The Chairman declared the Hearing open. Hrg opened Testimony was presented by Redevelopment Director Steel, who Testimony advised that the property owner was advised of the hearing Steel by certified mail. That price was not to be negotiated at this hearing, only the resolution of necessity; further, negotiations would continue whether or not the resolution is adopted, until a settlement is reached. The property owners were not in attendance, and no other Propty ownr testimony was received. not at mtg Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Avila and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Director Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Res. #656 FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, Miller CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO (PARCEL 8608-023-014; MILLER) Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: 11/20/89 PAGE THREE 0 0 AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE It was consensus of the Agency that Items H-4 and H-5 be H-4 & 5 dfrd deferred for action until after Closed Session. Closed Sess The Agency has filed a condemnation case to acquire the Desmond & Exxon gas station at the northwest corner of San Gabriel Marcello Avenue and Foothill Blvd. In answering the complaint, Exxon to appraise has made a claim for goodwill loss. Proposal as submitted goodwill by Desmond and Marcello to appraise the goodwill loss of the loss Exxon gas station, for an estimated fee of $8,000 was Exxon approved. In conjunction with the Ranch Center project, an agreement Ranch Cntr with the State Board of Equalization to administer the sales project tax rebate mechanism has been prepared. Director Latta offered the following resolutions entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. #657 AZUSA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION OF agmt sales LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES & use tax A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. #658 AZUSA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION TO ADMINISTER agmt fr prep AND OPERATE A UNIFORM SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE FOR THE to admin the CITY OF AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RANCH CENTER PROJECT) taxes Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolutions passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES Director Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. #659 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 602 exec & mdl REGARDING EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES mngmnt 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 Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Naranjo and Exclsv Neg unanimously carried by roll call that proposed resolution agmt-Crow approving an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Crow Los Dev cont to Angeles Development, Inc., for the Azusa Square be continued nxt mtg to the next meeting. Director Latta offered a resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. # 660 AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF Warrants REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS. Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Stemrich 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 11/20/89 PAGE FOUR ! 0 It was consensus of the Agency to recess to the end of the City Council meeting. TIME OF RECESS: 8:48 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 10:10 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 NOVEMBER 201 19891 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54956.9 (a) AND (b) 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 Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:09 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 11:21 P.M. General Counsel advised that during Closed Session the Agency discussed Agenda Items H-4 and H-5, dealing with property negotiation settlements. Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the proposed recommendation as presented in the confidential real estate appraisal, discussed in Closed Session, authorizing staff to negotiate that agreement and if accepted by the property owners to approve the agreements with respect to property located at 721 N. Azusa Avenue and 716 N. San Gabriel Avenue. Director of Finance addressed the Council and advised of the problems in the phone system at the Police Department. The system is out -dated and constantly breaking down, causing the department to be without phone service. Staff has been studying the needs of the whole City with regard to this matter and has a proposal for the Police Department, only, at this time for consideration. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that this item be considered a subsequent need item, under Government Code Section 54956.5, in that it arose after the Agenda was posted and the need to act on it prior to the next regular meeting is necessary; and to approve proposal for a new phone system at the Police Department and authorize its execution, finding that the Police Department must have a functioning and working telephone system. 11/20/89 PAGE FIVE Recess to end of Cncl mtg CRA convnd w/Cncl Res. #661 Closed Sess Recess to Closed Sess Reconvened Comments Cty Atty Appv neg & agmt fr 716 Azusa & 721 San Gab. Comments Craig Phone system @ PD Appv new phone system @ PD pursu- ant to Govt Code Sec 54956.5 City Administrator Fuentes then read a letter of Julio Fuentes resignation, to be effective December 15, 1989, upon resignation confirmation of his appointment as City Administrator in the City of Pomona. City Administrator then announced that in Closed Session Fred Diaz Council took action to appoint Fred M. Diaz, as Interim City apptd Int. Administrator, effective December 18, 1989. Cty Admin Members of the City Council then congratulated Mr. Fuentes Discussion on a job well done in the City and he was given a standing ovation. Moved by Director/Councilman Latta, seconded by Adjourn Director/Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:30 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 662 11/20/89 PAGE SIX