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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 2, 1992 - RA0 6 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1992 - 9:35 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: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT DIRECTORS: NONE ALSO PRESENT General Counsel Wadden, Executive Director Garcia, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Department Heads, Secretary Solis, Deputy Secretary Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Call to order Roll Call Also Present Pub Prtc Mr. Art Morales addressed the Agency requesting an update of A. Morales the status of the property on Azusa Avenue and Foothill Centennial Boulevard known as the Centennial Plaza Site. Plaza Site Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Dangleis and Item N -3b unanimously carried by roll call that item N -3b, update on brt fwrd the progress and development of Centennial Square, be Centennial brought forward for handling at this time. Further, that an Plaza Site update of the former Casden Site be discussed. Director of Redevelopment Steel responded with regard to Steel Centennial Plaza Site; the agency is currently in response negotiations with a developer, a Disposition and Development Agreement is being prepared and further that the center will consist of a commercial shopping center. He further stated that regarding the former Casden Site, requests for qualifications are due to the Agency by the third week in March, and within sixty days a developer will be selected. Mr. Art Morales suggested that a bond be submitted by the A. Morales developers to assure completion of the project. comments The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items I -2a through I -2g, Cons Cal was approved by motion of Director Naranjo, seconded by appvd Director Alexander, and unanimously carried by roll call Item I -2d, vote, with the exception of item I -2d, which was considered Spec Call under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. a. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February is, 1992, were approved as written. b. The Agency has negotiated an Owner Participation Agreement with College Square Partnership for the remodeling of the College Square Shopping Center. The Agreement entails payment of a rebate up to $30,000 maximum, based on 30% of the actual cost of improvements. The following resolutions were adopted: Min appvd OPA College Square Partnership A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. 92-R13 AZUSA APPROVING THE SURVEY AREA FOR THE AMENDED RANCH Appvg Survey CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. 92-R14 AZUSA APPROVING THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH OPA w/College COLLEGE SQUARE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE REHABILITATION OF Square COLLEGE SQUARE. Partnership c. The Agency has been processing a housing rehabilitation loan for a senior citizen under the CHRP-0 Program funded by the State. The State's funding limit is $20,000. The estimated cost of the work is $25,000. Approval was granted for Agency to contribute an additional $5,000 to Ms. Granados, as a deferred loan to complete the project. d. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. e. The Agency's budget for 1991-92 included funding for a study of the Atlantis Gardens project to determine if more aggressive revitalization strategies are feasible. A proposal from Gunn, Russell, and Copenhaver for Preliminary Feasibility Study was approved in the amount of $7,000, which has been funded from the low/mod housing fund. Deferred loan to Ms. Granados Spec Call Atlantis Gardens Study/ Gunn, Russell Copenhaver f. The Agency Treasurer's Report showing a balance of Agency Treas $3,164,567,39, as of January 31, 1992, was received and Report filed. g. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. 92-R15 AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT Warrants OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items None SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mr. Ron Legault addressed the Agency Board questioning the R. Legault parking area improvements behind the 600 block area of Azusa comments Avenue. Director of Redevelopment Steel responded stating that the Steel improvements will be made to the alley as well as three response vacant lots for a more effective parking design. Further that the project will include improvements to lighting, landscaping, trash enclosures and rear entries. Mr. Legault addressed the issue stating that concentration R. Legault for improvements seem to be in this area only and comments suggested that fair treatment for improvements be provided throughout the City. Discussion was held regarding the project for improvements Discussion as well as the equality of improvements throughout the City. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Agency Board expressing his A. Morales opinion and suggestions as to how and where improvements comments should be made throughout the City. Chairman Moses asked how much money has been spent up to Moses date in attempts to revitalize the downtown area. question Director of Redevelopment Steel responded stating that ten Steel to twelve million dollars has been utilized in the downtown response area. 03/02/92 PAGE TWO Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Dangleis and Arroyo Group unanimously carried by roll call to approve proposal with to prepare the Arroyo Group for the Preparation of Plans and Plans & Specs Specifications for the Parking Area Improvement Project for parking behind the 600 block of Azusa Avenue, east of San Gabriel improvements Avenue, and direct staff to prepare budget transfers. It was consensus of the Boardmembers to recess to the end of Recess the City Council meeting. TIME OF RECESS: 8:52 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convened AGENCY AT 10:38 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #92-R16 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON MARCH 2, 1992. Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Councilman/Director Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:39 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 11:10 P.M. Discussion was held regarding the Centennial Plaza Site and Discussion the amount of money that has been invested in the property Centennial up to this date. It was further noted that the Agency Board Plaza Site unanimously gave direction on any actions that were taken involving the Centennial Plaza Site. Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Dangleis and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:18 P.M. SECRETARY NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-R17 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-R02 03/02/92 PAGE THREE