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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 6, 1992 - RACITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING APRIL 61 1992 - 8:33 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: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT DIRECTORS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present General Counsel Wadden, Executive Director Garcia, Redevelopment Director Steel, City -Department Heads, Secretary Solis, Deputy Secretary Toscano. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Cncl/Cra AGENCY AT 8:31 P.M. convene Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT Res. 92-R19 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION Rules of 92-C29 REGARDING RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY Order COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD MEETINGS. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE The County of Los Angeles Community Development :Commission (CDC) is inviting local governments to participate in its FNMA home improvement revenue bond program. Under this bond program, homeowners can borrow up to $15,000 for home improvements. This program would increase the City's ability to address overcrowding and seriously substandard conditions. Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMITMENT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEBT LIMIT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE FOR AN ALLOCATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF QUALIFIED MORTGAGE BONDS AND THE TRANSFER OF SUCH ALLOCATION TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOME FINANCING AUTHORITY OR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AS APPROPRIATE. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: Res. 92-C41 Participa- tion in Home Improvement Loan Program AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE NONE Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Allocation Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by Commitment roll call to approve allocation of $18,000 from Agency low fee and moderate income housing fund for commitment fee. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess CONTINUED AT 8:33 P.M. CRA cont. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Prtc None The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items I -4a through I -4f0 Cons Cal was approved by motion of Director Dangleis, seconded by appvd Director Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call vote. a. The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 19921 Min appvd were approved as written. b. The Redevelopment Agency currently offers a low-interest housing rehabilitation loan program which provides loans at rates based on borrower's income. While at one time these rates were very attractive, current economic and market conditions have resulted in very few applications for these loans. To account for current conditions, staff recommends a temporary reduction in the interest rates charged for home improvement loans through 1992 or until the economy improves. Reduction in interest rates for low interest program with 08 home improvement loans for lower income households and 53 loans for moderate income households was approved. c. For some time, the Agency has been working with Lewis Properties, Inc. on an informal basis regarding the development of the Palo Equipment Property at 1000 West Foothill Boulevard. An Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the developer has been prepared, providing for a 90 day period to negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement for the Site. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND LEWIS PROPERTIES, INC. FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. d. The Agency's Annual report was submitted in accordance with the California State Health and Safety Code (Community Redevelopment Law). The following resolution was adopted: Reduction of interest rate for hsg rehab loans Res. #92-R20 Negot Agmt w/Lewis Properties A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Res. #92-R21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE Annual Rpt FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1991. e. The Agency Treasurer's Report showing a balance of Agency Treas $4,178,130.89, as of February 29, 1992, was received and Report filed. f. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. 92-R22 AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT Warrants OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS. 04/06/92 PAGE TWO • SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items None SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call None It was consensus of the Boardmembers to recess to the end of Recess the City Council meeting. TIME OF RECESS: 8:35 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convened AGENCY AT 8:49 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #92-R23 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON APRIL 6, 1992. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, 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: 8:50 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 9:12 P.M. An item of subsequent need arose and it was moved by Item of sub- Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director sequent need Stemrich and carried by roll call to agendize the item. Councilman/Director Alexander dissenting. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by City Atty to Councilman/Director Stemrich and carried by roll call that represent the City Attorney's Office be employed to represent all defendants defendants named in the lawsuit, Dennis Mack vs. the City of Mack vs City Azusa, to include Councilmembers, members of staff, individuals or Doe, Chief of Police and the Planning Department staff. Mayor/Chairman Moses abstaining and Councilman/Director Alexander dissenting. Councilman/Director Stemrich requested that the City Stemrich Administrator notify the Press of the previous action that comments was taken. Councilman/Director Alexander voiced his objection to the Alexander previous action stating that the City's budget should not be comments subjected to the lawsuit without further investigation. Moved by Councilman/Director Councilman/Director Stemrich adjourn to Tuesday, April 21, reorganization meeting. Dangleis, seconded by Adjourn and unanimously carried to 1992, at 7:30 P.M., for the 04/06/92 PAGE THREE 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:15 P.M. SECRETARY NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-R24 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-RO2 04/06/92 PAGE FOUR