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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.
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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
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TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:15 P.M.
SECRETARY
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-R24
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-RO2
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