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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 19, 1993 - RA0 0 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1993 - 8:29 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: ABSENT: DIRECTORS: ALSO PRESENT MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES DANGLEIS Interim General Counsel Barbosa, Executive Director Garcia, Acting Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, Department Heads, Secretary Solis, Deputy Secretary Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Call to order Roll Call Also Present Pub Prtc Mr. Ron Legault addressed Boardmembers regarding the Krems R. Legault site stating that he is in support of this development re Krems which is currently in process. site Mr. Art Morales addressed Boardmembers commending all the A. Morales people involved in the Balboa Apartments project located at re Balboa 600 N. Cerritos. apartments The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items I -2a through I -2h, Cons Cal was approved by motion of Director Naranjo, seconded by apvd I -2c, Director Madrid and unanimously* carried by roll call with I -2d, I -2e, the exception of Items I -2c, I -2d, I -2e, I -2f, which were I -2f, Spec considered under Special Call portion. Call a. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 61 1993, were approved as written. b. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on July 13, 1993, for the proposed Phase II Parking Court Improvements including demolition, grading paving and landscaping. The contract was awarded to Gentry Brothers, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $337,942.37. C. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. d. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. e. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. f. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. g. In view of the state budget crisis, informal side letters to the employee Memoranda of Understanding were negotiated with the recognized bargain groups meeting the increased cost of group medical insurance and extending the agreements an additional ninety days. The Redevelopment employee benefits were also extended and amended. The follow.ng resolution was adopted: Min apvd Parking Court Impr Phase II Gentry Brothers, Inc. Spec Call Spec Call Spec Call Spec Call Informal side lttrs MOU A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Reso No. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 93-R41 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-R63 SETTING FORTH benefits BENEFITS FOR NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES non -class EFFECTIVE JULY 11 1993. empl h. Two resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency were adopted and entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS The Agency Board approved the proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement of the Balboa Apartments located at 600 North Cerritos Avenue, on June 7, 1993. On July 6, 1993, the Agency Board approved the asbestos and demolition bids subject to purchasing the property, and the soil assessment and preliminary title reports have been completed. The Request for Proposal for developers who can construct single family housing units with assistance has also been completed. Director Alexander addressed the issue in opposition to this project. Reso 93-R42 & 93-R43 Warrant Spec Call Purchase of Balboa Apts. 600 N. Cerritos Alexander opposes Directors Moses and Naranjo addressed the issue in favor of Moses & this project. Naranjo in favor Director Madrid also addressed this issue in favor and Madrid in requested that city be able to delete some of the favor architectural terms without delaying the process. Director Madrid offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Reso No. AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE PROPOSED NEGATIVE 93-R36 DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE PROJECT AT 600 apv Neg NORTH CERRITOS. Dec Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS Director Madrid offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Reso No. AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING APPROPRIATION 93-R37 AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 PURSUANT TO SECTION apv appro 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. amendmts Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: DIRECTORS: MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS Moved by Director Madrid seconded by Director Naranjo and Apv req carried* by roll call to approve the Request for Proposal for pro - for single Family Development with the deletions previously posal for discussed. Director Alexander Dissented. SFR 07/19/93 PAGE TWO The Agency Board approved purchase of the Sixth Street/ Request Alameda Avenue parcel on January 4, 1993. On March 16, proposals 1993, the Agency sent a Request for Proposal to develop for Sixth single family homes to sixteen developers, and received six St & Alameda proposals on May 4, 1993. Director Madrid offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF Reso No. DIRECTORS APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT 93-R38 BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT INC. FOR CERTAIN Neg Agmnt PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Bowden Dev REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: DIRECTORS: MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS The Engineering staff solicited civil surveying service Proposals proposals in connection with the development of the Centenial Centennial Square project. Square Moved by Director Alexander, seconded by Director Naranjo Cent Square and carried* by roll call vote, to waive formal bidding civil survey procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code and award civil serv, CESM surveying services to CESM in the amount of $7,165. Director Madrid dissenting. Oritex, Inc., of Alhambra has negotiated an Owner OPA, Oritex Participation Agreement to locate in the West End rehab for Redevelopment Area of Azusa. The Agreement provides for 780 N. Loren $55,000, commercial rehabilitation grant to do exterior and some interior improvements, and landscaping. Director Alexander addressed the issue requesting more Alexander information on what the projected economic benefit will be comments for the city. Project Manager Forintos responded stating that will Forintos create approximately 24 jobs for the city. He further updates stated that it will also benefit the city with property taxes; he does not have a computed amount of taxes at the present time. Light discussion was held between Project Manager Forintos Dias btwn and Director Madrid on the history of Oritex as well as the Madrid & products they manufacture, and the new employment Forintos opportunities that will be available and how it will benefit the city. Director Madrid offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Reso No. AZUSA APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH 93-R39 ORITEX CORPORATION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF 780 NORTH OPA w/ LOREN AVENUE. Oritex Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS Director Madrid offered a Resolution entitled: 07/19/93 PAGE THREE A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.040.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: MADRID, NARNAJO, MOSES ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS Reso No. 93-R40 Appropriat Amendments Moved by Director Madird seconded by Director Alexander and Adjourn to unanimousluy* carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, 7/26/93 July 26, 1993, at 7:00 P.M. in the Library Auditorium to 7 PM Lib discuss continued items and to Recycling Program. Auditorium TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:54 P.M. Next Resolution: Next Ordinance: 93-R44 93-01 *Indicates Director Dangleis Absent. 07/19/93 PAGE FOUR