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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 20, 1993 - RAi 4 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING 20, 1993 - 7:59 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. PRESENT: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES ABSENT: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER Acting Interim General Counsel Barbosa, Executive Director Garcia, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, Department Heads, Secretary Solis, Deputy Secretary Toscano. Call to order Roll Call Also Present THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT CONVENED JOINTLY AT Convene jntly 7:59 P.M. CRA/CNCL JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on the proposed sale of certain property in the Jnt Pub Hrg Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area by the Agency Sale of crt prop to Bowden Development, Incorporated, for the property located at the Bowden northwest corner of Sixth Street and Alameda. The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk/Secretary read the affidavit of proof of publication of said notice published in the Azusa Herald on December 9, 1993. Project Manager Rick Forintos addressed the Hearing providing a detailed report of the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement between the City/Redevelopment Agency and Bowden Development, Incorporated, for the property located on the northwest corner of Alameda Avenue and Sixth. He provided a presentation of the proposal by Bowden Development to construct four single family, first time buyer, homes on the property, which consisted of the project description, Developer obligations, qualifications, Agency obligations, special housing provisions, schedule of performance, and project costs and benefits. He further advised about the silent second as well as deed restrictions to one house per lot. Mr. Fred Bowden of Bowden Development Incorporated addressed the Hearing soliciting questions from Council or audience. There were none. CRA Project Manager comments F. Bowden comments Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing expressing his opposition to the A. Morales demolition of the First Presbyterian Church that once stood on the property. comments City Administrator Garcia responded stating that the demolition of property City Admin was a joint effort by the owner and City to protect the public from danger response under the health and safety code. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Hrg clsd Dangleis and unanimously* carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Director Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res 93-R65 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE PROPOSED NEGATIVE Appvg Neg DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE PROJECT AT THE Dec NORTHWEST CORNER OF SIXTH STREET AND ALAMEDA AVENUE. Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Directors: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 93-C147 APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "DISPOSITION AND DDA/btwn DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT City & Bowden AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT INC." Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER Director Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION". Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Directors: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER Res 93-R66 DDA btwn Agency & Bowden JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed sale of certain real property Jnt Hrg West located in the Azusa West End Redevelopment Project Area by the Agency End Red to A.F. Incorporated, for property located at 1000 West Foothill Boulevard. A.F. Inc. The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk/Secretary Hrg open read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on December 9, 1993. Moved by Councilwoman/Director Madrid, seconded by Cont Hrg to Councilman/Director Dangleis and unanimously" carried by roll call that the Feb 7, 1994 Hearing be continued to February 7, 1994. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed owner participation agreement Jnt Hrg Peregri- with the Peregrinos de Emaus. nos De Emaus 12/20/93 PAGE TWO The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk/Secretary Hrg. open read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on December 9, 1993. Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by Councilman/Director Cont Hrg to Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call that the Hearing be continued Jan 18, 1994 to January 18, 1994. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess CONTINUED AT 8:31 P.M. CRA contd The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Item 1-4a through I -4d, were Cons Cal approved by motion of Director Madrid, seconded by Director Dangleis, and apvd unanimously* carried by roll call. a. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1993, were Min apvd approved as written. b. A resolution approving appropriation amendments was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Res 93-R67 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING Approp APPROPRIATIONS AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 Amend PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. C. Provide relocation assistance for the Community relations office from P.D. relocate 627 North Azusa Avenue to 732 North Azusa Avenue for the Police assist up to Department was approved, in the amount not to exceed $7,200. $7,200. d. A resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency was adopted and entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID Res 93-R68, OUT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS. warrants NONE Spec Call None Schad Itms Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with West Venture Development Company. MOU West Venture Steve Cervantes, Redevelopment Director, addressed boardmembers giving an explanation on the proposed investment which is located on the corner S. Cervantes of Citrus and Alosta. He introduced Mr. Segal from West Venture to give a comments more thorough explanation. Mr. Segal addressed the issue explaining that at the present time there is a Mr. Segal vacant building that is being leased by Security Pacific Bank; he suggests to comments buy back the lease and remodel the building to attract an anchor tenant to be able to attract leasing to the center, which is currently at 67% occupied. 12/20/93 PAGE THREE Question and answer session between Boardmembers and Mr. Segal which Quest & included parking, tenants and bringing up the current lease. Answer sess. Mr. Naranjo commended West Venture for its continued efforts done in the Naranjo past. comments Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Dangleis and appv MOU & unanimously* carried by roll call to approve the proposed Memorandum of OPA with West Understanding and prepare an Owner Participation Agreement for the Venture Boards consideration. Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by Director Dangleis and Adjourn unanimously* carried by roll call to Adjourn the Redevelopment Agency TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:50 P.M. Next Resolution: 94-R1 Next Ordinance: 94-01 * Denotes Director Alexander Absent. 12/20/93 PAGE FOUR