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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6,1994 - 8:30 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 Alexander Called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: DIRECTORS:
ABSENT: DIRECTORS:
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HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE,
ALEXANDER
NONE
Interim General Counsel Barbosa, Executive Director Garcia, Department Heads,
Redevelopment Director Cervantes, Secretary Solis, Deputy Secretary Toscano.
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY 8:30 P.M.
Call to order
Roll Call
Also present
Cncl/CRA conve-
ned jointly
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Owner Participation Agreement with Mr. Jnt Pub Hrg
Gregory Johnson, Roger's Jeep/Eagle Dealership Retention/Mission/Chrysler-Plymouth OPA/G.Johnson/
Dealership Attraction, 229 South Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California. Mission/Chrysler
The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk/Secretary read the Hrg open.
affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald
on August 25, and September 1, 1994.
Redevelopment Director Cervantes addressed the Hearing advising that Mr. Gregory Dir CRA
Johnson, owner of Mission Chrysler -Plymouth Dealership located in West Covina is
interested in purchasing the existing Roger's Jeep/Eagle Dealership and proposing to
relocate his Chrysler Dealership onto the Roger's site. His proposal is requesting financial
participation from the Redevelopment Agency to assist his dealership acquisition,
relocation and remodeling effort. Mr. Johnson estimates a total project cost of
approximately $5.6 million. Further, the Agency is proposing to purchase the dealership
site for an appraised real estate price of $2 million. The Agency will, in tum, lease the site
back to Johnson for the operation of his two dealerships. He detailed the financial impact
and the financial summary.
Discussion was held between Mayor Alexander and Redevelopment Director Cervantes Discussion
regarding the financial risk for the project.
Mr. Ron Legault addressed the Hearing with concerns regarding possibly acquiring R. Legault
adjacent property which is a gas station and the problems with ground contamination.
Mr. Robert Levee, representative of Chrysler -Plymouth Dealership, addressed the Hearing R. Levee
and answered questions posed by Council regarding security appraisal, signage, owner Chrysler -
participation agreement, sales tax revenue, and support of the community. Plymouth
Dealership
Redevelopment Director Cervantes addressed the Hearing and answered questions posed Cervantes
by Council regarding his experiences with projects involving car dealerships in general comments
and the risks involved.
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Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Councilmember/Director Madrid Hrg clsd
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Mayor/Chairman Alexander voiced his opposition to the project.
Alexander oppose
Moved by Councilmember/Director Madrid, seconded by Councilmember/Director Beebe Sect 33433 Rprt
and carried by roll call to approve Section 33433 report. Chairman Alexander dissenting. appvd
Director Madrid offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE PROPOSED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE JEEP/EAGLE AND
MISSION CHRYSLER -PLYMOUTH AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP.
Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by Director Beebe to waive further reading and
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE
NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
Councilmember/Director Madrid offered a Resolution entitled:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE
EXECUTION OF AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MISSION
CHRYSLER -PLYMOUTH, INC. AND GREGORY JOHNSON AND THE LEASE OF
REAL PROPERTY BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA PURSUANT TO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MISSION CHRYSLER -
PLYMOUTH, INC. AND GREGORY JOHNSON.
Moved by Councilmember/Director Madrid, seconded by Councilmember/Director Beebe
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote
of the Agency/Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: HARDISON, MADRID,
NARANJO, BEEBE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE
RECESS: 9:35 P.M.
RECONVENED: 9:40 P.M.
Res. 94-R48
Neg Dec Jeep/
Eagle & Mission
Chrysler -Plymouth
Auto Dealership
Res. 94-R47 &
94-C125/Owner
Part Agmnt w/
Mission Chrysler
Plymouth, Inc.
Recess
Reconvened
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl Recess CRA
CONTINUED AT 9:41 P.M. continued
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of items I -2a through I -2e, was approved by Cons Cal
motion of Director Hardison, seconded by Director Beebe and tamed by roll call vote, apvd, I -2b &
with the exception of items I -2b and I -2c, which were considered under Special Call I -2c Spec Call
portion. Director Alexander abstaining.
a. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 1994, were approved as written. Apvd min
b. SPECIAL CALL. Spec call
c. SPECIAL CALL. Spec call
d. The Agency Treasurer's report as of July 31, 1994, was received and filed. Treas report
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e. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency were
adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 94-1149 &
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF 94-1150 Warrants
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Consent calendar item: I -2b
Human Res
Action Items
Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on August 16, 1994, for "Demolition Demolition of
of 600 and 604 North San Gabriel Boulevard. Five bids were received. Staff 600 & 604 San
recommended the bid to be awarded to A.A.J. Inc., low bidder. Gabriel Blvd.
Director Beebe addressed the issue stating that even though she was an officer of this Beebe comments
corporation and at this time she had no financial interest in this, she will be abstaining on
this issue.
Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by director Naranjo and carried by roll call vote to Award demolition
award the demolition of 600 and 604 North San Gabriel, project number 505400 to A.A. of 600 & 604 N:
J. Inc., (Lyle Moritz) lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $7,968. The project is San Gabriel to
budgeted for the 1994-95 Fiscal year. Director Alexander and Director Beebe abstaining. A.A. J. Inc.
Consent calendar item: I -2c
Human resources Action Items:
EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND
RECOMMENDATIONS:
STEP INCREASE
Sharon Thompson
a l e go I DN
Margaret Hall
SEPARATIONS
None
None
STATUS
Economic Development
Specialist
PERMANENT STATUS
07/20/93
Pending Pys. Exam
Human Resources
action item
Director Madrid congratulated employee listed for step increase and congratulated Madrid, congrats
employee listed for new appointment. to employees
Chairman Alexander expressed his opposition to the new hire for Economic Development Alexander
Specialist. opposes
Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by Director Naranjo and carried by roll call vote Approve Human
to approve Human Resources Action Items. Chairman Alexander abstaining. res. action items
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SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items
None None
It was consensus of the Boardmembers to recess to the end of the City Council Meeting.
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA
JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 11:36 P.M. convened
Moved by Councilmember/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember/Director Beebe Recess to
and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to closed session to discuss the following: closed session
Litigation or pending Litigation: City of Azusa v. World Wide Video and J.A. Gayda v.
City of Azusa.
Real Property Negotiations: 112 West Foothill Blvd., Mr. Marquez/Mary Magana, price
and terms of acquisition, 628 North Azusa Avenue, Sanmukh and Bharti Bhakta, price and
terms of acquisition, 587-647 East Foothill Blvd., Mr. Nathan Krems, appraisal and terms
of development.
TIME OF RECESS: 11:36 P.M. Recess
RECONVENED: 12:30 P.M. Reconvened
Moved by Councilmember/Director Naranjo, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Alexander Settlement
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize settlement of claim J.A. Gayda v. City J.A. Gayda v.
of Azusa on the terms stipulated in closed session. Further that all real property City
negotiation items be continued to September 10, 1994 adjourned regular meeting.
Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Councilmember/Director Alexander
Hardison and carried by roll call that Mayor/Chairman Alexander be excused from the excused from
adjourned regular meeting of September 10, 1994. Councilmember/Director Madrid 9/10/94 mtg.
dissenting.
Moved by Councilmember/Director Madrid, seconded by Councilmember/Director Beebe Discuss brd &
and carried by roll call that item regarding Boards and Commissions be discussed at the com items
adjourned regular meeting of September 10, 1994. Mayor/Chairman Alexander 9/10/94 mtg.
abstaining.
Moved by Councilmember/Director Hardison, seconded by Councilmember/Director Adjourn to
Naranjo and unanimously carried to adjourn to Saturday, September 10, 1994, at 12 noon, 9/10/94, 12 noon
in the Library Auditorium, in order to continue to conduct closed session on Real Property Lib Aud
Negotiation items, City Administrator/Council Workshop and consideration of selection
of City Boards and Commissions members.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:35 A.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 94-1151
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 94-01
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