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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 3, 1995 - RA0 . CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 1995 - 9:44 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. PRESENT: DIRECTORS: HARRISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Call to Order Roll Call Also Present Interim General Counsel Barbosa, Executive Director Garcia, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, City Department Heads, Secretary Solis, Deputy Secretary Toscano. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE Cncl/CRA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9:25 P.M. convene jntly JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Disposition and Development Joint Pub Hrg Agreement, SKM Enterprises, La Fayette Restaurant Lease Agreement, and Phoenicia DDA/LaFayette Restaurant Lease Agreement. & Phoenicia 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 San Gabriel Valley Tribune on March 23, 1995 and March 30, 1995. Moved by Councilmember/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember/Director Continued to Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the Joint Public Hearing to 4/17/95 April 17, 1995 meeting. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Owner Participation Agreement/Lease Joint Pub Hrg Agreement/Sublease Agreement with Ed Seidner, Ron Seidner dba Seidner Enterprises. Seidner Empses 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 San Gabriel Valley Tribune on March 23, 1995. Redevelopment Director Cervantes addressed the hearing stating that the proposal from Mr. Ron Seidner is to expand Bert's Motorcycle and Sea Doo Watercraft line business located at 900 W. Foothill to 905 W. Foothill, with assistance from the Agency. He stated that the Agency will lease the property at 905 W. Foothill from Mr. Ed Seidner for $48,000 for the year, then sublease the property to Mr. Ron Seidner based on Mr. Ron Seidner's sales performance. He explained the proposed sales tax credit and the method of repayment of the $48,000. Mr. Haas of CB Commercial and Mr. Ron Seidner provided a slide presentation on sales projections for the business. CRA Dir comments Mr. Haas comments Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony 0 a Moved by Councilmember/Director Madrid, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hrg clsd Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Director Beebe 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 BERT'S MOTORCYCLE AND WATERCRAFT DEALERSHIP EXPANSION. Moved by Director Beebe, seconded by Director Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilmember/Director Beebe offered a Joint 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 ED SEIDNER, RON SEIDNER, DBA SEIDNER ENTERPRISES AND THE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PURSUANT TO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ED SEIDNER AND A SUBLEASE WITH RON SEIDNER. Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE Res. 95-R19 Appvg Neg Dec Res. 95-C42& 95-R20/Agmt w/ Seidner Enterprises THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl Recess CONTINUED AT 9:44 P.M. CRA cont The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of items I -3a through I -3e was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Director Beebe, seconded by Director Naranjo and unanimously carried by I -3a -I -3e roll call vote. appvd a. The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 1995, were approved as Min appvd written. b. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Res. 95-R21 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, APPROVING Appropriation APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 Amendments PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. C. The Agency Treasurer's Report as of February 28, 1995, was received and filed. Agency Treas Report 04/03/95 PAGE TWO d. On February 21, 1995, the Board approved purchase and rehabilitation of an Rehab prop @ existing dwelling located at 918 North Azusa Avenue. (Eminhizer). The 918 N. Azusa Agency has acquired the property and has solicited proposals for rehabilitation, estimated at $30,000. Four informal quotations were received. Approval was given to waive formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code and the contract was awarded to J.K. Construction, low quote, in the amount of $24,825, and its execution was authorized. e. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Res. 95-R22 CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Warrants TO BE PAID OUT OF REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS. SPECIAL. CALL. ITEMS Special Call None. None SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PrQpoc d Market Study Land Use for Downtown Azusa Market Study Downtown Request of the Redevelopment Director to issue a Request for Proposals and Azusa Qualifications to conduct a market study and land use plan for the Downtown Azusa area described as the east and west sides of Azusa Avenue between Paramount Avenue and Ninth Street. The goal of the study is the development of a cohesive plan to improve the function and appearance of Downtown Azusa. This includes creating an economically strong commercial/retail corridor and a distinct and unique sense of place. D. Garofalo EDAC Ms. Darlyne Garofalo, Chairperson of the Economic Development Advisory comments Committee addressed the issue stating that the EDAC committee supports the market study of the downtown area. Discussion Discussion was held among Director Madrid, Redevelopment Director Cervantes and Economic Development Specialist Hall regarding expansion of the market study south to Arrow Highway. Market Study appvd Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by Director Naranjo and carried by roll call Phase II added that staff issue an RFP to conduct a market study and land use for the Downtown through Arrow Azusa area through to Paramount and that they work with consultants to include the Hwy study south to Arrow Highway as a second phase to the project. Chairman Alexander dissenting. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AT: 9:52 P.M. CRA recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CRA/Cncl CONVENED JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:15 P.M. convene jointly It was consensus of Councilmembers/Boardmembers to recess to Closed Session to Closed Session discuss the following: Real Property Negotiations (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8), Mr. Richard Hernandez, 116 and 134 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, California. 04/03/95 PAGE THREE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:16 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 10:35 P.M. City Attorney/General Counsel announced that Mayor/Chairman Alexander did not participate and was not present during Closed Session. Moved by Councilmember/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hardison and carried by roll call to direct staff to proceed with action regarding Real Property Negotiations of 116 and 134 East Foothill Boulevard as specified in Closed Session. Mayor/Chairman Alexander abstaining and Councilmember/Director Beebe dissenting. Moved by Mayor/Chairman Alexander, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, April 10, 1995, at 5:30 P.M., at the City Library Auditorium, in order to conduct the City Attorney Interview process. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:37 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-R23 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 95-01 04/03/95 PAGE FOUR Recess Reconvened Mayor/Chairman did not participate Staff to process w/ 116&135 Foothill R. Hernandez Adjourn to 4/10 Lib Aud 5:30 pm City Attorney Interviews