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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 2, 1995 - RA0 0 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1995 - 9:00 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: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE General Counsel Deitsch, Executive Director Garcia, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, City Department Heads, Secretary Solis, Deputy Secretary Toscano. Call to Order Roll Call Also Present The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of items I -la through I -Id were approved Consent Cal. by motion of Director Madrid, seconded by Director Beebe and unanimously carried appvd by roll call vote, with the exception of item I -lb, which was considered under the I -1b Spec Special Call portion of the Agenda. Call a. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 18, 1995, were approved as Min appvd written. b. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call C. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS - Employee Step increase for the Hum Res. following: Item appvd M. Hall, Economic Development Specialist, Step 4, effective, 10/03/95. d. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS. Chairman Alexander voiced his opposition to the relocation grant to be received by Armando and Ernestine Vargas. He stated that he doesn't oppose the project or the Owner Participation Agreement, only the grant. Director of Redevelopment Cervantes addressed the issue advising that the proposed amendment to the Owner Participation Agreement with the Vargas' is merely an administrative change to the OPA that would allow disbursements. Res. 95-R61 Warrants Special Call Alexander oppose/grants CRA Dir comments 0 0 Discussion was held between Directors and staff regarding the disbursement of funds Discussion for the project and how it would be administered. Directors were concerned about proper inspection procedures and that liabilities would not arise from the project. Redevelopment Director Cervantes responded stating that Consultant Ron Joseph CRA Dir would receive receipts, verify work authorization, issue lien release, finalize project comments for payment and disburse the payment. He assured Directors that the Building Department would be overseeing the project and that payment would not be disbursed until portions of the project that require inspections are inspected. After additional discussion between Directors and staff, it was moved by Director Discussion Madrid, seconded by Director Beebe and carried by roll call that Amendment to the OPA Amend Owner Participation Agreement be approved with the stipulation that Community Vargas Development Director Bruckner reviews and sign off on each line item. Director Naranjo abstaining and Chairman Alexander dissenting. Director Madrid offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Res. 95-R60 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A Amend OPA FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COMMERCIAL/RELOCATION Vargas' REHABILITATION PROJECT OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH ARMANDO AND ERNESTINE VARGAS AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, MADRID, BEEBE NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: NARANJO SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items Economic Development Specialist Hall addressed the Boardmembers introducing the Hall/Land Land Use and Marketing Plan for Azusa Avenue. She detailed the Agency's efforts Use & Mkt to work towards the goal of the proposed study to develop cohesive plan to create Study Plan an economically strong downtown corridor and a distinct and unique sense of place. Azusa Ave She advised that seven proposals were received for the study and staff recommended the Arroyo Group for the study. Ms. Darlyene Garafalo, Chairperson of the Economic Development Advisory D. Garafalo Committee addressed the strategic Plan for Azusa Avenue and advised that the main EDAC corridor is in need of improvement and that there is a need for a specialist to comments perform the study to be followed with the strategic plan in mind, she urged Boardmembers to move forward with the study. Ms. Hall readdressed the issue providing a detailed description of the scope of work Hall to be performed in the Land Use and Marketing Study Plan for Azusa Avenue. comments Mr. Larry Morrison, Principal of the Arroyo Group addressed the issue providing L. Morrison a slide presentation of the proposed improvements for Azusa Avenue as well as other Arroyo Group projects in which the company has been successful in developing plans. He further comments/ stated that they will work with staff and community with workshops regarding presentation goals, vision and analysis, alternatives and, lastly, recommendations. Director Naranjo voiced his opposition to expending funds for another study in the Naranjo Downtown area. comments 10/02/95 PAGE TWO 0 0 Directors Hardison, Madrid, Beebe, and Chairman Alexander voiced their position in favor of the study. Moved by Director Beebe, seconded by Director Hardison and carried by roll call to authorize a service contract between the Redevelopment Agency and The Arroyo Group for the preparation of a Land Use and Marketing Plan for Azusa Avenue, for a fee not to exceed $65,000. Director Naranjo dissenting. It was consensus of the Boardmember to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:13 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-R62. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 95-01 10/02/95 PAGE THREE Directors comments Approve Land Use & Mkt Study Plan Azusa Ave. Adjourn