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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2003 — 8:37 P.M.
The Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa met in
regular session at the above date.
Chairperson Madrid called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, STANFORD, CHAGNON, ROCHA,
MADRID
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
General Counsel Carvalho, Assistant Executive Director Person, City Department Heads,
Deputy Secretary Toscano, Secretary Mendoza.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Call to Order
Roll Call
Also Present
Sched Items
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING —regarding a Disposition and Development Agreement with joint Pub Hrg
Sy Development Corporation, for the redevelopment of agency property located at Sy Development
619/621 N. Azusa Avenue (Talley Building).
619/621 N.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Azusa Ave.
publication of notice of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Talley Bldg.
October 6 and 13, 2003.
Economic/Redevelopment Director Hennessey, conducted a power point presentation,
In which he explained that the overall purpose of the project, known as Talley Property Hennessey
Project, is to create a first class retail space and a residential mix -use in the downtown Comments
area. As part of this process, they have undergone a project to rehabilitate the building
standards outlined by the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission, in which the
primary element will be the maintenance of this facade. This project Included the
removal of the Light and Water Building. He presented a site plan that showed the first
floor of the building with to be used for retail and restaurant; second floor to be
residential; and third Floor loft apartments. This site plan was made based on public
input. The cost and funding for this project was explained. The benefits for the City of
this project will be: to create a standard for future developments, create first quality
residential and retail space, and a historic building In downtown will be restored.
Mayor Madrid addressed the Hearing regarding CEQUA guidelines and how this
changes would affect the buildings originality, if it needed to be photographed and Madrid
archive it for historical purposes. Hennessey responded that the mitigated negative question re
declaration was approved, and that efforts were being made to keep the originality of hearing
the building.
Mayor Pro -tem Rocha addressed the Hearing expressing his concerns on the parking
availability once this project is finished. Hennessey responded that they do not feel Rocha re
this will be a problem at the conclusion of the project. However there are intentions to parking
commission a parking study six month to a year after the project has been finished to on project
be sure that the parking in this area Is not crowded.
Councilmember Hardison addrefte Hearing expressing concerns on corn thread Hardison
for downtown Brea brick structure. He asked that the city save the one from the Commets
building.
Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed the Hearing in favor of the project. She further P.Martinez
requested that council approve this project, and thanked the Planning Commission for in favor of
all their work in moving forward. Talley Proj.
Historical Commissioner, Mark Ades, address the Hearing in favor of the project. He
further explained that the commission has been working together with Redevelopment
and have come to agreements, and would like to see an archival of the building.
Mr. Hagop Sargisian from SY Development Corporation address the Hearing pleased to
know that they are moving forward after three and a half years of working with staff,
whom he thanked for all the work they have done, and also for the opportunity to be
part of this project.
Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Counciimember Stanford and
unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing.
Counciimember Chagnon requested from staff few language changes on the agreement
as follows: Pg. 26 section 3.4.1, line 10, to add Planning staff and Developer to hold
regular progress meetings. Pg. 27 section 3.4.3, to add the City's Planning Department
to cooperate in efforts to obtain waivers of requirements of alternative Plans. Pg. 30
section 3.4.6, to add designee to approve the landscaping plan, not just Mr. Bruckner.
However staff explained that this approval is based only to the level of the Department
Head and a designee could not be added.
Council Carvalho, stated that if the Agency Board finds that the additional mitigation
measure is necessary in order to mitigate the impacts to a level of insignificance, than
the Board would add a second mitigation category called Cultural Resources, then the
mitigation measure would be to archive the inside and outside wall with photographs
and video tapes, timing would be prior to commencement of construction or prior to
pulling the building permits that would be monitored by the City of Azusa Economic
Development Department.
Counciimember Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled:
M. Ades in
favor of
Talley Proj.
H. Sargisian
SY Dev.
comments
Chagnon
request
change some
of the wording
of agmnt
S. Carvalho
comments
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE DISPOSTION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ND SY DEVELOPMENT, A NEVADA Res. 03-1138
CORPORATION. Sy Dev. DDA
Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Counciimember Hardison to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Agency.
AYES: BOARDMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID
NOES: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE
Counciimember Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSAAPPROVING SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY (PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION Res. 03-C81
33421.1, 33433 AND 33445) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DISPOSTION AND Sale ofPorp.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY re Sy Dev. DDA
OF AZUS AND SY DEVELOPMENT, A NEVADA CORPORATION. Talley Proj.
Moved by Counciimember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councllmember Hardison to a CRA recess
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the
redevelopment of the Agency property.
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AND THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED
AT 8:58 P.M.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of items VIII -A through VIII -D, were approved by Consent Cal.
motion of Director Stanford, seconded by Director Chagnon and unanimously carried. Approved
A. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 2003, were approved as written. Min approved
B. The Agency Treasurer's Report as of September 3, 2003, was received and filed. Treas Rpt
C. Formal request for qualification process was waived and approval as given for the 1994 Bond Cnsl
selection of Bond Counsel for refinancing the City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
1994 Tax Allocation Bonds. The professional services agreement was approved
with Best, Best and Krieger.
D. The following Resolution was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 03-1139
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF Warrants
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS.
It was consensus of the Redevelopment Agency Boardmembers to adjourn
Adjourn,
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:38 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 03-R40.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 03 -ROI.
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