HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 24, 2007 - CC, Special MeetingCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADJOURNED/SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 — 8:00 P.M.
The City Council and the Board Members of the City of Azusa met in regular session, at the above
date and time, at the Mountain View Elementary School (Cafeteria) located at 401 North Vernon -
Avenue, Azusa, California.
Mayor/Chairman Rocha called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCIUDIRECTORS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCIUDIRECTORS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
City Manager/Executive Director Delach, Economic Development Director Coleman, Assistant
Director of Utilities Kalscheuer, Azusa Police Captain Streets, Tierra West Consultants Jose
Ometeotl and Lilianna Monge, Clerk/Secretary Mendoza, Deputy/Secretary City Clerk Toscano.
IPUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Call to Order
Roll Call
Also Present I
Pub Part
Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council/Directors expressing his opposition to the process used in J. Rosales
noticing and spending the CDBG funds for Economic Development Loan Program. He provided Comments
information to Council/Directors on the Intent of CDBG Funds, copies of public notices posted as
well as notices posted by the City of Glendora.
Mr. Seyed S. Zaribaf of II Forno Restaurant and applicant of the Economic Development Loan S. Zaribaf
Program addressed Council/Directors providing information regarding his business operation, his Comments
employees, and the need to obtain an ABC License Type 47, liquor license in order to Increase
operating revenue.
Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed Council/Directors expressing her opposition to the process for P..Martinez
seeking applicants to be considered for the Economic Development Loan Program; she expressed Comments
her disappointment with the whole process noting what was said to several businesses in the
Downtown area.
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council/Directors requesting aid to lakes Restaurant. He too expressed A. Morales
opposition to the process used in obtaining applicants for the Economic Development Loan Comments
Program. He expressed opposition to granting 11 Forno Restaurant the loan.
' Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council/Directors also requesting that they aid lakes Restaurant and M. Lee
talked about the variety of the restaurants in Azusa. Comments
Mr. David Toyoma of Coldwell Banker addressed Council/Directors introducing the Down Payment D. Toyoma
Assistance Program to support Low and Moderate income homebuyers In Azusa. He detailed the Coldwell
available properties In Azusa, talked about available programs and the need for the Down Payment Banker
Assistance Program detailing background regarding the issue.
AGENDA ITEM
Agenda item
APPROVAL OF A $105.000 CDBG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN FOR IL FORNO IL Forno
RESTAURANT, 619 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE. CDBG
Economic
City Manager/Executive Director Delach addressed the issue stating that one of Council's goals has Development
been to provide full service dinning facilities in the city. The EDL program is to provide Loan
employment for low income Individuals, not to promote liquor sales; the liquor license issue was
In order for the City to secure Its Investments by getting extra value and extra benefits through a
' full service restaurant; this was a business decision from staff.
Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the issue noting the following: Discussion
that a liquor license sets a bad precedence, funding source, status of other applicants, details of
the development program and its intent, for the success of II Forno and other restaurants In the
Downtown area.
Mr. Seyed S. Zaribaf of II Forno Restaurant and applicant addressed the issue detailing the events
surrounding the start up of his business and the many struggles he encountered with regard to the
development of the building, the contractors, etc.
S. Zaribaf I
11 Forno Rest. I
After additional discussion it was moved by Mayor Pro-Tem/Director Hanks, seconded by Motion to
Councilmember/Director Carrillo to authorize the City Manager to execute an Economic Approve
Development Loan Agreement for up to $105,000 between City of Azusa and II Forno Restaurant. FAILED
Motion failed by the following vote of the Council/Directors:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: CARRILLO, HANKS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: GONZALES, MAGAS, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE
WORKSHOP ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM.
' Economic Development Director Coleman introduced the new Down Payment Assistance Program
(DPAP) stating that it would be funded through the 20% Low and Moderate Income Set Aside
funds. He stated that Coldwell Banker had presented this concept about creating a home
ownership program that would assist low and moderate income families in the community.
Ms. Lilianna Monge of Tierra West Consultants presented the Down Payment Assistance Program
(DPAP) with information and answers to questions regarding: its Objectives, Azusa Real Estate
Market Conditions, Allowable Housing Expenses, How the Program Works, Who Qualifies, Who is
a Low -Mod Buyer, What Type of Home Can Be Purchased, Who is a "Community Pillar", What can
a lower income family of four qualify for, What can a moderate income teacher with a family of
three qualify for, Equity Share, DPAP Preliminary Budget and Application Process. She and staff
members responded to questions posed by Councilmembers/Directors. The program will be
brought back for consideration and adoption at a later date.
Workshop
Affordable
Housing
B. Coleman
Comments
L. Monge
Comments
Moved by Councilmember/Director Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember/Director Gonzales and Adjourn
unanimously carried to adjourn.
TIME ADJOURNMENT: 9:43 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-C81. (Council)
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R36 . (Agency)
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