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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG RPTS 2007 0502 RDA REG-� ESTABLISHED �IryOFMo� Resolution No. 2007 -173 MOORPARK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2007 7 :00 P.M. Moorpark Community Center 799 Moorpark Avenue 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: 4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Authorizing Staff to Remove Four Silo Structures Located at 192 High Street. Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to start the process to remove the four silos located at 192 High Street. (Staff: David Moe) 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 4 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. B. Consider Changes to the Funding Source for Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and Approve Resolution Authorizing Fiscal Year 2006/07 Budget Amendment. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve recommended changes to the Housing Rehabilitation Program; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2007- , authorizing FY 2006/07 Budget Amendment using Tax Increment funds. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED (Staff: Nancy Burns) 6. CLOSED SESSION: A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - 4) Redevelopment Agency Agenda May 2, 2007 Page 2 6. CLOSED SESSION: (continued) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Number of cases to be discussed - 4) C. (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 360 High Street (APN) 512 -0- 082 -010) Agency Negotiator: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark — Steven Kueny, Executive Director Negotiating Parties: Granary Square, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 7. ADJOURNMENT: Any member of the public may address the Agency during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda, unless it is a Public Hearing or a Presentation /Action /Discussion item. Speakers who wish to address the Agency concerning a Public Hearing or Presentations /Action/ Discussion item must do so during the Public Hearing or Presentations /Action /Discussion portion of the Agenda for that item. Speaker cards must be received by the City Clerk for Public Comments prior to the beginning of the Public Comments portion of the meeting and for Presentation /Action /Discussion items prior to the beginning of the first item of the Presentation /Action /Discussion portion of the Agenda. Speaker Cards for a Public Hearing must be received prior to the beginning of the Public Hearing. A limitation of three minutes shall be imposed upon each Public Comment and Presentation/ Action /Discussion item speaker. A limitation of three to five minutes shall be imposed upon each Public Hearing item speaker. Written Statement Cards may be submitted in lieu of speaking orally for open Public Hearings and Presentation /Action /Discussion items. Copies of each item of business on the agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are available for public review. Any questions concerning any agenda item may be directed to the City Clerk at (805) 517 -6223. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to review an agenda or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the City Clerk's Division at (805) 517 -6223. Upon request, the agenda can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Any request for disability- related modification or accommodation should be made at least 46 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to assist the City staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102- 35.104; ADA Title II). STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss CITY OF MOORPARK ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Maureen Benson, declare as follows: That I am the Deputy City Clerk of the City of Moorpark and that a notice for a Regular Meeting of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency to be held Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California, was posted on April 27, 2007, at a conspicuous place at the Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on April 27, 2007. Maureen Benson Deputy City Clerk ITEM ` . A - CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA Redevelopment Agency Meeting of ACTION: REDEVELOPMENT AGENC? 7 - OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Agency Board of Directors From: David C. Moe 11, Redevelopment Manager �y U^ Date: April 20, 2007 (Agency Meeting of 5/2/07) Subject: Consider Authorizing Staff to Remove Four Silo Structures Located at 192 High Street BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION On February 2, 2007, staff was authorized to secure and repair building No. 3, and begin the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) review process for the demolition of building No. 1, building No. 2 and four silos located at 192 High Street. Staff has secured the buildings and silos, and constructed a temporary fence along the railroad tracks to cover large openings in building No. 2. Staff discussed the removal of the buildings and silos with several property owners on High Street. At that time it was mentioned that the buildings may provide noise attenuation and removing the buildings may potentially increase train noise on High Street. Therefore, being sensitive to this concern, staff is suggesting only removing the dilapidated silos at this time. Staff will conduct an initial study to determine the level of CEQA review for the removal of the remaining buildings. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION As this project involves the demolition and removal of a few individual accessory structures, and there is no reasonable possibility that it would result in a significant effect on the environment, either individually or cumulatively in consideration of other reasonably foreseeable projects, it is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(1)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. If this project is approved, a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk. 00004 111 Honorable Agency Board of Directors Meeting of 5/2/2007 Page 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Authorize staff to start the process to remove the four silos located at 192 High Street. 000002 CITY OF MOORPARk. CALIFORNIA ^ Redevelopment Ac:e�cy Meeting I'�'� • A. of - ACTION: �, t,�_ _._ _ MINUT S OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -- �tVCazst=j�arTc,�CairFornla April 4, 2007 A Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark was held on April 4, 2007, in the Community Center of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hunter called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, Van Dam, and Chair Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, Executive Director; Hugh Riley, Assistant Executive Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Agency Secretary. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) MOTION: Agency Member Mikos moved and Agency Member Parvin seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 4.6, which was pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 7, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. C. Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise Bids for 81 First Street Affordable Housing Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans and specifications for construction of a single family residence at 81 First Street, as discussed in the agenda report; and authorize solicitation of bids for construction. The following item was pulled for individual consideration. B. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of March 21, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Chair Hunter stated he would abstain from the vote on the March 21, 2007, Special Meeting Minutes, as he was absent from this meeting. 000003 Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 April 4, 2007 MOTION: Agency Member Millhouse moved and Agency Member Parvin seconded a motion to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2007. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Mayor Hunter abstaining. 5. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 6. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Hunter adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Patrick Hunter, Chair ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt Agency Secretary 000004 ITFFM 5. B. ITY OF MO ` CAUFORNIA RedevPloprif, "Pncy Meeting of '.f-OT -aao 7 ACTION 4 — - -- MOORPARK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY V), •4111 AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Agency Board of Directors From: Nancy Burns , Senior Management Analyst Date: April 23, 2007 (Agency Meeting of May 2, 2007) Subject: Consider Changes to the Funding Source for Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and Approve Resolution Authorizing Fiscal Year 2006107 Budget Amendment BACKGROUND On August 2, 2006, the Agency Board authorized modifications to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and directed staff to implement the revised program within the Redevelopment Project Area. A copy of the staff report approved by the Agency at that time is attached to this report. DISCUSSION Changes to Redevelopment Law now require long -term affordability restrictions when Housing Setaside funds are used for this purpose. In order to provide funds for needed housing rehabilitation to eligible Low and Very Low Income residents, Tax Increment funds may be used without unduly encumbering existing homes that could benefit from renovation and restoration. STAFF RECOMMENDATION (ROLL CALL VOTE) 1) Approve recommended changes to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2007- , authorizing Fiscal Year 2006/07 Budget Amendment for first rehabilitation project using Tax Increment funds. Attachment "A" Resolution No. 2007 - Attachment "B" Staff Report on Changes to Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (Approved August 2, 2006) 000005 Attachment A RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $53,000.00 FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FUND FOR THE HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM WHEREAS, on June 21, 2006, the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors adopted the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency budget for Fiscal Year 2006/2007; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark desires to utilize Tax Increment funds to provide loans to Low and Very Low Income homeowners for housing rehabilitation, in the maximum amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00); and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency has secured the services of a Construction Manager, and anticipates incurring approximately $3,000.00 in costs for initial program development for these services; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark now wishes to amend the adopted budget by $53,000.00, to reflect the costs as stated above. NOW, THEREFORE, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. A budget amendment in the total amount of $53,000.00 from the Tax Increment Fund, for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program, as more particularly described in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The Agency Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original Resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May, 2007. Patrick Hunter, Chair ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Agency Secretary Attachment: Exhibit "A" — Budget Amendment Detail 000U6b EXHIBIT B BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT FUNDS 2006 -2007 FUND ALLOCATION FROM: Fund Account Number Amount Tax Increment 2902 -5500 $ 53,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 2902 -2410- 5034 -9283 Total $ 3,000.00 $ 53,000.00 DISTRIBUTION OF APPROPRIATION TO EXPENSE ACCOUNTS: Account Number Current Budget Revision Amended Budget 2902 - 2410 - 5034 -9282 $ - $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 2902 -2410- 5034 -9283 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ - Total $ - $ 53,000.00 $ 53,000.00 Approved as to Form: 000Oo,. Attachment B TTEM 5 • B. " -ATY Of- MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA Redevelopment Agency Meeting of -OZ -;teo(o ACTION: MOORPARK REDEVELOPMENT AGENDA REPORT BY: -- — To: Honorable Agency Board of Directors FROM: David C. Moe 11, Redevelopment Manager 7 C DATE: July 21, 2006, (Agency Meeting of August 2, 2006) SUBJECT: Consider Changes to the Housing Rehabilitation Program BACKGROUND The Housing Rehabilitation Program provides financial assistance to very low and low income home owners in the Redevelopment Project Area to correct building code violations and repair their homes. The program has been funded by the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency for several years, but unfortunately, due to other priorities and staffing vacancies, the program has been dormant. DISCUSSION The Agency now has the staffing to successfully implement the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Staff has reviewed the existing program and has made several suggestions to streamline program administration and increase its effectiveness to remove blighted conditions in the Redevelopment Project Area. The following are staff's recommended changes: 1. Increase the maximum loan amount from $20,000 to $50,000 for eligible repairs and costs. Repairs to correct Health and Safety Code deficiencies will have highest priority in ranking which repairs will be completed. 2. Eligible properties include those which are determined to be structurally sound, or to have the potential to be made structurally sound within the budgeted maximum loan funds. 3. Loan terms will be 3% interest for Low Income households, and 0% interest for Very Low Income households. The loans will be amortized over 30 years. Loan will be repaid in full upon sale or transfer of property within the amortization 000008 Honorable Agency Board of Directors 8/2/06 period; loan is not transferable. A monthly loan payment for a $50,000 loan at 0% interest is estimated to be $139.00 and the same loan at 3% interest is estimated to be $211.00. 4. Loan will be secured by a deed of trust against the property. Loan will be in third position or better and will not subordinate to any new loan, unless approved by the Executive Director. 5. Flat loan fee of $2,000 would be charged to the borrower, which includes approximately $1,200 for construction management services and $800 for transaction costs, including title insurance, recording fees, drawing loan documents, warehousing the loan, etc. This loan fee will be included with the other project expenses in the loan. No credit reports will be obtained, as the loans will not be underwritten. Loan applications will be reviewed by staff to confirm eligibility, based on income, and ensure sufficient equity exists to protect Agency funds. 6. The property must remain owner - occupied. 7. A 10% contingency fee will be included in the maximum loan amount. This will be used for any unforeseen repairs that need to be addressed during the course of the repairs. When taking the 10% contingency into consideration, and including the $2,000 loan cost, approximately $43,000 in actual repairs may be contracted for. In the event that no contingency funds are needed, those funds will be applied as a reduction to the loan principal. 8. Loan documents and agreements will include a "Good Neighbor Clause" which stipulates property maintenance to community standards and forbids overcrowding. (HUD standards will be used, which are a maximum of 2 persons per bedroom, plus 1 person.) The purpose of this is to reduce the likelihood of unrelated individuals moving into the house after the rehabilitation work. The intent is not to restrict eligible large families from participating in this program. 9. Borrowers will host a sign in their yard which identifies the source of funds and tastefully suggests a community spirit, neighborhood improvements, etc. 10. Monitoring will be conducted on an annual basis, or more frequently, as necessary, to confirm payment of property taxes, adequate insurance coverage, condition of property, household income, and owner - occupancy. 11. The process of a successful rehabilitation project will follow this outline: a. Homeowner submits an application for a housing rehabilitation loan, including required documents showing income, property ownership, etc. and identifies requested repairs. 2 0000019 Honorable Agency Board of Directors 8/2/06 b. Agency reviews application and advises homeowner of eligibility. c. Agency staff and Construction Manager meet with homeowner at property to evaluate repair requests, identify possible health and safety deficiencies that should be included in the repair project, and obtain homeowner preferences, where relevant, such as, materials for counter tops, backsplash, tub /shower enclosures, hard surface floor coverings, fixtures, etc. d. Construction Manager prepares draft work write -up, including specifications, methods, and products and provides cost estimates and not -to- exceed values as appropriate. Agency requirements for smoke alarms will be included. Construction Manager consults with Agency on anticipated project costs, potential conflicts, etc. e. Work will include termite inspection and appropriate pest control treatment(s). Restoration work required as a result of pest control treatment(s) will generally be included in the Scope of Work, or as a Change Order, to be completed by the contractor making the home repairs. Agency staff meets with homeowner to review Draft Scope of Work and confirm homeowner intentions and choices, and potential costs. Staff will review the financial obligations of the program with homeowner at that time, and obtain contractor information from homeowner, if homeowner requests a specific contractor be invited to bid on the work. g. Construction Manager prepares bid documents template which Agency completes for each project. Agency conducts formal bid process. Agency will encourage interested contractors to submit qualifications, in order to be on the Agency's bid list. This will enable them to be notified by mail of bidding opportunities for the rehabilitation program. However, the formal bidding will not be limited to contractors already on the Agency's bid list. Minimum qualifications to be on the Agency's bid list include the following: i. Current and unrestricted license in trade(s) as appropriate for needed repairs; ii. Active City Business Registration; iii. .Insurance coverage as required by the Agency h. Construction Manager will evaluate bids for cost, appropriate methods, and other criteria to be determined, and will identify lowest responsive bidder. UODUiO Honorable Agency Board of Directors 8/2/06 i. Agency staff will notify homeowner of bid results and discuss options regarding contractor selection: i. Lowest responsive bidder ii. A preferred bidder, if price is within 3% of lowest responsive bid J. Agency staff will prepare loan documents and associated agreements, including the following, and obtain homeowner signature(s): i. Promissory Note ii. Deed of Trust iii. Good Neighbor Clause iv. Pre - construction Discussion Acknowledgment v. What You as a Homeowner Can Expect vi. Owner Participation Agreement vii. Right of Rescission viii. Truth in Lending ix. Request for Notice x. Control (Escrow) Instructions xi. Construction Contract 12. Agency staff will consult with Construction Manager regarding value engineering opportunities, such as whether or not a General Contractor is needed for the project, or if 1 or 2 sub - contractors would be adequate for the needed repairs and would not place an undue burden on staff. For most projects, a General Contractor will be required. 13. Escrow, funds disbursement, loan servicing and loan warehousing will be provided by Ameri - National (formerly U. S. Escrow), the service provider used by the Agency when the housing rehabilitation program was fully active. 14. Fiduciary relationships are as follows: a. Homeowner (Employer) — Contractor b. Agency (Lender) — Homeowner (Borrower) c. Agency (Client) — Construction Manager (Service Provider) 15. Communication relationships are as follows: a. Agency — Homeowner b. Agency — Construction Manager c. Construction Manager — Contractor d. Homeowner — Contractor 4 000011. Honorable Agency Board of Directors 8/2/06 16. Outreach /communication will consist of the following: a. Development of a simple message to include the following information in both English and Spanish: i. Eligibility ii. Loan limits iii. Typical repairs iv. Key features of program b. Dissemination of the message: i. Brochure placement 1. Front counter 2. Mailing to targeted neighborhoods (owner occupied only) 3. "Community Partners" • Catholic Charities • Neighborhoods for Learning (First Five) • County Medical Clinic • Library • Schools • Boys & Girls Club ii. Website iii. Government channel iv. Announcement at City Council meeting(s) v. Newspapers STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve recommended changes to the Housing Rehabilitation Program and direct staff to implement the program in the Redevelopment Project Area. 100001.2