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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0506 RDA REGMINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Moorpark, California May 6, 1998 A Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark was held on May 6, 1998 in the Community Center of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Hunter called the meeting to order at 7 :40 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Evans, Perez, Teasley, Wozniak and Chairman Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, Executive Director; Cheryl Kane, Agency Counsel; John Nowak, Agency Treasurer; Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development; Nancy Burns, Senior Management Analyst; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Agency Secretary. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 5. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Request for Approval to Fill_ Position at Lower Classification. Staff Recommendation: Approve filling the current vacant Redevelopment Manager position at the Senior Management Analyst classification level. Mr. Nowak gave the staff report. In response to Agency Member Perez, Mr. Nowak indicated that the position would be funded by Redevelopment Agency funds and that 100 percent of the job duties for the position would be redevelopment /economic development related. Agency Member Perez stated his concerns with the current delay in processing applications for the Redevelopment Agency Housing Rehabilitation Program and questioned whether the position change would further delay the process. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 May 6, 1998 Mr. Nowak stated the pending applications for the program would be out for contract by the end of May and that a streamlining process for applications was being developed. In response to Agency Member Perez, Mr. Kueny stated the staff recommendation was to approve the position at a lower classification and salary range than the Redevelopment Manager position had previously been funded at. He explained that the Assistant City Manager would supervise the position but that the Senior Management Analyst for Redevelopment /Economic Development would not work on Administrative Services projects. In response to Agency Member Teasley, Mr. Nowak indicated that references were being contacted for a particular candidate. Chairman Hunter discussed the delay with the Housing Rehabilitation Program. MOTION: Agency Member Perez moved and Agency Member Teasley seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Gisler Field Disposition and Development Agreement Status Report, Staff Recommendation: Continue to May 20, 1998 meeting. Mr. Nowak gave the staff report. In response to Agency Member Wozniak, Mr. Nowak stated the points of agreement would be brought to the Agency on May 20. He indicated that a formal document would be completed at a later date. In response to Agency Member Wozniak, Mr. Nowak discussed the previous continuances of the item. Agency Member Wozniak stated his concern with the previous delays. He recommended setting May 20 as the required date for a final agreement or that the project be reopened for bids. In response to Chairman Hunter, Mr. Nowak stated a draft agreement would be submitted to Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation the following day. He indicated that the final agreement would require review by legal counsel. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 May 6, 1998 In response to Chairman Hunter, Mr. Nowak stated the outstanding issues were the transfer of property, how the Agency would be paid for the land and fees, and how to insure that the affordable units remain affordable. In response to Chairman Hunter, Mr. Nowak stated the issue of property transfer had come up in February, with four other major issues, and that the original proposal had indicated property transfer at the time of the construction loans. Agency Member Perez called Karen Flock, representing Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, to answer questions. Karen Flock, Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, stated they had not changed their position on when they would transfer the land. She stated she had not seen the draft Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) and was unaware that there were outstanding issues. She stated she had told staff that it would be necessary for Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation's legal counsel to review the agreement. In response to Agency Member Perez, Mr. Nowak indicated that Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation has been actively involved in the development of the salient points of the draft agreement. Agency Member Perez recommended that the Committee re- involve themselves in the process of drafting the agreement. He indicated his support for the staff recommendation. In response to Chairman Hunter, Ms. Flock stated Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation was not currently negotiating any other projects with a DDA in Ventura County. Agency Member Teasley discussed the extensions already given for the project. In response to Chairman Hunter, Mr. Nowak stated the content of the agreement had been presented to Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation but that they had requested language modifications. Chairman Hunter stated his frustration with the repayment on a lot -by -lot basis rather than as a lump sum. He indicated his concern about continual extensions. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 May 6, 1998 Agency Member Evans concurred that the current proposal was substandard and recommended a deadline be placed on the agreement with Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, after which time the project should go back out to bid. Agency Member Perez stated the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation project contained the greater number of affordable units, which was the primary goal of the project. Chairman Hunter stated that the affordable units are a laudable goal but not at the expense of the Agency. MOTION: Agency Member Wozniak moved and Agency Member Perez seconded a motion to continue to May 20, 1998. In response to Agency Member Teasley, Mr. Nowak stated the language regarding the Agency's protection was important and he had taken additional time to obtain the correct language that would be in the best interest of the Agency. Agency Member Teasley stated it was necessary to set a final deadline. AMENDMENT: Agency Member Wozniak moved and Agency Member Evans seconded a motion to amend the pending main motion to add the words "with no further extensions" after May 20, 1998. Agency Member Perez stated his opposition to the amendment. SECOND AMENDMENT: Agency Member Perez requested an additional amendment to the motion to direct staff to set specific dates and times to meet with Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation to discuss the agreement. Agency Member Wozniak and Agency Member Evans accepted the amendment. The amended motion carried 4 -1, Chairman Hunter dissenting. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Agency Member Wozniak moved and Agency Member Perez seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion -- carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on March 4. 1998. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 May 6, 1998 �- ' -�- - •111 -� :� -� spq�111111 lip •• UF- I j ••= Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as processed. B. Amendment to Lease Agreement for 220 High Street (Moorpark Active Seniors). Staff Recommendation: Approve the Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement with the Moorpark Active Seniors, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the Amendment as provided for therein. C. Resolution No. 98 -71 Appropriating $33.966 from the 1993 Bond Reserve for the County Library Parking. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98 -71 appropriating a total of $33,966 from the Bond Fund reserve for the County Public Library parking lot capital project. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) 7. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Agency Member Perez moved and Agency Member Teasley seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:20 p.m. /I rick /iTunter, Chairman ATTEST: I a� s. I Debora h S . 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