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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0520 RDA REGMINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Moorpark, California May 20, 1998 A Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark was held on May 20, 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 8:02 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: S. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Reauest for Approval to Replace Part -time Clerical Position with One -half of Full -time Clerical Position. Staff Recommendation: Approve filling the part -time clerical position in the Redevelopment Agency with one - half time of a full -time clerk - typist position. Mr. Nowak gave the staff report. MOTION: Agency Member Perez moved and Agency Member Wozniak seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Gisler Field Disposition and Development Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Nowak gave the staff report. In response to Agency Member Perez, Mr. Nowak indicated that staff could support the yard setbacks as proposed by Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 May 20, 1998 In response to Agency Member Evans, Mr. Nowak stated the new street width had caused an adjustment to the number of affordable units. He explained that none of the 59 proposed units would meet the setback requirements. He stated the length of the driveways was proposed to be 20 feet. Rodney Fernandez, 11011 Azahar Street, Saticoy, addressed the Council as a representative of Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation and introduced members of their staff. He stated their goal was to work with the City in a partnership to develop affordable housing. He stated the project had been awarded an affordable housing grant which would assist in subsidizing the project. Karen Flock, 11011 Azahar Street, Saticoy, representing Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation indicated she was available to answer questions. Lynn Hutchins, 1 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, representing Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, indicated she was available to answer questions. David Aguirre, 689 New Los Angeles Avenue, addressed the Council in support of the proposed project. Teresa Cortes, 12425 Villa Campesina Avenue, addressed the Council in support of the proposal. She discussed the need for affordable housing. In response to Agency Member Wozniak, Ms. Flock stated a schedule outlining building stages of affordable housing had been provided to staff and that they would be built throughout the construction of the project. In response to Agency Member Teasley, Mr. Nowak stated that Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation proposed to have nine units remain affordable for the life of the plan which would go until the year 2034 and the other six affordable units would remain affordable for 9 to 15 years and then could be resold at market rates. In response to Agency Member Perez, Mr. Nowak stated the other six units were required to be affordable at the time of initial sale. Agency Member Evans stated his concern about only maintaining nine units as affordable. Mr. Nowak stated the request for proposals (RFP) had required nine affordable units. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 May 20, 1998 Agency Member Evans stated his concern with allowing setback deviations. In response to Agency Member Evans, Mr. Nowak stated the 40 foot street requirement resulted in a need for smaller setbacks. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Flock stated the cost for the homeowners association was included in the housing cost. Ms. Flock stated they would prefer to not have a homeowners association but the streets would not meet the public street standards so they would have to be private streets. She stated the streets would meet the Fire Department requirements but there would be parking restrictions. Ms. Flock stated they were willing to have all 15 affordable units remain affordable for the life of the plan. Agency Member Evans indicated he was concerned with the inadequate setbacks and parking. MOTION: Agency Member Perez moved and Agency Member Wozniak seconded a motion to direct staff to bring back on June 17, the Disposition and Development Agreement for formal approval subject to approval of language by Agency Counsel and Executive Director. AMENDMENT: Agency Member Perez moved and Agency Member Wozniak seconded to amend the motion to have the final language prepared and to bring the Disposition and Development Agreement back on June 17 as a Consent Item. The motion carried by roll call vote, 3 -2, Agency Member Evans and Chairman Hunter dissenting. Chairman Hunter questioned whether it was appropriate for the City to be in the land development business. He asked how the plan was superior to other bids presented three months ago. Agency Member Perez stated there was no other proposal. In response to Agency Member Teasley, Mr. Kueny stated that another proposal was received after the deadline for the RFP. In response to Agency Member Evans, Mr. Kueny stated the DDA would be provided in legislative format. He further indicated that the current proposal was consistent with the Agency's direction. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 May 20, 1998 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: No Items. 7. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Agency Member Evans moved and Agency Member Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by �Junanimous voice vote. The time was 8:50 p.m. � 1 / atrick Hu-Iter, Chairman ATTEST: ME Deborah S . Traf stedt, * MARCH is 1987 Agency Secretary o_