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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2001 0207 RDA REGMINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Moorpark, California February 7, 2001 A Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark was held on February 7, 2001, 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 7:06 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Wozniak and Chair Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, Executive Director; Joseph Montes, Acting General Counsel; Hugh Riley, Assistant Executive Director; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Agency Secretary. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: None. 5. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Adopting a Resolution of Necessity to Acquire Fee Title by Eminent Domain that Real Property Owned by Laszlo B. Kovacs at 798 Moorpark Avenue in the City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: 1) Conduct a hearing for the property owner before considering the adoption of Resolution No. 2001 -96, a Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of The City of Moorpark, California finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property for public purposes; 2) review the evidence presented, including the agenda report and public comments and close the hearing; and 3) adopt Resolution No. 2001 -96 authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceedings so as to acquire the fee simple interest in real property described therein. (Note: this requires an affirmative FOUR- FIFTHS (4 /5ths) vote of the Agency Board of Directors.) (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 Mr. Riley gave the staff report. February 7, 2001 MOTION: Agency Member Harper moved and Agency Member Wozniak seconded a motion to: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -96, finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of 798 Moorpark Avenue for public purposes, and authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceedings so as to acquire the fee simple interest in the real property described in the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consider Report on the Proqress of Mountain View Development by Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (Tract No. 5161, Residential Planned Development (RPD) No. 98 -7). Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Ms. Burns gave the staff report. Karen Flock, 11011 Azahar Street, Saticoy, representing Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) stated she appreciated the efforts of staff and the City Council to move this project forward. In response to Agency Member Wozniak, Ms. Flock stated that the City Engineer had estimated that the final map could be scheduled for approval in approximately three weeks. Mr. Brown clarified that the final map could be ready within approximately three weeks if outstanding information is submitted and the assessment district is initiated. Agency Member Wozniak stated he would like this item back on the next agenda for another status report. Chair Hunter stated that based on the original schedule Phase 3 should have already started construction. He expressed his frustration with the delays and stated that CEDC did not have the experience to move this project forward. He commented on the problem with the use of the preference list versus a lottery system, the way the homebuyers were selected, and the lack of overall responsiveness. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 February 7, 2001 Agency Member Millhouse stated that the goals of CEDC are admirable; however he concurred with Mayor Hunter that the delay is frustrating and cannot continue. Agency Member Harper stated that the design of the stormwater discharge system to satisfy new requirements had slowed progress. Chair Hunter stated that it is frustrating that the City is now receiving complaints from the potential homebuyers. In response to Agency Member Mikos, Mr. Kueny referenced the chronology list and suggested that an item on status return on the March 7, 2001 meeting agenda, if the final map approval is not scheduled by that time. In response to Agency Member Mikos, Ms. Flock stated that three phases of construction were planned; however, their intent is now to combine Phases 2 and 3. -- Agency Member Wozniak stated he would still like this item to be scheduled for a status report on February 21. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Agency directed staff to schedule a status report for the Mountain View Development project on February 21, 2001. Mr. Kueny clarified that the item would be scheduled for the City Council agenda, since the report would include final map status. C. Consider Relocation of the Chamber of Commerce Offices to High Street. Staff Recommendation: 1) Offer a lease of the building at 18 High Street with the following provisions: (a) Monthly rent fixed at $1,000 per month for three years; (b) Review after three years; (c) Chamber to pay for all utilities and landscape maintenance; (d) No subletting provision; 2) Advance up to $10,000 for tenant improvements to be repaid over a five -year period at 5% simple interest. If the building is vacated by the Chamber at the Agency's request prior to the end of the five -year period, the Agency would absorb the balance due. If the Chamber vacates the premises, at other than the Agency's request, prior to the end of the five years, the balance would be due and payable to the Agency; and 3) Provide Notice to Charles Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 February 7, 2001 Abbott & Associates to relocate by April 30, 2001 or before if mutually convenient for interested parties. Mr. Riley gave the report and stated that the Chamber had requested a continuance. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, discussed her concern that the proposed lease of the building at 18 High Street to the Chamber of Commerce would not provide the Agency with as much rent as was currently received from Charles Abbott and Associates. She also expressed concern that the vital City Engineer and Building and Safety services could be interrupted. Agency Member Millhouse stated that Mrs. Brown had good points regarding the economics. Agency Member Harper stated that there would not be lost revenue, since the intent was to share the building with the Chamber and relocate some of the City Hall staff. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Agency determined to take the item off calendar. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Agency Member Millhouse asked that the minutes for the June 211 2000 regular meeting be pulled, since he had been absent. MOTION: Agency Member Wozniak moved and Agency Member Harper seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of the Item 11.A. June 21, 2000 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of January 17, 2001. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 17, 2001. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of January 31, 2001. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 5 February 7, 2001 The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 21, 2000. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. MOTION: Agency Member Wozniak moved and Chair Hunter seconded a motion to approve the minutes of regular meeting of June 21, 2000. The motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Agency Member Harper and Agency Member Millhouse abstaining. 7. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 8. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Agency Member Harper moved and Agency Member Wozniak seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:30 p.m. ATTEST: OP MENr Deborah S. Traffenst68t ESTABLISHED Agency Secretary # MARCH 18, 1987 /FORD%