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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2001 0801 RDA REGMINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Moorpark, California August 1, 2001 A Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark was held on August 1, 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 6:58 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Wozniak, and Chair Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, Executive Director; Hugh Riley, Assistant Executive Director; Joseph Montes, General Counsel; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Agency Secretary. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Wanda Hough, a Moorpark resident, stated she was in support of the city purchasing the property at 83 West High Street. She stated she had questions regarding the plans for relocation, buyout, where they will be moved, and how long the process will take until the mobilehome park is closed. 4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Request from the Lawrence Janss Company for Agency Support of the Proposed Purchase and Renovation of the Moorpark Playhouse (45 High Street). Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Riley gave the staff report. Larry Janss, 45 High Street, stated he would answer any questions, and that he is in a due diligence process on the property. He expressed concern regarding the amount of parking available and required for use of the property, and he requested assurance the City would improve the parking for the theater and other businesses on High Street. In response to Agency Member Harper, Mr. Janss stated the number of parking spaces required was a matter of zoning formula, but that approximately 300 seats are planned in the theater. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 2 August 1, 2001 Mr. Riley stated 86 parking spaces are the statutory number of spaces required for a 300 -seat theater, one space for every 3.5 seats, and that 50 percent (500) offsite parking is allowed. He recommended obtaining reciprocal agreements for parking with other downtown properties. Agency Member Harper stated if the land is available for parking, then the question of improvements can be resolved. He requested that when the parking improvements are planned, that it be done in an aesthetically pleasing way to add to the character of the area. He suggested a template like the city of Ojai. Agency Member Mikos stated she is pleased with Mr. Janss' proposal, supports the project, and agrees with Agency Member Harper that the Agency should assist with parking issue to help make it happen. Agency Member Millhouse asked about the timeline of the project and if an ad hoc committee was needed. Mr. Kueny stated that staff had little opportunity to fully look at the timeline, but that the due diligence ends on August 10 for Mr. Janss. He stated Mr. Janss should be offered an assurance that the parking availability would be guaranteed. He stated that a complication is that the proposed theater use has lost its non - conforming rights, and the City will need to work with Mr. Janss regarding this. He also stated that technical issues can be explored with Mr. Janss and an ad hoc committee, and then staff will come back to the Agency with a recommendation. Mr. Kueny suggested that Mr. Janss have access to the same theater parking at the same rate as the prior owner and that the agreement include a hold harmless requirement. In response to Chair Hunter, Mr. Janss confirmed August 10 is the date the bank requires him to make a decision, and the parking is the last issue for consideration. Agency Member Millhouse stated his support regarding the assistance with parking in the High Street area. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 August 1, 2001 Agency Member Harper directed staff to draft an agreement offering the property at $1.00 per year. Mr. Kueny questioned whether the Agency wanted to appoint an ad hoc committee. Chair Hunter stated he does not believe an ad hoc committee is necessary and that staff should be empowered to work with Mr. Janss to make sure the lot is available and move forward with a document regarding the parking issues. MOTION: Agency Member Harper moved and Agency Member Millhouse seconded a motion to authorize the Executive Director to draft an agreement offering the parking area across the street from the theater at $1.00 per year with a hold harmless requirement. Agency Member Millhouse asked that staff leave some flexibility in the agreement language to allow the city to shift the location of the theater parking lot to another location within close proximity. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Chair Hunter moved and Agency Member Harper seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 16, 2001. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes as processed. B. Consider Resolution to Appropriate $1,684,500 for Property Acquisition of 83 West High Street, Moorpark Mobile Home Park including Related Closing And Relocation Costs. Staff Recommendation: 1) Review the information provided in the agenda report and make the required findings as outlined in the report; 2) Authorize the purchase of 83 West High Street for redevelopment at a price of $887,500 and the payment of additional closing costs of approximately $5,000; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2001 -104, amending the Agency budget authorizing $1,684,500 from the Tax Increment Fund Balance for the acquisition of the Moorpark Mobile Home Park at 83 West Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 4 August 1, 2001 High Street and relocation assistance for the park residents. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) 6. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 7. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Agency Member Harper /as and Agency Member Mikos seconded a motion to adjourn thting The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time 7:16 p.m. rick Her, Chair ATTEST: C -_ ��pP4t+Ed1fT'� Deborah S. Traffenstedt Agency Secretary ,, E-STASUSH® MARCH i8, t C�" raj. c�QF09 #\ Q �c /Ty OPp