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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2004 1006 RDA REGMINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Moorpark, California October 6, 2004 A Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark was held on October 6, 2004, 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 8:04 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Chair Hunter. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, Executive Director; Joseph Montes, General Counsel; Hugh Riley, Assistant Executive Director; Nancy Burns, Senior Management Analyst; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Agency Secretary. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Proposal for Services for First -Time Home Buyer Program Provided by Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) and Moorpark Advantage Realty and Resolution Approving a Budget Amendment for First -Time Home Buyer Services. Staff Recommendation: 1) Approve Agreement for Professional Services for Moorpark Advantage Realty, subject to final language approval by Executive Director and Agency Counsel; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2004 -143. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED Ms. Burns gave the staff report. In response to Agency Member Parvin, Ms. Burns stated the buyers whose primary language is not English are informed an "adult" interpreter is recommended so that they are fully aware of what the disclosures say and what is required in a real estate transaction. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Paae 2 October 6, 2004 In response to Agency Member Parvin's concern about liability to the City, Mr. Kueny explained the responsibility falls upon these buyers, just as any other buyer, to consult with an attorney and fully understand the documents, so they cannot come back at the City or Agency; and this same responsibility falls upon these buyer in regard to any need for an "adult" interpreter. Ms. Burns stated Agency staff has gone to great lengths to educate the seven buyers; the buyers have attended 8 -hour workshops provided in both English and Spanish; and have received more information than most buyers anywhere would receive in the way of education on the program documents; Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation has counseled them regarding home ownership; and another workshop is offered being offered in their choice of English or Spanish to go over purchase documents. In response to Agency Member Parvin, Ms. Burns stated the lighting and landscaping fees were explained in the 8 -hour workshop. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. MOTION: Agency Member Harper moved and Agency Member Mikos seconded a motion to: 1) Approve Agreement for Professional Services for Moorpark Advantage Realty, subject to final language approval by Executive Director and Agency Counsel; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2004 -143. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Agency Member Mikos moved and Agency Member Parvin seconded a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 15, 2004. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Pacre 3 October 6, 2004 6. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 7. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Hunter adjourned the m ATTEST: G, Deborah S. Traffenste � e,.-- �p�1ENTq Agency Secretary y C C, �o ti� .c ESTABLISHED O MARCH 18, 1987 4/FO Q c /TYOFM�O