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
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