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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2005 0119 RDA REGMINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Moorpark, California January 19, 2005 A Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark was held on January 19, 2005, 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 :32 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; and Deborah Traffenstedt, Agency Secretary. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider 2005 -2009 Implementation Plan for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open public hearing and accept testimony; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2005 -144 approving the 2005 -2009 Implementation Plan for the Moorpark Redevelopment Project. Mr. Riley gave the staff report. Dick Wardlow, a Moorpark business person, complimented and congratulated all those involved in preparing the Plan for its clarity on where the project is headed. He requested the method for acquiring the Magnolia Park site be corrected; referenced Objective III.5 on stamped page 15 of the agenda report, as proof the City plans to widen High Street; and recommended considering pedestrian crosswalks on High Street between Spring Road and Moorpark Avenue for safety reasons. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Paae 2 January 19, 2005 In response to Chair Hunter, Agency Members Harper and Millhouse, as members of the Transportation and Streets Committee, provided information on crosswalk options under consideration including a very visible type using flashing lights embedded in the pavement; and cited a future development project under consideration for High Street, which would present another opportunity to discuss additional crosswalks and possibly a traffic signal. Mr. Kueny stated that a comprehensive plan is being studied in conjunction with development plans for the south side of High Street, for not only a crosswalk, but some kind of traffic device such as a three -way stop or a traffic signal at one of the intersections. He further stated the City Council and staff have not gone on record in support of widening High Street; the references made in the Plan are for the widening of Moorpark Avenue, which is an established objective of the City Council; and the only reference to High Street is in regard to angled parking. In response to Agency Member Parvin's comments regarding the reference to West High Street on stamped page 19 of the agenda report, Mr. Kueny stated there are no plans to widen High Street for travel lanes; however the language in the document should be edited to provide more clarity. Cindy Hollister, a Moorpark resident, expressed concerns regarding down - zoning of High Street by restricting the types of businesses allowed; difficulties Secret Garden experienced in getting approval for awnings; the lack of any approved street parking for the Old Town Bakery; fear of reinstatement of powers of eminent domain enabling the seizure of private property; and a priority for a new Civic Center when there are more pressing needs. Agency Member Harper stated the document is well drafted; however the language needs to be clarified to dispel any misinterpretations regarding the widening of High Street. In response to Agency Member Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated staff would like the item to move forward this evening. He stated the awnings for Secret Garden were Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Page 3 January 19, 2005 approved despite the fact yet signed the licensing into the public right -of- for a striped bike lane Bakery precluded any room location; and the Magnolia by eminent domain. the property owner has not agreement for encroachment aay; a decision by Council in front of the Old Town for street parking in that Park site was not acquired Agency Member Mikos stated one of the goals for the High Street area is to improve the parking situation; and there will be more opportunities to enhance parking as new development and private sector interest increases. She continued by highlighting the Redevelopment Agency's accomplishments including the much needed addition of downtown Magnolia Park; assistance to different businesses; the purchase of affordable housing; the relocation of one family to accommodate the new fire station; and the under -one- roof Human Services project. Agency Member Mikos finalized her comments by stating the fact that the City and the Redevelopment Agency invest in the downtown area is a very sound strategy, sending a message to businesses that we believe in this area. Chair Hunter stated a very important contribution by the Redevelopment Agency was providing funds for the rehabilitation of the Theater on High Street; and he is comfortable moving forward with this item provided the language is clarified with greater specificity on widening and rehabilitation of streets. In response to Agency Member Parvin, Mr. Kueny stated the duplication of Goal III.10 and Objective IV.S would be corrected to list this item only in the later category, as it is more an affordable housing objective than revitalization to the downtown area. MOTION: Agency Member Mikos moved and Agency Member Parvin seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -144 approving the 2005 -2009 Implementation Plan for the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency, as amended to clarify language by adding specificity on the widening and rehabilitation of streets, and to eliminate Goal III.10. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Consider Disposition and Development Agreement for the Sale of a .58 Acre Remnant Parcel Adiacent to New Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Paae 4 January 19, 2005 Public Works /Parks Department Corporation Yard to Hull Holdings, LLC. Staff Recommendation: Approve recommended Disposition and Development Agreement with Hull Holdings, LLC for the property, subject to final language approval by the Executive Director and Agency Counsel and authorize Agency Chair to execute Agreement. Mr. Riley gave the staff report. In response to Chair Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no speakers. MOTION: Agency Member Millhouse moved and Agency Member Parvin seconded the motion to approve the recommended Disposition and Development Agreement with Hull Holdings, LLC, for the .58 acre remnant parcel adjacent to new Public Works /Parks Department Corporation Yard, subject to final language approval by the Executive Director and Agency Counsel and authorize Agency Chair to execute Agreement. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Agency Member Harper 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 December 15, 2004. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of January 5, 2005. Staff Recommendation: Approve minutes. B. Consider Resolution to Amend the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 Budget for Textbook and Tuition Reimbursement. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2005 -145 to amend the budget by $1,200. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED 6. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency Moorpark, California Paae 5 7. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Agency Member Harper moved seconded a motion to adjourn. The A voice vote. The time was 7:55 p.m, ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenst Agency Secretary Q * rESABUSHED CH 18, 1987 OF January 19, 2005 Parvin na ►o us