HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2007 0307 RDA REGMINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Moorpark, California March 7, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark was held on
March 7, 2007, in the Community Center of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Hunter called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Agency Members Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, Van Dam, and
Chair Hunter.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, Executive Director; Joseph Montes, General
Counsel; Hugh Riley, Assistant Executive Director; David
Moe, Redevelopment Manager; and Deborah Traffenstedt,
Agency Secretary.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Amendment to Aareement with Urban Futures. Inc. for
Professional Consulting Services with Fees Totaling $63,500 for the
Preparation of an Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan to Restore
Eminent Domain Authority. Staff Recommendation: Approve an
Amendment to the Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. for Professional
Services, subject to final scope of work and language approval by the
Executive Director and Agency Counsel. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Mr. Moe gave the staff report.
Theresa Hagman Lawson commented on progress on the national level in
regard to eminent domain in protecting private property rights and asked if
it is necessary to spend Agency funds on the preparation of this study.
Pamela Castro spoke in opposition to spending Agency money on this
study and provided information on Ventura County voters' defeat of
Proposition 90.
Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency
Moorpark, California Page 2 March 7, 2007
Antonio Castro commented on the definition of "blight" being in question
and discussed Moorpark citizens' determination on limiting eminent
domain.
In response to Agency questions, Mr. Moe and Mr. Montes stated this
proposal incorporates all new requirements established by State law
including the provision to undertake a blight study, which must be
completed before any amendments to the Redevelopment Plan may be
considered, including the recommendation of the Project Area Committee
to restore authority for eminent domain related to commercial and
industrial buildings only.
MOTION: Agency Member Mikos moved and Agency Member Parvin seconded
a motion to approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc.
for Professional Services, subject to final scope of work and language approval
by the Executive Director and Agency Counsel. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
MOTION: Agency Member Mikos moved and Agency Member Parvin seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 5.13, which was
pulled for individual consideration. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 17, 2007.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Consider Resolution Authorizing Mid -Year Amendments to 2006/07 Fiscal
Year Budget. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -172.
ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
The following item was pulled for individual consideration.
B. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of February 7, 2007.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Chair Hunter and Agency Member Millhouse stated they would abstain
from voting on the February 7 minutes as they had been absent from that
meeting.
MOTION: Agency Member Mikos moved and Agency Member Parvin seconded
a motion to approve the special meeting minutes of February 7, 2007. The
motion carried by voice vote 3 -0, Chair Hunter and Agency Member Millhouse
abstaining.
Minutes of the Redevelopment Agency
Moorpark, California Page 3 March 7, 2007
6. CLOSED SESSION:
None was held.
7. ADJOURNMENT: