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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES RDA 2008 187 2008 0116RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -187 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MIDTERM UPDATE OF THE FIVE -YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2005 -2009 FOR THE MOORPARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, California Community Redevelopment Law (CCRL, California Health and Safety Code, Section 33000, et seq.) Section 33490 (a) (1) (A) requires that on or before December 31, 1994, and each five years thereafter, each redevelopment agency that has adopted a redevelopment plan prior to December 31, 1993, shall adopt, after a public hearing, an implementation plan that shall contain the specific goals and objectives of the agency for the project area, the specific programs, including potential projects and estimated expenditures proposed to be made during the next five years, and an explanation of how the goals and objectives, programs, and expenditures will eliminate blight within the project area and implement the requirements of CCRL Sections 33334.2, 33334.4, 33334.6, and 33413; and WHEREAS, CCRL Section 33490 (b) requires that every agency, at least once within the five -year term of the plan, conduct a public hearing and hear testimony from all interested parties for the purpose of reviewing the redevelopment plan and the corresponding implementation plan for each redevelopment project within its jurisdiction and evaluating the progress of the redevelopment project(s); and WHEREAS, CCRL Section 33490 (d) requires that notice of the public hearing shall be published pursuant to Section 6063 of the Government Code and posted in at least four permanent places within the project area for a period of three weeks. Notice must also be mailed three weeks before the public hearing to all persons and agencies that have requested notice; and WHEREAS, the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency ") adopted a redevelopment plan (the "Plan ") for the project area (the "Project Area ") prior to December 31, 1993; and WHEREAS, the Agency has prepared and adopted an implementation plan pursuant to requirements contained in CCRL Section 33490 (a) (1) for the period 2005- 2009; and WHEREAS, the Agency has caused an update to the Implementation Plan (the "Midterm Update ") to be prepared, which update captures the Agency's redevelopment efforts and successes since the Agency's adoption of the 2005 -2009 Implementation Plan in January 2005, and which clarifies and updates the Agency's longer -term course of redevelopment plan implementation; and Resolution No. 2008 -187 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Agency has given notice as required by CCRL Subsection 33490 (d); and WHEREAS, on January 16, 2008, the Agency conducted and concluded the previously referenced duly noticed public hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Agency has duly held the required public hearing to hear public testimony of all interested parties for the purposes of reviewing the redevelopment plan, the corresponding implementation plan and the Midterm Update, and evaluating the progress of the redevelopment project. SECTION 2. Subsequent to hearing and considering all testimony given, the Agency hereby adopts the Midterm Update, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. SECTION 4. The Agency Secretary resolution and shall cause a certified resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED ATTEST: 01.4� S. 11 Deborah S. Traffenstedt, shall certify to the adoption of this for be filed in the book of original Exhibit A — Midterm Update to the Five -Year Implementation Plan 2005 -2009 Resolution No. 2008 -187 Page 3 EXHIBIT A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK FIVE -YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2005 -2009 MID -TERM REPORT NOVEMBER 2007 Resolution No. 2008 -187 Page 4 MIDTERM UPDATE TO THE FIVE -YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2005 -2009 MOORPARK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY On January 19, 2005 by its Resolution No. 2005 -144 the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency ") adopted its implementation plan for the term 2005 -2009 (the "Implementation Plan ") pursuant to Section 33490 of the California Community Redevelopment Law ( "CCRL ", being Section 33000 et. seq. of the California Health and Safety Code). The Implementation Plan, prepared pursuant to CCRL Section 33490(a)(1), outlines specific goals, objectives, and implementation programs for the five -year implementation period, 2005 -2009. At least once during the five -year implementation plan period, a public hearing on the implementation plan is required. CCRL Section 33490(c) requires each redevelopment agency to hold a public hearing and hear testimony from all interested parties for the purpose of reviewing the redevelopment plan and the then current implementation plan, evaluating the agency's progress in implementing the then current implementation plan, and determining where the Agency stands in regards to meeting its affordable housing "production" and "replacement" requirements as defined by CCRL. This Midterm Update Report to the Implementation Plan (the "Midterm Update ") has been prepared by Agency staff to facilitate the midterm review and evaluation of the Agency's Implementation Plan during the public hearing. Exhibit 2 discusses the Agency's income and expenditures during the first three years of the plan period. DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS; GOALS AND OBJECTIVES; AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Summary of Development Actions Section 400 of the Redevelopment Plan contains the development actions which the Agency will utilize to "eliminate and prevent the spread of blight in the Project Area ". These development actions are summarized below; a full list of these actions is found on pages 2 and 3 of the Redevelopment Plan. • Improvements to the public infrastructure • Acquisition and disposal of real property • Redevelopment of residential, commercial, or industrial land by private or public entities, including the financing thereof • Rehabilitation of structures or development of vacant land, as appropriate, by owners, their successors, or Agency. • Other actions "as may be permitted by law" Agency Goals and Objectives CCRL Section 33490 (a)(1) states that an implementation plan shall contain an agency's specific goals and objectives for the project area. For the 2005 -2009 Implementation Plan it was decided that the Agency's goals and objectives would remain the same as those found in the 1999 -2004 implementation plan, but they would be augmented by a new goal which will specifically focus attention on the Agency's ongoing activities to revitalize the Downtown Area. For this mid -term update Agency staff is recommending the deletion of objective III. 6 — Develop and implement a Preservation /Reuse plan for the Birkenshaw House and property; and 111.7. — Construct new City Hall /Civic Center and Public Works /Parks Department Corporation Yard and complete construction of Police Services Center. Resolution No. 2008 -187 Page 5 Objective 111.6 is proposed to be deleted due to the inability of the developer to negotiate with the property owner and obtain sufficient public access to the project. Should another development project be proposed on this site in the future, this goal will be placed back on the Goals and Objectives listing. Objective 111.7 is proposed to be deleted in order to be compliant with a change in the CCRL that prohibits Redevelopment Agencies from assisting with any aspect of the design and construction of City Halls or other public office facilities. The remainder of the goals and objectives already adopted as a part of the Implementation plan are proposed for re- adoption as a part of the Midterm update. The goals and specific objectives are outlined below with an update of each objective: GOAL NO. I: ENCOURAGE AND INCREASE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE PROJECT AREA OBJECTIVES 1.1 Provide resources for establishing new and for retaining and expanding existing commercial and industrial businesses in the Project Area. Update: The Agency contracts with the Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County to provide business retention and expansion services to Moorpark businesses. Total Agency Funds: $10,000 1.2 Provide assistance with land acquisition and relocation of existing uses to support public and private development. Update: The Agency has entered into negotiations with the owner of the J.E. Clark fueling station to relocate their station off High Street, and to allow for the redevelopment of their current location to a much needed commercial /retail use. Total Agency funds to date $575,000 1.3 Amend the Redevelopment Plan to re- instate eminent domain authority within the Project Area as stipulated in Ordinance 111. Update: On September 19, 2007, an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan to re- instate eminent domain authority was submitted to the City Council for consideration, but was not approved. The Agency's redevelopment efforts in the downtown area and Moorpark Avenue corridor will continue. GOAL NO. II: MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO PROJECT AREA INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES WHICH BENEFIT THE PROJECT AREA OBJECTIVES 11.1 Provide funding, as appropriate and feasible, for public facilities, such as parking facilities, which serve properties in the Project Area. Update: Agency staff is currently reviewing sites within the Project Area that could serve as a location for future parking facilities that could serve the downtown and assist downtown developers with meeting their parking requirements. Resolution No. 2008 -187 Page 6 11.2 Continue funding for infrastructure improvements in the public right -of -way (including sewer, storm drain, water systems and surface improvements) which benefit the Project Area. Update: Each year during the budget process, Agency funds are allocated to various public infrastructure improvement projects throughout the project area. The following projects have been funded completely or partially by Agency funds: Railroad crossing improvements at Spring Road and Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark Avenue widening, High Street streetscape improvements; Second Street overlay improvements; Lassen Avenue bike path /walk -way. Total Agency Funds: $1,217,375 11.3 Reduce traffic congestion, install traffic signals as needed, improve public safety, and reduce parking deficiencies within the Project Area. Update: Staff is reviewing the parking deficiencies in the project area and how to reduce them in conjunction with objective 11.1. 11.4 Provide funding, as appropriate and feasible, for public service facilities such as a library, senior center, and public safety facility improvements. Update: Staff is reviewing ways that the Agency could assist with the construction of a new City library. GOAL NO. III: REVITALIZE THE DOWNTOWN AREA OBJECTIVES 111.1 Complete redevelopment of Agency -owned properties on High Street including 467 High Street and property on the south side of High Street between the MetroLink lot and Moorpark Avenue. Update: Agency staff has completed negotiations with the proposed developer of the property on the south side of High Street. The developer has proposed a two -story mixed -use office /retail development on the property. Staff is also in negotiations with a developer for 467 High Street. Currently, the developer is proposing a two -story restaurant/office building and has secured the interest of a restaurant to lease the restaurant space. 111.2 Work with private developers to acquire and redevelop property on the east end of High Street. Update: Staff is working with developers to construct an office /retail building at the east end of High Street. 111.3 Install MetroLink Station landscaping and access improvements. Update: Work under this item will be completed in conjunction with the development on the south side of High Street. Resolution No. 2008 -187 Page 7 111.4 Design and construct the new Magnolia Park on Charles Street. Update: The Redevelopment Agency provided the funds necessary to build this park. The project was completed and dedicated in October 2007. Total Agency Funds: $315,622 111.5 Complete streetscape improvements along High Street and Moorpark Avenue including: i) public and angle parking on High Street; ii) widening /realignment of Moorpark Avenue; and iii) enhancing pedestrian safety by installing lighted, decorative bollards delineating vehicular and pedestrian zones on both streets. Update: Staff has begun working on the conceptual improvement plan for High Street. The public and angle parking as well as the enhanced pedestrian safety will be provided during development of the project on the south side of High street. 111.6 Develop and implement a Preservation /Reuse Plan for Birkenshaw House and property. Update: Agency staff began work on this project, in conjunction with the proposed Comstrock Homes development on this site. After extensive negotiations with the property owner, the proposed developer withdrew its application due to an inability to provide sufficient public access to the house to warrant on -going maintenance costs. Staff will reinitiate work on this item if another development proposal is submitted for this property. 111.7 Construct new City Hall /Civic Center and Public Works /Parks Department Corporation Yard and complete construction of Police Services Center. Update: Proposed for deletion. Due to recent changes in the CCRL, Agency funds are not allowed to be expended on City Hall facilities. 111.8 Underwrite or finance and construct the Human Services Center on a two -acre site north of the Police Services Center. Update: Agency staff is working with the selected Architect to complete the design and construction drawings for this development. Construction is expected to begin within a year. 111.9 Promote affordable housing by developing a minimum of 150 new affordable housing units in the Downtown Area, including both single family units and multiple family units. Update: Staff is proposing to change this line item to read: "..a minimum of 150 new affordable housing units in the Project Area,... ". Currently there is not enough open land within the Downtown Area to provide the number of units outlined in the objective so staff would like to change the objective to be more realistic. Since the start of this implementation plan period, Agency staff efforts have provided 42 affordable ownership units within the project area, 3 of which were developed by the Agency, and 190 senior rental units. Staff is currently in negotiations with The Olson Company to provide 9 additional ownership units on an Agency -owned site at the corner of Moorpark Avenue and Everett Street. Staff is working Resolution No. 2008 -187 Page 8 with a developer to provide 50 affordable rental units on the property just west of City Hall. Staff is in early negotiations with the Area Housing Authority for a rental project on Charles Street and with John Chiu for another rental project on the northeast corner of Everett Street and Walnut Canyon Road. AGENCY PRODUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS PER CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW The following describes the regulatory framework for affordable housing production, improvement and preservation under redevelopment law and explain how the Implementation Plan must demonstrate compliance. One of the fundamental goals of redevelopment in California is the production, improvement and preservation of a participating community's supply of housing affordable to very low -, low -, and moderate - income households. This goal is accomplished, in part, through the execution of four different, but interrelated requirements imposed on redevelopment agencies by the CCRL. The requirements are: • An agency must use no less than 20 percent of its tax increment revenue to increase, improve, and preserve the supply of very low -, low -, and moderate - income housing in the community (CCRL Section 33334.2); • An agency must replace, in equal or greater number, any very low -, low -, and moderate - income housing units and bedrooms which are destroyed or removed as a result of a redevelopment project (the "replacement rule ", CCRL Section 33413(a)); • An agency must ensure that a fixed percentage of all new or substantially rehabilitated dwelling units developed by the agency are affordable to very low -, low -, or moderate - income persons and families (the "inclusionary rule ", CCRL Section 33413(b)(1)); • An agency must ensure that a fixed percentage of all new and substantially rehabilitated dwelling units developed within the project area by public or private entities or persons other than the agency are affordable to very low -, low -, and moderate - income persons (the "inclusionary rule ", CCRL Section 33413(b)(2)). AGENCY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION Updated below is Goal IV of the Agency's 2005 -2009 Implementation plan which relates to increasing, improving and preserving the supply of very low -, low -, and moderate - income housing. Exhibit 1 to this report also outlines the number of affordable rental and ownership units the Agency has produced from FY 2004/05 to FY 2006/07. GOAL NO. IV INCREASE, IMPROVE, AND PRESERVE THE SUPPLY OF VERY LOW -, LOW -, AND MODERATE - INCOME HOUSING OBJECTIVES: IV. 1. Promote and participate in public /private partnerships with non - profit and for profit developer and /or property owners to rehabilitate existing rental units for very low -, low -, and moderate - income households. Update: Staff has a working relationship with the Area Housing Authority to review potential rental units that need to be rehabilitated. Resolution No. 2008 -187 Page 9 IV.2 Develop and implement owner - occupied, revolving loan program(s) for low and moderate income households. Update: The Agency began a marketing campaign to cultivate interest in its Housing Rehabilitation program, however, there has not been a lot of interest in the program. Staff is reviewing ways to revise the program to make it more appealing for Project Area Property Owners. IV.3. Work with property owners and the development community to identify infill parcels and to develop new housing units for very low -, low -, and moderate - income households on these parcels Update: Agency staff has begun to identify and purchase infill parcels within the project area that could be used to provide new housing units. IVA. Work with the City to require new housing developments outside of the Project Area to contribute financing and /or inclusionary units intended for low- and moderate - income households. Update: Agency staff continues to work with the City and require new housing developments outside of the project area to produce affordable housing units for low -, and moderate - income households. To date the Agency has obtained commitments from developers for a total of 42 affordable housing units (William Lyon, 17; Pardee, 25) outside the project area. IV.5. Begin redevelopment of Walnut Canyon residential area north of Casey Road Update: Through the open real estate market, the Agency has begun purchasing properties on Walnut Canyon road for redevelopment. Currently the Agency has purchased or is in escrow for 5 lots. Total Agency Funds $1,604,460 AGENCY REPLACEMENT HOUSING To date there are no outstanding replacement housing obligations as no low or moderate income units have been removed or demolished within the project area during this planning period. However, if any units within the project area are removed during the remaining term of the plan, the Agency will provide replacements units, as required by law. CUMULATIVE HOUSING PRODUCTION FY 20042005 TO FY 2006 -2007 Bedrooms RENTAL 2004/05 Vintage Crest Senior Apartments Total Rental OWNERSHIP 2004/05 Mountain View (Phases 11 -III) MoonDance (Colmer) Agency- constructed (Colmer) TR Partners 2006/07 Canterbury Lane (Shea Homes) Total Ownership Very Low Low Moderate Totals 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 34 14 62 80 190 190 2 3 3 11 14 33 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 __T 1 2 2 42 TOTALS: 190 Rental units 42 Ownership units -0 M Q) (D cQ cn M o c o = 0 Z O N O C 00 CC) v Resolution No. 2008 -187 Page 11 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss. CITY OF MOORPARK ) I, Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 2007 -187 was adopted by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of January, 2008, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Agency Members Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, Van Dam, and Chair Hunter NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 5th day of March, 2008. C, r'09" Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Agency Secretary (seal) ,ir�t�P�Ni\ D 6 ESTABLMM w wPcH 1a,1oa * or