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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-2011 RDA (2)MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Chairwoman Melendez called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRWOMAN MELENDEZ VICE-CHAIRMAN TISDALE MEMBER BHUTTA MEMBER HICKMAN MEMBER MAGEE ABSENT: NONE Also present: Executive Director Brady, Agency Counsel Leibold, Director of Administrative Services Riley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Director of Lake and Aquatics Kilroy, Agency Secretary Bloom and Office Specialist Porche. CLOSED SESSION (1 a) Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation-Initiation of litigation Pursuant to subdivision (c) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9 CLOSED SESSION REPORT Agency Counsel Leibold stated the Redevelopment Agency met in Close Session to discuss Item No. 1a as listed on the Redevelopment Agency's Agenda, and there is no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEM -1 MINUTE Nickolas Schneider representing American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) of California spoke of the 17th Annual Rally to be held on May 6m through 8th at the Shady Oasis Kampground in Victorville, CA. For more information please contact Steve at (562) 229-2252. Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency February 8, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Kimberly Ryan, resident of Lake Elsinore requested assistance from the City's Code Enforcement Department to remove un-permitted vendors from selling goods on weekends. Chairwoman Melendez stated that she is aware of the problem and the City would do their best to resolve the situation. She asked the City Manager if the City could use volunteer enforcement officers to help out with the problem. City Manager Brady stated that the City's Code Enforcement Department would be best. PUBLIC COMMENTS- AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES There were none. CONSENT CALENDAR (2) Approval of Minutes Recommendation: It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency approve the following minutes: a) Joint Study Session Meeting-January 11, 2011 b) Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -January 11, 2011 (3) Warrant Lists Dated January 31, 2011 Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrants Lists dated January 31, 2011 It was moved by Agency Member Bhutta and seconded by Agency Member Hickman to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Agency Members: Bhutta, Hickman, Magee, Vice-Chair Tisdale and Chairwoman Melendez. Noes: None. PUBLIC HEARING(S) (4) Public Hearing - Second Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement with Pottery Court Housing Associates L.P. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency; adopt a Resolution Approving that Certain Second Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore and Pottery Court Housing Associates, L.P. Chairwoman Melendez opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m. Agency Member Bhutta indicated that this item would be discussed by the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council consecutively. Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency February 8, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Redevelopment Agency Analyst Carlson provided an overview of the project to the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. Allen Baldwin, resident of the City and City Treasure, indicated that it has taken many years of hard work to have this item brought before the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. He stated that this project would provide jobs and activity in downtown. He indicated that he supports the project. Agency Member Bhutta advised the public that Mr. Ron Hewison who represented HOPE provided information to the Council and Redevelopment Agency on how this project would affect the organization. Vanessa Ng representing Bridge Housing thanked City Council and Redevelopment Agency for their continued support. Agency Member Bhutta closed the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Magee asked staff when would grading commence and when would a certificate of occupancy be issued. Aruda Delbeni, representing Bridge Housing stated grading would start March 2011 with a 13 month construction timeline and certificate of occupancy in April 2012. It was moved by Agency Member Magee and seconded by Vice-Chair Tisdale to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-003 approving the sale of real property by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore pursuant to that certain disposition and Development Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore and Pottery Court Housing Associates, L.P. as amended pursuant to the First Amendment and second amendment thereto. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Agency Members: Bhutta, Hickman, Magee, Vice-Chair Tisdale and Chairwoman Melendez. Noes: None. BUSINESS ITEMS) (5) A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore in Opposition to the Governor's Proposal to Abolish Redevelopment Agencies in California Recommendation: It is recommended that the Agency adopt the Resolution opposing the Governor's proposal to abolish redevelopment agencies in California. Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency February 8, 2011 Page 4 of 4 It was moved by Agency Member Hickman and seconded by Vice-Chair Tisdale to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-004, in opposition to the Administration's Proposal to abolish Redevelopment Agencies in California. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Agency Members: Bhutta, Hickman, Magee, Vice-Chair Tisdale and Chairwoman Melendez. Noes: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTE There were none. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS There were none. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS There were none. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. MELISSA MELENDEZ, CHAIRW AN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TE5 Tr, 6~_VIRGINI/,a~l. 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