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Home My WebLink About12-22-2009 RDAPage 1 of 6 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES December 22" 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Magee called the regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency held on Tuesday, December 22" 2009 to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center, located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. PRESENT: Chairman Magee, Vice Chair Buckley, Agency member Bhutta, Agency member Hickman, Agency member Melendez. ABSENT: None. Also present: Executive Director Brady, and Agency Secretary Thomsen. Absent: Agency Counsel Leibold. Staff members present included Administrative Services Director Riley, Community Development Director Weiner, Public Works Director / City Engineer Seumalo, Information / Communications Manager Dennis, Lake and Aquatics / Parks and Recreation Director Kilroy, Building and Safety Manager Chipman, and Police Chief Cleary. 5:00 P.M. CONVENE THE MEETING There was no one who wished to speak regarding the Closed Session items. CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M. Due to the absence of Agency Counsel Leibold, Chairman Magee gave an overview of the Closed Session items for the Redevelopment Agency. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Chairman Magee adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Lake Eisinore Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2009 Page 2 of 6 1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case 2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case CALL BACK TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. Chairman Magee called the meeting to order at 8:23 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Magee, Vice Chair Buckley, Agency member Bhutta, Agency member Hickman, Agency member Melendez. ABSENT: None. Also present: Executive Director Brady, and Agency Secretary Thomsen. Absent: Agency Counsel Leibold. Staff members present included Administrative Services Director Riley, Community Development Director Weiner, Public Works Director / City Engineer Seumalo, Information / Communications Manager Dennis, Lake and Aquatics / Parks and Recreation Director Kilroy, Building and Safety Manager Chipman, and Police Chief Cleary. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Agency Counsel Leibold gave an overview of the Closed Session items and noted there was no reportable action. Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2009 Page 3 of 6 PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS Recoanition of past RDA Chair bv newlv e/ecfed Chairman Maaee: Chairman Magee invited former Chairman Buckley to the podium to note his many accomplishments while he served Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency for the past 3 years. Some of the accolades he addressed were the balanced budget, an existing slight surplus, low & moderate housing accomplishments with a project about to go into construction, the Storm Stadium deal, and the Downtown Master Plan. Chairman Magee noted Chairman Buckley's dedication to the Agency, stating his debt of gratitude for his efforts and many accomplishments. Newly elected Vice Chair Buckley expressed his gratitude and stated he was looking forward to working with Chairman Magee. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS —1 MINUTE None. PUBLIC COMMENTS — AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR (2) Approval of Redevelooment Aaencv Minutes Recommendation Approved the following minute(s): (a) Redevelopment Agency Special Study Session Meeting Minutes November 19, 2009 (3) Warrant List Dated December 15. 2009 APPROVED Recommendation: Authorized payment of Warrant List dated December 15, 2009. Lake Eisinore Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2009 Page 4 of 6 (4) Investment Report — November 2009 Recommendation Received and filed. MOTION was made by Agency member Hickman second by Agency member Bhutta and unanimously carried to adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended. AYES: Bhutta, Buckley, Hickman, Magee, Melendez. NOES: None. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. (5) Redevelopment and Housinca Implementation Plan 2009-2014 APPROVED Recommendation Conducted the Public Hearing for consideration of the Implementation Plan and adopt the attached Agency Resolution adopting the Redevelopment and Housing Implementation Plan 2009-2014 in accordance with California Health & Safety Code Section 33490. Chairman Magee opened the Public Hearing at 8:28 p.m. and confirmed with the Agency Secretary there were no members from the public who wished to speak. The Chairman then requested Agency Counsel to provide an overview of the item. Agency Counsel Leibold gave an overview of the item, stating the California Community Redevelopment Law (CRL) requires every Redevelopment Agency to prepare and adopt a Five-Year Implementation Plan outlining the financial status, goals and objectives, and an update of each of the Redevelopment Housing Areas. She stated the first Implementation Plan was adopted in November / December of 1994 and the Agency has met the criteria each 5 years thereafter. Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2009 Page 5 of 6 Agency Counsel Leibold stated most of the Agency Accomplishments were just noted, however in addition she noted the Amended and Restated Development Plan, the acquisition of properties for low and moderate housing, and budgetary accomplishments. She noted despite a decline in property tax revenues, the Agency is projected to meet all of their Bond debt obligations, Disposition and Development Agreements obligations and other financial requirements. Chairman Magee offered anyone the opportunity to speak in favor or opposition of the matter at hand, there were no speakers. Therefore, he closed the Public Hearing at 8:31 p.m. and brought the item to the Dias for the discussion between the Agency members. MOTION was made by Vice Chair Buckley, second by Agency member Hickman and unanimously carried to adopt RDA Resolution No. 2009-16 and approve the Redevelopment and Housing Implementation Plan for 2009-2014 in accordance with California Health & Safety Code Section 33490 as recommended. AYES: Bhutta, Buckley, Hickman, Magee, Melendez. NOES: None. Passed and adopted the following Resolution: "Resolution No. RDA 2009-16 — A Resolution the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, adopting fhe Redevelopment and Housing Plan 2009-2014 in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 33490." PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS None. Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2009 Page 6 of 6 LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS None. BOARDMEMBER(S)COMMENTS None. BUSINESS ITEM(S) None. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Chairman Magee adjourned the Redevelopment Agency portion of the meeting at 8:31 p.m. for the City Council to conduct their portion of the meeting. Mayor Melendez reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:32 p.m. The Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 12�', 2010, at 5:00 p.m. to be held in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. F2eb�rt E. Magee Redevelopment ncy Chairman City of Lake Elsinore, California Attest: h_ / L��',�e�`.' � ��? Debora Thomsen, CMC Redevelopment Agency Secretary City of Lake Elsinore, California