HomeMy WebLinkAbout010703-RDA_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES nforegular meeting ofthe Board ofDirectors ofthe RedevelopmentAgency of
the City VfRedlands held inthe City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35Cajon
Street, at 3:32 P.M. on January 7, 2003.
PRESENT Karl N. (Kaeev) Haws, Chairman
Susan Peppier, Vice Chairman
Pat Gilbreath, Member
Gary George, Member
Jon Harrison, Member
ABSENT None
STAFF John Davidson, Executive Director; Daniel J. McHugh, Agency Attorney;
W1iChGO| Reynolds, Agency Treasurer; Jeffrey L. Gh@vv' Community
Development Director; James R. Bueermonn. Police Chief; and Lorrie Pnyzer,
Agency Secretary
The n0iOut8S of the [Ogu|3[ D1ggbOg Of DgC8O0be[ 17. 2802, were uO8Oi0OuS|y
approved as submitted on motion of Mrs. Gilbreath, seconded by Mrs. Peppier.
JOINT MEETING - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
Resolution No. 353 - Great Neighborhood Program - Mrs. Gilbreath moved to
adopt Resolution No. 353, o resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands authorizing the use of low- and
moderate-income housing funds outside the Redlands Project Area, and
approved o participation agreement with: Dennis and Lor5 Monher, 1232
Placer Street, $10.000.00. Motion seconded by Mr. George and carried
unanimously. K8na. Gilbreath moved to approve the Declarations of Covenants
and Restrictions dated January 7. 2003. covering said property. K8udon
seconded by Mr. George and carried unanimously. (/\|oo nen City Council
minutes for January 7. 20O3.)
Resolution No. 354 - Habitat for Humanity - Mrs. Gilbreath moved to adopt
Resolution No. 354, u nnno|ubun of the Board of Directors of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands authorizing the use of low- an
moderate-income housing funds outside the Redlands Project Area and
approved the request from Habitat for Humanity for 8Oallocation Of$139.UOUOU
of set-aide funds for the acquisition of three vacant parcels for the construction
of two manufactured homes to be built across the street from each other on
Columbia Street and o 1.200 square foot house to be built on the corner of
Clay Street and Dneka Avenue and authorized execution of the necessary
document. Motion seconded by Mr. George and carried unanimously. (Also
see City Council minutes for January 7. 2003.)
Resolution No. 355 - First Time Home Buyer - Mrs. Gilbreath moved to adopt
Resolution No. 355, a resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands authorizing the use of low- and
moderate-income housing funds outside the Redlands Project Arao. ondoFinat
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Time Home Buyer's loan agreement with Winston Owens and Joann Owens,
832 Texas Street, $11,000.00 and authorized execution of the necessary
documents. Motion seconded by Mr. George and carried unanimously. Mrs.
Gilbreath moved to approve the Declarations of Covenants and Restrictions of
Resale dated January 7, 2003, covering said property. Motion seconded by
Mr. George and carried unanimously. (Also see City Council minutes for
January 7, 2003.)
Agreement - Michael Phillips - On December 17, 2002, the Redevelopment
Agency and City Council approved waiver of water and sewer capital
improvement fees in the amount of $57,000.00 for Michael Phillips for the
purpose of development of a restaurant at the northeast corner of Orange and
State Streets. Community Development Director Shaw presented an
agreement relating the Redevelopment Agency's financial assistance and
Mr. Phillip's obligations. Mrs. Gilbreath moved to approve the agreement
between the City of Redlands, the Redlands Redevelopment Agency, and
Michael Phillips regarding financial assistance and compliance with the
California Labor Code. Motion seconded by Mr. George and carried
unanimously. (Also see City Council minutes for January 7, 2003.)
Funds - Receivership Proceedings - Mrs. Gilbreath moved to approve the
expenditure of $590,000.00 from the Redevelopment Agency's low- and
moderate-income housing funds to cover the on-going expenses associated
with the Mountain Crest project (generally located in the northeast area of
Redlands) and directed the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate agreement
evidencing this encumbrance and authorized execution of the document on
behalf of the City and Redevelopment Agency. Motion seconded by Mr. George
and carried unanimously. (Also see City Council minutes for January 7, 2003.)
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 356 - Redevelopment Plan Amendment - Community
Development Director Shaw presented a proposed resolution as recommended
by GRC Redevelopment Consultants to formally commence the
Redevelopment Plan amendment process. The resolution also specifies the
extent of eminent domain authority that the Agency will be pursuing the plan
amendment. Mrs. Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 356, a resolution
of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands authorizing staff to begin
activities to amend the Redevelopment Plan for the Redlands Redevelopment
Project Area. Motion seconded by Mrs. Peppler and carried unanimously.
First Time Home Buyers Program - Police Chief Bueermann reported the
Redevelopment Agency has been offering a First Time Home Buyer program
for Redlands residents since 1996. At this time, staff recommended a policy
modification placing a cap on the purchase price of the home. After consulting
with Neighborhood Housing Services, the Agency's First Time Home Buyer
contractor, it was determined that the median home price in Redlands would be
an appropriate cap. The current median home price is $187,376; however, to
ensure accuracy and keep pace with changes in the housing market, staff
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would verify and adjust the median price annually. Mr. Gilbreath moved to
approve a policy modification for the Redevelopment Agency's First Time
Home Buyer Program placing a cap on the purchase price of single-family
dwellings consistent with the median home price in Redlands. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Peppier and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None forthcoming.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Directors meeting recessed at 3:39 P.M. to a closed session to
hold a conference with its real property negotiator in accordance with
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: APN Nos. 169-281-19 and 23
Negotiating parties: John Davidson and Johnny Moore
Under negotiation: Terms and price
No reported was expected following the closed session.
The next regular meeting will be held on January 21, 2003.
Secretary
Redevelopment Agency
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