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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061708-Redevelopment_CCv0001.pdf Published and posted on Website 6/19/2008 MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, at 4:04 P.M. on June 17, 2008. PRESENT Jon Harrison, Chairperson Pat Gilbreath, Vice Chairperson Mick Gallagher, Boardmember Pete Aguilar, Boardmember Jerry Bean, Boardmember ABSENT None STAFF N. Enrique Martinez, Executive Director; Daniel J. McHugh, Agency Attorney; Daniel Hobbs, Redevelopment Agency Director; and Lorrie Poyzer, Agency Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Mrs. Gilbreath, seconded by Mr. Gallagher, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 3, 2008, were approved as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS Meeting Attendance - In compliance with Government Code Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3, there were no reports forthcoming from Boardmembers. PUBLIC COMMENTS None forthcoming. RECESS The Board of Directors' meeting of the Redevelopment Agency recessed at 4:05 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: Conference with real property negotiator- Government Code §54956.8 Property: APNs 0169-281-32 and 60 Negotiating parties: N. Enrique Martinez, Daniel G. Hobbs and Y G Ventures, LLC Under negotiation: Terms and price The Board of Directors' meeting of the Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 7:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION REPORT There was no reportable action taken during the closed session. Redevelopment Agency June 17, 2008 Page 1 The Board of Directors' meeting namaoaed at 7:01 P.M. and reconvened at 71O P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL North Redlands Revitalization Proiect - Public notice was advertised for this time and place to consider approval of a Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the North F{gd|GDdS Revitalization Project and to hold G joint public hearing with the City Council Of the City Of Redlands to consider the RppnOv8| and adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the proposed North Redlands Revitalization Project which will include upgrading public facilities and infrastructure, pn3D1OUOg and facilitating eCODOD1iC d8v8|Op0SDt and 'Ob growth, and providing additional affordable housing opportunities within the limits of the North Redlands Revitalization Project specifically and, as may be legally permieaib|e, in adjacent areas of the community. Prior to opening the public hearing, Redevelopment Agency Director Hobbs expressed appreciation to the h]||Ovving twelve community-based organizations for their effOdS to petition for and support the creation of a Redevelopment Program for North Redlands: North Redlands Visioning Comnrnittee, Northside Advisory Committee, Boyo and Girls Club of Redlands, Redlands Christian Cgntgr, New Life Chapel, the Housing Authority of the County of San Bmrnondino, Highest Praise Apostolic Churoh, Redlands Northside Booatera, Apostolic Aaegnob|y, Community Presbyterian Chupoh, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and Spiritual Treatment Center. There were also ten hey community |gudgra vvhoag commitment to the betterment of the North Side was essential to both the fO[0@UOD Of the North R8d|8DdS ReViL@|iz@iiOD Project and the CO00UDity education process; they are Mario 8ouoedo, Joe Gonzo|ea, Marina Jimenez, Eddie T 'eda. Jenna Aouirrg, Elizabeth Goucedo, Yvonne Pgruz, Terry 8ouoedo, Nancy Sanchez-Spears and Amos |ssoo. Redevelopment Agency Director Hobbs also expressed appreciation to three key staff persons and advisors whose efforts were *aaenUa| to formulating the Redevelopment Plan for the North Redlands R8ViL8|iz@UOO Project: Steve DUhStt' COOSU|tGDt from Urban Fu[unes, Kerin Preston, his Administrative Assistant, and Jon Huffnlon, consultant from Urban Futures. Redevelopment Agency Director Hobbs reviewed the background on the project, the purpose of the P|on, community involvement and participation and the fiO@OCi8| benefits tOthe COrDDlUOity. Resolution No. 419 - Mrs. Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 419, a neau|uUun of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands approving its report to the City Council concerning the Redevelopment Plan for the Proposed North Redlands Revitalization Project and authorizing transmittal of said report and the Redevelopment Plan to the City Council of the City of Redlands. K8OdOD seconded by M[. Gallagher and carried unanimously. Chairman Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Jon Huffman provided @ SuOOOo@ry report OO the R8d8ve|OpO08Ot P|8O. the Environmental Impact Report, the Redevelopment Agency's report to the City Council and the COOSu|tGUODS with County and other affected taxing eOUU8S. Special legal counsel, Mark Hipnnh from the law firm nfStnad|ing and Ynnoo spoke to the consistency of the nnuttgra before the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board to the California Community Redevelopment Law. Gp88kiOQ in support were K4G[iO GGUC8dO, North Redlands Vision Redevelopment Agency June 17. 2808 Page Committee; Joe Gonzales, Northside Advisory Committee; Janet Jones, Kathy Thurston on behalf of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce and City of Redlands' Business and Economic Development Advisory Commission; Nancy Sanchez-Spears and John Coleman. Opposed to the formation of the Redevelopment Plan were: Jake Aguirre, Lugonia Association and Redlands Good Neighbor Coalition; and Jane Hansen. Doreen Isenberg, Lilly Moreno and Orlando Yrebe had questions which were answered by staff and Chairman Harrison who assured those in attendance, eminent domain would not be used by the Redevelopment Agency. Mario Saucedo thanked Manuel Gonzales for hosting a meeting in addition to the two held at the Community Center. Written comments were received from Stephen W. Rogers, who objected to the adoption and creation of the proposed project, and Bishop B. B. Brown from Holy Trinity Cogic, Holiness. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. The Board of Directors' meeting recessed at 8:19 P.M. to allow Redevelopment Agency staff and legal counsel to review the testimony. The meeting reconvened at 8:24 P.M. Special legal counsel, Mark Hipsch reported to the Board of Directors that since a written objection had been received, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency were not permitted, by law, to take action for at least seven days; therefore, staff recommended this matter be continued to July 1, 2008. Mrs. Gilbreath moved to continue this matter to July 1, 2008. Motion seconded by Mr. Gallagher and carried unanimously. Chairman Harrison expressed appreciation to all the residents on the North Side for their participation in this project. (Also see City Council minutes dated June 17, 2008.) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board of Directors' meeting of the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:27 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on July 1, 2008. Redevelopment Agency June 17, 2008 Page 3