City of Wasco
Redevelopment Agency Minutes
February 2, 2010
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER Chairman Espitia called the meeting to order at 8:10
2) ROLL CALL
Chairman Espitia, Director Cortez, Hively, West
Absent: Director Wegman
3) COMMUNICATIONS FROM AUDIENCE none
4) CONSENT CALENDAR -
a) Approval of Bill Paying List, total amount of $25,844.93
b) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Director Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Director Cortez, all in favor motion carried 4-0-1 Director Wegman absent
5) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 10-156 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WASCO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MID YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010. (Zervis)
Executive Director Zervis reported that there were no major variances and the mid year budget report was complete.
Director West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Director Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Cortez, Hively, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
Director West recused himself and left the council chambers stating that Wasco Affordable Housing is a client and for item 7 Dr. Campbell is a neighboring business..
6) Report and Possible Approval RE: A Loan Request from Wasco Affordable Housing, Inc. for Financial Assistance with the Beckes Street Apartments Project. (Zervis)
Executive Director Zervis reported that Wasco Affordable Housing Director Pat Newman had asked the Redevelopment Agency for a loan of $500,000 for their Beckes Street Apartment project. Zervis went on to explain the major benefits to the agency.
Zervis also explained that there are waiting lists at several locations for this type of property and that the numbers looked good for filling the units once constructed.
There was discussion regarding the partnership and who the loan would be made with.
Pat Newman Director of Wasco Affordable Housing addressed the Council.
Without further discussion, Director Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Director Cortez. Motion carried with a 3-0-2 vote. Directors Wegman and West absent
7) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 10-157 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WASCO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH DENNIS L. CAMPBELL DBA CAMPBELL CHIROPRACTIC. (Zervis)
Executive Director Zervis reported that Dr. Campbell had filed an application with the RDA for a façade grant of $22,500 and the funds would be used to install an awning, improve paving and walkway, the creation of two entrances to the property and landscaping improvements.
Without further discussion, Director Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Director Cortez. Motion carried with a 3-0-2 vote. Directors Wegman and West absent
8) INFORMATION ITEMS none
9) DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Hively reported that at the recent LAFCo meeting they approved the expansion of the North Kern-South Tulare Hospital District boundaries, to include the Wasco area.
Director Hively made a motion to recess to closed session at 8:10, 2nd by Director Cortez. Motion carried.
Director West recused himself from RDA closed session stating his client owns the property.
10) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Conference with real property negotiator (City Manager) regarding price and terms of payment for real property described as Assessor Parcel Numbers 488-010-31 and 489-020-09, per Government Code Section 54956.8
Attorney Schroeter reported that Director Hively and Director Cortez were appointed by the Chairman to the Site Selection committee. No further action taken.
11) ADJOURNMENT Chairman Espitia adjourned the RDA meeting at 9:45p.m.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Danny Espitia, Chairman
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