City of Wasco
Redevelopment Agency Minutes
March 16, 2010
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER- Vice Chairman Hively called the meeting to order at 7:28 p.m.
2) ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chairman Hively, Directors: Wegman and West
Absent: Director Cortez and Chairman Espitia
Also Present: Executive Director Zervis, City Clerk Hight, Executive Assistant Rodriguez, Public Works Director Allen, PMC Consultant Millar, Sgt Craig, Lt. Cornelison,
3) COMMUNICATIONS FROM AUDIENCE - none
4) CONSENT CALENDAR -
a) Approval of Minutes from the regular meeting on March 2, 2010.
b) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Director Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Director West. Motion carried 3-0-2
5) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 10-159 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WASCO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF WASCO PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDER MODIFICATIONS TO PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES FOR THE PROPOSED WASCO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, AND TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAN PREPARED THEREFORE. (Allinder)
Community Development Director Allinder gave staff report and requested the Directors of the Redevelopment Agency request the Planning Commission make modifications to the proposed project area as explained in the staff report.
Without discussion Director Wegman made a motion to approve the resolution, 2nd by Director West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Hively, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez and Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
6) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A First Amendment to Development and Reimbursement Agreement By and Between the Wasco Redevelopment Agency and DSJB III, LLC. (Zervis)
Executive Director Zervis gave a brief history of the reimbursement agreement, the sunset clause and its purpose. He reported that staff recommends 60 days amendment to the sunset clause so that the pertaining business can open on April 14th as they have stated without penalty to DSJB III, LLC.
John Baker 3636 Newport Beach heard thanking Agency for the extension as there have been many unforeseen delays.
Director Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Director West. Motion carried with a 3-0-2 vote.
7) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WASCO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HONG WIN LOW AND YIN LOW. (Zervis)
Attorney Schroeter explained that Director West has a conflict of interest being his property is across the street from applicant. Therefore, the item has been tabled until a quorum can be met.
8) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 10-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WASCO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES. (Zervis)
Executive Director Zervis gave the staff report and recommended approval of agreement. Mr. Zervis explained that the façade improvement was for landscaping only. Community Development Department has reviewed the plans and has recommended approval.
There was a brief discussion regarding the budget and available funds and projected funding of the program next year.
Director Wegman made a motion to approve the resolution, 2nd by Director West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Hively, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez and Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
9) INFORMATION ITEMS none
10) DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Director West asked if the Annin Soccer Park would be having similar issues with the grass planting as the Wasco High School in regards to their sports complex. Staff responded that the City's drainage system has alleviated any shallow root issues.
Director West made a motion at 7:28 p.m. to move into closed session, 2nd by Director Wegman. Motion carried.
Vice Chairman Hively reconvened meeting at 9:15 p.m.
11) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Approval of close session minutes from the March 2, 2010 meeting:
Attorney Schroeter reported that on motion of Wegman/West minutes were unanimously approved.
12) ADJOURNMENT
Director Wegman made a motion to adjourn at 9:16p.m 2nd by Director West, all in favor, meeting adjourned.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Carl Joe Hively, Vice Chairman
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