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Home My WebLink About2009-08-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - APPROVAL MTG MIN (3)Agenda Item: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA REPORT dzz,4�� City Manager Approval: CONSENT CALENDAR Item to be presented by: Sharon Dawson DATE: August 25, 2009 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services RECOMMENDED ACTION Agency approve minutes of the July 14, 2009 regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. BACKGROUND The minutes from the previous Redevelopment Agency meeting are submitted for Agency approval. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS The Agency may approve amendments to the minutes as necessary. FISCAL IMPACT None by this action. ATTACHMENTS July 14, 2009 minutes 1p Ifflo� MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JULY 14, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chair Ferry called the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order at 6:41 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. ITEM 1 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous Redevelopment Agency meeting are submitted for Redevelopment Agency approval. Redevelopment Agency: Approve minutes of the June 23, 2009 regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. ITEM 2 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR OLD TOWN NEWHALL STREETSCAPE, PROJECT S2004 - APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND EXTEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT; AND STREETSCAPE DESIGN, PROJECT B2008 - APPROVE THE NEXT PHASE OF STREETSCAPE AND ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN This is a multiphase project that implements the goals of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan adopted by the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency. , City Council: Approve the street light installation agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) in the amount of $120,000; appropriate funds from the Street Lighting Maintenance District Fund Balance (354) to Project Account 52004354-5161.001 in the amount of $120,000; authorize an increase of $65,000 to the existing contract for construction management services with Spirit Construction Inc.; authorize the continuance of $65,000 from Fiscal Year 2008-09 General Funds in Account M0063601- 5161.001 to Fiscal Year 2009-10 Account M0063601-5161.001; and authorize the transfer of $65,000 in General Funds from Account M0063601-5161.001 to Account 52004601-5161.001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Redevelopment Agency: Authorize an increase of $75,000 to the existing Pacific Coast Land Design contract for the preparation of plans and specifications for landscape improvements of Main Street between 8th Street and Lyons Avenue; authorize an additional expenditure in the amount of $50,000 for City staff design of the Lyons 1*2 Avenue at Main Street roadway infrastructure; appropriate funds from the Redevelopment Agency Non -Housing Fund balance in the amount of $125,000 to Expenditure Account B2008390-5161.001; and authorize the Executive Director or designee to execute all documents, subject to Agency Attorney approval. ITEM 3 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND THOSE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS PERTAINING TO THE REALTY LOCATED AT 24535 N. MAIN STREET, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321 FROM CARQUEST AUTO PARTS Acquisition of leasehold interest and certain improvements pertaining to the realty located at 24535 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 from Carquest Auto Parts. City Council: Approve the acquisition and adopt Resolution No. 09-65 consenting to payment being made by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita (Agency) for the purchase of the leasehold interests and those certain improvements pertaining to the realty, loss of goodwill, and all other damages and costs that may be associated with the relocation of the Carquest Auto Parts business ("Leasehold Interests") for public improvement and making the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law to permit the use of Agency funds to purchase the "Leasehold Interests" to provide for the construction of a public library. Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-10 of the Agency requesting consent from the City Council to use Agency funds for the purchase of the "Leasehold Interests" for public improvement and making the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law and to permit the use of those funds to acquire the "Leasehold Interests" for the construction of a public library; authorize the appropriation of $160,000 from available funds in the Redevelopment Agency non -housing fund balance to Account 13400-5201.004; authorize Executive Director or designee to approve payments up to a maximum amount of $160,000 for the acquisition and for all required costs related thereto and execute all required documentation to complete the transaction, subject to review by the Agency Attorney. ITEM 4 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION TO PARTNER WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG), AS PART OF THE COMPASS BLUEPRINT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT PROGRAM FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES, PROVIDED BY SCAG, FOR THE NORTH NEWHALL AREA City staff is recommending support of a partnership with SCAG and acceptance of an award through their Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program that offers local governments a collection of innovative tools, software, and various consultant services free of charge. City Council: Authorize City Manager and Agency Executive Director to partner with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); adopt Resolution No. 09-66 supporting the partnership between the City of Santa Clanta and the Southern RDA Minutes 2 July 14, 2009 3 California Association of Governments (SCAG), as part of the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program, to select consultants to prepare a land use plan and to provide other consultant services for the 118 acres of the North Newhall area not owned by Casden Properties, LLC. All associated consultant costs will be borne by SCAG. Redevelopment Agency: Authorize City Manager and Agency Executive Director to partner with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-11 supporting the partnership between the City of Santa Clarita and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), as part of the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program, to select consultants to prepare a land use plan and to provide other consultant services for the 118 acres of the North Newhall area not owned by Casden Properties, LLC. All associated consultant costs will be borne by SCAG. ITEM 5 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM -2 APPLICATION The Neighborhood Stabilization Program -2 (NSP -2) is authorized under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 for the purpose of assisting in the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes. The NSP -2 is a competitive federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 09-67 approving an application and designating program activities for Neighborhood Stabilization Program -2 funding. Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-12 to leverage housing bond proceeds up to $1.5 million with the City's application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program -2 funding; appropriate funds from the Redevelopment Agency housing fund balance in the amount of $25,000 to Expenditure Account 13401-5201.004. J Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 5. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carries. RDA Minutes 3 July 14, 2009 Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to approve Consent Calendar Items 2, 3, and 4. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Disqualified: Weste Motion carries. Mayor Pro Tem/Agencymember Weste recused herself from voting on items 2, 3, and 4 due to the possibility of a conflict of interest due to the proximity of her property to these projects. ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Chair Ferry adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:43 p.m. CHAIR ATTEST: SECRETARY 09M14rdam.doc RDA Minutes 4 July 14, 2009