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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-2011 ORA MinutesAPPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ORANGE, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING August 23, 2011 The Orange Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orange, California convened on August 23, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange California. 4:30 P.M. SESSION 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau ABSENT - None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR 3.1 Confirmation of warrant registers dated August 2, August 4, and August 11, 2011. ACTION: Approved. 3.2 Redevelopment Agency Minutes, Regular Meeting of August 9, 2011. (RC2500.D.4) ACTION: Approved. 3.3 Modification to the Preferred Alternative for Addressing Parking Demand in the Vicinity of the Orange Transportation Center as a result of Metrolink Ridership Expansion. (P2500.0.9) NOTE: Director Whitaker recorded an Abstention because of a potential conflict of interest due to employment. See related City Council Minutes Item No. 3.17) ACTION: Directed removal of the West Chapman/Metrolink parking lot from consideration in the Preferred Alternative to address Metrolink ridership expansion. PAGE1 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES August 23, 2011 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY) 3.4 Agreement with Common Area Maintenance Services, Inc. (CAM Services) for Depot Metrolink Station Area Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed 108,313. (RA2100.0 Agr- 5420.2) NOTE: Director Whitaker recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. Discussion The Agency discussed the Maintenance Agreement and that it includes landscaping as part of the ongoing maintenance for the Depot Metrolink Station area and Park. Discussion also ensued regarding the State Supreme Court's ruling of not entering into any new Redevelopment Agency contracts at this time. Agency Counsel David DeBerry opined this is a continuing maintenance contract, which preserves the Agency's assets, so the Board is able to move forward if it wishes; and reported on the differences between a new agreement or a one year extension. MOTION - Smith SECOND - Cavecche AYES - Smith, Cavecche NOES - Dumitru, Bilodeau ABSTAIN - Whitaker (RECUSED) Moved to approve the agreement and authorized the Chairman and Agency Clerk to execute on behalf of the Agency. MOTION FAILED MOTION - Dumitru SECOND - Smith AYES - Smith, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau ABSTAIN - Whitaker (RECUSED) Moved to initiate a one year extension, under the current contract, with CAM Services. MOTION PASSES PAGE 2 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES August 23, 2011 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY) 3.5 Second Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Davidovitz & Bennett, LLP to Provide Legal Services to the Orange Redevelopment Agency. (RA2100.0 Agr- 5476.2) Discussion Director Bilodeau expressed concern with the Agency spending more money while there is a stay put on Redevelopment Agencies by the State Supreme Court. David DeBerry, Agency Counsel, explained the portion of AB 26, which was not stayed, permits the Agency to fund enforceable obligations, which is defined to include any contract that is legally binding and enforceable, as well as those necessary for the continued administration and operation of the Agency. MOTION - Whitaker SECOND - Cavecche AYES - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau ACTION: Approved the Second Amendment and authorized the Chairman and Agency Clerk to execute on behalf of the Agency. 3.6 RESOLUTION NO. ORA -0533 (OR1800.0.27.16.2) A Resolution of the Orange Redevelopment Agency Approving and Adopting a Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2011 -12. See related City Council Minutes Item No. 3.19) ACTION: Continued to September 13, 2011. MOTION - Dumitru SECOND - Cavecche AYES - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau Items 3.4 and 3.5 were removed and heard separately. Councilmember Whitaker registered an Abstention on Items 3.3 and 3.4. Item 3.6 was continued to September 13 All other items approved as recommended. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PAGE 3 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES August 23, 2011 4. REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS — None. 5. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS — None. 6. REPORTS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — None 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 7.1 RESOLUTION NO. ORA -0536 (R3500.0) A Resolution of the Orange Redevelopment Agency Adopting an Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule as Referred to in Section 34169(G) of the California Community Redevelopment Law. Director Bilodeau questioned several of the payments. MOTION - Cavecche SECOND - Whitaker AYES - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche NOES - Dumitru, Bilodeau Moved to approve Resolution without a payment schedule to SC Fuels. Director Whitaker reported he would need to Abstain on a payment schedule for SC Fuels due to a conflict of interest with his employment and left the dais. MOTION - Cavecche SECOND - Dumitru AYES - Smith, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau ABSTAIN - Whitaker (RECUSED) Moved to approve a payment schedule for SC Fuels. 8. LEGAL AFFAIRS — None. PAGE 4 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES August 23, 2011 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.1 PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET. (C2500.J.1.1) Time set for a public hearing to consider the Proposed Fiscal Year 2011 -12 Operating Budget for the Orange Redevelopment Agency. See related City Council Minutes Item No. 10. 1.) MOTION - Cavecche SECOND - Bilodeau AYES - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau Moved to continue to no date certain, but no later than the first meeting in November. 10. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION NOTE: The Agency did not recess. a. To consider and take possible action upon such other matters as are orally announced by the General Counsel, Executive Director of the Board of Directors prior to such recess unless the motion to recess indicates any of the matters will not be considered in Closed Session. 11. ADJOURNMENT — The Agency adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Declaration of the Clerk of the Orange Redevelopment Agency, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of Orange Redevelopment Agency Agenda of a regular meeting of August 23, 2011 at Orange Civic Center kiosk, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, and the Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman; all of said locations being in the City of Orange and freely accessible to members of the public at least 72 hours before commencement of said regular meeting. 7 Ey' MrGENCY IIY LERK PAGE 5