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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-2009 ORA MinutesAPPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS ON MARCH 10, 2009 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ORANGE, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING February 24, 2009 The Orange Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orange, California convened on February 24, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange California. 4:3~ P.M. SESSION 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau ABSENT - None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS -NONE 3. CONSENT CALENDAR 3.1 RequestAgency confirmation of warrant registers dated February 5 and 12, 2009.ACTION: Continued to March 10, 2009.3.2 Requestapproval of Redevelopment Agency Minutes Regular Meeting February 10,2009. (RC2500. D.4)ACTION: Approved. 3.3 ArtistServices Agreement between the Orange Redevelopment Agency and Marsh Scott, and an Agreement between the Agency and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority for Artwork in the Orange Depot Pedestrian Crossing. (RA2100.0 Agr-5388; 5389)ACTION: 1) Approved Artist Services Agreement between the Agency and Marsh Scott;2) Approved the Agreement between the Agency and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority for Artwork in the Orange Depot Pedestrian Crossing; and 3)Appropriated $ 89,000from the unreserved fund balance of the Merged Capital Projects Fund to Account 940-9800-426700 (Other Professional and Consulting Services).MOTION - Dumitru SECOND -Cavecche AYES -Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau Item 3.1 was continued to March 10, 2009. All other items on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PAGE1 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES February 24, 2009 4. REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS -None. 5. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS -None. 6. REPORTS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -None. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 7.1 Small Business Assistance (SBA) Loan Program Agreement between the Orange Redevelopment Agency and Sal Hassan of Hassan & Sons, Inc. for facade, landscaping, and signage improvements to commercial property located at 2844 North Santiago Boulevard. (RA2100.0 Agr- 5391)Discussion - Sr. Project Manager, Lisa Kim gave the staff report. NOTE: Councilmember Bilodeau abstained and left the dais due to conflict of interest. Mayor Cavecche clarified with staff that the loan follows the established provisions under the current Agency SBA loan program. MOTION - Dumitru SECOND - Smith AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru ABSTAIN - Bilodeau Moved to approve the Loan Agreement; and authorize the Chairman and the Agency Clerk to execute on behalf of the Agency.NOTE: Councilmember Bilodeau returned to the dais.8. LEGAL AFFAIRS -None.PACE 2 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES February 24, 2009 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.1 GRAND STREET APARTMENTS - 124-142 SOUTH GRAND STREET. P2500.0.1) Time set for public hearing to consider the periodic rental of residential apartment units in the two-story, ten-unit apartment building owned by the Orange Redevelopment Agency, commonly known as 124-142 South Grand Street.Discussion - Sr. Project Manager, Lisa Kim gave the staff report.Assistant City Attorney, Ted Reynolds stated he had confirmed that if the Agency wanted to, the Agency was able to adopt a Resolution indicating rental of the apartments be restricted to senior citizens, 62 years of age or older, and care providers. He also stated that due to the age of the building, the ADA requirement for elevators does not apply. He further stated that current tenants would be provided relocation assistance should the City decide to change the use of the apartment complex, but future tenants would be required to sign a waiver for relocation benefits.THE MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.THERE BEING NO SPEAKERS, THE MAYOR CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.Councilmember Dumitru stated his opposition to limiting the rental to seniors only as it could be discriminatory, noting the proximity would be beneficial for service workers ir. the Old Towne District who could then walk to work.RESOLUTION NO. ORA-0497 A Resolution of the Orange Redevelopment Agency approving the periodic rental of residential apartment units owned by the Orange Redevelopment Agency at 124- 142 South Grand Street. MOTION -Murphy SECOND -Smith AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Bilodeau NOES - Dumitru Moved to approve Resolution No. ORA-0497 with the new wording to restrict rental to senior citizens or their ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES February 24, 2009 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 7:40 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 February 24, 2009 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. r M E.~IURPH' A ENCY CLERK PAGE 4