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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/28/1985npf 2 5 M5, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 28, 1985 ADJOURNED MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 1985 THURSDAY 8:30 P.M. The Irwindale Community Redevelopment Agency met in recent session for its ADJOURNED MEETING OF February 21, 1985. LETTER FROM GENE SCOTT Executive Director Martin pointed out AUTO DISMANTLERS the correspondence recently received by the City from Gene Scott. He also indi- cated that this correspondence had been answered by the City Engineer. At this time Mr. Martin recommended that no action be taken and that the documents be received and filed. AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Mr. Martin stated that the Azusa Unified LITIGATION School District had recently filed an action against the C.R.A. and the procedures and creation of the Industrial Project Area. Mr. Martin was authorized to engage the services of attorneys of his own choosing in defending the C.R.cA. in this action. There being no further matters to come before the Agency, the meeting adjorned at 8:32 p.m. Michael Miranda, Chairman IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: argar S. Barbosa Secre ary/Treasurer COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5050 NORTH IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA APR n c tS UJ MARCH 28, 1985 THURSDAY 7:30 P.M. The Irwindale Community Redevelopment met inrecent session at the above time and place. - OPENING MATTERS A. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation B. Roll Call: Commissioners J. Breceda, P. Miranda, S.S. Castellanos, A. Tapia and Chairman M. Miranda Also Present: Executive Director/ Legal Counsel C. Martin, Assistant Executive Dir3ctor A. Herrera, Agency Engineer C. Alvarado, A. DeDios of DeDios & Associates, Development Consultant F. Lyte, and Secretary 14. Barbosa APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of February 21, 1985, were approved as submitted. MOTION: Commissioner J. Breceda SECOND: Commissioner A. Tapia Minutes of the adjourned meeting of January 24, 1985, (held on February 21) were approved as submitted. MOTION: Commissioner A. Tapia SECOND: Commissioner J. S. Castellanos APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER Warrant Register for the Industrial C.R.A. was unanimously approved as submitted. MOTION: Commissioner J. S. Castellanos SECOND: Commissioner J. Breceda RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW Agency unanimously adopted "RESOLUTION TIME FOR C.R.A. MEETINGS NO. CR(I)85-156 OF THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CR(I)82-091(1) ESTABLISHING A TIME FOR AGENCY MEETINGS'.'. This resolution establishes the meeting time to start at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month. MOTION: Commissioner J. S. Castellanos SECOND: Commissioner A. Tapia DEVELOPMENT OF MANNING PIT Executive Director Martin presented a BY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC letter as submitted by Mr. Tidemanson, WORKS -FLOOD CONTROL Director of Public Works for Los Angeles County, outlining the method in which they propose to acquire the Manning Pita In- cluded in this proposal would be the filling of the north portion of the quarry. The south portion would remain as a reten- tion basin. The Public Works was requesting Agency approval regarding this project. After discussion among the Board, a motion was made to approve in concept the proposal as made by the Public Works. Staff would develop the details regarding the project which would come back for final ratifica- tion by the Board. MOTION: Commissioner P. Miranda SECOND: Commissioner J. Breceda E.R.A. MINUTES" -2- MARCH 28, 1985 ?ROPOSED PURCHASE OF AMVET Mr. Martin indicated to the Board that a 'ROPERTY final offer had been made to Ca1Mat regard- ing the AmVet property on the south side of Los Angeles Street. The final offer that was made to Calhat was $995,000. Failure to proceed with this project in this timely manner could conceivably require the neces- sity of condemnation on behalf of the City. Motion was made - to acquire the property. Since 'the last offer was made, CalMat had responded and agreed to sellthe property for the stipulated amount. MOTION: Commissioner P. Miranda SECOND: Commissioner J. Breceda RIVERGRADE/LOS ANGELES Mr. Martin indicated to the Board that recent STREET TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS correspondence from the attorneys of Home Savings submitted a proposal to improve the subject intersection. These improvements consisted of new controller, widening of truck lanes, and new phasing of the signal to allow for a greater capacity to the intersection. This project would not only benefit Home Savings but also Caltrans and the City. As a result, a proposal was being made to participate with this project in the amount of $37,000.00. This represented approxi- mately 28% participation of the overall project. It was anticipated that Home Savings would spend $70,000.00 and CalTrans $25,000.00 on this project. Motion was made made to approve the Agency's participation for the improvement of this traffic signal. MOTION: Commissioner P. Miranda SECOND: Commissioner A. Tapia - PROPOSED PURCHASE OF BARRON Mr. Martin indicated to the Board that an PROPERTY - appraisal report had recently been submitted 4954 AZUSA CANYON ROAD from Howard Martin. It indicated that the property on Azusa Canyon Road belonging to Nicholas Barron was valued at $375,000.00. The property contained approximately 22,500 square feet with an improvement of a 10,000 square -foot concrete building. After discussion by the Board on the property value and proposed uses of the property, motion was made to begin the acquisition of the subject property for the stipulated amount, subject however to final staff approval. MOTION: Commissioner A. Tapia SECOND: Commissioner J. S. Castellanos DEVELOPMENT OF IRWINDALE PIT It was indicated to the Board by Mr. Martin 1913 IMPROVEMENT ACT that'. the staff had been working with the APPROVAL IN CONCEPT proposal to improve the Irwindale Pit along the west side of Irwindale Avenue for several months. After several attempts - such as the possible creation of a joint venture between Ca1Mat C.R.A. MINUTES -3- MARCH 28, 1985 DEVELOPMaLT OF IRWINDALE PIT and the C.R.A., - it was generally felt that (Continued) this improvement could be accomplished by means of the 1913 Public improvement Act. Ir. this manner it would be possible to develop the property with a street system below street grade included on infrastruc- true, i.e., utilities. However, in the last several hours, Mr. Martin stated that Ca1Mat wished to submit a proposal to their Board and therefore wished to request that this matter be held over. After further discussion, the Agency Board nevertheless felt that this method of developing the Irwindale Pit should not be discounted. Therefore, a motion was made to approve in concept this method of develop- ing the Irwindale Pit. MOTION: Commissioner A. Tapia SECOND: Commissioner J. Breceda DEVELOPIaNT OF RELIANCE Mr. Martin requested Mr. Fred Lyte to give STREEL PROPERTY - details as far as the development of the APPROVAL 114 CONCEPT Reliance Steel property was concerned at the northeast corner of Irwindale Ave. and Arrow Highway. Mr. Lyte stated to the Board that Birtcher Pacific had submitted a pro- posal for the development of the subject property. The proposal indicated that the property would be purchased by the Agency from Reliance Steel for the amount of 5.25 Million but for the ensuing five years the property would be developed and the property disposed as development occurs. The Agency thus would receive its outlay of funds over a period of approximately five years. In addition, Mr. Lyte had had an opportunity to review a second proposal from Sloan Burnett Properties. The property which he indicated was substantil. However, there were flaws in such proposal and therefore was discounted and should be considered secondary. tris reco=iendaticn therefore, was to consider the proposal from Birtcher Pacific and for the Agency to pur- chase the Reliance Steel property for the stipulated amount,.sub:ect to the nrerecuisite 33433 hear +.g. Discussion ensued among the Commissioners as to whether or not the Birtcher Pacific proposal was the best, at which time Mr. Lyte answered affirmatively to Commissioner Castellanos' direct question. Motion was made to approve in concept acquisition. of. the RelianceSteel._ property and to dispose of it pursuant to Section 33433. MOTION: Commissioner A. Tapia SECOND: Chairman M. Miranda AYES: Commissioners J. Breceda, J.S. Castellanos, A. Tapia and Chairmar_ M. I•tiranda HOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner P. Miranda C.R.A. MINUTES -4- MARCH 28., 1985 DEVELOPMENT OF RELIANCE STEEL (Continued) RUBY INC. - INDOOR SWAP MEET AT 16180 ORNELAS STREET At this time the Birtcher Pacific proposal was separated such that the property on the south side of -Arrow Highway would not be tied with the Reliance property which is on the north side. Further discussion ensued in terms of Mr. -- Martin asking Mr. Lyte as to the Sloan Barrett proposal and Pioneer Electric proposal. Mr. Lyte replied that these were are secondary proposals and not worth con- sidering. Chairman Miranda exemplified the matter as a situation in which the Agency was con- sidering."a bird in hand is worth two in the bush". With than, motion was made to separate the proposals as indicated pre- viously. MOTION: Commissioner A. Tapia SECOND: Chairman M. Miranda AYES: Commissioners J. Breceda, J.S. Castellanos, A. Tapia and Chairman M. Miranda NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner P. Miranda Mr. Ruben Saul had submitted a proposal to develop the property at 16180.Ornelas Street. His proposalwas to house an in- door swap meet at this address which con- tained an unoccupied building of approxi- mately 100,000 square feet. He had been told by the staff that this proposal was too intense in the use of the property. Further, there was inadequate parking for the number of people he anticipated using the premises and that there were other possible public safety considerations that could impact the use. The staff therefore was recommending denial of this use for this structure. Without extensive -'.discussion, motion was made to deny Mr. Saul, of Ruby Inc., the use of the property on Ornelas Street as an indoor swap meet. MOTION: Commissioner P. Miranda SECOND: Commissioner J. Breceda PROPOSAL FOR HOUSING PROJECT Mr. Martin stated that The Benchmark Group RUELAS/MINI-PARK had requested an extension of this pro- posal to the next meeting. Chairman M. Miranda therefore requested that this matter be held over to the next meeting. There being no further matters to come before the Agency, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. micftael Viranda, UmAirman IRWINDALE---COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: Margarg S. Barbosa Secret ry/Treasurer