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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Min 2011-06-13Y Seal Beach California June 13, 2011 The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session with Chair Sloan calling the meeting to order at 9:38 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Sloan; Board Members: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks City Staff: Quinn Barrow, Legal Counsel Jill R. Ingram, Acting Executive Director Captain Tim Olson, Seal Beach Police Department Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works Robbeyn Bird, Director of Administrative Services/Treasurer Mark Persico, Director of Development Services Chief Joe Bailey, Seal Beach Lifeguard Department Linda Devine, City Clerk/Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chair Sloan stated that this would be the time for members of the public to comment on the items identified on the agenda. Speakers: Spinnaker Way residents, Hugh Nelson, Steve Davidson, and Becky Jenks, expressed their concerns and opposition to the park plans /concepts (community pool - Prop 84 grant) at the Marina Park site; and Carla Watson, Catalina Avenue, stated that the pool would be an asset to the community. There were no other speakers, Chair Sloan closed oral communications. With no objections Chair Sloan called a recess at 9:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:00 p.m. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION ITEM "1" / RDA MINUTES / MAY 9, 2011 Shanks moved, second by Miller, to approve the Minutes of the RDA Regular Meeting of May 9, 2011. AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "2" / PROPOSITION 84 GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL The Director of Public Works provided an update regarding the preparation of the Prop 84 grant application - indicated that there were 7 community meetings and out of the meetings 3 concepts were developed: Concept A - most economical providing amenities while utilizing the existing park; Concept B - maximize land use would provide amenities in the most functional manner; and Concept C - would include the recreational areas that were received from community input. The Director continued stating that at the last community meeting the group selected concept "C" with a few modifications and is now referred to as "Preferred Concept ". This concept was presented to both the Planning Commission and Recreation and Parks Commission for review - the parking location was discussed - both commissions have recommended the Preferred Concept to the Council. The grant preparation team (representatives from Carrier Johnson were present) have 2 estimated costs for Ahe Council to consider: $10M (Preferred Concept) and $5M (scaled down with no pool) - The funds ($5M) that were designated in 2008 for a community pool would have to be committed towards the $10M concept - the City and RDA have no commitment to move forward if the grant is awarded or not awarded (still some unforeseen obstacles - costs of acquisition of property and environmental cleanup); if a grant is awarded there will be more public input to the final project with final approval Page 2 - RDA 06/13/11 from the Council. Board Member Miller stated that he was told previously that Prop 84 grant funds can only be used in the RDA area - the consultant indicated that the use of the grant funds were not limited to RDA areas - the Director of Public Works explained that RDA funds were used for the preparation of the grant application and that is why only RDA areas were being considered for park sites. After Agency deliberation, Board Member Miller indicated he favored the $5M park plan be submitted. Deaton moved, second by Sloan, directing staff to submit the $10M park plan for the Prop 84 grant application. AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Shanks, Sloan NOES: Miller Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING ITEM "3" / RESOLUTION NO. 11 -05 / FIVE -YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2009 -2014 / RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (Continued from May 9, 2011 RDA Meeting) The Director of Development Services stated that this is a policy document mandated by the State - highlighted the 5 goals for the affordable housing program and Table 3 (General Redevelopment Fund Projected Revenues and Expenditures) in the Plan. Chair Sloan opened the continued public hearing to consider the Five -year Implementation Plan 2009 -2014 for the Riverfront Redevelopment Plan. There were no speakers - Chair Sloan closed the public hearing. Shanks moved, second by Levitt, to adopt Resolution No. 11 -05 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2009 -10 THROUGH 2013 -14 FOR THE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA ". AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried ITE "4" / RESOLUTION NO. 11 -06 / FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OPERATING BUDGET A brief staff report was given by the Director of Administrative Services. Chair Sloan opened the public hearing to consider the fiscal year 2011/2012 Redevelopment Agency Operating Budget. There were no speakers - Chair Sloan closed the public hearing. Deaton moved, second by Levitt, to adopt Resolution No. 11 -06 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/12 BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS BY FUND ". AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Agency to adjourn at 10:42 p.m. Agency Chair A r z4_1 I //v".- Zit Clerk /Secretary City of Seal Beach