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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Min 1970-12-14 11-23-70 1 12-14-70 ?It ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Covington opened oral communications. I Mr. Petrus Roelofs of the Environmental Quality Control Board spo~e in regard to a joint sewer plant tour. At the request of Mr. Barnes, Dr. Jackson and Mr. Lindstrom spoke in regard to a meeting that was held by Municipal Finance Officers and Treasurers in victorville on ~ovember 20, 1970, at which Attorney Eugene Jacobs was the guest speaker. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seal Beach adjourned at 10:25 p.m. LU~~ Executive Director-Secretary December 14, 1970 I The Redevelopment Agency of Seal Beach met in regular session on December 14, 1970, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 211 8th Street, Seal Beach, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jay covington with the Salute to the Flag. G ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Chairman covington Members Barnes, -Lindstrom Jackson, Scheiblauer Executive Director-Secretary D. Courtemarche Interim Legal Counsel Jim Bentson Administrative Assistant Jim Van Derhyden APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. BarneS-requested the minutes of November 23 be amended to show that copies of the memorandum dealing with owner participation agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and R. & B Development company were furnished to the members of the Redevelopment Agency. I Member Jackson arrived at 8:10 ~ Mr. Lindstrom requested the minutes of November 23 indicate the meeting of Municipal Finance Officers was held in victorville, November 20, 1970. Mr. Barnes moved, second by Chairman Covington, to ., approve the minutes of November 23, 1970, as amended. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Covington, Jackson, Lindstrom None Scheiblauer Motion carried. 12-14-70 ~ t> AGENDA AMENDMENT Mr. Lindstrom requested the agenda be amended to include discussion on City Council Resolution Number 1923. Mr. Courtemarche explained he arbi~rarily excluded Resolution Number 1923 from the agenda, but that nothing precluded the agency members from discussing Resolution 1923 in the executive legal session. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Lindstrom requested Resolution Number 70-4 be amended to indicate that future owner participation agreements be reviewed.by the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency, and that the Mayor and the Chairman of the Agency affix their signatures to said owner participation agreements to indicate such a review had taken place. I Mr. Courtemarche explained that the Executive Director could not unilaterally enter into any agree- ment without prior approval of the Agency. Mr. Bentson explained that an enabling resolution would be required by the Agency before the Executive Director could enter into any agreement. sr. Jackson disagreed with Interim Legal Counsel Bentson: Mr. Barnes stated he would like to take the matter under study. Chairman covington explained that the.by laws ,may be amended at a later date if need be. Mr. Bentson indicated he would explain more fully in the executive legal session. I Councilman Fuh~man, a member of the audience, asked if any provisions are made in the by laws requiring an environmental study be undertaken before any agreements are entered into. Chairman covington explained that the matter of an environmental study may be considered under new busi- ness at a future date. Mr. Lindstrom indicated he would like provisions for an environmental study to be included in the Master Plan review. Chairman Covington indicated that he favored simplicity. Chairman Covington moved, second by Jackson, to approve Resolution Number 70-6. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, covington, Jackson, Lindstrom None Scheiblauer Motion carried. I 12-14-70 80 NEW BUSINESS Mr. Lindstrom read a statement from Mrs. Scheiblauer concerning Seal Beach School District's capital out- lay project, suggesting tabling until Seal Beach School District issued a more clear-cut statement. Mr. Courtemarche explained that Mr. Dressler, Superintendent of the Seal Beach School District, had inquired about the in-lieu tax revenue to be paid to the District, and related Special Legal Counsel Eugene Jacobs' opinion that funding of school district's capital projects was the best method of paying the in-lieu tax revenue to the Seal Beach School District. I Sr. Jackson inquired of Mr. Courtemarche as to the amount of the in-lieu tax revenue to the Seal Beach School District this year if the plan to fund capi- tal projects is adopted. Mr. Courtemarche replied that the amount would be $13,400. Mr. Barnes asked Mr. Courtemarche to explain~ Mr. Courtemarche ~eplied that the Agency was to participate only up to the dollar amount the school district would have received if the Redevelopment Agency had not been formed. Mr. Courtemarche suggested deferring consideration of the matter to a later date. Mr. Barnes requested the matter be part of the executive legal session. Mr. Lindstrom indicated a joint session of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency may be needed~ Mr. Barnes stated that a joint legal session of both bodies may be needed. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kris Lindstrom asked if the Redevelopment Agency is going to fund the construction of a new sewage treat- ment facility. Chairman Covington agreed that it was a good point, but no decision has been made at this time. Mr. Lindstrom asked how many more dwelling8 units could be handled with the present treatment facilities. Mr. Courtemarche explained that the exact number of additional dewlling units has not been established, but the present facility could handle a normal increase in dwelling units. Mr. Barnes stated he would like this topic on the next agenda. EXECUTIVE LEGAL SESSION The Redevelopment Agency of Seal Beach adjourned to executive legal session at 8:50 p.m. The Redevelopment Agency of Seal Beach reconvened at 10:10 p.m. Chairman Covington explained that the Executive Director had been requested to draft a resolution of general policy to encompass the follow- ing: I 1. Advantages of the continued existence of the Redevelopment Agency: a. Economics of establishing vs disbanding~ b. Various land acquisitions which may be executed by the Agency~ c. To be responsive to City Council Resolution No. 1923~ d. Cop~es to be sent to City Council members. 12-14-70 'I 12-21-70 ' 81 I Chairman Covington explained that the legal ramifications of Resolution Number 70-7 are extensive: will be an agenda item at the next regular meeting of December 28. Mr. Lindstrom requested that a lot of consideration be given to the land within the Agency, as there is too much at stake not to warrant a good hard look. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Covington moved, second by Barnes, to adjourn to December 21, 1970, at 7:30 p.m., to consider the general policy resolution. The Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 10:15 p.m., by unanimous vote of those present. C i ~c:Lt.(1 Executive Director-Secretary December 21, 1970 I The Redevelopment Agency of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session in the Council Chambers, 211 8th street, Seal Beach, California, at 7:30 p.m., December 21, 1970. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Covington with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: Chairman Covington Members Barnes, Jackson, Lindstrom, Scheiblauer None Executive Director-Secretary Dennis Courtemarche Interim Legal 'Counsel Jim Bentson ,. Administrative Assistant Jim Van Derhyden I UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chairman covington opened.discussion by briefly out- lining the chain of events leading up to the meeting of December 21. Included in the outline was passage bf City Council Resolution Number 1923, time and money expended in creating the Agency, and the consensus of opinion of the Redevelopment Agency members that the Agency may be a beneficial tool if used properly.