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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Min 1987-04-13 4-13-87 Seal Beach, California April 13, 1987 The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:48 p.m. with Chairman Wilson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Wilson Agency Members Clift, Hunt, Risner Absent: Agency Member Grgas Mr. Grgas arrived at the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Also present: Mr. Nelson, Executive Director Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mrs. Yeo, Secretary WAIVER OF FULL READING Clift moved, second by Hunt, to waive the reading in full of all resolutions and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Agency members after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried Agency Member Grgas arrived at 6:50 p.m. SEAL BEACH TRAILER PARK - PROPOSED SALE The Development Services Director announced that Mr. Robert Drennin, Orange County Housing/Community Development representative, was present to respond to any questions that the Agency may have regarding the County's participation in the proposed purchase of the Trailer Park by it's residents, and advised that the State chose to not be represented at the meeting due to the competitive nature of the funding program. Mr. Knight noted a concern expressed at the April 6th meeting regarding the relocation plan portion of the Park's application, and advised that that section of the application has been revised to indicate that there is no need to displace or relocate any person from the Park and that all persons will be given the opportunity to either continue renting or to purchase in the Park. Mr. Robert Drennin confirmed to the Agency that the County Housing/Community Development Division has indicated willingness to become involved in the co-application process with the City and the Trailer Park, however such activity is precluded by a directive from the Board of Supervisors, noting that indications are that the Board would appear to be favorable to this effort. He suggested the County's participation could be accomplished through a Council directive to City staff to make such request to the Board. Mr. Drennin acknowledged that there is $75,000 Community Development Block Grant funds allocated by contract several years past to the Trailer Park, specifically for rehabilitation purposes, that could be reprogrammed and utilized in a number of ways to offset the administrative costs, incurred by either the City or County or both, associated with this project through its completion. He explained that the percentage of reallocation would be I I I 4-13-87 I determined after further review of what the co-applicant responsibilties entail, the remainder of said funds remaining available to be utilized by the tenants to bring their units into compliance with City Code and State standards. In response to the Agency, Mr. Drennin reported that his department is in the process of completing the final statement of objectives and use of funds for 1987-88 (year thirteen) CDBG funds under which the Trailer Park had made application. He stated that after review of the applications received, it was felt that the Park's request warranted a show of interest however since the project was only in its initial stage the degree of benefit that the County might contribute was unknown, the Park was notified that their request had been placed within another area of funding and advised that once their project is further along, their application would be reevaluated for future funding, noting that those funds could possibly be available for distribution as early as fall of this year. He explained that a portion of CDBG funds are generally set aside for low/moderate income housing purposes countywide, and that the request of the Trailer Park would be an eligible project for Block Grant funding. Mr. Drennin also explained that HCD contracts expire annually however may be renewed pending a project's completion, and noted that the the funds allocated to the Trailer Park several years ago have been held as it was felt that ultimately there would be a use for those funds that would be of specific benefit to the Park. Mr. Drennin stated he would be unable to forecast a time period for transfer of the co-applicant status to the County, and again advised of the possibility to restructure the use of the $75,000 grant funds to offset any costs incurred relating to the project, which would ipclude those expenses realized during the interim period prior to transfer of the ~o-applicant status to the County. He advised that an amendment of the CDBG contract would take approximately forty-five to sixty days. In response to the Agency, Mr. Knight reported that staff is satisfied that the County will accept the co-applicant roll, also that it is feasible to reprogram and use previously approved CDBG funds to cover any administrative costs incurred by the City or County with regard to the purchase of the Trailer Park. It was noted that a minimum of personnel time is expected to be required during the interim period of application to the State and securing of the private lender loan by the Co-op, also that any use of consultant services would occur after approval of the application by the State. Agency Member Hunt suggested that the project description or the contract reflect an estimated figure sufficient to cover any expenses that are anticipated to be incurred. Mr. Knight advised that although the State agreement contains a provision allowing recovery of related costs from the State, the State has not as yet reimbursed a local agency for administrative costs under this program. Risner moved, second by Clift, to adjourn the meeting in order to convene the City Council meeting to make a presentation. The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. I I AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried The meeting reconvened at 7:20 p.m. with Chairman Wilson calling the meeting to order. Agency Member Hunt inquired if it would be possible to stipulate that the co-applicant status of the City is contingent upon the County accepting that responsibility 4-13-87 from the City in the future and if the County were not to do so, the City would have the opportunity to withdraw as co- applicant. Agency Member Risner cautioned that the City may determine that it does not wish to transfer the co- applicancy to the County, but rather utilize City staff and CDBG funds, and suggested that such condition may not be acceptable to the State. The Executive Director noted that the Resolution proposed indicates the Agency's intent to transfer the co-applicant status to the County, however I advised that the staff had not questioned whether or not the City could retract the co-applicancy should the County not accept that roll. Mr. Knight added that such provision may jeopardize consideration of the Park's application by the State. RESOLUTION NUMBER 87-1 - AUTHORIZING LOAN APPLICATION - MOBILEHOME PARK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - TRAILER PARK PURCHASE Resolution Number 87-1 was presented to the Agency entitled nTHE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE SUBMITTAL OF A LOAN APPLICATION NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MOBILE HOME PARK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND SECURE A COMMITMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.n By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 87-1 was waived. Risner moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 87-1 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Risner Hunt, Wilson Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. ADJOURNMENT Clift moved, second by Risner, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. I AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried n ffiL/J . I I \~~o4 Uo Secl1etary , t/ ~~.~ Chairman I .