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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2004-03-15 - Special Meeting 46 City Council, Special Meeting Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California March 15,20045:15 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pohlmeyer with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, Mathena, and Stegall. Also present were City Manager Warren, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Thompson, Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Tillman, Associate Redevelopment Project Coordinator Dent, and Housing Program Supervisor Buckley, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Office Services Supervisor Rudolph. I JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At the h9ur of 5:15 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer convened the Joint Meeting with the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) to consider the following: PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED SALE OF REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPERTY - Assessor Parcel Numbers: 104-230-032 through -037, 104-230-039 through -047, 104-230-058, 104- 230-061 and 108-350-001, 108-350-002, 108-350-005, and 108-020-014; RESOLUTION - Approving disposition of property; and ACCEPT REPORT - 33433 Summary Report, and making the necessary findings (C-070-200 & R-030-100-033) The hour of 5: 15 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the joint public hearing regarding the proposed sale to DiGiovanni and DiGiovanni, L.P. of Redding Redevelopment Agency property identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 104-230-032 through-037, 104-230- 039 through -047, 104-230-058, and 104-230-061, generally bounded by Leland Avenue, Lanning Avenue, Fell Street, and Junior Street, and 108-350-001, 108-350-002, 108-350- 005, and 108-020-014, generally south of the easterly terminus of Grange Street. I The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that in the Report to City Council and Redding Redevelopment Agency dated March 2, 2004, incorporated herein by reference, there is a written communication from the Parkview Neighborhood Association expressing support for the sale of the subject properties to DiGiovanni & DiGiovanni, L.P. Deputy City Manager Starman recalled that in summer 2002, the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) initiated a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to select a developer for the Leland Avenue and Grange Street Site (the Property) pursuant to the Parkview Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and Action Plan. On September 23,2002, the Agency approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with New Urban Builders, Inc., of Chico to negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for the Property. He noted that the Agency was very fortunate to have selected such a qualified partner for these projects. Mr. Starman recalled that in May 2003, New Urban Builders, Inc. began the design process by conducting a three-day neighborhood design charrette to establish the overall design context for development on the Property. The charrette resulted in a conceptual plan that accomplished key goals and objectives of the Revitalization Plan. The projects will be developed utilizing New Urban Builders, Inc. ' s, design principles and will feature traditional architecture, a grid street pattern, narrower streets, and alleys. He stated that the DDA represented an important milestone in the redevelopment of the Parkview Neighborhood. It will provide for an estimated 87 new residences being constructed in the Neighborhood, 33 on the Leland Site and 54 on the Grange Site. Of these, at least thirty percent of the residences will be covered by long-term affordability covenants and be sold for a price that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households utilizing a Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP) loan. In addition, the Leland site will have a one-half acre park and the Grange site will have a two and one-third acre wetland/open space area. I 3/1512004 47 Mr. Starman explained that before the Agency can consider the disposition of Agency-owned property acquired with tax increment monies, the sale or lease must first be approved by the City Council following a public hearing. In accordance with Section 33433 of the California Health and Safety Code, a Transaction Summary report was prepared which reviews: (a) the cost of the DDA to the Agency; (b) the estimated value of the property; (c) the value ofthe fee interest to be conveyed; (d) how the sale of the property assists in the elimination of blight; and (e) information to support a finding that the sale is consistent with the Agency's Five-Year Implementation Plan. I Mr. Starman stated that the proposed development will provide a new housing option for the community and address a market segment which has been under served. It is, therefore, the recommendation of staff that the City Council and the Agency's Board of Directors (Board), following the joint public hearing, each adopt resolutions: (a) approving the disposition of . real property in the Parkview Neighborhood to DiGiovanni & DiGiovanni, L.P.; (b) accepting the 33433 summary report; and ( c) finding thatthe disposition ofthe property will assist in the elimination of blight and is consistent with the Implementation Plan for the Market Street Redevelopment Project Area and that the consideration for the Property is not less than the fair market value of the property as determined at its highest and best use. In addition, it is recommended that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the DDA, ancillary documents, and amendments to the DDA that are reasonable and necessary to conform to lender requirements and approve Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2003-04 in the amount of$1,600,000. j Bill Ulch, Redding resident, acknowledged the incredible amount of hours and work that had gone into the revitalization of the Parkview Neighborhood. As Chair of the Parkview Neighborhood Committee, he expressed appreciation for the positive effects resulting from these efforts. He stated that home ownership was the key to redefining the neighborhood and was optimistic that the proposed development, designed after the Doe Mill's project in Chico, would benefit not only the Parkview neighborhood, but the entire community. He encouraged the City Council and the Agency to vote affirmatively to approve the proposed DDA. I Vice Mayor/Chair Stegall noted that since the revitalization efforts had started in the neighborhood, she no longer heard the area being referred to as the "hood." Mr. Ulch stated that one ofthe main reasons for forming the Parkview Neighborhood Committee was for the neighborhood to work together in addressing crime and drug-~~tivity in the area. . .! Council/Agency Member Cibula expressed appreciation to the Parkview Neighborhood Committee for their assistance in providing valuable information which has contributed to the success stories in this neighborhood. Tom DiGiovanni, President of New Urban Builders, Inc., expressed their enthusiasm over the proposed projects. He noted that the General Manager for New Urban Builders, Inc., was also a resident of the Parkview Neighborhood and was very committed to making these projects successful. He commended the City Council/Agency and staff for their determination and long-term vision for these projects. He stated that the combination of the Parkview Neighborhood Committee, a grass roots organization, and the leadership of the community could turn the area into a shining example for the community, and they were excited to be a part of this process. I Having determined that there was no one else present wishing to speak on the matter, Chair Stegall and Mayor Pohlmeyer closed the joint public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that Resolution No. 2004-36 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving the disposition of real property inJhe Parkview Neighborhood to DiGiovanni & DiGiovanni, L.P., accepting the 33433 Summary Report, and finding that the disposition of the property will assist in the elimination of blight, is consistent with the Implementation Plan for the Market Street Project Area, and that the consideration for the property is not less than the fair market value at its highest and best use. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None 3/1512004 48 Resolution No. 2004-36 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. There being no further business, at the hour of 5:35 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding City Council. APPROVED I Mayor ATTEST: ~~/j City Clerk I I 3/1512004