HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Minutes 081208Approved October 28, 2008
CITY OF ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION: 6:00 P.M.
Chairperson Beraud called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Board Members Brennler Clay O'Malley Vice Chairperson Luna
.r and Chairperson Beraud.
Absent: None
Others Present: Board Secretary Marcia McClure Torgerson, and Recording
Secretary Susanne Anshan.
Staff Present: Executive Director Wade McKinney Assistant Executive Director
Jim Lewis, City Attorney Brian Pierik, Community Services Director
Brady Cherry and Community Development Director Warren
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
MOTION: By Board Member Luna and seconded by Board
Member Brennler to approve the agenda.
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Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
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COMMUNITY FORUM
Pastor Vern Hayes Jr led those present in prayer
Chairperson Beraud closed the Community Forum period.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Community Redevelopment Agency Draft Minutes — May 13, 2008
Board Secretary Recommendation. Board approve the Community
Redevelopment Agency minutes of May 13, 2008 [Board Secretary]
MOTION By Board Member Luna and seconded by Board Member Clay
to approve the Consent Calendar
Motion passes 5.0 on a roll -call vote.
B PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
C MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1 Purchase of Chamber of Commerce Building (6550 EI Camino Real)
ow Fiscal Impact: The total cost to the Agency is expected to be $11,500,
$10,000 for the purchase of the building, $500 in repairs to the building and
$1,000 for the lease of land under the building from the City
■ Recommendations. Agency Board
1 Authorize the purchase of the building at 6550 EI Camino Real for
$10,000 00, and,
2 Appropriate $11,500 in Redevelopment Agency Funds for the purchase
and maintenance of the building [Executive Director)
Executive Director Wade McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Board
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joan O'Keefe stated the building is smaller than the current building Main Street is
renting for $400
Eric Greening asked about the proposed transit center for a possible use
Joanne Main of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce stated they have outgrown the
current building and the Chamber would ask to enter into a sublet agreement until such
time as a decision is made Ms Main answered questions from the Board
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Steve Martin with Atascadero Main Street stated Main Street is currently paying $400 a
month in rent at their current location and some negotiations with the Chamber have
taken place as to the possibility of Main Street leasing this building
Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period.
The Board asked questions of the City Attorney and held further discussion
Chairperson Beraud reopened Public Comment in order for Ms. Main to answer
more questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joanne Main stated the property tax value of this building is just shy of $14,000 00 and
the Chamber's lease agreement is up September 1, 2008
Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period.
There was Board consensus to direct staff to return to the Board with the cost of
demolition, the cost of relocation, and whether Main Street or another possible
tenant is willing with sign flexible lease agreement such as a month-to-month.
Executive Director Wade McKinney clarified that if the Redevelopment Agency
600 purchased the building and leased it, it would not have the relocation cost issues If the
Chamber maintains the building and they sublease to someone else, the
Redevelopment Agency then has the relocation expense problem
BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS None
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Beraud adjourned the meeting at 6 30 p m
MINUTES PREPARED BY
Susanne Curtis Anshen, Deputy City Clerk
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