The Urban Community Development Commission (UCDC) Was Established by Ordinance No
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-1- Tuesday, April 05, 2011 NOTICE The Urban Community Development Commission (UCDC) was established by Ordinance No. 1,479, adopted on July 15, 1975. The Commission functions as the governing body for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Local Housing Authority (LHA) and exercises the power, authority, jurisdiction and functions of redevelopment agencies, housing authorities and federal surplus property authorities granted under the Marks Foran Residential Rehabilitation Act to charter cities. URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, April 05, 2011 5:30 PM WORKSHOP(S) HEARING(S) OPENING ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON -AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 15, 2011 CLOSED SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS -2- Tuesday, April 05, 2011 NEW BUSINESS 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND STRATUS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY TO WORK OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16208 - 16216 ATLANTIC AVENUE IN THE COMPTON REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WALBERN DEVELOPMENT TO WORK OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COMPTON REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGENCY’S 2010 TAX ALLOCATION BOND PROGRAM COMMISSION COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT #1. MARCH 15, 2011 The Urban Community Development Commission meeting was called to order at 5:49 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Chairperson Pro-Tem Willie Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence ceremonies were led by Chairperson Pro-Tem Willie Jones. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Dobson, Arceneaux, Jones Commissioners Absent: Calhoun, Perrodin Other Officials Present: C. Cornwell, A. Godwin, W. Norfleet *Chairperson Perrodin in at 5:50 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS Jacquelyn O. Fleming , Compton resident, spoke in opposition to a council agenda item proposing the removal of disruptive audience members. Joyce Kelly , Compton resident, made a recommendation for the development of street signs and banners encouraging support for Jacob Lusk on American Idol. She suggested that this would be a priceless way of making millions of people aware of the wonderful talents in the City of Compton. She referenced an article she read in the Press Telegram concerning a collaborative effort between the cities of Paramount, Cerritos and Lakewood. She explained that they would be working to establish a partnership between their Chambers to help assist the business owners. She claimed that she’s only seen the President and Vice President of the Compton Chamber of Commerce bashing the residents at council meetings. She subsequently asked that this Body do something beneficial for the City of Compton and reiterated her requests for banners and posters to help Jacob Lusk become the next American Idol. Jose Cortez , Compton resident, referenced a letter he received from the City regarding a converted garage on his property. He indicated that an inspector was sent out and he was told to simply refrain from renting the garage out. He stated that he received another letter from the City in October of last year and after addressing the issue with staff they requested proof of an inspector going to his home. Mr. Cortez indicated that he received another letter yesterday claiming that he owes the City $120.00 payable in thirty days. He subsequently requested the council’s assistance in this matter. Craig Cornwell , City Attorney, requested Mr. Cortez’ contact information in order schedule a meeting to review his file. -1- #1. Lorraine Cervantes , Compton resident, stated that she really enjoyed herself at the Mardi Gras Celebration held on Saturday. She indicated that she was pleased with the compliments the City received from people from other cities. She mentioned that she has been a resident for 58 years and an activist for more than 40 years. She stated that she was unable to attend the council meeting last week due to a College Board meeting, and subsequently stated that she would appreciate if this Body would disallow speakers from verbally attacking and degrading other individuals at the podium. Ms. Cervantes disputed the comments about Chamber President Lestean Johnson attacking Joyce Kelly. She indicated that she was a witness to the incident, as where several other individuals. Chairperson Perrodin asked that she keep her comments within the current agenda. Ms. Cervantes also asked that Chairperson Perrodin make the other speakers do the same. William Kemp , Compton resident, requested the amount of money already expended out of the Executive Secretary's non-departmental fund. He stated that the amount was not articulated in his manuscript. Chairperson Perrodin requested the item being addressed under this commission should be discussed under the city council agenda. Mr. Kemp indicated that he was addressing the non-departmental account. Chairperson Perrodin explained to Mr. Kemp that the non-departmental account does not fall under this commission and advised him to refer his comments to this commission. Chairperson Perrodin stated that if he continued to persist in his comments he would ask him to sit down or leave the chambers. The meeting was recessed at 6 p.m. and reconvened at 6:01 p.m. Lynn Boone , Compton resident, commented on a special meeting that was cancelled last week. She stated that there was an item on that agenda that proposed the sale of Agency owned properties to the City of Compton. She indicated that Item Number Two addressing the maintenance and landscaping services on agency-owned properties. She stated that the City of Compton is one out of three cities in the County of Los Angeles with the highest percentage of unemployed residents and questioned why the City hires companies outside the City of Compton. She stated that there was no background information for Artistic Solutions Landscaping, Inc. or for any of the other contractors within the resolution. Ms. Boone referred back to the special meeting and the proposed sale of agency-owned properties, and questioned why the City could not advertise for community involved bidding. -2- #1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 1, 2011 On motion by Arceneaux, seconded by Dobson, the minutes were approved, by the following vote on roll call: AYES: Commissioners - Dobson, Arceneaux, Jones, Perrodin NOES: Commissioners - None ABSENT: Commissioners - Calhoun UNFINISHED BUSINESS - There was no Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ARTISTIC SOLUTIONS LANDSCAPING, INC. TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTIES, POCKET PARKS, AND VACANT LOTS (REMOVED) Councilperson Dobson asked the Executive Secretary if he felt the city employees could provide this service. Willie Norfleet , Executive Secretary, replied affirmatively. Commissioner Jones also voiced a concern for a twelve month agreement on the general fund, in light of Governor Brown’s proposal to terminate redevelopment agency funding. Mr. Norfleet explained that these funds would be disbursed from the Community Redevelopment Agency’s budget. Craig Cornwell , City Attorney, stated that he was confident that the City would include a termination clause. Commissioner Jones indicated that he would not be in favor of paying $40,000 out of the general fund. Chairperson Perrodin stated that the contract could include stipulations that protect the City. Mr. Cornwell mentioned that there could be multiple reasons for termination and subsequently as a manner of course termination clauses are implemented to give the Agency the flexibility to terminate an agreement. -3- #1. Commissioner Jones indicated that he was unaware of all the legal exceptions that might occur and cited that he would have some concern about that. Mr. Jones also reiterated that staff could perform the duties of this agreement. Chairperson Perrodin questioned why this item would be on the agenda if the Executive Secretary and his staff felt these duties could be performed by city staff. Chairperson Perrodin requested the pleasure of the commission. Commissioner Dobson asked that this item be removed to allow staff the opportunity to provide the service. Chairperson Perrodin stated that in several cities, in order to protect the taxpayers’ dollars; in a contract like this; the City could also bid on this contract to allow the City to obtain the lowest bid. Commissioner Jones stated that he agrees with Commissioner Dobson’s recommendation to remove this item. Commissioner Arceneaux stated that this issue is a double-edged sword for her because the City is accumulating a lot of pocket parks and consequently more work is going to be scheduled for the city departments. She stated that the parks have not been maintained even with the contract agreement with the current landscapers. She indicated that she has to continually call a particular company to maintain the medians. She asked that whichever agency performs this service that they be monitored and held accountable. Commissioner Arceneaux mentioned that Carson and Compton have the same contractor however the City of Carson’s medians look altogether different than Compton’s. Ms. Arceneaux indicated that it was imperative that contractor’s be held accountable. Commissioner Dobson stated that she did not realize that the City would have to bid for the contract. Chairperson Perrodin stated that he was just making a suggestion to ensure that the City has the lowest responsible bid.