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RDA MINS 19910115 M I N U T E S - , RANCHO PALOS VERDES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 1991 Member Hinchliffe announced that because he lived within the Redevelopment area and therefore had a conflict of interest, that Member Bacharach would be the Chair of the Agency and conduct its meetings. The meeting was then called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. at Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, by Chairwoman Bacharach. PRESENT: HINCHLIFFE, McTAGGART, RYAN AND CHAIRWOMAN BACHARACH ABSENT: HUGHES Also present were Executive Director Paul D. Bussey, Deputy Executive Director Mark Rohloff, Director of Environmental Services Robert Benard, Agency Attorney Carol Lynch,; Age4gy _ Secretary Jo Purcell and Public Works Director George Wentz . WAIVER OF FULL READINGS Member McTaggart moved, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS seconded by Chairwoman Bacharach and carried to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions adopted at this meeting with consent to the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all members after reading of the title of such ordinance or resolution. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved by Member McTaggart, seconded by Chairwoman Bacharach and carried. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR The reports regarding Repair of Wells and the Register of Demands were removed from the consent calendar. The remainder of the items were approved as follows on the motion of Member McTaggart, seconded by Chairwoman Bacharach. MINUTES Approved the minutes of December 4 & 1L 1990 (as. . amended to reflect the closed ses s ion) and Jauay�- 1991, The motion to approve the consent calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGART, RYAN AND CHAIRWOMAN BACHARACH ABSENT: HUGHES ABSTAIN: HINCHLIFFE REPAIR OF WELLS - Director Wentz presented the PORTUGUESE BEND AREA (1801) January 15th memorandum and the 'recommendation to authorize an expenditure of up to $2, 000 for repair of wells. The Board members inquired about the type of replacement pump that was being considered;-if�if the pump from a non-productive well could be substituted; the cost of removing and repairing such a pump; and, if this expenditure was included in the down-scaled budget. Member McTaggart moved, seconded by Chairwoman Bacharach to pull the pump from this well to determine its type and the cost of repair, and that staff should report this information to the Board. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGART AND CHAIRWOMAN BACHARACH NOES: RYAN ABSTAIN: HINCHLIFFE ABSENT: HUGHES REGISTER OF DEMANDS The Board members inquired about a number of the items listed on the Register of Demands: if there was an agreement with D. E. Clarke; the time period covered' by the billings , ' from Charles Abbott and Associates; the r c.'i rcumatances under which the Attorney attends the Horan conferences; the reason for the delay in submittal of City Attorney bills; and, how much of the bills presented on the register contained third party billing. The Board also requested details on the $5,691.71 from Charles Abbott and Associates. Member McTaggart moved, seconded by Member Ryan to .get moor details about the costs listed on the register and that these details be brought back to the next meeting with an explanation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote AYES: McTAGGART AND RYAN NOES: BACHARACH ABSTAIN: HINCHLIFFE ABSENT: HUGHES LOAN AGREEMENT - FUNDS Director Bussey presented the ADVANCED PRIOR JUNE 30, 1990 January 15th staff memorandum (602 x 1801) and the recommendation to authorize the Agency Chairwoman and Agency Secretary to execute the Loan Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for funds advanced to Agency through June 30, 1990. -2- RDA JANUARY 15, 1991 The Board inquired if the expenses for the repair and maintenance of Palos Verdes Drive South had been separated from the cost borne by the Redevelopment Agency; whether these expenses should be charged to the land owners in the area; and, if staff should review these expenses to determine what should be paid out of the Redevelopment Agency or the City' s General Fund. } Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, inquired about the lower rate of interest being charged by the agency versus that being charged by the City. Member McTaggart moved, seconded by Chairwoman Bacharach to approve this loan agreement. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGART, RYAN AND CHAIRWOMAN BACHARACH NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: HINCHLIFFE ABSENT: HUGHES REVISED AGENCY BUDGET FOR The Director presented the FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 staff memorandum of January (602 X 1801) 15th and the recommendation to adopt a resolution amending the Redevelopment Agency' s 1990-91 budget, reflecting a reduced spending plan of $373, 900. The Board members inquired what would happen in the case the Agency does not pass this budget and the loan agreement; whether it would be possible to reduce contract staff support; if, as a result of the Horan settlement, the Agency Attorney had to be in attendance at conferences held with the judge; if the City had the money for this budget; and, what would happen in the case that no action was taken on the budget. Member Ryan moved, seconded by Member McTaggart to table this item. The motion carried with Members McTaggart and Ryan voting in favor, member Bacharach voting against the motion, and Member Hinchliffe abstaining. Member Ryan moved, seconded by Member McTaggart to make the necessary expenditures to pay for the power to the wells and to keep the projects funded by CDBG, including the necessary contract support. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: -3- RDA JANUARY 15, 1991 AYES: McTAGGART, RYAN AND CHAIRWOMAN BACHARACH NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: HINCHLIFFE ABSENT: HUGHES AUDIENCE QUESTIONS: Responding to the Chair' s call for audience questions was Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, who expressed concern about a number of issues, including the following: the financial condition of the City; the high cost of the City' s legal expenses and whether it would be less costly to use the District Attorney; and, why there was a 4-wheel drive vehicle parked on Palos Verdes South in the area of the archery range. ADJOURNMENT At 8: 45 P.M. the meeting adjourned to January 29, 1991 at 6 : 30 P.M. on motion of Chairwoman Bacharach. .:4 daL '.CHAIRWOMAN ATTEST: IP 1 f ENC SECRETARY -4- RDA JANUARY 15, 1991