Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/29/1978 . þ. . . . . . . . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 29, 1978 The Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana was called to order by Chairman David Brandt at 5:14 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. After the pledge to the Flag, roll was called: PRESENT ABSENT David Brandt Gordon Bricken Vernon Evans John Garthe James Ward Harry Yamamoto David Ortiz Others in attendance: Richard E. Goblirsch, Executive Director Stacey Creveston, Secretary Keith Gow, Acting City Manager/City Attorney Dan Stone, Assistant City Manager CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED & DISSENTING VOTES Agency member Yamamoto requested removal of Item 3.A. (Report on Hale, Hanson & Company Contract), and Item 3.B. (Barrio Selection of Applicants for Mead Housing Program); Agency member Ward abstained on Item 2 (Relocation Assistance Program). CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED On the unanimously approved 6:0 motion of Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Agency approved the recommendations of Staff on the following Consent Calendar Items: MINUTES Approved 1978. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 25, the RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Authorized the Executive Director to issue relocation payments as follows: (Mr. Ward abstained) OCTD PARK-AND-RIDE PROJECT SITE: 1. 2. Commercial tenant at 315 W. Fifth Street Commercial tenant at 319 W. Fifth Street $ 9,506.00 $16,595.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * * REPORT ON HALE, HANSON & COMPANY CONTRACT Agency member Yamamoto stated that he was not in agreement with the location of the Cultural Center. Agency member Ward stated that there were two possible sites, and that he had heard no complaints. A motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Garthe and carried (Mr. Yamamoto voted NO) to receive and file the report on the Hale, Hanson & Company Contract. I' I . . . . BARRIO SELECTION OF APPLICANTS FOR MEAD PROGRAM Agency member Yamamoto stated that action had been taken in the past regarding the selection of applicants for the Mead Housing Program, and was concerned that now, a new group of people were being chosen. He also felt that the selections were being made too far in advance and that by the time the homes were ready for occupancy, "these people may be picked over again". The Executive Director reported that the Barrio Committee makes the selection of the applicants for the Mead Program, and stated that some of the people previously chosen for the Mead Program had dropped off the list because their situations changed: some have moved or purchased other homes. The Executive Director further explained that the Barrio preselects families in advance to take care of the lengthy paperwork involved in qualifying them. Mr. Yamamoto was satisfied with the Executive Director's response. A motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Yamamoto and carried (Mr. Evans voted NO) to approve the Barrio Selection Committee's list of 10 applicants for the Mead housing. DENNIS & BURKES PROPOSAL The Executive Director reported that the Redevelopment Commission has been discussing the potential of the block bounded by Ross, Birch, Fourth and Fifth Streets with the interested developers, Dennis & Burkes, for approximately the last three months. At the last Commission meeting, a recommendation was made to recommend to the Redevelopment Agency that Dennis & Burkes be granted a six month exclusive right to negotiate and to authorize the Executive Director to conduct a feasibility study. The Executive Director handed out a copy of the developer's site plan for the area, and informed the Agency that a representative from Dennis & Burkes was present to explain their proposal. Mr. Dennis, one of the developers, stated that their proposal would include several convenience food and fast foods operations, a large restaurant, and several small shops that would meet the needs of the people within the Civic Center and surrounding area. They are also proposing a four story office building and a three story parking structure. Mr. Joseph Gilmaker, businessman and property owner in the downtown, objected to putting in more restaurants in the area because of the competition it would create for the other restaurants in the downtown. Mr. Gilmaker is thinking about having a restaurant in his proposed office building development on Broadway and Birch, and feels that if there are too many restaurants in the Civic Center area, people won't want to go to the restaurants in the downtown. Mr. Gilmaker further stated that he did not feel the Dennis & Burkes proposal was economically feasible: that it would require a large expenditure of the taxpayers money and take many years to recoup the money. Mr. Gilmaker also stated that, being a real estate broker, he had entered into escrow with a buyer for a piece of property in the subject area, but when the buyer was informed by the Planning Commission that the City was going to take some of the property (free right of way) for the widening of Ross Street, he backed out of the deal. Mr. Gilmaker was concerned and questioned why the Planning Commission told the property owner he would have to dedicate property for Ross Street free of charge; does the owner have to bring the building up to seismic code; and will he have to bring the rest of the building up to code? The Chairman requested that the City Attorney follow-up and answer Mr. Gilmaker's concerns. -2- A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried (Mr. Yamamoto and Mr. Brandt voted NO) to grant Dennis & Burkes a six month exclusive right to negotiate, and to authorize the Executive Director to conduct a feasibility study. . EXISTING STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 510-512 NORTH MAIN STREET The Executive Director reported that the structures in question had recently been purchased by the Redevelopment Agency for demolition due to their substandard condition. Mr. Robert Heath, owner of the Spurgeon Building, indicated that he would like to purchase the buildings, refurbish them and lease them out. Mr. Heath's request was taken to the Redevelopment Commission. At this time, the owner of the Santa Ana Hotel expressed an interest in purchasing the structures. Then, the firm of Grillias and Alves expressed an interest in building a new high rise office complex on the site. Grillias and Alves are requesting a certain amount of time to discuss the total improvement of the entire one-half block. At the last Commission meeting, after lengthy discussion, the Commission recommended that Mr. Alves and his partner be given a 90 day right to negotiate for that property to see if they could come up with a plan that would take in the one-half block. The one-half block consists of Main Street to the alley, Fifth Street to Sixth Street. . Some of the Agency members were concerned about the seismic safety of the existing structures. The Executive Director informed the Agency that Mr. Heath had a structural engineer check the building for seismic problems, and plans to correct all of the deficiencies. After more discussion about the safety and hazards of the existing structures, a motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried unanimously to grant Al Alves and partner a 90 day exclusive right to negotiate for the development of the property in question, and to proceed with the demolition of the existing structures. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS OF AP NOS. 008-115-14 & 15 FOR PURPOSES OF INITIATION OF CONDEMNATION ACTION A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to authorize Staff to prepare and present a notice advising property owners of the Agency's intention to hold public hearings for the purpose of adopting a resolution of necessity at its regular meeting of September 26, 1978. . DISCUSSION OF OCTD PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITY Agency member Ward left the meeting at 5:45 P.M. Agency member Evans reported that several people had contacted him regarding the use of the OCTD Park-And-Ride facility being used as a temporary bus terminal. He stated that when he voted to approve the plans for the Park-And-Ride facility, he must have overlooked the fact that the facility was intended to be used as a temporary bus terminal, and that he was not in favor of this use. The Executive Director reported that it has always been the intention to use the Park-And-Ride facility as an interim terminal until the permanent facility was constructed. This use was reflected in the preliminary contract and the EIR. Mr. Brian Pearson of OCTD, stated that currently OCTD is not proceeding with the site for the bus terminal because they do not, at the present time, have clearance to use the federal funds to acquire that site. . -3- . . . . Mr. Tully Seymour, Attorney for the Presbyterian Church, addressed the Agency and stated that they are against the interim use of the Park-And-Ride structure as a bus terminal. He feels that the EIR did not attempt to analyze the impact of this matter, and that the impact on the Church would be detrimental. He also feels that the City could be "stuck" with a permanent "make shift" bus terminal in the Park-And-Ride structure if the Transit Terminal isn't constructed. The Chairman Board could facility. asked the Executive Director if there was anything the do to stop the proceedings of the Park-And-Ride The Executive Director reported that the Agency has acquired the site for the Park-And-Ride, and that the tenants are now being relocated. He anticipates going out for bid on the demolition of the structures next month, and anticipates delivery of the Park-And- Ride site to OCTD by the end of this year. The Executive Director stated that under the Agreement between OCTD and the City, if transactions are haulted by the City, the City or Redevelopment Agency would be obligated to repay all of the costs incurred by OCTD, which is approximately $1,000,000 to date. Dave Fraunfelder, Santa Ana Preservation Task Force, and Doy Henley, of the Masonic Temple, expressed opposition to having a temporary bus terminal in the Park-And-Ride structure. Mr. Henley was also concerned that the parking structure was being constructed to provide parking for County and Federal employees, and that there would be no room for the public to park. The Executive Director commented that there would be approximately 710 parking spaces in the structure, in addition to the interim bus terminal. Mr. Joe Gilmaker also addressed the Agency stating that he too opposes the interim use of the facility, and feels that the buses will congest an already congested area. He feels that the buses should stay at their present location on Flower Street until a permanent structure is built for their use. Mr. Hal Thomas asked if OCTD felt that the temporary terminal would be adequate if the bus terminal was not built, and questioned the adequacy of the street widths. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Thomas contact OCTD for these answers. Agency member Evans asked when the Transit District was going to move ahead with regards to the Transit Terminal. The Executive Director responded that the original plan was that construction on the Multi Modal Terminal would begin approximately 18 to 20 months after the construction on the Park-And-Ride facility had begun. The Executive Director requested that Mr. Pearson report as to any changes. Mr. Pearson stated that OCTD does not have UMPTA's approval to proceed on the Transit Terminal at the present time, but they are meeting with UMPTA in an attempt to resolve the problems. Agency member Bricken suggested that if the Park-And-Ride facility and area became to congested, a restriction could be set as to the number of buses using the facility. No action was taken. Mr. Ward returned to the meeting. ORAL REPORT ON FASHION SQUARE The Executive Director reported that at the last Agency meeting Staff requested authorization to appraise Fashion Square Associates' interest and had asked to postpone it, allowing Draper and Kramer 30 -4- , ; . ~ . . . . . days additional time to respond to the updated feasibility analysis on increasing their mortgage. The Executive Director reported that Staff has not received their response. A motion was made by Mr. Garthe, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried (Mr. Yamamoto voted NO) to authorize an appraisal of Fashion Square Associates' interest in real property with regards to Fashion Square. JONES PROPOSAL This was to be an oral report, but the following occurred and no report was given: A motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Evans and carried (Mr. Yamamoto voted NO) to receive and file the report on the Jones proposal. MOHLER PROPOSAL This was to be an oral report, but the following occurred and no report was given: A motion was made by Mr. Garthe, seconded by Mr. Brandt and carried (Mr. Yamamoto voted NO, Mr. Evans and Mr. Ward abstained) to receive and file the report on the Mohler Proposal. SIMMS PROPOSAL This was to be an oral report, but the following occurred and no report was given: A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe and carried (Mr. Yamamoto voted NO) to receive and file the report on the Simms Proposal. AMERICAN NATIONAL PROPERTIES PROPOSAL This was to be an oral report, but the following occurred and no report was given: A motion was made by Mr. Garthe, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried (Mr. Yamamoto voted NO) to receive and file the report on American National Properties. KEISER PROPOSAL This was to be an oral report, but the following occurred and no report was given: A motion was made by Mr. Garthe, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried (Mr. Yamamoto voted NO) to receive and file the report on the Keiser Proposal. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was decided that there was no need for the Executive Session. RESOLUTION 78-30-- REDEVELOPMENT AREA PROPERTY IN THE ACQUISITION OF REAL A motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Evans and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 78-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ward Yamamoto Ortiz ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Community Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 P.M. upon the motion of Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously. ~~,~{r Davld L. Brandt, Cna rman 7~~/ Richard E. Goblirsch Executive Director -5-