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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/1978 . . . . .J MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 28, 1978 The Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana was called to order by Chairman David Brandt at 5:15 P.M. in the 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 David Ortiz James Ward Harry Yamamoto John Garthe Others in attendance: Richard E. Goblirsch, Executive Director Tom Hammill, Real Property Agent Stacey Creveston, Secretary Bruce Spragg, City Manager Keith Gow, City Attorney RESOLUTION 78-10 -- TAX ALLOCATION BOND A motion was made by Mr. Ortiz, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 78-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $13,500,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TAX ALLOCATION BOND OF SAID AGENCY TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COST OF PROJECT KNOWN AS CITY OF SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, and to proceed with the sale of the bond. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Garthe, Evans, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None None RESOLUTION 78-11 -- TAX ALLOCATION BOND A motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Ortiz and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 78-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SELL BONDS OF SAID AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,500,000 FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR TAKING BIDS AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS, and to proceed with the sale of the bond. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None None RESOLUTION 78-12 -- TAX ALLOCATION BOND A motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Ortiz and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 78-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE . . . . CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, 1978 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS OF SAID AGENCY, and to proceed with the sale of the bond. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None None RECESS - CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Redevelopment Agency recessed at 5:19 P.M. to reconvene the regular meeting of the City Council. The Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 5:21 P.M. CONSENT CALENDAR -- DISSENTING VOTES AND ITEMS REMOVED Mr. Evans registered a NO vote on Item 3 A, Budget increase for Fourth Street (downtown) planter boxes. Mr. Ortiz registered a NO vote on Item 2 B, Report on Staff's intent to proceed, pursuant to Resolution 77-27, with implementation of Community Redevelopment Commission recommendation to hire a consultant to perform a feasibility study on a downtown parking garage. Following the motion to approve the Consent Calendar, Item 2 B was removed to allow comments from members of the audience. CONSENT CALENDAR -- STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED On the unanimously approved motion of Mr. Ortiz, seconded by Mr. Bricken, the Agency approved the recommendations of Staff on the following Consent Calendar items: MINUTES Approved 1978. the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 24, REPORTS The following reports were received and filed: Report on the Community Redevelopment Commission activities pursuant to Resolution 77-27, approved November 29, 1977. Progress report on Hale, Hanson and Company study analyzing donor receptivity for the Santa Ana Performing Arts Center. Report on Owner's Development Company. Participation with Heritage Agreement Final copy of the Agency audit and management letter. BID AWARD -- FOURTH STREET PLANTER BOXES Approved budget increase for Fourth Street planter boxes and authorized expenditure of $15,443.00 for Agency's share of total cost for construction of Fourth Street planters, to implement contract awarded to L. I. Smith, the lowest responsible bidder, for a total cost of $30,886.00. Mr. Evans registered a NO vote. (Agenda Item 3 A) * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * -2- . . . . FEASIBILITY STUDY -- DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE Regarding the report on Staff's intent to proceed, pursuant to Resolution 77-27, with implementation of Community Redevelopment Commission recommendation to hire a consultant to perform a feasibility study on a downtown parking garage, Mr. Robert Newcomb, 2109 E. Santa Clara, representing the Redevelopment Commission, requested that the Agency give serious consideration in allowing the Commission's recommendation to hire a consultant to perform a feasibility study on a downtown parking garage; that the Commission has studied the problem and feels it necessary to conduct such a study. Mr. David Flaherty, 116 West Fourth Street, owner of Davis Stationers in the downtown, stated that the majority of the vacant buildings in the downtown were two story and that there was not adequate parking to allow for the use of these buildings for business purposes. Mr. Flaherty stated that if there was a parking structure that could service the second floor areas, it would give a new dimension to the buildings. The Executive Director reported that the Commission has been discussing the possibility of a parking structure in the downtown for several months, and has requested that a feasibility study be conducted. The feasibility study would make recommendations as to the site, number of parking spaces to be provided, the type of facility, and financing. A motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Evans and carried (Mr. Ortiz voted NO) to approve staff's recommendation to receive and file the report. PUBLIC HEARING -- CONDEMNATION -- 14 ACRE HOUSING SITE RESOLUTION 78-4 -- MR. AND MRS. HOWARD RYAN The hearing was opened by Chairman David Brandt. The Chairman requested that staff identify the property and the project, and to comment on the factors and evidence necessitating the condemnation action. Mr. Tom Hammill, Real Property Agent for the Agency, reported that the properties in question were located in the 14 acre housing site between First and Third, Ross and Flower, and are identified as: A.P. No. 8-151-05, 802 W. Second, a single family residence; A.P. No. 8-151-04, 806 W. Second, a single family residence; A.P. No. 8-151-09, 801 W. First, a garage. Mr. Hammill stated that the Agency is under contractual obligation to deliver this site to the developer, Santa Ana Intown Apartments. Mr. Hammill stated that the project is anticipated to remove seriously blighted substandard buildings in the redevelop- ment area and in their place develop 700 units of housing. The project will enhance the economic, social and aesthetic environment of the project Area. 300 units of market rate housing will be developed, of which 15% will be subsidized for low and moderate income families. The Chairman then requested that the owners, Howard and Mary Ryan, or their representative address the podium. Mr. Richard L. Riemer, Attorney, 850 N. Parton, representing Howard and Mary Ryan, stated that the project is not planned and located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good. He stated that the project is located many blocks from the nearest church, shopping center and recreational facilities. He does not -3- . . . . believe that the best interests of the community will be met by developing this property, which he states is prime commercial property, into residential structures. He further stated that the Ryans have owned this property in excess of 30 years. The Executive Director stated that the project to develop housing in this area has been an item of discussion for the past year-and- a-half to two years, and has been a matter of public record for longer than that. He also stated that when the Agency entered into a contract with the developer, the Agency agreed to convey all of the land to him between First and Third, Ross and Flower. A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to move that the Agency finds that the public interest and necessity require the proposed project; that the project is planned and located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury; and that the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None None A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution 78-4: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE FOURTEEN ACRE SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None None RESOLUTION 78-5 -- MR. AND MRS. EUGENE O. IVERSON The Chairman requested that staff identify the property and the project, and to comment on the factors and evidence necessitating the condemnation action. Mr. Hammill reported that the property is a single family residence located at 714 West Second Street, Assessor Parcel 8- 152-02, which is within the 14 acre housing site between First and Third, Ross and Flower. Mr. Hammill stated that the Agency is under contractual obligation to deliver this site to the developer, Santa Ana Intown Apartments. Mr. Hammill stated that the project is anticipated to remove seriously blighted substandard buildings in the redevelopment area, and in their place develop 700 units of housing. The project will enhance the economic, social and aesthetic environment of the Project Area. 300 units of market rate housing will be developed, of which 15% will be subsidized for low and moderate income families. The Chairman then requested that the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene O. Iverson, or their representative address the podium. Mr. and Mrs. Iverson did not appear, nor was there a representative. The Executive Director explained that there was a difference of opinion between Mr. and Mrs. Iverson and the Agency as to the value of the property. -4- . A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Garthe and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to move that the Agency finds that the public interest and necessity require the proposed project; that the project is planned and located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury; and that the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None None A motion was made by Mr. Garthe, seconded by Mr. Evans and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution 78-5: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE FOURTEEN ACRE SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None None . RESOLUTION 78-6 -- MR. AND MRS. HOWARD B. RAPP, JR. The Chairman requested that staff identify the property and the project, and to comment on the factors and evidence necessitating the condemnation action. Mr. Hammill reported that the properties in question were located in the 14 acre housing site between First to Third, Ross to Flower, and are identified as: . A.P. No. 8-116-06, 619 W. Second, a single family residence; A.P. No. 8-114-03, 708 W. Third, a single family residence; A.P. No. 8-151-02, 802 W. Second, a single family residence; A.P. No. 8-114-05, 719 W. Second, a single family residence; A.P. No. 8-114-05, 205 & 211 N. Garnsey, a duplex; A.P. No. 8-114-04, 214 N. parton) A.P. No. 8-114-04, 216 N. Parton)- a triplex A.P. No. 8-114-04, 704 W. Third) A.P. No. 8-112-05, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, an entire block with the exception of one parcel being owned by the Redevelopment Agency, bounded by Second to Third, Garnsey to Flower, which consists of a mixture of single family residences, multiple units, and two vacant lots. Mr. Hammill stated that the Agency is under contractual obligation to deliver this site to the developer, Santa Ana Intown Apartments. Mr. Hammill stated that the project is anticipated to remove seriously blighted substandard buildings in the redevelop- ment area and in their place develop 700 units of housing. The project will enhance the economic, social and aesthetic environment of the project Area. 300 units of market rate housing will be developed, of which 15% will be subsidized for low and moderate income families. The Chairman then requested that the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Rapp, Jr., or their representative address the podium. The Executive Director reported that Mr. and Mrs. Rapp, Jr. were not going to contest the Agency's right to take the property, just that there is a difference of opinion between the Rapp's and the Agency as to value. . -5- / . The Executive Director reported that four of the Rapp tenants, Alezandra Salas, Clemente Hernandez, Ignacio Barrientos, and Rosario Arv ayo , had submitted a request to speak on this particular condemnation. Mr. Francisco Mesa of 808 West Third, introduced the speakers and translated their speeches, which were given in Spanish. Mr. Clemente Hernandez, 202 N. Garnsey, stated that there is a problem with rats; that every time a house is torn down, the rats move to other houses nearby; rent is being raised every two months, and as a result feels that relocation benefits are being affected. Mr. Hernandez further stated that he wished the Redevelopment Agency would condemn the Rapp's property. Ms. Rosario Arvayo, 204 N. Garnsey, stated that her residence was owned by the Rapp's and that she paid her rent to Loomis Properties. Ms. Arvayo stated that many problems existed in her house that needed repair; plumbing is bad and there is water leakage, however, many repairs have been made by the City crew. She also stated that her rent is being raised about $10 every six months; she feels this is unfair and urged the City to condemn the property. . The Executive Director stated that if the Agency approves this action against the Rapp's, the Agency will have either acquired through negotiation or condemnation, all of the properties in the 14 acre housing site. A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to move that the Agency finds that the public interest and necessity require the proposed project; that the project is planned and located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury; and that the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None None . A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Garthe and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution 78-6: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE 14 ACRE SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None None PUBLIC HEARING -- CONDEMNATION -- RESCUE MISSION RESOLUTION 78-7 -- MISSIONARIES AT HOME The Chairman requested that staff identify the property and the project, and to comment on the factors and evidence necessitating the condemnation action. Mr. Hammill reported that the Rescue Mission is located at 214 Sycamore, and is a two story structure: the upstairs is used for sleeping quarters, and the downstairs is used for offices, religious services and eating quarters. The property is required under the Contract for Sale of Land for Private Redevelopment and Owner participation Agreement dated March 23, 1976 with Second Street Rev ivaI. Mr. Hammill stated that JHK & Associates had . -6- stated in their parking study, a need for approximately 500 additional parking spaces in the downtown area, and acquisition of the Rescue Mission would aid in accomplishing this objective. Lack of adequate and displaced parking would be detrimental to the project. . The Chairman then requested that the owners and/or representatives of the Rescue Mission address the podium. Mr. Thomas M. Whaling, Attorney for Missionaries at Home, stated that he felt the Rescue Mission was not needed for additional parking, due to the fact that there was abundant parking immediately across the street that was not filled. He also stated that the Rescue Mission was the only parcel being sought; not the parcels abutting either side. Mr. Whaling stated that the Rescue Mission has attempted to negotiate to purchase another site for the Rescue Mission, but they keep running into problems. He stated that he received a phone call from the owner of the property with whom they are presently negotiating, stating that he was under political pressure not to sell his property to the Rescue Mission. . Mr. Whaling further stated that the Rescue Mission does not create the problems, such as drunks in the downtown, it helps to solve those problems by assisting those who need help. A 20 minute slide presentation was shown explaining the Mission's function. After the slide presentation, Mr. Whaling presented the Executive Director with a petition, with approximately 300 signatures, in support of the Rescue Mission, requesting that the City Council issue a .Use permit" for the Rescue Mission to be relocated to the Butterfield property, located at 220 East Third Street in Santa Ana. The Executive Director reported to the Agency that at the time the agenda packet was prepared, staff had included all correspondence received regarding the Rescue Mission, and since that time staff had received additional correspondence, which was handed out to the Agency prior to the start of the meeting. More correspondence, telegrams and phone calls were received this afternoon in support of the Rescue Mission. The Executive Director read all of the names from the additional correspondence. They are as follows: . . Barbara Specht, phoned Betty Hittenberger, phoned Dale Donnell, phoned Margo Olsen, phoned John pasic, phoned Terrence Sherry, phoned Beatrice Thompson, phoned Tim Wallace, phoned Steve Littman, phoned Michael Myer, phoned Alice Stewart, phoned Gail and Peter Oehs, phoned Mrs. Robert Kegerize, phoned Melvin Land, phoned Virginia Fogg, phoned Donald Anderson, phoned Christina Martinex, phoned Maria Beckman, phoned Mrs. Flotree, phoned Brenda Tieszen, phoned Dan Warner, phoned -7- . Theresa Bomkamp, phoned Kurt Graves, phoned Andrea King, phoned Judy Woodward, phoned Elgen Easley, phoned Denise pauley, phoned Shirley Leicht, phoned Peter Sexton, phoned Sue Pinson, phoned Clark Reeder, phoned Robert Norton, phoned Gene Greene, phoned Mr. and Mrs. Abranson, phoned Gerald Belzer, phoned G. Allen Smith, phoned Leonard Wilson, phoned Frank and Livy woodman, telegram Colin and Sandra Pollard, telegram Edward Freed, telegram Walter and Carolyn Cormey, mailgram Jean Q. Lowry, letter Cathy Eileen Crain, letter Mr. and Mrs. George A. Reed, letter Rich Bloxsom, letter Paul Q. Sandoval, letter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Timboe, letter Mrs. Beatrice G. Thompson & Miss Beatrice Mary Nestor, letter Rev. Noel Weiss, letter J. Thompson, letter . A motion was made by Mr. Garthe, seconded by Mr. Yamamoto and carried unanimously to receive and file all of the correspondence. Rever and Lewis whitehead, 1422 Raymar, of the Rescue Mission, stated that the Rescue Mission is trying to clean up some of the unwanted humanity in the City, and that the Rescue Mission did not bring it into the City; they found it here. Rev. whitehead stated that all the Rescue Mission wants is to be granted a use permit in Santa Ana to maintain the work God has called them to do. Mr. Roth Marston, 283 Bowling Green Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that the Rescue Mission has tried to relocate to another building, but the City Council fought against them. Mr. Marston feels that the City Council is using political pressure to keep from selling the Rescue Mission another building. . Mr. Steve Braselton, 2005 Balerick Drive, Costa Mesa, Treasurer of the Rescue Mission, stated that in August, when it was apparent that they could not conclude negotiations on a prior site, they found another potential site and entered into escrow with Mr. Butterfield. They then encountered problems, such as taxes. Mr. Braselton further stated that about 30 days ago, he had contacted Mr. Hammill of Agency staff, and was informed that there could be a problem in finding an agreement to allow the Rescue Mission to use that particular site. Mr. Braselton stated that they (the Rescue Mission) stand ready to proceed with the purchase of this site, but they need a use permit. . Mr. Butterfield, 1228 Diane Street, Garden Grove, owner of the parcel that the Rescue Mission is attempting to acquire, stated that no member of the City Council contacted him in any way, shape or form regarding the sale of his building. Mr. Butterfield stated that he came to a conclusion that the Council may not look favorably on the sale of his building to the Rescue Mission, and that he did not want to be in the middle, but that he would like to sell his building. Mr. Butterfield further stated that he has not signed the escrow papers, but would like to do so if there is a consensus by the Agency to do so. -8- . . . . . . Mr. Paul Butler, cost administrator for the Rescue Mission then addressed the Agency in support of continuing the Mission in Santa Ana and approval of their relocating to the Butterfield property. Mr. Ortiz left the meeting at 6:57 P.M. Mr. Gary Greenwall, 1601 W. McArthur, stated that many mem have come to him that have no place to go, and that he has taken them to the Rescue Mission. Mr. Greenwall "can't believe that we would weigh young men's lives against a parking lot". At 7:00 P.M., the Chariman called for a recess. reconvened at 7:10 P.M. The meeting was Mr. Vernon Evans informed the Agency that he had another appointment and that he must leave the meeting. He stated that he felt the issue was important and that he would like to participate in the vote, and would like to have all of the Agency members present. Mr. Evans also stated that he was not convinced that the Agency staff and Rescue Mission have really worked at trying to relocate the Rescue Mission. Mr. James Ward suggested that the Agency should discuss whether the Agency was going to continue this meeting or not, and also feels that all Agency members should be present. Mr. Whaling stated that he would like to continue this meeting and would like to have the opportunity to negotiate with the Agency and staff. Alexander Nalle, Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Commission, stated that the Commission would like to have the Rescue Mission condemned, because if this is not done, the Agency cannot develop the entire block where the Rescue Mission is located. Mr. Nalle stated that Agency staff has made an effort to relocate the Rescue Mission. He further stated that if the Redevelopment Commission or Agency could do something to assist the Mission in finding a new location, they would be more than happy to do so, even though it is not the Agency's or Commission's obligation to assist them. A motion was made by Mr. Yamamoto, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to continue the public hearing on the condemnation of the Rescue Mission to March 15, 1978 at 5:00 P.M. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ward, Yamamoto None Ortiz Mr. Evans left the meeting at 7:20 P.M. RESOLUTIONS 78-8 AND 78-9 A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Brandt and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution 78-8: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY; and Resolution 78-9: 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. -9- . . . . . . .'~ , - AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: Brandt, Bricken, Garthe, Yamamoto None Evans, Ortiz Ward AMERICAN NATIONAL PROPERTIES -- MOTEL A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Yamamoto and carried unanimously to approve American National Properties' request to start Phase I of their development¡ a motel and restaurant on the sothwest corner of Main Street and Roe Drive. Mr. Yamamoto left the meet ing at 7: 28 P.M. HIRING FREEZE The Executive Director requested clarification in regards to the hiring freeze, and whether or not the freeze pertained to the Redevelopment Agency. The Executive Director stated that the Agency has lost three staff members and is currently operating at a loss. A motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Garthe and carried unanimously to request that staff prepare a memo showing justification for the filling of the vacant positions. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M. on the motion of Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Garthe and carried unanimously. fJp~~j)fß~Jr Davld L. Brandt, Chalrman ~ /..¿/ ~/,-/ Rlchard E. Gobllrsch Executive Director -10-