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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/1979 . . . . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JULY 16, 1979 The Regular Meeting of City of Santa Ana was 2:10 P.M. in the City Santa Ana, California. called: the Community Redevelopment Agency of the called to order by Chairman James Ward at Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, After the pledge to the Flag, roll was PRESENT ABSENT Daniel Griset Robert Luxembourger J. Ogden Markel (not Al Serrato James Ward Harry Yamamoto Gordon Bricken participating) Others in attendance: Richard E. Goblirsch, Executive Director Tom Hammill, Real Estate Officer Stacey Creveston, Secretary B. J. Thompson, City Manager Keith Gow, City Attorney ELECTION OF OFFICERS A nomination was made by Mr. Luxembourger and seconded by Mr. Serrato to appoint James Ward as Chairman, and Daniel Griset as Vice Chairman. Nominations were closed, and the vote was unanimous. BY-LAWS CHANGE A motion was made by Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 79-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AMENDING ITS BY-LAWS. MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Serrato and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 18, 1979. APPRAISAL OF WEBER'S BAKERY PARCEL OVERPASS AND MEMORY LANE EXTENSION REQUIRED THE BROADWAY FOR The Executive Director reported that the Resolution for the appraisal of Weber's Bakery parcel required for the Broadway Overpass and Memory Lane extension was not prepared, and that this type of Resolution was for administrative purpos~s for staff only. The Executive Director suggested that the Agency approve the appraisals by motion, and staff will bring the Resolution back for approval at the next Agency meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried unanimously to approve the appraisal of the Weber's Bakery parcel. . . . . OLD COURTHOUSE PLAZA The Executive Director reported that the following people requested to address the Agency regarding the Old Courthouse Plaza: Ernest Norton, Al Alves, Thomas Burton, and Tully Seymour. He also stated that he just received a copy of a letter from Lesny Development, dated July 16, 1979, which basically states that Lesny Development offers to purchase the property at a bonus of $4.00 per square foot in excess of the residual calculated by the agency staff (estimated by staff to be $6 to $8 PSF). The bonus would result in the additional sum of $250,000 in cash paid to the agency at close of escrow. A motion was made carried unanimously Development. Mr. Yamamoto, seconded by Mr. Griset and receive and file the letter from Lesny by to Before those that requested to speak were heard, Chairman Ward excused himself from the meeting due to a conflict of interest, and turned the Chair over to Mr. Griset. The following addressed the Agency and reviewed their proposals: Mr. Al Alves and Mr. Ernest Norton of California Federal Teachers Credit Union; Mr. Tom Burton and Mr. Bruce Englebrecht of Newport Law Center. Mr. Tully Seymour, representing the First Presbyterian Church, stated that the Church is concerned about what goes on the site, i.e., the design and the type of use. The Executive Director suggested that, perhaps, the other developers should be given the opportunity to present their proposals. Mr. Walter Scott was called upon, and then Mr. Rudolph LOwy of Lesny Development. Mr. Alexander Nalle, Chairman of the Redevelopment Commission, addressed the Agency reiterating the Commission's recommendation to grant a six month exclusive right to negotiate to the California Federal Teachers Credit Union, stating that the Commission's recommendation involved a combination of aesthetics. A question was raised as to whether the Commission had received the letter from Lesny Development dated July 16, 1979, and if this letter might have an affect on the Commission's recommendation. The Executive Director reported that the Commission had not received the letter as it was just presented prior to the Agency meeting. He further reported that Staff had asked all of the developers (at the same time) to submit a proposal, and this information was not contained in Lesny's original proposal. He further stated that if Lesny is allowed to submit additional information, the other developers may keep coming in each week with additional information to their proposals. The Executive Director also stated that what Lesny is proposing (up-front money) the Agency will do anyway. A motion was made by Mr. Luxembourger and seconded by Mr. Griset to confirm the Redevelopment Commission's selection of the developer and grant a six month exclusive right to negotiate to the California Federal Teachers Credit Union. Before the question was called for, discussion was held regarding the new by-laws change with regards to voting and abstention. The City Attorney advised that abstentions, with the exception of conflict of interest, would be counted as a yes vote. The question was then called for and carried by the following roll call vote: -2- . . . . AYES: Luxembourger, Serrato, Section 6, Article 3) Yamamoto Bricken Ward Griset, Markel (pursuant to NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Yamamoto and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote to reconsider the motion: AYES: Luxembourger, Serrato, Griset, (pursuant to Section 6, Article 3) None Bricken Ward Markel Yamamoto, NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: A motion was made by Mr. Yamamoto, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote to continue this matter to the next Agency meeting: AYES: Luxembourger, Serrato, Griset, (pursuant to Section 6, Article 3) None Bricken Ward Markel Yamamoto, NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: FORMATION OF DOWNTOWN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Mr. Ward returned to the meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Griset and seconded by Mr. Luxembourger to authorize proceeding with the formation of a downtown local development corporation. Discussion was held prior to the call for the question. Mr. Victor Grgas, Director of Economic Development, explained the role of the local development corporation, and the difference between the Economic Development Corporation. The Agency members expressed concern as to the lack of detail and understanding of this particular program. A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to continue this matter to the next Agency meeting. MAJOR COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to approve the Major Commercial Rehabilitation Program; and authorize implementation by the Redevelopment Commission. DISPOSITION DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR ROSS FIFTH AND AND A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to authorize Staff to establish a public hearing for August 20, 1979 as legally required prior to entering into a Disposition and Development Agreement to convey land to a developer. BID FOR ACQUISITION OF DOWNTOWN PROPERTY After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to authorize the submission of a $25,000 bid for acquisition of property located at 314 North Bush Street. -3- . . . . ORAL REPORT ON HEATH ENTERPRISES/DAVIS DEVELOPMENT OF BROADWAY AND SECOND STREET STATIONERS PROPOSAL FOR A motion was made carried unanimously meeting. Mr. Serrato, seconded by Mr. Griset and continue this matter to the next Agency by to CONTINUATION OF SOMBRERO STREET RESTAURANT LEASE AGREEMENT A motion was made carried unanimously meeting. by to Mr. Serrato, seconded by Mr. Griset and continue this matter to the next Agency PRELIMINARY CONCEPTUAL BIRCH PARK DESIGN FOR THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF The Executive Director introduced Mr. Ron Ono of the Recreation and Parks Department. Mr. Ono showed slides and reviewed the background of the proposed expansion. After lengthy discussion, the Agency members felt that the water proposed throughout the park, the restaurants, the band shell, public toilets, and, perhaps, including a small commissary, and the tot lot should be addressed again. A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to approve phase one of Birch Park expansion, and refer to Staff for resubmittal of the park design. CURRENT STATUS OF RESCUE MISSION The Executive Director reported that the condemnation process for the Rescue Mission is in the City Attorney's office. Staff is continuing to work with the Rescue Mission to find them an alternate site. Staff has found a proposed site, which is County surplus land. The site is small and is not intended to be the full scale Rescue Mission type of expansion. It would be intended to be a collection point. If the County decides to sell this piece of surplus land, the matter will be brought before the Agency for action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Community Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M. MEETING RECONVENED At 11:58 P.M., a motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to reconsider the previous motion to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency and to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the Agency. FORMATION OF DOWNTOWN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried by the following roll call vote to reconsider the continuance of the "Formation of Downtown Local Development Corporation", and authorized proceeding with the formation of a downtown local development corporation. AYES: Luxembourger, Serrato, to Section 6, Article 3) NOES: Yamamoto ABSENT: Bricken Griset, Ward, Markel (pursuant -4- . . . . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Community Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 12:09 A.M. upon the motion of Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Yamamoto and carried unanimously. --r~~?/ Richard E. Goblirsch Executive Director