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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/1983 . '" . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 15, 1983 The Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana was called to order by Chairman Bricken at 5:41 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. After the Pledge to the Flag and the Invocation given by Mr. Bricken, roll was called: PRESENT ABSENT John Acosta Gordon Bricken (Left at 6:37 P.M.) Daniel Griset (5:45 P.M.) Robert Luxembourger Patricia McGuigan J. Ogden Markel (Left at 7:06 P.M.) Al Serrato . Others in Attendance: Rex Swanson, Executive Director Edward J. Cooper, City Attorney David N. Ream, Community Development Director Thomas E. Hammill, Assistant Director Redevelopment and Real Estate Laura Juarez, Secretary MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Acosta, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 18,1983. OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MR. ROBERT FAINBARG (201 EAST FIRST STREET) . Mr. Swanson stated that the Redevelopment Agency, on March 17, 1980, entered into an Owner Participation Agreement with the Greenberg's for the Rehabilitation of the Grand Central Market Building. The Redevelopment Agency also authorized staff to negotiate a related Owner Participation Agreement with Robert Fainbarg. The agreement with Mr. Fainbarg is . . . for the purpose of conveying an ingress/egress easement to him over a single parcel at the northeast corner of Broadway and First Streets which was reserved by the Agency for two years when they sold this parcel to the Greenberg's. Mr. Fainbarg will post appropriate collateral to guarantee performance in the amount of $35,000.00. In response to questions raised by Mr. Markel, the Community Development Director responded that Mr. Fainbarg owns the Action Liquidators' building and wishes to secure an easement to the back of his building. The Agency's right to grant the easement will expire on April 10,1983 if not conveyed. Mr. Fainbarg does not wish to proceed with the rehabilitation of his building at this time. In response to a question raised by Mr. Markel, Mr. Fainbarg responded that he decided to keep the property and rehabilitate it and that he had a prospective tenant. He also stated that everything that the City had sent him was agreed to and fine. . After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mrs. McGuigan and carried unanimously to recommend approval and authorization to execute an Owner Participation Agreement with Mr. Robert Fainbarg for an ingress/egress easement on property at the northeast corner of Broadway and First Streets. REQUEST SITE FOR EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE - A-I DEVELOPMENT Mr. Swanson stated that Forest City Dillon had contacted the Agency for construction of a 199 unit Section 8 senior citizen housing located at First and Flower Streets. He also stated that Forest City Dillon had incorporated as Birchpark Associates and that they had met with the neighborhood. Mrs. McGuigan stated that she was delighted that somebody was taking interest in the senior citizens and wanted to commend the staff for working with the neighborhood. . In response to several questions raised by Mr. Acosta, Mr. Swanson responded that the tower on Flower Street would probably provide one parking space for every three units. The agreement is being negotiated. Our only option would be to increase the size of the site to accommodate more parking. Staff has talked to the neighborhood and is recommending doing a traffic study as part of a specific plan. ¿ -2- . . . In response to another question raised by Mr. Acosta, the Community Development Director responded that the neigh- borhood had a primary concern that the park maintain its current character for family use. The neighborhood was concerned that the seniors would come in and change the character of the park. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mrs. McGuigan and carried by a 5:1 vote (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) to grant Brichpark Associates a three-month exclusive right to negotiate for the development of the A-I site subject to the payment of $15,000 to cover one-half of the Agency cost of appraisal and economic analysis. DEVELOPER SELECTION FOR THE A-5 DEVELOPMENT SITE The Community Development Director stated that in mid 1982, the Redevelopment Agency authorized staff to solicit developer qualifications for the A-5 development site. Three companies out of nearly 300 proposals that were sent out responded. They are: The San Clemente Corporation, Urbatec and the Santa Anita Development Corporation. The Santa Anita Development Corporation withdrew from consid- eration before the Development Team review was scheduled. . On November 10,1982, the Development Team met to consider and rank the two proposals based on the available information supplied by the applicants. The Urbatec proposal received a total of 397 out of a possible of 600 points and the San Clemente Development Group received a score of 233 out of a possible 600 points. The Urbatec proposal exceeded the San Clemente proposal in every category. Mr. John MacLaurin, President of Urbatec, stated that this will be a project that the City will be proud of. Mr. Randy Jones of Herbert, several planning details. Nadel & Partners explained Mr. Luxembourger requested that minutes meetings to be held with the businessmen. be taken at the In response to a question raised by Mr. Acosta, the Community Development Director responded that the Salvation Army facility was not included in this particular site. . The following persons spoke in favor of this project: Zika Djokovich, 211 N. Main Street Bruce R. McLean, 201 N. Main Street LaDale Dunbar, 824 N. Olive 3 -3- . . Ms. Dunbar requested that they be informed of any meeting that was arranged with the developer. . After a brief discussion, Luxembourger, seconded by Mrs. vote (Mr. Markel casting the six-month exclusive right to of the A-5 site subject to faith deposit. a motion was made by Mr. McGuigan and carried by a 5:1 "NO" vote) to grant Urbatec a negotiate for the development the payment of a $15,000 good Chairman Bricken left at 6:37 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DIRECTING CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE FERRANTE/WALDER (B-1) DEVELOPMENT SITE (819 N. FLOWER STREET) Mr. Cooper stated that in order to proceed with this public hearing a 2/3 vote for this action was required. . After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mrs. McGuigan and carried by a 5:1 vote (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) to continue the adoption of Resolution 83-4: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE FERRANTE/WALDER JOINT VENTURE DEVELOPMENT SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR until February 22,1983. Mr. Leslie Badin, Jr., owner of 819 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, California addressed the Agency stating that the Minutes of December 21, 1982 quoted him incorrectly. He said that he stated that: 1. The property is not necessary for this development at this time; and 2. No present site for him to move to. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED SALE BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO DOUGLAS S. HONIG (B-2 SITE) . Vice Chairman Luxembourger announced that this was the time and place for the joint public hearing of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the City Council of the City of Santa Ana for the proposed sale of property by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana to Douglas S. Honig, bounded on the north by a line approximately 157 feet north of Civic Center Drive, on the west by Lowell Street, on the south by Civic Center Drive, and on the east by Flower Street. 'I -4- . . . Vice Chairman Luxembourger requested that staff identify the property or issues and give staff recommendation. Mr. Swanson stated that the agreement called for the construction of a four-story, 86,500 square foot profes- sional office building with structured parking for approximately 304 vehicles. He also stated that VerLyn Jensen would speak on the project. Mr. Jensen, representing the developer, discussed the project and stated that 26 out of 32 condominium units already had lease options. The Vice Chairman announced that the Agency would now like to hear from those people who desired to address the Agency on this issue. He added that if anyone desired to address the Agency, they should step forward to the podium, give their name and address and limit their comments to five minutes. Vice Chairman Luxembourger requested to hear from those persons in agreement and disagreement with the proposed sale. The following persons spoke in favor of the project: LaDale Dunbar, 824 N. Olive Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell . In response to a question raised by Mrs. Boer, Mr. Gregory Pitcher, architect for the project, explained several construction details. Mrs. Boer requested that the neighborhood be extended the courtesy of notification regarding additional meetings on this project, and on any future projects. Vice Chairman Luxembourger asked if there were any additional comments from staff, or if the Agency members had any questions. There being none, Vice Chairman Luxembourger closed the public hearing and entertained a motion of the Community Redevelopment Agency regarding the proposed sale. A motion was made by Mr. Markel, seconded by Mrs. McGuigan and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 83-5: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVEL- OPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND DOUGLAS S. HONIG. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan Markel Bricken, Serrato . RECESS At 7:06 P.M., the Vice Chairman recessed the meeting. At 7:15 P.M., the meeting was reconvened with the following members present: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, and McGuigan. Mr. Markel had left the meeting at 7:06 P.M. 5 -5- .'. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED SALE BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO DOUGLAS S. HONIG (B-2 SITE) . Vice Chairman Luxembourger requested that the Minutes reflect that Chairman Bricken's absence was due to a conflict of interest on this project. Vice Mayor Luxembourger stated that the chair would now entertain a motion of the City Council regarding the proposed sale. A motion was made by Councilmember Griset, seconded by Councilmember McGuigan and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 83-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND DOUGLAS S. HONIG FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING THE SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THAT AGREEMENT. . Vice Chairman Luxembourger stated that the Chair would now entertain a motion of the Community Redevelopment Agency regarding the proposed budget. A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Acosta and carried unanimously to adopt the proposed budget and authorize its implementation by the Community Redevelopment Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - DOWNTOWN PROJECTS In response to a question raised by Mr. Acosta, Mr. Swanson stated that a memorandum had been issued to the Agency members with a brief summary of current, major Redevelopment Agency activities. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:20 P.M., the Redevelopment Agency adjourned to an executive session to discuss legal matters. The meeting was reconvened at 7:35 P.M., with the same members present. SETTLEMENT OF CONDEMNATION CASES/AMERICAN NATIONAL TIES PHASE II SITE AND RALPH ALLEN SITE PROPER- . A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mrs. McGuigan and carried unanimously to settle the Clark case for $115,000.00 plus an additional $1,723.04 in interest, located within the American National Properties phase II development site. b -6- . . , . , . , " . . . 7 A motion was made by Mrs. McGuigan, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried unanimously to settle the Goodwill Loss Claim of Dr. F. E. Campbell for $20,000.00, located within the Ralph Allen development site. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Redevelopment Agency, the meeting P.M., to February 22, 1983. before the Community was adjourned at 7:40 v¥?~ /#-7 Rex Swanson Robert Luxembourger, Executive Director Vice Chairman -7-