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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/1984 . I t MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 21,1984 The Regular Meeting of the community Redevelopment Agency of the city of Santa Ana was called to order by Chairman Luxembourger at 6:00 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 Chairman Luxembourger, roll was called: PRESENT ABSENT John Acosta Gordon Bricken P. Lee Johnson Robert Luxembourger, Dan Young Daniel Griset, Vice Chairman patricia McGuigan Chairman Others in Attendance: Rex Swanson, Executive Director Edward J. Cooper, City Attorney David N. Ream, Executive Director/Economic Development Thomas E. Hammill, Assistant Director Redevelopment & Real Estate Robert B. Hoffman, Principal Real Estate Officer Cindy Nelson, Project Manager Susan Moeller, Project Manager Laura Juarez, Secretary JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED SALE BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CM PLAZA (A-3 SITE/OLD COURTHOUSE PLAZA) 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 known as the A-3 site by the community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana to CM Plaza. The site is bounded on the north by Santa Ana Boulevard, on the west by Broadway street, on the south by Fifth Street, and on the east by Sycamore Street. . I . Chairman Luxembourger requested that staff identify the property or issues and give staff recommendation. The Principal Real Estate Officer identified the property using a map on display in the COuncil Chambers and stated that this property is presently vacant and is owned in fee by the Redevelopment Agency. The Executive James Meehan presentation. Director/Economic Development introduced Mr. of CM Plaza who gave a brief slide Chairman Luxembourger announced that the Agency would now like to hear from those people who desire to address the Agency on this issue. He added that if anyone desires to address the Agency, they should step forward to the podium, give their name and address and limit their comments to five minutes. Chairman Luxembourger requested to hear from those persons in agreement and disagreement with the proposed sale. Mr. RObert Richards, 1920 N. Sherry Lane, #7, Santa Ana, California, addressed the Agency by stating that he was very pleased with the project and that Mr. Meehan has been very cooperative. Mr. Scott Morgan, 1521 Raitt Street, Santa Ana, California, addressed the Agency by stating his concerns on the design of the building. Chairman Luxembourger comments from staff, questions. asked if there were any additional or if the Agency members had any In response to several questions raised by Mr. Bricken, Mr. Morgan responded that Mr. Meehan had described his existing proposal quite well and that a softer material was more crucial on the lower levels than the upper levels. In response to several questions raised by Mr. Bricken, the Executive Director responded that each level of drawings on this project would be reviewed, and suggested that a couple of bench marks be placed as the construction drawings are completed; if the Agency desires this level of involvement. Chairman Luxembourger declared the public hearing closed. A motion was made by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 84-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND CM PLAZA, with the provision that staff work close with the various organizations and tenants to get their input on the material to be used on the project. -2- . I . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Johnson, Luxembourger, Young None Griset, McGuigan 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 Young, seconded by Councilmember Bricken and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution NO. 84-18: 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 CM PLAZA FOR THE SALE 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. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Johnson, Luxembourger, Young None Griset, MCGuigan JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE C-6 SITE AND THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT TO HALFERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 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 known as the C-6 site by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana to Halferty Development Company. The site is bounded on the north by OWens Drive, on the west by Arnett Drive, on the south by santiago Creek, and on, the east by the Broadway OVerpass. Chairman property principal a map on easement parking. Luxembourger requested that staff identify the or issues and give staff recommendation. The Real Estate Officer identified the property using display in the Council Chambers and stated that an will be granted to the developer to provide The Executive Director/Economic Development introduced Ms. Cindy Nelson, Project Manager. The Project Manager stated that in April of this year the Redevelopment Agency granted Halferty Development Company an exclusive right to negotiate for a three-story, 44,000 square foot office building. The estimated development value is $5.1 million. The sales price was determined at $11.60 per square foot. Additional area will be conveyed to the developer for parking purposes in the form of an easement. The site is presently vacant, which will permit a start of construction by January 1, 1985. -3- . I . The project Manager then introduced Mr. Richard DeBeikes of Halferty Development Oompany who gave a slide presentation. Chairman Luxembourger announced that the Agency would now like to hear from those people who desire to address the Agency on this issue. He added that if anyone desires to address the Agency, they should step forward to the podium, give their name and address and limit their comments to five minutes. Chairman Luxembourger requested to-hear from those persons in agreement and disagreement with the proposed sale. There being none, he asked if there were any additional comments from staff, or if the Agency members had any questions. There being none, Chairman Luxembourger declared the public hearing closed. A motion was made by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Acosta and carried by the following roll call vote to: 1. Adopt Resolution NO. 84-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND HALFERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; 2. Approve the conceptual development plans proposed by Halferty Development Company for the C-6 site; and 3. Approve the final project budget and proposed use of land sale proceeds. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Johnson, Luxembourger, Young None Griset, MCGuigan Mayor Luxembourger stated that the chair would now entertain a motion of the City Council regarding the proposed sale and the granting of an easement to Halferty Development Oompany for parking purposes. A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Acosta and carried by the following roll call vote to: 1. Adopt Resolution NO. 84-100: 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 HALFERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE SALE 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; and -4- . a . 2. Approve the granting of an easement to Halferty Development Company for parking purposes, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary documents. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Johnson, Luxembourger, Young None Griset, McGuigan JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH KAUFMAN AND BROAD LAND COMPANY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST RESERVOIR SITE 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 known as the West Reservoir Site by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana to Kaufman and Broad Land Company. The site is a rectangular parcel of land lying 620 feet easterly, more or less, from Newhope Street and lying 610 feet southerly, more or less, from First Street with access from the southerly terminus of Shannon Street. Chairman Luxembourger requested that staff identify the property or issues and give staff recommendation. The Executive Director/Economic Development introduced Ms. Susan F. Moeller, Project Manager, to give a brief presentation. The Project Manager stated that on February 6, 1984, the Redevelopment Agency granted an exclusive right to negotiate to Kaufman and Broad Development Group for the West Reservoir Site. Kaufman and Broad will construct approximately 83 single family detached homes. In addition, the developer will acquire a strip of land from the site to Newhope Street with sufficient width to accommodate an access road and an addition of eight to nine units to provide a "window" to the project. The agreed upon disposition price is $650,000. The Project Manager then introduced Mr. Clyde Lane who gave a slide presentation. The Executive Director stated that he had received a letter from Mrs. patricia McGuigan stating that she was in support of the Kaufman and Broad project. Chairman Luxembourger asked if there were any additional comments from staff, or if the Agency members had any questions. There being none, Chairman Luxembourger declared the public hearing closed. -5- . I . A motion was made by Mr. Acosta, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried by the following roll call vote to: 1. Approve the conceptual development plans proposed by Kaufman and Broad Land Company for the West Reservoir Site; 2. Adopt Resolution NO. 84-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND KAUFMAN AND BROAD LAND COMPANY; and 3. Approve the project budget and authorize its implementation by the Redevelopment Commission. 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 Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Johnson and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution NO. 84-101: 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 AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND KAUFMAN AND BROAD LAND COMPANY FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND APPROVING THE SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THAT AGREEMENT. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Johnson, Luxembourger, Young None Griset, McGuigan CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED On the unanimously approved 5:0 motion of Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Agency approved the recommendations of Staff on the following consent calendar items: MINUTES Approved the Minutes July 17, 1984. the Regular Meeting held on of AGREEMENT FOR AND PARADE 1984 GOLDEN CITY DAYS STREET FAIR Approved the agreement between the City of Santa Ana, the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Greater Santa Ana Chamber for assistance in sponsoring the 1984 Golden City Days Street Fair and Parade, and authorized its execution by the Chairman * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * * -6- . , . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 1:11 P.M. :tfl~ ~~ Executive Director Chai n -7-