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Home My WebLink About11/19/1985 ".. ,. t - . . . 8Y( MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 19. 1985 The Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana was called to order at 5:45 P.M. by Chsirman Griset. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Chairman Griset gave the Invocation after which the roll was called: PRESENT ABSENT John Acosta Daniel Griset, Chairman Wilson Hart P. Lee Johnson, Vice Chairman R. E. Luxembourger Patricia McGuigan Dan Young Others in attendance: Robert C. Bobb, City Manager Rex Swanson, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Edward J. Cooper. City Attorney David N. Ream, Executive Director/Economic Development Robert Hoffjan, Real Estate Manager Mellmary McNeely, Agency Secretary MINUTES It was moved by Agency Member McGuigan, seconded by Chairman Griset and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Agency approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 1985, the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 30. 1985 and the Regular Meeting of October 15, 1985. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION EXEMPTING 401 EAST FIRST STREET FROM AGENCY ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN It was moved by Agency Member Acosta, seconded by Agency Member Luxembourger and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 85-48: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING THE EXEMPTION FROM ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 EAST FIRST STREET, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE A-5 SITE It was moved by Vice Chairman Johnson, seconded by Agency Member McGuigan and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Agency adopt . . . . -... Resolution No. 85-49: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVAING THE ASSIGNMENT BY URBAN PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF ITS INTERESTS IN A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE AGENCY TO URBAN VENTURES CORPORATION. PRESENTATION TO WILLIAM "BILL VAN" VAN DEN HURK It was moved by Vice Chairman Johnson, seconded by Agency Member McGuigan and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Agency adopt Resolution 85-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA HONORING THE LEADERSHIP OF WILLIAM "BILL VAN" VAN DEN HURK. ACQUISITION OF THE FLAGG BUILDING: 114 NORTH BROADWAY (A-12 SITE) Chairman Griset read a letter from Mr. Hal Thomas of Heritage Orange County stating their objections to the proposed sale of the Flagg Building: 114 North Broadway. The Executive Director/Economic Development stated that Mr. Thomas, on behalf of Heritage Orange County, had received a facade easement from the owners of the Flagg Building. He added that, in his opinion, it would the property owner's responsibility to negotiate with Mr. Thomas regarding this facade easement. In response to questions from Agency Member Luxembourger, the Executive Director/Economic Development stated that there would be a public hearing regarding the Disposition and Development Agreement for the A-12 Site with Urban Ventures Corporation. After further discussion, it was moved by Agency Member Hart, seconded by Agency Member Johnson and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Agency authorize the Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana to execute that certain agreement entitled Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property and Escrow Instructions with Flagg Venture, a California General Partnership, for a total purchase price of $357,000.00. EXECUTIVE SESSION RE 301 NORTH SPURGEON STREET The Agency Secretary read the following statement:"The Legal Counsel requests that the Redevelopment Agency recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator regarding negotiations with C.M. Ritz, a partnership concerning the purchase/sale/exchange/lease of the property located at 301 North Spurgeon, Santa Ana, California." The Agency recessed to Executive Session at 6:08 P.M., returning at 6:22 P.M., with all members formerly present in attendance. -2- . . . . - '. It was moved by Agency Member Luxembourger, seconded by Vice Chairman Johnson and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Agency authorize the Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency to execute the appropriate documents to purchase the property located at 301 North Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA. for a purchase price of $230,000. AGENCY AGENDA ITEM - CORRIDOR FEE PROGRAM In response to inquiries by Chairman Griset regarding the Corridor Fee Program, the City Manager stated that staff was going through a workshop to identify a process in which the Council and staff would meet with major owners and developers in those areas affected by the Corridor Fee Program. He pointed out that staff planned to bring this proposed process before the Transportation Commission for their input, after which, notices would be sent to the property owners informing them of a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on February 17, 1986. He added that staff hoped to hold a joint meeting between the Planning and Redevelopment Commissions to discuss this program prior to the Public Hearing. He pointed out that April 1, 1986 was targeted as the date to begin the collection of fees. In response to Agency Member McGuigan's concern that the City of Santa Ana would not be acting quickly enough on this matter, the City Manager stated that the next Joint Powers Authority meeting would be held on January 23, 1986. After further discussion, Chairman Griset requested that staff bring to the City Council meeting of December 2, a report on the steps needed to formally establish the City's participation in the Joint Powers Authority and allow the Council to take the necessary steps to bring Santa Ana into the Corridor Fee Program. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 P.M. ku ~~ Daniel E. Griset Chairman Executive Director -3-