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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/1987 . . . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 18, 1987 The Meeting was called to order by Chairman Young at 5:45 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 22 civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. PRESENT ABSENT John Acosta Daniel Griset Wilson Hart Ron May Patricia McGuigan, Vice Chairperson Miguel Pulido Dan Young, Chairman Others in attendance: David N. Ream, city Manager Jan Perkins, Deputy City Manager Edward J. Cooper, city Attorney Cynthia Nelson, Executive Director Robert Hoffman, Real Estate Manager Robyn Simpson, Economic Development Patti Nunn, Project Manager Mellmary McNeely, Agency Secretary Manager MINUTES It was moved by Agency Member Acosta seconded Chairperson McGuigan and carried unanimously (7:0) Minutes of the Joint Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency/City council, held July 21, approved. by vice that the Community 1987, be PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 87-15 DIRECTING CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE BOWERS MUSEUM EXPANSION PARKING SITE (1902 AND 1904 NORTH MAIN STREET) Chairman Young announced that it was the time and place for the public hearing on the issue of the public necessity to acquire by condemnation a property identified by Assessor Parcel Number, as Book 002, Page and Block 162, Parcel 33, for redevelopment purposes. He then asked staff to identify the property and the project and to comment on the factors and evidence necessitating the condemnation action. He requested that staff set forth why the public interest and necessity require the project; why the project is planned or located in I . the manner that will be most compatible with greatest public good and the least private injury; why the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project; and whether or not the offer as required by section 7267.2 of the Government Code has been made to the owner of record, or any offer has not been made because the owner cannot be located with reasonable diligence. . The city Manager called upon the Real Estate Manager to make the staff presentation on the subject condemnation. The Real Estate Manager stated that he wished to incorporate the staff memorandum, dated August 5, 1987, as a part of this public hearing. He added that the subject property is a 6,600 square foot lot which has been improved by a 2,672 square foot one-story, brick masonry, commercial building which is occupied by two businesses, adding that the property is within the future parking lot for the Bowers Museum Expansion. He pointed out that this is the last parcel to be acquired for the parking lot, all other acquisitions having been voluntary, adding that the public interest and necessity require this property. He stated that the proposed parking lot will service the Bowers Museum Expansion facilities, which will act as a catalyst and attract new business to the North Main Street area. He pointed out that the Agency has offered fair market value as established by an independent appraiser and that the owners have declined the offer to purchase. At the request of Chairman Young, the Agency Secretary presented him with a written request to appear and be heard from Nicholas J. Mosich, attorney for Perry B. Maxson, Sylvia M. Maxson, Larry B. Maxson, and Susan Maxson, Owners of Assessor Parcel Number 002-162-33. Mr. Nicholas J. Mosich was not present in the Council Chambers and did not respond when Chairman Young called upon him to speak. Chairman Young then asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against the proposed condemnation; there was no response. . Chairman Young then called for questions from Agency Members. Vice Chairperson McGuigan asked if Mr. Mosich was aware that the meeting was at 5:30 P.M. The Real Estate Manager pointed out that Mr. Mosich had been in a meeting in his office earlier in the day and was well aware that the meeting was at 5:30 P.M., adding that staff was now asking the appraiser to look at some additional material which was presented by Mr. Mosich at that meeting. In response to questions from Agency Member Acosta, the Real Estate Manager stated that the tenant of this property has been given a status report on the negotiations between the owner and the Agency. 7' . . . Chairman Young then called for a motion. Hearing Public closed and declared the It was moved by Agency Member Acosta, seconded by Vice Chairperson McGuigan and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Redevelopment Agency adopt Resolution No. 87-15: 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 BOWERS MUSEUM EXPANSION SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR. BRISTOL CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Chairman Young stated that the Agency Members had been thoroughly briefed on the Bristol Corridor Redevelopment Project Area at the Council Meeting, held August 17. He then asked if the Agency Members had any questions. The city Manager called upon Project Manager Patti respond to any questions the Agency Members might have. In response to a question from Vice Chairperson McGuigan, the Project Manager stated that the Planning Commission had approved its Resolution by a vote of 6:1 (Commissioner Donald Sizemore voting "NO"). Nunn to It was then moved by Chairman Young, seconded by Vice Chairperson McGuigan and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Redevelopment Agency adopt Resolution No. 87-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE BRISTOL CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING THE PROJECT BASE YEAR ASSESSMENT ROLL, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 33327 AND 33328 OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT lAW, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A FILING FEE TO THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 110 WEST 20th STREET It was moved by Vice Chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Redevelopment Agency authorize the Chairman and the Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the city of Santa Ana to execute all appropriate documents for acquisition of the real property at 110 West Twentieth Street in the City of Santa Ana from Velma N. Park, Trustee, for the sum of $107,000.00. AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH KATHY LUSK AND ASSOCIATES The City Manager invited questions from the Agency Members. In response to questions from Vice Chairperson McGuigan, the Executive Director explained that the reason it was necessary to bring this item before both the city Council and the s . Redevelopment Agency was that this program would be funded by $25,000 JTPA moneys, which is approved by the City Council, and $10,000 of tax increment funds, which is approved by the Redevelopment Agency, for a total amount of $35,000. Agency Member Acosta expressed concerns because this contract was not bid by more than one firm. The city Attorney stated that, if a contract is for professional services, it is not necessary to put it out to bid. In response to concerns expressed by Agency Member Acosta regarding the framing of contracts between the city and participants in the Linkages Program, the Executive Director stated that the City would develop the contract together with the prospective employer, and that the state EDD Office would also be working closely with them. . In response to further questions from Agency Member Acosta, the Economic Development Manager pointed out that, during the first year of the contract, the format for the program was developed and that now the second-year contract calls for the consultant to do specific things for the employer, adding that the Linkages Program is much broader in its approach than the EDD which is designed to help only the unemployed. She stated further that the consultant would probably only use the city's clerical staff for approximtely two hours per week or eight hours per month. In response to a question from Vice Chairperson McGuigan, the Economic Development Manager stated that Kathy Lusk was in the process of moving her business to a Santa Ana location. It was then moved by Agency Member Hart, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Agency approve an agreement with Kathy Lusk and Associates for the implementation of the Employment Linkages Program. AMENDMENT TO THE A-9 DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Agency Member Griset stated that, in his opinion, the proposed amendment to the A-9 Disposition and Development Agreement is certainly needed and deserves the support of the Agency Members. He then moved, seconded by Agency Member Pulido and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Redevelopment Agency recommend that the Redevelopment Agency enter into a Third Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement with Urban Ventures to ensure quality control on the A-9 project. . FUND TRANSFER FOR THE SANTA ANA PROUD PROGRAM It was moved by Agency Member Griset, seconded by Agency Member May and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Agency Member Acosta voting "NO") that the Redevelopment Agency approve the repayment of $100,000 from various Agency funds to the General Fund for the implementation of the SANTA ANA PROUD program with the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce. q STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENT REBATE PROGRAM . It was moved by Agency Member Griset, seconded by Agency Member Pulido and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Redevelopment Agency delegate approval authority for the Storefront Improvement Rebate Program to the Santa Ana Economic Development Corporation. AGENCY'S SECRETARY'S REPORT It was moved by Agency Member Pulido, seconded by Vice Chairperson McGuigan and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Redevelopment Agency instruct the Agency Secretary to enter into the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2, the August 4, 1987 Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 civic Center Plaza, at 1:05 P.M. on August 14,1987. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chairman Young adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 6:04 P.M. with all Agency Members returning to the Council Chambers at 6:20 P.M. . The Agency Secretary read the following: "The Legal Counsel requests that the Redevelopment Agency recess to closed session, pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54956.9 (A) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally, and to which the Redevelopment Agency is a party. The titles of the litigations are: Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Drapers Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Garcia community Redevelopment Agency vs. Doddridge Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Keuilian" REPORT FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION . It was moved by Vice Chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member Pulido and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Agency's Negotiator be authorized to make a final offer of $95,000.00 plus interest' in O.C.S.C.C. No. 49-47-36, the Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Keuilian, et al. It was moved by Vice chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member Pulido and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Agency's Negotiator be authorized to make a final offer of $37,000 plus interest in O.C.S.C.C. Case No. 51-81-65, Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Drapers. It was moved by Agency Member Pulido, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Agency's Negotiator be authorized to make a final offer of $177,500 plus interest for land and improvements and $1,791 plus interest for fixtures and equipment in O.C.S.C.C. Case No. 48-84-60, Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Garcia. ,/ .J, . . . . . It was moved by Agency Member Pulido, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Agency's Negotiator be authorized to make a final offer of $215,000 plus interest for land and improvements and $19,832.00 for fixtures and equipment, Community Redevelopment Agency VB. Doddridge. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before meeting was adjourned at 6:25 P.M. the the Agency, ~r:f;7 Chairman ëVñt~j~~/~ hø---- Cynthi J. Nel n Executive Director to