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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1989 . . . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 18,1989 The Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana. PRESENT ABSENT John Acosta, Vice Chairman Daniel E. Griset Ron May Patricia A. McGuigan Richards L. Norton Miguel A. Pulido Daniel H. Young, Chairman Others in Attendance: David N. Ream, City Manager Jan C. Perkins, Deputy City Manager Robyn Simpson, Assistant City Manager Edward Cooper, City Attorney Cynthia J. Nelson, Executive Director/Community Development Robert Hoffman, Redevelopment & Real Estate Manager Sandi Daniels, Project Manager Debra Kurita, Administrative Services Manager Josie LaQuay, Project Manager Patti Nunn, Economic Development Specialist Vicki Uehli, Project Manager Vera Harrison, Secretary Agency MINUTES It was moved by Agency Member McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Redevelopment Agency approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting held March 20,1989 and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 21, 1989. . . . BRISTOL CORRIDOR TAX PASS-THROUGH AGREEMENTS Cynthia Nelson, Executive Director/Community Development Agency, submitted a brief presentation regarding the Bristol Corridor Tax Pass-Through Agreements. She stated that it is a requirement of the California Redevelopment Law that prior to the publication of a notice of public hearing on a redevelopment plan, a consultation regarding the proposed plan and the allocation of tax increment revenues must be held with each taxing agency. Of the 16 agencies, six have provided proof of detriment. Staff has negotiated with the six agencies and agreements have been reached. In response to a question from Agency Member McGuigan regarding the Rancho Santiago Community College District Agreement, Ms. Nelson stated that this agreement provides for a 100 percent pass through of the District's share of tax increment. She added that the District requested certain improvements associated with the Bristol Street widening which would be made regardless of redevelopment activity. Agency Member Acosta asked a question regarding "eligible capital improvements," as noted in page three of the staff report. Ms. Nelson replied that a list of improvements has been identified, however, Agency consent is required if any improvements are changed on the list. Eleven improvements have been identified; they include upgrading the track and erecting classroom facilities at Rancho Santiago and Centennial Park. In response to a question from Agency lIember Norton regarding a time limit tied to the pass-through agreements, Ms. Nelson stated that if the plan is not adopted by June 30,1989, we may have to renegotiate the agreements. If the plan is adopted, the pass-through agreements will be in effect throughout the term of the redevelopment plan. After further discussion, it was moved by Agency Member Griset, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Redevelopment Agency Direct the Agency Attorney to prepare and authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to execute tax increment pass-through agreements with Orange County General Fund and Flood Control District, Rancho Santiago Community College, Orange County Water District, Orange County Department of Education, and Santa Ana Unified School District. CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD LASKIN OF LASKIN & GRAHAM Robert Hoffman, Redevelopment & Real Estate Manager, provided a brief summary regarding the proposed agreement with Richard Laskin. Mr. Hoffman stated that the Redevelopment Agency entered into an agreement with Laskin & Graham in 1986 for the purpose of retaining Richard Laskin as condemnation counsel for property located at the southeast corner of Harbor and McFadden. Mr. Laskin's service is needed for the continuation of litigation regarding acquisition and goodwill issues. -2- . . . Staff's recommendation is to increase Mr. Laskin's fee to $75,000, and based on approval from the Executive Director, to amend his contract to allow him to retain and compensate any necessary witnesses required to litigate these issues. It was moved by Agency Member McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member Pulido and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Redevelopment Agency direct the Agency Attorney to prepare and authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to execute an amendment to modify and to increase the compensation limit of the present consultant agreement with Laskin & Graham, Richard Laskin as principal, for legal services rendered on the Santa Ana Promenade (formerly Schurgin Development). ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT AND AMENDED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JAMES W. CONNOR OF SANTA ANA, INC. Cynthia Nelson gave the presentation regarding the agreements with James W. Connor at the Santa Ana Auto Mall. In response to a question from Agency Member Pulido, Ms. Nelson stated that this agreement is an assignment of the original agreement with J. R. Wood. Ms. Nelson then provided the Agency with a status report of each of the remaining parcels in the Auto Mall. It was moved by Agency Member McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Redevelopment Agency adopt Resolution No. 89-04, a Resolution consenting to the assignment of the Disposition and Development Agreement for Parcel No.5 of the Santa Ana Auto Mall by J. R. Wood to James W. Connor and approving an Amended Disposition and Development Agreement for Parcel No.5 with James W. Connor; and, approve the conceptual development plans proposed by James W. Connor for Parcel No.5 at the Santa Ana Auto Mall. AGENCY SECRETARY REPORT It was moved by Agency Member Pulido, seconded by Agency Member McGuigan and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Redevelopment Agency instruct the Agency Secretary to enter into the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Agenda for the March 20,1989 Special Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3 p.m. on March 14,1989. CLOSED SESSION At 5:49 p.m. the Agency Members recessed to Closed Session in Room 147 of the Council Chambers. The Agency Secretary read the following: -3- . . . The legal counsel requests that the Redevelopment Agency recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(A) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formerly, and to which the Redevelopment Agency is a party. The title of the litigation is: Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Circle T The Agency Members returned to Council Chambers at 6:05 p.m. with all members present. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION It was moved by Agency Member McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member Pulido and carried unanimously (6:0) that the Redevelopment Agency approve settlement in the amount of $315,000 plus interest. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Agency Member Norton requested a list of ongoing projects in all areas, which will include locations and the status of each project. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency, the meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. Director -4-