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. . . . Mr. Tully Seymour, Attorney for the Presbyterian Church, addressed the Agency and stated that they are against the interim use of the Park-And-Ride structure as a bus terminal. He feels that the EIR did not attempt to analyze the impact of this matter, and that the impact on the Church would be detrimental. He also feels that the City could be "stuck" with a permanent "make shift" bus terminal in the Park-And-Ride structure if the Transit Terminal isn't constructed. The Chairman Board could facility. asked the Executive Director if there was anything the do to stop the proceedings of the Park-And-Ride The Executive Director reported that the Agency has acquired the site for the Park-And-Ride, and that the tenants are now being relocated. He anticipates going out for bid on the demolition of the structures next month, and anticipates delivery of the Park-And- Ride site to OCTD by the end of this year. The Executive Director stated that under the Agreement between OCTD and the City, if transactions are haulted by the City, the City or Redevelopment Agency would be obligated to repay all of the costs incurred by OCTD, which is approximately $1,000,000 to date. Dave Fraunfelder, Santa Ana Preservation Task Force, and Doy Henley, of the Masonic Temple, expressed opposition to having a temporary bus terminal in the Park-And-Ride structure. Mr. Henley was also concerned that the parking structure was being constructed to provide parking for County and Federal employees, and that there would be no room for the public to park. The Executive Director commented that there would be approximately 710 parking spaces in the structure, in addition to the interim bus terminal. Mr. Joe Gilmaker also addressed the Agency stating that he too opposes the interim use of the facility, and feels that the buses will congest an already congested area. He feels that the buses should stay at their present location on Flower Street until a permanent structure is built for their use. Mr. Hal Thomas asked if OCTD felt that the temporary terminal would be adequate if the bus terminal was not built, and questioned the adequacy of the street widths. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Thomas contact OCTD for these answers. Agency member Evans asked when the Transit District was going to move ahead with regards to the Transit Terminal. The Executive Director responded that the original plan was that construction on the Multi Modal Terminal would begin approximately 18 to 20 months after the construction on the Park-And-Ride facility had begun. The Executive Director requested that Mr. Pearson report as to any changes. Mr. Pearson stated that OCTD does not have UMPTA's approval to proceed on the Transit Terminal at the present time, but they are meeting with UMPTA in an attempt to resolve the problems. Agency member Bricken suggested that if the Park-And-Ride facility and area became to congested, a restriction could be set as to the number of buses using the facility. No action was taken. Mr. Ward returned to the meeting. ORAL REPORT ON FASHION SQUARE The Executive Director reported that at the last Agency meeting Staff requested authorization to appraise Fashion Square Associates' interest and had asked to postpone it, allowing Draper and Kramer 30 -4-