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. . . . Mr. Scott addressed the Agency stating that he had spent a considerable amount of time and money on his proposal. He stated that he scaled his original multi-story proposal down to a more "human scale" for this particular site. He also stated that he proposed to purchase the site for $4.00 a square foot, not $2.00 a square foot. The Executive Director stated that if Mr. Scott is willing to pursue increasing the useage of the site that he should be given that opportunity, but the Agency should also allow other developers to submit proposals for this site so the Agency could have more than one alternative. By allowing Mr. Scott's exclusive right to negotiate expire, Agency Staff would be free to have conversations with other developers and request that they come back with plans for this site. Staff has talked to other developers who have expressed an interest in developing this site. The motion was amended by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried unanimously to extend the expiration date of the exclusive right to negotiate to the next Agency meeting, and at that time the Agency could consider any changes to the proposal that might be appropriate, and then decide whether to let it expire or extend it. RECESS At 2:35 P.M. the Chairman called for a recess. At 2:46 P.M. the meeting was reconvened with the same members present. DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE/CLOSING OF SYCAMORE The Executive Director reviewed the background on the downtown parking garage and the closing of Sycamore. Discussion was held regarding the existing utilities located within Sycamore, and several different alternatives that could be taken in placing the garage on top of the utilities. It is Staff's recommendation that Sycamore be closed, and that Staff be allowed to work out the necessary engineering solutions with regards to the utilities. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried unanimously to instruct the Executive Director to undertake the necessary studies to determine the implications of the utility relocation posed by the garage, the closing of Sycamore, and any other factors that may enter into the design of the structure. SANTA ANA CITY EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION PROPOSAL A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried unanimously to grant a six month exclusive right to negotiate to Santa Ana City Employees Credit Union for the easterly half of the area bounded by Flower, Parton, Third and Fourth Streets, and that Staff pursue the restaurant chain that is interested in the remaining westerly half. PROPOSED JONES DEVELOPMENT/APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLANS A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried unanimously to authorize a six month extension of exclusive right to negotiate between the Agency and Allen E. Jones, developer. A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously, after discussion, to instruct the Executive Director to operate on the basis of a plan that shows Garnsey Street -3-