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.. . . . . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 16, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana was called to order by Chairman James Ward at 2:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. After the pledge to the Flag, roll was called: PRESENT ABSENT Gordon Bricken Daniel E. Griset Robert W. Luxembourger Al Serrato James E. Ward Harry K. Yamamoto J. Ogden Markel Others in attendance: Richard E. Goblirsch, Executive Director David N. Ream, Assistant Executive Director Tom Hammill, Real Estate Officer Josie LaQuay, Secretary Susan L. Fair, Administrative Assistant Robyn Gensicke, Planning Aide B.J. Thompson, City Manager Dan Stone, Assistant City Manager Keith Gow, City Attorney The Reg ister The Los Angeles Times ABSENCE OF MR. MARKEL Immediately after the Chairman called the meeting to order, Mr. Markel expressed his intent of "total absentism in any matter that would have to do with the Redevelopment Agency". He declared his position vacant and took a seat in the audience. Chairman Ward officially acknowledged his absence from all vote and discussion, and requested another roll call, declaring Mr. Markel absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Ward, second by Mr. Luxembourger, and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 1979. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR EXPANSION OF BIRCH PARK The Executive Director recounted the Agency's previous request for Staff to secure a private developer interested in preserving the Minter House. He reported that such an individual has been found, and that Mr. Robert Heath was interested in rehabilitating the structure. Mr. Yamamoto questioned how the decision to select Mr. Heath was determined. The Director stated that Mr. Heath was not the only developer considered. Three other developers were also approached, 1.