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r. Through Bissell and August, consulting architects and planners, the Agency has analyzed the feasibility of rehabilitation for an area between Fourth and Second Street and Van Ness Avenue to Main Street in . the Project Area. This project concentrates on the Second Street area between Broadway and Sycamore, First and Third Streets. Re- habilitation of the Second Street area will combine public improvements provided by the Agency with private investment already underway or planned such as the restoration of the Santora Building and the Grand Central Market Building. In December, 1979, the Agency completed a one-block pedestrian mall at a cost in excess of $400,000. The improvements made by the Agency include the paving of sidewalks and streets with interlocking pavers, new curbs and gutters, trees, tree grates, lights and street furniture. These improvements will be directed toward implementing an overall theme for the area. In April, 1979, the Agency authorized the funds necessary for the expansion of Birch Park. Under the approved expansion plan, the Agency will acquire five parcels located on the east side of Birch Street between First and Third Streets. All structures will be demolished except the historically significant Minter House. Because of its historical and architectural value, the house will be conveyed to a private developer for rehabilitation and use as professional offices. After acquisition has been completed, Birch Street will be I closed and removed between First and Third Streets. The land from the vacated street will be combined with the acquired property to provide a site for the construction of an urban plaza featuring benches, sun shelter, fountains, sculpture, walkways and shops. Second Street between Birch and Broadway will be upgraded to coincide with the improvements taking place on Second Street between Broadway and Sycamore Street. The project will provide needed on-site parking for the Santora Building; thereby, generating a higher potential for leasing of commercial and office space, employment and additional tax base for the citizens of Santa Ana. The Chairman announced that the Agency would now like to hear from those people who desired to address the Agency on this issue. He added that if anyone desired to address the Agency, they should step forward to the podium and give their name and address. He also requested that comments be limited to five minutes. There being no speakers against the adoption of Resolution 80-87, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed and then asked the members 4IÞ of the Agency if they had questions of staff or wished to make any comment. After a brief discussion, it was moved by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO. vote) that the Agency adopt Resolution 80-87: 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 SANTORA PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR. . 1°.