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and Edward J. Cooper. City Attorney. replied that the Commission is simply a monicker of . the City Council. Councilperson McGuigan asserted that she likes the idea of involving Downtown people in their own environment. Counci1person Luxembourger criticized what is seen by those in other areas of the City as an extension of a special effort for the .Downtown. and suggested that measures be taken to "do away with the favorite son image" of the Downtown. Councilperson McGuigan suggested that a workshop requested by Mr. Kooi be scheduled to begin in conjunction with the Urban Land Institute presentation one hour prior to the City Council meeting of May 6th. with the understanding that additional time remains to be arranged. Following discussion regarding the clarification and emphasis of City Council presence as the Downtown Development Commission. it was moved by Councilperson Luxembourger. seconded by Councilperson Johnson and carried unanimously (6:0) that City Council amend Section 2-107 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. which created the Downtown Development Commission, to permit a two year extension to the term. The section recommended for amendment. (C), will read June 1st, 1987 rather than June 1st. 1985. CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF PROPOSED FIFTH STREET PARKING GARAGE Mr. Acosta inquired, pursuant to his perusal of the roster of possi~le recipients of request for consultant proposals, regarding the reason for Frank Chavez's inclusion. Staff explained that Mr. Chavez specificallY requested his inclusion as a consultant. It was moved by Mr. Luxembourger. seconded by Chairman Griset and carried unanimously that the Community Redevelopment Agency authorize staff to solicit proposals for consulting services for the purpose of design. engineering. architectural, and bid documentation services for the proposed Fifth Street Parking Structure (A-14). .ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND RELATED EXPENSES - 200 WEST FOURTH STREET 8LOCK COMMERCIAL 'R"EHABILITATION It was moved by Mayor/Chairman Griset, seconded by Councilperson/Mrs. McGuigan and carried unanimously that: (1) City Council grant an easement to Southern California Edison Company adjacent to the Downtown Parking Garage for installation of a transformer to serve commercial rehabilitation projects on West Fourth Street; and (2) Redevelopment Agency advance the funds to complete this electrical work, estimated to be $21,000, with the provision that this total amount will be reimbursed to the Agency by the benefiting property owners and Southern California Edison Company. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BUDGET Counci1person McGuigan had several questions, which Mr. Don Cross, Executive Manager of the Downtown Santa Ana Business Association, answered in full. It was moved by Councilperson Hart, seconded by Counci1person McGuigan and carried unanimously (6:0) to approve the Downtown Santa Ana Business Association budget in the total amount of $133,100 and to authorize remittance of collected fees. ~XECUTIVE SESSION At 7:30 PM, the Legal Counsel requested that the Redevelopment Agency recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator regarding negotiation with Ms. Gossett; Ms. Pickos; Mr. Rynerson; Mr. Hansen; Mr. Mave; Ms. Schroepfer; Mr. Drake; and the Union Oil Company concerning the purchase/sale/exchange/lease of the properties located at 1010, 1016 West Santa Ana Blvd.; 900,910 West Santa Ana Blvd.; 920 West Santa Ana Blvd.; 1000,1002 West Santa Ana Blvd.; 924 West Santa Ana Blvd.; 1019 West Santa Ana Blvd.; 926 West Santa Ana Blvd.; and 2031 E. Edinger Ave. respectively.