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Chairman Young then called for comments from the public and questions from the Agency Members. There being none, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed. It was then moved by Agency Member Acosta, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Agency receive and file the Biennial Review and Evaluation of the Redevelopment Plans (June, 1985 - June, 1987). . AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ORANGE COUNTY TECH CENTER FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS It was moved by Agency Member Hart, seconded by Agency Member Acosta and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Agency authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Orange County Tech Center for the reimbursement of storm drain costs. EXERCISE OF OPTION TO PURCHASE HARVARD AND FAIRVIEW STREETS PROPERTY SOUTHWEST CORNER OF Vice Chairperson McGuigan stated that she wanted to support the vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc. (VCOC) in their endeavors to find a site for their Community Service Center and Asian Senior Center but that she was concerned that they might not have the funds needed to complete these projects, thus putting the Agency in the position of owning excess property. . The City Manager called upon the Executive Vice Chairperson McGuigan's concerns. Director to respond to The Executive Director affirmed that staff had contacted the State and verified that VCOC had received a $400,000 grant from the State for this project. She pointed out that the city Council had allocated $180,000 of CDBG funds to VCOC for this project and that united Way had also allocated funds for operating costs, adding that the State had made a further grant to cover operations of the Center. She stated further that VCOC not only has funds but continues to raise funds for ongoing operation. Chairman Young stated that he had met with representatives of the vietnamese community of orange County, Inc. and that he felt sure that all of their representations regarding financing were valid, adding that all they needed now was to be assured of a site for the Centers. Chairman Young stated that the vietnamese would have to raise funds for furniture and equipment for the building but that they did have money for the building and for operating expenses. . In response to further questions from vice Chairperson McGuigan, the Executive Director stated that there would be two separate 3.