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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/1978 . . . . - MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 18,1978 The Special Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana was called to order by Vice 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 Vernon Evans John Garthe David Ortiz James Ward Harry Yamamoto David Brandt Others in attendance: Richard E. Goblirsch, Executive Director Tom Hammill, Real Estate Officer Josie LaQuay, Secretary Susan Fair, Administrative Assistant Robert Clayton, Rehab Planning Specialist Keith Gow, Acting City Manager Dan Stone, Assistant City Manager Walter Scott, Developer Frank August, Bissell/August Associates CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECO~1ENDATIONS APPROVED On the unanimously approved 6:0 motion of Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe, the Agency approved the recommendations of Staff on the following consent calendar items: MINUTES Approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 4, 1978. DEMOLITON CONTRACT IN OCTD SITE Authorized the award of contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Hintz Wrecking Company, Inc., in the total amount of $900. SANTA ANA FIRST FEDERAL COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM On the motion of Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe and carried 6:0 unanimously, consideration of the Agreement with Santa Ana First Federal Savings and Loan Association was continued for thirty (30) days. WALTER SCOTT PROPOSAL - EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE Before introducing Mr. Walter Scott and his architect, Mr. Frank August of Bissell/ August Associates, the Executive Director took a few minutes to briefly discuss the direction of the project in terms of development activity. He reviewed the project site in terms of the old site of the multi-modal terminal. He also stated that the Redevelopment Commission at its last meeting held December 14,1978 recommended to the ,Agency that Mr. Scott be given a six month's exclusive right to negotiate for this site. 1. . . . . - Mr. Scott then gave a brief presentation of his site plans and architectural drawings, discussing his designs. The plans call for a multi-story, U-shaped building and an open area plaza facing the Courthouse. Structure is to be masonry, earth tone materials. The initial plan is for one major retail level, residential, and several stories of commercial office space. A mezzanine retail area is being considered to take advantage of the attractive court- yard view. Also contemplated is a structured parking area, hope- fully at the South area. During the six month exclusive right to negotiate, this parking plan will be developed. He continued by informing the Agency that his preliminary study takes into consideration the interests of the presbyterian Church, Masonic lot and the neighboring property owners. He concluded by stating that past discussions with the Commission and Staff members offered views which are incorporated in the preliminary study. In response to Mr. Evans' query as to the project's financial status, the Executive Director reported that this aspect is currently being investigated, but all evidence indicates that Mr. Scott is finan- cially capable to develop what he proposes. Mr. Evans questioned the idea of authorizing a six month exclusive right to negotiate to Mr. Scott, thus tying up this particular area, thereby preventing further development proposals from other interested parties. The Executive Director stated that it is always difficult to deter- mine finally a developer's capabilities; what one developer can develop within a certain budget allowance, another cannot. Currently, an analysis will be made during the six months to ascertain whether the developer has the financial capabilities to handle this project. Before a motion was acted upon, Mr. Yamamoto informed the Agency that he could not vote in favor of granting a six month exclusive right to Mr. Scott. He further stated that in view of the fact ~~. Scott had gone to the expense of retaining the services of an architect prior to being granted this right to negotiate, it appeared that previous assurances of such award were promised to the developer. The Executive Director explained that this particular site, because of the location near the Old Courthouse, was developed more slowly and cautiously than others have been. He stated that this proposal has been previously brought before the commission, who expressed concern for the site. In addition, Staff has had numerous meetings with Mr. Scott prior to bringing this matter before the Agency. Mr. Evans made a motion to grant a six month exclusive right to negotiate to Mr. E. Walter Scott for the development of the prop- erty bounded by Broadway, Sycamore, Fifth and Santa Ana Boulevard. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garthe, and carried 6:0 unanimously. AMERICAN NATIONAL PROPERTIES - OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe, and carried 6:0 unanimously to authorize Staff to establish a public hearing for January 15,1979, as legally required prior to entering into an Owner Participation Agreement to convey land to an owner/developer. KEISER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe, and carried 6:0 unanimously to authorize Staff to establish a public hearing for January 15,1979, as legally required prior to entering into an OWner Participation Agreement to convey land to an owner/developer. 2. '-'. - . . . . KEISER DEVELOPMENT - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Ortiz, and carried 6:0 unanimously to authorize the Executive Director to acquire Assessor Parcels 008-121-01 (Rubio) and 008-121-11 (Fainbarg). Because of the urgent need to acquire these two properties, a re- solution pertaining to this acquisition was not available at this meeting. The appropriate resolution is being prepared by the City Attorney's Office and will be presented for approval at the next Agency meeting. AGENCY MEETING DAYS A motion was made by Mr. Ortiz, seconded by Mr. Bricken, and carried 6:0 unanimously to retain the current meeting time for the Agency to meet as the third Monday of each month on the regular City Coun- cil agenda. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S JOINT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Executive Director reported that he has met with representatives of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and has an additional meeting scheduled shortly. He stated that DOT is very much inter- ested in Santa Ana's past performance in the development field, and what is currently going on. He indicated that Santa Ana has a good chance to capture what has been requested on our application. BIRCH PARK IMPROVEMENT GRANT The Executive Director reported that the Grant request submitted jointly with the City's Recreation and Parks Department to the De- partment of Inte~ior relative to Birch Park, was approved. He also informed the Agency members that the City of Santa Ana has the distinction of the being the only city in the entire State to have its grant approved by the Department of Interior. Mr. Ward commented that the application was indeed very inclusive. FRIIS CONDEMNATION ACTION The Executive Director reported that a site on which to locate the Friis' interests has been found, and a settlement has been reached with them for an amount of $50,000, subject to Agency ap- proval. He reported that what had previously been a very human problem and physical condition, will be resolved with the approval of the settlement figure to acquire the Friis property, Assessor Parcel 008-115-15. The City Attorney indicated that the settlement figure was a rea- sonable one and advised acquiring the property for the figure of $50,000.00. A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe, and was carried 6:0 unanimously to authorize Staff to proceed to acquire the Friis property within the Heritage Development Site at the settlement figure as stated, $50,000.00. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Community Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M. upon the motion of Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe, and carried unanimously. ~~ Executive Director David L. Brandt, Chairman 3. . " . . . MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 18, 1978 The Special Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana was called to order by Vice 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 Vernon Evans John Garthe David Ortiz James Ward Harry Yamamoto David Brandt Others in attendance: Richard E. Goblirsch, Executive Director Tom Hammill, Real Estate Officer Josie LaQuay, Secretary Susan Fair, Administrative Assistant Robert Clayton, Rehab Planning Specialist Keith Gow, Acting City Manager Dan Stone, Assistant City Manager Walter Scott, Developer Frank August, Bissell/August Associates CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED On the unanimously approved 6:0 motion of Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe, the Agency approved the recommendations of Staff on the following consent calendar items: MINUTES Approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 4, 1978. DEMOLITON CONTRACT IN OCTD SITE Authorized the award of contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Hintz Wrecking Company, Inc., in the total amount of $900. SANTA ANA FIRST FEDERAL COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM On the motion of Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe and carried 6:0 unanimously, consideration of the Agreement with Santa Ana First Federal Savings and Loan Association was continued for thirty (30) days. WALTER SCOTT PROPOSAL - EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE Before introducing Mr. Walter Scott and his architect, Mr. Frank August of Bissell/ August Associates, the Executive Director took a few minutes to briefly discuss the direction of the project in terms of development activity. He reviewed the project site in terms of the old site of the multi-modal terminal. He also stated that the Redevelopment Commission at its last meeting held December 14,1978 recommended to the Agency that Mr. Scott be given a six month's exclusive right to negotiate for this site. 1. . . . . Mr. Scott then gave a brief presentation of his site plans and architectural drawings, discussing his designs. The plans call for a multi-story, U-shaped building and an open area plaza facing the Courthouse. Structure is to be masonry, earth tone materials. The initial plan is for one major retail level, residential, and several stories of commercial office space. A mezzanine retail area is being considered to take advantage of the attractive court- yard view. Also contemplated is a structured parking area, hope- fully at the South area. During the six month exclusive right to negotiate, this parking plan will be developed. He continued by informing the Agency that his preliminary study takes into consideration the interests of the Presbyterian Church, Masonic lot and the neighboring property owners. He concluded by stating that past discussions with the Commission and Staff members offered views which are incorporated in the preliminary study. In response to Mr. Evans' query as to the project's financial status, the Executive Director reported that this aspect is currently being investigated, but all evidence indicates that Mr. Scott is finan- cially capable to develop what he proposes. Mr. Evans questioned the idea of authorizing a six month exclusive right to negotiate to Mr. Scott, thus tying up this particular area, thereby preventing further development proposals from other interested parties. The Executive Director stated that it is always difficult to deter- mine finally a developer's capabilities¡ what one developer can develop within a certain budget allowance, another cannot. Currently, an analysis will be made during the six months to ascertain whether the developer has the financial capabilities to handle this project. Before a motion was acted upon, Mr. Yamamoto informed the Agency that he could not vote in favor of granting a six month exclusive right to Mr. Scott. He further stated that in view of the fact Mr. Scott had gone to the expense of retaining the services of an architect prior to being granted this right to negotiate, it appeared that previous assurances of such award were promised to the developer. The Executive Director explained that this particular site, because of the location near the Old Courthouse, was developed more slowly and cautiously than others have been. He stated that this proposal has been previously brought before the Commission, who expressed concern for the site. In addition, Staff has had numerous meetings with Mr. Scott prior to bringing this matter before the Agency. Mr. Evans made a motion to grant a six month exclusive right to negotiate to Mr. E. Walter Scott for the development of the prop- erty bounded by Broadway, Sycamore, Fifth and Santa Ana Boulevard. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garthe, and carried 6:0 unanimously. AMERICAN NATIONAL PROPERTIES - OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe, and carried 6:0 unanimously to authorize Staff to establish a public hearing for January 15,1979, as legally required prior to entering into an Owner Participation Agreement to convey land to an owner/developer. KEISER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe, and carried 6:0 unanimously to authorize Staff to establish a public hearing for January 15,1979, as legally required prior to entering into an Owner Participation Agreement to convey land to an owner/developer. 2. . . . ~ KEISER DEVELOPMENT - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Ortiz, and carried 6:0 unanimously to authorize the Executive Director to acquire Assessor Parcels 008-121-01 (Rubio) and 008-121-11 (Fainbarg). Because of the urgent need to acquire these two properties, a re- solution pertaining to this acquisition was not available at this meeting. The appropriate resolution is being prepared by the City Attorney's Office and will be presented for approval at the next Agency meeting. AGENCY MEETING DAYS A motion was made by Mr. Ortiz, seconded by Mr. Bricken, and carried 6:0 unanimously to retain the current meeting time for the Agency to meet as the third Monday of each month on the regular City Coun- cil agenda. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S JOINT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Executive Director reported that he has met with representatives of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and has an additional meeting scheduled shortly. He stated that DOT is very much inter- ested in Santa Ana's past performance in the development field, and what is currently going on. He indicated that Santa Ana has a good chance to capture what has been requested on our application. BIRCH PARK IMPROVEMENT GRANT The Executive Director reported that the Grant request submitted jointly with the City's Recreation and Parks Department to the De- partment of Inte~ior relative to Birch Park, was approved. He also informed the Agency members that the City of Santa Ana has the distinction of the being the only city in the entire State to have its grant approved by the Department of Interior. Mr. Ward commented that the application was indeed very inclusive. FRIIS CONDEMNATION ACTION The Executive Director reported that a site on which to locate the Friis' interests has been found, and a settlement has been reached with them for an amount of $50,000, subject to Agency ap- proval. He reported that what had previously been a very human problem and physical condition, will be resolved with the approval of the settlement figure to acquire the Friis property, Assessor Parcel 008-115-15. The City Attorney indicated that the settlement figure was a rea- sonable one and advised acquiring the property for the figure of $50,000.00. A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe, and was carried 6:0 unanimously to authorize Staff to proceed to acquire the Friis property within the Heritage Development Site at the settlement figure as stated, $50,000.00. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Community Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M. upon the motion of Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe, and carried unanimously. [J19~~ David L. Bran t, C a1rman ~~ Executive Director 3.