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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/17/1979 " . . . . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 17, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana was called to order by Chairman James E. Ward at 1:02 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 Br icken Daniel Griset Robert Luxembourger J. Ogden Markel Al Serrato James Ward Harry Yamamoto Others in attendance: Richard E. Goblirsch, Executive Director TOm Hammill, Real Estate Officer Stacey Creveston, Secretary Carl J. Thornton, City Manager (Interim) Keith Gow, City Attorney EXECUTIVE SESSION At 1:07 P.M., the meeting was adjourned to an Executive Session to discuss legal matters. At 2:00 P.M., the meeting was reconvened with all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED & DISSENTING VOTES Agency member Markel requested that item 2.E. (Owner Participation Agreement with Harry and Evelyn Greenberg) be taken off the consent calendar; Agency member Yamamoto voted NO on item 2.B. (Request for Salary Range Increase for Redevelopment Real Estate Officer); Chairman Ward abstained from item 2.C. (Agreements with Mohler-Vista, Stephen L. Philipson and Santa Ana City Employees Credit Union). CONSENT CLAENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED On the unanimously approved 7:0 motion of Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Serrato, the Agency approved the recommendations of Staff on the following consent calendar items: MINUTES Approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 19, 1979, and the Special Meeting of December 3,1979. SB-99 BOND, SELECTION OF TRUSTEE Authorized staff to proceed with entering into an agreement with Security Pacific National Bank for trustee services relating to the proposed SB-99 bond issue. . . . . REQUEST FOR SALARY RANGE INCREASE FOR REDEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE OFFICER Recommended that the salary for the position of Redevelopment Real Estate Officer be increased from Salary Range 458 to Salary Range 478 to reflect increased responsibilities. (Mr. Yamamoto voted NO.) AGREEMENTS WITH MOHLER-VISTA, STEPHEN L. PHILIPSON AND SANTA ANA CITY EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Authorized staff to notice necessary public hearings on January 21, 1980 which are required prior to entering into Owner Participation and Disposition Development Agreements with Mohler-Vista, Stephen L. Philipson and Santa Ana City Employees Credit Union. (Chairman Ward abstained on this item.) AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS OF AP NOS. 005-141-23, 24, 36, 37 & 38 FOR PURPOSES OF INITIATION OF CONDEMNATION ACTION Authorized staff to prepare and present notice advising property owners of Agency's intention to hold public hearings for the purpose of adopting a resolution of necessity at its regular meeting of January 21, 1980. *********************CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS*********************** OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH HARRY AND EVELYN GREENBERG Mr. Markel stated that he wished to speak to his attorney to get the best judgement on this issue, and requested that it be continued for a month. Chairman Ward responded that he recognized Mr. Markel's concern with regards to granting Harry and Evelyn Greenberg a six month exclusive right to negotiate, and suggested that staff address this matter on January 7, 1980. A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Serrato and carried unanimously to authorize staff to notice a public hearing on January 7, 1980, which is legally required prior to entering into an Owner Participation Agreement to convey land to a developer. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE SITE A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Serrato and carried (Mr. Markel voted NO) to adopt Resolution 79-65: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. MAJOR COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Serrato and carried (Mr. Markel and Mr. Yamamoto voted NO) to adopt Resolution 79-66: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING BOND ISSUES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT LOANS FOR REHABILITATION OF SPECIFIED PROPERTIES AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. -2- . . . . PRESENTATION BY ARCHITECT ON DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE AND STATUS REPORT ON CALIFORNIA TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DEVELOPMENT The Executive Director pointed out that the preliminary drawings for both the Downtown Parking Garage and the California Teachers Federal Credit Union were displayed on the board directly behind the Agency members. He stated that approximately two-thirds of the off-site would be set aside for a plaza area in the development of the California Teachers Federal Credit Union, with the possibility of underground parking. The Downtown Parking Garage will be a three story structure with approximately 470 spaces and will have a glass elevator. The Executive Director pointed out that the Community Redevelopment Commission, at their last meeting, approved the preliminary plans for both developments. A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried (Mr. Markel voted NO) to receive and file the reports on the Downtown Parking Garage and the California'Teachers Federal Credit Union. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY CITY COUNCIL - ROSS FIFTH AND WITH At 2:06 P.M., the Chairman announced that the joint meeting of the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency and the City Council convened on October 15, 1979, continued to November 19, 1979 and again continued to December 17,1979, is now called to order. He stated that this was the time and place for the joint public hearing of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the City Council of the City of Santa Ana for the proposed sale of property by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana to Ross and Fifth Development Company and environmental findings in relation thereto. The site is bounded on the north by Fifth Street, on the west by realigned Ross Street, on the south by Fourth Street and on the east by a line approximately 100 feet east of Birch Street. He then requested that staff identify the property or issues and give staff recommendation. Mr. Tom Hammill, the Agency's Real Estate Officer, reported that the development will require the vacation of Birch Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, and a portion of Ross Street. The property consists of 16 parcels and approximately 25 tenants located in two hotels (Chandler Hotel and Chateau Apartments). Mr. Hammill showed the sketch of the proposed development and stated that it would consist of approximately 41,000 square feet of commercial use on the ground floor, with the remaining five stories being used for office space, for a total development of approximately 196,900 square feet. Beneath the structure will be approximately 100,000 square feet of parking area, as well as structured parking. The estimated cost of the development is $16,000,000. The Chairman asked staff if there were any written communications. Staff responded that there were not. The Chairman then stated that the Agency would like to hear from the public, and requested that the persons in agreement with the environmental findings or the proposed sale please step forward. Mr. Sandy Steiner addressed the Agency and asked if this development was under eminent domain proceedings. The Executive Director responded that if the Agency and Council approve the agreement, then, if necessary, the property would fall under eminent domain proceedings. However, the Agency has been successful in assembling the majority of the sites without entering eminent domain proceedings. -3- . . . . The Chairman then requested that the persons disagreeing with the environmental findings or the proposed sale step forward. There was no response. The Chairman asked if there was anyone else to speak to this subject. Hearing none, the Chairman asked the Agency members if they had any questions of the staff. Mr. Yamamoto asked who the principals were. The Executive Director introduced Mr. Milton Burkes, the developer, who addressed this question. Mr. Burkes stated that he, Harold Rose, Paul Brockman and Myron Blackman were the principals. There being no further questions, the Chairman closed the public hearing and stated that he would now entertain a motion of the Community Redevelopment Agency regarding the environmental findings. A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 79-54: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ROSS AND FIFTH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Markel None The Mayor/Chairman stated that he would now entertain a motion of the City Council regarding the environmental findings and the proposed sale. A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 79-184: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ROSS AND FIFTH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Markel None A motion was made by Mr. Serrato, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 79-185: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY "REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ROSS AND FIFTH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY; AND APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Markel None The Chairman/Mayor stated that he would now entertain a motion of the Community Redevelopment Agency regarding the proposed sale. A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 79-55: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF -4- . . . . SANTA ANA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ROSS AND FIFTH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY; AND APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Markel None The Chairman stated that a motion of the Community Redevelopment Agency to adopt the proposed budget and authorize its implementation by the Community Redevelopment Commission was now in order. A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the budget and authorize its implementation by the Community Redevelopment Commission. ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Markel None The Chairman stated that the business of the joint public hearing was complete, and that the Agency would proceed with the regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency. ACQUISITION OF WEBER BAKERY PROPERTY After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to authorize staff to proceed with the presentation of public notices to property owners of A.P. No. 002-201-07, - 11 and - 13 of its intention to hold a public hearing for the purpose of adopting a Resolution of Necessity at its regular meeting of January 21, 1980. AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA TEACHERS CREDIT UNION After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried (Mr. Luxembourger voted NO) to authorize staff to notice a necessary public hearing on January 21,1980, which is required prior to entering into a Disposition and Development Agreement with California Teachers Credit Union. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN MOHLER DEVELOPMENT SITE Due to a conflict of interest, Chairman Ward left the meeting. The meeting was turned over to Vice Chairman Griset. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried unanimously to authorize staff to acquire A.P. 005-104-11 and -13 within the Mohler Development site prior to entering into a formal OWner Participation Agreement. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Community Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 2:19 P.M. upon the motion of Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried unanimously. t!JJ~ ~~ Richard E. Goblirsch Executive Director Ward, Chairman -5-