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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/1979 r . / / / / . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 17, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana was called to order by Chairman James Ward at 2:05 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 Daniel Griset Robert Luxembourger J. Ogden Markel (not Al Serrato James Ward Harry Yamamoto participating) others in attendance: Richard E. Goblirsch, Executive Director David Ream, Assistant Executive Director Tom Hammill, Real Estate Officer Stacey Creveston, Secretary B. J. Thompson, City Manager Dan Stone, Assistant City Manager Keith Gow, City Attorney RECESS At 2:06 P.M., the meeting was recessed to an executive session, and then to the City Council meeting. At 3:04 P.M., the meeting was reconvened. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED SALE BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO JONES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS RELATED THERETO . The Chairman stated that this was the time and place for the public hearing of the proposed sale by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana to Jones Development Corporation and environmentaL findings in relation thereto. The site is bounded on the west by Flower Street, on the south by Civic Center Drive, on the east by Parton and on the north by a line approximately 281 feet north of Civic Center Drive. The Chairman stated that the members of the Community Redevelopment Agency, while sitting as the City Council, previously heard evidence as presented by Agency staff and members of the public, and that the Agency may consider such evidence in full as previously presented. He further stated that if there were any further comments from the public on issues not previously raised, or new evidence on matters previously presented, now is the time and place for such comments. No comments were made. . The Chairman then asked if members of the Agency had any questions. There being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. . . . . A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 79- 42: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE JONES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, and Resolution 79-43: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 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 PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE JONES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO. AYES: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Markel (pursuant to Section 6, Article 3) Yamamoto None Ward, NOES: ABSENT: A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried (Mr. Yamamoto voted NO) to adopt the budget and authorize its implementation by the Community Redevelopment Commission. RECESS At 3:06 meeting. P.M., the meeting was recessed to the City Council At 3:10 P.M., the meeting was reconvened. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED SALE BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO STEVEN J. KEISER AND PAULA B. KEISER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS RELATING THERETO The Chairman stated that this was the time and place for the public hearing of the proposed sale by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana to Steven J. Keiser and Paula B. Keiser and environmental findings in relation thereto. The site is bounded on the north by Fourth Street, on the west by Ross Street, on the south by Third Street, and on the east by Birch Street. The Chairman stated that the members of the Community Redevelopment Agency, while sitting as the City Council, previously heard evidence as presented by Agency staff and members of the public, and that the Agency may consider such evidence in full as previously presented. He further stated that if there were any further comments from the public on issues not previously raised, or new evidence on matters previously presented, now is the time and place for such comments. No comments were made. The Chairman then asked if members of the Agency had any questions. There being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 79-44: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED FIRST AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY -2- . . . . OF SANTA ANA AND STEVEN J. KEISER AND PAULA B. KEISER FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, and Resolution 79-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 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 THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND STEVEN J. KEISER AND PAULA B. KEISER 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 FIRST AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO. AYES: Bricken, Yamamoto, 3 ) None None Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward, Markel (pursuant to Section 6, Article NOES: ABSENT: CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED Mr. Joseph Gilmaker, of Civic Center 4 (Acquisition of Property Within Execution of Development Agreement) calendar; Chairman James Ward (Conceptual Drawing for Sasscer Park) calendar. Realty, requested that Item Development Areas Prior to be removed from the consent requested that Item 5.C. be removed from the consent On the unanimously approved 7:0 motion of Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger, the Agency approved the recommendations of Staff on the following consent calendar items: MINUTES Approved the 20,1979. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR HERITAGE II DEVELOPMENT Authorized Staff to notice a public hearing on October 15, 1979, which is legally required prior to entering into an Owner Participation Agreement to convey land to a developer. QUARTERLY ACTIVITY REPORT Received and filed Quarterly Activity Report. REPORT ON PROJECTED TAX INCREMENT FOR FY 1979-80 Received 1979-80. and filed report on projected tax increment for FY * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * * ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN BURKES DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE II DEVELOPMENT PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Mr. Joseph Gilmaker, of Civic Center Realty, addressed the Agency referring to a letter he had written to the Council dated September 12, 1979. The Agency and Staff were not in receipt of this letter. Mr. Gilmaker feels that due to the Agency granting an exclusive right to negotiate in the Fourth Street area, it has blocked the sale of this property for his clients. -3- . . . . The Executive Director stated that the acquisition of property within development areas prior to the execution of a development agreement is intended to assist persons such as those Mr. Gilmaker represents. In two cases, subject to Council and Agency action, Staff has developers to put the package together, and staff knows that there are owners in the area who would like to sell their property a little faster than normal. He further stated that this action would not only help the property owners, but also has the effect of smoothing out the relocation workload, instead of having it happen all at one time. After more discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried unanimously, by the following roll call vote, to authorize Staff to acquire properties within the Burkes development and Heritage II development prior to the execution of a Disposition Development Agreement and Owner Participation Agreement. CONCEPTUAL DRAWING FOR SASSCER PARK A motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried unanimously to approve the conceptual drawing for Sasscer Park subject to design review by a committee appointed by the Chairman. LEASE FOR SOMBRERO STREET RESTAURANT PARKING LOT After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried (Messrs. Yamamoto and Serrato voted NO) to adopt Resolution 79-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF SAID AGENCY TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID AGENCY AND SOMBRERO STREET, INC., FOR PARKING PURPOSES. BY-LAWS CHANGE A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried (Mr. Serrato voted NO) to adopt Resolution 79-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AMENDING ITS BY-LAWS TO CHANGE THE TIME OF AGENCY MEETINGS. AGREEMENT FOR PARKING GARAGE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DOWNTOWN Mr. Joseph Gilmaker of Civic Center Realty, stated that he was opposed to the downtown parking garage and feels that we should start with a smaller parking lot and then get bigger. The Chairman responded that this subject has been discussed in the community for quite a few months now. A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 79-47: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF SAID AGENCY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GRILLIAS, PRIC, ROSIER & ALVES FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES. SELECTION OF DEVELOPER FOR MINTER HOUSE The Executive Director reported that the Commission, after discussion, recommended the firm of Robert Heath Enterprises for the development of the Minter House. The Executive Director briefly reviewed some of the comparisons shown in the "Comparison of Minter House proposals", which was contained in the agenda packet. -4- . . . . The Agency requested Staff's recommendation. The Executive Director stated that Staff made no recommendation to the Commission since both developers were very acceptable. However, if asked, Staff would recommend the firm of Selway/Swanek. Discussion ensued. Mr. Heath of Heath Enterprises and Mr. Selway and Mr. Swanek of Selway/Swanek made brief presentations of their proposals. A motion was made by carried unanimously to negotiate to the firm Minter House. Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Serrato and grant a six month exclusive right to of Selway/Swanek for development of the DESIGNATION OF MAJOR COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM AREA A motion was made carried unanimously Program boundaries designated. by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and to adopt Major Commercial Rehabilitation and proposed initial target area, as REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN ORIGINATION AND SERVICING AGREEMENT A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried unanimously to authorize Staff to negotiate an agreement with United California Bank to originate and service commercial rehabilitation loans. AUTHORITY TO USE AGENCY FUNDS TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried unanimously to authorize Agency funds to be used to acquire property from the State of California on behalf of the City of Santa Ana. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE PROPERTIES FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, carried unanimously to authorize acquisition of properties. seconded by Mr. Ward and Staff to proceed with SB 99 FINANCING A motion was made carried unanimously financing. by to Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and receive and file the report on SB 99 * * * * * * * Due to a conflict of interest on the remaining items on the agenda, Chairman Ward left the meeting at 3:55 P.M. The meeting was turned over to Vice Chairman Griset. CONTINUATION JAMES MOHLER OF EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE FOR A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried unanimously to authorize a six month extension of exclusive right to negotiate between the Agency and James Mohler. TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL AIR RIGHTS PAD A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Serrato and carried unanimously to (1) authorize OCTD to proceed with design; -5- . . . . and (2) authorize Staff to negotiate with OCTD regarding development of an alternative financing plan for construction. ORAL REPORT ON PROGRESS OF CCDC/LESNY/JONES AGREEMENT The Executive Director reported that the Agency previously granted to CCDe and Lesny Development Company a six month exclusive right to negotiate subject to the formulation of a written agreement between CeDe, Lesny and Allen Jones within 30 days. The 30 days will be up this Thursday. The Executive Director reported that he received a letter from Lesny requesting an extension of time for an additional 30 days. He further stated that he believes that Mr. Jones is not objecting to this. request and would recommend that the additi~nal 30 days be' granted in order that CCDC, Lesny and Jones can complete their negotiations. The Vice Chairman instructed staff to report back to the Agency at the next Agency meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M. ~ L~~n ~ Executive Director -6-