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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/1979 t' . , . . . . l MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 20, 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 (2:20 P.M.) Robert Luxembourger J. Ogden Markel (not participating) Al Serrato James Ward Harry Yamamoto Others in attendance: Richard E. Goblirsch, Executive Director Tom Hammill, Real Estate Officer Stacey Creveston, Secretary B. J. Thompson, City Manager Keith Gow, City Attorney Bob Hench, William Blurock & Partners John Vonzoleski, William Blurock & Partners CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED On the unanimously approved 6:0 motion of Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Bricken, the Agency approved the recommendations of Staff on the following consent calendar items: MINUTES Approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 1979 and the Special Meeting of July 24, 1979. SELECTION STRUCTURE OF ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING Concurred in the Community Redevelopment Commission's recommendation of selecting the firm of Grillias, Pirc, Rosier and Alves as the architect/engineer for the downtown parking structure. (Before the meeting was called to order, the Executive Director handed out a memorandum with the Commission's recommendation, dated August 20, 1979.) DEMOLITION OF BRICK HOUSE IN 14 ACRE HOUSING SITE Received and filed. DISPOSITIQN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR BURKES DEVELOPMENT Authorized Staff to hold a public hearing on October 15, 1979 which is legally required prior to entering into a Disposition Development Agreement to convey land to a developer. ro . . . . ---- -', OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WITH ALLEN JONES E. Authorized Staff to hold a public hearing on September 17, 1979 which is required prior to entering into an Owner participation Agreement to convey land to a developer. OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH WARREN K. VAN INGEN Authorized Staff to hold a public hearing on September 17, 1979 which is required prior to entering into an Owner participation Agreement to convey land to a developer. AMENDMENT TO OWNER PARTICIPATION STEPHEN J. KEISER, ET UX AGREEMENT WITH Authorized Staff to establish a public hearing on September 17, 1979 for the purpose of amending the Owner participation Agreement with Stephen J. Keiser, et ux. * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * AGREEMENT WITH FELIX ORAMAS FOR RELOCATION SERVICES A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 79-33: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FELIX ORAMAS FOR RELOCATION SERVICES. RESOLUTION FOR APPRAISAL AGREEMENTS FOR WEBER'S BAKERY PARCEL A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 79-34: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY TO EXECUTE FOR APPRAISAL OF REAL PROPERTY AND AN AGREEMENT FOR MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES. Luxembourger A RESOLUTION OF SANTA ANA AN AGREEMENT APPRAISAL OF ACQUISITION OF DOWNTOWN PROPERTY A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 79-35: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY. AMENDMENT OF OWNER PARTICIPATION NATIONAL PROPERTIES, INC. AMERICAN AGREEMENT WITH A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 79-36: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND AMERICAN NATIONAL PROPERTIES. A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 79-37: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND AMERICAN NATIONAL PROPERTIES. -2- Î . /" . . . CONFLICT OF INTEREST Chairman Ward announced that he had a conflict of interest with the following items on the agenda: 4A. JOINT COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CCDC) AND LESNY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH FLOWER STREET B. PRESENTATION TERMINAL PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR OCTD TRANSIT OF C. EXTENSION MOHLER EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE FOR JAMES OF Before leaving the meeting, Chairman Ward appointed (by unanimous approval of the Agency) Gordon Bricken to act as Vice Chairman (as Dan Griset, the Vice Chairman, was absent). Chairman Ward then left the meeting. JOINT COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CCDC) AND LESNY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH FLOWER STREET The Executive Director informed the Agency that representatives of all the developers involved were in the audience and willing to make a brief presentation if the Agency so desired. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Serrato, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried unanimously to grant a six month exclusive right to negotiate to CCDC and Lesny Development Company for development of North Flower Street, subject to the formulation of a written agreement between CCDC, Lesny and Allen Jones within 30 days. PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR OCTD TRANSIT TERMINAL Bob Hench and John Vonzoleski, both of William Blurock & Partners, architects for OCTD, showed slides and discussed the preliminary plans for the OCTD Transit Terminal. During the presentation, Mr. Griset arrived at 2:20 P.M. After the slide presentation, questions were raised. Mr. Luxembourger asked if the elevations for the buses were depressed at all, or flush with the street level. Mr. Hench indicated that it was less costly to bring it up to grade and shield the buses with landscaping. Mr. Luxembourger then asked if they planned to have fences between the structure and the landscaping. Mr. Hench responded that at this point they only planned to have a rail between the two. Mr. Luxembourger emphasized the importance of having a high fence between the structure and the landscaping to avoid accidents from occurring by people taking shortcuts through the landscaping to get to the structure. He also added that there could be other problems with people in the bushes. Mr. Luxembourger then inquired about the restroom facilities-- if people had to go into the structure to locate a restroom, or if some restrooms were exposed on the outside of the structure. Mr. Hench stated that people had to enter the structure on the lower level and go up to the second level to get to the restrooms, due to the design and open space of the first level. Mr. Luxembourger expressed concern about the availability of the restrooms. -3- Íf . Mr. Bricken asked the architects if these plans would be reviewed by the Police Department for security evaluation. Mr. Hench stated that they would be. He indicated that he had personally met with the Police Department on the plans for the Park-And-Ride, and intends to meet with them again when they get into more detail. Mr. Bricken asked what accommodations had been made for growth in terms of: 1) possible alteration of the equipment itself¡ 2) growth in useage¡ and 3) potential growth in tenants, such as Trailways. Mr. Hench responded that in the begining of their planning, they asked OCTD if longer buses would be used. OCTD said no. Now, OCTD wants some space for layover purposes for longer buses. Mr. Hench stated that the Terminal is designed for 15 OCTD, and four Greyhound buses. He stated that there is some concern that maybe this is to small. Mr. Hench further stated that if Trailways would like to join the terminal, they would have to negotiate for two of the bus bays from Greyhound or OCTD. . Mr. Luxembourger asked if any provision had been made for taxicab pick up points. Mr. Hench responded that there was space along Fifth and also space on the drive-through for taxicab pick up. A motion was made by Mr. Luxembourg, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried unanimously to approve the preliminary plans for the OCTD Transit Terminal, subject to the questions raised being addressed. EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE FOR JAMES MOHLER . The Executive Director stated that one thing should be noted with regards to the Mohler Development: When Mr. Mohler applied for his original request to negotiate, he had an option to acquire property from Mr. Curtis. The option fell through, and staff is attempting to get both parties back together on the matter so that Mr. Mohler still retains his designation as an owner/participant. As of this moment in time, Staff doesn't specifically know what is going on with regards to that particular transaction between Mr. Curtis and Mr. Mohler. Agency member Serrato inquired as to what would be the situation if this purchase did not take place. The Executive Director replied that from the Agency's point of view it wouldn't make much difference -- Mohler would be a developer, not an owner/participant. The Executive Director then referred the question to the City Attorney. The City Attorney replied that the matter would have to be reviewed if the purchase did not take place. Agency member Yamamoto stated that he had previously requested staff to inform him of the date that Mr. Curtis purchased this property, and that he would like this information before he would consider voting on an extension of Mr. Mohler's right to negotiate. A motion was made by Mr. Serrato, seconded by Mr. Yamamoto and carried unanimously, by the following roll call vote, to continue this item to the next Agency meeting. AYES: Bricken, Griset, Markel (pursuant None None Ward Luxembourger, Serrato, Yamamoto, to Section 6, Article 3) . NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: -4- 9 . . . . CHAIRMAN'S RETURN TO MEETING At 2:47 P.M., Vice Chairman Bricken relinquished control of the Agency meeting to Chairman Ward. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURES Mr. Harold Thomas of the Environmental Coalition addressed the Agency regarding the preservation of the brick house in the 14 acre housing site. He suggested that there could be a moratorium for one year to find a site to relocate the brick house, or incorporate the brick house into an existing development. Chairman Ward stated that the Agency has been trying for at least a year to relocate the structure. The bricks will be incorporated into the design of the surrounding area. Mr. Gates Burles, 950 Irvine, Santa Ana, addressed the Agency stating that he would like to see some kind of a program established to save some of the old, historical buildings that are an important part of Santa Ana's history. Agency member Bricken stated that the City has contributed to preserving some historical structures in the City, but could not go into the business of buying and subsidizing the rehabilitation of all of them. He stated that unless there is an established private historic preservation trust that will raise the funds on a non-profit basis to preserve the significant buildings, most of the buildings will disappear. Mr. BurIes stated that a historic society was formed about five years ago, which is dedicated to raising funds to acquire these properties. He requested that the members of the Council become members and get involved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - MOHLER DEVELOPMENT SITE Ms. Lidal, 824 N. Olive, addressed the Agency stating that since Mr. Mohler has not purchased the Curtis property, the justification for the variance granted by the City Council no longer exists and the matter should be reconsidered. AGENCY MEETING TIME CHANGE The Executive Director reported that at the Mayor's staff meeting, approximately two months ago, Staff and certain Councilmen were discussing how to get more time into Agency/Council meetings. A straw vote indicates that the majority of the Council would prefer to start the Redevelopment Agency meetings at 1:00 P.M. instead of 2:00 P.M. The Executive Director asked if the Agency would like to vote on this today so that Staff could change the by-laws and bring them back to the next meeting. Chairman Ward requested the Executive Director to include this matter in the next agenda, and action would be taken at that time. RESCUE MISSION Agency member Serrato asked the City Attorney the status of the Rescue Mission. The City Attorney responded that to the best of his knowledge, staff is still negotiating. Mr. Serrato stated that he understood that the condemnation proceedings may be illegal. The City Attorney responded that the condemnation proceedings have not been commenced. -s- ID r .' r. I . . . The Executive Director stated that he anticipates it will be about 30 days before staff will bring to the Agency a revised Owner Participation Agreement between the Agency and Mr. Stotsenberg. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 P.M. ~ ? óJ~ hTa es Ward, Chairman ~~~ Ricnard E. Goblirsch Executive Director -6- /1