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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1980 . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JULY 21,1980 The Regular of Santa Ana the. City California. Mr. Serrato, Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City was called to order by Chairman James Ward at 1:05 P.M. in Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, After the pledge to the Flag and the Invocation given by roll was called: PRESENT ABSENT Gordon Bricken Daniel Griset (1:15 Robert Luxembourger J. Ogden Markel Al Serrato James Ward Harry Yamamoto P.M. ) ~ Others in Attendance: David N. Ream, Executive Director Thomas E. Hammill, Agency Real Estate A. J. Wilson, City Manager Edward J. Cooper, City Attorney Mellmary McNeely, Secretary Officer 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 Minutes of Regular Meeting Special Meeting held on July 1,1980. AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE GRANT DEED TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA held on June 16, 1980 and . Authorized Chairman to execute Grant Deed conveying the underlined fee interest to the City of Santa Ana in that portion of Fourth Street that adjoins the sales parcel pursuant to the OWner participation Agreement dated October 15,1979 between the Agency and Warren K. Van Ingen, Pete Van Ruiten and Mary Van Ruiten. AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE GRANT DEED AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS WITH WARREN K. VAN INGEN, PETE VAN RUITEN AND MARY VAN RUITEN Authorized Chairman to execute Grant Deed and Declaration of Restrictions with Warren K. Van Ingen, Pete Van Ruiten and Mary Van Ruiten covering the sales parcel pursuant to OWner Participation Agreement dated October 15,1979 between the Agency and Warren K. Van Ingen, Pete Van Ruiten and Mary Van Ruiten. . I I. AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE GRANT DEED AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS WITH STEVEN J. KEISER AND PAULA B. KEISER . Authorized Chairman to execute Grant Deed and Declaration of Restrictions with Steven J. Keiser and Paula B. Keiser covering Assessor Parcel Number 008-121-12 pursuant to Owner Participation Agreement dated January 15,1979 between the Agency and Steven J. Keiser and Paula B. Keiser. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT Authorized Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency to execute Lease Agreement with Interstate Brands Corporation. COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Received and filed. * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Ward declared that he had a conflict of interest with Item 3A. He then appointed Mr. Bricken to preside as Vice Chairman Pro Tern in the absence of Vice Chairman Griset. Mr. Ward then left the Council Chambers. ~ EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE FOR SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FLOWER STREET . AND SANTA ANA BOULEVARD In response to Mr. Bricken's query, the Executive Director advised that staff had nothing to add to the material already submitted to the Agency regarding this property. Mr. Bricken then invited those seeking the Exclusive Right to Negotiate to address the Agency. Mr. Rodolfo Montejano told Mr. Bricken that he was present and prepared to answer any questions the Agency might have. There being no questions or discussion, it was moved by Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Serrato and carried by a vote of 4:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NOn vote) that the Agency grant Stephen L. Philipson, Thomas G. Hahn and Rodolfo Montejano a six month exclusive right to negotiate for the development of a site bounded by Santa Ana Boulevard, Flower, Third and Olive Streets, subject to the payment of one-half of the cost of the necessary feasibility study and the future availability of Agency funds. Mr. Bricken then asked that Mr. Ward be invited to return to the Council Chambers. tÞ Mr. Griset entered the Council Chambers at 1:15 P.M. MODIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE (510-512 NORTH MAIN STREET) RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE FOR MR. RALPH ALLEN Mr. Ward invited the City Manager to address the Agency. The City Manager then called attention to his memorandum, dated July 17,1980, to the Redevelopment Agency in which he suggested, as an alternative, the following: that the Agency continue with the original Ralph Allen Proposal by acquiring the property currently occupied by the architectural firm of Grilles, Pirc, Rosier & Alves. By acquiring this property the Agency would eliminate the $25,000.00 cost to shore the party wall between this structure and the adjoining vacant structure owned by the Agency and could deliver Mr. Allen's original site. . 2. . The Agency should also consider the acquisition of the remaining structure at Fifth and Main Stree~s for future development. This Building is currently occupled by ground floor tenants, but the upstairs portion has not been used for several years and it is believed that the cost of rehabilitation would be prohibitive. This additional acquisition would complete the assemblage of a second future development site within this block. Mr. Yamamoto said that he felt the Agency should stick to the original agreement with Mr. Allen and allow the construction as he originally proposed. He added that he would not support this Modification. Mr. Ward said that it had not been the Agency's policy to.lIla~d bank" land and he did not wish to see that policy changed at thlS tlme. He suggested that the Agency proceed on a temporary basis with Mr. Allen's proposal and reserve the right of future redevelopment. In response to a question from Mr. Bricken, the Executive Director stated that this modification had not been discussed with Mr. Fainbarg, the owner of a portion of the land involved. Mr. Bricken said that, in his opinion, when the Agency modified its position, all of the people that would be affected by the action should be notified. In response to a question from Mr. Bricken, staff confirmed that there . was not a time frame involved and that this item could be continued. Mr. Bricken then said that he would suggest that course of action. Mr. Luxembourger then moved, seconded by Mr. Serrato and carried unanimously that the Modification of the Exclusive Right to Negotiate for Mr. Ralph Allen (510-512 North Main Street) be continued. ALLEN E. JONES PROPOSAL FOR PHASE III DEVELOPMENT Mr. Ward said that he was reluctant to support the subject proposal for Phase III since he had not, as yet, seen any evidence of performance on Phase I of the Jones Development Mr. Luxembourger said that he agreed with Mr. Ward completely. The Executive Director advised the Agency that the chief reason Mr. Jones had asked for the change of direction for Phase III was that he had now entered into a partnership and his new partner is opposed to building office condominiums because of the possibility of conflict with the high rise development. Staff added that the financial impact of residential vs. office/commercial development for Phase III 4IÞ wasabout the same. Mr. Ward said that, in his opinion, since there was a tax increment bond involved, Phase I should be expedited so that the Agency could receive the tax increment. Mr. Yamamoto said that, if the property was equally suited for residential and commercial, he did not feel that the Agency should be changing its decisions back and forth. Mr. Yamamoto added that he was not in favor of considering a change and that, if Mr. Jones could not perform under the terms of his six month right to negotiate, the Agency should seek another developer. In response to a question from Mr. Griset, the Executive Director stated that Mr. Jones' exclusive right to negotiation had one month to run, after which the Agency may be asked to consider extending it. Mr. Griset then asked if the Agency would then be in a better position to know what had been done on Phase I and, if Mr. Jones' performance was not satisfactory, be able to pull back on the exclusive right to negotiate on Phase III. The ~xecutive Director said.th~t th~s wou~d be possible. Mr. Griset then sald that he would be satlsfled wlth thlS . arrangement. He added that he too did not want to see ~hase III supercede Phase I and he hoped that staff could convey thlS to Mr. Jones. 3. It was then moved by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) that the Agency authorize Mr. Allen E. Jones to change the direction of Phase III from office/commercial to residential development. 4IÞ ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN PROPOSED PHASE III OF THE JONES DEVELOPMENT After a brief discussion in which staff confirmed that the acquisition of this property would in no way affect the term of Mr. Jones' exclusive right to negotiate and that the owner of the property had asked the Agency to purchase the property at this time rather than at a later date, it was moved by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel cast the "NO" vote) that the Agency adopt Resolution 80-78: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND BELARMINA BLOCK. MAJOR COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM - COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION AGREEMENT - DAVID N. FLAHERTY AND LEVA J. FLAHERTY Mr. Ward noted that this agreement did not include any specifications for parking. The Executive Director said that, as he understood it, the Flaherty Agreement did not have to have a provision for parking. t Mr. Markel very strong said that point. he felt the provision for parking should be a Mr. Bricken said that since the Horton Building Partnership Agreement was also being considered at this time and since they too would have a problem with parking, some sort of disclosure that there was no provision for parking in the Flaherty Agreement should be included in the motion. In response to a question from Mr. Luxembourger, the Executive Director stated that he expected to bring a proposal for the solution of the parking problem in this area before the Agency within 60 or 90 days. After further discussion, it was then moved by Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) that the Agency adopt Resolution 80-79: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND DAVID K. FLAHERTY AND . LEVA J. FLAHERTY WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO STATE THAT THE DEVELOPERS WILL HAVE TO CONFORM TO THE MINIMUM CODE OF THE CITY SANTA ANA FOR PARKING. MAJOR COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM - COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION AGREEMENT - HORTON BUILDING PARTNERSHIP It was moved by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) that the Agency adopt Resolution 80-80: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND HORTON BUILDING PARTNERSHIP WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO STATE THAT THE DEVELOPERS WILL HAVE TO CONFORM TO THE MIMINUM CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR PARKING. . 4. AMENDMENT TO THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH WARREN VAN INGEN AND PETE VAN RUITEN AND MARY VAN RUITEN It was moved by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried by a . vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) that the Agency adopt Resolution 80-81: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND WARREN K. VAN INGEN, ET AL. SCOTT COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT It was moved by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) that the Agency adopt Resolution 80-82: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND E. WALTER SCOTT. REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM - THE JACKMAN BUILDING It was moved by Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Griset and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) that the Agency adopt Resolution 80-83: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY . TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE REVOLVING LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND SYLVIA JACKMAN, ET AL. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 1:50 P.M., the Chairman recessed the Agency meeting to an Executive Session to discuss legal matters. At 2:05 P.M., the meeting was reconvened with the same members present. It was moved by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Serrato and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) that the Agency authorize execution of an amendment (dated 7/18/80) to the Disposition and Development Agreement with Santora Partners. It was moved by Mr. Yamamoto, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) that the Agency authorize the Agency Legal Counsel to settle suit on eminent domain entitled Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Fuss, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 31-42-53 and to purchase the property therein described, for the sum of $74,000, plus legal interest and costs, for a total amount of $75,165.17. 4IÞ It was moved by Mr. Luxembourger, seconded by Mr. Bricken that the Agency authorize the Agency Legal Counsel to take all necessary measures, including filing of an action in the Superior Court for specific enforcement against Inge Endres to require compliance with that certain agreement to purchase real property executed on May 13, 1980. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DIRECTING CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE SANTORA PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT SITE The Chairman announced that this is the time and place for the public hearing on the issue of the public necessity to acquire by condemnation property known as 214 North Sycamore Street, Santa Ana, for redevelopment purposes. . 5. The Chairman requested staff to identify the property and the project and to comment on the factors and evidence necessitating the condemnation action; set forth why the public interest and necessity require the project; why the project is planned or located in the 4IÞ manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; and why the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project. Mr. Thomas E. Hammill, the Agency's Real Estate Officer, stated that the property is located at 214 N. Sycamore Street, Santa Ana, CA. The lot measures 50 feet along Sycamore Street with a depth of 125 feet and contains an area of 6,250 square feet. A portion of the property is improved with a two-story unreinforced brick structure, the balance is improved with a one-story unreinforced brick structure. The site contains 4,~10 square feet in the downstairs area and 1,470 square feet in the upstairs area. Access to the upstairs is provided by an outside wooden step entry by Sycamore Street. The upstairs is divided into six dormitory sleeping rooms and a toilet area. The area has two stall showers, a toilet and a sink. The first floor is divided into three small offices, two bathrooms and an auditorium with stage, at the rear of the auditorium are two small "prayer booths", a dining room, a kitchen, a shower room and a storage room. The building was constructed approximately in 1923. The public interest and necessity require the property for the , following reasons: 1. The Agency has entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement with Santora Partners, dated February 19,1980. The subject property is included in the agreement with Santora Partners and is proposed for development as a parking lot for the Santora Building that does not have on- site parking. 2. The Redevelopment of property with improvements in excess of 50 years of age that cannot be economically rehabilitated serves as an inducement for further redevelopment of surrounding areas within the Redevelopment project Area. The least private injury is demonstrated by the fact that the owner will receive compensation at the fair market value pursuant to Civil Code Section 1263.310. The owners and the tenants will receive relocation benefits pursuant to the relocation guidelines. The property is necessary for the project because it is required to conform to the Disposition and Development Agreement previously adopted by the Agency. . The project is planned and located pursuant to public hearings previously held by the Redevelopment Commission and the Redevelopment Agency. Through Bissell and August, consulting architects and planners, the Agency has analyzed the feasibility of rehabilitation for an area between Fourth and Second Street and Van Ness Avenue to Main Street in the Project Area. This project concentrates on the Second Street area between Broadway and Sycamore, First and Third Streets. Re- habilitation of the Second Street area will combine public improvements provided by the Agency with private investment already underway or planned such as the restoration of the Santora Building, Handlebar Saloon and the Grand Central Market Building. In December, 1979, the Agency completed a one-block pedestrian mall at a cost in excess of $400,000. The improvements made by the Agency include the paving of sidewalks and streets with interlocking pavers, new curbs and gutters, trees, tree grates, lights and street furniture. These improvements will be directed toward implementing an overall theme for . 6. . I . . the area. In April, 1979, the Agency authorized the funds necessary for the expansion of Birch Park. Under the approved expansion plan, the Agency will acquire five parcels located on the east side of Birch Street between First and Third Streets. All structures will be demolished except the historically significant Minter House. Because of its historical and architectural value, the house will be conveyed to a private developer for rehabilitation and use as professional offices. After acquisition has been completed, Birch Street will be closed and removed between First and Third Streets. The land from the vacated street will be combined with the acquired property to provide a site for the construction of an urban plaza featuring benches, sun shelter, fountains, sculpture, walk-ways and shops. Second Street between Birch and Broadway will be upgraded to coincide with the improvements taking place on Second Street between Broadway Sycamore Street. The project will provide needed on-site parking for the Santora Building¡ thereby, generating a higher potential for leasing of commercial and office space, employment and additional tax base for the citizens of Santa Ana. The Chairman announced that the Agency would now like to hear from those people who desire to address the Agency on this issue. He added that if anyone desired to address the Agency, they should step forward to the podium and give their name and address. He also requested that comments be limited to five minutes. The following people appeared before the Agency to speak against the adoption of Resolution 80-88: Thomas M. Whaling Rob Martin Pastor Lewis Whitehead Rev. Wayne A. Teuerle Garry Greenwald Ruby Epps Lynne Tavernetti Derwood Smith Richard Timboe Jack Diamond Ronald Witherspoon Ruth Lockwood Daniel Will iams Edward Gorski Owen Anderson Kenneth Clarence David James Howard Sam Campbell Ann Mattrell David Chilton Dav id Llewellyn Melinda Baldwin Zorin Vidonovich Irene Moore Howard L. Shaffer Art Cox Pastor Thomas Shipp Dr. Ralph Duff Gary pifer Pat Dempsey Mel Mogallanes 218 N. Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. 214 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA. 1422 W. Raymar, Santa Ana 540 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA. 90802 1601 W. Mac Arthur, Santa Ana, CA. 626 N. Jackson St., Santa Ana, CA. 1431 N. Spurgeon, Santa Ana, CA. 4080 W. 1st, Santa Ana, CA. 1018 N. Eastside, Santa Ana, CA. 1516 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA. 3617 W. Crystal Lane, Santa Ana, CA. 719 W. Wilson, Costa Mesa, CA. 214 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA. 214 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA. 214 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA. 214 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA. 513 S. Daisy, Santa Ana, CA. 161 Hillcrest Drive, Fullerton 1032 W. Roe St. (Southwest Hospitality Kitchen) 1007 E. North St., Anaheim 1010 N. Main, Suite 725, Santa Ana, CA. 214 N. Sycamore 2432 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, CA. 408 E. 20th St., Santa Ana, CA. 206 S. Sullivan, Santa Ana, CA. 214 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA. 1524 W. 1st St., Santa Ana, CA. 28 Civic Center Drive (Dept. of Health) 2506 S. Rita Way, Santa Ana, CA. 518 W. Aurora, Santa Ana, CA. 214 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA. 7. . I . . The following people appeared before the Agency to speak in support of the adoption of Resolution 80-88: E. H. Moriarty David H. Williams Peter Des Rochers David Flaherty Z ika Djokov ich Billy Greenberg R. Thomas McLean Harry Greenberg Robert Newcomb Frank Chaves 2035 Victoria Drive, Santa Ana, CA. 4210 W. Penny, Santa Ana, CA. 719 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA. 116 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, CA. 211 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA. 117 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA. 201 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA. 34545 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano 2109 E. Santa Clara, Santa Ana, CA. 900 No. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA. Bch,CA. It was moved by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Serrato that the Agency adopt Resolution 80-88: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE SANTORA PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR. The motion carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) after the following discussion: Mr. Bricken said that in spite of the efforts of many people for many months, there seemed to have been no solution for the problems of the Rescue Mission and that he felt the representatives of the Mission were correct when they said it would all happen in God's good time. He added that he felt the beginning of the process of cooperation, which would provide resources to the Mission, was the condemnation action. He pointed out that not only the Mission but the Council, the Redevelopment Agency, the Downtown business community and many other civic groups were now committed to assisting the Mission in its relocation. He also said that he felt that this could be the beginning of a new era of growth for the Mission. Mr. Markel said that he could not believe that the occupied by the Rescue Mission building was holding redevelopment effort in Santa Ana. He added that he that the Second Street Mall was doing very much for that he intended to vote against this resolution. lot which was up the entire could not see Santa Ana and Mr. Luxembourger said that he felt that everyone was now charged with the responsibility to work as a team in the relocation of the Mission. He added that he felt that this could be a major step forward for the redevelopment effort in Santa Ana. He added that he was encouraged by the spirit of cooperation that he had detected during the discussions of this problem. Mr. Yamamoto said that after taking into consideration the Commission and staff, he condemnation reluctantly. He have to be an act of faith. listening to all of the speakers and recommendations of the Redevelopment would support the resolution for added that he felt that this would Mr. Serrato, on a point of personal priv~lege, told an anecdote that taught the moral that the attitude one brings to a town causes that person to find the same attitude in the town. He also told of visiting the Rescue Mission and touring the facility. He added that, in his opinion, they were providing a fine service to the community. Mr. Serrato stated further that he would be supportive of the resolution for condemnation because he felt that the relocation of the Mission could improve the quality and the quantity of the Mission's services. He added that, in his opinion, the present facility was inadequate and that he was making a public and private commitment to help the Mission with its relocation. 8. Mr. Griset said that, as far as he was concerned, the action of condemnation needed to be a part of a total effort by the Agency to support the Mission in its relocation. This effort would include . assisting them with their needs throughout all levels of government. He added that he could only be comfortable with the motion before the Agency if reflected this point of view. Mr. Bricken said that, because of the technical aspects of the condemnation motion, he felt that it would be better nothing else be incorporated in that specific motion. Mr. Bricken added that the Agency commitments regarding the Mission: should make the following 1. Reconstitute the Task Force and add SANO as an agency to filter opinions and facilitate the process of relocation. 2. Authorize staff to give all necessary technical assistance. Endorse the work which the Rescue Mission is doing and the services it provides to the community and facilitate the relocation in all ways possible. Mr. Bricken added that he felt this relocation would help the Mission to realize its full potential. 3. ~ Following the vote on the above resolution, Mr. Ward declared a recess at 5:25 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:23 P.M. with all members present. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DIRECTING CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE SANTORA PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT SITE The Chairman announced that this is the time and place for the public hearing on the issue of the public necessity to acquire by condemnation property known as the vacant lot at the southwest corner of Third and Sycamore Streets, Santa Ana. The Chairman requested staff to identify the property and the project and to comment on the factors and evidence necessitating the condemnation action. He also requested that staff set forth why the public interest and necessity require the project¡ why the project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury¡ and why the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project. 4IÞ Mr. Thomas E. Hammill, the Agency's Real Estate Officer, stated that the property is located at the southwest corner of Third And Sycamore Streets in Santa Ana, California. It is a vacant unimproved lot measuring 50 feet along Sycamore Street and 125 feet along Third Street and contains an area of 6,250 square feet. The Agency has been unable to reach an agreement for acquisition with the owners of the property. The public interest following reason: and necessity require the property for the 1. The Agency has entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement with Santora Partners, dated February 19,1980. The subject property is included in the agreement with Santora Partners and is proposed for development as a parking lot for the Santora Building that does not have on- site parking. The least private injury is demonstrated by the fact that the OWner will receive compensation at the fair market value pursuant to Civic . Code Section 1263.310. The property is necessary for the project because it is required to conform to the Disposition and Development Agreement previously adopted by the Agency. The project is planned and located pursuant to public hearings previously held by the Redevelopment Commission and the Redevelopment Agency. 9. r. Through Bissell and August, consulting architects and planners, the Agency has analyzed the feasibility of rehabilitation for an area between Fourth and Second Street and Van Ness Avenue to Main Street in . the Project Area. This project concentrates on the Second Street area between Broadway and Sycamore, First and Third Streets. Re- habilitation of the Second Street area will combine public improvements provided by the Agency with private investment already underway or planned such as the restoration of the Santora Building and the Grand Central Market Building. In December, 1979, the Agency completed a one-block pedestrian mall at a cost in excess of $400,000. The improvements made by the Agency include the paving of sidewalks and streets with interlocking pavers, new curbs and gutters, trees, tree grates, lights and street furniture. These improvements will be directed toward implementing an overall theme for the area. In April, 1979, the Agency authorized the funds necessary for the expansion of Birch Park. Under the approved expansion plan, the Agency will acquire five parcels located on the east side of Birch Street between First and Third Streets. All structures will be demolished except the historically significant Minter House. Because of its historical and architectural value, the house will be conveyed to a private developer for rehabilitation and use as professional offices. After acquisition has been completed, Birch Street will be I closed and removed between First and Third Streets. The land from the vacated street will be combined with the acquired property to provide a site for the construction of an urban plaza featuring benches, sun shelter, fountains, sculpture, walkways and shops. Second Street between Birch and Broadway will be upgraded to coincide with the improvements taking place on Second Street between Broadway and Sycamore Street. The project will provide needed on-site parking for the Santora Building; thereby, generating a higher potential for leasing of commercial and office space, employment and additional tax base for the citizens of Santa Ana. The Chairman announced that the Agency would now like to hear from those people who desired to address the Agency on this issue. He added that if anyone desired to address the Agency, they should step forward to the podium and give their name and address. He also requested that comments be limited to five minutes. There being no speakers against the adoption of Resolution 80-87, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed and then asked the members 4IÞ of the Agency if they had questions of staff or wished to make any comment. After a brief discussion, it was moved by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO. vote) that the Agency adopt Resolution 80-87: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE SANTORA PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR. . 1°. . . NOMINATION OF OFFICERS It was moved by Mr. Yamamoto, seconded by Mr. Serrato that the Agency agendize the nomination of officers at the next Community 4IÞ Redevelopment Agency meeting. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Yamamoto NOES: Bricken, Griset, Ward ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT By unanimous informal consent the meeting was adjourned at 9:44 P.M. ~.9~~- Dav ld N. Ream, Executive Director --- .. . . 11.