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Home My WebLink About04/19/1983 .' ' . . I ý1( MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 19, 1983 The Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana was called to order by Chairman Luxembourger at 5:43 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. After the Pledge to the Flag and the Invocation given by Mr. Bricken, roll was called: PRESENT ABSENT John Acosta Gordon Bricken Daniel Griset P. Lee Johnson patricia McGuigan Robert Luxembourger Dan Young Others in Attendance: A. J. Wilson, City Manager Rex Swanson, Executive Director Edward J. Cooper, City Attorney David N. Ream, Community Development Director Thomas E. Hammill, Assistant Director Redevelopment & Real Estate Skip Stephenson, C.J. Segerstrom & Sons Cecil Sterling, ultrasystems Joe Faust, JEF Engineering Laura Juarez, Secretary MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Acosta, seconded by Mrs. McGuigan and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 15,1983, the Special Meeting held on April 4, 1983, and the Adjourned Regular Meeting held on April 12, 1983. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL SANTA ANA FASHION SQUARE PROJECT IMPACT REPORT FOR Chairman Luxembourger announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing of the Community Redevelopment -1- .' Agency to receive public comment on the draft environmental impact report for the Fashion Square Commercial Center project. . Chairman Luxembourger requested that staff identify the project and provide further information on the purpose of this hearing. Mr. Wilson stated that the site is bounded on the west by Interstate 5, on the north by the Garden Grove Freeway, the south by the extension of Owens Drive, and on the east by Main Street. The project scope includes expansion and enclosure of the existing Fashion Square Shopping Center, with the development of up to 1.6 million square feet of retail space; 1.5 million square feet of office commercial space; and up to 1,200 first class hotel rooms. The development team is comprised of a joint venture which includes Federated Department Stores and Henry T. Segerstrom as a general partner. Mr. Wilson also stated that he would like to introduce Mr. Skip Stephenson of C.J. Segerstrom & Sons and that Mr. Stephenson would briefly discuss their interest in the development and present a slide show which would further delineate the site and describe the project concept. . Mr. Skip Stephenson, C.J. Segerstrom & Sons, presented the Agency members with some introductory remarks and proceeded with the slide show. Mr. Wilson stated that also present were Mr. Cecil Sterling of Ultrasystems, the professional firm retained by the Agency to prepare the environmental impact report, and Mr. Joe Faust of JEF Engineering who prepared the traffic analysis for the Draft E.I.R. He stated that these gentlemen would be available to answer questions which may be raised by the Agency or the public. 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, give their name and address and limit their comments to five minutes. Chairman Luxembourger requested to hear from those persons in agreement and disagreement with the proposed project. 8 Mr. Greogry W. Stepanicich, Richards, Watson, Dreyfuss & Gershon Attorneys At Law, representing KLST partnership, Ltd., owner of Fidelity Federal Building, stated that the Fidelity Federal Building would be losing a substantial portion of their parking, approximately 198 parking spaces. Mr. Stepanicich stated that they had two areas of concern: 1. 351 spaces for mitigation were stated in the draff EIR - they presently have land for 468. -2- . /' . . t 2. Land provided by lease arrangement tion. fee or lease - do not believe would provide adequate mitiga- Mr. stepanicich stated that he had a letter dated April 14, 1983 regarding comments by KLST Partnership, Ltd., on the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Fashion Square Commercial Center. Mr. Ralph Allen, 1002 River Lane, Santa Ana, stated that this was a very positive development for the City of Santa Ana and that it was especially good for local participation. Mr. Jerrold Fadem with Fadem, Berger & Norton, representing Draper and Kramer, P.O. Box 2148, Santa Monica, stated that on behalf of Draper and Kramer, they object to this project. Mr. Fadem also stated that the EIR does not make available any participation rights, failed to present alternatives to the development and assumes significant deterioration is occurring in Fashion Square. He further asserted that the EIR was deficient in that it did not address the issue regarding the proposed widening of the Santa Ana Freeway and the time delays caused by potential litigation. In response to a question raised by Chairman Luxembourger, Mr. wilson stated that following this hearing, a complete response to the questions raised would be made in writing and/or incorporated into the final EIR. Mr. Bricken stated that Mr. Fadem's facts were totally inaccurate, and elaborated on past discussions with Draper and Kramer with respect to their participation in the proj ect. In response to a question raised by Mr. Young, Mr. Stephenson responded that it would be approximately the same size as South Coast Plaza. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mrs. McGuigan and carried unanimously to receive and file the public comments on the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Fashion Square Commercial Center project. ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REFUNDING BONDS THE IN Mr. Kurt Yaeger, Stradling, Yocca & Carlson, asked the Agency members to set the sale date of the bonds for May 16, 1983. -3- >- ..!" . . . After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Griset, seconded by Mr. Young and carried unanimously to authorize May 16, 1983 as the sale date of the bonds and adopt Resolution 83-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVEL- OPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 83-8 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SAID AGENCY IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SIXTEEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($16,500,000) TO REFUND THE $13,500,000 1978 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS OF THE AGENCY AND TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COST OF A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT KNOWN AS THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. LEASE AGREEMENT/MASS COMMUTING COMMERCIAL FACILITIES A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Acosta and carried unanimously to approve and adopt Resolution 83-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA WITH RESPECT TO COMMERCIAL FACILITIES. A-2 DEVELOPMENT SITE - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Acosta and carried unanimously to authorize staff to solicit proposals for the development of the A-2 site. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF 318 AND 324 WEST FOURTH STREET (FORMER GUILD THEATRE/A-6 SITE) After a long seconded by staff to development Theatre and site. discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. McGuigan, Mr. Griset and carried unanimously to authorize solicit proposals for rehabilitation and of 318 and 324 West Fourth Street (former Guild adjoining vacant lot), designated as the A-6 AGREEMENT FOR LEASE STREET PARKING LOT REAL PROPERTY FOR SOUTH MAIN OFF- OF In response to a question raised by Chairman Luxembourger, the Community Development Director responded that the signage on all of the off-street parking lots would be clearly marked and that all the businesses would be urged to make proper use of them. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Acosta, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried unanimously to approve an agreement to lease with a three-year option to purchase from Pauline Wright for the real property located at 2141 South Main Street. -4- '", ". '1" . . I MAJOR COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM - SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AGREEMENT FOR THE 505 N. MAIN STREET (FLAHERTY PROJECT) A motion was made by Mr. Acosta, seconded by Mrs. McGuigan and carried unanimously to recommend approval of a supplemental loan agreement for the 505 N. Main Street Company (Flaherty project). CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS, SANTA ANA TRANSPORTATION CENTER After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Young and carried unanimously to: 1. Approve an agreement with Jones, Hall, Hill and White for special legal services. 2. Approve an agreement with Rauscher pierce Refsnes, Inc. for financial consultant services. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Acosta requested that future agenda items identify the property location in the subject title. Mrs. MCGuigan requested that in the future if there is another EIR to go before the Agency, that it be given to them as soon as possible. Mr. Bricken requested staff to review the level of compensation received by the members of other Redevelopment Agencies in California. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS- DOWNTOWN REPORT ON MARKETING STRATEGY FOR THE Mr. Wilson requested that this item be continued until the next regularly scheduled meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:12 P.M. the Redevelopment Agency adjourned to an Executive Session to discuss legal matters. The meeting was reconvened at 7:20 P.M. with the same members present. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Redevelopment Agency, the meeting P.M., to May 16,1983 at 2:00 P.M. before the Community was adjourned at 1:21 ~~ Executive Director -5- ,"<l~ Chairman