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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1987 , - . . . . MINUTES JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL JULY 21,1987 Chairman Young called the Joint Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency/City Council to order at 5:40 P.M. in Room 147 of Council Chambers for a study session on the conceptual plan and environmental impact report for the proposed Orange County -Museum District. The Executive Director gave a brief overview of the proposed Museum District and introduced Mr. Norm Pfeiffer who made a presentation on this project. Following Mr. Pfeiffer's presentation, Mr. Dick Botti, of Keyser Marston Associates, addressed the financial aspects of the proposed Museum District. The Agency Members adjourned to the Council Chambers at 6:50 P.M. to conduct a business session. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Roll was called: PRESENT ABSENT John Acosta Wilson Hart Ron May Patricia McGuigan, Vice Chairperson Daniel H. Young, Chairman Others in attendance: Daniel Griset Miguel Pulido David Ream, city Manager Edward Cooper, City Attorney Cynthia Nelson, Executive Director Mellmary McNeely, Agency Secretary EXCUSE OF ABSENCE vice Chairperson McGuigan asked that the Minutes reflect that Agency Members Griset and Pulido were absent because they were both out of the City. ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM DISTRICT - CONCEPTUAL PLAN APPROVAL Chairman Young stated that, on behalf of all of the Agency Members, he wished to thank the Bowers Museum Board of Directors for an incredible effort and intense dedication in making sure that the ,. . . . . proposed museum district is such a well thought-out design that the Agency is happy to approve it. He added that the Agency Members are looking forward to working with the Board and wish to give special thanks to the out-going Chairperson, Mr. Hector Godinez, and a special welcome to the in-coming Chairperson, Ms. Harriet Harris. Agency Member May stated that he felt the proposed museum district should be called the Santa Ana Museum District instead of the Orange County Museum District. It was then moved by Agency Member May, seconded by Agency Member Acosta and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Agency approve the conceptual plan for the proposed Santa Ana Museum District. ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM DISTRICT FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT PROPOSAL It was moved by Agency Member May, seconded by Agency and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Agency necessary documents and solicit proposals for an impact report on the Santa Ana Museum District. Member Acosta authorize the environmental MINUTES It was moved by Vice Chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member Acosta and carried by a vote of 4:0 (Chairman Young abstaining because he was not in attendance at the June 16 meeting.) that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, held June 16, 1987, be approved. BIENNIAL REVIEW AND 1985 - JUNE, 1987) EVALUATION REDEVELOPMENT PLANS (JUNE, OF THE Chairman Young announced that it was the time and place for the Biennial Public Hearing on the five redevelopment plans of the City of Santa Ana Community Redevelopment Agency pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 33348.5 of the Community Redevelopment Law. The City Manager advised that the Executive Director staff presentation. make the would The Executive Director stated that she wished to incorporate the staff memorandum, dated June 23, 1986, together with all of its exhibits as a part of this public hearing. She added that State law requires a Biennial Public Hearing. She then offered to answer any questions the Agency Members might have. The Agency Secretary affirmed written communications. Chairman that there were no to the 2. Chairman Young then called for comments from the public and questions from the Agency Members. There being none, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed. It was then moved by Agency Member Acosta, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Agency receive and file the Biennial Review and Evaluation of the Redevelopment Plans (June, 1985 - June, 1987). . AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ORANGE COUNTY TECH CENTER FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS It was moved by Agency Member Hart, seconded by Agency Member Acosta and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Agency authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Orange County Tech Center for the reimbursement of storm drain costs. EXERCISE OF OPTION TO PURCHASE HARVARD AND FAIRVIEW STREETS PROPERTY SOUTHWEST CORNER OF Vice Chairperson McGuigan stated that she wanted to support the vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc. (VCOC) in their endeavors to find a site for their Community Service Center and Asian Senior Center but that she was concerned that they might not have the funds needed to complete these projects, thus putting the Agency in the position of owning excess property. . The City Manager called upon the Executive Vice Chairperson McGuigan's concerns. Director to respond to The Executive Director affirmed that staff had contacted the State and verified that VCOC had received a $400,000 grant from the State for this project. She pointed out that the city Council had allocated $180,000 of CDBG funds to VCOC for this project and that united Way had also allocated funds for operating costs, adding that the State had made a further grant to cover operations of the Center. She stated further that VCOC not only has funds but continues to raise funds for ongoing operation. Chairman Young stated that he had met with representatives of the vietnamese community of orange County, Inc. and that he felt sure that all of their representations regarding financing were valid, adding that all they needed now was to be assured of a site for the Centers. Chairman Young stated that the vietnamese would have to raise funds for furniture and equipment for the building but that they did have money for the building and for operating expenses. . In response to further questions from vice Chairperson McGuigan, the Executive Director stated that there would be two separate 3. . . . . . buildings, one for the cultural center and center, which has been approved by the state the senior one for After further discussion, it was moved by Agency Member Hart, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Agency authorize the Executive Director to formally notify the united Cerebral Palsy Association of Orange County, Inc. (UCP) of the Agency's exercise of its option to purchase 0.64 acres of real property, identified as a portion of A.P. No. 408-213-04, for a purchase price of $231,400.00. BID AWARD FOR INTER-CITY AND SANTA IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECTS 7476/7479) ANITA NEIGHBORHOOD ALLEY It was moved by Agency Member Acosta, seconded by Vice Chairperson McGuigan and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Agency award the bid to and authorize the Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency to execute a contract with Nobest, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $243,945.65, for the Inter-City and Santa Anita neighborhood alley improvements. FY 1987-88 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT OF AGENCY THE The city Manager pointed out that the City Council had approved the FY 1987-88 Annual Budget, which included the community Redevelopment Agency Budget, but that it was also necessary for the Community Redevelopment Agency to approve its Budget. It was moved by Agency Member Hart, seconded by Vice Chairperson McGuigan and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Redevelopment Agency approve the FY 1987-88 budget of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana as identified in pages 4-2 through 4-127 and 4-154 through 4-171 of the City of Santa Ana's proposed Annual Budget, 1987-88. APPOINTMENT AGENCY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT OF It was moved by Vice Chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (5:0) that the community Redevelopment Agency confirm the appointment of Cynthia J. Nelson as the Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency. AGENCY SECRETARY'S REPORT It was moved by Vice Chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member Hart and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Redevelopment Agency instruct the Agency Secretary to enter into the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2, the July 21, 1987 Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 civic Center Plaza, at 1:05 P.M. on July 17, 1987. 4. L. . . . . ~ EXECUTIVE SESSION The Agency adjourned to Executive Session at 7:04 P.M. and returned to the Council Chambers at 7:16 P.M. with all members formerly present in attendance. The Agency Secretary read the following statements: "The Legal Counsel requests that the Redevelopment Agency recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54956.9(A) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally, and to which the Redevelopment Agency is a party. The titles of the litigations are:1) Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Judy's; and 2) Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Matkin." "The Legal Counsel requests that the Redevelopment Agency recess to closed session to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) to discuss proposed litigation." REPORT FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Vice Chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Redevelopment Agency authorize the Agency's negotiator to settle the case of the Community Redevelopment Agency vs. Matkin (No. 45-21-90) in the amount of $125,000 plus legal interest. It was moved by Agency Member Hart, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (5:0) that the Redevelopment Agency authorize the Chairman and the Secretary execute an agreement, as approved by legal counsel, to settle the case which includes a payment by the developer of $1 million for the Judy's leasehold interest and execution of two leases by Judy's in Main Place. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 7:21 P.M. before the Agency, the to come ~>t~ Daniel H. You Chairman 5.