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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/17/1986 . . . MINUTES JOINT REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 1987 The Joint Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency/City Council was called to order by Chairman Dan Young at 5:40 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the roll was called: PRESENT ABSENT John Acosta Daniel E. Griset Wilson Hart Ron May Patricia McGuigan, Vice Chairperson Miguel A. Pulido Daniel H. Young, Chairman Others in Attendance: David N. Ream, City Manager Rex Swanson, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Deputy City Manager/Management and Community Services Ed Cooper, City Attorney Cynthia Nelson, Acting Executive Director/Community Development Robert Hoffman, Real Estate Manager Pat Whitaker, Housing Manager Debbie Kurita, Administrative Assistant Vicki Ueh1i, Project Manager Louis Lazarine, Project Manager Mike Hierlihy, Administrative Aide Shirley Kendall, Stenographer MINUTES It was moved by Agency Member Pulido, seconded by Agency Member Acosta and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Minutes of the Joint Regular Meeting, held on February 17,1987, be approved as received. . JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SYCAMORE RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, LTD. AND MERCURY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Chairman Young announced that it was the time and place for the Joint Public Hearing of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the City Council of the City of Santa Ana for the proposed sale of property located at 220 & 222 S. Sycamore Street by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana to Sycamore Retirement Apartments, Ltd., and Mercury Savings and Loan Association. He then asked that staff identify the property or issues and give the staff recommendation. j../' The City Manager presentation. asked the Housing Manager to make the staff . The Housing Manager, Pat Whitaker, gave a brief summary of the facts in this case. She stated that construction of this new senior housing project, located on a site between Walnut and Pine streets and Broadway and Sycamore, will provide accommodation for senior citizens comprising 1 and 2-bedroom units, with 25% of the units for low income seniors. The Owner Participation Agreement provides for Agency acquisition of two adjoining parcels, which will expand the development. It also provides for an Agency loan to the developer in the amount of $425,000.00. When the Chairman asked for written communications, responded that there were none. the City Clerk The Chairman then advised that the Agency would like to hear from those people who desired to address the Agency on the issue, adding that they should step to the podium and limit their remarks to five minutes. Mr. Bob Moore of 214 South Broadway, Santa Ana, addressed the Agency concerning this issue. He stated he had mixed feelings regarding the project, and that during the last three years, he had documented 35 infractions against the existing structure. He reported he had great difficulty in selling his ll-unit apartment building located further down the street, as every lender in town refused him a loan because of that unsitely dwelling. He said it was very embarrassing trying to explain that monstrosity to his customers. He added that he fervently hoped this would not happen again, and affirmed his support to the City Council members. . Chairman Young reiterated he hoped and thanked Mr. Moore for his support. this would never happen again -2- . . . Chairman Young then asked if there were further comments from the public or Agency Members. There being none he declared the public hearing closed and stated he would now entertain a motion. It was moved by Vice Chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member Acosta and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Community Redevelopment Agency: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 86-58: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND SYCAMORE RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, LTD. AND MERCURY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. 2. Approve the conceptual development Sycamore Retirement Apartments, Ltd.; plans proposed by 3. Approve the project budget and authorize implementation by the Redevelopment Commission. its It was moved by Vice Chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member Acosta and carried unanimously (7:0) that the City Council adopt: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND SYCAMORE RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, LTD. AND MERCURY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THAT AGREEMENT. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 87-09 DIRECTING CONDEMNATION OF LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE FASHION SQUARE ~~~~~~~O~~:~SE~g~ Pi:~~L ~~~H6g~-2~~~~~' 2850 N. MAIN STREET, Chairman Young stated that it was the time and place for the public hearing on the issue of the public necessity to acquire by condemnation leasehold interests in property identified as a portion of Assessor Parcel Number, as Book 002, Page and Block 221, Parcel 06, for redevelopment purposes. He then asked that staff identify the property and the project and to comment on the factors and evidence necessitating the condemnation action, and 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; why the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project; and, whether or not the offer as required by Section 7267.2 of the Government Code has been made to the owners of record, or any offer has not been made because the owners cannot be located with reasonable diligence. -3- ~ . . . Manager make the staff The City Manager asked the Real Estate presentation on this item. Mr. Robert Hoffman, Real Estate Manager, stated that See's Candy Shops, Inc., made no request to appear before the Agency at this public hearing and had accepted the Agency's offer to acquire the leasehold interest. He respectfully requested that the staff memorandum dated March 17, 1987, be incorporated by reference and that the Agency adopt Resolution 87-09 to ensure timely delivery of the property in the unlikely event problems are encountered with See's vacation. to It was confirmed there were no written communications. When Chairman Young asked if there were members of the public who wished to address the Agency on this issue, there was no response. There being no further comments from the public, staff or Agency Members, Chairman Young called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 87-09. It was moved by Agency Member Acosta, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (7:0) that the Agency adopt Resolution No. 87-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF THAT CERTAIN LEASEHOLD INTEREST HELD BY SEE'S CANDY SHOPS, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS #21 FASHION SQUARE, 2850 NORTH MAIN STREET, FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE FASHION SQUARE EXPANSION AND REDEVELOPMENT SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - SYCAMORE APARTMENTS DEVELOPMENT SITE The Chairman asked for a staff report concerning the execution of all appropriate documents for acquisition of real property at 220 and 222 South Sycamore Street. The City Manager reported that since there were no property acquisitions available at this time, this item was not ready for action. FUND TRANSFER TO THE STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENT REBATE PROGRAM With regard to this fund transfer request, the City Manager asked that this item be continued for thirty (30) days. On a motion by Vice Chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member Acosta and carried unanimously (7:0) it was moved that the Agency defer this item until their meeting of April 21,1987. -4- . . . EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 5:55 P.M. with the Agency returning to the Council Chambers at 6:05 P.M. with all members formerly present in attendance. The City Clerk read the following statement when the entered into Executive Session: Members Agency THE LEGAL COUNSEL REQUESTS THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 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 title of the litigation is CRA v. O'Campo, who resides at 1108 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, and with CRA v. Judy's Santa Ana, Inc., in the Fashion Square Shopping Center located at 2800 North Main Street, Santa Ana. After returning to the Council Chambers, it was moved by Agency Member Pulido, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (7:0) that the City Attorney's office prepare an Agreement for an advance of goodwill compensation in the amount of $70,000.00 to Mr. O'Campo with a proviso that this amount will be offset against any goodwill loss in the future. AGENCY AGENDA ITEMS There were none. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Joe O'Campo, 1108 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, addressed the Agency concerning his planned relocation in the Grand Central Building. He explained the problems he was having in trying to obtain a liquor license, and was seeking the Agency's cooperation in advance to get this license as soon as possible. Chairman Young asked the City Manager whether to make. had any comments he The City Manager stated that a recommendation could not be made on an ABC application at this time. Chairman Young thanked Mr. 0 'Campo for his interest and association with the City, and stated the Agency would work him to successfully relocate his business. long with -5- . . . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 6:10 P.M. before the Agency, the to come ~~ Chairman RrÆ~ Executive Director -6-