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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1988 ,e. . . . . . . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA MAY 17, 1988 5:30 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:45 p.m. in Room 423 for a Study Session regarding the Bristol Street Widening Plan. PRESENT ABSENT Miguel Pulido John Acosta Daniel E. Griset Wilson Hart Ron May Patricia McGuigan, Vice Chairperson Daniel H. Young, Chairman Others in Attendance: David N. Ream, City Manager Jan C. Perkins, Deputy city Manager Cynthia J. Nelson, Executive Director/Community Development Robert B. Hoffman, Redevelopment & Real Estate Manager Richard E. Lay, Asst. city Attorney June Catalano, Executive Director/Planning & Building Agency David Grosse, Executive Director/Public Works Agency Michael Betts, Project Coordinator Joyce Amerson, Project Coordinator Jeffry Rice, Associate Planner Vera Harrison, Stenographer BRISTOL STREET WIDENING PLAN City Manager David Ream introduced David Grosse, Executive Director of the Public Works Agency, who presented information regarding the history of the widening project, project alternatives, and the current status of the EIS. Cynthia Nelson, Executive Director/Community Development, discussed the goal of the Redevelopment Corridor Project; and how the Bristol Street Widening, Redevelopment, and the Design Plan tie right of way and land use together. She stated that the Widening Project is the number one public improvement to be undertaken in the project area. Ms. Nelson also offered information regarding the financing mechanism for the street widening as well as the plan to maximize properties leftover after the widening. She stated that the original schedule for adoption of the Redevelopment Plan was aggressive, however, it became evident that the Plan and the widening should track one another. It was decided that the redevelopment process should not come before a street widening plan was recommended. ,e. . . . . . u8 June Catalano, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency, gave a presentation regarding the proposed plan and explained the process and methodology on the design land use plan. Ms. Catalano introduced Jeffry Rice who presented slides and referred to charts which illustrated the conceptual corridor design of the land use plan. Michael Betts, Project Coordinator, discussed the Community Plan. He stated that four public meetings had been held and that they are attempting to respond to citizen inquiries. He added that more information should be provided to the public. Mr. Betts distributed a time schedule on the Bristol Action Plan. He commented that starting in June, monthly meetings will be held with local residents. Representatives from the Public Works, Community Development and Planning & Building Agencies will be available at each meeting to answer questions and to show the residents that this is a well thought-out comprehensive plan by the City of Santa Ana. Mr. Ream commented that this is the finest Public Works project that the city of Santa Ana has undertaken, however, community support is definitely needed. He added that he is confident that the City can successfully undertake this project. In response to a question from Agency Member McGuigan, Ms. Nelson replied that the members of the Bristol Corridor Project Area Committee will have the opportunity to critique the widening plan. Chairman Young adjourned the Study Session for the Agency Business Session at 6:05 p.m. MINUTES It was moved by Agency Member Acosta, seconded by Vice Chairperson McGuigan and carried unanimously (6:0) to approve the minutes of the Joint Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency/City Council held April 19,1988. EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ZONNI. GINOCCHIO AND TAYLOR It was moved by Agency Member May, seconded by vice chairperson McGuigan and carried unanimously (6:0) to authorize the Chairman to execute an Easement Agreement with Zonni, Ginocchio and Taylor. AGENCY SECRETARY REPORT It was moved by Vice Chairperson McGuigan, seconded by Agency Member May and carried unanimously (6:0) to instruct the Agency Secretary to enter into the minutes: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Agenda for the April 19,1988 Community Redevelopment Agency/City Council was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 civic Center Plaza, at 10:45 a.m., on April 13,1988. -2- ,e. . . . . . ~ EXECUTIVE SESSION Chairman Young adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. The following statement was read: 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: Community Redevelopment Aqency v. Southerland REPORT FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION The Agency Members reconvened at 6:25 p.m. It was moved by Agency Member Hart, seconded by Agency Member Acosta and carried unanimously (6:0) to authorize settlement as to land and improvements for $405,000, and as to fixtures and equipment for $16,234, plus interest as authorized by law. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS In response to a question from the public regarding the status of current development on Bristol at this time, Mr. Ream stated that development can proceed: however, he suggested that developers should remain in communication with city staff regarding the progress of the Bristol Street Improvement Plan. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. ~q~ Cynthi J. NeÍsBn Executive Director vhjV4-1 -3-