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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-1995 ORA MinutesAPPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS ON FEBRUARY 28, 1995 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING ORANGE, CALIFORNIA February 14, 1995 The Orange Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orange, California convened on February 14, 1995 at 4:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. 4:30 P.M. SESSION 1. ROLLCALL PRESENT ABSENT Murphy, Barrera, Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater None L1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting January 24, 1995.MOTION SECOND AYES Barrera Spurgeon Murphy, Barrera, Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ACTION: Approved.2. CONSENT CALENDAR 2.1 Declaration of the Clerk of the Orange Redevelopment Agency, Marilyn J. Jensen, declaring posting of Orange Redevelopment Agency Agenda of regular meeting of February 14, 1995, at Orange Civic Center, Main Library, the Police Facility at 1107 N. Batavia and the Eisenhower Park Bulletin Board; all of said locations being in the City of Orange and freely accessible to members of the public at least 72 hours before commencement of said regular meeting.ACTION: Accepted Declaration of Agency Posting and authorized its retention as a public record in the Office of the Agency Clerk.2.2 Authorize Chairman and Director of Finance to draw warrants on Agency's Fiscal Agent in payment of demands.ACTION: Approved. REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)2. 3 Request Agency Board consider offer to purchase from Independent Development Company, Inc.IDC) and David Valentine for the purchase and development of the southeast corner of Main and Chapman (Continued from 1-24- 95). (RP2500.0)FISCAL IMPACT: The Agency would realize an increase in Account No. 922-000-291100 Southwest Project Revenue from Sale of Real and Personal Property).PAGE 1 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES February 14, 1995 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) The Executive Director reported there have been a DUmber of negotiating session with David Valentine and representatives ofIDC. The basic deal points are: 1) Purchase price is $650,000; 2) Proposers will take responsibility for preparing the site for development and are willing to put in $50,000. If the total of$50,000 is not spent, they will share whatever savings is left with the Redevelopment Agency. 3) Agreed to certain conditions in terms of the timing of the development and other issues. and 4) Agreed to dedicate the right-of-way for future road expansion. It is recommended the Agency approve the offer.Barbara DeNiro, 1118 E. Adams, asked how was the account increased if $1,000,000 was paid for the property. Can they sell it for more or is there a timeline.The Executive Director indicated there is a timeline. If they do not submit Request for Approvals within one year, the Agency has the option to repurchase it at the same purchase price. Agency member Murphy explained the market rate and how the account would be increased.Dana Daum, 484 S. Main St., representing the Sandwich Saloon, commented he did not think there was a good review of what the property value is and needs further review. Mr. Daum expressed interest in the property as a potential relocation site for his sandwich business since they are in litigation with the City over the widening of La Veta Street.The City Manager directed Mr. Daum to contact IDC and David Valentine ifhe is interested in the property. MOTION SECOND AYES Murphy Slater Murphy, Barrera, Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ACTION: Moved to approve the sale to IDC and David Valentine's the offer to purchase American Savings Bank located on the southeast corner of Main and Chapman Avenue. 2.4 Request approval of a Promissory Note between the Orange Redevelopment Agency and West American Rubber Co., Inc. regarding a maximum $10,000.00 loan to offset the costs associated with the installation of a storage mezzanine at 750 North Main Street in the Northwest Redevelopment Project Area. (R3500.0.7) FISCAL IMP ACT: Sufficient funds have been budgeted in Account No. 938- 9825-465802-9113 Northwest Project Area Commercial Grant Account) for this project.ACTION: Authorized Chairman and Agency Clerk to execute on behalf of the ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES February 14, 1995 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARATEL Y) 2.5 Request authorization to implement Phase Two of the Unreinforced Masonry Program and approve transfer of funds in the amount of$1.6 million to execute the second phase of this program. (RC2500.G.4) FISCAL IMP ACT: There are sufficient funds for the loan portion of the program in Account No. 928-9815-465702-9164 (Southwest Commercial Loan Account for Seismic Rehabilitation Construction). There are sufficient funds for the grant portion of the program in Account No.928-9815-465802-9153 (Southwest Commercial Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program). The funds exist to be transferred to accommodate this program.Chairwoman Coontz announced there was a typo in the report in reference to any problems that might occur, any protests, and those protests regarding design would go to the Design Review Board, not the Old Towne Preservation Association, a typo. The mistake is in the fourth paragraph, second sentence.Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, asked how the typo got in there. Also, when there is an issue in this City regarding the old towne area, Planning Commission member, Bob Walters has referred applicants to Old Towne Preservation Association. This is happening on other committees also.How can this be stopped.Chairwoman Coontz explained the typo was taken care of immediately when it was noticed.Education needs to be completed across the board, staff and commission members, to indicate the purview and duties of the committees. MOTION SECOND AYES ABSTAIN Barrera Spurgeon Murphy, Barrera, Coontz, Spurgeon Slater ACTION: Approved as amended. MOTION SECOND AYES Murphy Barrera Murphy, Barrera, Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Item 2.3 and 2.5 was removed and heard separately; all remaining items on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PAGE 3 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES February 14, 1995 3. REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS - None 4. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITIEES AND COMMISSIONS - None 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None 6. REPORTS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - None 7. LEGAL AFFAffiS - None 8. ORAL PRESENTATIONS - None 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION SECOND AYES Barrera Slater Murphy, Barrera, Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater The Orange Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9: 45 p. m.h~-'~te1r) ~ R:;~/'"MARILYN 1. SEN, C, ERK OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY faij //7 J 27'JLL~ C;-J-?"-: n:tr/ ANNE C. COONTZ, CHAIRW, OF REDEVELOPMENT AGEY L/PAGE4