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
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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
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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.
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THE REDEVELOPMENT
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ANNE C. COONTZ,
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