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Home My WebLink About05-27-1997 ORA MinutesAPPROVED BY THE AGENCY BOARD ON JUNE 10, 1997 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ORANGE, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING May 27, 1997 The Orange Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orange, California convened on May 27, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. 4:30 P.M. SESSION J 1.ROLLCALL PRESENT ABSENT Murphy, Slater, Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez None 2. CONSENT CALENDAR 2.1 Declaration ofthe Clerk ofthe Orange Redevelopment Agency, Cassandra J. Cathcart, declaring posting of Orange Redevelopment Agency Agenda of regular meeting of May 27, 1997 at Orange Civic Center, Main Library, the Police Facility at 1107 N. Batavia and the Eisenhower Park Bulletin Board and summarized on Time Warner Communications; 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 Request Agency confirmation of warrant registers dated May 13 and 16, 1997.ACTION: Approved. 2.3 ApproveRedevelopment Agency Minutes, Regular Meeting of May 13, 1997.NOTE: Vice Chairman Slater abstained due to his absence at the May 13, 1997 meeting.ACTION: Approved. LOAN 2. 4 REMOVEDAND HEARD SEPARATELY)Request the Board of Directors approve a loan to the Orange Redevelopment Agency from the City of Orange in the amount of $1,527,597 regarding acquisition of surplus properties located at the northwest comer of West La V etaAvenue and South Main Street under the terms and conditions set forth in a Promissory Note to be dated July 1, 1997. (RA2100.0)FISCAL IMPACT: The first year of interest on this note, in the amount of $91,656, has been included in the fiscal year 1997-98 budget as an expenditure under debt service in the Economic Development Department (922-9811-464201) and interest income in the General Fund ( 100-0000-251100). In each of the two subsequent years of this three year note, appropriations for interest in accordance with the note, as well as any principal payments to be made, would be part ofthe annual budget process. Page 1 nl ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES May 27,1997 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) NOTE: Refer to Item No. 2.19 ofthe May 27,1997 City Council meeting minutes for discussion on this item. MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Slater Murphy, Slater, Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez ACTION: Approved and authorized the Executive Director and Agency Clerk to execute on behalf of the Orange Redevelopment Agency.MOTION SECOND AYES Murphy Spurgeon Murphy, Slater, Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Consent Calendar Item No. 2.2 was approved as presented. ViceChairman Slater abstained on Item No. 2.3. Item No. 2.4 wasremoved and heard separately.END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 3. REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS - None 4. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS - None 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None 6. REPORTS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6.1 Report on Chapman University's proposal for a parking structure. (RA2100.0 AGR-2828)NOTE: Director Slater abstained on this item due to a property interest at the 400 block of North Lemon.The Director of Economic Development reported Chapman University has requested $3.25 million in Redevelopment Agency assistance to share the cost of the 700 space parking structure. The City would have use of 350 parking spaces for fifteen years. Benefits the community receive are not only economic,but include prestige to the City, and the ability for conferences and other activities to be held at the University. The Redevelopment Agency has the opportunity to assist the University in obtaining accreditation for the law school and provide much needed parking for the general public.CHAIRMAN COONTZ COMMENTED FOR THE RECORD that letters in support of the parking structure are on file in the City Clerk's office. Page 2 T TI nr-nr- 11 1 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES May 27,1997 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued) 1 Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, expressed opposition to the City giving money to Chapman University for the parking structure; reported on the results of a survey she conducted this morning of available parking spaces in the University area; suggested the City build its own parking structure if it has the money; and indicated this item should be a public hearing. Nick Lall, 6231 Mabury Avenue, expressed opposition to the Redevelopment Agency's financial assistance with the parking structure. Doy Henley, Trustee at Chapman University, commented the parking structure is an investment for the City; will alleviate parking that has been a continual problem for years; and provides a great opportunity for partnership between the University and the City. It was indicated that support of the structure has been expressed at community meetings that have been held over the past several months. Gary Brahm, Vice President of Finance at Chapman University, commented the new parking structure and buildings will allow the University world-class capabilities in regards to teleconferencing and offering state-of-the-art capabilities for local and regional businesses.Barbara DeNiro, (address on file), agreed that parking problems exist; commented that parking structures are not compatible with Old Towne; asked if the proposed structure will be a paid parking structure and who would receive the money; and asked how the University and city parking will be separated.The Director of Economic Development responded the agreement allows Chapman University to charge parking in order to cover the cost of operation and maintenance.RESOLUTION NO. ORA-0332 A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange Redevelopment Agency approving an Owner Participation Agreement between the Orange Redevelopment Agency and Chapman University providing, among other things, for the development of a minimum 700 space parking structure and the acquisition by the Agency of the right to use 350 spaces therein, in common, with Chapman University total of $3,250,000 from Southwest and Northwest Project Areas).MOTION SECOND AYES ABSTAIN Coontz Murphy Murphy, Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Slater Moved that Resolution No. ORA-0332 as introduced, be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.7. LEGAL AFFAIRS - None 8. ORAL PRESENTATIONS - None Page 3 TI 1m I~ 11 ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES May 27,1997 9. RECESS 7:00 SESSION 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.1 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING, 1997/98 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Time set for a joint public hearing with the City Council to consider the adoption of the 1997-98 Fiscal Year Orange Redevelopment Agency Budget. (RC2500.J.1. 1)NOTE: Refer to Item No. 14.1 of the City Council minutes for discussion on this item.RESOLUTION NO. ORA-0333 A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency adopting said Agency's Budget for the Fiscal Year 1997-98 and relating to transfers of funds between and within appropriations, transfers between funds, and additional appropriations. MOTION SECOND AYES Alvarez Murphy Murphy, Slater, Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Moved to approve Resolution No. ORA-0333 which is the Redevelopment Agency budget.11. ORAL PRESENTATIONS - None 12. ADJOURNMENT MOTION- Murphy SECOND- Coontz AYES - Murphy, Slater, Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez The Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:07 p.m.A~~ J~~f CASSANDRA J. C CART, CMC, CLERK.OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Page 4 i I. l~ lTTIrIT---'-~.- .-- ----~