HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-2009 ORA MinutesAPPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS ON APRIL 28, 2009
ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING April 14, 2009
The Orange Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orange, California convened on April 14,
2009 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. ROLL CALL
PRESENT -Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT -None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS -None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 Request Agency confirmation of Warrant Registers dated March 19, 26 and Apri12,
2009.
ACTION: Approved.
3.2 Request approval of Redevelopment Agency Minutes, Regular Meeting of March
24, 2009. (RC2500.D.4)
ACTION: Approved.
MOTION -Smith
SECOND -Murphy
AYES -Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
All items on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS -None
5. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS -None
6. REPORTS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -None
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ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES April 14, 2009
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Report on Bid No. 089-27; Approval of Plans and Specifications, and
request authorization to advertise for bids for certain repairs and upgrades to the Royer
Building located at 307 East Chapman Avenue. (P2500.0.
1)Discussion -Economic Development Director Jim Reichert gave the staff report indicating
that the repairs are to address safety and ADA requirements. In answer to questions from the
Council he further explained that there existed 12 to 15 adequate-sized office spaces; currently
there are five lessees; and that as tenants have left, they have not been replaced pending
decisions by Council regarding the future use of
the building.City Manager John Sibley stated that the possibility of utilizing the building for
expansion of City Hall was considered, that other locations are being analyzed as well, and that a
report will be brought back to Council for a policy decision in
the future.Mayor pro tem Smith stated her support for the repairs to the building and at 109 years
old, the building was in need of the upgrades and repairs to prevent it from falling into
disrepair. She added that any changes to the building should be done to the Secretary of the
Interior Standards and reviewed by the Design Review Committee. She noted the current opportunity to rent
it out,that being occupied could help prevent vandalism. She indicated that its proximity to
the Library and Civic Center affords an opportunity for growth in the future, but also indicated her
interest in seeing options for
the building.Councilmember Bilodeau asked to see a plan for the long-term use of the building, as
well as the possibility
of selling it.Mayor Cavecche stated that she had not supported the purchase of the building, but
that now as owners, the Agency has a responsibility to maintain the investment. She stated
her interest in seeing the options to be presented to the Council in the future
regarding the
building.MOTION -
Smith SECOND -Murphy AYES -Smith, Murphy,
Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau Moved to approve Plans and Specifications and authorized advertising for
the Royer Building 307 E.
Chapman project (SP-9222).
8. LEGAL
ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES April 14, 2009
9. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
NOTE: The Agency did not recess.
a. To consider and take possible action upon such other matters as are orally announced by the
General Counsel, Executive Director of the Board of Directors prior to such recess unless the
motion to recess indicates any of the matters will not be considered in Closed Session.
10. ADJOURNMENT -The Agency adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Declaration of the Clerk of the Orange Redevelopment Agency, Mary E. Murphy, declaring
posting of Orange Redevelopment Agency Agenda of a regular meeting of April 14, 2009 at
Orange Civic Center kiosk, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, and the Main Public
Library at 407 E. Chapman; 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
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