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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA MINUTES 1996 03 04 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MARCH 4, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Potts at 8:25 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California- ROLL CALL Members Present: Jim Potts, Chairperson Tracy A. Worley, Chairperson Pro Tem Mike Doyle Thomas R. Saltarelli Members Absent: Jeffery M. Thomas Recording Secretary: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, Exec. Dir./City Manager Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Christins Shingleton, Asst. Executive Director George Jeffries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Com. Dev- W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Mike Henley, Director of Community Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Dave Gottlieb, Redevelopment Project Manager Scott Reekstin, Associate Planner Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./CommunitY Dev- Bettie Correa, Senior personnel Analyst Rick Zimmer, Redevelopment Program Manager Gary Veeh, Water Services Manager Approximately 10 in the audience REGULAR BUSINESS ( ITEMS I THROUGH 5 ) 1. CLOSED SESSION See Page 2. 2.EL CAMINO REAL PLAZA PROJECT See Page 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 20, 1996 REGULAR MEETING (Agenda Order) It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to approve the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of February 20, 1996. Motion carried 4-O, Thomas absent. 4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS (Agenda Order) It was moved by Doyle, seconded by WorleY, to approve Demands in the amount of $32,818.23- Motion carried 4-Q, Thomas absent. 380-10 5. MULTI-FAMILY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT: SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD (Agenda Order) Dave Gottlieb, Redevelopment project Manager, reported that in October 1995, a Request for proposal (RFP) was issued for the Multi-FamilY Demonstration Project in the Southwest Neighborhood for the redevelopment of apartment complexes in southwest Tustin to owner-occupied units; however, the City received two unacceptable proposals. He explained that due to the interest voiced during the RFP circulation and the limited response received, staff contacted several developers who revealed that proposals were not submitted because of the high cost of the RFP. He summarized staff's recommendation to identify specific property owners/developers with financial and. technical ability and experience; begin discussions with these parties; and if appropriate, prepare and present to the Agency one or more Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreements, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Page 2, 3-4-96 ~ · allowing formal negotiations of Disposition and Development Agreements. Chairperson Pro Tem Worley supported staff recommendation and she stated the process would eliminate unnecessary delay. Chairperson Potts stated his disappointment with the RFP process because it was very restrictive; commented on the failure by staff to forward a letter from the Agency to the Building Industry Association supporting aggressive redevelopment in Southwest Tustin; informing the business community that the Agency was supportive of Progressive redevelopment; requested an Agency letter be forwarded to area businesses regarding the proposed project; requested a staff report addressing gating Kenyon Drive; and supported future! construction of senior housing. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyl,-~, to authorize staff to identify potential developers and prepare Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreements for Redevelopment Agency approval. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. 650-05 1. CLOSED SESSION At 8:35 p.m. Chairperson Potts announced that the Redevelopment Agency would recess to closed session to confer with general counsel regard~eal property acquisition at 14001 and 14011 Newport Avenue; 730, 750 and 770 E1 Camino Real; 725, 600-712 E1 Camino Way; Tustin, California. The parties involved were: the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency and the State of California, Csik Zoltan, The Philip L. Crawford Trust of Omega Trust, Tustin Motor Lodge, the Jessee T. Anderson Trust and the William R. Zappas Trust. Chairperson Potts reconvene___._d the meeting at 9:00 p.m. 2. EL CAMINO REAL PLAZA PROJECT It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Worle~, to authorize the ExecutiVe Director to enter into negotiations for 180 days with William Zappas for the purpose of agreeing to terms for a Disposition and Development Agreement for the E1 Camino Real Plaza Project. Staff shall also attempt to hold the level of any Agency assistance in said negotiations to a level consistent with Zappas, original proposal to the Agency. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. OTHER BUSINESS - None 630-20 ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Potts adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was scheduled for Monday, March 18, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way.