HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA MINUTES 1989 07 17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
JULY 17, 1989
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kennedy at 9:47 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin,
California.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Ursula E. Kennedy, Chairperson
Richard B. Edgar, Chairperson Pro Tem
Ronald B. Hoesterey
John Kelly
Earl J. Prescott
Members Absent: None
Others Present: William A. Huston, Executive Director/City Manager
James G. Rourke, City Attorney
Christine Shingleton, Director/Comm. Development
Fred Wakefield, Acting Chief of Police
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works
Royleen White, Director/Community & Adm. Services
Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent
Laura Kuhn, Senior Planner
Valerie Whiteman, Deputy City Clerk
Approximately 10 in the audience
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 19, 1989, REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by HoestereV, seconded by Edqar, to approve the
Minutes of June 19, 1989.
The motion carried 5-0,
~ ! 4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edqar, to approve subject
demands in the amount of $9,184.98 (6/23/89) and $82,267.93
(7/i0/s9). 60
The motion carried
5o CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE - GRISET PROPERTY/NEWPORT AVENUE AT OLD
IRVINE
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edqar, to receive and file
subject report,
The motion Carried 5-0. 60
6. DESIGNREVIEW 89-27 - RETAIL CENTER, NEWPORT AVENUE AND MAIN STREET
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edqar, to approve the
following:
1. Certify the Negative Declaration as adequate for the project
by adoption of the following Resolution No. RDA 89-17 as
submitted or revised:
~ : RESOLUTION NO. RDA 89-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
! REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR
DESIGN REVIEW 89-27, INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
2. Approve Design Review 89-21 by the adoption of the following
Resolution No. RDA 89-18 as submitted or revised:
RESOLUTION NO. RDA 89-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW 89-27, AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF A 18,200 SQUARE FOOT
RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER AT 13662 NEWPORT AVENUE
The motion carried 5-0. 60
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7. CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE - PROPERTY OWNED BY PAT LESTER, 12932
NEWPORT AVENUE AT IRVINE BOULEVARD
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kelly, that the City Council
issue a Certificate of Conformance to Pat Lester for his property
located at 12932 Newport Avenue°
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar spoke in opposition to the motion based on __
information in the staff report indicating there were numerous non-,
conforming areas existing on the property and to issue a
Certificate of Conformance with those deficiencies would be ~'
irresponsible.
Councilman Prescott said the existing conditions were
,,grandfathered in" and, because the shopping center could not be
duplicated by current building code and did not meet the taste
standards of the City Council, it did not mean it was illegal and
for the City to withhold a Certificate of Conformance was a misuse
of power, reflected negatively upon the shopping center and its
property value°
Christins shingleton, Director of Community Development, responded
that the property was not in conformity with the Redevelopment
Plan. The property owner had indicated, through communication with
staff, that he currently had a program to renovate the property and
bring it into conformity. This was not a denial at this time, but
rather a delay°
Mayor Kennedy asked for clarification from staff. Was the owner
requesting a Certificate of Conformance without meeting the
standards or was he willing to cooperate with staff in an effort
to comply?
Laura Kuhn, Senior Planner, replied that staff had communicated!
with Mr. Maxim, who represented the property owner and both were
eager to work with staff on a renovation program for the center to
gain a Certificate of Compliance. She gave a slide presentation
showing the areas of non-conformance and other site conditions.
Mr. Maxim stated Mr. Lester's main concern was upgrading his
property at considerable expense and then losing it through eminent
domain. The owner may not be able to conform to every specific
requirement but was interested in a renovation program and had come
to an agreement with staff on most of the issues. Mr. Lester was
not requesting the Certificate of Conformance at this time°
As a substitute motion, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edqar,
to continue this matter indefinitely.
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar stated he was looking forward to having the
shopping center renovated and it was an excellent opportunity for
the Redevelopment Agency to provide some financial support by
upgrading the curbs, gutters, and sidewalks and possibly issue
variances to accommodate other site improvements.
The substitute motion carried 5-0 and the oriqinal motion failed
2-3, Kennedy, Edgar and Hoesterey opposed. 60
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WORKSHOPS AT LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
CONFERENCE
Mayor Kennedy encouraged Councilmembers to attend the
Redevelopment Agency workshops offered at the League of
California Cities Conference to further their education in
Redevelopment law.
B. STATUS REPORT ON THE WARNER AVENUE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar requested an update on the Warher Avenue
bridge construction project.
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C. STATUS REPORT ON BANNER POLES/CITY ENTRANCE SIGNS
Councilman Prescott requested a status report on the City's
entrance sign and banner pole programs.
D. ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER
Councilman Hoesterey requested the City Attorney provide
guidance on correct Robert's Rules of Order procedure
pertaining to original motions and substitute motions. ~I
9. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:10 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to the next Regular
Meeting on Monday, August 7, 1989, at 7:00 p.m.
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