HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA MINUTES 1989 10 02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 2, 1989
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kennedy at 9:18 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin,
California.
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
Mary E. Wynn, Recording Secretary/City Clerk
Christine Shingleton, Dir./Community Development
W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works
Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent
Randy Westrick, Recreation Supervisor
Valerie Whiteman, Deputy City Clerk
Approximately 50 in the audience
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 18, 1989, REGULAR MEETING
It was ~oved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edqa],, to approve the Minutes
of September 18, 1989. '
The ~otion carried 4-0, Mayor Kennedy abstained.
4. STATUS REPORT ON TUSTIN PROMENADE PROJECT
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, reported
staff had received correspondence from CMS Development indicating
that Marriott was no longer interested in the project site and the
developer had requested the project be reduced in size or the
Memorandum of Understanding be renegotiated with the Agency. Staff
believed further work on the Development Disposition Agreement would
be non-productive and it would not be in the Agency's best interest
to renegotiate or reduce the developer,s obligation.
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar said this was an unfortunate circumstance where
misinterpretation of City Council action and dialogue publicly
expressed by Councilmembers criticizing the legitimacy of the
project had created turmoil in the business community resulting in
the loss of $2,000,000 in additional tax revenue for the City. He
felt the revenue loss was unfortunate but far worse was members of
the building community had deliberately taken action to avoid
conducting business in Tustin because of the lack of firm Council
direction.
It was moved by Edqar, seconded by Kelly, to rescind previous
Redevelopment Agency approval of a Memorandum of Understanding on
the Tustin Promenade Project.
Councilman Prescott said this project was probably singularly most
responsible for division of the City Council experienced in the past
several months and it revolved around different philosophies on
government involvement, redevelopment and government subsidy of
private companies. He was pleased that Marriott withdrew from the
project because the taxpayers would not be giving a million dollars
to them. The subject property was prime land and did not require
subsidizing by the City.
The following member of the audience requested the public receive
more data/information pertaining to Redevelopment Agency projects:
Berklee Maughan, 14331 Green Valley, Tustin
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William Huston, City Manager, responded that all project information
was a matter of public record and available to anyone upon request.
Mayor Kennedy stated she would not attempt another Redevelopment
project without holding a workshop where everyone could meet
informally to review Redevelopment law and procedures. She did not
think the Council majority realized the lack of understanding that
the public and two of the Councilmembers had, or the problem would
not have been allowed to develop. All the information was presented__
but interpretation could be difficult.
Councilman Kelly said he was thrilled when Marriott withdrew andj
thought this project had been one of the most appalling injustices
ever proposed on an agenda- He thought it was very unfair to
subsidize competition Of local businesses with confiscated tax
dollars.
The following member of the audience expressed concern regarding the
development Of his property:
Phil Shindler, property owner in subject area
Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding future develop-
ment of the subject property.
The motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Kennedy requested the record reflect that the City Council was
interested in attempting to develop the subject property. 81 ~!
5o APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
It was moved by Edqar, seconded by Hoesterey, to approve demands in
the amount of $3,149.49. "
The motion carried 5-0. 60
6o OTHER BUSINESS - None
7. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:35 p.m.~ the meeting was adjourned to the next Regular Meeting
on Monday~ October 16, 1989, at 7:00 pomo
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