HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA MINUTES 1985 06 03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 3, 1985
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Greinke in the
City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California.
2, ROLL CALL
Agency Members Present: Frank H, Greinke, Chairman
Donald J. Saltarelli, Chairman Pro Tem
Richard B. Edgar
Ronald B. Hoesterey
Ursula E. Kennedy
Agency Members Absent: None
Others Present: William A. Huston, Exec. Director/City Manager
James G. Rourke, City Attorney
Mary E. Wynn, Recording Secretary/City Clerk
Donald D. Lamm, Com. Development Director
Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police
Robert S. Ledendecker, Director of Public Works
Royleer A. White, Dir. of Com. & Admin. Srvcs.
Janet Hester, Administrative Secretary
Approximately 15 in the audience
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Hoestere~, seconded by Edgar, to approve Minutes of the
May 20, 1985, Regular Meeting. The motion carried 5-0.
4, APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoestere~, to approve demands in the
amount of $135,565.99 for the month of April, 1985, as recommended by the
Finance Director. Motion carried 5-0. 60
5. SOUTH/CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION NO. RDA 85-4
As recommended in the inter-com dated June 3, 1985, prepared by the Com-
munity Development Department, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Salta-
relli, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION NO, RDA 85-4 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN DETERMINING THE ADEQUACY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (EIR 85-1) AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT FOR THE SOUTH/CENTRAL REDEVELOP-
MENT PROJECT
The motion carried 5-0, 60
6. EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS ACQUISITION OF NEWFORTH CENTER LEASEHOLD
INTERESTS
The staff report and recommendation were presented by the Executive Direc-
tor as ~ontained in his inter-com dated June 3, 1985,
The Executive Director reviewed Agency actions to date regarding the New-
forth Shopping Center. Also, the Agency authorized retention of various
consultants to negotiate with tenants on its behalf to assist them with
either relocation benefits or in-lieu (of relocation) benefits, together
with payment for business fixtures and equipment. He reported that offers
have been made to all tenants for their leasehold interest (value of lease
on their business) plus fixtures and equipment, according to appraisal.
Two or three tenants have settled, and all other tenants are in the pro-
cess of negotiating a settlement. However, staff feels a time certain is
needed for the project to move ahead. The condemnation process does not
preclude continued negotiations with tenants (which will be done through
various agents), but it does establish a time certain where if a conclu-
sion cannot be reached, there is a process which establishes what the
settlement should be. ,
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The City Attorney explained the eminent domain proceedings. He stated
that the Agency will, as indicated by the Executive Director, continue to
negotiate and hopefully arrive at agreements with all tenants. In the
event that there are tenants with whom agreement has not been reached
within 90 days from filing of action, the Agency would be in a position to
take possession through a court order. Even then, any tenants who had not
agreed would still have the right to have their claims decided by the
court as to what amount they are entitled to be paid.
Chairman Greinke noted that this was not a public hearing, and he invited
speakers on the matter to come forward.
Doreen Jacobs, proprietor of the Electric Eye, read a statement dated
June 3, 1985, in response to the four points contained in a letter from
the Redevelopment Agency.
Lew Elliott, speaking on behalf of P & M Gas Station at 12999 Newport
Avenue, requested possible incorporation of the station's operation in
redevelopment of the Newforth Center.
There were no other speakers on the matter.
In response to Mr. Hoesterey, the City Attorney stated that offers have
been made to all Newforth Center tenants.
It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to adopt the following:
RESOLOTION NO. RDA 85-5 - A RESOLUTION OF THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN SUBLEASE HOLD INTER-
ESTS IN REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CONDEM-
NATION
The City Attorney responded to Mrs. Kennedy's questions pertaining to
eminent domain procedures. Agency discussion followed.
The motion carried 4-1, Kennedy opposed. 85
7. EXTENSION OF NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT - BURNETT-EHLINE PROPERTIES (NEWFORTH
CENTER)
As recommended in the inter-com dated June 3, 1985, prepared by the Execu-
tive Director, it was moved by Hoestere~, seconded by Edgar, to authorize
a 60 day extension of the Negotiation Agreement between Che Agency and
Burnett-Ehline Properties.
In response to Mr. Edgar, the Executive Director stated that scheduled on
the July i Agency agenda is a presentation by Burnett-Ehline which details
all terms and conditions for the project to proceed, along with site
plans, elevations, etc. Chairman Greinke voiced support of a 30-day
extension rather than a 60-day extension.
Mr. Edgar suggested a substitute motion which would tie into the July 1
meeting, plus an "x" number of days beyond that. Mr. Saltarelli stated
that the 60-day extension was not drawing out the negotiating period, but
simply allowing sufficient time to complete the necessary paperwork. The
City Attorney and Executive Director assured Agency members that Burnett-
Ehline has been very cooperative and has not been delaying negotiations.
Following further Agency/staff discussion, a substitute motion was made by
Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to authorize a 30 day extension of the Nego-
tiation Agreement between the Agency and Burnett-Ehline Properties. Car-
ried 5-0. 60
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. by unanimous informal consent.
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