HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA MINUTES 07-16-90RE DE V .
MINUTES OF A REGULAR ME. ANG AGENCY
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF NO. 3
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 7-16-90
JULY 2, 1990
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Edgar at 8:40 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin,
California.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Richard B. Edgar, Chairperson
Charles E. Puckett, Chairperson Pro Tem
Leslie Anne Pontious
Jim Potts
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
Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager
Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director
Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent
Steve Rubin, Associate Planner
Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approximately 20 in the audience
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 18, 1990 REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Puckett, to approve the
Minutes of June 18, 1990.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Puckett, to approve demands
in the amount of $12,645.36.
Motion carried 5-0.
S. REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
(DPA) WITH RED HILL EDINGER PARTNERSHIP FOR PACIFIC COMMERCIAL
CENTER AT 1426-1481 EDINGER
The following members of the audience spoke in favor of amending the
Development Participation Agreement:
Jim Biram, 3355 Via Lido #205, Newport Beach (representing
Resco Development)
Mr. Wolfe, representing Harvest Fellowship International
Mike Ralston, representing Harvest Fellowship International
Mayor Pro Tem Puckett welcomed Harvest Fellowship to Tustin and
hoped a suitable location could be found, but he was unwilling to
modify the DPA and vote against the recommendations of the City
Attorney and staff.
Mayor Edgar said he was sympathetic to the church and the concept
of churches in commercial centers; but the Agency had spent
considerable Redevelopment funds to enhance the property and it
would be irresponsible to modify the DPA.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to deny the request for
a Development Participation Agreement modification.
Council discussion followed regarding the legality/morality of
amending the DPA; tax funds used for off-site, public improvements;
and use of tax dollars to benefit religion.
Councilmember Prescott questioned, as a means of compromise, if the
Council would be willing to amend the agreement if a favorable
opinion was received from the Sacramento Legislative Counsel.
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James Rourke, City Attorney, responded that it was not a matter of
legality. The Agency was required to make certain findings in the
matter as set forth in his memorandum (that to permit a church on
the property would further the Redevelopment Plan of the South
Central Redevelopment Project Area and would be consistent with the
requirements and limitations of the California Community
Redevelopment Law).
The following member of the audience spoke in favor of amending the
Development Participation Agreement:
Zipora Shifberg-Mencher, 16282 Main Street #3B, Tustin
Motion carried 3-2, Potts and Prescott opposed.
Mayor Pro Tem Puckett urged staff to continue assisting Harvest
Fellowship in locating a suitable church site within Tustin.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
The Council invited everyone to attend the 4th of July
celebration at Tustin High School.
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent, stated residents should
avoid E1 Camino Real and utilize parking facilities at Lambert
School, Red Hill Shopping Center, Saltarelli Realty and the
Church on Red Hill.
7. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:05 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to the next Regular Meeting
on July 16, 1990, at 7:00 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON
RECORDING SECRETARY