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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA MINUTES 09-08-81M~3~JTKS~AI~ULAR~ oF~mtJm'nL'VELOL~I~ITAG~ICY~ THE CIT~~N, ea~.TFO~XA August 17, 1981 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pro Tem~ore Hoesterey at 3:47 p.m. in the City council Cb-tubers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, california. ~. ~I~JT.T. rTAT.T. Agency M-mhers Present: Agency M-mhers Absent: Others Presents Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli Sharp ' James G. Rourke, City Attorney Charles Thayer, Interim City Manager Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Mike Brot-m-~kle, Co~n. Dev. Director Dale Wick, Assistant City Engineer Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Ronald Nault, Finance Director Royleen White, Community Services Director Nancy Miller, Administrative Aide Approximately 15 in the audience 3. APPROVA~ OF ~ - August 3, 1981. It was moved b~ Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the minutes of the August 3, 1981, meeting. Carried 3-0, Kennedy abstained, Sharp absent. The Comm,mity Development Director provided the staff report and recomen- dations, and reported that on August l~ a meeting was held with several businesspersons of the immediate area (Messrs. Lindquist, Gailbreth, John and Tom Prescott, Sy Nozick, Walt Fre~rickson, and Margaret Porringer) along with representatives from Tustin News and Gfeller Development Com- pany to discuss the proposed plaza improvements on uC# Street, where it was the consensus that the parking structure development is a forward- moving project. One businessm~n did state concerns re closing off the block as it will deter large trucks from using the route into the indus- trial area. In response to Mrs. Kennedy, the Comm,mity Development Direc- tor reported that only those property owners adjacent to the project area (#C# Street from Main to Sixth) which will be directly affected ware invited to the meeting. Walter Flaherty, 190 E1 Camino Real, stated his objections to the proposed project and closure of #C# Street. The Comunity Development Director responded to Mr. Flaherty's request for information on the cost of the project. Bill Moses, F~itor of Tustin News, spoke in opposition to the closure of "CS Street. He requested a traffic count on "C" Street, but the Interim City Manager indicated that with the absence of the City Engineer, the information was not available. Howard Jamieson, Sr. Minister of Tustin Presbyterian Church, expressed concerns on the closure of "C# Street as it would affect the traffic flow on Main Street at the intersections of "B# and "C# Streets. Doug Gfeller, Gfeller Development Company, responded to co-~ents made by speakers in opposition to the project and/or closure of "C# Street. He apologized for the appearance of the construction site and indicated that the only modifications being mede to the Stevens House are to remove any remodeling and restore it to original design. The plans for "C" Street actually call for realignment and still provide for public ingress/egress, but those wanting to travel on a through route would probably utilize another street. The traffic count information has been quoted previously by staff with extensive discussions on the amount of traffic. In par- ticular, through concern over traffic on Main and "C" Streets, the realignment of "C" Street and a joint parking structure were suggested by REDEV.:..OPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Page 2, 8-17-81 City staff. Mr. Gfeller stated that his office has never received any inquiries or requests, other than favorable, for plans or information from persons with concerns on the matter. Mr. Gfeller continued that it has been his experience that where a devel- o~nent provides joint benefits to the public and private sector, there is frequently a sharing of cost. The City's contribution was arrived at on the basis that if #C" Street were not realigned, there would ultimately be a need for a traffic signal on "C# and Main which would cost the City approximately $50,000. Through the redesign of #C" Street, City staff felt the need for a signal would not materialize and, therefore, could contribute that amount to the redesign effort. The project will provide an opportunity for extra parking and a plaza in that location for weekend and after-hour usage with absolutely no conflict. A question-and-answer/discussion period followed regarding traffic move- ment, notification to and participation of area merchants, historical background of the project, and availability of information to the public. Ginny Flaherty inquired on the availability of funds for redevelopment at the entrance into downtown on North E1 Cambric Real. Councilman E~gar assured Ms. Flaherty that redeveloi~ent funding would be available for other ~owntown areas, although the ~rojects may not be identical since the needs will differ. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to continue the matter to the next meeting, with an invitation extended to area residents/merchants to attend an open workshop on the matter. Mr. Gfeller suggested that staff prepare a written report to Council in response to any questions raised at subject workshop, and relayed problems he is facing with delays on the project. The Interim City Manager sug- gested that staff could notify all those persons within the old town proj- ect area~ that questions would be taken from the tapes on specific questions/co~ents with staff response prepared for the workshopl that said workshop be held the first week in September to allow two weeks to prepare the information and notice the workshop prior to the Sept-tuber 8 Council meeting. Mr. Saltarelli stated he was agreeable to the continuance but nothing beyond the three weeks, and Mr. Gfeller concurred. Motion carried 4-0, Sharp absent. 81 As suggested by Mr. Gfeller, and with the City Attorney's concurrence, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to direct staff to prepare proper notice of intention to vacate with clarification that the matter is only under consideration at this point and that the matter will come up for a hearing before the City Council at the earliest meeting legally pos- sible to make a determination of the street vacation. Following Council/staff discussion regarding the street vacation legal process, motion carried 4-0, Sharp absent. 105 Council concurred to schedule the workshop to be held Monday, August 1981, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. 81 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to adjourn at 5:01 p.m. to the evening joint public hearing, thence to a 7:30 p.m. workshop to he held on August 31, 1981, in the Council Chambers, and thence to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 1981. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. CHAIRMAN RECORDING SECRETARY