Community Redevelopment 1996/10/23 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES
October 23, 1996
4:OOp.m.
PRESENT: Holguin, Linn, McMillan, Perreira, Pinson, Renner
ABSENT: Sheldon
STAFF: REDEVJECONOMIC DEV. MGR., Richard Bruckner
REDEV. MGR., Brad Hobson
REDEV. PROPERTY SERVICES MGR., Rob Zur Schmiede
SENIOR SECRETARY, Jan Jensen
Commissioner Pinson Called the meeting to order at 4:10p.m.
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Pinson announced that on December 10, 1996 at 3:OOp.m. in the City
Council Chambers, the City Council will conduct a workshop on the redesign of the
Anaheim Stadium. The Redevelopment Commission has been invited to attend.
Mr. Zur Schmiede stated they are proposing to schedule a follow -up meeting on the
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Brookhurst Corridor plan on November 20, 1996. The Agency will be asking the
Redevelopment Commission to host the public community meeting.
DISCUSSION:
A. Downtown Vision Update
Commissioner Pinson stated the format for the Downtown Vision Update is an
information session. No action will be taken. Commissioner Pinson introduced Lisa
Stipkovich, Executive Director, Community Development.
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Ms. Stipkovich gave a brief overview of the Downtown Association. She introduced the
Chairman of the proposed Downtown Association, John Machiaverna. She asked
Mr. Machiaverna to give them an update on the status of the Association and the Steering
Committee.
Mr. Machiaverna stated the Steering Committee's first order of business was to create a
Mission Statement. He read the Mission Statement into the record. He stated in the next
couple of weeks they will be meeting with other businesses and property owners to secure
their support for the Downtown Anaheim Association. The special events marketing
subcommittees will be meeting in the near future to discuss a marketing plan and to
develop a special events calendar. Upcoming events are as follows: Fall Festival,
October 26, 1996; Holiday Tree dedication; Tree Lighting ceremony December 6, 1996;
Holiday Craft Faire, December 7 -8, 1996; and the Nutcracker Holiday Festival
December 6 -8, and 13 -15, 1996. He handed out brochures.
Ms. Stipkovich stated they are meeting today to discuss the Visioning Session and to have
Frank Fuller, Architect, give a report regarding the Visioning Session. She explained that
the Redevelopment Commission is the entity that handles all of the land use and design
control issues for the Agency. The City Council, who is also the Redevelopment Agency,
relies very heavily on the opinion of the Redevelopment Commission. Ms. Stipkovich
introduced Frank Fuller, Principal Architect with Elbasani & Logan Architects.
Mr. Fuller gave a review of the updated plan for the downtown and summarized the
purpose and intent of the September 11, 1996 Downtown Visioning Sessions. A summary
of the community's ideas and suggestions which were presented at the Downtown
Visioning Session were distributed to those in attendance and is herein made a part of the
record. (See attached Downtown Anaheim Visioning Session Recap).
Mr. Fuller responded to questions and concerns regarding his updated plan for downtown.
Commissioner Linn suggested we capitalize on Anaheim's German heritage.
Commissioner Renner asked what Koll was looking for in terms of a tenant mix and how
long does their development contract run? Ms. Stipkovich stated they are currently
speaking to a couple of office users. Koll has development rights to bring in specific
projects by the end of next year. The Agency has been working with Koll to obtain more
flexibility on that deadline and to give the Agency the right to negotiate with anyone.
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Commissioner Renner stated he likes the idea and the concept presented, however they
still do need the ability to market some of the properties. He would like to see some cost
estimates.
Commissioner Pinson asked if they still had the option of the Science and Discovery use?
Ms. Stipkovich indicated that is still an option.
Commissioner Holguin inquired about the Freedman Forum and future use of the theater.
A brief discussion ensued about the status of the building.
Ms. Stipkovich stated the next step would be for the Commission to formerly make a
recommendation. Staff will come back to the Commission with more specific phasing and
cost estimates.
Commissioner Pinson asked how Commissioner Renner saw the plan accommodating the
Museum? Commissioner Renner stated he envisioned a similar type of open air public
area that would be a shared use or gathering place for the Museum visitors as well as
adjacent development. He shared his concerns regarding the Museum handicapped
access.
Discussion closed. No action taken.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS:
Commissioner Linn asked if the Police Department had anything they could consider that
would enhance their downtown program? Chief Gaston commented on activities in Palm
Springs.
Commissioner Perreira stated this is a great plan. She was particularly interested in the
cost aspects.
Commissioner Holguin commented the financial impact would help the downtown area.
Commissioner Renner stated he has been wanting to see something like this for quite some
time. The Agency has his support.
Commissioner Linn suggested in the future, if the Commission is to make a
recommendation, that it requires four (4) yes votes.
Commissioner Linn expressed his concerns regarding the handicapped access for
depositing mail at the new Post Office.
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Mr. Zur Schmiede explained there will be drop off boxes installed. The building itself is
completely handicapped accessible. Further discussion took place regarding the original
size of the site.
Commissioner Linn had some further concerns regarding the new Post Office.
Commissioner Pinson suggested this item be agendized for a future meeting.
Commissioner Linn would like more information on the handicapped parking at the new
Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Perreira moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:20p.m. Seconded by
Commissioner McMillan.
Respectfully Submitted,
an Jens
Senior Secretary
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