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RA1994/08/09Anaheim Civic Center, ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 9. 1994, 5 :00 P.M. PRESENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None PRESENT: CITY MANAGER: James Ruth CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White SECRETARY: Leonora N. Sohl EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Lisa Stipkovich A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency was posted at 3:00 p.m. on August 5, 1994 at the Civic Center kiosk, containing all items as shown herein. Chairman Daly called the regular meeting of the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency to order at 5:42 p.m. FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY in the amount of $219,013.01 in accordance with the 1994 -95 Budget, were approved. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no additions to agenda items. ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: Jeff Kirsch. His comment is relative to the first item, the proposed Recovery Plan for the Anaheim Stadium Project. The public hearing portion was closed at the last meeting. He re- emphasized that $9 million of tax money has a higher priority for him than the private profits of those who are tenants of Anaheim Stadium. The project is unnecessary for its stated, named purpose. Closing the gap of meeting a mere $500,000 amount to complete the repairs that the City has already advanced shows him the project is unnecessary for that purpose. Mayor Daly reconvened the meeting of the City Council for a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency /City Council and Community Redevelopment Commission. Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Commission, Paul McMillan called the commission to order. Commission Members present: Paul McMillan, Paul Bostwick, Thomas Holguin, Bob Linn, Cheryl Perreira, Mary Ruth Pinson, Doug Renner. Commission Members absent: None. 1. 161: 5:00 P.M. CONTINUED JOINT MEETING - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY /CITY COUNCIL /COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE PROPOSED RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT: This hearing was continued from the meeting of August 2, 1994, to this date. The Public Hearing portion was closed at the meeting of August 2, 1994 (see minutes of that date). Lisa Stipkovich, Executive Director of Community Development. She re- introduced the item noting that it was continued from the meeting of August 2, 1994 to this date. She noted that at approximately 3:57 p.m. today, a letter from Augustini and Wheeler was received, faxed to the City Clerk's office in connection with the public hearing and copied for the Council, Agency and Commission Members, (made a part of the record). Mayor /Chairman Daly asked to hear from the City Attorney regarding the letter received. 94 -57 Anaheim Civic Center, ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 9, 1994, 5:00 P.M. City Attorney Jack White. He has reviewed the contents of the letter and because the public participation portion of the hearing was closed last Tuesday, has deemed that the letter is untimely and under the requirements of applicable law, need not be responded to nor should it be considered as part of the hearing. Mayor /Chairman Daly asked to hear from the Executive Director of Community Development. Lisa Stipkovich, Executive Director of Community Development. She briefed the joint meeting on some of the actions staff has taken since last week's meeting. They have prepared documents and submitted them to the Agency /Council /Commission as part of their regular agenda packet. Most of the items reflect a change due to the proposed change in the name of the project simplifying it to the Anaheim Stadium Recovery Project. There are also other minor changes as noted in the staff report. She also submitted for the record written responses to written objections in the form of Exhibit A to the resolution being proposed for adoption by the Council and Agency. She then briefed the findings as contained in Exhibit A (made a part of the record) pages 1 -3, regarding the following: claim of inadequate notice, claim of inclusion, claim of improper interference, claim of failure to comply with CEQA, claim of failure to show that the plan is consistent with the general plan and claim of improper reallocation of tax increment funds. She then summarized the oral objections voiced at the previous meeting consolidating them into general areas of concern. Several questions and comments were put forth relating to the need for the project area, the timing of the disaster and when the repairs were completed and the need to go forward beyond the disaster repairs and dealing with long term problems, retention or addition of a sports franchise and was it appropriate to look at that issue. The need to go forward as soon as possible was to mitigate losses of revenue and to comply with contractual obligations. There is no limitation on the project, once it is adopted, to only deal with the disaster and when adopted becomes a redevelopment area. It would be short sighted for the Agency not to use the plan as a partial tool to assist the City in the real challenges it faces today and in the future. The objectives are appropriate and fully allowed under state law. Relative to the reallocation of taxes, economic feasibility and amount of funds actually needed, disaster law provides for redistribution of property taxes just as any other redevelopment project. The current tax base still goes to those tax entities. The Agency must pay a specific portion of the new tax increment to all the taxing agencies as defined by the redevelopment law effective January 1, 1994. Relative to the report to the Council, it is a feasibility analysis as to whether the project makes sense economically. The report is not intended to address any future plans which may result from other land use action and the economic analysis the City is currently undertaking. Relative to surrounding parcels not needing redevelopment, she re- emphasized that the only portion of the area being considered for the Disaster Project designation is the Stadium and City owned parcels. Mayor /Chairman Daly asked if there were any questions of Council, Agency or Commission Members. If none, the separate bodies will now take action on the matters before them. 94 -58 Anaheim Civic Center, ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 9, 1994, 5 :00 P.M. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: MOTION: Commission Member Bostwick moved to approve the modification to the Rules Governing Participation and Preferences by Property Owners and Re -Entry and Preferences by Business Occupants in the Anaheim Stadium Project and recommending that the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency approve and adopt said Rules. Commission Member Renner seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: Commission Member Holquin moved to approve a revised report to City Council on the Proposed Recovery Plan for the Anaheim Stadium Project and authorizing submittal of the Report to the City Council. Commissioner Perreira seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Linn offered Resolution No. CRC94 -6 for adoption approving and adopting the Recovery Plan for the Anaheim Stadium Project, and recommending City Council approval. Commissioner Holquin seconded the offering of the resolution. The resolution was adopted all ayes. RESOLUTION NO. CRC94 -6: (COMM REDEV COMM) APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT, AND RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Agency Member Daly offered Resolutions ARA94 -11 through ARA94 -14, both inclusive, for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. ARA94 -11: A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FINDING THAT THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT IS EXEMPT, BY STATUTE, FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF CEQA. RESOLUTION NO. ARA94 -12: A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING RULES GOVERNING PARTICIPATION AND PREFERENCES BY PROPERTY OWNERS AND RE -ENTRY AND PREFERENCES BY BUSINESS OCCUPANTS IN THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT. RESOLUTION NO. ARA94 -13: A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT, AND RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. RESOLUTION NO. ARA94 -14: A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FINDING THAT THE USE OF TAXES ALLOCATED FROM THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND INCREASING THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPLY OF LOW AND MODERATE- INCOME HOUSING OUTSIDE THE PROJECT AREA WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT. Roll Call Vote on Resolution Nos. ARA94 -11 through ARA94R -14, both inclusive, for adoption: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None The Chairman declared Resolution Nos. ARA94 -11 through ARA94 -14, both inclusive, duly passed and adopted. 94 -59 Anaheim Civic Center, ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 9, 1994, 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL: Council Member Daly offered Resolutions 94R -185 through 94R -188, both inclusive, for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 94R -185: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM RECEIVING THE PROPOSED RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT AND THE AGENCY'S REPORT ON THE RECOVERY PLAN. RESOLUTION NO. 94R -186: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING THAT THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT IS EXEMPT, BY STATUTE, FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF CEQA. RESOLUTION NO. 94R -187: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING THAT THE USE OF TAXES ALLOCATED FROM THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND INCREASING THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPLY OF LOW - AND MODERATE- INCOhz HOUSING OUTSIDE THE PROJECT AREA WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT. RESOLUTION NO. 94R -188: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM OVERRULING ORAL OBJECTIONS AND ADOPTING WRITTEN FINDINGS IN RESPONSE TO WRITTEN OBJECTIONS RECEIVED AND OVERRULING SUCH WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THE RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT. Roll Call Vote on Resolution Nos. 94R -185 through 94R -188, both inclusive, for adoption: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 94R -185 through 94R -188, both inclusive, duly passed and adopted. Council Member Daly offered Ordinance No. 5442 as an urgency ordinance for adoption approving and adopting the Recovery Plan for the Anaheim Stadium Project. Refer to Ordinance Book. City attorney Jack White then read Ordinance 5442 in full. ORDINANCE NO. 5442 (UP!'ENCY): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE ANAHEIM STADIUM PROJECT. Roll Call Vote on Ordinance No. 5442 for adoption: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 5442 duly passed and adopted. ADJOURNMENT - COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Chairman McMillan moved to adjourn the Community Redevelopment Commission meeting. Commissioner Linn seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (6:34 p.m.) 94 -60 Anaheim Civic Center, ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 9, 1994, 5:00 P.M. ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 P.M. JOINT PUBLIC HEAR ING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL: 2. 123: DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH DISC MANUFACTURING INC To consider adopting a Resolution approving the Disposition and Development Agreement (in final form) by and among the City of Anaheim, the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, and Disc Manufacturing, Inc. Submitted was joint report dated August 9, 1994 from the Community Development Department and Utilities Department recommending approval of the Disposition and Development Agreement. The report gave the background of the proposal as well as a discussion and a summary of the Agreement. Lisa Stipkovich, Executive Director of Community Development first noted the actions that were to be taken by the Council /Agency on the subject and subsequently highlighted the Agreement (see summary as contained in Staff Report of August 9, 1994). She also summarized what the Utilities Department is contributing to the proposal. Mayor /Chairman Daly opened the public hearing and asked to hear from anyone who wished to speak on the subject Disposition and Development Agreement with Disc Manufacturing, Inc. No one spoke either in favor or in opposition. Mayor /Chairman Daly closed the public hearing. Agency Member Daly offered Resolution ARA94 -15 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. ARA94 -15: A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, AND DISC MANUFACTURING INC., AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Roll Call Vote on Resolution No. ARA94 -15 for adoption: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: done ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None The Chairman declared Resolution No. ARA94 -15 duly passed and adopted. Council Member Daly offered Resolution No. 94R -189 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 94R -189: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM CONSENTING TO THE APPROVAL BY THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DDA) BY AND AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, AND DISC MANUFACTURING INC., AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 94 -61 Anaheim Civic Center, ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 9, 1994, 5 :00 P.M. Roll Call Vote on Resolution No. 94R -189 for adoption: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 94R -189 duly passed and adopted. MOTION: Agency Member Pickler moved to approve the DDA, in substantially final form, by and among the City, the Agency and DMI, with such changes as are in substantial conformance with the attached Agreement. Agency Member Simpson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. 5:00 P.M. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL: 3. 123: DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DISNEY GOALS INC AND DCSR INC. • AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS• AND APPROVING BASIC CONCEPT DRAWINGS: To consider adopting a Resolution approving the Disposition and Development Agreement (in final form) by and among the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, Disney GOALS, Inc., and DCSR, Inc., and making certain findings in connection therewith; and approving the Basic Concept Drawings, conditioned on review and approval of landscape plans, related to the Community Ice Rink. Submitted was report dated August 9, 1994 from the Community Development Department, Lisa Stipkovich, outlining a number of technical and clarifying revisions made to the version of the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) which was submitted in the Council /Agency agenda packet. (See items 1 -17 on page 1 and 2 of the report.) Submitted for today's meeting was Supplemental Staff Report dated August 9, 1994, also from Lisa Stipkovich. Lisa Stipkovich. This is a joint public hearing which is required by redevelopment law wherever a disposition or sale of land is involved. She then gave a brief overview of the terms of the agreement (DDA) by and between Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, Disney GOALS, Inc., and DCSR, Inc.). She also briefed the analysis of the summary provided by Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. It shows that the Agency has expended approximately $3.4 million in acquiring this site and off site improvements and also parking either in a structure or flat parking to accommodate the use. A total of $4.3 million was then used to establish the amount of services Disney would have to provide ongoing to the City for 30 years. She then explained the process that was followed. In concluding, she statcd staff is recommending that the Agreement be adopted. The project is not only economically sound in terms of services being provided in exchange for the land but also, believes it will be the catalyst for other development in downtown, and complements the other commercial and civic uses. She also pointed out that approval of building materials should have been included. That item is being added at this time. 94 -62 Anaheim Civic Center, ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 9, 1994, 5:00 P.N. Bruce Berg, Director of Development and President of Disney GOALS, commented that this is a project they have been working on for over a year. They are very excited about the prospect of building the ice rink in downtown Anaheim. As with all Disney projects, they place emphasis on the quality of service they provide and the quality of design. They hired the Frank Gehry Firm, Frank Gehry and Associates, world famous architects. He then gave the background of the project from its inception to date. David Wilke, Founder of the Disney GOALS Program. He explained the ground work he laid since he has been in the City visiting various neighborhoods and promoting the program. The idea of working in troubled neighborhoods is what they are doing - in Jeffrey Lynne, Ponderosa Park and Guinida Lane. Those are the areas they are going into the first year. His extensive presentation covered the specifics of the program. Michael Kellerman, Firm of Frank Gehry & Associates. The rink is intended to be as dynamic as the program Disney is trying to institute. He then briefed the plans working from the posted exhibits, site plans, elevations and the interior. A model was also displayed. It is a dual rink facility with an NHL size rink and an Olympic size rink and will include a pro shop, a large sky lit lobby, skate rental and snack bar. They are also trying to preserve views into both of the rinks. He then explained the signage and the building materials. The exterior of the building will be aluminum which is etched and has a clear anodizing. It will have a certain amount of brightness to it. (He showed a sample of the material to be used.) Mr. Kellerman then explained for Mayor /Chairman Daly that the anodizing is intended to preserve the longevity of the material allowing what is considered a life time quality, perhaps for 25 years. It should be low maintenance and preserve the appearance of the building throughout its life. Mayor /Chairman Daly open the public hearing. Jeff Kirsch, 2661 W. Palais, Anaheim. He is wondering how parking demands are intended to be satisfied since the proposal is a parking intensive use and will it leave sufficient parking for the satellite campus of a local academic institution proposed on a nearby parcel. Further, they are trading a piece of land with a value of $4.3 million for programs over time. He asked what mechanisms exist in the agreements to assure that there will be the ability to provide those programs for the full time. Phil Knypstra, 2520 Gelid Avenue, Anaheim. He asked if this will have any economic impact on the new skating rink located on Cerritos. Also is Disney going to own the property and is the $4.3 million going to part of the property tax base plus the cost of construction. If so, he feels the proposal is a good one. Andy Jimenez, Anaheim Police Department. He represents the Anaheim HEAT, a hockey team made up of Anaheim fire fighters and police officers. He explained the goal of the Anaheim HEAT is to introduce hockey to the youth of Anaheim and, in addition, raise money for children's organizations and the youth of the community to combat gangs and drugs. (He submitted an explanation sheet signets by Ftre Chief Jeff Bowman.) After explaining some details of the program, he confirmed that Anaheim HEAT is in support of the Disney GOALS and the proposed community ice rink. 94 -63 Anaheim Civic Center, ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 9, 1994, 5:00 P.M. William Taormina, P.O. Box 209, Anaheim. He expressed how happy he was over the project proposed today. He has lived in Anaheim for 43 years, owns property in the City and lives within a few blocks of the site of the ice rink. He obtained all the public information on the project and shared it with 400 people at a July 4th block party attended by area residents. He then read the letter which he subsequently submitted to the Council, the first sentence of which stated, "It is with a great deal of pride and anticipation that I express to you my absolute support of the Disney GOALS Project slated for downtown Anaheim." Mayor /Chairman Daly closed the public hearing. Mayor /Chairman Daly. Mr. Taurmina's comments reflect a lot of what he has heard relative to the proposed project. It is going to be a real milestone for all of the City and the beginning of many good things that are going to happen. The architect then answered questions posed by Council /Agency Members relative to uses, signage, parking, etc. Lisa Stipkovich then answered questions posed by members of the public relative to adequacy of parking, how they are going to insure that services will be provided for the 30 year term, and the property tax issue noting that the property is going to be on the tax rolls which will reflect the land value and improvements. She then answered additional questions posed by the Mayor /Chairman relative to hardscape and landscape and additional questions relative to parking. She emphasized that the hardscape and landscape issues will be coming back at a later date as well as the other matters discussed. All they are asking for tonight is approval of the basic concept drawings and added to that approval of the specific building materials. Agency Member Pickler offered Resolution ARA94 -16 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. ARA94 -16: A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DISNEY GOALS, INC, AND DCSR, INC., AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. Roll Call Vote on Resolution No. ARA94 -16 for adoption: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None The Chairman declared Resolution No. ARA94 -16 duly passed and adopted. Council Member Pickler offered Resolution 94 -190 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 94R -190: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM CONSENTING TO THE APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DISNEY GOALS, INC, AND DCSR, INC., AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. 94 -64 Anaheim Civic Center, ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 9, 1994, 5:00 P.M. Roll Call Vote on Resolution No. 94R -190 for adoption: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 94R -190 duly passed and adopted. MOTION: Agency Member Pickler moved to approve the basic concept drawings related to the community ice rink including the proposed building materials as explained and shown by the architects representative. Agency Member Daly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. The City Council meeting was then recessed until after the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting and the meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority. (7:30 p.m.) ADJOURNMENT: Agency Member Daly moved to adjourn the meeting of the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, Agency Member Simpson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (7:31 p.m.) v- LEONORA N. SOHL, SECRETARY 94 -65