RA1998/09/01ANAHEIM CIVIC CENTER, ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SEPTEMBER 1, 1998
PRESENT:CHAIRMAN: Tom Daly
PRESENT:AGENCY MEMBERS: Shirley McCracken, Tom Tait, Bob Zemel, Lou Lopez
ABSENT:AGENCY MEMBERS: None
PRESENT:CITY MANAGER: James Ruth
CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White
SECRETARY: Ann Sauvageau
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 28, 1998, at the City Hall Bulletin Board, (both outside and inside the entrance to
City Hall) containing all items as shown herein.
Chairman Daly called the regular meeting of the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency to order at 5:41 p.m.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
in the amount of
$146,369.98, for period ending August 23, 1998 and $359,790.96 for period ending August 31, 1998 in
accordance with the 1998-99 Budget, were approved.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
There were no additions to agenda items.
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
No items of public interest were addressed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS:
There were no public comments on Redevelopment Agency
agenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
On motion by Chairman Daly, seconded by Agency Member Zemel,
the following actions were authorized in accordance with the reports and recommendations furnished
each Agency Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar Agenda.
1.107: Approving an Agreement in the amount of $110,710 for demolition services with Hintz
Enterprises, Inc., and authorizing the Executive Director to execute said Agreement.
2. 161: Approving the Concept Plan for the Downtown Veterans’ Memorial to be located in the area
north of the Anaheim Museum.
Submitted was report dated August 18, 1998 from the Community Development Department
recommending that the Agency approve the Concept Plan for the Downtown Veterans’ Memorial.
Attached to the report was a copy of the plan.
Lisa Stipkovich, Executive Director of Community Development. Before the Agency tonight is a request
to approve the concept plan for the Veterans’ Memorial, a project suggested by one of Anaheim’s local
Veterans organizations and subsequently staff directed by the City Manager’s Office to create a task
force to find a suitable location in downtown. The area proposed is just north of the Anaheim Museum
(Anaheim Blvd. and Broadway). It will be the size of the current parking lot adjacent to and west of the
museum. The task force was made up of various members of the community -- the American Legion,
Redevelopment and Housing Commission, Downtown Anaheim Association, Arts Council, Museum
Board and City staff from Community Services and Community Development, City Manager’s Office and
Council Member McCracken who was a member of the Committee. The Committee/Task Force
unanimously supports the project. The artist is present to give a brief presentation and describe the
proposed memorial, Mr. Richard Turner.
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Chairman Daly noted that some of the Committee Members were present, noting that Mr. Don Ball was
in the audience; Mrs. Stipkovich stated he was the man who suggested the memorial and through his
efforts they are here tonight to present it.
Mr. Richard Turner, working from posted drawings/plans then described the concept and details for the
memorial which will undergo modification as it is finalized. A materials and color board was also
presented. (Also see the submitted Concept Plan - made a part of the record.)
Lisa Stipkovich, answering Chairman Daly, explained that relative to the design, it has been in process
for about two to three months. It will be another three-month process to finalize the construction
drawings. The one element not 100% completed relates to the actual figures that will be on the relief.
That will come back to the Agency and will be under further discussion and finalized by the committee.
Mr. Tucker, working from the drawing, pointed to the relief noting that the specific images are going to be
coming from community members and pictures they are going to bring in. It will be tied specifically to
citizens of Anaheim.
Agency Member Tait asked if the images will be in bronze; Mr. Tucker answered that ideally they are
looking at a low relief in bronze, but if bronze is beyond the budget, aluminum or some other metal will
be used depending on budgetary constraints.
Chairman Daly noted that Mrs. McCracken served on the committee; Council Member McCracken
explained that Mr. Lopez also sat in on a number of meetings since they are both liaisons to the
Redevelopment and Housing Commission. Community input was extensive. There was a great deal of
discussion and there is still some input that has to take place relative to the relief. She believes they
have developed a good plan and something that will incorporate the landscaping originally planned for
that area along with fountains that will make it very special. The memorial will recognize those from the
Anaheim community who have served in various capacities in major conflicts of the past century.
Chairman Daly. The American Legion Chapter in Anaheim helped initiate the project many months ago
and suggested an appropriate location be found. The City Manager worked with City staff and
community leaders and representatives of community groups to select the location. This will be an ideal
fit with all the other improvements, beautification, landscaping and monumentation that is occurring. He
feels this is a perfect site. It is very accessible and very much in keeping with the spirit of the downtown
rejuvenation and an especially appropriate salute to Anaheim’s Veterans.
Agency Member Zemel. He agrees with the comments. He also noted a letter dated September 1, 1998
from Rudy Escalante, Commander, AGIF Region III, American GI Forum of the U.S. indicating he did
not get a chance to give input. He asked if all Veterans’ organizations were contacted for their
comments.
Mrs. Stipkovich answered that they contacted the American Legion and the VFW. She was not aware of
this particular organization. They tried to reach out to all the organizations known to them. They would
be happy to contact the GI Forum. She wanted to emphasize, however, that what they are voting on
tonight is the concept plan which has a lot to do with landscaping and site work. The one element still
open is exactly what goes on the memorial itself. They are not asking for a determination on that and
the committee will still be working on that portion. Mr. Tucker will be working with the committee to get
some type of consensus and exactly what will be replicated. They specifically contacted the American
Legion and VFW.
Agency Member Zemel. Perhaps they ought to do a little research. He is certain the American Legion
will have a list of any other groups. He does not want any others to feel left out.
Agency Member Lopez. He received a lot of input from different veterans and is sorry if they didn’t get
everyone. He is a Vietnam veteran and is very pleased they are going to be recognizing all veterans.
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This is a concept and the main thing is that the project is “off the ground” and hopefully Mr. Escalante
and other veterans will come forward and help them finalize it.
3.161: Awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Urbantec Engineering, Inc., in the
amount of $285,686 for the construction of the Downtown Plaza and Interactive Fountain;
approving the Agreement and authorizing the Chairman to execute said Agreement, and waiving
any irregularities in the bid; and in the event the low bidder fails to comply with the terms of the
award, awarding the contract to the second low bidder, and waiving any irregularities in the
second low bid; and authorizing the Agency Executive Director to approve construction change
orders up to ten percent of the construction contract amount.
4.123: RESOLUTION NO. ARA98-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (I) approving and authorizing the execution of the Owner
Participation Agreement by and between the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and, jointly, the
Yassini Management Company, Inc., and Changiz and Rebecca Zomorodian; and (II) making
certain findings in connection therewith for the Brookhollow Retail Center (West Anaheim
Commercial Corridors Redevelopment Project).
Chairman Daly offered Resolution No. ARA98-7 for adoption.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution No. ARA98-7for adoption:
AYES:CHAIRMAN/AGENCY MEMBERS:McCracken, Tait, Zemel, Lopez, Daly
NOES:CHAIRMAN/AGENCY MEMBERS:None
ABSENT:CHAIRMAN/AGENCY MEMBERS:None
The Chairman declared Resolution No. ARA98-7 duly passed and adopted.
End of Consent Calendar. MOTIONS CARRIED.
ADJOURMENT: Chairman Daly moved to adjourn, Agency Member Lopez seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED. (5:58 p.m.)
LEONORA N. SOHL
SECRETARY
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