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ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
April 21, 1981, 1:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
Anaheim Civic Center
PRESENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None
PRESENT: CITY MANAGER: William 0. Talley
CITY ATTORNEY: William P. Hopkins
SECRETARY: Linda D. Roberts
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Norman J. Priest
CITY ENGINEER: William Devitt
Chairman Seymour called the regular meeting of the Anaheim Redevelopment
Agency to order at 1:05 p.m.
MINUTES On motion by Mr. Bay, seconded by Mrs. Kaywood, minutes of the
Anaheim Redevelopment Agency regular meeting held April 7, 1981, were
approved. MOTION CARRIED.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY in the amount
of $28,143.88, in accordance with the 1980 -81 Budget, were approved.
161: MONTHLY STATUS REPORT - MARCH 1981: On motion by Mrs. Kaywood
seconded by Mr. Overholt, the Monthly Status Report covering Redevelop-
ment activities for the month of March 1981, was ordered received and
filed. MOTION CARRIED.
161.158: RELOCATION CLAIM - CASE NO. 207 -TB: On motion by Mr. Roth,
seconded by Mr. Overholt, payment of a business relocation claim in the
amount of $45,254.51 for a total not to exceed $93,000.00, in Case No.
207 -TB, was authorized, as recommended by the Executive Director. MOTION
CARRIED.
161.158: RELOCATION CLAIM CASE NO. 260 -TB: On motion by Mr. Overholt,
seconded by Mr. Bay, payment of a business relocation claim in an amount
not to exceed $29,000.00 in Case No. 260 -TB, was authorized, as recommended
by the Executive Director. MOTION CARRIED.
161: BIENNIAL PUBLIC HEARING - REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ALPHA REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN Public Hearing was held to review and evaluate the progress of the
Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project Alpha.
The Executive Director summarized his report on the progress of the Plan.
Chairman Seymour asked if Agency Members had any questions or comments,
and hearing none, he asked if any member of the public wished to comment.
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ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APRIL 21, 1981, 1:00 P.M.
Mr, Murray Weisberg, owner of the Angels Carwash on South Anaheim Boule-
vard, addressed the Redevelopment Agency stressing the need for vehicular
traffic access to the downtown area. He was of the opinion that the new
overpass at the Santa Ana Freeway would not accomplish what the merchants
originally hoped, as he had just learned there would be no direct north-
bound link with Anaheim Boulevard. He felt that a northbound access was
the primary consideration for bringing traffic from the freeway into the
Center City.
City Engineer William Devitt advised that the City Council had more than
one alternate to consider when discussions were held with the State
Department of Transportation, and the alternate chosen for participation
by the City and the State was less expensive than others. The new over-
pass will provide direct southbound access to Katella Avenue from Anaheim
Boulevard, and northbound traffic will be channeled from Haster Street
via'Katella Avenue to Anaheim Boulevard, He noted that the State Depart-
ment of Transportation projected that traffic on Anaheim Boulevard would
increase by fifteen percent after completion of the overpass.
Mr. Seymour noted that he had recently been informed by the Chairman of
the Board at E1 Camino Bank that they had experienced a noticeable
increase in their business since the first of the year, just after the
Town Center opened.
Chairman Seymour asked if anyone else wished to address the Redevelopment
Agency; there being no response, he declared the public hearing closed.
On motion by Mrs. Kaywood, seconded by Mr. Roth, the Biennial Report for
the Project Alpha Redevelopment Plan was ordered received and filed.
MOTION CARRIED.
161: OLD EL CAMINO BANK BUILDING RESTORATION AND FINANCING Mr. Priest
briefly summarized his report recommending that the Redevelopment Agency
approve a resolution of intent relating to the Agency's consideration of
financial assistance under the Marks Historical Rehabilitation Act of
1976 Revenue Backed Bond Financing Program, for restoration of the old
E1 Camino Bank building. Also recommended for approval was an agreement
with Wilson, Morton, Assaf & McElligott for Bond Counsel services in
connection with the project.
In response to questions by Mrs. Kaywood and Mr. Bay, Mr. Priest reported
that the proposed developers intended to restore the exterior of the
building to its original appearance, and to do considerable work on the
interior appointments. He advised that it was possible to present photo-
graphs which would illustrate the original appearance of the building.
In answer to questions by Mr, Overholt, Mr. Priest advised that the project
was expected to take approximately -nine months, the end result would be a
first class building, and the Agency would have the opportunity to discuss mm "
specific details when plans were submitted for review.
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ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 21 1981 1. P.M.
Mr. Overholt thereupon offered a resolution for adoption, stating the
Agency's intent to establish a Marks Historical Rehabilitation Program
and to issue rehabilitation notes for certain historic properties in the
City of Anaheim.
Mr. Bay requested a brief statement describing the Marks Historic Rehab-
ilitation Program and its benefits.
Mr. Tom Lake of Wilson, Morton, Assaf & McElligott, proposed Bond Counsel
for the project, advised that the bonds would be backed by lease payments
from the owner to the Redevelopment Agency. He briefly outlined the
procedure for issuing the bonds, including two public hearings and the
involvement of an advisory commission, due to the historic nature of the
project,
Mr. Priest indicated that the only alternative for the developers would
be to go to conventional financing.
Mr. Seymour noted that the action proposed would be to approve the restora-
tion and rehabilitation project in spirit, with detailed plans to be
considered at a later date. He pointed out that the Agency had previously
considered the sale and restoration of the building.
Mr. Bay expressed his desire to see how the exterior of the building would
appear after such restoration, and he was of the opinion that the structure
should be rehabilitated in such a fashion as to be economically feasible.
He was not satisfied that historical restoration was the only viable
treatment.
Agency Members Overholt, Roth and Seymour verbally indicated their support
of the proposed historical restoration of the building. It was thereupon
moved by Mr. Seymour, seconded by Mr. Overholt, that Agency consideration
of the resolution of intent and the proposed agreement for Bond Counsel
be continued one week for additional information. MOTION CARRIED,
151.123: EXTENSION TO EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT - C WILLIAM
BRASHEARS Mr. F. K. Friedemann, Attorney representing Dr. C. William
Brashears, addressed the Agency advising that a 45 -day extension of time
to Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement between the Agency and Dr. Brash -
ears was being requested to allow finalization of financing arrangements.
He advised that the method they had selected was a joint venture of
partners and had a financially strong group; the extension would allow
completion of necessary paperwork. He expected arrangements to be complete
within the 45 -day period, if not before. In the meantime, regular progress
reports would be made to the Executive Director,
On motion by Mr. Bay, seconded by Mr. Roth, a forty -five day extension to
the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with Dr. C. William Brashears
was approved. MOTION CARRIED.
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ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. APRIL 21. 1981. 1:00 P.M.
Mr. Priest requested a brief Closed Session to discuss litigation,
with action anticipated.
RECESS On motion by Mrs. Kaywood, seconded by Mr. Overholt, the Anaheim
Redevelopment Agency recessed into Closed Session. MOTION CARRIED.
(2:10 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS Chairman Seymour reconvened the meeting at 3:00 P.M., all
Agency Members being present.
161.121: FINAL ORDER OF CONDEMNATION SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 33-83 -69
In accordance with recommendations by the Executive Director and the City
Attorney, Mr. Seymour moved that the firm of Oliver, Stoever & Laskin,
Special Counsel to the Redevelopment Agency, be authorized to settle con-
demnation in Superior Court Case No. 33 -83 -69 in the amount of $210,000.00,
plus interest at 7% per annum, plus any accrued costs, and further, to
prepare and file the Final Order of Condemnation. Mr. Bay seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Anaheim
Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Bay moved to adjourn. Mr. Roth seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNED: 3:02 P.M.
LINDA D. ROBERTS, SECRETARY