RA1966/06/28REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
June 28, 1966, (2000 p.m.)
PRESENT: Mr. Pebley, Mr. Dutton, Mr. Schutte, and Mr. Krein.
ABSENT: Mr. Chandler.
PRESENT: CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch.
CITY ATTORNEY: Joseph Geisler.
SECRETARY: Dene M. Williams.
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PRESS
MEMBERS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESENT:
Mr. Harry I, Horn, Chairman
Mr, James L, Morris.
Mr. Morris Martinet, Jr.
Mr., J. W. DeDapper.
The City Council, at their regular meeting held June 28, 1966,
1:30 p.m., recessed to sit as the Redevelopment Agency.
Mr. Krein called the meeting to order.
CENTER CITY STUDY - STEP III - PRESENTATION OF FINAL REPORT Mr. Harry
Horn addressed the agency, reporting that the Advisory Committee
unanimously adopted the proposed Central City Plan, as outlined by
Victor Gruen Associates, which is the result of work commenced in
1961.
Mr. James L. Morris reported that upon approaching this project,
the Advisory Committee first determined the following questions:
1. Do we have a deteriorated area in the City of Anaheim, and
and would it qualify for urban renewal?
2. What would it take in money to acquire this area or sell it to
developers for revitalization?
3. If the area can be acquired, what will it be used for after
acquisition?
4. After the use is determined, what plan can be involved to de-
velop the best situation for the City of Anaheim?
Regarding the first two questions, Mr. Morris further reported that
the entire City of Anaheim was studied; the Central City Area being
the major study area, and it was determined that the area would
qualify for an urban renewal project, and the firm of Cedric White
was retained to appraise acquisition costs, either by Redevelop-
ment Agency acquisition, or private development acquisition, which
costs are reflected throughout the submitted report (Appraiser's
Report dated 1963).
Mr. Morris Martinet briefly reported the change of conditions re-
sulting from the advent of the freeway, advising that the present
influx of cars in the Center City Area is 100,000 cars per day.
He further advised that it was evident and necessary that the traf-
fic problem be studied in detail. As a result, it is recommended
that a new street be established in the vicinity of Santa Ana Street,
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tying in with the plans for the northeast quadrant. Also con-
sidered was the establishment of a "Parking Authority ",
redesign of streets, and possible one -way traffic.
Mr. J. W. DeDapper advised that the Northeast Quadrant Precise
Plan, and the Center Core Area must be considered together;
the Northeast Quadrant Plan, providing housing to complement
and supply the Center Core Commercial Area.
Mr. DeDapper briefly explained the proposed plan, being a
neighborhood park -type arrangement with all family units
oriented toward open space, and further advised that the plan
envisioned both private enterprise and land assembly.
Mr. Harry Horn, regarding the Center Core Area, advised it
was the feeling of the Committee, that the downtown area
might eventually be a financial center with some available
shopping. Further, the buildings in the Core Area were in-
spected and the conditions thereof noted in the report.
Mr. Horn briefly explained the proposed plan.
Reference was made to the December 24 issue of "Life" magazine
wherein an article was written on different cities that have
gone into urban redevelopment.
In conclusion, Mr. Horn called attention to the report wherein
the plan can go forward with, or without, federal assistance.
Mr. Ralph Martin, project coordinator of Victor Gruen Asso-
ciates, reported that in addition to the report just submitted,
a detailed and technical report has been prepared and furnished
to the City.
Mr. Martin felt two points warranted special attention, one
being the planning concept for the revitalization of the Center
Core Area, and the fact that this can be accomplished either by
private enterprise, federal assistance, or possible use of the
City's power of eminent domain, thereby giving extreme flexi-
bility to the plan.
The second point was that it was not their intent to create a
maximum upheaval, which has been the picture painted by urban
renewal projects throughout the United States; the proposed
Core Area Plan has been drawn whereby revitalization can occur
with existing property lines, with no property assembly; how-
ever, the Northeast Quadrant Plan, in all possibility, would
require property acquisition for land assembly.
On motion by Mr. Schutte, seconded by Mr. Pebley, said report
was received for further study. MOTION CARRIED.
At the conclusion of the discussion that followed, public
hearing was ordered scheduled to be held at the Anaheim Library,
Wednesday, September 14, 1966, 7:30 p.m., on motion by Mr.
Pebley, seconded by Mr. Dutton. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT Mr. Dutton moved to adjourn. Mr. Pebley seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
SIGNED: ~
Sec etary, Redevelopment Agency
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