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ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
June 3, 1975, (1 :00 P.M.)
Council Chamber
Anaheim City Hall
PRESENT: Mrs. Kaywood, Mr. Seymour, Mr. Pebley (entered 1:'05
P.M.), Mr. Sneegas (entered 1 :01 P.M.), and Mr. Thom
ABSENT: None
PRESENT: ADMINISTRATIVE .ASSISTANT: John Harding
CITY ATTORNEY: Alan R. Watts
.DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts
REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: Knowlton Fernald
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR: Ron Thompson
ASST. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR, ZONING:
Charles Roberts
ASSISTANT ZONING SUPERVISOR: Annika-Santalahti
Chairman Thom called the meeting to order.
(Mr. Sneegas entered the meeting, 1 :01 P.M.)
MINUTES: Minutes of the Anaheim
meeting held May 20, 1975, wer
wood, seconded by Mr. Seymour.
Redevelopment Agency regular
approved on motion by Mrs. Kay -
MOTION CARRIED.
(Mr, Pebley entered the meeting, 1:05. P.M.)
^~ PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (PAC) - PROJECT ALPHA: Redevelopment
j Director Knowlton Fernald reported on election results of the
self- selected persons eligible for membership on the Project
Area Committee (PAC) for Project Alpha. He. advised that a tie
vote was received for the tenth committee member and noted that
- the Redevelopment Agency had the option to amend the PAC Guide-
lines' to allow eleven self- selected members, with a total of
sixteen members, and the City Council could then ratify the
selection of eleven members and appoint the additional five
provided for in the guidelines; or, leave the guidelines as
written and the City Council could limit appointments to four.
He further noted that if the Agency determines to amend the
- guidelines as illustrated on the copies submitted June 2, 1975
(copies furnished each Agency Member), the word "fifteen"
should be deleted from page 4, section.D, line 4.
Chairman Thom expressed the opinion that it was desirable to
have each Council Member appoint one committee member, as origi-
nally established, and that the selection -of both the people who
received a tie vote should be ratified by the City Council.
.... On motion by Mr. Seymour, seconded by Mrs. Kaywood, the
guidelines for selecting PAC members for Project Alpha were
amended to include sixteen members. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
ANAHEIM CIVIC THEATER FACILITY: Redevelopment Director Knowlton
Fernald briefed his memorandum report dated June 2, 1975, advis-
ing that the Ana- Modjeska Players have scheduled their opening
night for October 10, 1975, and must be in a building to commence
rehearsals by September 2. He recommended that the proposed
consultant's contract for architectural and engineering services
be approved as submitted (copies furnished each Agency Member),
and that the Redevelopment Agency adjourn today's meeting to
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Redevelopment Agency, June 3, 1975, Continued;
June 10, 1975, at which time he would present a full project
budget for remodeling the structure proposed to be used, i.e.
the bank building located at 318 West Lincoln Avenue (formerly
U.S. National Bank).
In response to questions by Chairman Thom, Mr. Fernald
advised that there had not been time for the Redevelopment Com-
mission to review the proposals from various architects for the
remodeling project. The architectural firm of Bissell - August
was being recommended because they are able to provide both
architectural and engineering services, and to execute the cost
estimating assignment within their own firm, thus saving the
cost of a consultant. He noted the firm has worked on similar
projects and is currently under contract to the City of Garden
Grove, working on their Main Street program, as well as having
worked on the "Lido Village" private redevelopment program,
where they combined existing buildings and new structures.
Chairman Thom reiterated his preference for utilizing local
professional people in the redevelopment program whenever possible.
Mr. Fernald replied that this policy had been taken into
si
conderation, and many future projects were expected to involve
local firms.
Mr. Seymour noted that the recommendation Mr. Fernald
stated the proposed contract would provide that the architectural
consultant would be compensated on a time and material basis for
work actually performed, to a maximum of $9,400.00 for the total
of structural, mechanical and electrical engineering and archi-
tectural services. He questioned what the projected total cost
for the remodeling project would be, noting he would not vote
for an expenditure of $20,000.00 or more, plus architectural
fees, for use of the proposed structure for two years.
Mr. Fernald pointed out there were several alternatives,
and he would have a more accurate analysis and estimate of the
total costs in one week, as it is expected the consultants will
have access to the building during that time. He further noted
that the bank property is within the Project Alpha Redevelopment
Area and is a building the City would anticipate acquiring in
the future. Due to the potential value of the property, it would
probably be more economical to acquire the building now. Also
to be considered were options on furnishing the proposed theater,
and he was of the opinion that the total cost of the proposed
remodeling project could exceed $20,0.00.00, although considera-
tion would be given to the alternatives of leasing or purchasing
the facility.
Mr. Seymour stated he was in favor of a theater and believed
the community needs and wants such a facility; however, he failed
to see the justification for an expenditure of $30,000.00 total
on a facility which might be available for only two years. He
requested that some alternatives be presented, such as the
possible use of Convention Center facilities, school auditoriums,
etc.
Mrs. Kaywood pointed out there was.no theater facility at
the Convention Center.
Mr. Fernald advised that these questions would be better
answered next week; that use of the school auditoriums and other
facilities had been discussed with representatives of the Parks,
Recreation and the Arts Department and the school district.
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Redevelopment Agency, June 3, 1975, Continued:
Mr. Seymour stated that when he supported the $2,000.00
budget for the preparation of a redevelopment project to remodel
the bank building, he did not envision a $30,000.00 investment,
and he was desirous of obtaining more before he
could determine whether to support the proposal.
In response to question by Mrs. Kaywood, Mr. Fernald stated
that while the remodeling might not exceed $20,000.00, he had no
projected figures on the possible cost of the property.
Chairman Thom advised he had no objections to spending up
to $2,000.00 for refining the cost estimate figures, and if
those figures prove to be excessive, he would then be opposed to
this particular project.
Mr. Fernald stipulated that the one week's activities by
the architect for preliminary cost estimate would not exceed
$500.00 of the $2,000.00 budget originally approved. .
On motion by Mr. Seymour, seconded by Mrs. Kaywood, the
City Attorney was instructed to draw up a contract for engineer-
ing and architectural services for remodeling the former U.S.
National Bank facility as a theater for the Ana - Modjeska Players,
with $500.00 maximum to be spent prior to June 10, 1975, when
report on preliminary design, project budget and available
alternatives will be made by the Redevelopment Director.. MOTION
CARRIED.
EUGENE B. JACOBS, SPECIAL COUNSEL, CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT: The
City Attorney reported on request received from Eugene B. Jacobs,
Special Counsel for legal services to the Anaheim Redevelopment
Agency, for consent to assignment of the agreement between the
- I Agency and Mr. Jacobs to his newly incorporated law firm.
On motion by Mr. Sneegas, seconded by Mr. Thom, the Anaheim
Redevelopment Agency consented to the assignment of said agree-
ment for Special Counsel legal services and authorized execution
of said assignment. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Kaywood moved to adjourn to Tuesday, June 10,
1975, at 10:30 A.M. Mr. Seymour seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
ADJOURNED: 1 :25 P.M.
SIGNED: ALONA M. HOUGARD, SECRETARY
BY: � I I& I c-c -c=i
Deputy City Clerk