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M-2/10/1970 (2) . . . . - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA February 10, 1970 4:30 P.M. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Monica, California, met In regular session in the City Council Chambers, on February 10, 1970, at 4:30 P.M. PRESENT : MEMBERS: B. Thomas Barnard, Chairman C I I fford Conne Ily Ted Fach, entered at 4:37 P.M. L. Wayne Harding J. Lee Sch I rmler Philip E. Whiting ABSENT: MEMBERS: Mortimer T. Richey ALSO PRESENT: T. Toe Inuzuka, District Planning Engineer, Division of Highways John Gray, Financial Consultant Eugene B. Jacobs. General Counsel Arnie Friedman, Evening Outlook Reporter Ed Moosebrugger, Evening Outlook Reporter Gary G. Jones, Acting Executive Director-Secretary May Palfrey, Stenographer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of January 27, 1970 were approved as mal led. APPROVAL OF BilLS: The Acting Secretary reviewed the bills as follows: John Gray . . $750.00 TOTAL BILLS. . . . . $750.00 Mr. Schimmer moved, seconded by Mr. Connelly, that the bills be paid as submitted, in the amount of $750.00. The motion carried with the follow- Ing roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnard, Connelly, Harding, SChlmmer, Whiting None Fach, Richey MEMIl ERS : MEMBERS: MEMBERS: Mr. Fach entered at 4:37 P.M. The Acting Secretary explained that, in accordance with a request made.by the Chairman, a new form entitled "Accounts Payable" had been added to the agenda listing all other Agency accoUi,ts payable through February 10th. He stated that the purpose of this new procedure was to provide the Members with additIonal review and approval authority over Agency financial trans- actions. He added that this form will Include any transfer of funds between Asency accounts as well as accounts payable. Following a review by the Members, Mr. Whiting moved, seconded by Mr. Harding, that the listed accounts payable Items be approved for payment. In the amount of $2,824.30. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. . . . . . Minutes - 2/10/70 Page Two GENERA,L: Division of H.J.ghwa)'s - Alternat~ P'1',cific ~oast Freeway, Rout~s The Chairman requested that the report from the Division of Highways be moved forward on the agenda In order to accomodate those persons in attendance for the report. The Acting Secretary Introduced Mr. T. Toe Inuzuka, District Planning Engineer for the State Division of Highways. Mr. Inuzuka gave a presentation on the proposed Pacific Coast freeway routes, stating that the Olvlsion of Highways was considering as one of Its alternate r.ute planning studies the proposed Route I freeway, whIch would be aligned with the Main Street Corridor, In Ocean Park. He noted that such an alignment would place the Freeway immediately east of the Redevelopment projects; consequently, his Department was Interested in obtaining an opinion from the Agency Board on the proposed freeway route. Mr. Inuzuka was then questioned by the Kembers and persons from the audience concerning details of the study areas. The Chairman thanked Mr. lnuzuka for his presentation and stated that this Item would be placed In the Agency's next agenda for purposes of further discussion by the Members. PROJECTS ACTI,ONS AND, REPORTS: P'7o.i~cts I (a' and I (b): Reuse Appraisal Contract - Ashton Assocl~tes The Acting Secretary submitted the proposed reU$~ appraisal contract with David Ashton (Ashton Associates) and Resolution ~. 285 (R.A.S.) authorizing said contract. He stated that the Agency ~ad previously selected this firm to perform the reuse appraisal of th~ remaining parcels In Projects I(a) and I(b) at Its meeting of Ja~uary 13, 1970 and that Mr. Ashton had been instructed to proceed by ~etter on January 16, 1970. Mr. Harding moved, seconded by Mr. Schimmer, that ~esolutlon No. 28S (R.A.5.), "~_~ESOLUTI pH QF }HE REDEVELOPMENT AGEN~.Y OF THE C ITV Of SAN1'A~ONICA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZ!,NG"THE" EXE,C~T10N OF ~ CONTRACT WITH QAVID ASHTON ~ASHTQ~,A~SO~,IArES) FOR A Rf,USE APPRAISAL 1'lf THE~Ef'!AINING DISPOSITION PAR~ELS,)N BOTH OCEAN PARK PROJECTS. ,I (A LA NO 1,6)", be adopted and that further reading be waived. The motion carrIed with the following rol I call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: Barnard. Connelly, Fach, Harding, Se~lrnmer, Whiting None Richey G.ENERAL: Admlnistrat~ve Budget Report The Acting Secretary stated that pursuant to the Board's direction, the Administrative Budget Report for the period July I, 1969 to December 31, 1969 was beIng resubmitted for review at this time. He noted that all lIne items of the budget covering (I) personal services, (2) travel, (3) contracts for services and (4) other costs had receIved a detailed break- down. He stated that this report was being submitted for informational purposes and would not require any action by the Agency. COMMITTEE REPORTS; Negotiating Committee The Chairman stated that the Negotiating C~mmlttee would meet with the Developer, Crescent Bay Properties. on February 11th and that he would report on the status of negotIations at the next Agency meeting. . . . . . Minutes - 2/10/70 Page Three fersonnel ~ommittee The Members Instructed the Acting Secretary to obtain the estimated publication date of the February Issue of the Journal of Housing In order to more closely coordinate the release dates of the newspaper advertise- ments. Mr. Harding moved, seconded by Mr. Schlmmer, that Mr. Connelly be authorized to extend the time limit (March 15th) for the acceptance of applications for Executive Director, If necessary. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. REPO~T qF SECRETARY: Signature Cards The Acting Secretary stated that new Agency signature cards for all bank accounts of the Agency had been properly signed and submitted to the Santa Monica Bank and Bank of America. The new cards reflect the recent change in Agency Officers and Include all Agency Members other than the Chairman and Chairman Pro-Tern as authorized check co-signers In the absence of the Executive Director. Land Acquisition - General Telephone C~mpany The Acting Secretary stated that the General Telephone Company had advised the Agency that they were interested in acquiring additional land from the Agency for off-street parking. He added that in a recent meeting with General Telephone representatives, they stated that they would consider providing air rights over their existing building to the Developer for consIderation of adequate off-street parking. NAHRO Conference The Acting Secretary announced that the Pacific Southwest Regional Council .f NAHRO would hold its annual conference on May 24 through 27, 1970, In Honolulu, Hawaii. The Members agreed to discuss authorization for attend- ance at a later date. luncheon Honorinq Robert B. Pitts The Acting Secretary stated that Mr. Robert 8. Pitts, Regional A~mlnistrator for Region VI of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Develop- ment, had announced his retirement and that a luncheon was being held In his honor On February 14th, at the Hilton Hotel. In Los Aogeles. The Members authorized two representatives from the Agency to attend. AB 325 The Members agreed to hold a Personnel Session at the next regular meeting of the Agency to discuss AB 325 - Disclosure of Assets. Mr, Harding moved, seconded by Mr. Connelly, that the Chairman be given authorization to testify on behalf of the Agency Members before hearings In Sacramento on this bill. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: Barnard, Connelly, Fach, Harding, ~chimmer, Whiting None Richey Mr. Connelly left the meeting at 6:20 P.M. Project I(b): Amendatory ApplicatIon for Loan and Grant The Chairman introduced an additional agenda Item covering the submission of an emergency Amendatory Application for Loan and Grant on Project I(b). Mr. John Gray, Agency Financial Consultant, addressed the Members and explained that the emergency nature of said Amendatory resulted from the need for additional interest monies to cover the outstand- Ing Project Loan in Project l(b) in the amount of $3,030,000, maturing March 6, 1970. Discussion followed, In which the Members authorized submittal of the Amendatory Application, providing that any amendment to the Loan and Grant Contract be subject to Agency approval. Mr. Harding moved, seconded by Hr. Fach, that Resolution No. 286 (R.A.S.), II ~ RESOLUTIO~ . . . . . Minutes - 2/10/70 Page Four OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN AMENDATORY APPLICATION FOR LOAN AND GRANT FOR PROJECT NO, CALIF, R-44", be adopted as amended and that further reading be waived, The motion carried with the following roll call vote: A YES ~ NOES: ABSENT: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: Barnard. Fach. Harding. Schtrnmer, Whiting None Connelly, Richey There being no further business to be brought before the Members, Mr. Schimmer moved, seconded by Mr. Harding. that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M. ~_. -' mp