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M-1/9/1968 (3) . . . . . REDEVELOPMENT AGE~CY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA January 9, 1968 4:30 P.M. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Monica, California, met in regular annual session in the City Council Chambers, on January 9, 1968, at 4:30 P.M. PRESENT: MEMBERS: J. Lee Schimmer, Jr., Chairman B. Thomas Barnard Clifford Connelly Ted Fach L. Wayne Harding Mortimer T. Richey Philip E. Whiting ABSENT: MEMBERS: None ALSO PRESENT: Robert Hoffman, Project Manager of Santa Monica Shores Richard Aranoff, City Purchasing Agent James M. OIBrien, former Agency Member, entered at 5:02 P.M. Eugene B. Jacobs, General Counsel Pat Hogan, Evening Outlook Reporter Grace Thomas, Executive Director-Secretary Katharine Mitchell, Assistant Executive Director May Palfrey, Stenographer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of December 12, 1967 were approved as mailed. APPROV~L OF BILLS: The Secretary reviewed the bills as follows: Eugene B. Jacobs. $225.00 $390.00 $615.00 John Gray TOTAL 31 LLS Mr. Barnard moved, seconded by Mr. Richey, that the bills be paid as submitted, in the amount of $615.00. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Schimmer, Barnard, Connelly, Fach, Harding, Richey, Whiting None None MEMBERS: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: Introduction of Mr. Ted Fach The Chairman welcomed Mr. Ted Fach to the Agency Board and extended congratulations on behalf of the Agency Members on his appointment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Weed Abatement The Secretary informed the Members that the contract which had previously been approved by the Members with the Ocean Park Community Center for the clearance and removal of weeds and debris from the Project Area had not been approved by the Community Center. Therefore, she requested the City Purchasing Agent to obtain an estimate from several contractors for this work. . . . . . Minutes - 1/9/68 Page Two Mr. Richard Aranoff, City Purchasing Agent, addressed the Hembers, stating that the low bid was received from the Cunningham-Oavis Contracting Corporation, in the amount of $830.00. Mr. Harding moved, seconded by Mr. Connelly, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted and that the Agency accept the bid from the Cunningham-Davis Contracting Corporation, in the amount of $830.00 for the clearance and removal of weeds and debris from the Project Area. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT; Schimmer. Barnard, Connelly, Fach, Harding, Richey, Whiting None None MEMBERS: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: The Chairman thanked Mr. Aranoff for appearing before the Members. Mr. Aranoff left the meeting at 4;47 P.M. REPORT OF SECRETARY: Project I (a) : Balance Sheet and Budget Report The Secretary submitted to the Members the Ba)ance Sheet and Report for Project I (a), for the period ending Oecember 31, 1967. stated that in accordance with Mr. Barnard1s request, the form of Balance Sheet had been redesigned. Discussion followed. Budget She the Project I{b): Balance Sheet and Budget Report Discussion followed on the Balance Sheet and Budget Report for Project I(b), for the period ending December 31, 1967. Project I(a): First Installment Parcel The Chairman read into the records the following letter: "Dear Mr. Schimmer: The redeveloper is required, under section 1.07 of the Land Disposition Agreement, to notify the Agency in writing when the units of the installment parcel last purchased has achieved 70 percent occupancy. We are very pleased to inform you that on November 27. 1967, there were 373 units occupied of the avai lable 532, giving a 70.1 percentage. You will probably be interested and pleased to know that as of January 8, 1968, we have rented 403 apartments which is 75.8 percent of the available units and have 390 occupied for 73.3 percent. Very truly yours, Robert A. Hoffman, Project Manager, Santa Monica Shores." Mr. O'Brien entered at 5:02 P.M. Discussion followed. Mr. Barnard moved, seconded by Mr. Harding. that the Executive Director and the General Counsel prepare, for presenta- tion at the next meeting, a letter to Tenneco in response to their notification of required occupancy, suggesting alternate methods of proceeding under the terms of the Land Oisposition Agreement. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Presentation to Mr. James M. O'Brien The Members presented a plaque to Mr. James M. O'Brien, in appreciation for his services to the Agency as a Member. Mr. O'Brien expressed his thanks to the Members and added that it had been a pleasure working with the Members and the Secretary. Mr. O'Brien left the meeting at 5:28 P.M. .. . . . . . Minutes - 1/9/68 Page Three Project I (b): Disposition of Project Land The Secretary requested that the next scheduled meeting be set as a Study Session for the purpose of discussing the land disposition program for Project I(b). The Members agreed unanimously to hold a Study Session immediately following the regular meeting on January 23, 1968, at 4.30 P.M., in Room 217 of the City Hall. National Renewal Meetinq The Secretary gave a report on the first meeting of the National Renewal Executive Committee, which she attended on January 5, 1968, in washington, D.C. She stated that the major issues discussed at the meeting were the urging of HUD for Local Public Agencies to provide more low income housing and more job opportunities in redevelopment areas. ~!~\4. B US I ~lESS : Announcement of Scheduled ~orkshops The Secretary informed the Members of the dates of various workshops on housing, codes and renewal and requested authorization for any of the Members wishing to attend. Mr. Harding moved, seconded by Mr. Richey, that the Executive Director and any Member wishing to attend the Governor's Conference being held in Sacramento, on January 31-February I, 1968, be authorized to do so. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Election of Chairman and Chairman Pro-Tern The Chairman announced that nominations were open for Chairman and Chairman Pro-Tern. Mr. Harding moved, seconded by Mr. Connelly, that Mr. Schi~mer and Mr. Barnard be re-elected as Chairman and Chairman Pro. Tern respectively. Mr. Richey moved, seconded by Mr. Whiting, that the nominations be closed, The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. The motion to re-elect the Chairman and Chairman Pro-Tern carried with a unanimous voice vote. Mr. Barnard stated that the Chairman deserved many thanks for the efforts he has put into the Agency. There being ro further business to be brought before the Members, Mr. Richey moved, seconded by Mr. Connelly, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 5;48 P,M. J~ Grace Thomas Secretary mp