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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE
CITY OF SA(\'TA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
January 10, 1967
4:40 P.M.
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Monica, California, met in
regular annual session on January 10, 1967, in the City Council Chambers,
at 4:40 P.M.
PRESENT:
MEMBERS: J. Lee Schimmer. Jr., Chairman
B. Thomas Barnard
Clifford Connelly
James M. O'Brien, entered at 5:02 P.M.
James L. Rogers
Mortimer T. Richey
ABSENT:
MEMBERS: L. Wayne Harding
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert Hoffman, Project Manager for Santa Monica Shores
Jim Hall, Operations Manager for Santa liDnica Shores
Eugene B. Jacobs, Agency Legal Counsel
Sy Oeubis, Evening Outlook Reporter
Rick Weiner, Assistant City Editor for Evening Outlook
Grace Thomas, Executive Director-Secretary
May Palfrey, Stenographer
APPROVAL OF HI "lUTES: Mr. Garnard moved, seconded by Mr. RogeJ:-S. that the
minutes of December 27. 1966 be corrected to read,
"Mr. O'Brien moved, seconded by Mr. Connelly, that
the Agency instruct the Executive Director-Secretary to negotiate with
Mr. Robert Forrey and return a proposed contract to the Agency for approval,
in connection with the selection of the landscape architect for the Pedestrian
Plaza". The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. The minutes were ap.
proved as corrected.
APPROVAL OF OILLS:
The Secretary reviewed the bills as follows:
John Gray - Financial Consulting Services
for December, 1966
Project I(a). . . .
Project I (b). . .
Tota I . . . . .
$67.50
_112.50
$180.00
Roqer Roy land Clearinq, Jnc. -
Demolition Contract No.6
Project I(b).
Total
7,617.37
7,617.37
H, 797 . 37.
TOTAL BILLS
Discussion followed. Mr. Connelly moved, seconded by Mr. Rogers, that
the bills be paid as submitted. The motion carried with the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Ai.JSHIT:
Sch;mmer, Darnard, Connelly, Richey, Rogers
None
Harding. O'Brien
MEMBERS:
MEMBERS:
MEMBERS:
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Upon the Chairman's request, Mr. Sy Beubis, Evening Outlook Reporter,
introduced Mr. Rick Weiner, Assistant City Editor for the Evening Outlook,
to each of the Members, the Secretary and the Agency Legal Counsel. The
Chairman welcomed Mr. Weiner to the meeting.
~ REPORT OF SECRETARY:
Project I(a):
Pr09ress Report by Kern County Land Company
The Secretary introduced to the Members Mr. Jim Hall, Operations
Manager for Santa Monica Shores, who accompanied Mr. Robert Hoffman, Project
Manager, to the meeting. The Secretary stated that, under the terms of a
license issued in 1964, the Agency gave Kern County Land Company the right
to install two signs, one on Installment Parcel Two and the other on Install-
ment Parcel Three, and that these signs had since been torn down. Mr. Hoffman
then expressed the need for two additional signs for the purpose of advertising
Santa Monica Shores. The Members asked Mr. Hoffman for additional information
regarding the description of the signs and the existing license agreement.
Mr. Jacobs stated that the Members had the right of approval under the terms
of the license. Mr. Barnard moved, seconded by Mr. Rogers, that the Agency
approve the two signs as shown on the exhibit presented by Mr. Hoffman, in
accordance with the existing license agreement. The motion carried with
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
WOES:
ABSENT:
MEMBERS:
MEMBERS:
MEMBERS:
Schimmer, Barnard, Connelly, Richey, Rogers
~one
Harding, OIOrien
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The Secretary asked the Members if they had any questions regarding
the progress report by Kern County Land Company. Following Mr. Barnard's
inquiries, Mr. Hoffman outlined the proposed plans being considered by
Kern County Land Company to take down the Second Installment parcel.
Mr. Barnard requested that the Agency Legal Counsel review the land Disposi-
tion Agreement for Project I(a} and give the Agency a summary of the steps
that have to be taken for the completion of the first phase of development
and the conditions that have to be met in order to put Kern County land
Company in a position to take down the Second Installment Parcel, including
the time factor involved. The Secretary assured Mr. Barnard that this would
be presented to the Members at the next Agency meeting.
Project I(a):
Tentative Sub-~ivision - Report of Planning Commission
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The Secretary reported to the Members that the sub-division tract map
had been approved at the Public Hearing held on January 9, 1967, before the
City Planning Commission. She stated that the map had been approved subject
to certain modifications requested by the City Enginner, Mr. Bart Kennedy;
she added that these modifications were (I) that the boundary line of the
tract map be moved across Neilson Way in order to correct the opening of
streets (not related to redevelopment) which had been vacated and which
had never been taken care of; and (2) that the radius of the curves be
shown and that the public area on the map be shown as such. She added that
Mr. Gerard Shuirman, Agency Engineering Consultant, and she had previously
agreed to conform with Mr. Kennedy's requirements.
Mr. O'Brien entered at 5:02 P.M.
Project I(a):
Abstract of Jud~ment ReHarding Former Property Owners
The Secretary informed the Members that she had asked the Agency legal
Counsel to write a letter of opinion to the Members in regard to unpaid
costs on appeal in the eminent domain actions against certain property
owners in Project I(a). The Agency Legal Counsel stated that an Abstract
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of Judgment had been recorded, giving the Agency a lien against any real
property owned in the County of Los Angeles by these parties. He added that
the whereabouts of these former property owners were unknown and, since the
costs were small, he recommended that the Agency keep it on the record in
case the parties acquire real property in the county. The Secretary sug-
gested that the Agency follow the recommendation of the Agency Legal Counsel.
The Members concurred.
Hr. Rogers asked to be excused from the meeting, due to an appointment
in his office. fie left the meeting at 5:06 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
~_onsoljdated Audit Report No.2 - Projects, No. I(a), Calif. R-37, and
I (b) I Cal if. R-44,
The Secretary discussed with the t1embers the contents of the HUD
Consolidated Audit Report on the Ocean Park Projects l(a} and l(b} for the
period January I, 1965 through June 30, 1966, together with a covering letter
from the Regional Office.
NEW BUSINESS;
~le.HRO Southern Ca,l i forn i a Chapter l1orkshops
The Secretary invited the Members I attention to the announcement sent
to each Members informing them of the three upcoming NAHRO Southern California
Chapter Workshops. She stated that the workshop on Urban Development would
be held on February 23, 1967, in Pasadena, and that if any of the Members
wished to attend, she would make reservations.
~,id OpeninfJ on Extension of Barnard Way
The Secretary informed the Members that a bid opening had been held on
January 9, 1967, on the extension of Barnard Way from the curve on Marine
Street to Neilson Way, for the widening of the road and the installation
of a new sewer line on Garnard Way. She stated that the low bid was submitted
by Ne lson and Gelding Contracting Corporation, in the amount of $91,395.
Election, of Chair!1lan and Chairman Pro-Tern
The Chairman announced that, as stated in the 3y-Laws of the Redevelop-
ment Agency, the Agency elects its Chairman and Chairman Pro-Tem at the
Annual Meeting. 11r. O'Brien nominated Mr. J. Lee Schimmer, Jr., for Chairman.
Mr. Richey seconded the nomination. Mr. Barnard moved, seconded by Mr. Connelly,
that the nominations for Chairman be closed. The motion carried with a
unanimous voice vote. Mr. Barnard moved. seconded by Mr. O'Brien, that a
unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Schimmer. The motion carried with a
unanimous voice vote.
Mr. O'~rien nominated Mr. e. Thomas 3arnard for Chairman Pro-Tern.
Mr. Richey seconded the nomination. Mr. Schimmer moved. seconded by Mr. Con~
nelly, that nominations for Chairman Pro-Tern be closed. The motion carried
with a unanimous voice vote. Mr. O'Brien moved, seconded by Mr. Richey, that
a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Barnard. The motion carried with a
unanimous voice vote.
There being no further business to be brought before the Members,
Mr. Richey moved, seconded by Mr. O'Jrien, that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 5:21
P.H~~
Grace Thomas
Sec retary
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA. CALIFORNIA
January 24. 1967
4:32 P.t1.
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Monica. California. met in
regular session on January 24, 1967. in the City Council Chambers, at 4:32 P.M.
PRESENT:
MEMBERS: J. Lee Schimmer, Jr., Chairman
B. Thomas Barnard
Clifford Connelly
L. Wayne Harding
James M. O'Brien
ABSENT:
MEMBERS: Mortimer T. Richey
James L. Rogers
ALSO PRESENT:
Eugene a. Jacobs, Agency legal Counsel
Grace Thomas. Executive Director-Secretary
May Palfrey, Stenographer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of January la, 1967 were approved as
mai led.
APPROVAL OF BillS:
The Secretary reviewed the bills as follows:
Eugene B. Jacobs - legal Services
for December, 1966
Administrative. .
Total. .
$62.50
$62.50
Roqer Roy ,Land Clearin9, Inc.
Demolition Contract No.5, liflo
Retention
project I (b)
Total
$2,001.20
.$2.001.20
~~.o63.70
TOTAL B' LLS .
Following a brief discussion, Mr. Harding moved, seconded by Mr. O'Brien,
that the bills be paid as submitted. The motion carried with the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
MEt{dERS :
MEMBERS:
MEM3ERS:
Schimmer, Barnard. Connelly, Harding, O'Brien
None
Richey. Rogers
REPORT OF SECRETARY:
Project I (a):
Project Balance She~t and Report on Budqetary Stat~
The Secretary reviewed with the Members the Project Bala~ce Sh~et and
the Report on Budgetary Status for Ocean Park Project I(a), as of December 31,
1966, and also a report on the investments for the Project Expenditures Funds
and Project Temporary Loan Repyament Funds for the quarter ending Oecem~er 31,
1966. The Members asked questions of the Agency legal Counsel and the Secret2ry
relating to these reports, and considerable discussion followed.
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Pro ject I (a):
Review of Procedural Steps Under Land Disposition Agreement
The Secretary presented the Members with a copy of the Annual Report
by Kern County Land Company.
The Secretary asked if each Member had received a copy of Mr. Jacobs'
report on his review of the procedural steps under the Land Disposition
Agreement. Mr. Jacobs then reported to the Members on his findings. The
Members entered into a discussion regarding the designation of parcels in
Project I(a). Mr. Jacobs stated that, according to the Land Disposition
Agreement, Kern County Land Company had the right to take down the remaining
parcels in any sequence. Mr. Barnard moved, seconded by Mr. O'Brien, that
the Agency Legal Counsel completely review the Land Disposition Agreement,
including all pertinent exhibits, supplemental resolutions and letter adenda
and inform the Mew-bers of his findings, and also report on setting forth
code sections relevant to conflicts of interest pertaining to Members of
the Agency becoming residents in the Project area. The motion carried with
the following roll call vote:
AVES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Schimmer, Barnard, Connelly, Harding, O'Brien
None
Richey, Rogers
MEMBERS:
MEMGERS:
MEMlJERS:
Mr. Connelly left the meeting at 5:25 P.M.
Project I (a) :
Statement of Financial Condition - Tax Allocation Bonds
The Secretary reviewed with the MewDers the Financial Statement and
Investment Report as of December 31, 1966, relative to the Tax Allocation
accounts. The Secretary pointed out the the Agency will be receiving a
revenue of approximately $8,000 for 1966-67. Discussion followed.
Project I (a):
Project Cost Estimate and Financin~ Plan
The Secretary reviewed with the Me~bers the revised Financing Plans
for Projects I(a) and I(b). She stated that these plans would become a
part of an Amendatory Application for Loan and Grant in eiJ.;h project and
would be presented to the Members at a later meeting. The Secretary also
presented a chart to the Members, illustrating the Net Project Cost for each
project and the method of providing the City's one-third share. Upon the
Members' concurrence to hold a special meeting to further discuss this
subject, the Secretary stated that she would send a formal Notice of Special
Meeting to each Member.
Project I (a):
An~lysis of Occupancy - Santa Monica Shores
The Secretary presented to the Members a report relating to the
occupancy of Santa Monica Shores, showing the occupancy for each building
and for each type of apartment. The Members were also presented with a re-
port showing the areas which the tenants are moving from.
Project I (a) :
Proposed Lease - Second Installment Parcel
The Secretary presented the Members with a copy of a proposed lease
with Kern County Land Company. She stated that the purpose of this lease
was to a Ilo~1 Kern County Land to use port ions of I nsta I lment Parce I T\"IO ':0
construct a temporary road from Barnard Way into Installment Parcel One,
adjacent to a parking lot for the use of the golf course participants onl/.
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which would accorrmodate approximately 60 cars. Discussion followed on the
terms and provisions of the lease. Mr. Harding suggested that the lease
be re-submitted to the Members for review and approval at the next regular
meeting in the form of an amendment to the Golf Course Lease. The Members
concurred.
Project I (a):
Relocation Report
The Secretary submitted to the Members copies of Form HUO-666, relating
to the relocation of families and individuals, and Form HUD-666A, relating
to the relocation of business concerns and non-profit organizations. She
stated that these were final reports for Project I(a).
Project I(b):
Project Oalance Sheet and Report on Budgetary Status
The Secretary reviewed the Project Balance Sheet and the Report on
Budgetary Status for Project I(b}, as of December 31, 1966, and also a
Report on the Investments for the Project Expenditures Funds and Project
Temporary Loan Repayment Funds for the quarter ending December 31, 1966.
Project I(b):
Acquisition Report
The Secretary introduced Resolution No. 253 (R.A.S.) to the Members,
authorizing the Special Counsel, Musick, Peeler and Garrett, to file
eminent domain proceedings in Block 4 of Project I(b), in the event that
this action will be necessary. Mr. Jacobs suggested an amendment to the
resolution regarding the legal description of Block 4. Mr. Harding moved,
seconded by Mr. O'Brien, that Resolution No. 253 (R.A.S.), '~ RESOLUTION
OF THE REDEVELOPlIENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALI FORi'!IA,
AUTHORIZING THE CONDEM~~TION OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE
OCEAN PARK PROJECT 1 (b)", be adopted as amended and that further read i n9
be waived. The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
A3SE~jT :
Schimmer, Barnard, Harding, O'Brien
None
Connelly, Richey, Rogers
t'1E Ii BE RS :
t1EMBERS:
t'1EMBERS:
The Secretary submitted to each Member a schedule of the coming ~~HRO
Conferences, for their information.
There being no further business to be brought before the Members,
Mr. Harding moved, seconded by IIr. O'~rien, that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 6:11 P.M.
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Grace Thomas
Secretary
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