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M-2/10/1970 (3) . . . e - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE C ITV 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 Clifford Conne Ily Ted Fach, entered at 4:37 P.M. L. Wayne Harding J. Lee Schimmer Philip E. Whiting A8SENT: 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 Hay Palfrey, Stenographer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of January 27, 1970 were approved as mai led. APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Acting Secretary reviewed the bills as follows: John Gray . . . . . . . . . $750.00 TOTAL BILLS. . . . . . ~750.00 Mr. Sehimmer 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: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: Barnard, Connelly. Harding, Schimmer, Whiting None Fach, Richey Mr. faeh entered at 4:37 P.M. The Acting Secretary explained that, In accordance with a request made.by the Chairman, a new form entitled I~ccounts Payable" had been added to the agenda listing all other Agency aeeoullts payablt;! 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 A!ency 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 !iENE~L; ~ivl~lon of HIHhway~ - Alternate Pacific Coast Freeway Routes 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. Inu2uka 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 1 Freeway, which would be aligned with the Kaln 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. Inu2uka was then questIoned by the Kernbers and persons from the audience concerning detal Is of the study areas. The Chairman thanked Mr. Inuzuka for his presentation and stated that this Item would be placed 1n the Agency's next agenda for purposes of further discussion by the Members, PROJECTS ACTlpNS AND REPORTS: Projects, J (a) and I (b): Reuse Appraisal Contract - Ashton Associates The Acting Secretary submitted the proposed reus~ 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 the remaining parcels In Projects I(a) and I(b) at Its meeting of Jahuary 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 Pesolutlon No. 285 {R.A.S.L "A RESOLUTION OF THE REOEVElOPMENT AGfNCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA"AUTHORliIN~, TH~, EXEtUTION-OF'~, CONTRACT WITH DAVID~SHTON (ASHTON ASSO~..IAT,~S) I,OR A REUSE APPRAISA,L OF THE RE"'AINING DISPOSITION PARCELS It! BOTH O~EAN PARK PROJEpS ,J{A) ANI> 18)"-;- be adopted and that further reading be waived. The motion carrledwieh the following rol I cal I vote: AYES; NOES; ABSENT: MEMBERS; MEMBERS: MEMBERS: Barnard. Connelly, Fach, Harding, S~hlrnmer, Whiting None Richey GENERAL; A~mlnistratlve 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; Negol! at I n9 Coromi ttee, The Chairman stated that the Negotiating C~mmittee 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 Personnel Committee 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. REPORT OF 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 Olrector. 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 Honoring Robert B. Pitts The Acting Secretary stated that Mr. Robert B. Pitts, Regional Acmlnistrator for Region VI of the Oept. of Housing and Urban Oevelop- ment. had announced his retirement and that a luncheon was being held In his honor on February 14th, at the Hilton Hotel, tn Los Angeles. The Members authorized two representatives from the Agency to attend. AB 32? 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. Schimmer, Whiting None Richey Mr. Connelly left the meeting at 6:20 P.M. Project l(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 1 (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 Mr. Fach. that Resolution No. 286 (R.A.S.), "A RESOLUTION . . . . 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: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: Barnard, Faeh. Harding, Schimmer, Whiting None connelly, Richey There being no further business to be brought before the Members, Mr. Schl.nmer 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. ~ ~----Gary 'G. Ac~lng mp J