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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Min 1971-04-12 4-12-71 1-16 April 12, 1971 The Redevelopment Agency of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 p.m. on April 12, 1971 in Seal Beach Council Chambers, 211 8th Street, Seal Beach, Calif. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Covington Members Lindstrom, Scheib1auer, Jackson Member Barnes I Absent: Also present: Robert E. MYers, Executive Director-Secretary Bill Murphy, Director of Public Works/ City Engr. Jim Bentson, Legal Counsel 'Dennts Courtemarche, Assistant to City Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Lindstrom, second by Scheib1auer, to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 22, 1971 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Covington, Lindstrom, Scheib1auer None Jackson Motion carried Chairman Covington noted that under Old Business the Agency had requested the Executive Director-Secretary to respond to the resolution of the General Plan Review Committee, however, since the General Plan Review Committee has been disbanded, it was the order of the Chair that a response is not required. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH SEAL BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT The item was held over until the next meeting because it was noted by Myers that Mr. Jacobs had not finished the preparation of the amended written opinion and agreement with the Seal Beach School District regarding payment to them. DISCUSSION OF RIVERFRONT REDEVELDPMENT PROJECT MYers noted the following report, entitled "Riverfront Redevelopment Project Area Valuations of Property", dated April 8, 1971.', (This is a matter of record in the Redevelopment Agency files). Lindstrom asked several questions concerning the additional usage or demand on the sewer plant because of certain commercial usage and the R &8 Development. Murphy did note that R & B, because of its close proximity to the plant would add to the peak flow. Therefore, the peaking would be directly on top of the other flow coming from the rest of the sanitation district area. He felt there was no real answer as to at what point the addition of R & B and its flow would become a genuine problem in the treatment of sewage. Lindstrom then asked what the total income of the Sanitation District #4 is and what percentage of that is for maintenance and operation and surplus. He also wanted to know here all the money in the sanitation district actually goes. Myers noted that the money was spent approximately 40% surplus, the remainder to maintenance and operation. Lindstrom then asked since the Sanitation District #4 had already agreed to tie in for purpose of sewage treatment to Sanitation District #3, why then was the Redevelopment Agency still considered to be a prime or an integral part in the financing of the sewer problem solving except perhaps for that small portion which may benefit the Redevelopment Agency. Lindstrom then asked that he would like to see a financial plan presented to the Redevelopment Agency that puts the responsibility of I I , 4-12-71 1-17 I financing where it should be: (1) a major portion of the sanitation district; (2) a proper percentage to'the Rede- velopment Agency; and (3) what do they expect the Redevelopment Agency to do about that payment the sanitation district is required to pay for rental of the administration building. Myers indicated that originally, the Redevelopment Agency's primary need to exist was for virtually to bear all the cost of the sewer plant problem. After considerable discussion among all the members concerning the financing of the tie in to Sanitation District #3, it was recommended that a written financial plan exhibiting estimated costs of the project and, what portion the Redevelopment Agency could or would be required to pay toward the project would be presented. Mr. MY~rs then presented'a "speculative" report concerning possible costs of obtaining the remainder of the Pacific Electric Right of Way. The estimated cost would be in the neighborhood of, in excess of $200,000. Discussion then centered around ownership of the Pacific Electric Right of Way which was owned by the O'Sullivan family and Southern Pacific Trans- portation Company. It was noted by Mr. Bentson that the two parties owned the remainder of the Pacific Electric Right of Way from 5th St. to 15th St. as tenants in. common. I Chairman Covington then entertained a motion to authorize the ExeGutive Director-Secretary and the City Attorney to negotiate with the owners of the remainder of the Pacific Electric Right of Way to purchase the remaining parcels. It was so moved by Lindstrom, second by Jackson. AYES: Covington, Lindstrom, Jackson, Scheib1auer NOES: None Moti on carri ed Covington asked if it would be possible for the staff to prepare a report containing the alternatives for possible uses on the Dept. of Water and Power property. Myers indicated that this was one of the functions that was being performed by the General Plan Review Committee and probably would be included in their report to the ~ity Council. Covington also asked if it was possible to explore available federal funds for open space grants. Myers answered that i~ order to get open space grants, a parks and recreation plan is required and added that this was something that should be tackled additionally a~ the Planning Commission level. Lindstrom then proposed that a resolution be presented to the Redevelopment Agency at their next meeting that would be presented to the City Council and that the Redevelopment Agency recommend that a policy be adopted for a parks and recreation plan as well as a shoreline plan in order to give the City staff the guidance required to implement such a program. MYers indicated that we already had this in the Master Plan. Covington agreed with Mr. Lindstrom and suggested that the intent should be made known to the City Council through a resolution since the Redevelopment Agency is charged with th~ development of the area within its boundaries. Mr. MYers noted that he would prepare that resolution for the next agenda. I DRAL COMMUNICATIONS No one wished to speak to the agency at that time and the Chairman therefore, adjourned the meeting of the Agency at 9:22 p.m. Executive Director-Secretary