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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Min 1971-05-10 t 1~O 5-10-71 May 10, 1971 The Redevelopment Agency of Seal Beach met in regular session. at 8:00 p.m. on May 10, 1971 in Seal Beach Council Chambers, 211 8 th Street, Seal Beach, Calif. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Covington Members Barnes, Jackson, L~'ndstrom (Scheib1auer arrived at B:10 p.m.) None Robert E. Myers, Executive Director-Secretary Dennis Courtemarche, Asst. to City Manager Eugene Jacobs, Special Legal Counsel I Absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Lindstrom, second by Jackson, to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 26, 1971 as presented. AYES: NOES: Covington, Barnes, Jackson, Lindstrom None Motion carried APPROVAL OF BILLING FOR LEGAL SERVICES It was moved by Lindstrom, second by Barnes, to approve the billing for legal services for Eugene Jacobs. AYES: NOES: Covington, Barnes, Jackson, Lindstrom None Motion carried LEGAL BUSINESS Executive Director Myers presented a report concerning his meeting with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company concerning the Pacific Electric Right of Way. He noted that he was pursuing the matter concerning the purchase of property on the P. E. Right of Way. He also asked the Agency h~1 they felt about possible commercial use of the property on either side of I Main Street. Mr. Lindstrom felt that commercial structures in that area would not be aesthetically pleasing and would also present problems concerning traffic safety. He also noted that it would require closing one street and make the rest parking and again, this would not be aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Barnes felt that commercial development in that area could set precedent and set up a push for more commercial development. MYers agreed that the question was one of aesthetics more than anything else. He (Myers) also pointed out that we would need cut throughs if we make the street one way because we are just compounding the problem without cut throughs even if it wasn't one way. He felt that the staff needed a determination from the Agency as to the aesthetics and exactly what they wanted in the area. Covington prefers a greenbelt all the way along the Pacific Electric Right of Way since he feels this would enhancetthe existing business area. He summarized the discussion to the Executive Director-Secretary as that acquisition of all of the Pacific Electric Right of Way and all of it to be used for open space is the consensus feeling of the Agency. Miss Julie Dorr spoke to the Agency and reminded them that in early 1970 a petition endorsing all open space along the Pacific Electric Right of Way was signed by several businessmen along Main Street who felt that the Pacific Electric Right of Way should be non-commercially oriented. I The Chairman adjourned the meeting of the Agency to a Legal Session at 8:20 p.m. to discuss possible agreement with Seal Beach School District. The Agency reconvened at 8:52 p.m. 5-10-71 .{; . j 1~1 I CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SEAL BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTRIBUTION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. Myers read Resolution 71-8 titled "Resolution Approving Agreement Between Seal Beach School District and the Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency." Barnes felt that the Agency would be establishing a discriminatory practice by giving money to the Seal Beach School District and not giving it to other districts. He did indicate, however, that he was certainly not opposed to giving money to the Seal Beach School District. Mrs. Scheib1auer asked the Special Legal Counsel if the Agency could be forced into giving funds to other school districts because of this pending action to give money to the Seal Beach School District. Jacobs responded that no, it could not be done and added that it was not discriminatory and that the Agency could enter into other agreements with other governmental agencies if they so desired. Mr. Lindstrom said that the City has paid for other improvements for the school district such as swimming pool and lighting for the baseball field and that for the money we're taking, we're benefiting the entire City since we will be tydng in these capital projects with open space acquisition into one financial package. Mrs. Dorr asked if there was any money for the Huntington Beach High School District. Mr. Covington answered that the Redevelopment Agency is only responsible for the project area of the Redevelopment Agency. It was moved by Lindstrom, second by Jackson, to approve Resolution 71-8, a Resolution Approving Agreement Between the Seal Beach School District and the Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency. I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Covington, Lindstrom, Jackson, Scheib1auer None Barnes Motion carried RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT A MASTER PLAN DF PARKS AND A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE COASTLINE AREA BE FORMULATED. Mr. Lindstrom pointed out that a master plan for parks and a precise plan for the coastline area was necessary if the City was to get federal funding for any projects it may want or need. It was moved by Barnes, second by Lindstrom, to approve Reso1tuion 71-9. AYES: NOES: Covington, Barnes, Lindstrom, Jackson, Scheiblauer None Motion carried The Chairman entertained a motion to amend the agenda to consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of April 12, 1971 before going to Old Business. It was moved by Barnes, second by Scheib1auer, to amend the agenda. AYES: NOES: Covington, Barnes, Lindstrom, Jackson, Scheib1auer None Motion carried I It was moved by Lindstrom, secon d by Jackson, to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 12, 1971 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Covington, Lindstrom, Jackson, Scheib1auer NOne Barnes Motion carried OLD BUSINESS Myers presented a report concerning a finance summary of possible purchase of open space and certain payments regarding the sewer plant problem (Attached) Barnes noted that $BO,OOO was budgeted for 1971-72 for projects within the Redevelopment Agency and that $60,000 was budgeted as surplus. He felt that the $60,000 surplus should be put into open space acquisition indicating that he would feel more comfortable 5-10-71 19.2 1.1 if it was committed for that purpose. Thomas Brady then asked the Agency what would happen on the lease back agreement on City Hall. :~MYers pointed out that the Sanitation District pays only $2,500 per year and although there may be some legal problems involved, that amount could be assumed by the City. Mr. Leddy from the audience asked what's to prevent changes in the goals as expressed by this Redevelopment Agency which is open space to perhaps development because of pressures in the future. Mr. Jacobs pointed out that some legal steps could be taken through Redevelopment Law to guarantee that property purchased for open space could be maintained forever with that use. I After several questions from the audience concerning the future of the Redevelopment Agency and the possible implementation of a financial plan, it was moved by Mr. Lihdstr.om to a~30urn this meeting of the Agency to a later date this week to discuss and present the financial plan in order to present it to the Council at their meeting of May 17, 1971. Tom Brady asked that if the Agency chose to do that, that the agenda item should be those arguments why the Agency should be separate from the City Council. Chairman Covington pointed out that since the motion to bring in the ordinance had been tabled, that was a moot point at this time. Mr. Barnes pointed out that if it takes two readings then 30 day adoption, then the Agency will have plenty of time to discuss their financial plans and the future of the Redevelopment Agency. Much discussio~ concerning informing the public about what the Agency was doing transpired. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Jean Dorr expressed disappointment that the Redevelopment Agency had not made a major effort in informing the people of Seal Beach concerning just what the Agency is doing and their plans and she felt that they were excellent plans especially in regards to the acquisition of open space along the P. E. Right of Way. Tom Brady agreed with this concept and felt the Agency should..: point out the cost of the P. E. Right of Way and how they plan to pay for it. There being no further oral communications, the Chairman closed them. I The Redevelopment Agency adjourned to Personnel Session at 10:25 p.m. TbeeAgency reconvened at 11:05 p.m. It was moved by Lindstrom, second by Scheib1auer that Resolution No. 71-10 "A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency Rescinding Resolution No. 70-5" be adopted. AYES: NOES: Covington, Barnes, Jackson, Lindstrom, Scheiblauer None Motion carried I It was moved by Barnes, second by Lindstrom, to adjourn the meeting of the Agency to 4:00 p.m., Friday May 14, 1971. AYES: NOES: Covington, Barnes, Jackson, Lindstrom, Scheib1auer None Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Executive Director-Secretary 5-10-71 I 5-14-7':1.- ; 19.3 May 10, 1971 NOTICE I The Redevelopment Agency of Seal Beach, by unanimous vote of those present, adjourned the regular meeting of May 10, 1971, to 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 14, 1971. Executive Director - Secr.etary May 14, 1971 I The Redevelopment Agency of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 4:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, 211 8th Street, Seal Beach, California, May 14, 1971. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Covington at 4:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Covington Members Barnes, Lindstrom, Scheib1auer Absent: Also present: Member Jackson Executive Director-Secretary Robert E. MYers I Chairman Covington stated the purpose of the adjourned meeting was to discuss the final draft of the Redevelopment Agency's recommended policy statement regarding the Riverfron t Redev- elopment Pr.oject. Discussion of the policy statement followed and the recommendation was prepared for the City Council. Member Jackson arrived at 4:40 p.m. The Redevelopment Agency agreed as to the final 1apguage of the Policy Statement. It was moved, by Barnes, second by Scheib1auer, that Resolution Number 71-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH REDEVELO~MENT AGENCY RECOMMENDING CERTAIN POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE AREA OF THE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, AND PROVIDING A PRELIMINARY PLAN OF FINANCING PROJECTS WITHIN THE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT P.ROJECT AREA, be adopted.