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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-0618 rda_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on June 18, 1974 at 3 :15 P.M. PRESENT Jack B. Cummings, Chairman Ellsworth E. Miller, Member Charles G. DeMirjyn, Member Chresten M. Knudsen, Member Bertha Rose Grace, Member R. P. Merritt, Jr. , Redevelopment Director Edward F. Taylor, Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, Secretary Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun SENT None The Redevelopment Agency members convened immediately following the Planning Session of the Council. Acting Redevelopment Director Merritt stated that the first properties within the six- block area are ready to enter into escrow, and requested acceptance of the grant deeds by the Agency, with the Director authorized to sign Al certificates of acceptance in behalf of the Agency. Mr. Merritt stated that the following properties will be conveyed to the Redlands Redevelopment Agency: Grant Deeds 1. Two properties from the Bank of America Trustees 2 . One - John Morris 3 . Two - Redlands Lodge of Elks, B. P.O.E. 4. One - Maurice Clapp 5. One - Ted Nicolay 6. One - McEwen property, owned by Mrs . McEwen, west of Fourth Street 7. Two properties of Redlands Security Company 8. One - Arthur Gregory, et al 9. One - Falcon West, et al 10. One additional property now in escrow to the San Diego Escrow Company Following brief discussion, the motion to accept the grant deeds as noted, and authorization for the signing of the certificates of acceptance by the Acting Redevelopment Director, was made by 0 Member Miller, seconded by Member Grace, by the following roll call vote: AYES : Members Miller, DeMirjyn, Grace, Chairman Cummings NOES : None ABSTAIN: Member Knudsen, for the reason that he has an interest in one property In answer to Dr. Miller ' s question, Mr. Taylor explained that any member now or in the future who has interest in a property under consideration by the Agency should disqualify himself from voting on that item of business . Mr. Ken Brown of Coldwell, Banker and Company reported on the present status of the six-block area, stating that the time schedule is going well, that demolition and construction will begin on the west end of the project, with construction of major areas to begin in April, 1975, with the ANSI opening planned for February, 1976. Mr. Brown IN QV added that most of the prices have been accepted for the property in the three-block area north of Redlands Boulevard, and that that is proceeding 1, well also. Mr. Brown stated that an area of urgency is the property for the relocation of the McEwen Furniture Company, which is presently occupied by Mr. Guggisberg` s automobile lot. Mr. Brown then described a 40-acre parcel between Alabama and Tennessee Street on which he strongly recommended a regional automotive center. He stressed that this property has freeway identi- fication and would be ideal for the relocating Regional of auto agencies within the city, thus making Automotive more property available for business and offices. Center Mr. Brown stated that Mr. Guggisberg is consider- ing relocation on a six-acre property in the general area, and recommends offering Mr. Guggisber< a six-acre section in the northwestern section of the 40-acre parcel. Mr . Brown stated that South Pasadena has a regional auto center and receives great tax benefit from this. He requested the Agency to order a study by Stone and Youngberg and an appraisal of the six-acre property. Mr. Brown presented Mr. Dominguez, who displayed a map of the 40-acre parcel under consideration, and explained that the freeway will necessitate a change in the Volkswagen property and a reloca- tion of the Redlands Skating Rink. For this reason, the time is opportune to develop a regional automotive center by locating the Ford agency near the Volkswagen and Chevrolet agencies . Resolution Following further discussion, on motion of Member No. R-136 Miller, seconded by Member Knudsen, Resolution 40-acre No. R-136, a resolution of the Redevelopment Project Agency designating the 40-acre parcel described Area on the map as Redevelopment Project Area No. 2, ~} was unanimously adopted. Authorization for a feasibility report from Stone and Youngberg was approved on motion of M Member Knudsen, seconded by Member Miller, IN unanimously. Property Appraisal of the six-acre parcel in the northwest Appraisal corner of the property described on the map was approved on motion of Member Miller, seconded by Member Knudsen, by the following roll call vote: AYES : Members Miller, Knudsen, Grace, Chairman Cummings NOES : None ABSTAIN: Member DeMirjyn, who wishes to check the regional automotive center in Riverside In answer to questions, Mr. Brown explained that the tenants will have 120 days following the close of escrow on a property in which to vacate, and remove their buildings if they so desire. Mr. Brown stated that at a recent meeting in Toronto, three national chains expressed interest in the project, but added that no active leasing will 1001 be pursued until a later date. Chairman Cummings stated that the Harris Company wishes a lease. Acting Director Merritt assured the members that the tenants will be informed by letter and personally of the removal time. He stated that west of Fourth Street clearance of tenants will be made by November 1, 1974, in the present plan, and east of Fourth Street clearance is to be by February of 1975, in order that property be made available for parking and stores . Stating that Demolition removal of the burned house and some other un- Damaged attractive structures would be an advantage to Structures the appearance, authorization was unanimously given to the Acting Director to seek demolition and removal of certain properties, on motion of Member Knudsen, seconded by Member DeMirjyn. 142 Chairman Cummings asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience, none being forthcoming, the members of the Redevelop- doment Agency adjourned on motion. ATTEST y _ fir Vag man cat the Re `evelopmet _" oncy _0--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- BOOM.