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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 - 1120rda_CCv0001.pdf A", f 40 scroll down 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 November 20 , 1984, at 3 : 25 P.M. PRESENT Carole Beswick, Chairman Tim Johnson, Vice Chairman Charles G. DeMirjyn, Member Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Member Richard N. Larsen, Member John E. Holmes, Executive Director Derrill Quaschnick, Director Dallas Holmes, Agency Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, Secretary Laura Wingard, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Brown, The Sun ABSENT None Minutes of the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands of November 6 , 1984 , were approved as submitted. Director Quaschnick presented Resolution No. 169 Resolution which represents the formal adoption of Design No. 169 Guidelines and Procedures for the Revitalization Area as recommended by the Redevelopment Advisory Design Commission. Mr. Larsen moved for approval of Guidelines Resolution No. 169, a resolution of the Redevelopment and Agency of the City of Redlands adopting Design Procedures Guidelines and Procedures for Central Redlands Revitalization Area (Town Center) . Motion seconded by Mrs. Beswick and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 170 approves and adopts the Central Redlands Revitalization Program Public Improvements Component. In response to Mr. Johnson, Mr. Quaschnick noted that neither resolution enacts physical changes, and that this document is a policy statement which will provide the basic foundation and framework Resolution for the implementation of the revitalization No. 170 project. Mr. Martinez moved to adopt Resolution No. 170 , a resolution of the Redevelopment Agency Public of the City of Redlands approving and adopting Improvements the Public Improvement Component for the Central Aft, Component Redlands Revitalization Area (Town Center) ; motion WE seconded by Mr. Larsen. Mr. DeMirjyn stated he did not intend to support any part of this project as he felt it was a tremendous waste of money. Resolution No. 170 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Johnson, Martinez, Larsen; Chairman Beswick NOES: Mr. DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Mr . Quaschnick presented the preliminary plans for Phase I Public Improvements for Orange and State Streets noting that many meetings have been held with the Advisory Commission and consultants. Block meetings with the businesses in the downtown area have also been held to acquaint the public with these plans. Reviewed in detail at this time were the public works improvements by Harold Hartwick and the landscaping plans by Gary Poling. The following people addressed the Agency: Martha Garcia, representing Redlands Glass at 510 Orange Street and the antique shop at 508 Orange Street, expressed concern that the bus stop was located in front of their shops. Anthony Adao�, College Shoe Repair at 529 Orange Street, stated that semi- trucks will have a difficult time driving on Orange Street. Jim Ver Steeg, Franklin ' s Garage at 500 Orange Street, felt there should be traffic signals at the intersection of Stuart Avenue and Orange Street and was concerned that the benches would require too much maintenance if they were not of u. good quality. Donna Hunt, The Beacon Printery at 336 Orange Street, was distressed with the loss of parking in the area. Jan Brinkman, Ralph' s Bargain Spot at 342 Orange Street, also expressed concern with the loss of parking and wheelchair access along the brick sidewalks. Mr. Clark, The Lite House at 360 Orange Street, questioned the purpose of this project. Susan Rettig, Rettig' s Machine Shop at 205 West Stuart Avenue, expressed concern for the people living within the area and where they would go, felt the project showed fiscal irresponsibility to the taxpayers, and stated the consultants were not listening to them. Richard McKinnon, Kitchens & Tops at 100 West Stuart Avenue, felt that having to cross Orange Street for parking would not be convenient and also desired a traffic signal at Stuart Avenue and Orange Street. Jack Cummings, president of the Chamber of Commerce, commended the City for their action and said the Chamber was terribly excited aboout the project and appreciated the time given to the Chamber. Mr. Martinez left the Chambers at 4 : 20 P.M. Mr . Larsen moved to approve the preliminary plans for Phase I Public Improvements for Orange and State Streets with the modifications agreed upon which included: expansion of the entrance to the Mall at State and Orange Streets; cut curb in for additional parking on the east side of Orange Phase I Street adjacent to Keystone Drugs; various Public entrance changes on Orange Street, elimination Improvements of a portion of the median in Orange Street between High and Pearl Avenues; and inclusion of conduiting for traffic signals at Stuart Avenue and Orange Street and any other that may be necessary. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried by the following vote : AYES: Messrs. Johnson, Lrsen; Chairman Beswick NOES: Mr . DeMirjyn ABSENT: Mr. Martinez The meeting recessed at 5: 30 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing matters covered under the attorney/client privilege and reconvened at 7:00 P.M. . Larsen moved to authorize the Redevelopment Director ' s attendance at a Sheriff' s Auction to Property bid on property located within the Redevelopment Bid Area up to a maximum of $200 ,000 . 00 . Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried by AYE votes of all present. There being no farther business. the Redevelopment Agency meeting adjourned at 7 : 10 P.M. Next regular meeting. December 4. 1984 . » e> ATTEST: Chairman, Redevelopment agency S\w�dtary \/d 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0