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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/02/26 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday February 26, 1975 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl (both Councilmen Scott and Egdahl arrived late) Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Redevelopment Operations Desrochers Mayor Hamilton opened the meeting at 3:40 p.m. and explained that the meeting was called to hear a report from the Director of Redevelopment Operations Paul Desrochers regarding the Bayfront, Third Avenue Study and South Bay Courts. Paul Desrochers, Mr. Desrochers reported that he has been Director of Redevelopment talking with developers in the area as Operations well as state-wide. Ne will be attending a luncheon hosted by Title Insurance Company nox~ ,~ednesdmy,.., March Sth at 10:30 a.m. where several developers will be present. Mr. Desrochers invited the Councilmen to this meeting and luncheon. Mr. Desrochers then pointed out the area map on the wall prepared by the Port Authority - Sedway Cooke Plan with the modified Tidelands Avenue as tentatively approved by the City of Chula Vista. He noted that the Port staff is recommending adoption of the Plan. Future development Councilman Egdahl queried as to whether or not the Port Authority is still holding out for some future possible development at the northwest corner of the Bayfront area. Mr. Desrochers said they are now agreeable to marine-orinnted types of development: boat repair, boat sails, Coast Guard station, fishing. They hope to put the end of the arm in reserve - the shallow water - and maybe sometime in the future they could go in for a marina. Maritime commercial is the zoning designator - it is not indus- trial. Sale of bonds Mr. Desrochers indicated there is a very good assurance that $3 million of tax increment bonds could be financed with the money to be used to construct portions of Tidelands Avenue with utilities, etc. The most reasonable thing to do with the initial financing capability is to install the basic main roads, which would be the "E" Street extension and portions of Tidelands Avenue. At some time in the future, an assessment district could be set up to repay the City for the improve- ments. Adjourned Regular Meeting 2 February 26, 1975 I~5, Tidelands Avenue City Manager Cole commented that the inter- change work at I~5~ I~34 connecting Tide- lands Avenue, will function considerably better if Tidelands Avenue runs southerly from that, Freeway sign for "£" Councilman Egdahl expressed his concern Street to Tidelands Avenue as to whether or not the correct sign would be installed to indicate to freeway travelers the correct exit for Tidelands Avenue. City Manager Cole indicated that it would. Jack Henthorn, Mr. Henthorn reported that meetings have Community Development been held with various agencies of the Coordinator Federal Government as well as local people concerning construction of the flood control channel and Route 54; this is ail tied in with Tidelands Avenue - on and off ramps, etc. Attempts have been made to establish a position that would not jeopardize the jurisdiction of any agency. At this time, it has not been determined whether or not bridging will be necessary, or whether it will be considered as navigable waters over which the Coast Guard would have jurisdiction. An attempt is being made to put together a resolution which will be adopted jointly by the Port District, National City and Chula Vista supporting the 1-54 project. Letter to Congressman Mr. Cole remarked on the surprising amount of response the Federal agencies give to communications from Congressmen. Conse- quently, a request has gone forward to Public Works and Planning to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature to Congressman Van Deerlin, enclosing a draft of a letter to Rogers Morton, Director of Department of Interior, advis- ing him of the effect of his agency's action on our project with the hope that this might have the desired effect. Economic services contract Mr. Desrochers remarked that his depart- ment will be requesting the Council approval of contract not to exceed $5,000 for more economic services as needed -- possibly Gruen and Gruen or others. Market study Councilman Hyde questioned the advisability of making a market study during a:period of economic stress such as that which is present today instead of waiting until the restraints on land use have cleared somewhat. He asked about the advisability of utilizing in-house capability for conducting the market study. Mr. Desrochers felt the cost would be prohibitive, Adjourned Regular Meeting 3 g~ 26, 1975 Councilman Hobel requested an updated financial status of the Redevelopment Agency, Third Avenue Study Mr. Desrochers reported that Gruen & Gruen have been conducting telephone and personal contact interviews, are in the process of correlating this infor- mation at the present time; they hope to have this completed by April 1st or at the latest by April 15th. Councilman Hobel suggested that this report of Gruen and Gruen be presented at a Council ~on~erence_ South Bay Courts ~lrector of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Building and Housing Grady and Mr. Desrochers examined the Chula Vista Community Hospital site as to the feasi- bility of this being a temporary site for the South Bay Courts but determined that there are too many problems associated with a court type use for the building as well as the neighborhood. Motion for letter It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Mr. Desrochers prepare a letter for the City Manager's signature to the people who proposed using the hospital that this is not feasible (for use as a Court facility). (Councilman Scott abstained from voting since he joined the meeting too late to hear the discussion prior to the motion.) Motion forpurchase of It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded Post Office building by Councilman Scott that the purchase of the old Post Office building be considered, with tho idea that if this building is acquired, it could be made available to the County on a very reasonable lease agreement. Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel asked for a report on the progress of finding a permanent location for the South Bay Courts. Mr. Desrochers gave the following four loca- tions which are being considered as those most beneficial to the City of Chula Vista: 1. The northern half of the Library site, plus the block between Garrett and Landis. 2. Site adjacent to Memorial Park, with a possible extension up to Third Avenue. 3. Third and "H" Street site. 4, Feaster School. The parties involved are talking of a site approximately 8 to 13.2 acres with a 3 to 8 story building. Adjourned Regular Meeting 4 February 26, 1975 Lease arrangements for Mr. Lindberg advised that Dr~ Ruderman had Post Office building suggested a lease arrangement commencing October 15, 1975, the date of termination of the Post Office lease by Federal government for $300 per month. Dr. Ruderman is now proposing an outright sale of the building for $32,000 cash from October 15th. Between now and October 15th the Post Office is still in possession of the building and the Federal government is paying the rental payments. The actual cost of the balance of the lease is approximately $6,000. Another option Dr. Ruderman offers is $4500 per year over the ten year period. Mr. Lindberg noted that if the property were rented, the City's net cost would be $25,358. If the property were purchased outright the immediate cost would be $32,000 and the loss of interest in inflated dollars brings it up to $49,000. The Auditor's recoramendation is that the building be leased for a period of ten years from October 15, 1975 at $4500 per year, then work out an arrangement before October with the Post Office. Future use for Mr. Cole commented, in answer to Council- the building man Egdahl's question, that in the event the City of Chula Vista purchased the building and the County did not want it for the South Bay Courts, the City could use the building space. ~Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hob~, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to tell the County that the old Post Office building is available to them for the Courts. Councilman Hyde asked that a report be brought back on this at the next Council meeting - March llth. RESOLUTION NO. 7662-A Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED of the text was waived by unanimous consent, FOR WORK TO BE DONE AND passed and adopted by the following vote, IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE to-wit: UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott~ Hobel, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AS Hamilton, Hyde CONTAINED IN STREETS AND Noes: None HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS Absent: None 5241, 5065, ?[ND 5062, IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF DEL MAR FROM NAPLES STREET TO 650 FEET NORTHERLY, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO GIVE NOTICE INVITING BIDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIRE- MENTS OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Adjourned Regular Meeting 5 February 26, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7662-~ Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading MEMORIALIZING THEIR ACTION of the text was waived by unanimous consent, OF DIRECTING MISSION CABLE passed and adopted by the following vote, TV TO PROVIDE CATV SERVICE to-wit: IN THE gL RANCHO DEL REY SUBDIVISION, UNITS 1 AND 2, AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, AND DETERMINING THAT THE Egdahl, Scott PRIOR FILING OF THE REQUEST Noes: None FOR A FRANCHISE BY VISUAL Absent: None CABLE TV WAS A DENIAL OF SAID FRANCHISE ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.