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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2000/08/22 MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEET1NGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUGUST 22, 2000 6:00 P.M. Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 7:36 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. On roll call, there were: PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Salas, and Chair/Mayor Horton ABSENT: Agency/Councilmember Padilla ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 3) 1. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1691/COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2000-298, JO1NT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING FILING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE CLEAN LIP TRUST FUND FOR THE CLEAN UP OF THE HOLDING SITE LOCATED AT 4075 OTAY VALLEY ROAD WITHIN THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA; AND CERTIFYING THE APPLICANT WILL HAVE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT; AND DISIGNATING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS AGENT FOR THE PROJECT- The City of Chula Vista and the Redevelopment Agency are interested in expanding the Auto Park to generate additional jobs and revenue in an area currently blighted. A 1.6- acre site in this target area is unsuitable for development due to its use as a stockpile for contaminated bum-ash. A portion of the Otay Valley Landfill, owned by San Diego County and approved to receive the bum-ash, will be closed by year-end 2000, pending approval of a Closure Plan at a September San Diego County Board of Supervisors' meeting. As part of the plan, there will be no tipping fees (estimated at $2 million) to the City of Chula Vista, provided the bum-ash is received into the landfill in November 2000. The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB), through its Solid Waste Disposal Site Clean Up Trust Fund, provides matching grants to local governments with priority solid waste clean-up needs. Due to the short time remaining before the landfill closure, the CIWMB has allowed the City to submit an August 30 application, which will be reviewed at its Board meetings of September 18 and 19. (Community Development Director) StaffRecommendation: The Agency/Council adopt the resolution. Page 1 Council/RDA Minutes 08/22/00 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1692, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPT1NG NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-00-28, APPROViNG OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH DESERT KING INTERNATIONAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN 11,702 SQUARE FOOT CONCRETE BUILDING FOR WAREHOUSE, OFFICE, AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER WITHIN THE OTAY VALLEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND AUTHORIZiNG THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Desert King is a company that imports/exports natural plant extracts for such products as beverages, agricultural and industrial goods, etc. The proposed land use is consistent with the City's Municipal Code and General Plan, and the Otay Valley Redevelopment Plan and Implementation Plan/Design Manual Addendum. The proposed project has been reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it is determined that there are no significant impacts. The Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area Plan requires that Desert King enter into an Owner Participation Agreement, which includes the design plans and a list of conditions. (Community Development Director) Staff Recommendation: The Agency adopt the resolution. 3. a) COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2817, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CENTRE NO. II REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PLAN AND THE MERGER OF THE TOWN CENTRE NO. II REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33485 et seq. (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) - b) COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2818, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG AND ADOPTiNG THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PLAN AND THE MERGER OF THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE TOWN CENTRE NO. II REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33485 et seq. (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) c) COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 2819, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISIA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PLAN AND THE MERGER OF THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE TOWN CENTRE NO. II REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33485 et seq. (SECOND READiNG AND ADOPTION) Page 2 - Council/RDA Minutes 08/22/00 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Amendments to the Project Area Plans merge the Project Areas. The Amendments will not enlarge the Project Areas, nor will the Amendments affect any of properties in the proposed Merged Project Area differently than if the Project Areas remained separate. The proposed Amendments do not change any of the existing tax sharing agreements between the Agency and the taxing entities within the affected Projects Areas. The main purpose of the proposed merger of the Project Areas is for efficiency of administration and financing. (Community Development Director) Staff Recommendation: Council adopt Ordinance Nos. 2817, 2818 and 2819. ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations, including revisions to the Conditions of Approval on Item No. 2, Desert King Owner Participation Agreement, as presented by staff at the meeting; and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GRANTiNG A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PEAK LOAD POWER PLANT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3497 MAiN STREET WITHiN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA The proposed peak load power plant is an electrical power generation plant designed to meet the local and regional electrical requirements, as well as providing for regional transmission system and local distribution ghd support. The main function of a peak load plant is to produce additional electrical power during periods of high demand and function as support for the regular power generation and distribution system. The applicant is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit and design plans for the construction of a plant, which involves the installation of electrical general equipment, on a 3.5-acre property located south of Main Street and Albany Avenue, close to the Otay River Valley. (Community Development Director) Staff Recommendation: The Agency continue the hearing to September 12, 2000. Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. With no members of the public wishing to speak, she then closed the heating. ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to continue the public hearing to September 12, 2000., as requested by staff and the applicant. Agency/Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it catTied 4-0. Page 3 - Council/RDA Minutes 08/22/00 ACTION ITEMS 5. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1693, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC PLANNING RELATING TO A PROPOSED CULTURAL ARTS CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $$1,000 FROM THE BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT - In December 1999, the Agency initiated a contract with Economics Research Associates to provide consulting services for downtown economic strategic planning. As an additional task, Agency and City staff are requesting an amendment of the existing contract's scope of work to conduct a feasibility analysis for a proposed downtown cultural arts center. The additional analysis will include a market analysis, needs assessment and concept development, facility architectural review, and a financial feasibility analysis. (Community Development Director) Redevelopment Manager Estes explained the proposal to the Agency, Council and audience. Ron Bolles, 1648 Country Vistas Lane, employed by the School for Creative and Performing Arts, discussed the many advantages a new performing arts facility would have for youth in the South Bay. He stated that the school currently has 44 performance groups, and finding facilities for the various performances is extremely difficult. Mr. Bolles recommended that Council move forward with the proposed Cultural Arts Center and offered his expertise to serve on a committee that may be formed to explore converting the Cinema Star facility. India Coon, 94 1 Street, representing the Christian Youth Theatre, spoke in support of the proposed Cultural Arts Center, explaining the ongoing problems associated with finding facilities for the group's various theatre performances. ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton offered Agency Resolution No. 1693, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 7. CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 8. AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS There were none. Page 4 Council/RDA Minutes 08/22/00 ADJOURNMENT At 7:52 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the City Council and adjourned the Redevelopment Agency to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on September 12, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 5 - Council/RDA Minutes 08/22/00