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MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Wednesday - 9:01 p.m. January 2, 1980
A regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was held on
the above date beginning at 9:01 p.m. following the regular City Council meeting in
the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California with the following:
MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox
Members Absent None
STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director
Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Development Services
Administrator Robens, Community Development Coordinator
Sanseverino
ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member McCandliss, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried
to approve the minutes of December 6 and 11, 1979 as mailed.
ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION NO. 226 - APPROVING THE FILING OF ANNUAL REDEVELOPMENT
STATUS REPORT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In accordance with the State Redevelopment Law, the Agency is to file a copy of its
annual report with the State Department of Housing & Community Development.
Community Development Director Desrochers explained that because of an audit report
and other items to be completed, the report was not prepared until this time though
the report covers only the fiscal year 1978-79. Members agreed that the name of
"Butch" Glenn should be changed to "Stanley" Glenn on the title page of the report.
RESOLUTION OFFERED
Offered by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
ITEM NO.3 - RESOLUTION NO. 227 - APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
BAYFRONT RAMADA INN, RESTAURANT AND RV PARK
On December 12, 1979, the Planning Commission approved the Bayfront Ramada Inn
development subject to ten conditions. The estimated total cost for development
upon completion of the project is $8 million.
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Community Development Di rector Desrochers commented on the Coastal Commi ss i on permi t
that was prepared in this regard. He discussed the implementation of the construc-
tion tax as an added inducement to the City and Agency for participation in off-site
improvements and for the waiving of certain fees.
In response to Chairman Hyde's request, Community Development Director Desrochers
commented on the encroachment permit. He noted that this subject was discussed with
the Federal Court Receiver.
Member Scott felt that the sign near the offramp and "E" Street was not appropriate--
too large and not in keeping with the original Sedway-Cooke plan.
MOTION NOT TO APPROVE SIGNING
It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried not
to approve the recommendation regarding signing at this time and that consideration
of signing be brought back to the next meeting on the context of all signing.
Special Counsel Reed suggested specifically referring, as amendment to the resolution,
that signing has not been approved.
RESOLUTION OFFERED (AS AMENDED)
Offered by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted (as amended), by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 228 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH TOM MONEY
At their meeting of December 12, the Design Review Board approved the subject pro-
posal located at 349-351 Third Avenue with the condition that parking spaces located
adjacent to the rear alley will be widened to eight feet each.
RESOLUTION OFFERED
Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss
Noes: None
Absent: None
ITEM NO.5 - RESOLUTION NO. 229 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH THURMAN JOHNS
Conceptual plans for a triplex two-bedroom condominium unit to be constructed in
the "Bauhaus" architectural design were conditionally approved by the Design
Review Board on December 12, 1979.
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Member McCandliss remarked that she did not find the architectural design of the
project at all attractive but agreed that perhaps it was the rendering and not the
actua 1 desi gn.
RESOLUTION OFFERED
Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde
Noes: Member McCandliss
Absent: None
ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 230 - AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF BAYFRONT /TOWN
CENTRE BOND PROCEED FUNDS FOR TRANSFER TO THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS
In accordance with Centre City Associates, the Agency agreed to landscape the northern
edge of Memorial Park and remove the park maintenance building. Plans are being com-
pleted for the landscaping of the eastern portion of the park fronting Third Avenue
and to renovate the Taco Express building.
RESOLUTION OFFERED
Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss
Noes: None
Absent: None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Town Centre I
Community Development Director Desrochers reported that because of the change in
this month's meeting date, staff would like to evaluate Mr. Zogob's economic and
market study and report back to the Agency on January 24th. It is hoped that by
the latter date, the Economic Report will be completed and can reviewed by staff.
MOTION TO SCHEDULE SPECIAL MEETING
It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Member Gillow and unanimously carried to
schedule a Redevelopment Agency meeting on January 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Centre II
Mr. Desrochers commented that Agency Special Counsel will meet with Walker Scott's
legal counsel concerning a negotiation agreement. Most likely this agreement will
be presented at the February Agency meeti ng.
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SAFEWAY/ALPHA BETA
Member Scott questioned the departure of Safeway and the impending loss of Alpha
Beta from the downtown area.
The director explained the Safeway store was closed due to the size of the parcel
and condition of thebui 1 di ng, and because a new store was bui lt in the Town &
Country Shopping Center. in National City. Alpha Beta is in about the same situation
but staff will_pursue efforts to keep them here.
Discussion ensued regarding Alpha Beta's long-term lease, expansion of their store
and Mr. Zogob's involvement in this matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. to the Agency meeting of January 24, 1980
at 7:00 p.m.
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