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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Thursday - 7:00 p.m. January 24, 1980
A special meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was held on the above date beginning
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, with the following:
MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Gillow, McCandliss, Scott
Members Absent ~1ember Cox
5T AFF PRESENT Community Development Director Desrochers, Special
Counsel Reed, Development Services Administrator Robens,
Community Development Coordinator Sanseverino
ALSO PRESENT Richard Zogob, C. Michael Cowett, Gary London
Chairman Hyde began the discussion by reading the opening paragraph of the agenda.
STATUS REPORT
Community Development Director Desrochers stated he and the developer prepared the
joint report that was distributed prior to the meeting. (The director proceeded to
read this report aloud.)
Mr. Zogob remarked the joint report adequately summarizes the feelings of Centre
City Associates.
In response to Member McCandliss' question on the completeness of the Schedule of
Performance, Mr. Desrochers responded that the schedule is complete and reiterated
the "tentativeness" of the commercial portion in particular. He discussed the com-
bination between Schedule II and Phase I.
GOODKIN MARKETING STUDY
GARY LONDON
SANFORD GOODKIN COMPANY
Mr. Lindon told the Agency that the 16 acres of focus area development should be
something special. His firm believes the balance of the commercial sector should
now be addressed, and they have made suggestions to the developer's architect.
In response to Member Scott's question, Mr. Zogob stated of the 50,000 square feet
of retail space available, 40,000 has been committed, or 80%. He clarified that
although he had letters of intent from 80% of the tenants, he could not obtain signed
leases from this percentage due to the fact that he did not have construction plans.
Special Counsel Reed discussed the possibility of the developer entering into a
financing agreement that is contingent upon securing a parking structure.
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Mr. London remarked that in the situation of Bernes and Isham, Mr. Isham's business
should be relocated, and the land containing the athletic store and the beauty college
should definitely be acquired.
Mr. London continued that as a result of the Goodkin study, the firm endorses:
(1) the "village" concept; (2) a 50,000 square foot retail center; (3) modest amount
of office space; (4) subsequent phase of medical/dental office building; (5) second
phase residential. He added it is important that the development of Third Avenue and
F Street be continued and that Alpha Beta be relocated.
Discussion followed about the competition between downtown and the regional center on
H Street.
Mr. Zogob expressed his frustrations from his efforts to attract quality tenants.
Discussion ensued regarding Alpha Beta and the possibility of that company subleasing
the "F" Street store to another tenant.
Special Counsel Reed commented that the executor of the Berenson estate, Mr. Robert
Caplan, was willing to sell the Chula Vista Center to the Agency a couple of years
ago, but at that time, the Agency didn't have the $2 million requested. Mr. Reed
also stated that a 48,000 square foot Alpha Beta would be a stronger credit tenant
to finance a parking structure as opposed to specialty shops. Therefore, financing
should be explored along with possible re-timing of the site planning to accommodate
Alpha Beta. Special Counsel felt that the present location of the store was too
narrow, and perhaps Alpha Beta could be shifted to the existing site, and, thus, re-
habilitating the Chula Vista Center.
MEMBER SCOTT'S SUGGESTION
Community Development Director Desrochers explained Member Scott's suggestion about
utilizing certain finances to back up the developer. Financial consultants agree
this is a feasible suggestion as long as the funds are definitely set aside.
Discussion followed regarding the IDB method of financing and the City loaning funds
to the Agency.
Special Counsel Reed indicated the possibility for instruments of acquisition re-
garding the Bernes/Isham parcels, but could not give a definitive answer for acqui-
sition until a configuration is seen.
Agency members requested a finalized copy of the Sanford Goodkin study--Mr. Zogob
agreed to supply same.
MOTION TO ACCEPT ACTION ITEM NO. I
It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried by
those present to direct staff to proceed with action item #1. (To vigorously pursue
UDAG with a "fall back" alternate financing strategy.)
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MOTION TO PROCEED WITH ACTION ITEM NO. II
It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried by
those present to direct staff to proceed with action item #II. (Extend DDA schedule
for public financing a parking structure to July 1, 1980.)
MOTION TO PROCEED WITH ACTION ITEM NO. III
It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried by
those.present to direct staff to proceed with action item #111. (Agency/Developer
share in cost to conceptually re-plan focus area to accommodate Alpha Beta.)
ACTION ITEM NO. IV
No action was taken on this item.
Chairman Hyde mentioned that a follow-up meeting of the same nature as tonight's
should be held in one month, but if nothing new transpires in that time, the meeting
will be postponed.
MOTION TO RECONVENE IN FEBRUARY
It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Gillow and unanimously carried by
those present that this meeting be reconvened on February 28 for continuation of
discussion.
MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Member McCandliss commented on the developer's statement that "no one wants to locate
in Chula Vista," and that perhaps staff should make the initial contacts.
Member Scott asked if an executive session to discuss Bayfront litigation would be
held toni9ht.
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried by
those present to adjourn to executive sessiòn.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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