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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1980/04/03 7 PM r'lINUl~S OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOP:~[NT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday - 7:00 p.m. April 3, 1980 A regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California with the following: MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members McCandliss, Scott, Cox Members Excused Member Gillow STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Community Developnent Coordinator Sanseverino, Development Services Administrator Robens, Planning Director Peterson, City Engineer Lippitt, Senior Planner Pass ALSO PRESENT Fred Borst, Dave Edwards, Patrick Rossetti ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present to approve the minutes of March 6, 1980 as mailed. ITEM NC. 2 - PUBLIC HEARING - DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF THE ACQU ISITION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY . . . RESOLUTION NO. 238 - ANTHONY V. BALISTRIERI AND MARIA L. BALISTRIERI " " 239 - MARY ANDERSON " " 240 - SOPHIE PAPPAS " " 241 - KATHRYN MAY SKINNER AND BETTY LOU GRUTZMACHER FOR INCLUSION IN THE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY To date, the Agency has either acquired, have in escrow or reached settlement on 16 properties. However, four owners have not yet come to terms. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED This being the time and place, the public hearing was declared open. Community Development Director Desrochers informed the Agency that as of this afternoon, the Wyman property has been settled and is, therefore, deleted from the hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED There being no further testimony, for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. 4/3/80 -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting April 3, 1980 RESOLUTIONS OFFERED Offered by Chairman Hyde, the readings of the texts were waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hyde, McCandl i ss, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: Member Gi 11 ow Special Counsel Reed stated that it will be our intention to achieve settlements in the next four to six weeks but we can expect at least one trial. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: RELOCATION IN TOWN CENTRE I FOCUS AREA In March, the Agency requested staff provide information on the status and cost of relocatiort activities in Town Centre I. Members were provided with a chart depicting activity from 12/6/79 to 3/21/80. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 242 - APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH PATRICK ROSSETTI FOR ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES In December of 1979, the Agency adopted a resolution authorizing a six month interest- free loan of up to $15,000 to the City to finance the maintenance of Third Avenue street improvements between "E" and "F" Streets. Subsequently, an agreement was reached for maintenance services of $5,000. After studying various fin9ncing methods, Community Development and Engineering staffs agree that an established assessment district (under the Lighting & Landscaping Act of 1972) would be the best financing method. Member Cox asked who, if anyone, is presently providing maintenance services. Community Development Coordinator Sanseverino explain~d that the contractor is the Mazon Landscape Company and their contract will exp:tre in June 1980. In further response to Member Cox's question of. including the parking area in this district, 'Mr. Sanseverino stated this has not yet been decided but staff will look into it. RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: Gi11ow 4/3/80 ---~----- .~-- --.--------- -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting Apri 1 3, 1980 ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: RECOMMENDATION OF PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE ON LANDSCAPE AND SIGN ENFORCEMENT At the Project Area Committee's March 20 meeting, the committee expressed concern about sign and landscaping enforcement within Town Centre I. Their action was to direct staff to perform a study of the ways to enforce the City's sign and land- scaping ordinance in the Town Centre I Redevelopment project area. In response to Chairman Hyde's question about the need for such a study, Mr. Desrochers explained the problems with mechanics of enforcement and indicated a need for a recom- mendation that Town Centre groups help with enforcement. He remarked that the Town Centre Business & Professional Association has hired a staff person to talk with merchants and that this type of peer pressure along with the City's encouragement may be beneficial. The director proceeded to describe some of the problems associated with enforcement. illegal signs, non-compliance with owner participation agreements, extensive sign coverage, etc. He noted that there is little staff can do since most of the problems are considered misdemeanors rather than infractions. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: STATUS OF TOWN CENTRE II/EXPANSION OF SHOPPING CENTER Since the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement was entered into in February, meetings have been held with all parties including the mall shop operators. A copy of Walker Scott's progress report was distributed to each of the members and is included as part of these minutes. FRED BORST, PRESIDENT WALKER SCOTT PROPERTIES 908 Sherman San Diego, CA Mr. Borst,described a meeting held with other tenants of the Chula Vista Shopping Center. They want to be included in the center's master plan and expressed concern that the area between Sears and Broadway would be far superior to them if they were not included. Also, documentation is being prepared addressing the placement of structure on thei r property. Chairman Hyde asked for the calendar date of "week 1" of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement. Mr. Borst informed him that the date was mid-March. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member McCandliss and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. 4/3/80 -4- Redevelopment Agency Meeting April 3, 1980 ITEM NO.7 - RESOLUTION NO. 243 - APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH DON REEVES & ASSOCIATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE C~LA VI~A B1FRO~ AAO APPROPRI~ING $15,000 At the February 7 Agency meeting, staff was dire ted to prepare an RFP soliciting proposals for a Bayfront Sign Program. The prog am, focusing on the "E," "F" and "J" Street gateways, is to provide a quality design criteria and graphic concept for public and private signage. The firm of Don Reeves & Associates has been selected to perform this task. This firm was selected from five proposals submitted in res ponse to the RFP. Member McCandliss commented on the extensiveness of the sign program and that perhaps the RFP was more grandiose than was needed. Community Development Coordinator Sanseverino stated after meeting with the consultant (Don Reeves), the proposal wi 11 be cons i dered by the Pl anning Commi ss i on and Rede- velopment Agency in July. The coordin~tor indicated Mr. Dave Edwards of Don Reeve's office could elaborate more on the con ultant's proposal. DAVE EDWARDS DON REEVES & ASSOCIATES 835 Fi fth Avenue San Diego, CA Mr. Edwards explained to the Agency how the project was scaled down from a top bid of over $26,000. He noted that signage, color controls and illumination would be included in the package. He stated examples of other projects coordinated by this firm, including: Barstow, La Jolla Prospect Mall, Chula Vista (S/E corner of Third and Madrona, and other commercial areas), and various Naval facilities. Mr. Edwards also explained how K. Kaiser, graphics architect, is involved with the firm. Further discussion addressed the procedure in evaluating the consultant and criteria used for selection. Bidding price and experience were two factors noted. Also, it was felt that Don Reeves & Associates captured the ideas and concepts of the Bayfront. Chairman Hyde asked if this signage program could be used in other parts of the City. The director remarked that although the program could be used throughout the City, its main purpose is to be used as a model for other areas of the Bayfront but could be used on the east side of the freeway. Member McCandliss questioned that in light of problems with the Coastal Commission, should the Agency enter into a signage program for the entire Bayfront? Community Development Director Desrochers stated that this particular project encom- passes Bay Boulevard where there are no Coastal Commission problems; however, this criteria would be applied to the entire project. Member Scott expressed his concern with the expense involved. He felt the project could be handled in-house and may be premature but realized the need for a profes- sional program. 4/3/80 -5- Redevelopment Agency Meeting Apri 1 3, 1980 Discussion ensued on the City's protection against a plan being developed that the Agency didn't like. Mr. Sanseverino assured members that the Agency will have con- trol over the program. RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: Member Gi11ow ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS - RAMADA INN At the March meeting, the Agency approved the necessary steps relative to the is- suance of mortgage revenue bonds to finance the Ramada Inn at Bay Boulevard and "E" Street. Mr. Desrochers briefly explained the "point" system developed. In response to Member Cox's concern if this system is allowable, the director stated he was ad- vised by counsel that the system is permissible as long as it is justified. Member Scott commented that the point system is too simplistic and that the City should have more say on the architecture--how it meets the City's needs. In response to members' concerns, Mr. Desrochers stated that although the fee would serve as a guideline, the 2.5 figure would not necessarily be the standard fee. MOTION TO PREPARE POLICY It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that staff prepare a policy for the Agency that would encompass the "point" philosophy, plus a provision that would forewarn anyone who would partake of the special funding that there might be extraordinary demands made upon them. Member Scott stated the IDB financing method should not be part of everyday nego- tiations and should be used judic~ously. ITEM NO.9 - REPORT: BAYFRONT IDENTITY STRUCTURE - EAST SIDE OF I-5 As a result of discussions with Equity Directions, a past concern resurfaced about the lack of site exposure from the northbound lanes of 1-5. Mr. Sanseverino reiterate Equity Directions' concern about the difficulty in at- tracting tenants to the "J" Street area because of the lack of visibility to passing motorists. Equity Directions has located a site at the "L" Street on and off-ramps adjacent to 1-5 that is owned by CALTRANS. CALTRANS requests a letter from the Mayor expressing the Agency's interest. 4/3/80 -----~.._.._.._-------~-~ -5- Redevelopment Agency Meeting April 3, 1980 MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member McCandliss and unanimously carried by those present to accept staff's three recommendations. ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT: COASTAL COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM At the February 19 Council/Agency meeting, staff was directed to inform the Coastal Commission of the City's interest in a new work program and possible plan if such an effort did not conflict with our litigation. Therefore, if State funds are available, it is recommended that they be utilized to employ a consulting firm to prepare the work program. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Cox commented on AB2257 that was discussed at the last City Council meeting. Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that with the passage of this bill, we will see further erosion of local control. MOTION TO OPPOSE AB2257 It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried by those present to oppose AB2257 and inform our opposition of this bill to our legis- 1 ators. AB2795 - UNIFIED AIRPORT DISTRICT Member Cox described AB2795's major motivation is to make the skies safer. Chairman Hyde pointed out that this Kapiloff authored bill is a result of a five- member board that the City of Chula Vista would not be represented by. MOTION TO OPPOSE AB2795 It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Scott, and unanimously carried by those present that we indicate our opposition of this bill to our legislators. The Chairman requested staff prepare the appropriate communication for the Mayor's signature. MAINTENANCE OF THIRD AVENUE Member McCandliss reiterated comments received from citizens about the condition of the street furniture on Third Avenue. 4/3/80 -7- Redevelopment Agency Meeting April 3, 1980 Mr. Sanseverino informed the Agency that staff has reviewed the stain for the benches and the contractor is waiting for better weather before anything can be applied. LETTER FROM AL HOUTKAMP - HARVEY'S BAKERY Chairman Hyde reported on a letter received from Al Houtkamp concerning additional relocation compensation. Mr. Desrochers stated that the compensation offered by the City is a fair settlement, and Mr. Houtkamp has been provided with relocation and loan (LDC) assistance. MOTION TO DISCUSS ITEM AT APRIL 15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Chai rman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously ca rri ed by those present to direct this item for discussion at a special Agency meeting follow- ing the next City Council meeting on April 15. Chairman Hyde commented on a letter received from Bernard Bernes indicating his intent to become a part of our redevelopment project. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hyde adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. to a workshop session in Conference Rooms 2 and 3, the Agency meeting of April 15, and the regularly scheduled meeting of May 1, 1980. 4/3/80