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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1980/09/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday - 7:00 p.m. September 4,1980 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 Cox, Gillow, McCandliss, Scott Members Absen t 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 Scott, seconded by Member Gillow and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the meetings of August 7 and August 14,1980 as mailed. TOWN CENTRE #1 ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: UDAG Community Development Director Desrochers advised that in connection with this report a unanimous consent item has been added to the agenda and will be considered as Item No. 2A. Mr. Desrochers reported that a trip to San Francisco last Thursday revealed strong interest in Chula Vista's application by the H.U.D. evaluators, who have visited the site and were impressed with the improvement that has been accomplished in the downtown area. The financial institution has been very positive and will provide a loan, the exact extent of which will be determined by early next week. The one thing missing from the application is a conceptual sketch of the parking structure and an estimate of the cost. This information can be prepared by a consulting firm in about three days time if authorized. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to accept the report. ITEM NO. 2A - RESOLUTION NO. 258- AUTHORIZING UP TO $2,500 OF PROFESSIONAL UNANIMOUS CONSENT SERVICES FUNDS FOR THE UDAG PROGRAM Offered by Member Scott, the readi ng of the text was wa i ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Scott, Gillow, Hyde, Cox, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 9/4/80 ---'--~--- -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting September 4, 1980 ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: J. D. PETERS REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT Community Development Director Desrochers reported that J. D. Peters did not appear at the meeting of the Project Area Committee held today so there is no report from that commi ttee. It is recommended that the item be held over to the October meeting. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Cox, and unanimously carried that the report on the request of J. D. Peters be held over to the meeting of October 2,1980. ITEM NO 4 - RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO PAY THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA I. NO. 259 FOR STAFF SERVICES FOR THE TOWN CENTRE I DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 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, Cox, Gillow, McCandliss, Scott Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR REPORT It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Chairman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the staff be requested to report to the Redevelopment Agency at the October meeting the advantage of reimbursing the General Fund from Redevelopment funds. BAYFRONT ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: COASTAL COMMISSION LITIGATION STATUS Special Counsel Reed advised that the trial date for the City's case has been set on December 1, 1980 in Department 12 of the Superior Court. It is anticipated the trial will take two or three days. Other coastal cities are supporting Chula Vista in this case. The Coastal Commission attorneys have been a little reluctant to disclose the source of some of the information requested by the City. At this point it is a matter of trial preparation. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR BAYFRONT It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Community Development Director Desrochers explained that in line with the recommenda- tion in that report the Design Review Committee would be asked to review the design manual to determine if it is sufficient to guide them in evaluating new projects, or if there is a need for revised or additional guidelines. 9/4/80 -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting September 4,1980 ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: C. W. CLARK, INC. Community Development Director Desrochers reported on contacts with representatives of the El Torito restaurant, but at this date a definite commitment for their loca- tion in the Bayfront has not been received. He suggested that a representative of C. W. Clark advise the Agency of the status of their project. MICHAEL GAY C. W. CLARK, INC. 3211 Holiday Court La Jolla, CA Mr. Gay affirmed that they have been concentrating their efforts on obtaining a commitment from El Torito and feel it is optimistic at this time. He also reported that in the last two weeks they have sent information to approximately thirty restaurant chains, established regionally if not nationally, and have received an expression of interest from some. The Jolly Roger will be more interested in locating here if the El Torito also does. Chairman Hyde noted that since C. W. Clark, Inc. is not prepared at this time to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement, that a special meeting should be held to consider an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with C. W. Clark. MOTION FOR SPECIAL MEETING It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Gillow and unanimously carried, that a special meeting of the Redevelopment Agency be held on September 16,1980 in conjunction with a regular City Council meeting, to consider an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with C. W. Clark, Inc. CONTACT WITH CONSULTANTS Member Scott reported that in meeting with a site selection representative for El Torito he learned they have had several reports from consultants concerning Chula Vista--some reports were negative and some positive. It was not known how the consultants arrived at their opinions but it was apparently not from visiting the City. Mr. Scott felt an effort should be made to bring those consultants here and show them the City. It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried, that the staff be requested to find out who the consultants were for El Torito and invite them to Chula Vista to show them the potential for development here. TOWN CENTRE II ITEM NO.8 - STATUS REPORT: WALKER SCOTT/GENTRY FRED BORST, PRESIDENT WALKER SCOTT PROPERTIES CORPORATION Mr. Borst affirmed that they are still negotiating with Carter Hawley Hale and have submitted a proposal in writing to them. He felt the terms of the proposa 1 9/4/80 ------- - -,---- -4- Redevelopment Agency Meeting September 4,1980 should not be discussed publicly at this time but gave assurance that Walker Scott will do their best to reach an agreement and will report to the Agency at the conclusion of their negotiations. He indicated he will plan to attend the October meeting and hope to be more informative at that time. It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member McCandliss, and unanimously carried that the status report be accepted. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Cox reported that Senate Bill 1972, supported by the Agency, established that a tax increment is not a net proceeds of taxes as defined by Proposition 4. The bill was passed by both houses of the legislature and is on the Governor's desk for signature. The legislative committee will send a telegram tomorrow to encourage the Governor to sign this legislation. Member Gillow reported that when he met with the representative from El Tori to he indicated he came down here as a last effort after the firm had nearly decided not to locate in this area. Mr. Gillow was concerned that Agency members had not been aware of the problem at an earlier time. He was concerned that other restaurants who are considering the redevelopment focus area may have the same doubts. Member McCandliss suggested that a policy be put into effect whereby the ~~yor would personally contact any principles who expressed an interest in locating here and invite them down to tour the City. Member Scott agreed, adding that it should be done any time someone shows interest to a significant degree. Special Counsel Reed cautioned that it is essential that such effort be coordinated with the developer with whom the Redevelopment Agency has an agreement. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member McCandliss, and unanimously carried that a procedure be formulated by the staff to set up the framework for the Mayor or a member of the Council to meet with anyone interested in locating a business within the City. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hyde adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. to the special meeting of September 16 and the regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. on October 2, 1980. ~L Paul G. Desrochers, Executive Secretary 9/4/80 ----- u_------- n--n ___n_-_-------