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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1980/10/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, October 2,1980 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members McCandliss, Scott, Cox Members Absent Member Gillow STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Development Services Administrator Robens, Community Development Coordinator Sanseverino, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, Adminis- trative Analyst Buchan ALSO PRESENT Messrs. Bernard Bernes, Bud Isham, Richard Zogob, Donald Innis, Patrick Briggs, David Reinker ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC Cox/McCandliss to approve the minutes of September 4, 16 and 25, 1980 as mailed. ITEM NO.2 - PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 263 - DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY ALDRED I. AND ELIZABETHA. ISHAM RESOLUTION NO. 264 - DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY BERNARD J. BERNES RESOLUTION NO. 265 - DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY BERNES' ENTERPRISES The Agency's negotiator for the purchase of Town Centre property advises that he has reached an impasse relative to the purchase of three Center Street parcels: Bud's Athletic Supply, a vacant lot and Chula Vista Beauty College. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Special Counsel Reed told the Agency that staff is close on value and we should settle the three purchases in the next week; however, he advised that the Agency adopt the resolutions as presented. BERNARD J. BERNES 161 E. Millan Court Chula Vista Mr. Bernes expressed frustration with the Redevelopment Agency action on these con- demnations. 10/2/80 ---------- - - ---------------------------- -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting October 2, 1980 Chairman Hyde assured Mr. Bernes that it is not the intent of the Agency to hurt members of the business community. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED There being no further comments, for or against, the public hearing was declared c 1 os ed. RESOLUTI ON OFFERED Offered by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. ITEM NO.3 - PUBLIC HEARING - BIENNIAL REVIEW OF AGENCY'S REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS The purpose of this hearing is to review and evaluate the progress of each redevel- opment project and hear public testimony. The hearing is required by the State Health & Safety Code, Section 33348.5. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Community Development Director Desrochers noted that the Agency audit won't be ready for final review until the November 6 meeting. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED There being no further comments, for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: J. D. PETERS' REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT Per the request of Mr. J. D. Peters, the Relocation Appeals Board (Project Area Committee) met to consider his petition for a supplemental replacement housing payment. Mr. Peters and his attorney were present at the initial Board meeting. PATRICK BRIGGS WADDELL, BRIGGS & BECCARELLI 520 W. Ash Street San Di ego Mr. Briggs, representing Mr. Peters, described the history and sequence of events leading up to the Agency's attempt to acquire the Center Street property. He urged the Agency to reject the Project Area Committee's recommendation because a determination of facts has not been presented. 10/2/80 --------- -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting October 2, 1980 MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF REPORT t1SUC Hyde/Scott to accept staff's recommendati on to deny the request for repl acement housi ng payment. ITEM NO.5 - RESOLUTION NO. 266 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH DR. LEONARD KORNREICH AT 466 THIRD AVENUE Conceptual plans for the construction of a medical office building at 466 Third Avenue have been submitted by Dr. Leonard Kornreich. The Design Review Beard has reviewed the project and has approved the proposed design concept. DAVID REINKER SGPA 440 Upas Street San Diego, CA Mr. Reinker, the applicant's agent, gave a brief presentation on the project. RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Member McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: STATUS OF UDAG APPLICATION Only one review by the HUD Undersecretary is left on the UDAG. The results of the final review will not be made public for at least ten days. Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that the developer has met all the criteria necessary for the application. RICHARD ZOGOB Centre City Associates, Ltd. 315 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA Mr. Zogob briefly commented on last minut UDAG preparàtions and publicly thanked City staff members for their assistance. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT ~1SUC Hyde/Cox to accept the report. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA - RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT II Centre City Associates has submitted plans and elevations for the Residential Com- ponent II of the Focus Area which consists of several revisions to the original proposal. 10/2/80 ----------------------------- -4- ~edevelopment Agency Meeting October 2, 1980 Community Development Director Desrochers stated that the Aoency input is desired at this time prior to presentation of the final proposal. - DONALD INNIS, PRESIDENT INNIS-TENNEBAUM ARCHITECTS, INC. 1250 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA Mr. Innis gave a brief presentation using various sketches of the second phase resi- dential component. Mr. Zogob interjected that he has a full reservation list, which also includes a backup list, for the condominiums. Discussion ensued regarding fire escapes and preparation of a traffic study. Mr. Desrochers noted that the latter is being completed. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC Hyde/Cox to accept the report. ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: WALKER SCOTT-GENTRY/CARTER HAWLEY HALE Mr. Desrochers informed members that a meeting has been arranged in Los Angeles for Monday, October 6 with Walker Scott, Carter Hawley Hale, Community Development staff, Agency liaison Ms. McCandliss, and Chairman Hyde. Hopefully, parties can come to a mutual agreement regarding expansion of the shopping center at this time. The Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Walker Scott expires October 16. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC Scott/Cox to accept the report. Member McCandliss questioned the possibility of the high-rise design (relative to Residential Component II) alleviating the "bulkiness" of the Town Centre I project. The director commented that landscaping will probably take away this effect. ITEM NO.9 - REPORT: COASTAL COM~1ISSION LITIGATION Special Counsel Reed told the Agency that he has received excellent responses with rega rd to "amicus curi ae" from about 12 Ca 1 iforni a citi es. The heari ng on Chul a Vista's LCP is set for December 1, 1980 at 10:00 a.m. ITEM NO. 10 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING FOR COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES TO BE DEVELOPED BY DAYS INN OF AMERICA, INC. Days Inn is requesting the Agency consider sponsoring an issue of tax exempt bonds for financing of their Bayfront development. It has been stipulated that archi- tectural standards must be of a quality that would merit Agency involvement in such an lssue. 10/2/80 -------- - ------------ ------------------ -5- Redevelopment Agency Meeting October 2, 1980 Member Scott stated that the subject resolution should not be finalized without a commi tment from El Tori to. MOTION TO POSTPONE MSUC Scott/Cox that this item be postponed until a final determination is received from El Torito that, in fact, they are coming into Chula Vista. Special Counsel Reed clarified for Member Scott that the inducement resolution is not a final commitment to issue bonds. Member Cox remarked that the resolution is premature until the DDA has been executed. Full discussion ensued regarding the wording and meaning of the inducement resolution. The Chairman spoke against the motion and pointed out that the City has sufficient safeguards to ensure that what we want to accomplish is a condition of issuance of the bonds. A delay at this time is not merited. MOTION TO POSTPONE FAILS The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Members Hyde, Cox Noes: Members Scott, McCandliss Absent: Member Gillow MOTION TO PASS RESOLUTION AT FUTURE AGENCY MEETING MSUC Scott/Cox that when a final determination that El Torito is coming to Chula Vista is received, at that time the Council will pass the inducement resolution. ITEM NO. 11 - REPORT: ECONOMIC MARKET RESEARCH FIRM IMPRESSIONS Staff was directed to seek reasons why some consultant firms do not obtain favorable impressions of the City. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MSUC Scott/Hyde to accept staff's recommendation. ITEM NO. 12 - REPORT: CHAIRMAN/MEMBERS' INPUT WITH POTENTIAL DEVELOPERS The Community Development Director was directed by the Agency to institute a pro- cedure whereby Agency members would be able to communicate with potential redevel- opment project developers. 10/2/80 ----- ------------------- -6- Redevelopment Agency Meeting October 2,1980 Chairman Hyde suggested the amendments to the following statements: 1) "If appropri ate, the 1 etter woul d also invite the person to make an appointment wi th the Chai rman . . ." Change 'Chairman' to 'Mayor;' 2) "I propose that a procedure be established whereby the Council Secretary. . ." Change to 'Mayor;' 3) "I propose that a procedure. . . and type of 1 etter to be sent." This letter should be drafted by the Community Development Director. 4) "If. . . personal approach is warranted the City Manager will be . . ." Change 'City Manager and Mayor.' MOTION TO ADOPT POLICY MSUC Scott/McCandliss to adopt the policy and that the Mayor and staff get together to work out the details as stated by the Chairman. Member Cox suggested all letters signed by the Mayor be routed to the Council. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Cox mentioned that at the September Agency meeting, staff was directed to investigate the advantages of reimbursing the General Fund from Redevelopment funds for staff services in the project area. Community Development Di rector Desrochers responded that staff is currently worki ng with the Agency auditor and will have a report for the November meeting. Member Cox also questioned the time schedule for renovation of the old Taco Express and Memorial Park. Mr. Desrochers indicated that the bids exceeded staff's estimate. Council will be asked to reject those bids as staff has been advised to seek new ones. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Mr. Desrochers introduced Mr. David Zegler as the newly hired Redevelopment Coordi- nator, and he announced the departure of Mr. Joe Sanseverino who will take on a new position in Suffolk County, New York. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hyde adjourned the meeting at 8:46 of November 6, 1980. 10/2/80