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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1981/01/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, January 8, 1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - 276 Fourth Avenue ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Cox, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordi- nator legler, Development Services Administrator Robens ALSO PRESENT David Wilson, Glen Fithian, Roscoe Keagy, Kitty Raso ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the minutes of December 4 and 9, 1980 as mailed. (Member Cox abstained from voting.) ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: LOCAL COASTAL PLAN LITIGATION The California Coastal Commission still has the option to appeal the decision of the Superior Court in this lawsuit. MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to adjourn to executive session following this meeting for possible litigation. Special Counsel Reed stated he has filed a "finding of fact and conclusions of law." MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to accept the report. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: FINANCING FOR MARINA Staff was authorized to work with consultants relative to the possible sponsorship of financing for the marina/RV park. The Wilson Group, developer of the project, is unable to obtain a feasible loan. ~1ember Scott abstained from voting on this item due to a possible conflict of in- terest and left the Council Chambers at this time (7:05 p.m.). Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that the City is asking for certain guarantees from the Wilson Group. The Wilsons are hopeful of putting together a porti on of thei r project by th i s summer. 1/8/81 ----.. --------""- -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting January 8, 1981 DAVID F. WILSON 249 E Street Chula Vista Mr. Wilson thanked the Agency and staff for their support. Mr. Desrochers noted that further information will be brought to the City Council with Agency action to follow. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Hyde) to accept the report. Members Scott returned at this time (7:15 p.m.). ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: STATUS OF BAY FRONT PROJECTS Days Inn: This corporation met with a subcommittee of the Design Review Committee regarding new exterior elevations. El Torito - La Fiesta Corporation: A draft Disposition & Development Agreement has been prepared with this regard. A design package will be ready later this I1JJ1th for the Design Review Board. Mr. Desrochers stated he will receive plans on both projects in a few weeks. He indicated the plans would be available for review in the Community Development Department. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept report. ITEM NO.5 - RESOLUTION NO. 280 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AREA In a recent court verdict, the Agency was ordered to pay an additional $70,000 for the acquisition of the Kaul parcel on Bay Boulevard. Since this additional expense was not anticipated in this fiscal year, an appropriation is necessary. Special Counsel Reed suggested this item be discussed as a matter for litigation in executive session. RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING EXTENSION OF THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND WALKER SCOTT PROPERTIES CORPORATION A 30-day extension on the agreement with Walker Scott has been requested by their President, Fred Borst. 1/8/81 -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting January 8,1981 MEETING WITH CARTER HAWLEY HALE AND WALKER SCOTT IN LOS ANGELES Chairman Hyde reported that as a result of today's meeting with Carter Hawley Hale and Walker Scott in Los Angeles, there is no need for another extension. Carter Hawley Hale will initiate efforts to put together a Disposition & Devel- opment Agreement that will hopefully be available in March. MOTION TO FILE RESOLUTION MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to file the resolution. Chairman Hyde commended staff, particularly Executive Director Cole, for their preparation at this afternoon's meeting. MOTION FOR LETTER OF AGENCY'S INTENTIONS MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to authorize staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature indicating the intentions of the Agency in working toward a Disposition & Develop- ment Agreement involving Walker Scott. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: UDAG STATUS Staff has received word that the City's request for a $3.8 million UDAG has been turned down. Staff now requests evidence of feasible public sector financing for a parking structure within 30 days; and if such cannot be accomplished, the developer be directed to implement the fallback plan for the commercial develop- ment with surface parking. MOTION DIRECTING STAFF TO Pf{)IlIOE EVIDENCE OF FINANCING MSUC (Hyde/Scott) that staff provide evidence of feasible public sector financing for a parking structure within 30 days. And if this cannot be accomplished, this item be brought back to the Agency. Mr. Desrochers stated the parking structure will be a public development but would be leased to the developer and ultimately paid back by him with tax incre- ments as the assurance for the bonds. MOTION TO LEAVE CITY'S NAME IN CONTENTION FOR UDAG MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to leave City's name in contention for consideration of a grant while at the same time, move on guidance of previous motion. ITEM NO 8 - RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CENTER STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT AREA The Agency has been asked to approve financing for street widening plus land- scaping for the residential project on a portion of Center Street. 1/8/81 ß"~~~M~NI WIIH IH~ [WN~~S lIb -[H~ -4- Redevelopment Agency Meeting January 8, 1981 Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler gave a brief slide presentation and requested the Agency appropriate funds to remove the sidewalk on Center Street. He pointed out that this is one of the obligations of the Agency per Section 20 of the Dis- position & Development Agreement. MOTION TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING MSUC (Scott/Cox) to hold special meeting following next regular Council meeting (January 13) for a report on the City obligations. ITEM NO.9 - RESOLUTION - DIRECTING AGENCY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE LITIGATION IN ORDER TO OBTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN AGENCY AND JOSEPH RASO, JR. After considerable effort, staff has been unable to obtain compliance in accord- ance with the owner participation agreement with Joseph Raso, Jr. of La Bella Pizza Restaurant. MOTION TO FILE RESOLUTION MSUC (Scott/Cox) to file resolution. UNANIMOUS CONSENT - RESOLUTION NO. 281 - AMENDING THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF THE PREMISES AT 373 THIRD AVENUE In lieu of the previous resolution, the Agency Attorney has prepared a resolution amending the owner participation agreement with the owners of La Bella Pizza Restaurant. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by uannimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 10 - RESOLUTION NO. 282 - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN ACTIVITIES The City Manager has the authority to approve appropriation transfers between various accounts within any department. It would, therefore, be appropriate and efficient for the City Manager to have the same authority over redevelopment accounts in his capacity as Executive Director. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. KITTY RASO LA BELLA PIZZA RESTAURANT 373 Third Avenue Chula Vista Upon being informed of the Agency's approval of the extension of owner participation requirements for one year, Mrs. Raso commented that the restaurant would become the showplace of Chula Vista upon completion of improvements. 1/8/81 -5- Redevelopment Agency Meeting January 8, 1981 MEMBERS' COMMENTS In response to Member McCandliss' concern over the Jimmy's Restaurant situation, Mr. Desrochers stated that the restaurant owners' attorney, Mr. May has been in touch with staff. Special Counsel Reed reiterated that the Agency does not have the right to select tenants for the developer according to the DDA. The Community Development Depart- ment is working only as a facilitator in bringing the two parties together. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Executive Director Cole stated that following tonight's meeting, the City Council will convene. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hyde adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. to the special City Council meeting. The Agency meeting reconvened at 7:58 p.m. where Chairman Hyde stated an executive session would follow tonight's regular meeting. ADJOURNMENT at 7:59 p.m. to executive session, the special meeting of January 13, 1981 and the regular meeting of February 5,1981. p~", S"~"ry 1/8/81