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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1981/02/05 7:00 PM MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, February 5,1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Public Services Bldg. ROLL CALL MEf'lBERS P~ESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Scott, Gillow, Cox, McCandliss ~1embers Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordina- tor Zegler, Development Services Administrator Robens, Development Specialist Kassman, Administrative Analyst Buchan ALSO PRESENT Andy Henry, Glen Fithian, Bob Green ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member McCandliss pointed out that the minutes of January 8, 1981 stated that the report on the financing for the Bayfront marina was unanimously accepted. She recalled that she voted in opposition to that item. MOnON TO APPROVE MINUTES AS AMENDED MSUC (Cox/Hyde) to approve the minutes of January 8 and January 13, 1981 as amended. ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION NO. 284 - AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR UTILITY RELOCATION ANALYSIS IN TOWN CENTRE II Staff recommends seeking a utility relocation cost estimate analysis based upon SDG&E's estimates for relocation of gas lines on Fifth Avenue. In answer to Member Cox' question about the difference in the Agency's utility analysis cost ($3,000) and the consultant's fee ($2,000), Mr. Zegler explained that the Agency would be covered for $1,000 in case of over-expending. If the amount is less than our recommendation, funds will be returned to the account. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: STATUS OF ANDY HENRY PROPERTY In November 1980, Walker Scott submitted a lease/purchase offer to Mr. Andy Henry. A counteroffer was made by the owner, and l~alker Scott and Mr. Henry have not yet come to terms. ANDY HENRY 195 Pepper Tree Road Chula Vista Mr. Henry stated that his attorneys are advising against WalkerScott's proposal. 2/5/81 . - -- un -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting February 5, 1981 In response to Mr. Henry's concern, Special Counsel Reed remarked that he (Mr. Henry) is not bound by the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City and Walker Scott. MOTION TO PREPARE LETTER MSUC ( McCandliss/Scott) that a letter be prepared by Agency Special Counsel indi- cating the rights of Mr. Andy Henry. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE MARINA AND RV PARK TO GRUEN GRUEN + ASSOCIATES Since the City Council has approved the inducement resolutions for the marina and RV park financing, it is appropriate to obtain an independent financial analysis of the development's projected cash flow. Member Scott abstained from discussion on this item, and left the Council Chambers at this time (7:15 p.m.). Agency members expressed concern that the City would bear the entire cost for an analysis of a private development. Executive Director Cole discussed the possibility of a forfeiture fee. GLEN FITH IAN The Wilson Group P.O. Box 1115 Chula Vista Mr. Fithian remarked that the Wilson Group would be willing to pay for the entire cost of the study if one-half of the amount could be returned at a later date. It was requested that Special Counsel prepare a modified resolution stating that start up costs could be returned to the developer through the sale of bonds. BOB GREEN 292 Talus Street Chula Vista Mr. Green, representing the Proposition 13 Vigilance Committee, requested the Agency disapprove the Wilson project and consider his proposal for a driving school/auto repair center. A study for this type of use could be prepared in three days for only $1,000. Chairman Hyde recommended the item be trailed to the end of the meeting until Special Counsel returned with the modified resolution. Member Scott returned at this time (7:35 p.m.). 2/5/81 *Corrected 3/6/81 -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting February 5,1981 ITEM NO.5 - STATUS REPORT: DAYS INN AND EL TORITO Currently, the City is processing an adjustment plat, and is reviewing environ- mental documents, design concept plans, and a draft DDA for these projects. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Gillow/Scott) to accept the report. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: STATUS OF LCP LITIGATION Due to the illness of Superior Court Judge Butler, the final order on our lawsuit has been delayed 30 days. Special Counsel Reed informed the Agency that the next hearing is scheduled for March 4. A "writ of mandate" should be prepared and the state will be required to certify or disapprove our plan within 60 days. The state cannot delay action now because the City has statutory authority. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to accept the report. Community Development Director Desrochers told the Agency he would be meeting with the President of Santa Fe Industries on February 11. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: THIRD AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS - F TO G STREETS The staffs of Community Development, Pub 1 i c Works and Pl anni ng met recently to discuss the adequacy of existing Third Avenue improvement plans. As a resul t, a modified streetscape plan between F and G Streets has been prepared. Administrative Analyst Buchan reiterated comments on the street furniture presen- tation given in November to Agency members. Members expressed concern that cobra head lights may not remain, that they are essential for safety at the intersection; and that decorative lighting on the median strip is not a wise move. Therefore, lights on the east/west sides should be installed. *MOTION ON STREET LIGHTING MSUC (Scott/Hyde) decorative street lighting with either single or double heads (de~ending upon a light intensity study) be installed on Third Avenu~ ~etween. F and G Streets except for the Focus Area frontage. F~rther, no addltlonal llghts are to be installed in the Third Avenue landscaped medlan. Further discussion involved the recommendation to replace the Bomanite tile with Kraftile. A sample of the Kraftile brick was viewed by Agency members. 2/5/81 -4- Redevelopment Agency Meeting February 5, 1981 MOTION FOR TILE PREFERENCE MS (Hyde/Gillow) to select the Kraftile if the cost factor is within reason of the cost of the bomanite previously used. Member Scott pointed out that the motion may be premature, in that by accepting the report now, staff will still be required to come back to the Agency with a request to accept the tile replacement. MOTION WITHDRAWN Chairman Hyde withdrew his previous motion and the second concurred. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MS (Scott/Gillow) that the Agency accept staff's recommendation to: (1) approve the revised plan, (2) direct staff to prepare conceptual working drawings, and (3) direct staff to request bids for the construction of the project, with the proviso that final details be presented to the Agency. ADDENDUM TO MOTION Member Gillow requested that staff prepare a schedule to monitor the progress of the street improvements similar to the one prepared for the F to G Street portion. The motion, and addendum, passed unanimously. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 285 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE MARINA AND RV PARK TO GRUEN GRUEN + ASSOCIATES At this time, Special Counsel Reed read the modified resolution to the Agency (as follows). Last paragraph to read: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED upon the developer depositing with the Redevelopment Agency the sum of $13,500 to fund the cost of the independent evaluation, which will be repaid to the developer from the proceeds of the bond sale as an incidental expense of such sale if and when such securities are sold, that Gruen Gruen + Associates provide consulting work in accordance with their letter of January 28,1981 attached hereto as though fully set forth for an amount not to exceed $13,500." RESOLUTION OFFERED by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. (Member Scott abstained from voting on this Item) ITEM NO.8 - RESOLUTION NO. 286 - COMMENDING CHAIRMAN JERRY PRIOR FOR SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mr. Jerry Prior, Chairman of the Town Centre Design Review Board does not wish to seek reappointment which expires this month. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. 2/5/81 -5- Redevelopment Agency Meeting February 5, 1981 MEMBERS' COMMENTS Chairman Hyde commented on the disappearance of several trees on Third Avenue. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler stated that seven trees located in the planter boxes on Third Avenue have died and they will be replaced. Mr. Fithian of the Wilson Group clarified comments made earlier about his project-- that the development will cost approximately $6.5 million, not $20 million, and it will not be a bond issue, but a certificate issue sponsored by Merrill Lynch. ADJOURNMENT at 8:32 p.m. to the workshop in Conference Rooms 2 and 3 and the regularly scheduled meeting of March 5, 1981. 2/5/81