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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1981/03/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, March 5, 1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Cox, McCandliss, Scott Members Absent Member Gillow STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Development Services Administrator Robens, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, Development Specialist Kassman, Administrative Ahalyst Buchan ALSO PRESENT Ralph Hamanaka, Dave Materna, Michael Gay ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Hyde requested clarification of the motion on page 3 of the minutes for the regular meeting of February 5. (Motion relative to street lighting on Third Avenue.) MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION MS (Hyde/Scott) to approve minutes of February 5, 1981 except for subject item. Member Scott stated that perhaps approval of these minutes should be carried over to another meeting. MOTION WITHDRAWN Chairman Hyde withdrew his motion and the second agreed. MOTION TO CARRY OVER APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to carryover approval of minutes of February 5, 1981 for clarifi- cation at the next Agency meeting. Chairman Hyde also noted a typographical error on page 2 of the minutes of the February 10 meeting. Under "MOTION TO FUND PARKING STRUCTURE," the word "part" in 1 i ne 3 of the second sentence shoul d be "party." MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES AS CORRECTED MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to approve the minutes of February 10, 1981 as corrected. ITEM NO. l(a) - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: THEATRE/PARKING MODIFICATIONS Two letters have been received from the Town Centre Business & Professional Association relative to the theatre and parking modifications on Third Avenue. MOTION TO REFER ITEM TO STAFF MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer this item to staff and include it in the report comi ng back to Council on the parking structure. 3/5/81 -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 5, 1981 ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION NO. 287 - RECERTIFYING EIR-79-6 AND APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE PROPOSED BAY FRONT EL TORITO-LA FIESTA RESTAURANTS The Town Centre Design Review Board has reviewed El Torito's proposed 7,700 square foot restaurant. The Design Review Board has conditionally approved the project, while potential impacts were evaluated and the original Bay Boulevard EIR was found to be adequate for the subject property. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the those present. ITEM NO.3 - PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND C. W. CLARK, INC. (EL TORITO) RESOLUTION NO. 288 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND C. W. CLARK, INC. (EL TORITO)* In accordance with Community Redevelopment Law, prior to the sale of property owned by a redevelopment agency, a public hearing must be held on the proposed agreement. Notice of this hearing for the development of an El Torito Restaurant, as well as other regulations, have been complied with. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that the prime motive for purchasing this property 2~ years ago was to remove the wrecking yards. Funds for this purchase were made available from the Bayfront Tax Allocation bond issue. Construction should begin within six months. RALPH HAMANAKA SAKAHARA & ASSOCIATES 3184-b Airway Avenue Costa Mesa, CA Mr. Hamanaka briefly described the site features and elevation plans of the El Torito Restaurant. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED There being no further public comment, the public hearing was closed. Member Scott expressed Concern with the amount of time allotted the developer (24 months) to develop the third lot. He suggested perhaps giving the developer 12 months free to develop on sort of a declining basis. *Resolution and DDA headings changed per request from Clark representative as ex- plained on page 3. 3/5/81 - ---------------------------~-- --- --------- -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 5, 1981 Special Counsel Reed referred to Section 11 of the DDA relative to the Developer's Option. Mr. Reed concurred with Member Cox that there is an error in Section 11 of the DDA. The second sentence of the first paragraph should read: "The option shall commence upon the date of close of escrow for Parcel No.2 and shall continue to the day 24 months from close of escrow." RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted unanimously by those present as corrected. MICHAEL GAY C. W. CLARK, INC. 3211 Holiday Court, Suite 200 La Jolla, CA Mr. Gay requested the title page of the DDA be changed to read: "DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CRAIG CLARK" He explained that Mr. Clark always takes title to developments as an individual for tax purposes. Agency members concurred with this request and suggested that the resolution heading also be corrected to reflect this change. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 289 - RECERTIFYING EIR-79-6 AND APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE PROPOSED BAY FRONT DAYS INN PROJECT Plans for the construction of a 118-unit motel and 44-seat coffee shop on Bay Boulevard south of E Street have been submitted by Days Inn. The motel's archi- tectural design was modified at the Agency's suggestion. The EIR for the project has been found adequate, and the Design Review Board has conditionally approved the pro- ject with the exception of the signs. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously by those present. ITEM NO.5 - PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND C.B. DAY REALTY OF CALIFORNIA, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 290 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND C.B. DAY REALTY OF CALIFORNIA, INC. Regulations in accordance with the Community Redevelopment Law have been complied with relative to advertisement of a public hearing prior to the sale of property for the proposed Days Inn motel and coffee shop. 3/5/81 -4- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 5, 1981 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Community Development Director Desrochers informed the Agency that the representative from Days Inn in Sacramento has been delayed and will arrive at the meeting later than expected. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler narrated a slide presentation of the project. DAVE MATERNA C. W. CLARK, INC. Mr. Materna remarked that the Chula Vista site will be the California design standard for Days Inn. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED There being no further public comment, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by those present. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TOWN CENTRE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Two-year terms on the Design Review Board for Messrs. Norm Williams and Alfredo Arai za have expired. Therefore, Chairman Hyde asked for ratification of each members' reappointment. MOTION TO APPROVE RATIFICATION OF NORM WILLIAMS MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to approve ratification of reappointment of Norm Williams to the Town Centre Design Review Board. MTION TO APPROVE RATIFICATION OF ALFREDO ARAIZA MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to approve ratification of reappointment of Alfredo Araiza to the Town Centre Design Review Board. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE TOWN CENTRE DESIGN MANUAL A specific duty of the Town Centre Design Review Board is the submittal of an annual report on the state of the Design Manual in accordance with the Town Centre Procedures Manua 1 . MOTION TO ACCEPr REPORT MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to accept the 1980 report on the state of the Town Centre Design Manua 1 . 3/5/81 - ---~---------- -5- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 5, 1981 ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: PARKING STRUCTURE PLANNING FOR THE FOCUS AREA In February 1981, the Agency directed that the planning and feasibility analysis of a parking structure for the Focus Area be accomplished. Since federal restrictions need to be addressed now, staff may reassèss the parking need on a purely local basis. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to accept the report. ITEM NO.9 - REPORT: TOWN CENTRE RESIDENTIAL FINANCING Officials of Miller & Schroeder, the First National Bank of St. Paul, Jones Hall Hill & White, Agency staff and the developer met to discuss the first phase for the residential development interim financing for the Focus Area. Chairman Hyde commented that he received a letter from the developer notifying him that the bank renewed the construction loan. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to acCept the informational report. ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT: MEMORIAL PARK CLOCK A clock has been conceptually planned as a centerpiece for the public plaza on Third Avenue near the Madrona street corner. Presently, there is over.$14,000 in the fine arts fund. The Town Centre Business & Professional Association has discussed this matter, having expressed the opinion that a clock tower should be erected on the site. Member Scott expressed concern for the safety of the clock due to vandalism. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to accept the report and look at other options for a work of fine art in this area. ITEM NO. 11 - STATUS REPORT: TOWN CENTRE II On or before April 15,1981, a DDA between Carter Hawley Hale and the Redevelopment Agency is anticipated to be submitted for review and action by the Agency. Executive Director Cole indicated that staff met with SDG&E this week regarding the undergroundi ng of util Hi es on Fifth Avenue. SDG&E expressed problems with schedul- ing the work if the City were to go forward. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. 3/5/81 ----- -----_._--_._--------------~--- -6- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 5, 1981 ITEM NO. 12 - STATUS REPORT: MARINA FINANCING Bond consultants and staff are proceeding to prepare for a bond sale to finance the development of a marina and RV park at J Street. Also, Gruen Gruen + Associates is evaluating the project's feasibility prior to City/Agency action. A workshop to discuss the consultant's report will be held Thursday, March 12th. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report. (Member Scott abstained.) ITEM NO. 13 - STATUS REPORT: LOCAL COASTAL PLAN LITIGATION Judge Butler's ruling was heard in Superior Court this week and as a result Special Counsel Reed stated that he will serve Mr. Summers of the State Coastal Commission with a writ of mandate requesting certification of Chula Vista's Local Coastal Plan within 60 days. He explained that the :ommission has 30 days to appeal the writ from the date it is filed (March 6). Mr. Reed advised that any modification to the LCP be made immediately and the document resubmitted. He recommended staff prepare a report on the resubmittal for City Council review. Community Development Director Desrochers did not recommend any major changes to the LCP. In response to Member McCandliss' suggestion to modify the LCP to reflect conditions made at the regional level, members surmised that any modifications would tend to weaken the report. MOTION FOR STAFF REPORT MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to prepare a report for City Council review indi- cating staff's position on whether we should make changes to the LCP before resub- mittal to the State Coastal Commission. ITEM NO. 14 - RESOLUTION NO. 291 - ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF DIEHL, EVANS & COMPANY TO PERFORM AUDIT OF ALL AGENCY FUNDS AS OF JUNE 30, 1981 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Mr. Wayne Carroll has performed auditing services for the Agency for several years. Due to his association with Diehl, Evans & Company (who performed last year's Agency audit), it is recommended that this firm again be assigned to perform the task. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously by those present. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member McCandliss expressed her approval of the El Torito development and was pleased with the architectural modifications of Days Inn. ADJOURNMENT at 8:06 p.m. to the regularly scheduled ting of April 2, 1981. ------- ~------