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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1981/04/02 7:00 PM MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, April 2, 1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Public Services Bldg. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Cox, McCand1iss, Scott, Gi11ow Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordi- nator legler, Development Services Administrator Robens, Development Specialist Kassman, City Engineer Lippitt, Traffic Engineer Hansen ALSO PRESENT A1 Houtkamp, Roscoe Keagy ITEM NO. I - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/Gi11ow) to approve the minutes of February 5 and March 5, 1981 as mailed. ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: COASTAL COMMISSION APPLICATIONS - EL TORITO, DAYS INN, PUBLIC SIGN Applications for Coastal Commission permits have been submitted for the E1 Torito and Days Inn Bayfront developments. Their consideration has been scheduled for the April 3 consent calendar, as has the consideration of a promotional sign proposed for the northeast corner of the Ramada Inn site. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to accept the report. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: FINANCING - RAMADA INN, DAYS INN Resolutions #235 and #272 adopted on March 6 and November 6, 1980, respectively, by the Agency, provided for mortgage revenue financing for the Ramada Inn and Days Inn projects. Days Inn is proceeding and set for a June or July '81 bond sale. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. Chairman Hyde requested staff report on the Joenea1 Street project (Ramada Inn) on a regular monthly basis. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: STATUS OF DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES, LTD. - SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE Per Exhibit 2 of the Disposition & Development Agreement with Centre City Associates, the Schedule of Performance describing the sequence of major tasks to be undertaken toward the completion of the Focus Area project is now in need of updating. 4/2/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- April 2, 1981 Redevelopment Coordinator Zeg1er stated that staff is working with the developer with hopes of setting realistic dates for the completion of the commercial phase as well as the second phase res i dent i a 1. In response to Member Scott's question on demolition, Special Counsel Reed reported that he will meet with the developer's attorney and City staff to discuss the demo- lition schedule. This activity may begin on some parcels within 60 days. Mr. Zeg1er informed members that the Project Area Committee strongly recommends that demolition should occur as soon as possible. They further proposed that the $5,000 for signs should be utilized for demolition purposes, with signage to come later. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to accept report (to direct staff to work with the developer to generate a new, up-to-date Schedule of Performance). Community Development Director Desrochers commented that he met with United Artists Theatre representatives today. It would speed the process to revise the Schedule of Performance if staff had an indication from the Agency about the inclusion of the theatre as a major user in the Focus Area. Discussion ensued concerning alternatives for a major tenant in the Focus Area. Mr. Desrochers stated that staff could prepare something in two weeks for Agency review, but the land use issue must be settled before a revised Schedule of Performance can be considered. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION AND STREET LIGHTING ALTERNATIVES FOR THIRD AVENUE - BEAUTIFICATION BETWEEN F AND G STREETS A report by the City Engineer addressing street lighting between F and G Streets has been prepared per Agency direction. Redevelopment Coordinator Zeg1er reported on the Project Area Committee's two recom- mendations in this regard. (These recommendations were also the feeling of the Town Centre Business & Professional Association.) Essentially, that twin-headed light fixtures be installed from F to G Streets. Staff contends that the extra energy costs can be picked up by the Assessment District. Chairman Hyde remarked that the lighting is adequate for what little nighttime activity is presently downtown, and he could not be convinced that double headers would be justified. Mr. Zeg1er noted that both committees felt that the present lighting is not adequate. They were in favor of increasing the intensity of the lighting and that double headers are more attractive to use to increase that lighting intensity. Traffic Engineer Hansen stated that from an illumination standpoint, twin-headed light fixtures would not be necessary at night since they are essentially for visual effects. Discussion followed regarding the additional cost of converting single light standards to double. Also discussed was the conversion of Center Street to one way between Third Avenue and Del Mar Avenue. It was noted the only advantage would be greater flexibility on the west side. 4/2/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- April 2, 1981 Chairman Hyde suggested considering changing the double headers that presently exist in place between E and F Streets to a perpendicular alignment to the curb to see what effect that would have. MOTION TO ACCEPT ORIGINAL REPORT MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept the original report as presented. MOTION TO PERFORM NIGHTTIME LIGHT INTENSITY STUDY MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to perform a light intensity study relative to glare to nighttime motorists. ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 292 - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION OF $50,000 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM It is requested that the Agency provide $50,000 to subsidize rehabilitation loans from small businesses downtown. AL HOUTKAMP HARVEY'S BAKE SHOP 335 Third Avenue Chu1a Vista, CA 92010 Mr. Houtkamp, representing the Town Centre Development Corporation, reported that the Corporation has only been able to make two loans this past year. Although there has been muchinterest in securing loans, due to high finance rates, clients could not be obtained. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.7 - RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM TOWN CENTRE/BAYFRONT PROCEEDS TO PUBLICIZE REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS Vacant buildings and storefronts along Third Avenue and F Street to Fourth Avenue leaves an impression that businesses are abandoning the downtown area. Chairman Hyde questioned the appropriation of $5,000 for signs since the vacant buildings could be demolished immediately. Mr. Zeg1er commented if after the buildings come down, the vacant spaces could have erected several signs on them to publicize redevelopment efforts. MOTION TO INVESTIGATE SIGNAGE COST MSUC (Hyde/McCand1iss) to ask staff to investigate the cost of putting up two or more signs in the redevelopment area to relay message that this area is undergoing redevelopment; to bring back an estimate for the Agency to consider as an appropriate expenditure, and to include signing such as posters and bills for the vacant buildings. 4/2/81 " -""--------- Redevelopment Agency fleeting -4- April 2, 198I ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, CARTER HAWLEY HALE AND WALKER SCOTT PROPERTIES, INC. A draft Disposition & Development Agreement is expected from Carter Hawley Hale relative to the expansion/renovation of the Chu1a Vista Shopping Center by April 15, 1981. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Gi11ow) to accept the report. ITEM NO.9 - RESOLUTION NO. 293 - APPROVING LOAN REPAYMENT INCLUDING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO PAY ACCUMULATED INTEREST In September 1980, a loan of $700,000 was granted to the Redevelopment Agency by the City of Chu1a Vista for support of a UDAG for Town Centre I. Since the City was not awarded the grant, the loan should be repaid, including accumulated interest of over $55,000. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member McCand1iss, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS Chairman Hyde commented that he would like to see demolition of at least two buildings, possibly three, as soon as possible. And, demolition of the old Peters' building could provide necessary parking. MOTION FOR PROMPT DEMOLITION OF JATS, PETERS AND GOODRICH MS (Hyde/Scott) to ask staff to consider and bring back a recommendation to the Agency on the appropriateness of proceeding with the prompt demolition of Mr. Jats, Peters nursery and possibly Goodrich. Member Scott questioned why demolition couldn't occur with all buildings as soon as possible. Member Cox suggested staff be asked to come back with a schedule of pemo1itjon. Special Counsel Reed informed members that he has spoken with Mr. Zogob's attorney, and it was tentatively agreed that the question of demolition can be held apart from the Schedule of Performance. Possibly, a report can be brought back in two weeks regarding the demolition program. Mr. Desrochers clarified that three parcels have not yet been settled, and although the Agency owns them, notices must be issued. MOTION MODIFIED MSUC (Hyde/Scott) that staff look into the practicality/wisdom of demolishing the Peters building, Jats building, and Goodrich building as soon as is practical, plus whatever other buildings in the redevelopment area that they consider appropriate, and make a recommendati on to the Agency concerni ng that, along wi th a schedu1 e. 4/2/81 -----~-"-"- " "----"----"---" Redevelopment Agency Meeting -5- April 2, 1981 Chairman Hyde indicated preference is given to the three buildings mentioned because they convey the worst impression downtown. ~OTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED DOOR SESSION MSUC (Hyde/Gi11ow) to adjourn to Closed Door Session for pending litigation after tonight's meeting. ADJOURNMENT at 7:50 p.m. to the Closed Door Session and the regular meeting of May 5, 1981. 4/2/81 ----- ----