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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1981/06/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, June 4, 1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Cox, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordi- nator legler, Development Services Administrator Robens, Agency Attorney Li ndberg ALSO PRESENT Virginia Lewis, Richard logob ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/Cox) to approve the minutes of May 7, 14 and 21, 1981 as mailed. ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION NO. 301 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OF REFUSE AND DEBRIS FROM BAY FRONT PROJECT AREA AND INSTALLATION OF "NO DUMPING" SIGNS Due to the large piles of refuse and debris that has collected on the easterly side of Bay Boulevard, north of E Street, the Agency is requested to authorize its removal. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.3 - STATUS REPORT: C. W. CLARK PROPERTY RAMADA INN CHULA VISTA MARINA C. W. Clark - A groundbreaking for the El Torito Restaurant site will be scheduled as soon as plans are finalized. Progress is being made for the development of the southernmost parcel on Bay Boulevard at F Street. With regard to the second restaurant, the director stated that he could not publically disclose the name of the interested party at this time. Ramada Inn - Because of poor market conditions and due to the fact that Ramada Inn Corporation will not guarantee bonds, the Joeneal Street family is still having dif- ficulties in securing financing. Chula Vista Marina - Staff has been in contact with the Wilson Group and Municipal Funding Corporation of America regarding the restructuring of the possible financing of the marina and RV park. The Wilsons are attempting to reassess their situation to provide better debt coverage and thus lessen the City's risk. In answer to Member Cox's question regarding the Agency's sharing of "marina study" costs, the Community Development Director reiterated that it was the Agency's decision that the developer pay the entire cost. 6/4/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- June 4, 1981 MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to accept the report. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR LITIGATION RELATIVE TO SANTA FE LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY BAY FRONT PROPERTY Although the lawsuit brought about by Santa Fe Land Improvement Company has been dropped, funds are needed for expenses incurred in preparation ofa defense. Special Counsel Reed briefly explained preparations made by our acquisition counsel (i.e. pleadings, motions, etc.) prior to Santa Fe's decision to drop their lawsuit. He mentioned that marketing studies and appraisal services were also begun. Executive Director Cole suggested this item be held over in order to obtain more detailed information. MOTION TO HOLD OVER ITEM MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to hold over matter until the next regular Redevelopment Agency meeti ng. In response to Member McCandliss' question, Agency Attorney Lindberg indicated that t~e acquisition counsel has been instructed to submit itemized statements of ser- Vlces. TOWN CENTRE #1 VIRGINIA LEWIS 181 Halsey Street Chula Vista, CA 92010 Mrs. Lewi s," representi ng a group of concerned ci tizens, di scussed her opposi tion to the construction of a six-screen theatre at the corner of Third Avenue and F Street. She questioned the necessity of another theatre in the South Bay area when one is already anticipated for the Plaza Bonita Shopping Center. Mrs. Lewis cited the adverse effects current films are having on children today and suggested that perhaps staff should consider an ice skating rink for this area instead. (Copies of a petition signed by 64 citizens were distributed to Agency members.) In reply to Member McCandliss' question, Mr. Desrochers noted that if United Artists was not approved to come into the Focus Area deve 1 0 pment, they woul d mos t H ke 1 y have gone to the I-805/H Street commercial center. Chairman Hyde thanked Mrs. Lewis for her input. He remarked that the theatre was looked upon as being helpful for the rejuvenation of the downtown area. Member Gillow clarified that his opposition of the theatre at previous meetings was not because of the quality of movies, but rather that a theatre did not have the attraction he envisions for the downtown. 6/4/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- June 4,1981 ITEM NO.5 - RESOLUTION NO. 302 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROMOTIONAL SIGNS IN THE FOCUS AREA An estimated $1,050 is expected to construct and locate signs to publicize redevel- opment efforts. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 303 - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DR. LEONARD AND JOYCE KORNREICH In October 1980, the Agency approved an owner participation agreement with Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Kornreich for the construction of an office building at 466 Third Avenue. Due to high construction costs and increasing interest rates, the project has become financially infeasible and the owner has decided to sell the property. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Member Cox asked for the status of the palm trees. Mr. Desrochers explained that the Public Works Department is concerned with the trees' size and whether or not they have equipment to handle a move. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS STATUS The Town Centre Townhomes Project reports that the last of 15 units has been placed in escrow and will close on July 1. The first phase of Parkwoods, a 129-unit project completed in February 1981, has had ten closings. Fifteen more units are in various stages of processing. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Gillow/Cox) to accept the report. ITEM NO.8 - RESOLUTION NO. 304 - AMENDING DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE REVISED SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - FIRST PHASE Due to the approval of the r,1aster Plan for the conmercial development of the Focus Area, allowing for a phasing of development, it is necessary to amend our Disposition and Development Agreement with Centre City Associates, Ltd. Redevelopment Coordinator legler told the Agency that a correction will be made to page 2 of the revised Schedule of Performance for Phase II. The date should read "October 2, 1983." RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed'and adopted unanimously. 6/4/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- June 4, 1981 ITEM NO.9 - REPORT: PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANTS FOR THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS At last month's regular Redevelopment Agency meeting (May 7), the possibility of hiring a public relations specialist was discussed. As a result, five area firms were asked to submit proposals. Conmunity Development Di rector Des rochers conmented that, 1 i ke the Conventi on and Visitors' Bureau selection, Agency input would be requested for the review of candi- date firms. Member Gillow volunteered to be the Agency representative to the selection committee. MOTION TO APPOINT MEMBER GILLOW TO SELECTION COMMITTEE MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) that Member Gillow be appointed as the Agency representative to a public relations consultant selection committee. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to accept the interim report. ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT: TOWN CENTRE II PROCESSING OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT The State Clearinghouse is currently processing the EIR for the closure of Fifth Avenue. A delay in the public hearing of the Planning Conmission scheduled for June 24 to consider this item is being requested. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report. In response to Chairman Hyde's question, Mr. Desrochers stated that representatives of Sears flew over the Chula Vista Shopping Center last Friday. Staff may be able to obtain feedback on this flight next week. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Gillow commented on reconsideration of the theatre project in light of Mrs. Lewis' presentation. MOTION FOR STAFF COMMENT ON ICE SKATING RINK MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to request staff to comment on the proposal made by Mrs. Lewis tonight (to consider possibility of an ice skating rink in lieu of a theatre for the downtown area). Member Scott remarked that staff should not spend an exorbitant amount of time on this request. 6/4/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -5- June 4, 1981 Member Cox commented on signage in the Focus Area. Chairman Hyde noted that a sign has been placed on the Goodrich site. Executive Director Cole requested a Closed Session to discuss litigation. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Scott/Cox) to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss litigation. ADJOURNMENT at 7:38 p.m. to Closed Session and the regular meeting of June 18, 1981. Pa Secretary 6/4/81 "-,",",-,"-", - ,,------------