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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1981/06/18 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, June 18, 1981 - 4:00 p.m. Council Conference Room - City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Vice Chairman Scott; Members Cox, McCandliss, Gillow Members Excused Chairman Hyde STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, Development Services Administrator Robens, Administrative Analyst Pritzlaff ALSO PRESENT Port Commi ss ioner Creaser ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to approve the minutes of June 4,1981 as mailed. ITEM NO.2 - REPORT OF PORT COMtlISSlONER CREASER Mr. Phil Creaser, San Diego Unified Port District Commissioner, discussed Chula Vista's present and proposed development of the Bayfront park and marina as displayed on a colored rendering. He noted the following completion dates: pier, January 1982; Bayside Park, June 1982, streets, curbs and sidewalks, October 1981. Mr. Creaser explained that all contracts have been let, funds have been allocated, and everything seems to be on schedule with the exception of the construction of the beach adjacent to the Baysíde Park. Wi~h regard to the desired marina beach, Mr. Creaser distributed co!Jies .of a report on thlS ltem. He assured Agency members that the beach would be built but not at the present time. Presently there is evidence that a natural beach is forming in this area. Therefore, the district is monitoring this action before providing an artificial solution. Discussion ensued regarding the Wilson Group's attempts to obtain another partner. Mr. Creaser stated that the Wilsons will unite in a joint venture with a reputable marina construction developer, Staite Engineering, Inc. The Port District staff feels this will be an ideal union which strengthens the Wilson position considerably. However, because of problems in obtaining the required financing, the Wilson Group requested an extension to September 1; the Port District approved the extension request. Member Cox conmented on the City Council ordinance to ban alcoholic beverages at the "J" Street marina. Mr. Creaser remarked that as a result of numerous complaints in this regard, a meeting has been set up between City staff and two members of the Port Commission. The ordi- nance considered by the City Council was suggested by Port District staff. Vice Chairman Scott informed Mr. Creaser that this ordinance would be placed on a second reading on June 23rd and should become law in 30 days. He pointed out that the drinking ban would be in effect for at least six months. 6/18/81 Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- June 18, 1981 Further discussion involved National City's problems with off-road vehicular activity and the Port District's efforts to control the problem. In response to Member Cox's question concerning a restaurant at the San Diego Rowing Club site, Mr. Creaser suggested that accommodation of shipping in this area should take precedence over another restaurant. Mr. Creaser mentioned that ConVis, along with the Port District, has taken an active interest in a cruise ship line due in part to Member Gillow's efforts. Member McCandliss arrived at this time (4:35 p.m.). Member Gillow noted that if Western Cruise Lines comes in at all, it would be within the next few months. Vice Chairman Scott thanked Mr. Creaser for his report. ITEM NO.3 - RESOLUTION NO. 305 - APPROVING PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT (DAYS INN) AND AUTHORIZING ITS DISTRIBUTION Upon the advice of E. F. Hutton, bond underwriter, and Jones Hall Hill & White, bond counsel, it is appropriate at this time to proceed with the sale of securities rather than wait until October. Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that a special meeting of the Agency is necessary in this regard. Since June 30th is the fifth Tuesday of the month, no Council meeting is scheduled; therefore, a 4:00 p.m. Agency meeting is suggested. Discussion followed about combining the special meeting and the regular Agency meeting (June 30 and July 2 respectively). MOTION TO RESCHEDULE JULY MEETING MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to reschedule the regular July Agency meeting on June 30, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Vice Chairman Scott, the reading of the text was waived unani- mously by those present, passed and adopted unanimously. In response to Vice Chairman Scott's question on the bonds' non-rating, Mr. Desrochers commented, that based on past experience, bond underwriters did not feel a rating was necessary due to the variable interest rat~ the strength of Days Inn and their recent experience with such an issue. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 306 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR LITIGATION RELATIVE TO SANTA FE LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY BAYFRONT PROPERTY Funds are needed for legal expenses incurred in preparation of a defense relative to the inverse condemnation action brought about by Santa Fe Land Improvement Company. 6/18/81 Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- June 18, 1981 RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Gillow, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted unanimously. Vice Chairman Scott remarked that although he voted in favor of the resolution, he did not feel the acquisition counsel's expenses were justified. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 255 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE THE COMMERCIAL PHASE OF THE TOWN CENTRE I DEVELOPMENT The revised Schedule of Performance, approved by the Agency on June 4,1981, calls for financing through a joint venture arrangement between the developer and each major tenant. The inducement resolution authorized the issuance and sale of bonds for pro- viding financing of commercial facilities in the Town Centre Focus Area, and it there- fore must be reaffirmed. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler stated that the reaffirmation of Agency Resolution No. 255 is requested in order to give the developer an opportunity to contact his tenants once again. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (McCandl i ss/ Gill ow) to accept the report. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: ICE RINK PROPOSAL FOR TOWN CENTRE I Staff has investigated the proposal of concerned citizens to substitute an ice rink for the United Artists Theatre. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. Member Gillow commented that staff did a good job on the report; however, he is still opposed to the theatre concept. ITEM NO.7 - RESOLUTION NO. 307 - ADOPTING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1981 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1982 AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS State law requires that the Redevelopment Agency approve its budget separately and distinctly from the City budget. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Gillow, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted unanimously. MEMBERS' COMMENTS MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) to adjourn to Closed Session. Member Cox expressed concern with the status of the Shangri-La building. 6/18/81 Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular~1eeting -4- June 18, 1981 MOTION TO STUDY PROPOSED LEASE OF SHANGRI-LA BUILDING MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to ask staff to study use of the Shangri-La building with regard to a proposed ten-year lease and alternatives to that lease that the Agency may wish to consider. ADJOURNMENT at 4:58 p.m. to Closed Session and the special meeting of June 30, 1981. ~ Paul G. Desrochers, Executive Secretary 6/18/81 .-----