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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1981/06/30 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, June 30, 1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Public Services Buildin9 ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Cox, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordi- nator legler, Development Services Administrator Robens, Agency Attorney Lindberg, Development Specialist Kassman ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the minutes of June 18,1981 as mailed. (Chai rman Hyde abstained from voting.) ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: SALE OF $4,500,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FLOATING RATE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS Due to an unforeseen delay of the bond sale to finance the construction of Days Inn, a new sale date is necessary. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that bond counsel has suggested a new sale date of July 16 at 4:00 p.m. for the sale of bonds. This would coincide with the Agency's mid-month meeting date. Member Cox anticipated that a 4/5ths vote would be required for this item, and he noted that he and Member Scott would be out of town on the suggested July 16 meeting date. Chairman Hyde suggested the bond sale take place on July 14 for consideration at a special Agency meeting to coincide with the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Gi I I ow) to accept the report. ITEM NO.3 - RESOLUTION NO. 308 - ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM UNDER SB99 The adoption of rules and regulations for the sale of commercial mortgage revenue bonds is a prerequisite of state and federal governments. The rules and regulations will also pertain to any future commercial issues that the Agency may sponsor. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. 6/30/81 . Redevelopment Agency - Adjourned Regular Meetin9 -2- June 30, 1981 ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 309 - APPOINTING SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK AS LENDER FOR THE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM It is recommended by our bond underwriters, E. F. Hutton, that Security Pacific National Bank act as the qualified lender for the sale of commercial mortgage revenue bonds for the Days Inn project. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.5 - RESOLUTION NO. 310 - APPROVING, AUTHORIlING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES WITH JONES HALL HILL & WHITE Bond counsel services specifically for the Days Inn bond sale issue is requested of Jones Hall Hill & White. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: BAY BOULEVARD PROPERTIES STATUS - RAMADA INN C. W. CLARK DAYS INN EL TORITO Ramada Inn - Sources of funding are continually being sought by representatives of the Street family and City staff. Days Inn Motel and Restaurant - Engineering staff is currently reviewing grading plans. Building plans will be hand-carried to Sacramento for submission on July 2. The target date for groundbreaking is mid to late August. EI Torito Restaurant - The groundbreaking ceremony is planned for July 9. Grading has already begun on this project and is expected to take one week to complete. Parcel 3 - A letter of intent has been signed with C. W. Clark for this parcel. Fundlng resources for project financing are also being investigated. Bay Boulevard Improvements - The contract for the street improvements and sewer extension between "E" and "F" Streets will go before the City Council on July 7, 1981. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to accept the report. Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that the July 9 EI Torito ground- breaking has been set for 3 p.m. C. W. Clark is assisting with these preparations. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: SWEETWATER RIVER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT - TIDELANDS AVENUE BRIDGE The City has been notified that the final EIR cannot be completed until resolution of the Tidelands Avenue bridge question. 6/30/81 ~ ~---~~~~- Redevelopment Agency - Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- June 30,1981 MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report. ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: SHANGRI-LA PROPERTY Because the status of this property has been the subject of conversation among pro- spective users, and because the owner has indicated she is considering a ten-year lease to a boatbuilder, it is asked that the Agency review possible alternate uses. In response to members' concerns, Special Counsel Reed clarified that if a piece of land is designated as open space (in a redevelopment project) but the property owner wishes to use the land in another manner, the Agency has two choices: purchase the land, or allow the project to go forward according to the owner's wishes. Member Cox questioned staff as to a completion date and associated costs for an ap- praisal to be prepared. A condemnation appraisal would take 60 to 90 days to prepare. Responses are being solicited from several appraisers. Chairman Hyde commented that staff's recommendation, "e" (to conduct an MAl appraisal and evaluate if a purchase is warranted at this time), may be premature at this time if costs could not even be estimated. Member Scott remarked that staff is anticipating a problem that may not exist; there- fore, an appraisal may not be warranted. t10TION TO TAKE NO ACTION MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to take no action on this item at this time other than to ask staff to investigate the potential costs of making an appraisal on the property. In response to Member Cox's question, Special Counsel Reed stated that we are specu- lating now that Mrs. Whiteman will propose an interim use for the "F" Street property. Until that time, the Agency is not required to obtain an appraisal. He suggested this item be deferred. ITEM NO.9 - REPORT: RESULTS OF A STUDY OF THE ISSUES CONCERNING PROPERTY OWNED BY MR. RONALD KOMENDERA OF 335 H STREET At the June Project Area Committee meetings, Mr. Komendera requested the committee recommend that the Redevelopment Agency acquire four residences behind his office building by condemnation. t~OTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the report and take no action. 6/30/81 Redevelopment Agency - Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- June 30, 1981 ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT: IlUEL OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT A six-month extension in order to develop new sources of funding is being being sought by the proponent of 237 Church Avenue. According to the June 5, 1980 owner participa- tion agreement, Mr. Izuel was to have applied for a building permit by June 1981. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 11 - REPORT: TOWN CENTRE II STATUS INCLUDING ALTERNATIVES The location of the Walker Scott department store and the subsequent completion of a site plan depicting the expansion of the mall between the Sears and Broadway stores have yet to be determined. Staff is of the opinion that some action must be under- taken by the Agency in order to obtain movement from the parties involved. Redevelopment Coordinator legler remarked that the Project Area Committee recommends that the Agency accept staff's report. Discussion ensued about the need for a consultant study, and if a study is undertaken, which agency would bear the cost. Mr. Desrochers pointed out that an independent study might convince involved parties that the Chula Vista Shopping Center expansion project should be a high priority. MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM MS (Cox/Gillow) to continue this item and that staff be asked to contact principals to determine if they are interested in this type of approach and the associated costs (for an independent study). Members suggested that staff and one or two City officials meet with representatives of Carter Hawley Hale and/or Sears in Los Angeles in the very near future to discuss the possibility of this type of study and other methods to get the project moving. Member Cox withdrew his previous motion and the second agreed. MOTION TO CONTACT CARTER HAWLEY HALE MSUC (Scott/Hyde) that staff contact Carter Hawley Hale to determine their attitude toward an independent study. Chairman Hyde requested that staff make arrangements as soon as possible for meeting with Carter Hawley Hale and Sears. ADJOURNMENT at 7:50 p.m. to the special 6/30/81