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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1981/09/17 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 17,1981 - 4:00 p.m. Council Conference Room - City Hall ROLL CALL ~1EMBERS PRESENT Chai rman Hyde; ~1embers Cox, McCandl i ss, Scott Membe rs Absen t Member Gillow STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordi- nator legler, Landscape Architect Sennett, Principal Planner Pass, Traffic Engineer Hansen, Associate Civil Engineer Hanson, Development Specialist Kassman ALSO PRESENT Richard Zogob, C. Michael Cowett ITEM NO.1 - REPORT: LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Community Development Director Desrochers explained that this claim was referred to Carl Warren & Company for investigation, but due to their inability to contact Mr. Burni, the investigation was not completed. It is recommended that the claim be referred to Carl Warren & Company for further investigation. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer the item to Carl Warren & Company for further investigation. ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: ACCEPTING CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FOCUS AREA Member Scott suggested that this item be trailed pending Member McCandliss' arrival to this meeting. MOTION TO TRAIL ITEM MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to trail the item. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THIRD AVENUE "F" TO "G" STREET DESIGN ELEMENTS Prior to going to bid, the working drawings for the Third Avenue "F" to "G" Street improvements are being presented to the Agency for final review. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler described the street improvements as depicted on a colored rendering. The rendering delineated positions of the tree wells, planter boxes, crosswalks, trash receptacles, phone booths, light standards, and the over- head Pergola trellises. Mr. Zegler commented that staff has made inquiries about a simulated wood product that was suggested for the street benches. It was noted that fiberglass material was too thin and tends to crack. Also, the Planning Department recommends going back to the Canterbury type benches made of oak; a more durable stain will be used on these benches. 9117/81 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -2- September 17, 1981 (Member McCandliss arrived at this time (4:09 p.m.)) In response to Member Cox's concern regarding the Kraftile pavers, staff remarked that a sealant would be applied to the pavers which will prohibit discoloration that now exists in the Bomanite. In answer to Member Scott's question, Traffic Engineer Hansen indicated that parking on Center Street, which has been converted to a one-way street, is being very well util i zed. Also, no accidents in this area have been reported. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to approve staff's recommendation (to accept the design elements and authorize completion of the plans and bidding of the work). ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: ACCEPTING CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FOCUS AREA Community Development Director Desrochers distributed copies of a letter regarding the joint venture partnership, and letter of commitment, as prepared by Centre City Associates, Ltd. A short, in-house recess was taken at this time to allow members time to examine the correspondence. The director recommended that a new Disposition & Development Agreement be prepared in order to include changes since the original agreement was signed. C. MICHAEL COWETT, ESQ. JENNINGS, ENGSTRAND & HENRIKSON, INC. 2255 Camino del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Mr. Cowett briefly explained the commitment letters. He noted that parking contin- gencies require that at least 600 spaces are available. He also indicated that under industrial development bond financing, a great deal of time is involved. With re- spect to Marie Callender, he noted that the developer has a commitment from a bank to purchase the bonds. In response to Member McCandl i ss I concern, Community Development Di rector Desrochers indicated that at the August 6th meeting, the Agency approved five inducement reso. lutions for focus area !DB's. Further discussion involved the retention of a parking structure consultant hired by the developer. Staff suggests that the Agency approve the employment of same by the Agency. Chairman Hyde sought clarification from staff regarding the parking structure. He asked if a 600-space parking structure was specifically requested by the theatre, or, only 600 spaces. Mr. Desrochers noted that United Arti sts has requested 600 parking spaces be made available, not necessarily in the form of a parking structure, and that any parking struc~ure built not impair operation of the theatre. 9117/81 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -3- September 17,1981 Staff also noted that the developer, Mr. Zogob, will comply with payback schedule stipulations that were proposed in the UDAG request of last year. Mr. Cowett reminded members that after the UDAG application was denied, the devel- oper expressed his desire for a parking structure through correspondence dated January 1981. Mr. Cowett explained that although item "g" of the conditions of the United Artists letter stated that the only procedure necessary to construct the theatre was for approval of the plans by obtaining a building permit, United Artists will be clearly informed that they must comply with design review. With regard to the joint venture partnership previously alluded to, members were informed that the Paul T. Sparrow and Suto, Inc. are committing to join Centre City Associ ates, Ltd. i n a joi nt venture to construct the retai 1 porti on of the commerci a 1 project. Members concurred that more background information (financial statements) is neces- sary before approving the Suto company as a joint venture partner. Chairman Hyde, in Member Gillow's absence, reiterated his concerns that he did not support the theatre because he felt it was an inappropriate use in the area, and also that the state of the industry is threatened due to competition by Cable TV. In conclusion, the director stated that he will ask the Agency at the next meeting to hire a parking garage consultant to assist in the planning of a parking structure. He also will request 60 days be provided to prepare a new Disposition & Development Agreement incorporating the changes that have been discussed. MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATON MSUC (Cox/Hyde) to approve staff's recommendation (to accept the developer's commit- ment for the Focus Area commercial including restaurant, theatre and retail mall area, and authorize staff to begin the preparation of an amended Disposition & Devel- opment Agreement that will incorporate a new Schedule of Performance, along with the financing of the parking structure and the residential Phase 3. In the interim) the 30-day extension of all dates on the Schedule of Performance will remain intact. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: TAX INCREMENT RESERVES First Interstate Bank, trustee for the Redevelopment Agency, has informed staff that the reserve funds of the 1979 Tax Allocation Bond Issue are now in compliance with the bond indenture and that the remaining tax increment in the amount of $902,000 is available to the Redevelopment Agency. Chairman Hyde noted that he is interested in the possibility of acquiring the Whiteman property. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to accept the report. 9/17/81 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -4- September 17, 1981 MEMBERS' COMMENTS Members were presented with a sample of the color to be used for the light standards on Third Avenue. Executi ve Di rector Cole informed the Agency that the Community Development Department staff is looking towards October 9 for a Days Inn groundbreaking. Chairman Hyde noted his enthusiasm for the Third Avenue street widening project and his thoughts as to having a completion ceremony. ADJOURNMENT at 5:24 p.m. to the meeting of September 29, 1981. 9117/81