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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1981/09/29 t~INUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, September 29,1981 - 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers, Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordina- tor legler, Development Specialist Kassman, Agency Attorney Lindberg ALSO PRESENT David Nuffer, Marie Carey, Lyle Jenkins, Howard Susman, Willene Whiteman, Ted Gurnee ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the minutes of September 3,8 and 17, 1981 as mailed. ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: PROGRESS REPORT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES A public relations contract, entered into with Nuffer/Smith Associates, calls for the consultant to make peri odi c progress reports to the Agency. In response to Member Scott's question as to the persons selected to be interviewed, Mr. Desrochers stated that the consultants have talked to various community leaders, Chamber of Commerce members, School Board members, etc. MR. DAVID NUFFER NUFFER/SMITH ASSOCIATES 2650 First Avenue Building Suite 103 San Diego, CA 92103 Mr. Nuffer discussed the City Council's direction to provide a )UbliC relations program for the City. An ad-hoc committee (Mayor's Economic Task Force was appointed in March 1980 and three recommendations were presented by the committee: 1. Basic need for improvement in the City's image; 2. Attraction of commercial/industrial development to the area; 3. Attraction of quality development to the area. Mr. Nuffer explained how his firm will attempt to achieve the goals initially stated by the Economic Task Force through a publ ic relations campaign and a good economic plan. 9/29/81 ~U u~~--~ u ~ -~--~------~----~--~ Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -2- September 29,1981 MARI E CAREY NUFFER/SMITH ASSOCIATES Ms. Carey, consultant to Nuffer/Smith, briefly explained the survey taken of 20 com- munity leaders regarding the City's image. She noted that only one Council member was chosen to be interviewed. Ms. Carey suggested forming a task force to participate in the marketing planning process composed of a Council member, the Community Development Director, the City Manager, the Executive Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, both public and private sector people, three business representatives from the area of industrial development, residential real estate, and one member from the Ad-Hoc Committee on Economic Development. This task force will meet once a month in workshop session in October, November and December. During this time, Nuffer/Smith will be reporting back to the Agency on the progress of the task force with a draft of the final plan to come back to the Agency in the mi ddl e of December. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to accept the report. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: STATUS OF THE BROADWAY REDEVELOPMENT STUDY On July 14, the City Council directed staff to study the feasibility of establishing a redevelopment district along Broadway. The draft report was to be presented to the Agency this month but an extension is requested to allow staff additional time to discuss conclusions and recommendations with the Broadway Business Association. Chairman Hyde commented that it was brought to his attention that the study could be ready by the October 15th meeti ng. MOTION TO GRANT EXTENSION UNTIL OCTOBER 15 MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to grant the extension for completion of the Broadway Study until October 15 for presentation to the Agency. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT AS MODIFIED MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to accept the report as modified. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 330 - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MR. STEVE HAUSER AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR PARKING GARAGE CONSULTANT SERVICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Staff suggests the Agency engage in services with Mr. Steve Hauser to continue his work with the parking structure design and development in order to develop the com- mercial portion of the Focus Area. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. 9/29/81 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -3- September 29,1981 ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: RELOCATION AND DEMOLITION Focus Area demolition is scheduled for completion by November 16,1981. Community Development Director Desrochers commented that Special Counsel advises that if occupants have not left the premises by October 30, they will be served an eviction notice by the Marshal. Within three days after the eviction notice is served, demo- 1 iti on can proceed. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the report. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: REQUEST FROM LYLE JENKINS FOR A LOAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 908 THIRD AVENUE The owner of South Bay Auto Parts, Mr. Lyle Jenkins, has requested the Agency to loan him $130,000 so he can construct a new facility at 908 Third Avenue. Mr. Jenkins was unable to secure financing for construction at an affordable interest rate. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report (and request the Town Centre Development Corpor- ation (TCDC) to consider a loan to Mr. Jenkins with the understanding that the Agency will review the provisions of additional loan subsidy funds to TCDC when appropriate.) UNAN IMOUS CONSENT FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPOSED ITEM - RESOLUTION NO. 331 - RETAIL PROJECT OF CENTRE CITY ASSOC IATES, L TD. COMMERCIAL - NO. 332 - THEATER PROJECT OF UNITED ARTISTS NO. 333 - RESTAURANT PROJECT OF MARIE CALLENDER VENTURES, INC. IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD Bond Counsel advises that it would be appropriate to consider additional resolutions in order to conform to state statutes relative to the issuance of bonds. Community Development Director Desrochers explained that a Congressional Committee in Washington DC might impose a moratorium sooner than anticipated that could limit the sale of the bonds at any time. Therefore, Bond Counsel advises the resolutions are essential to insure eligibility for the eventual sale of the subject bonds. RESOLUTI ON OFFERED by Member Scott, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: STREET & SONS PROPERTY/BAY BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS Mr. Joe Street is now looking at other hotel chains as the Ramada Inn is not "locked" i nto the site at Bay Boul evard and" E" Street. El Torito is under construction. Days Inn will hold a small groundbreaking on October 9. Crystal T's proposal will go to the Envi ronmental Revi ew Committee and the Des i gn Revi ew Commi ttee next week and to the Agency by the first of November. 9/29/81 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -4- September 29,1981 MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: COASTAL COMMISSION LITIGATION As stated in staff's report, a Closed Session is suggested. MOTION TO DISCUSS COASTAL COMMISSION LITIGATION IN CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to adjourn to Closed Session following tonight's meeting to discuss Coastal Commission litigation. ITEM NO.9 - REPORT: APPRAISAL OF THE BAYFRONT PROPERTY FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT On September 3, the Agency authorized a contract for appraisal services to provide a value range for the Shangri-La property. Mr. H. L. Lipman, MAI, of Coldwell Banker was selected to perform these services. MOTION TO DISCUSS SHANGRI-LA LITIGATION IN CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to adjourn to Closed Session following tonight's meeting to discuss litigation with regard to the Shangri-La property. WILLENE WHITEMAN 766 Ocean Su rf Dri ve Solana Beach, CA 92075 Mrs. Whiteman pointed out that the Agency had previously continued this item until tonight's meeting. Mr. Gurnee is expected to arrive at this meeting later tonight with a proposal for Agency consideration. MEMBE RS' COMMENTS Chairman Hyde introduced Ms. Rosemary Lane, the City's new Librarian. It was suggested that the Agency adjourn to Closed Session first to discuss Coastal Commission litigation and reconvene as the Agency to consider the Whiteman proposal. ADJOURNMENT at 7:54 p.m. to Closed Session to discuss Coastal Commission litigation. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. MOTION TO FILE WRIT OF APPEAL MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to direct Special Counsel Reed and the Pacific Legal Foundation Attorney Howard Susman to seek a writ in the Court of Appeals to determine and define some of the issues that were decided adversely to the City in the trial court. 9/29/81 ~U_._._----------- Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -5- September 29, 1981 Mr. Reed stated that we should know in about six to seven weeks whether or not the Court of Appeals will entertain the writ. ITEM NO.9 (Cont'd.) - REPORT: APPRAISAL OF THE BAYFRONT PROPERTY FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT Mrs. Whiteman requested that the Agency vote for option #1 of staff's report: "The Agency can approve an owner participation agreement thus allowing a boatbuilding activity to contir;lUe, notwithstanding a conflict with the plan." Mrs. Whiteman read from a prepared statement and emphasized that the City's proposed use for her property, as park land, is not as important as her proposed use which would create job opportunities. TED GURNEE 8108 Hill 'n Dale Drive San Diego, CA Mr. Gurnee, referring to the outline prepared and distributed earlier to Agency members, discussed the boatbuilding facility planned for Mrs. Whiteman's property. He also discussed the lease purchase agreement of ten years with the owner, a pos- sible joint venture partner and he reminded members that the San Diego Unified Port District endorsed the property for jobs and industrial use of the Tidelands area. Mr. Gurnee also urged the Agency to vote in favor of Option #1. Chairman Hyde invited Mr. Lipman, appraiser of the Shangri-La property, to the Closed Session regarding this topic. ADJOURNMENT at 8:48 p.m. to Closed Session to discuss litigation relative to the Shangri-La property. The meeting reconvened at 9:17 p.m. MOTION TO DENY OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT MSUC (Cox/Hyde) to deny the owner participation agreement as stated in the agenda statement but at the same time indicate to Mrs. Whiteman and Mr. Gurnee that we would consider a five-year owner participation agreement for a current use. MOTION TO NEGOTIATE FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY MSUC (Cox/Hyde) to direct staff to proceed immediately to negotiate with Mrs. Whiteman for the purchase of the Shangri-La site. ADJOURNMENT at 9:19 p.m to 9/29/81 - - --~---------~- -_u_------~--~~----