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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1981/12/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, December 3, 1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Gillow, Scott, McCandliss Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Special Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, Development Services Administrator Robens, Development Specialist Kassman, Landscape Architect Sennett, Bond Counsel Adams I!LSO PRESENT Jeff Reynolds, James Cappos, Ted Gurnee ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to approve the minutes of November 4, 1981 as mailed. ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION NO. 336 - APPROVING THE URBAN DESIGN FEATURE FOR THE ENTRY CIRCLE AT MEMORIAL PARK AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS Agency staff, the Town Centre Business and Professional Association, and the Town Centre Design Review Board have evaluated several types of artwork for the entry circle area in Memorial Park. The 1890 Street Clock has been found to be the most desirable choice. Members discussed the installation of the Westminster Chimes at the same time the clock is installed. Community Development Desrochers indicated that the chimes will cost an additional $7,000. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler narrated a slide presentation on the 1890 Canter- bury clock. If the Agency approves the issue tonight, this item will be taken back to the Design Review Board for discussion concerning the exact location of the clock in the circle area. Member Scott stated that the chimes should be included in the purchase of the clock. He suggested that the Agency loan $7,000 to the Fine Arts fund for this purpose. MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION MSUC (Scott/Cox) to amend the resolution (approving the urban design feature for the entry circle to Memorial Park) to include the appropriation of $7,000, as a loan, for the purchase of chimes for the 1890 street clock. It was noted that the Agency's action should not preclude the solicitation of funds from other sources. 12/3/81 ---" - ~~---"--" - ----"--- Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- December 3, 1981 RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, as amended, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.3 - RESOLUTION NO. 337 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MR. DALE OHLAU FOR THE EXPANSION AND REMODELING OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 289 THIRD AVENUE The Town Centre Design Review Board recommends approval of the proposed design con- cept for 289 Third Avenue. A "Notice of Exemption" was issued for this proposal by the Environmental Review Committee. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. STEVE ANDERSON P.O. Box 99904 San Diego, CA 92109 With accompanying slides, Mr. Anderson, the project architect, described the pro- ject located at 289 Third Avenue. He noted that a more durable tile would be used in order to avoid scuff marks, tire marks, etc. ,where the base of the exterior trim meets the sidewalk. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTIONS - MARIE CALLENDER FINANCING Special Counsel Reed recommended that items 4 and 5 be trailed. He noted that the supplemental Disposition & Development Agreement should be approved prior to the consideration of financing for this project. ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 338 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAI~~AN TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES, LIMITED AND CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES, LIMITED - COMMERCIAL The master plan and conditions relative to the Town Centre Focus Area project have change since the orignal Disposition & Development Agreement was considered more than three years ago. He recommended that the changes noted during last night's workshop be incorporated in this agreement. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted, as amended, unanimously. In response to Member Scott's concern, the director remarked that the developer should be agreeable to Member Scott's request that the Agency be informed of all contracts relative to the retail commitment and subsequent parking structure agreement. 12/3/81 ----- ----~-------_.._------~------------ Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- December 3, 1981 ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTIONS NOS. 339, 340 and 341 (a) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,200,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1980 COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES - (b) SELLING $1,200,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1981 COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES (MARIE CALLENDER VENTURES, INC.) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS, AGREEMENTS AND ACTIONS (c) APPOINTING CROCKER NATIONAL BANK AS LENDER FOR COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM With the adoption of Agency Resolution #316, the Agency has agreed to participate in the sale of tax exempt bonds and/or notes to finance construction of a Marie Callen- der Restaurant in the Town Centre Focus Area. Jones Hall Hill & White, bond counsel, advised that the documents relative to this sale are now in order and are ready to be considered by the Agency. No Official Statement is necessary because the proposed lender, Crocker National Bank, has agreed to purchase the noted for their own port- folio, rather than have the notes offered for public sale. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: FOCUS AREA FINANCING - RETAIL CENTER/THEATRE BUILDING The financing documents for the retail center and theatre have not yet been prepared for Agency consideration. This is due to staff's concern regarding Congressional action relative to tax exempt securities; the tentative target date of December 31st is questionable. Construction of the retail center and theatre building could not take place at today's interest rates without the tax exempt financing. CHARLES ADAMS JONES HALL HILL & WHITE Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 1950 San Francisco, CA 94111 Mr. Adams, bond counsel, stated that what is known about pending legislation rela- tive to tax exampt financing is based on rumor and articles in the "Daily Bond Buyer." Nothing is official except that the Treasury Department has taken two positions: (1) they will support legislation restricting IDB's, and (2) the legislation that they support will not be retroactive. Bond Counsel further apprised the Agency of anticipated Congressional action and the effects this action will have on Chula Vista. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to accept the report. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: PARKING STRUCTURE BIDDING PROCESS Agency members were informed in September that Mr. Steve Hauser would oversee the RFP process that would enable the Agency to obtain the services of an architect/ 12/3/81 -------------------- Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- December 3, 1981 engineer for the parking structure. In addition, Mr. Hauser's efforts could result in the pre-bidding of certain standard building items, thus saving a con- siderable sum of money. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report. ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: STATUS OF TOWN CENTRE II Community Development Director Desrochers reported that Carter Hawley Hale is working on a modified plan of the proposed shopping center expansion. Mr. Jerry Lipp has requested an aerial photo of the shopping center for this purpose. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE REPORT MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report. ITEM NO.9 - RESOLUTION NO. 342 - ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FROM BAY BOULEVARD CORPORATION FOR SIGN PURPOSES In order to further implement the Bayfront Sign Program, it is necessary to obtain rights-of-way for the signing and maintenance of, and access to, the planned pro- motional signs to be located adjacent to 1-5. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 10 - RESOLUTION NO. 343 - ADOPTING IS-82-8 AND APPROVING PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BAY BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING At the November 4th Redevelopment Agency meeting, members questioned the appropri- ateness of the selection of the Canary Island Pine to be used on the west side of Bay Boulevard. Mr. Desrochers introduced the City's Landscape Architect, Mr. Bob Sennett. Mr. Sennett narrated a slide presentation depicting the Canary Island Pines from first planting to the mature growth of 20 years. He commented on the spaciousness between each tree even at the 20 year period. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 11 - REPORT: CAPPOS/FLUID SYSTEMS PROPOSAL Agency members were presented with the proposal of Fluid Systems on October 15. At that time, staff requested 30 days to investigate and respond to the proposal per Agency direction. Because of the cancellation of the November mid-month meeting, the issue is now brought back to the Agency. 12/3/81 __m-____- --------------- Redevelopment Agency Meeting -5- December 3, 1981 MESSRS. REYNOLDS AND RILEY FLUID SYSTEMS DIVISION 2980 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Mr. Reynolds discussed the construction status of the building located at Scripps Ranch. He displayed color phots of a complex now under construction, and stated that one particular structure is proposed to be duplicated on Mr. Cappos' property. Mr. Riley reiterated that Chula Vista would receive 100,000 gallons of water per day if their facility is allowed to be constructed in Chula Vista. Chairman Cox stated that further discussion of items #11 and #12 (Fluid Systems proposal and Whiteman proposal) would take place in Closed Session. MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Cox/Scott) to recess to Closed Session to consider items #11 and #12 and other items of litigation. MEETING RECESSED/RECONVENED The meeting was recessed at 7:55 p.m. The meeting reconved at 9:03 p.m. Chairman Cox stated that the possibility of acquisition of certain parcels through eminent domain was discussed in Closed Session. He asked for further comments on the appropriateness for permanent industrial use for the Cappos property. Special Counsel Reed informed Agency members that this area has been designated as open space in the Bayfront Redevelopment Plan. If the use is redesignated as per- manent industrial, the Agency must proceed with the public hearing process which would take approximately 90 days. MOTION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING MS (McCandliss/Gillow) to set for public hearing to consider the change from open space to permanent industrial. Member Scott suggested that the motion should be more definitive--that it should state what areas we are talking about. Member McCandliss stated that her motion addresses the Whiteman and Cappos pro- perties. Further discussion ensued relative to the parcels in question. MOTION WITHDRAWN Member McCandliss withdrew her motion and the second agreed. 12/3/81 ---- ~-------------- Redevelopment Agency Meeting -6- December 3, 1981 Member Scott suggested that the item should be referred to staff for the possibility of incorporating these two pieces of property and whatever property would logically change to industrial use and that that report be brought back to the Agency follow- ing the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday night (December 8). Special Counsel Reed noted that if this suggestion was accepted by the Agency, he could prepare a step-by-step time schedule for the public hearing process. The director, responding to Member Scott's question, stated that approximately five acres of land are involved in the project with the inclusion of the Motor Marina Motel. He further advised that the Planning staff should be consulted in order to have logical parcels for the Agency to consider for public hearing. MOTION TO BRING PLOT PLAN TO AGENCY ON DECEMBER 8 MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to direct staff to come back to the Agency on Tuesday, December 8, following the regular City Council meeting with the suggested plot plan indicating those parcels which might be considered for a land use redesignation from open space to industrial. It was noted that the motion did not suggest a public hearing take place right away. TED GURNEE PACIFIC COAST WELDING & MACHINE, INC. P.O. Box 1355 National City, CA 92050 Mr. Gurnee stated that he was in agreement with Member Scott. He remi nded the Agency that the plan calls for more than just the involvement of the Whiteman pro- perty; the Santa Fe Industries property to the south is also involved. He expressed frustration with the 90-day public hearing process delay. In response to Mr. Gurnee's question, Special Counsel Reed stated that the City's lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission on the LCP is being submitted to the Supreme Court. The Agency's direction tonight does not have any impact on this lawsuit; however, the lawsuit may have an affect on the planning of the land use. Mr. Gurnee asked if there was any possibility of obtaining an owner participation agreement with the Agency before the public hearing process begins. In response, Special Counsel Reed noted that Mr. Gurnee's proposal to the Agency is not for an interim use inasmuch as more than ten years was being requested. JAMES CAPPOS RAYNE WATER CONDITIONING OF SOUTH BAY 965 "F" Street Chula Vista, CA 92010 Mr. Cappos agreed that time is of the essence. However, he stated that a land use change is necessary. 12/3/81 - ---- ------------------ Redevelopment Agency Meeting -7- December 3,1981 MEMBERS' COMMENTS Chairman Cox asked if there were supposed to be lights illuminating at night in the decorated light standards on Third Avenue, or are they just decorations that have no Christmas lights in them. Mr. Desrochers stated that he was not aware of the situation, but he would look into it. In answer to Chairman Cox's question regarding the demolition, the director stated that the wrecking ball would be back at the site by next week. ADJOURNMENT at 9:20 p.m. to the special meeting of Tuesday, December 8, 1981 and the mid-month meeting of Thursday, December 17, 1981. 12/3/81 -----~------