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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1981/05/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, May 21, 1981 - 4:D4 p.m. Council Conference Room - City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde (arrived 4:08); Members Cox, McCa'ndliss, Scott, Gillow Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Col1J11unity Development Director Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, Development Specialist Kassman, City Engineer Lippitt, Senior Civil Engineer Goldkamp ITEM NO.1 - REPORT: ACTIVITIES UPDATE - TOWN CENTRE I The Community Development Director reported on the following activities: Leader Building: A soft goods clothier (Family Bargain Center) will occupy this building. La Bella: Restaurant now has trash disposal facilities adjacent to the building. Dr. Kornreich: The proponent is requesting that his owner participation agreement w1th the Agency be rescinded due to his inability to build his structure at the south corner of Third Avenue and Roosevelt. Member Cox asked if the property owner would be willing to donate the palm trees on his property to the City. Members discussed placing the trees in the median strip on Thi rd Avenue Development Services Administrator Robens noted that the trees (Phoenix Palms) at the "Our House" would cost approximately $800 to move. Costs would include rental of a crane and a fl atbed truck. Tom Money: Mr. Money is seeking financing. He has placed his lot, 349-351 Third Avenue, Oil the market to raise funds to construct a five-unit commercial building at Thi rd Avenue and ~.1adrona Street. Members discussed coinciding the demolition of the Knucklebuster's building with the Focus Area schedule. Chula Vista Center: The new owner, Mr. Kolkey, has obtained architectural services and 1S currently reviewing plans for the center's renovation. County of San Diego: County staff has asked the City to explore the possibility of leasing property that they can utilize at a future date. Member Scott commented that the City should be entitled to lease income from this type of potential development. Executive Director Cole remarked that although the South Bay Regional Center building will be turned over to the County this fall, a checklist must be complied with which may lead to a few months delay for occupancy. 5/21/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- May 21, 1981 Munchner Kind'l: The owner is experiencing financial difficulties in obtaining a bank loan and will apply for an LDC loan. Demolition: Member Cox asked why the Peters' Nursery shed wasn't scheduled for demo- lition. The director replied that the Parks & Recreation Department is using this shed for storage. Later, the structure can be torn down by City crews. In response to Member Cox's question, Mr. Desrochers stated that $12,000 is in the Fine Arts fund, and an additional $4,000 is expected from other projects. Senior Civil Engineer Goldkamp, in answer to Chairman Hyde's question, remarked that although no further improvements to the drainage channel are scheduled for the park, additional work is included in the Memorial Park contract. Mr. Desrochers noted that renovation of the old Taco Express building should be com- pleted in 30 days. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Gillow/Cox) to accept the report. ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: THIRD AVENUE IMPROVEr1ENTS - "F" TO "G" STREET PLANS Staff is requesting a six-month postponement of construction of Third Avenue second phase street improvements. Community Development Director Desrochers discussed his concern that construction would run into the Christmas season. City Engineer Lippitt explained that the purchase order for street furniture, lights, etc., would be placed now to avoid delays in shipment. Member McCandliss arrived at this time (4:25 p.m.). Chainnan Hyde expressed concern with the four-month slippage. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept the report which calls for a delay in the construction date to follow the Christmas season or an appropriate time after the rainy season. The City Engineer informed Agency members that design concept, landscaping, and con- struction plans should be available for members' review in early August. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: ACTIVITIES UPDATE - BAYFRONT PROJECT Mr. Desrochers reported on the following Bayfront activities: El Torito: All seems to be on schedule. Escrow documents have been signed, and the firm's architect has submitted plans to the Building & Housing Department. Third parcel: There is an interested party studying the feasibility of the site. 5/21/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- May 21, 1981 El Torito groundbreaking: Staff would like to coordinate a media celebration for thlS event. Ramada Inn: The developers have been requested to clean up the area proposed for this project. Unfortunately, the site has been used for dumping grounds. The dir- ector has asked the City Engineer what the procedure is for barricading the area. In addition, staff will come back to the Agency to request funds to remove the debris from the site which is a public nuisance. Member McCandliss expressed concern with the various off-road vehicle activity taking place on the D Street fill. Mr. Desrochers noted that measures were taken to fence off the area by the Port District, but the fence was ill111ediately damaged. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES TO REMOVE DEBRIS MS (Scott/Hyde) to authorize whatever expenditures are necessary to haul trash off the site. The director indicated that staff has already obtained an estimate of $4,950 (lowest estimate received) for this purpose. MOTION MODIFIED MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to direct staff to study costs .to haul trash from the site and inform the Agency of these costs. Shangri-La: The use of this structure has been discussed with potential users. The director coll111ented that unless these uses aren't entertained, the City could be in jeopardy of an inverse condemnation lawsuit. He continued that proposals will be brought to the Agency before potential developers proceed with major plans that may perhaps call for a significant modification of the Bayfront Plan. Chairman Hyde expressed concern that the Col1J11unity Development Director is encourag- ing development of this parcel without authority from the Agency. He emphasized that staff should not entertain conceptual proposals that may cause a change in the Bay- front Plan without first coming to the Agency. Executive Director Cole commented that developers have been informed that conceptual plans must be reviewed by the Redevelopment Agency before proceeding further. Chairman Hyde, referring to a sentence in the report, "It is our hope that if this building. . . it can remain as a viable part of the Bayfront project" remarked that this is not the Agency's intention. Member Scott stated that since the Agency does not own this parcel, potential users should not be discouraged. The Coll111unity Development Director stated that the sentence was incorrect butneverthe- less he had an obligation to listen to proposals and bring them to the Agency at an appropriate time. 5/21/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- May 21, 1981 Bay Boulevard concept plans: The San Diego Coast Regional Commission approved im- provement and landscaping plans on May 15th. t10TION TO ACCEPT REPORT WITH CLARIFICATION MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to accept the report with clarification of item "d" as expressed in the discussion. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: TOWN CENTRE II UPDATE Mayor Hyde, City Manager Cole and the Col1J11unity Development Director met with execu- tives of the Sears organization this week in Las Vegas to obtain assurances that the shopping center project will move ahead. Chairman Hyde remarked that Mr. Bruning, of the Sears Regional office, feels the Chula Vista store is very effective as far as the operation, parking and TBA store is concerned. Mr. Bruning was not convinced that he would be willing to undo a suc- cessful operation to assist another department store. Community Development Director Desrochers commented that staff and City officials' efforts were not in vain. He cited the similarities of other interested cities with 20-year old shopping centers that are also hopeful of undergoing major remodeling. The director also commented on a simulated wood product displayed in Las Vegas that he he would like examined. The Chairman indicated that Mr. Bob Kautchi (from Sears' real estate office) and perhaps Mr. Bruning will fly over Chula Vista next week to view the pattern of the Chula Vista Shopping Center operation. This information will be transmitted to the Sears' Chicago office. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to accept the report. MEMBERS' COMMENTS MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to adjourn to Closed Session for Personnel matters after this meeti ng. Member McCandliss read a public hearing notice published in the May 17th issue of the Star-News regarding a May 28th Environmental Review Committee meeting concerning revisions to the Town Centre Townsite Focus Area Col1J11ercial Component. Community Development Director Desrochers clarified that this notice is for the plan change approved last week by the Agency and that the square footages are approximate. ADJOURNMENT ,t 5.05 p.m. to Gl"o' ""'i'~;'1 ,,' tho "9"" meeti ng of June 4, 1981. I --- Paul G. Desrochers, Executive Secretary