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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1982/05/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, May 6,1982 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Servi ces Buildi ng ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Vice Chairman McCandliss; Members Gillow, Moore, Scott MEMBERS ABSENT Chairman Cox STAFF PRESENT Executive Di rector Cole, Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers, Development Services Administrator Robens, Special Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordi nator legler, Development Specialist Kassman, Admini strative Analyst Pritzlaff, Administrative Analyst Buchan ALSO PRESENT Jeff Wissler, Joe Street Jr., Donald Sammis, Michael Cowett, Fred Schnaubelt, Jim Hobel, David Nuffer, Kerry Tucker ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/Gi 11 ow) to approve the mi nutes of April 1, 6, and 15, 1982 as mailed. (Member Moore abstained from voting.) ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: MARINA FINANCING Tentative approval through an inducement resolution for sponsors hi p of industrial development type bonds to finance marina construction at "J" Street has been gi ven by the Redevelopment Agency/City Council. Income Property Group of San Diego and our financial consultants have been attempting to arrange structuring of this bond issue so that the City/Agency will not be the liable party. To date, no progress has been made in the financial backing required for such a sale. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the report. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: BAY BOULEVARD AND "J" STREET SITE Seventeen acres of 1 and located at the intersection of Bay Boulevard and "J" Street owned by Sante Fe Land Improvement Company was proposed to be developed by Equity Directions approximately two years ago. The southernmost 1 0 acres of thi s proposal was to be devoted to a Pullman Standard Research Center. That proposal never materialized, therefore, Sante Fe is now interested in development of these parcels. Redevelopment Agency - 2 - Thursday, May 6,1982 MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to accept staff's recommendati on that the Agency consider design alternatives presented by the private sector, along with the proposed SANDER development. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: JOENEAL STREET PROPERTY Community Development Department staff has met with representati ves of the Sammis Group to discuss their concept for development of the property at the northeast corner of "E" Street and Bay Boulevard owned by Mr. Joeneal Street. A more intense use is planned here than was originally envisioned by Mr. Street. One di nner-type restaurant, an eight-plex theatre/alternate convention center plus professional offices, and a 2-acre motel development are entailed in Phase I of this plan. An additional di nner-re staurant and perhaps a garden office complex/motel will be added in Phase II. Communi ty Development Di rector Desroc hers reflected on the hi story of the development of this parcel without direct involvement of the Redevelopment Agency. He commented on involvement of Mr. Fred Schnaubelt who has arranged contacts with the Sammis Group for control of the 7+ acres on Bay Boulevard. Tonight's presentation by the Sammis Group entails the conceptual plans, however, approval of the proposal is not warranted until after envi ronmental studi es have been made. Mr. Jeff Wissler, Project Manager with the Sammis Group, introduced several other representatives of this firm. He explained that the Sammis Group is an upshoot from the Lion Company; he proceeded to introduce other representatives of the Sammi s Group invol ved with engineering, architecture, as well as brokerage backgrounds. At thi s time, Mr. Wissler narrated a slide presentation of several of the fi rm' s completed project developments, as well as pl ans for the Street property. Mr. Desrochers remarked that he has insi sted that the proposed development include an attraction for meetings and conferences. Mr. Wissler elaborated on the inclusion of the convention center on the site. Discussion followed concerning the market for an eight-plex theatre in this area. Potenti a 1 developers for the dinner-restaurant plans, the market for motel/office complex, constructi on of Ti delands Avenue across the rail road tracks and over to "F" Street, and utilization of the SDG&E right-of-way for parking. Wi th regard to the 1 atter, Mr. Wi ssl er stated that uti 1 i zati on of the SDG&E right-of-way must be negotiated with the railroad company. Members McCandl i ss and Scott stated that they were not enthusi asti c wi th the theatre concept in thi s project. However, Member Scott remarked that the concept coul d attract much business to the Bayfront area. He mentioned the possibility of the greenbelt being deleted from the plans and questioned the relationship to the northern and southern properties. 5/6/82 Redevelopment Agency - 3 - Thursday, May 6,1982 In answer to Member Scott's questions, Mr. Wissler replied that berms could be created for the park, and he assured the Agency that he understood the requirements for the greenbelt. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that the area in question was originally intended as a golf course. However, due to the revi sed Bayfront Redevelopment Plan, Ti delands Avenue was moved to thi s area to accommodate Coastal Commission concerns. Discussion followed regarding the utilization of certain areas of the proposal as a site for a premium meeting and conferences designation, and the use of the term "Super 8" as the name for the theatre. Member Gillow concurred with members' reservations for another theatre. He reiterated his opposition for another movie theatre in the area, and suggested a dinner-type theatre instead. Member Moore asked if alternate types of entertainment had been considered for this location besides a movie theatre. Mr. Sammi s commented that theatres draw 1,000,000 people a year. This, in turn, helps out the restaurant industries. His firm is investigating primary nighttime-type entertainment, perhaps something in the way of dancing, ice cream parlor, etc. MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSAL IN CONCEPT MSUC (Scott/Gi 11 ow) to approve the proposal in concept, and direct staff to continue working with the developer; and, that staff be directed to present the area to the Agency at their next meeting to display how this would fit in with the total Bayfront area. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: BRICK ON GUNPOWDER POINT Staff has sought informal bids for the salvage of bricks from the old Hercules Powder Pl ant building on Gunpowder Point following Agency di recti on of April 1, 1982. The low bid indicates that the Agency could not offer the owner anythi ng for the bri cks wi thout 1 osi ng money. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the report (that the Agency take no action regarding the bricks on Gunpowder Point). ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 366 - AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TO EL TORITO-LA FIESTA RESTAURANTS, INC. FOR THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT EL TORITO RESTAURANT According to Section 42 the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Agency and Craig Clark (El Torito-La Fiesta Restaurants, Inc.), the Agency is required to issue a Certificate of Completion when the developer has completed construction of the project. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Gillow, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. 5/6/82 Redevelopment Agency - 4 - Thursday, May 6, 1982 ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: AGENCY GURNEÉ LEASE NEGOTIATIONS Due to certai n probl ems wi th regard to the condemnation of Bayfront property owl1ed by Mrs. Wi11ene Whiteman, staff recommended that the Agency adjourn to Closed Sessi on to further di scuss the issue. (Refer to page 7 for further discussion of this item.) MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to discuss this item in Closed Session following tonight's meeting. ITEM NO.8 - RESOLUTION NO. 367 - AUTHORIZING THE PROVISION OF $25,000 TO THE CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM Additional funds in the amount of $25,000 is requested of the Redevelopment Agency in order to subsidize rehabilitation loans to small businesses in the Town Centre Project Area. This agreement is similar to the agreement entered into between the Agency and the LDC in Apri 1 of 1981 for the provi si on of $50,000. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Member Scott questioned the guidelines used to determine loan amounts issued. He expressed concern that large loans would severely impact small businesses. MOTION TO CHECK APPROPRIATENESS OF LDC POLICY MSUC (Scott/Moore) to direct staff to check the appropriateness of the present policy (with regard to LDC loans), or to see if we should, in fact, limit this spread. ITEM NO.9 - REPORT: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION REQUEST TO DELETE ROOF GARDEN FROM APPROVED PLAN In April 1978, the Redevelopment Agency entered into an Owner Participation Agreement with the Fleet Reserve Association for expansion and improvement of the building at 288 Third Avenue. That plan included a two-story, 900 square foot addition which resulted in 100% building coverage on the site. The Design Review Board conditionally approved this plan with the construction of a 530 square foot roof garden patio to be located to top the one-story portion of the building adjacent to Third Avenue. The building expansion has been completed, however, the Association now requests the proposed roof garden be deleted from the plan. Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that at a meeting with the Fleet Reserve Association President and City staff, the Association representative noted that he is looking into an alternate proposal. 5/6/82 Redevelopment Agency - 5 - Thursday, May 6,1982 MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to continue this item to the next regular Agency meeting of June 3,1982. ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT: ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLES D. SMITH FROM THE TOWN CENTRE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD A letter of resignation has been submitted by Mr. Charles Smith from the Town Centre Design Review Board. The resi gnati on becomes affecti ve on Apri 1 16, 1982. MOTION TO ACCEPT LETTER OF RESIGNATION MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the letter of resignation from Charles D. Smith with regrets, send a letter of appreciation, and request names for replacement to the Town Centre Design Review Board. ITEM NO. 11 - REPORT: CONVEYANCE OF CITY PARKING LOT Pri or to the subdi vi si on and sale of parcels to be developed by private enterprise in the Town Centre Focus Area, the ownership of all property must be clarified. Therefore, it is requested that the City of Chula Vista convey the existing City parking lot property to the Redevelopment Agency. (Using the overhead projector, a sketch of this area was displayed for review by Agency members.) MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Gill ow) to accept staff's recommendati on to convey the 1 and and approve the grant deed format. ITEM NO. 12 - RESOLUTION NO. 368 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF FOCUS AREA PROPERTY A total of $13,626.73 has been awarded by the Superior Court to Mr. Bud Isham for litigation expenses regarding the purchase of property, fi xtures and improvements. Upon the advi se of our Acquisi ti on Counsel against appeal i ng this ruling, additional funds are still needed for our own attorney's fees in the amount of $1,000. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 13 - REPORT: STATUS OF TOWN CENTRE II PROJECT On April 21, 1982 Chairman Cox, Member McCandliss, and the Communi ty Development Director met with representatives from Carter Hawley Hale Company and Sears regarding possible expansion of the Chula Vista Shopping Center. 5/6/82 Redevelopment Agency - 6 - Thursday, May 6,1982 MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 14 - RESOLUTION NO. 369 - REPAYING LOANS FROM THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO THE AGENCY FOR THE BA YFRONT AND TOWN CENTRE I PROJECTS As has been reported, the Redevelopment Agency owes the City of Chula Vista $433,949 in staff time and cash. Although this amount can now be repaid, the Agency may have need for these funds in the near future whi ch woul d make repayment unwi se. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived, by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 15 - REPORT: STATUS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES Per the Redevelopment Agency's agreement wi th Nuffer/Smi th Associ ates, dated August 1981, the consulting firm will present a status report coveri ng the firm's activities over the past nine months. Mr. David Nuffer, President of Nuffer/Smith Associates, gave a progress report si nce September 4, 1981 using the overhead projector. In hi s presentati on, Mr. Nuffer commented on the research performed by The Carey Company as well. Twenty-one percent of the objectives have been completed. Member McCandliss asked the Public Relations Consultant if the possibility had been explored to hire a news bureau - ombudsman - person who would be working with public relations services after the professional consultant services have been terminated. She suggested that the City Manager look into the training of this type of employee by the Public Relations Consultant. In response to Member McCandliss' request, Development Services Administrator Robens reported that the synopsi s of the Force Field Workshop held on April 12, 1982 would be presented to them at the next regular Redevelopment Agency meeting. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Gillow/Moore) to accept the report. Community Development Director Desrochers reported that the City's Data Book is bei ng prepared by the Nuffer/Smith organization. The book will be gUbliShed following the June 8 election. A negative of the cover for the data ook was displayed for Members' review. Mr. Desrochers commented that the cost of the publication will be between $3.00 and $5.00 to local merchants, and will be supplied to prospective developers at no charge. 5/6/82 Redevelopment Agency - 7 - Thursday, May 6,1982 AGENCY - GURNEE'LEASE NEGOTIATION Mr. Michael Cowett, representing Mr. Ted Gurneè, briefly apprised Agency members of his client's intentions with regard to the Whiteman condemnation action. His client's request toni ght is that the Agency take acti on authorizing staff to continue negotiating with him to determine an appropriate lease that both parties can arrive at. ADJOURNMENT at 8:29 p.m. to Closed Session, to the mid-month meeting of May 20, 1982 at 4:00 p.m., and to the Industri al Development Authority immediately following this meeting. The Recording Secretary was excused and Executive Secretary Desrochers reported on the following action taken during closed session. MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE REPORT MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to direct staff to come back with a confidential report and recommendation to the City Council on Tuesday, May 11, 1982 with regard to the leasing of the Whiteman property to Mr. Gurneè. The Executive Secretary reported that Closed Session adjourned at 9:00 p.m. WPC 0l70H AH:dl 5/6/82