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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1982/08/18 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Wednesday, August 18, 1982 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members McCandliss, Scott, Malcolm, Moore MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Communi ty Development Director Desrochers BAYFRONT 1. REPORT: STATUS OF CAPPOS PROPERTY Community Development Director Desrochers explained that at the Redevelopment Agency meeting in May, an appraisal was authorized to obtain information as to the value of the Cappos property at the foot of "F" Street and the "J" Street park. The purpose of the appraisal was to ascertain if it were at all feasible to possibly discuss a trade between the City and Mr. Cappos. Mr. Cappos' present property at the foot of "F" Street is located in an area where the Bayfront Plan calls for open space. As a result of the meeting of June 17 the Planning Department determined that a General Plan amendment will be required as well as an environmental impact report. In addition, Coastal Commission review and approval wi 11 be necessary. From an i niti a 1 di scuss i on with the Coasta 1 Commi ss i on it appears that they will object to the change use of the "J" Street park to the commercial development. Mr. Desrochers added that the Pl anni ng Department revi ewed the proposa 1 and recommended to not go forward with plan amendments that would convert the "J" Street park to industrial use. He further added that he feels it would not be in the Agency's interest to go forward wi th the plan amendment on a piecemeal basis; that major revisions to the Local Coastal Plan, the Bayfront P1 an and General Pl an are reaui red before the City can go forward with development on the bayfront. Therefore, a reasoned, well-balanced singular plan amendment to change to direction of the bayfront development is what the staff is working toward. Agency discussion followed in which the advantages of changing the uses of the two pieces of land was discussed along with the possibility of arranging an equitable agreement between Sante Fe and Cappos, as we 11 as "keeping all avenues open." MSUC (Scott/Cox) not to accept the report, but to direct staff to pursue the switch of the properties in whatever areas possible. Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 2 - August 18, 1982 2. REPORT: RV PARK AND MARINA Referri ng to hi s wri tten report, Community Development Director Desrochers stated that at the Redevelopment Agency meeting of August 5, members approved sending a letter to the San Diego Unified Port District relative to the financing of the mari na and RV park by the fi rm of Income Property Group (I PG), the current Port Di stri ct tenant. The draft letter was presented to Agency membe rs at the meet i ng. Mr. Des rochers added that IPG has obtai ned financing for the RV park on the condition that the RV park be separate from the development of the mari na. Additionally, IPG is asking the Port to modify the terms of the lease to incorporate this condition and other changes. The other changes are: a. To extend completion of the RV park from November 1982 to February 1983; and, b. That the completion of a minimum of 100 boat slips by November 1982 be changed to 200 boat slips by November 1983. Mr. Desrochers recommended that the Agency notify the Port District that the marina is important to the City and should take preference over the RV park. An RV park can be built anywhere in the City but a mari na can not. Mr. Desrochers further commented that Major Chance needs the loan but he can not get it unless the lease is split between the marina and RV park. Agency discussion followed in which the members discussed having no objection to sp 1 itt i ng the 1 ease but they want to be assured that the mari na wi 11 be built; that the problem could be solved if IPG could get IDB financing; there has to be somethi ng in wri t i ng, some contractua 1 arrangement before Agency agreement wi 11 be reached to sp1 it the lease; the revenues that would be generated from the RV park to the City are substantial; the risks that are being taken by IPG in trying to obtain this loan is great; lPG's attempts to get a loan from Bank of America and the need for the Agency to write the letter to the Port District; the Agency's 1 everage over IPG in this development. Major Chance explained his attempts of getting a loan which must be obtained through a financial i nstitut i on whi ch can guarantee the bonds; he has great faith that the project is viable; he wi 11 be obtai ni ng an uncovered construction loan which is a great risk factor; the loan must be obtai ned through a credit-rated bank and there are only five of these banks in this area. MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to direct the Mayor to write a letter to the Port Commission outlining the reasons why the Redevelopment Agency is willing to recommend Di stri ct acceptance of lPG's request (profit and the money that will be generated to Chula Vista) and that for this the Redevelopment Agency is wi 11 i ng to tie down Income Property Consu 1 tants and not issue any !DB bonds unless the marina is included in any such issue. (Member Scott voted no.) 8/18/82 ---.-..-.------.. .------ Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 3 - August 18, 1982 TOWN CENTRE #I 3. REPORT: STATUS OF FOCUS AREA DEVELOPMENT FINANCING Community Development Director Des roc hers explained that at the August 5 meeting, the Agency granted an extension to the developer of the Focus Area to September 2, to allow time to gain the necessary construction financing to build the proposed retail/specialty shop complex. Mr. Richard Zogob, the developer, has recei ved a letter of commitment from a lender and a report wi 11 be gi ven to the Agency wi thi n a few weeks indicating whether this is consistent with our agreement with Mr. Zogob and Centre City Associates. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report. GENERAL 4. RESOLUTION NO. 386 - APPROVING A SIX-MONTH CONTRACT WITH NUFFER/SMITH ASSOCIATES FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC RELATION SERVICES Community Deve lopment Director Desrochers submitted a cont ract for Agency approval with Nuffer/Smith Associates for the continuation of public relation services for a six-month period. The purpose of this contract is to complete projects which were begun during the first contract year and to set up a news bureau in City Hall including the training of staff to carryon basic public relations activities. As di rected by the Agency, the staff will interview public relations firms including Nuffer/Smith before the end of the six month period in order to recommend a firm to continue public relations work for the City for next year. Agency di scuss i on ensued regardi ng the present contract with Nuffer/Smith, the Question of whether or not the project should have been completed prior to thi s time, the need to have training of staff and have this ski 11 in-house, and the Question of retaining the consultants on a contract basis rather than on a six-month term basis. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Chairman Cox, Members Malcolm, Moore Noes: Members McCandliss, Scott 5. PARKWOODS CONDOMINIUMS Community Deve 1 opment Di rector Desrochers reported that there are just 34 more units available in the condominium complex. The developer feels that he will be able to meet the deadline of having all the units sold by October 1. 8/18/82 Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 4 - August 18, 1982 CHAIRMAN'S REPORT In answer to Chai rman Cox's auery, Community Deve lopment Di rector Desrochers explained the improvements taking place in the Town Focus Area indicating that during the month of October and no later than November, Marie Callender and the United Arti sts Theatre wi 11 begin construction. All development is scheduled for completion by June 1983. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member McCandliss referred back to the Nuffer/Smith item and asked the Community Development Director about training of City personne 1. Mr. Desrochers explained that this will be done prior to the termination of their contract and they will also be establishing a news bureau in City Hall. Member McCandl i ss asked that her vote on the reso 1 ut i on be changed from a "no" vote to an "aye" vote. ADJOURNMENT at 5:20 p.m. to the regular meeting of Thursday, September 2, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. JF:dl WPC 0307H 8/18/82