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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1982/09/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 16,1982 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott MEMBERS ABSENT Member Moore STAFF PRESENT Executive Di rector Cole, Community Development Di rector Desrochers, Speci a 1 Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, Special Counsel Reed, Development Services Administrator Robens, Administrative Analyst Buchan ALSO PRESENT Jeff Wissler, Michael Cowett, Fred Schnaubelt, Don Sammis, George Merziotis MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency meeting to the City Council meeting. The Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened at 4:26 p.m. ITEM NO.1 - REPORT: STATUS OF TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA A suppl emental subdivision agreement which will entai 1 responsibilities of the Agency and developer relative to the preparation and submittal of improvement pl ans will accompany the tentati ve subdi vi si on map for the Town Centre Focus Area to be submi tted no later than October 12. Development plans for the retail village are undergoing plan check; parki ng structure plans will be submitted for plan check by mid-month. Community Development Director Desrochers reported that the decorative light fixtures will be installed in the Focus Area in the next week. If a strike by sand and gravel workers is avoided, sidewalk installation on the west side of Third Avenue should be completed by November 11. In answer to Chairman Cox I s request, Mr. Desrochers stated that a staff report on the water feature for Memori al Park (as part of the parki ng structure's constri buti on to the Fi ne Arts fund) can be prepared for the mid-October Agency meeting. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to accept the report. ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: STATUS OF BADII PROJECT - 521-525 THIRD AVENUE Upon issuance of the foundation permit by the Building and Housing Department, construction of the Chula Vista Corporate Center will be underway within the next three months. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report. Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -2- September 16,1982 ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: STATUS OF SAMMIS GROUP DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL In response to the Agency's request that the Sammis Group proposal be brought back to the Agency for reconsi derati on. Mr. Jeff Wi ssl er, representi ng the Sammis Group, has requested to a~pear before the Agency and ask their support of planned development north of En Street on Bay Boulevard. Community Development Director Desrochers read an excerpt from the Land Use Policy section of the Bayfront Redevelopment Plan in support of the Sammis Group proposal. He ack nowl edged the fact that fi na 1 judgments on this project cannot be made until the final Environmental Impact Report has been reviewed. Mr. Jeff Wi ssl er, representi ng the Sammi s Group, 5030 Cami no de 1 a Si esta, Suite 100, San Diego, 92108, requested the Agency's support of his proposal. The Coastal Commission is non-communicative as to approval of the plan, and the Agency's endorsement would implement processing of the project. The developer addre ssed the Agency's concerns about the theatre noti ng that thi s concept will assist in generating a cash flow for the entire project. Mr. Wissler added that the Sammi s Group i s at an impasse because of the Agency's concern about the project. In response to Member McCandl i ss' concern that the theatre use on the Bayfront may be i nappropri ate, Mr. Wissler interjected that uses must be i ncorporated on thi s freeway-oriented site that are compatible with the traffic. The theatre and office consolidation is very unique because it will provide daytime and nightime utilization. For example, the theatre will serve resi dents and tourists, and at the same time, the developer will attempt to incorporate some retail within the perimeter of the theatre. The retail uses will be of a satellite nature (i.e. ice cream shop) in order not to compete with other retail uses throughout the City. Member Scott commented that with the proper control s, thi s freeway-ori ented project can be very successful asi de from hi s concerns about the proposed offi ce use. MOTION TO ENDORSE CONCEPT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to endorse the Sammis Group proposal concept. Mr. Fred Schnaubelt, representing property owner Mr. Joe Street, alluding to the public's opinion of redevelopment in general, speculated that thi s project could be successful as it is situated at the gateway to the Bayfront and provides for the highest and best use. Mr. Don Sammis, representi ng Sammi s Properti es, commented on the vi sitor-commercial land designation of this area, indicating that the developers will strive to make the project a success in conjuncti on wi th the mixed uses. 9/16/82 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -3- September 16, 1982 Mr. George Merziotis, fee owner of a portion of the property, indicated that his family has certain rights in the development of the land. In response to Mr. Merziotis' concerns, Community Development Director Desrochers stated that the landowner's position is not clear, but that they will be notified of all public meetings relative to development of this parcel. Di scu ssi on followed concerni ng the preparati on of an Envi ronmental Impact Report and processing of the plans in order to expedite approval. MOTION TO PREPARE SCHEDULE (TIMELINE) MSUC (Scott/Cox) to direct staff to prepare a schedul e for presentati on to the Agency at thei r next regul ar meeti ng in October of the Sammi s Group proposal process. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: COST OF OBTAINING PROPERTY ACQUISITION APPRAISALS In response to the Agency's request of August 5, 1982, staff has di scussed the cost of obtaining property acquisition appraisals with representatives of other agencies in the area. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept the report. ITEM NO.5 - RESOLUTION NO. 390 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR AN ORDER FOR IMMEDIATE POSSESSION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 980 nFn STREET During a Closed Session of the Agency on September 2, staff was directed to bring back a lease agreement with San Diego Shipbuilding and Repair, Inc. and Special Counsel was directed to prepare an Order for Immediate Possession. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. a) RESOLUTION - APPROVING A LEASE BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND SAN DIEGO SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIR, INC. Copies of the final draft of the lease agreement were prepared and delivered to Agency members on September 15. Communi ty Development Di rector De srocher s suggested a cha nge i n the wordi ng of the agreement in Section 2 to reflect a thirty (30) day date of execution of the lease (instead of 90 days). With regard to Section 3 -- $6,000 per month rental fee -- Mr. Desrochers clarified that it is redevelopment policy to charge 6/l0ths of 1% of the total purchase price as a monthly rental fee. Mr. Desrochers al so noted that accordi ng to the agreement, the Agency will not make repairs to the building. 9/16/82 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -4- September 16, 1982 MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM MSUC (Scott/Cox) to continue this item to Tuesday, September 21, fo 11 owi ng the regular City Council meeting. Mr. Michael Cowett, representing San Diego Shipbuilding and Repair, indicated no objection to continuation of this item. Special Counsel Reed advised that if the plaintiff's attorney had any changes to the lease agreement, they should be delivered to Agency staff by noon on Friday (September 17). MEMBERS' COMMENTS Chairman Cox commented on the derelict vessels in San Diego Bay and debris accumul ated along the shorel i ne on the bayfront. He noted that the Port District is investigating this occurrence. MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO CONTACT PORT DISTRICT MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to work with the Port Di strict in identifying the proper authority to remove the debris and derelict vessels on the bayfront. In answer to Chairman Cox's question concerning the assi gnment opti on of C. W. Cl ark for Crystal T's, Special Counsel Reed advi sed that the Agency should have no objection to the assignment as it is a stipulation of the Disposition and Development Agreement with C. W. Clark. 'lOTION TO TRANSMIT LETTER OF SUPPORT TO ATLAS HOTELS MSUC (Scott/McCandli ss) to direct Chairman to send a 1 etter of support to Atlas Hotels encouraging the development of Crystal T's via assignment of the Disposition and Development Agreement. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to adjourn to Closed Session following this afternoon's Agency meeting to discuss matters of potential litigation. Member McCandl i ss reque sted information on the Bayfront Sign Program. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers remarked that the Commu nity Development Department is working with the Planning Department in an attempt to modify the sign program. STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Desrochers discussed information received in a letter from the Air Pollution Control District concerning the Agency's request on air pollutants caused by the SDG&E plant located at Bay Boulevard and nLn Street on the Bayfront. 9/16/82 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -5- September 16,1982 Members questioned the fact that thi s item is not an Agency concern and should be a City Council matter. MOTION TO REFER ITEM TO CITY COUNCIL MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer this matter to the City Council as a Council discussion item. ADJOURNMENT at 5:20 p.m. to Closed Session and to the special meeti ng on Tuesday, September 21 (following the City Council meeting), the workshop session on Thursday, September 30, at 4:00 p.m. and the regular meeting of Thursday, October 7,1982 at 7:00 p.m. The Recording Secretary was excused and the Executive Secretary reported that the Closed Session concluded at 6:00 p.m. WPC 0366H 9/16/82 ~~ .~.- -----~~~-~-_._---~--