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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1982/10/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REOEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 7,1982 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, Moore, McCandliss, Scott MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Executive Di rector Cole, Community Development Di rector Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordi nator legl er, Special Counsel Reed ALSO PRESENT Phil Creaser, Fred Trull, Jerry Sandstrom ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to approve the minutes of September 2, 16 and 21, 1982 as mailed. (Member Moore abstai ned from voti ng on the mi nutes of September 2 and 16, 1982.) ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION NO. 392 - APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CRAIG CLARK TO ATLAS HDTELS, INC. In order to facil itate the constructi on of the Crystal T's Restaurant, C. W. Clark, Inc. wi shes to a ssi gn its i ntere st in the Di sposi ti on and Development Agreement to Atlas Hotels, Inc. Mr. Jerry Sandstrom, representing C. W. Clark, Inc., indicated that he looks forward to proceeding as rapidly as possible if the Assignment is granted. Upon approval of the Assignment, construction of the restaurant is expected to begin within five months. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Presentation by Port Commissioner Phil Creaser and Port District Planning Director Fred Trull Port Commissioner Creaser, assisted by Mr. Fred Trull, Planning Director of the San Diego Unified Port District, explained the modifications made by the Port District as depicted on a colored rendering labeled "Planning District 7." In particular, the 17-acre Least Tern nesting area, 40- foot bu ffer, Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- October 7, 1982 Tidelands Avenue bridge and "D" Street fill area was addressed. Members were also informed of an open house to be held on November 19 at noon to mark the opening of the park. Di scu ssi on ensued regardi ng the Agency's co ncern for natural beach area (currently desi gnated by the Port Di stri ct as industrial) as part of the precise plan. I n answer to Member Moore's questi on, Commi ssi oner Crea ser stated that all land south of Seaport Village is designated for industrial uses. Member Moore requested that copies of the Port District's master pl an presented before the Agency toni ght be provi ded on 8-1/2" x 11" si ze paper and be made available to the Agency. MOTION TO DEVELOP BEACH MSUC (Cox/Moore) to encourage the Port District to develop beaches on the south side of the "J" Street marina on an experimental basis. MOTION TO WORK WITH PORT DISTRICT MSUC (Cox/Scott) to di rect Agency staff to work closely with the Port District regardi ng their plan and our Bayfront Redevelopment Plan, specifically the Tidelands Avenue bridge and "D" Street fill areas. Community Development Director Desrochers, in reference to the latter motion, indicated that a work program is being prepared by the firm of Sedway/Cooke that will clarify the working relationship with the Port District hopefully addressing the "D" Street fill area. MOTION TO ENDORSE EXISTING MASTER PLAN MS (Malcolm/Cox) to endorse the existing master plan, in concept, of the San Diego Unified Port District specifically as it relates to the 17-acre site. Di scussi on followed regardi ng thi s moti on. Commi ssi oner Crea ser informed Agency members that approval of thi s pl an (specifically, 17 acres) was obtai ned from the Redevelopment Agency in January 1980. Port District Planning Director Trull added that originally this plan was approved in 1972 as prepared by Sedway/Cooke in conjunction with their proposal for development of the Chula Vista bayfront. MOTION WITHDRAWN Member Malcolm withdrew his motion and the second agreed. Commi ssi oner Creaser concl uded that the contract for Tidelands Avenue landscaping will be awarded to the low bidder on October 18, 1982, with construction completion anticipated for February 1983. 10/7 /82 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- October 7, 1982 ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: SAMMIS PROJECT - SCHEDULE AND REQUEST TO WAIVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FEE A schedul e for the Sammi s proposal was requested by the Agency at their September 16 meeting. Staff is al so requesti ng that the Agency waive the General Plan Amendment fee allowing for the parking development on 4.34 acres of the project's west side. In re sponse to Member Malcolm's concern, Commu ni ty Development Director Desrochers stated that due to some i nconsi stenci es with the General Plan, Sammis Properties has requested that fees be waived. Staff feel s that it is incumbent upon the Agency to absorb these costs si nee the basi s for redevelopment is to encourage development. Executive Di rector Cole reiterated Mr. Desrochers' comments that in order to implement development, the Agency shoul d a ssi st a proj ect developer wi th a reasonable amount of. cooperati on. MS (Scott/Moore) to accept the report and wai ve the General Pl an Amendment fee. (The motion failed 2-3; Members McCandliss, Malcolm and Moore opposed.) ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 393 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN GRANT DEED CONVEYING LOT 4 OF THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA SUBDIVISION AND TO SIGN TWO QUITCLAIM DEEDS 1) RELINQUISHING INTEREST IN LOT 8 AND 2) ACCEPTING INTEREST IN LOT 7 OF THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA SUBDIVISION Escrow cl osi ng for the sale of The Village property is anticipated on October 15, two days after recordation of the subdivision map. The quitclaim deeds which designated property lines and interest in Lots 7 and 8 transfer the Agency's interest in the Residential II site to SWI Associates, and transfer the SWI's owners I interest in the parking structure site. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.5 - RESOLUTION NO. 394 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA SUBDIVISION MAP Prior to submittal to the City Council on October 12, the Final Subdivision Map for the commercial portion of the Town Centre I Focus Area must be signed by the present owners, the Agency, United Artists, and Marie Callender. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the readi ng of the text wa s wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: THIRD AVENUE LANDSCAPE PLAN The Downtown Association, adjacent merchant and others have suggested that several planter boxes be removed from the intersection of Third Avenue and Center Street. 10/7 /82 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- October 7, 1982 Community Development Director Desrochers, in answer to Member McCandl i ss I question, noted that the Project Area Committee has reviewed the planter box issue but the Design Review Board has not. Mr. Niek Slijk, Chamber of Commerce, representi ng the Downtown Commi ttee, asked the Agency to address and formally adopt the Downtown Commi ttee I s suggesti on that two of the pl anter boxes be used to dress up the i sl ands between "E" and "G" Streets. MOTION TO FORM COMMITTEE MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) that an appropri ate commi ttee be formed, i ncl udi ng appropriate Town Centre and Agency sta ff, to revi ew necessi ty for two or three planter boxes on a corner (in case of excess planter boxes, they should be in public view), and direct staff to report back with this information to the Age ncy on Tue sday ni ght (October 12). Chairman Cox clarified that the Agency should be informed prior to relocation of any pl anter boxes. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: PARKING GARAGE FINANCING SCHEDULE In order to obtain the best possible interest rate and subsequent rating for the financing instruments, financial consul tants for the park i ng structure recommend that securities be sol d when the total cost of the facility is known. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the report. ITEM NO.8 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE SIDEWALK CAFE POLICY FOR THE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, SUBAREA NO.1 At the Redevelopment Agency meeting of July 15, staff was directed to prepare policy for the authorization and regulation of sidewalk cafes within the Town Centre Project Area. Mr. Niek Slijk, Chamber of Commerce, representi ng the Downtown Committee, discussed the Committee's approval of the sidewalk cafe policy as a way to market sidewalk activities in the downtown area. Discussion followed regarding the need for provisions in the policy relating to barri cades, mai ntenance and disposition of street furniture used, and concern for pedestrian safety as well as the City 's liability. Member Scott stated that he is opposed to the sidewalk cafe policy as it appears to be speci a 1 legislation for one i ndi vi dual. Member McCandl i ss sugge sted that the policy sets the groundwork for renovation rather than restricting it. 10/7/82 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -5- October 7, 1982 MOTION TO REFER POLICY TO STAFF MSC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to refer back to staff to include wording in the policy that would address a minimum passage face be prepared and also include a section addressing that any furniture (tables, chairs, etc.) brought onto the sidewalk be taken indoors at night. (Member Scott voted "no. ") MEMBERS' COfllllENTS Chairman Cox requested that the interim signs advertising the Days Inn Motel be removed as the permanent sign has now been erected. MOTION TO HAVE SIGNS REMOVED MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) direct staff to contact Days Inn to have interim signs removed. Chairman Cox commented on the condition of the pavement at the south side of Third Avenue and Davidson Street. The pavement is slipping down which could cause a potential hazard to pedestrians. MOTION TO CHECK HAZARDOUS CONDITION OF PAVEMENT MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) direct staff to check into the condition of the sidewalk (cracks) at Third Avenue and Davidson. Speci a 1 Counsel Reed requested a Closed Sessi on following adj ournme nt of tonight's meeting to discuss litigation. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Scott/Cox) to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss litigation. ADJOURNMENT at 8:56 p.m. to the speci a 1 meeting on Tuesday, October 12, foll owi ng the regular City Council meeting, and the mi d-month meeti ng of Thursday, October 21, at 4:00 p.m. The Recordi ng Secretary was excused and the Communi ty Development Di rector reported that Closed Session adjourned at 10:15 p.m. ~~ Pau G. esr ers, Executlve Secretary AH:nr WPC 0401H 10/7/82