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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1982/10/21 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 21,1982 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall 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 Paul Sedway, Thomas Cooke, Charles LeMenager ITEM NO.1 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH SEDWAY/COOKE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR As a result of action taken by the Redevelopment Agency at their September 30 Work shop, a work schedul e has been prepared by the planning consultants, Sedway /Cooke, for preparation of the new Bayfront Local Coastal Plan. Community Development Director Desrochers requested, however, that the Agency not take action on the contract presented in their agenda packet this afternoon, pending further review by Special Agency Counsel. The Di rector noted a correction to the agreement under Item No.2, Study Areas, the words "prior plan" should be replaced by "Exhibit A." Discussion followed relative to the Agency's jurisdiction over area within the Bayfront Redevelopment Pl an boundaries, notably, the potential new trolley stati on at "E" and "H" Streets. Mr. Desrochers sta ted that the Sedway/Cooke Work Program will study preliminary compatible land uses, taking into consideration the trolley station. Member Malcolm commented that a clause for failure to perform and prevailing party stipulations should be addressed by Special Counsel. Community Development Director Desrochers distributed copies of revisions and additions to the Agreement and Work Program including, page 4 of the agreement, under Item 12(b) Payment Schedule, and an addition to the Work Program under Section 7.3 rel ative to the appropri ate rel ationship between the "E" Street Trolley Station area and the Bayfront area land use and circul ation. Al so, Figure 1 "Ch ul a Vi sta Local Coastal Program: ~ ork Schedule" was distributed to Agency members to be included in the Work Program. Adjourned Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- October 21, 1982 It was noted that the Agency must submit the Work Program to the Coastal Commission prior to appropriation of funds ($30,000) for replanning of Chula Vista's Local Coastal Plan. At this time, Mr. Desrochers introduced Mr. Paul Sedway and Mr. Thomas Cooke of the Sedway/Cooke planning consultant firm. Mr. Sedway discussed Chula Vista's need to rekindle the planning process as soon as possible and his fi rm' s systematic approach to the problem by. updating information made available in the past ten years since the inception of the Bayfront Redevelopment Plan. He suggested that the Work Program be pre sented in a series of alternatives within the next three months. By presenting alternatives in this way, the issues can be highlighted giving an opportuni ty for better reacti on to the pl ans. The most important aspect of the program is its implementation, and the LCP cannot be certifi ed until Phase III of the program is implemented. Mr. Cooke discussed the opportunity for flexibility of the City's new plan. I n response to Member Scott's comments, the Consultants i ndi cated that they would take a "fresh look" and they will start from scratch in the preparation of thi s plan. The three options proposed will each add a di sti net characteristic allowing for a real choice by the Redevelopment Agency. Member Moore questioned the restri ctiveness of the Consultant's plan in relation to the Coastal Commission's previous action. Mr. Cooke stated that they do not feel they will be handcuffed as a resul t of former Coastal Commi ssion rul i ngs. Further discussion addressed geological interpretations of the plan, the need to inform Coastal Commission's staff of any action taken as quickly as possible and the cooperation of the landowner. Community Development Director Desrochers suggested that as advised by Alana Knaster from the Institute for Environmental Mediation, a meeting should be held with Coastal Commission staff and principal parties to discuss initial stages for replanning of the Local Coastal Plan. Mr. Sedway acknowledged the cooperati on by thi s body by addressi ng scientific questions and soliciting them to the scientific community. Chairman Cox, referri ng to a conversati on wi th Messrs. Ryan and W,ornum, di scussed an alternative approach regardi ng a specific redevelopment plan. That is, the controversial issues such as the "D" Street fill and Gunpowder Point should be addressed prior to developing another plan. Member Malcolm briefly commented on a financial commitment by the landowner as a participant in the Local Coastal Plan. He clarified that the Agency could advance fees but that the cooperati on of the landowner shoul d be solicited. Member Scott commented on setti ng up an assessment district. Special Counsel Reed stated that he would check into this and report back at the next Agency meeting. 10/21/82 Adjourned Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- October 21, 1982 MOTION TO PROCEED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIATION DISCUSSIONS MSUC (Scott/Cox) to allow staff to proceed with environmental mediation di scussions with the Insti tute for Envi ronmental Medi ati on. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that the services of the Institute would be utilized internally. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Chairman Cox commented on the potential for creati ng a new redevelopment district in the Otay River Valley area specifically as it relates to industry. MOTION TO LOOK INTO FORMING A REDEVELOPMENT AREA MSUC (Scott/Cox) to direct staff to look into forming a redevelopment area on Otay Valley Road (in the Otay industrial area east of 1-805). ADJOURNMENT at 4:58 p.m. to the regular meeting of November 4, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. ecretary AH:nr WPC 0412H 10/21/82