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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1982/11/04 r1INUTES OF A REGULAR r1EETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, November 4,1982 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 Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to approve the minutes of September 30, October 7,12, and 21, 1982 as mailed with a correction to the minutes of October 21. ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION NO. 395 - APPROVING THE SIDEWALK CAFE POLICY FOR THE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, SUBAREA NO.1 At their meeting of October 7, the Agency requested that the draft Sidewalk Cafe Policy be rewritten to include a provision covering minimum width of passable sidewalks, a requirement regarding portable furniture, and a stipulation for annual review of policy and permits. Member Scott expressed concern that sidewalk cafes would create a "picnic" type atmosphere, and suggested that waiters/waitresses servi te the tables at all times. MOTION TO AMEND SIDEWALK CAFE POLICY MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to add to the Sidewalk Cafe Policy the statement that tables should be serviced at all times by waiters/waitresses. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler narrated a brief slide presentation of sidewalk cafes. Discussion followed regarding the intent of the Sidewalk Cafe Policy for the Downtown area. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that this type of operation will be a complimentary addition to the area. Member McCandliss fe 1 t that the whole purpose of such a po 1 i cy woul d be to create a certai n type of atmosphere and not that of a "picnic" area. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously as amended. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: DAMAGED CROSSWALKS NEAR THIRD AVENUE AND DAVIDSON Staff was requested to investigate cracks in the decorative paving on the south side of Third Avenue adjacent to Davidson Street. The directors of Engineering and Public Works Operations advise that any repair work will have to be done by ..-.....-----.-----.-- Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- November 4,1982 contract since City forces do not have the expertise in this area. The Director of Engineering recommends that the entire crosswalk be removed and replaced. Member Malcolm expressed concern that since the crosswalks seemed to yield to the weight of bus traffic, how would replacing the crosswalks prevent the same occurrence? Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler stated that the crosswalks will be replaced with a thicker, reinforced slab. Further discussion involved the contractor's responsibility with the repair of the pavement. Mr. Zegler explained that the contractor's warranty on the first phase of the street improvements project, including the crosswalks, has expired. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the report and direct staff to prepare documents rela- tive to the construction of a new crosswalk. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 396 - AMENDING TC/OP NO.9 (FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION) A representative of the Fleet Reserve Association met with staff and agreed recently to implement a landscape plan for their building located at 288 Third Avenue. Community Development staff recommends that the Agency amend the owner partici- pation agreement by replacing the condition requiring the roof garden with a mutually agreed upon condition requiring the Association to repaint their building at 288 Third Avenue and install landscaping as described in the discussion section of this report. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: WORK OF FINE ART - MEMORIAL PARK A contribution to the Fine Arts Fund will be made by the Redevelopment Agency due to their assumption of the role of developer for the Focus Area. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler narrated a slide presentation depicting proposed ideas for the fine arts work (i.e. gazebo, water feature). It was suggested that the Town Centre Design Review Board should be involved in this prior to the RFP submittal process. Chairman Cox commented that he supported the water feature as an attractive work of fine art for the downtown area. MOTION TO PURSUE LOCATION OF WATER FEATURE MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the staff recommendation to pursue the location of a water feature and also include the Town Centre Project Area Committee's idea of a gazebo. The Town Centre Design Review Board will also review the proposals prior to preparation of an RFP. "'W'"" '-',... """... '-""'H:"L"'" IIISII'"!:""""""- 1fJ({"" ""'S TlIr S"V"'-d' V"d'-S dllO. '" IdLe. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- November 4,1982 ITEM NO.6 - STATUS REPORT: a) USE OF CONSULTANTS b) REMOVAL OF PLANTERBOXES ON THIRD AVENUE c) FOCUS AREA d) SB 99 MORTGAGE BONDS A brief status report was provided for Agency members' review concerning the abovementioned. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to accept the report. ITEM NO.7 - RESOLUTION NO. 397 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR RELOCATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE WHITEMAN ACQUISITION At their meeting on September 16, the Redevelopment Agency authorized the taking by an Order of Immediate Possession of the Whiteman property in the Bayfront redevelopment area thereby making the tenants of the property eligible for relo- cation benefits. Mrs. Whiteman may also be eligible for relocation benefits as a business since she has some personal property currently stored on the site. A studio and an apartment unit are also on the property. Special Counsel Reed stated that Mrs. Whiteman's property will be transported to a mini storage area in Old Town. Discussion followed regarding the relocation policy the Agency currently follows. Community Development Director Desrochers indicated that the Agency has been fol- lowing the same relocation displacement guidelines for several years and, in fact, these guidelines are being tightened by the State Legislature. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF PLANNING EXPENSES Agency Special Counsel is currently researching the issue of recapturing planning costs associated with the preparation of an LCP for the Bayfront as requested by the Agency. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the interim report. ITEM NO.9 - RESOLUTION NO. 398 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SEDWAY/COOKE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR The consulting services of Sedway/Cooke are proposed for the planning of a new Bayfront Local Coasta 1 Pl an. The cost for these servi ces i s $110,000 to be pai d from redevelopment funds which will be supplemented by a $30,000 grant from the Coastal Commission and an assessment agreement for funds from the landowner. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. . ---- - -------------- Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- November 4, 1982 ITEM NO. 10 - STATUS REPORT: BAYFRONT INTERIM SIGN PROGRAM; REMOVAL OF DEBRIS AND DERELICT VESSELS; MARINA FINANCING On September 15, the Agency requested staff provide an interim sign program, spe- cifically as it relates to the current sign policy, in an effort to provide guide- lines for future requests until the balance of the Bayfront is developed. The Community Development and Planning Departments are working on this item. The Agency was updated on a program to remove derelict vessels from the bay and debris from the Bayfront. The Port District has been informed of the City's full cooper- ation in any reasonable manner in the District's attempt to remove the debris that has accumulated in this area. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the report. Community Development Director Desrochers reported that the "Deposit with Lender" documents (relative to the marina financing) will be presented at a combined Redevelopment Agency/City Council meeting on November 18. Discussion followed concerning the Port District's efforts to remove debris at G Street, the use of the foot of F Street as a dumping ground, and the cooperation of other property owners to clean up their property in other parts of the Bayfront. MOTION TO SOLICIT COOPERATION OF BAYFRONT PROPERTY OWNERS MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to authorize that property owned by the Agency (at the foot of F Street) be cleaned up and that property owners be contacted to solicit their cooperation in this regard, and direct staff to report back with a graphics presentation of any progress. MEMBERS' COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT at 7:49 p.m. to the mid-month meeting of November 18,1982 at 4 p.m. .----------