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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1983/07/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, July 7, 1983 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Vice Chairman Moore; Members McCandliss, Scott, Malcolm MEMBERS EXCUSED Chairman Cox STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, Special Counsel Reed, Director of Building & Housing Grady, City Engineer Lippitt ALSO PRESENT Richard Schick ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Redevelopment Coordinator legler noted a correction to the minutes of June 16, page 3, Item No.6. The offering of Resolution No. 426 was inadvertently omitted. MSUC (Scott/Mal co 1m) to approve the mi nutes of May 19, June 2, 9 and 16 (as amended), 1983, as mailed. ITEM NO.2 - a) RESOLUTION NO. 427 - APPROVING THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAME AND APPROVING FISCAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE TRUSTEE b) RESOLUTION NO. 428 - APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE AGENCY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A COURTHOUSE AND RELATED FACILITIES KNOWN AS THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL CENTER The sale of bonds and construct i on commencement for same occurred in July 1979. The center was compl eted in June 1983 and was occupi ed on March 1, 1982. The Certificate of Completion and fiscal instructions to the Trustee are to effect the reimbursement to the County of $6,700,000 for previ ous ly paid rentals and to transfer back sufficient funds to the Construction Fund. The original agreement between the County and the Redevelopment Agency authorizing the County to act as Construction Agent for the project was executed on July 10, 1979. This agreement expires 35 days after acceptance of the Certificate of Completion. Therefore, the fi rst amendment to the agreement will extend the expiration date to January 1, 1985, to accommodate work schedules. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- July 7, 1983 In response to Member Scott's quest ion, Speci a 1 Counsel Reed exp 1 ai ned that in the event of surplus funds, they will go into a second reserve fund for improvements or extens ions to the Center. In terms of the basic dollars remaining, Construction Fund monies will go into the reserve fund for payment of the bond indebtedness. Member McCandl i ss requested an update of efforts to prevent further jai 1 escapes, as well as an update on the fountain. In response, Mr. Richard Schi ck, Project Manager for the courthouse f acil ity, County of San Diego, Department of General Services, 5555 Overland Avenue, Building 2, Room 240, San Diego, 92123, indicated that monies have been set aside for additional security, the co-generat ion, and te 1 ephone systems. These monies will be returned to the Construction Fund. The fountain is under construction and, notwithstanding the Plumber's strike (as of June 6, 1983), it is anticipated that the fountain will be completed on schedule in mid-October. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the texts was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.3 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HILLIARD LIPMAN AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPRAISING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 263 LANDIS AVENUE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR On May 14, 1983, the Agency di rected staff to solicit proposals for the appraisal of the property located at 263 Landis Avenue. It is proposed that this property be acquired to provide additional parking spaces in the area in conjunction with the development of a surgical center on the adjoining lots located at 251-255 Landis Avenue. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler remarked that at this morning's meeting of the Project Area Committee, the Committee fully endorsed the concept and recommended hi ri ng an appraiser. Member Scott expressed concern that the parking in this area is not utilized and therefore additional parking, provided by the Agency, is not justified. Also, the proponent should be responsible for providing parking. MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to continue item to the next Agency meeting on July 14, 1983. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 429 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,775 FOR EXTRA CHARGES FOR EARTHWORK AS A PART OF THE TOWN CENTRE PARKING STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Agency members were previously informed of additional charges anticipated in funding the earthwork operat ions necessary to construct the Town Centre Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- July 7, 1983 Parking Structure. A final amount was determined for removal of cubic yardage from the project site which established 15,677.5 cubic yards at $10 per yard, or $156,775.00. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler suggested that this item be discussed in Closed Session due to potential litigation. MOTION TO DISCUSS IN CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to discuss this item in Closed Session. MEMBERS' COMMENTS a. Member McCandliss provi ded an update of the meeting held with representatives from Atlas Hotels, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, Member Scott and herself regarding Atlas Hotels' decision not to renew their option to purchase Parcel 3 of the Bayfront Redevelopment Project. Member Scott stated that the informal meet i ng was very open and Atlas indicated they are still interested in the property. In answer to Member Malcolm's concern, Redevelopment Coordi nator Zegl er commented that a marketing study was slowed since negotiations with Atlas Hotels do seem likely to re-occur. (The option to purchase this property expired on June 18, 1983.) Special Counsel Reed added that the Agency's direction was to have staff prepare an RFP to be solicited to brokers to market the property and have staff come back with an RFP format. Member Malcolm stated that staff should continue with the Agency's direction, and any changes that staff may deem appropriate should be communicated to the Agency. Vice Chairman Moore clarified that staff is continuing to prepare an RFP, in addition to continued negotiations with the former applicant (Atlas Hotels). He suggested that each of these actions should be simultaneous. Member McCandliss stated that since the property in question is now more valuable to the Agency and Atlas Hotels recognizes this, the Agency needs to obtain a new appraisal. Vice Chairman Moore added that staff should continue to work on the RFP and fair market appraisal. MOTION TO RE-OPEN NEGOTIATIONS WITH ATLAS HOTELS MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to direct staff to re-open negotiations and communications with Atlas Hotels with an "eye" to negotiating an agreement that would represent the interests of the City and of Atlas Hotels. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- July 7, 1983 In response to Member Malcolm's question, it was noted that funds do not have to be reappropri ated to proceed wi th appraisals since the funds have been budgeted. It was suggested that staff return with a resolution, however, recommending the appraisal. b. Member McCandl i ss requested i nf ormat i on on how staff intends to guard against leakage problems, etc., on commercial phase development on Third Avenue. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler stated that this problem has been anticipated and staff has urged the developer to hire a full-time inspector. (No full-time inspector was hired for the condominium project.) An inspector is currently on the job in the commercial phase and is watchi ng the progress, as we 11 as an inspector from Bu il di ng and Housing. A resident inspector was hired for inspection services for the parking structure; he can also assist if needed. c. Member Scott requested that the three proponents of the convention center be asked to give a presentation at a future Agency meeting. MOTION TO CONTACT CONVENTION CENTER PROPONENTS MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to di rect staff to contact the three convention center proponents and have them prepare a 30-minute presentation to the Agency. The Agency recessed at this time to Closed Session (7:35 p.m.). The meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 429 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,775 FOR EXTRA CHARGES FOR EARTHWORK AS A PART OF THE TOWN CENTRE PARKING STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ADJOURNMENT at 8:11 p.m. to the joint meeting between the Agency and Planning Commission on July 14 at 4:00 p.m. and the mi d-month meet i ng of July 21, 1983, at 4:00 p.m. ¡ WPC 0737H