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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1983/07/21 MINUTES OF AN AOJOURNEO REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, July 21, 1983 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Moore, McCandliss MEMBERS ABSENT Members Scott, Malcolm STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Community Development Director Des rochers, Redevelopment Coordinator leg 1 er, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Specialist Buchan, Director of Public Safety Wi nters ALSO PRESENT Port Commissioner Creaser, Tom Cooke, Ronald Stichler, Dick logob, Michael Cowett ITEM NO.1 - REPORT OF PORT COMMISSIONER Port Commissioner Phil Creaser di stri buted copi es of the Centre City Task Force memo dated June 30, 1983, regarding the recommended convention center site for San Diego. Briefly, he indicated that the task force's methodology for the selection of a site has been very good--many factors were revealed that had not been considered before. The task force recommended to the San Diego City Council that Navy Field be the site of a new convention center for the City of San Diego and that the Unified Port Di stri ct conclude final negotiations with Torrey Enterprises prior to formal action on the site. Mr. Creaser also gave a brief update on the following items: Chula Vista Bayfront Park concession stand; "D" Street fi 11 area joint planning effort; baysi de anchori ng and moori ng pl an; ITT building; ship repair in National City, "B" Street pier cruise ship development; Kettner Boulevard reopening; Embarcadero Crescent renovation project; Crosby Street and Coronado master plan amendment; the chain barricade installed at Bayside Park; Harbor Dri ve landscaping; and the bay clean up efforts. In re sponse to Chai rman Cox I s concern regarding the Port District budget, Commissioner Creaser indicated that the request for $60,000 for preliminary soils testing could be approved in two weeks. However, no more capi ta 1 improvement projects have been approved for Chula Vista. Also, the Southwest Marine project has been approved contingent upon the removal of the proposed restaurant. The Port felt that another restaurant would compete with the restaurant proposed in the marina development. Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- July 21, 1983 Further discussion involved bonfires and other nighttime activity at the RV park. It was suggested to the Di rector of Pub 1 i c Safety that the park be closed at 10 p.m. Director of Public Safety Winters also suggested that the Port put up "NO TRESSPASSING" signs. Chief Wi nters stated that RV owners were advi sed that if they filed complaints against the violators, the violators would be cited. Chairman Cox discussed correspondence addressed to Port Director Nay regardi ng development of a beach at the foot of "G" Street. Commissioner Creaser was provided with a copy of the letter. ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: STAFF REVIEW OF LOCAL COASTAL PLAN SUBMITTAL As a result of the July 14 Agency meet i ng, the consultant, Sedway Cooke Associates, was directed to begin preparation of a Local Coastal Plan (LCP) which includes Plan "D" that would accommodate parking for a 400-room hotel on Gunpowder Point. Also approved was a 1 and use concept for the "D" Street fi 11 that would require the cooperation of the Unified Port District and CalTrans. Thi s afternoon, staff was asked to report on the infrastructure costs and design. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that the basic infrastructure costs have been evaluated by the City Engineer and appear to be i n order. Regarding the internal rate of return, the Director indicated that our financial consultants, Gruen Gruen + Associates, utilized an 8% net interest rate which would fluctuate with inflation. This i s an acceptab 1 e rate for the marketplace. In comparison, Dr. Gruen currently utilizes a 14% rate of return for private sector clients. Executive Director Goss commented that the Consumer Price Index did not proj ect a great increase. Mr. Desrochers noted that he would contact Dr. Gruen for further clarification of this issue. Member McCandliss expressed concern regarding inclusion of housing in the LCP. If dens ity is lowered and commerc i a 1 square footage is decreased, the Agency may suddenly be told that the plan is no longer economically viable. She questioned if staff has explored this possibility. In response, Community Deve 1 opment Di rector Desrochers suggested that with Agency concurrence he would recommend that instead of i ncreas i ng the number of housing units, that the consultants provide for expansion of the reserve areas. Discussion followed regarding housing densities and costs per unit. Mr. Tom Cooke, representing Sedway Cooke Associates, 350 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, stated that they are trying to formulate two decisions: for obtaining the best waterfront use, and determining terms of impact and costs associ ated. Mr. Desrochers discussed the feasibility of a hotel on Gunpowder Point or on farmland. Without Gunpowder Point, it would be difficult to market a 400-room hotel. Therefore, the figures will be recalculated. Also, the ,-'--'------- Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- July 21, 1983 Traffi c Eng i neer and City Engi neer have requested more study on the "loop" system proposed for Bay Boulevard which they found to be favorable. The biggest concern may, however, be the remnant marsh at the north end of the property that CalTrans has been instructed to restore. In addition, the engineers reviewed the railroad right-of-way crossing the marsh--the width of the bridge is adequate but the lane configuration should be modified. Further discussion involved timing for submittal of the LCP to the Coastal Commission in September. Two months were lost as a result of the Corps/Ca lTrans decision, and if cooperation with the Port District is expected, more delays could follow because they must prepare a complete envi ronmenta 1 reVlew. Member McCandliss questioned whether staff could proceed with a submittal to the Commission if the consultants continue with Plan D, staff completes their review, and no modifications to this plan are received. Chairman Cox discussed the advantages of making the LCP presentation to the Coas ta 1 Commi ss i on when they meet i n San Diego. However, because all the required staff revi ew may not be complete, it would be better to delay submitta 1. MOTION TO PROCEED WITH PLAN D MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to direct staff to proceed with working on Plan D2 but abandon effort to schedule (LCP submittal) for September Coastal Commission meeting. ITEM NO.3 - RESOLUTION NO. 431 - APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE SOUTH BAY AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICAL/SURGICAL BUILDING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LANDIS AVENUE AND DAVIDSON Plans have been submitted for the construction of an outpatient surgical hospital at the southeast corner of Landis Avenue and Davidson by South Bay Ambulatory Surgical Associates. A Negative Declaration was issued which found that no significant impact would result. The Town Centre Review Board recommends approval of this project. Mr. Ronald Stichler, 210 S. Juniper Street, Suite 210, Escondido, 92025, Benito/Stichler Architects, narrated a bri ef slide presentation. He noted that the facility, which performs minor surgery on an outpatient basis, is the first of its kind in San Diego. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously by those present. Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- July 21, 1983 ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 432 - APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND TOM MONEY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE/RETAIL BUILDING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE AND DAVIDSON Mr. Tom Money has submitted plans for the construction of a retail/office building at the northeast corner of Third Avenue and Davidson. A Negative Declaration was issued which found that no significant impact would result. The Town Centre Design Review Board recommends approval of the plan and elevations subject to conditions set forth. Communi ty Development Speci a 1 i st Buchan narrated a bri ef s 1 i de presentati on on the project. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the readi ng of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously by those present. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: PROPOSAL TO SELL LAND UNDER THE TERMS OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCELS 1 AND 2 OF THE FOCUS AREA Mr. Dick logob, Centre City Associ ates, has submitted a proposal to lease Parcels 1 and 2 along "F" Street to Seafood Broiler Restaurant, Inc. Staff is currently reviewing the terms and conditions of the DDA. Prior to Agency approval of the transfer of the grant deed, our Special Counsel must review terms and conditions of the proposed lease, staff must review escrow instructions and provide additional evaluations, and Project Area Committee concurrence is required because of the land use change. Community Development Director Desrochers emphasized that this report is bei ng presented to the Agency for a matter of information only, not for approval at this time. Also, the report informs the Agency that the developer has submitted a proposal i n accordance with the DDA pri or to the July deadline. Mr. Ri chard logob, Centre City Associ ates, 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, commented that the preparation of a market study would not be feasible. No commercial interest for this property has been received at all and potential restauranteurs have been turned away. Chairman Cox questioned if this proposal is for a swap of land uses from one location to another or strictly a land use decision for Parcels 1 and 2. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that in order to provide the best available information, this proposal must be reviewed by his staff and the Planning Department. An assessment of Parcel 6 will also be made. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT - ' ------------ Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -5- July 21, 1983 MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to accept the report, review the materi a 1 and consider the sale of the property at the August 4 Redevelopment Agency meeting. Mr. Michael Cowett, representing Mr. Richard Zogob, stated that the escrow instructions and grant deed have been submitted to City staff for Parcels 1 and 2. He requested that the Agency authorize open i ng of escrow this afternoon. Special Counsel Reed commented that the developer's ri ght to purchase thi s property i s not conti ngent upon approval of the Seafood Broiler and escrow opening can take place. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE ESCROW OPENING MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) authorize opening of escrow for Parcels 1 and 2. ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 433 - APPROVING SIX-MONTH PUBLI C RELATIONS CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH NUFFER/SMITH ASSOCIATES AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT On March 29, 1983, staff was directed to prepare RFPs to obtain professional public relations consultant services for the City's Public Information Coordinator. Funds were appropri ated for this purpose as part of the FY 1983-84 budget process i n the Pub 1 i c Informati on Budget Act i vi ty of the Management Services Department. On June 9, 1983, at a joint meeting between the Business & Industry Development Steering Committee (BIDC) and the Redeve 1 opment Agency, a separate request for authorization to use BIDC and matching Agency funds for a public relations consultant contract specifically ori ented towards economi c deve 1 opment promoti on was consi dered. (The City Council approved this contract at their July 19th meeting.) RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously by those present. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Chairman Cox commented on the City Manager's memo regarding staff concerns of the Income Property Group parking development. Executi ve Di rector Goss stated that the Port District will be contacted and further update to the Agency will be provi ded. Special Counsel Reed requested that the Chairman adjourn this afternoon's meeting to Tuesday, July 26, for the Closed Session discussion regarding the Whiteman property litigation. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION ON JULY 26, 1983 MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) adjourn to Closed Session on Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Executive Lounge, prior to the City Council meeting, to discuss Whiteman litigation. -----------,-----'---'-- Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -6- July 21, 1983 Chairman Cox announced that today's meeting would adjourn to the City Counci Closed Session to discuss personnel negotiations. ADJOURNMENT at 5:49 p.m. to City Council Closed Session immediately following, to Closed Sessi on for the Redeve 1 opment Agency on Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. (if needed) and to the regular meeting of August 4, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. WPC 0755H ------, -----,--