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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1983/10/20 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 20, 1983 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members McCandliss (arrived late), Moore, Malcolm MEMBERS ABSENT Member Scott STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Community Development Director Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, City Engineer Lippitt, Traffic Engineer Glass ALSO PRESENT Port Commissioner Creaser, Marshall Krupp ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the minutes of September 1, 14, 21 and October 11, 1983, as mailed. ITEM NO.2 - REPORT OF THE PORT COMMISSIONER Mr. Phil Creaser, representing the Port Commission, gave a brief oral report on: Chula Vista Park sculpture and bait and tackle/concession stand; Chula Vista channel markers; derelict removal (to be completed in late November); Chula Vista Marina; South Bay boat yard; anchoring and mooring public hearing; "D" Street fill soils investigation results; airport taxi lottery; Navy ship repair berth at the National City marine terminal; "B" Street pier; "G" Street mole; and Embarcadero Crescent. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: MARKETING AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT BAY BOULEVARD AND "F" STREET AND ESTABLISHING THE SALES PRICE A Crystal's Diner was to bui It at Bay Boul evard and "F" Street by At las Hotel Corporation. In June of this year, Atlas informed the Redevelopment Agency that they would let their option expire on this parcel. A $25,000 option deposit has now expired. In July, the Agency authorized the appraisal of this property. Member Malcolm expressed concern that the Agency is trying to entice restauranteurs to this particular site when no interest is apparent. He suggested that the Agency establish an ad hoc committee of business persons to determine if this piece of property is marketable. Discussion followed concerning the lack of interest of restaurant operators for this particular piece of property. Community Development Director Desrochers commented that a marketing study has not been prepared for this property and that we could attempt an exclusive 90-day arrangement for this purpose. Chairman Cox mentioned that commitments have been made to current - -~------'----'- Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- October 20, 1983 Bay Boulevard tenants for an additional restaurant operation to be built in the area. Member Moore added that he would agree to a tentat ive 90-day exclusive negotiation arrangement. Mr. Desrochers reiterated his recommendation that a contract be brought back to the Agency in December whereby the 90-day period would commence at that time. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the report and authorize the establishment of a sales price for the subject parcel and the solicitation proposals to brokers. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL MONIES FOR THE WHITEMAN PROPERTY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Noting that this item requires a 4/5ths vote, it was suggested that this item be continued to a later date. MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM MSUC O~alcolm/Cox) to continue this item to Tuesday, October 25, following the regular City Council meeting. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: TRAFFIC CONTROL BOX - THIRD AND "F" At previous meetings, the Agency has expressed concern regarding the location and vi sua 1 quality of the traffic control box at the southwest corner of Third Avenue and "F" Street. This matter is delineated by engineering requirements for traffic safety and signal lighting. Several alternatives have come to light in an attempt to answer all concerns to the traffic control box. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT AND CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE 6. MS (Cox/Moore) to accept the report and consider Alternative No.6. Chairman Cox expressed concern that staff had not paid attention to final detail. (McCandliss arrived at this time, 4:30 p.m.) Discussion followed concerning acceptance of Alternative No.3, or locating the box closer to existing buildings as delineated in Alternative No.2. Member Malcolm concurred with the Chairman's concern indicating that if the staff recommendation is accepted, something will have to be torn up in order to accommodate th is. In response, Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler explained that the present traffic control box is located on a pad surrounded by dirt. The final location of the box would be cemented into the ground. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- October 20, 1983 Traffic Engineer Glass discussed the alternatives for the traffic control box and. presented renderi ngs of the location of the contro 1 box for members' reVlew. Member McCandliss pointed out that although the consensus of the Agency is that the box is unattractive and to replace it would be expensive, it would be wiser to authorize a one-time expenditure for the removal and relocation in order to avoid additional cost later. SUBSTITUTE MOTION OFFERED TO APPROVE ALTERNATE NO.3 MSC (Cox/McCandliss) to approve A lternat i ve No. 3 and move the box to the southeast corner of Third and "F" Street. (Member Malcolm voted "no.") ITEM NO.6 - This item trailed to the end of the agenda. Item No. 11 was discussed at this time. ITEM NO. 11 - RESOLUTION NO. 452 - ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TOUCHE-ROSS & COMPANY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE EVALUATION OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING PROPOSALS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA In the 1983-B4 Redevelopment Agency budget, $10,000 was appropriated from the Low Income Housing Fund to hire a housing development financial consultant to evaluate housing projects requesting tax-exempt financing or financial assistance from the Low Income Housing Fund. A selection committee evaluated proposals submitted by consultants, and on September 1 the Agency approved an agreement with Monfric Inc. to evaluate such housing requests. A potenti a 1 confl ict of interest has arisen with the first housing request to be evaluated. Therefore, an agreement has been negotiated with the housing consultant highly ranked by the selection committee to provide back-up evaluation services where potential conflict of interest exists. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. (Member Malcolm left the meeting at this time, 4:52 p.m.) ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 453 - RECERTIFYI NG EIR-79-5 AND APPROVING A CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR THE SEAFOOD BROILER RESTAURANT FOR THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA The conveyance of Lot 2 in the Town Centre Focus Area to Mr. Richard Zogob was approved and a 1 and use change for the same parcel to accommodate a restaurant development was also accepted by the Agency. Seafood Broiler, Inc. has obtained a lease for the subject site and proposes to construct a 7,000 sq. ft. seafood restaurant and fish market. The Environmental Review Coordinator has found the original EIR prepared for this project adequate. An evaluation of the site plan, landscaping, and arch itectura 1 design was conducted by the Design Review Committee and approved with conditions. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- October 20, 1983 Community Development Specialist Buchan introduced architects Peggy Mazzella and Greg Nowell. Ms. Buchan discussed the colored renderings depicting the Seafood Broiler exterior elevations. She pointed out that a minor revision to the plan included the removal of a widow's walk. Ms. Mazze 11 a addressed the removal of the walk commenting that this was necessary due to potential leaking and other structural problems. Ms. Buchan remarked that the Design Review Committee will review the plans again. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: STATUS OF TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA CLOCK AND APPROVAL OF EASEMENT FOR TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA CLOCK ACCESSORY FACILITIES At the last Agency meeting, staff was requested to look into the possibility of the installation of the Town Centre Focus Area clock by the end of November, in time for the Yuletide Parade. It is anticipated that the Town Centre Focus Area clock wi 11 be installed sometime duri ng early to mid-November if no unforeseen schedule delays are experienced. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Moore/Cox) to accept the report and recommend that the City Council approve the easement for the installation and maintenance of the Town Centre Focus Area clock and carillon unit within the Town Centre Focus Area Village. ITEM NO.8 - RESOLUTION NO. 454 - ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MILLER & SCHROEDER MUNICIPALS, INC. FOR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE BAYFRONT /TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT An annual audit of the Redevelopment Agency has just been completed, and the auditor has advised staff that it would be appropriate for the Agency to consider means to protect tax increment that the Agency receives on an annual basis. Because the Bayfront Project has not been able to be implemented and the current debts of the Agency are only 1/3 of the actua 1 increment received, the Agency will soon realize lost tax increments. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.9 - REPORT: STATUS OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT A preliminary plan for the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Area was approved on September 14 by the Planning Commission and the Redevelopment Agency. The preliminary plan and the Agency's request for Board of Supervisors' action were conveyed to the County. On October 11, the Board of Supervisors approved the inclusion of County land south of Otay Valley Road in the Project Area as proposed by the preliminary plan. Additionally, State legislation restricting redevelopment activity, AB 1545 (Hannigan), was vetoed by the Governor. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -5- October 20, 1983 Mr. Marshall Krupp, consultant for the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project, discussed the background of the project. He reiterated that the Hannigan Bill has been vetoed, however, new legislation could be introduced which could be enacted early-on in the next session of the legislature. Therefore, he recommended that staff proceed with planned adoption by December 31, 1983. A marketing study has been provided to staff which the Agency will receive next week. Mr. Krupp noted that a draft EIR and redevelopment plan have been prepared and submitted. He has recommended to staff that in light of Citizens' Concern, the Redevelopment Agency should be given time to review the documents rather than adopt the plan tonight. (Copies of the EIR and draft plan were distributed to members.) Mr. Krupp continued that the plan will provide a catalyst to encourage the development of the area that is more consistent with the growth pattern. The EIR that has been prepared looks at a more general redevelopment approach and addresses sensitive issues of the area. In answer to Member McCandliss' question concern i ng time constraints for adoption of this plan, Mr. Krupp replied that a legislative issue could be effected that could be adopted by January 1, 1984. Therefore, it is prudent that the Agency be given additional time to review the project but still stay within the December 31 schedule. Mr. Krupp further discussed the 30-day time schedule for the Agency. Community Development Director Desrochers suggested that the draft EIR and plan would be provided to the Agency today, and after the October 25 Council meeting, the Agency would be requested to distribute the resolution for adoption. Member McCandliss expressed additional concern that the Agency has not been given ample time to review the project. Special Counsel Reed commented that, in his opinion, it is not necessary to remain on a tight time schedule with the vetoed Hannigan Bill. However, due to a potential urgency measure, effort should be made to push this project through. Chairman Cox suggested scheduling this item for adoption for the November 3 Redevelopment Agency meeting instead of October 25. MOTION TO RESCHEDULE OTAY VALLEY ROAD RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION MSUC (Cox/Moore) to schedule the two Otay Valley Road resolutions for the November 3, 1983, Agency meeting. Chairman Cox suggested that Community Development Director Desrochers meet with Mr. McKenna regarding Citizens' Concerned. Mr. Desrochers indicated that staff would like to set up a community discussion regarding the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project to be heard before a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Redevelopment Agency. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -6- October 20, 1983 MEMBERS' COMMENTS a. Member McCandliss discussed a workshop regarding hazardous waste orientation to be held on November 1 and 2 in Industry Hills. She indicated that this would be a good orientation for staff designated by the City Manager. MOTION TO REFER ITEM TO CITY MANAGER MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to refer to City Manager for designation of appropriate staff person to attend the two-day workshop in Industry Hills on November 1 and 2, regarding "Role of Local Governments in Handling Waste Management," and prepare resolution appropriating additional funds for this purpose (if necessary). b. Chairman Cox discussed the Holly Cleaners sign up on Third Avenue next to the Silver Dollar Bar. He requested staff look into having the sign removed. c. Chairman Cox discussed the tree well at Munchner Kind'l indicating that the owners are not in compliance with their owner participation agreement. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that staff will investigate this. d. Cha irman Cox asked about the status of the Senior I nformat ion Referra 1 sign that was to be erected. Staff will investigate this situation. e. Chairman Cox suggested that the lighted billboard in the Bayfront Redevelopment Project off of "E" Street be turned off. ADJOURNMENT AT 5:27 p.m. to the Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 25, and the Regular Meeting of November 3, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. ~¿ Pau . De c ers Executive Secretary WPC 0866H