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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1987/04/02 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELDPMENT AGENC~ Ot THE CIT~ Ot CHULA VISTA Thursday, April 2,1987 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Counci 1 Chambers Public Services Building ~IEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Cox; Members Nader, Moore, McCandliss and ~lal colm ~IEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Goss, Community Development Director Desrochers, Assistant City Attorney Rudolf, Director of Parks and Recreation Mollinedo 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of 3/5/87 and 3/10/87 MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to approve the minutes of 3/5/87 and 3/10/87 as submitted. (4-0; Member Malcolm was not present for the vote.) CONSENT CALENDAR Member IJader requested that item number 7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. MEMBER MOORE OFFERED THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, the reading of text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. (4-0; Member Malcolm was not present for the vote.) 2. REPORT: REQUEST B~ RN~M CONTRACTING COMPAN~ FOR A ONE-DAY EXTENSION DUE TO WEATHER Ramm Contracti ng requested a one-day extensi on to thei r contract for the constructi on of the Nature Interpreti ve Center due to bad weather conditi ons on 11arch 6, 1987. Staff recommended granting the one-day extension. 3. RESOLUTION 794 ACCEPTING RAMM CONTRACTING COMPAN~ OFFER TO SETTLE 8" WATER LINE DISPUTE AND APPROPRIATING $9,000 THEREFOR To avoid delaying other work associated with the Nature Interpretive Center, the City issued a Notice to Proceed to Ramm Contracting for the installation of an 8-inch water main within the Center's on-site accessway. This water main was the subject of a disagreement between Ramm Contracting and the City. An agreement was submitted by Ramm Contracting to resolve the disagreement. Staff recommended adopti ng the reso 1 uti on accepti ng Ramm' s offer and appropriating $9,000. Redevelopment ~gency Meeting -2- ~pri1 2, 1987 4. REPORT: STATUS Ot SOUP EXCHANGE RESTAURANT On January 15,1987, the Redevelopment Agency amended the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Agency and Bay Boulevard Partnership for the constructi on of a restaurant at the northeast corner of Bay Boul evard and "F" Street. The Agency anticipated that revised plans for the building, an updated schedule of performance, and project financing would be forthcoming in January. None of these items have been accomplished to date. It was recommended that the Agency direct staff to prepare a report outlining the procedure and requirements necessary to implement Section 46 (Right of Reverter) of the Disposition and Development Agreement. 5. RESOLUTION 795 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A 404 PERMIT TO THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR I14PROVEMENTS TO THE SOUTH LEVEE ROAD On November 29, 1984, a Section 404 Permit application was filed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for full improvements to the south levee road. In the process of negotiations with the Corps and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a more environmentally sensitive alternative was selected. This causeway alternative is expensive and will take a minimum of seven months for constructi on foll owi ng award of a contract. Thi s constructi on schedul e does not coincide with the planned opening date for the Nature Interpretive Center and the cost of constructi on may not be justi fi ed at thi s time as it woul d only serve the Nature Interpretive Center. As an interim measure, minimal improvements are proposed to provide all weather access to the Nature Interpretive Center while minimizing potential environmental impacts. Staff recommended submi tta 1 of an appl i cati on for a Secti on 404 Permit for these minimal improvements. 6. RESOLUTION 796 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HILLIARD LIPMAN ASSOCIATES FOR THE APPRAISAL OF 965 "F" STREET & In June, 1984 the Agency agreed to postpone acquisition of Mr. & Mrs. James Cappos' property, located at the foot of "F" Street withi n the Bayfront Redevelopment Project Area, for three years. If the Agency wishes to purchase the property, an updated appraisal is necessary to establish its fair market value. It was recommended that the Agency authorize the firm of Hilliard Lipman & Associates to undertake a brief routine report of the subject property for a sum not to exceed $3,500. 7. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HALSEY DESIGN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGNS AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR TWO OFF-STREET PUBLIC PARKING LOTS This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar. Redevelopment Agency t~eeti ng -3- April 2, 1987 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR At this time the Redevelopment Agency convened in joint session with the City Council . Mayor Cox noted that all members of the City Council were present. RESOLUTION 797 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AOOPTING FINDINGS FOR OENIAL OF TENTATIVE SUBOIVISION MAP CHULA VISTA TRACT 87-4 ANO COASTAL OEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 009 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING FlNOINGS FOR DENIAL OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION !IAP CHULA VISTA TRACT 87-4 ANO COASTAL OEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 009 8. RESOLUTION 12952 On March 19, 1987, at a joint Redevelopment Agency/City Council meeting, members voted to deny the proposed tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Bayfront, Chula Vista Tract 87-4 and deny Coastal Development Permit Application No. 009 for said tentative subdivision map. Staff was directed to bring back a Resolution of Findings for denial. THE RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLlSS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and were adopted. (4-1; Mayor Cox abstained.) 9. REPORT: DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATING TO THE RESUBMISSION OF A TENTATIVE SUBOIVISION MAP FOR THE MIDBAYFRONT The Agency di rected at the March 19 meeti ng that on April 2 a di scussi on be held relative to steps that can be taken to provide a framework for the resubmittal of the Midbayfront Tentative Subdivision Map. Communi ty Development Oi rector Desrochers referred to a 1 etter before the Agency /Counci 1 recei ved from Chul a Vi sta Investment Company dated Apri 1 1, 1987. He further noted that Mr. Jack Dimond representing CVIC was present. Mr. Desrochers stated the staff report discusses the reasons the map was deni ed. The report suggests three areas in whi ch to give di recti on to CVIC and to formulate policy with regard to the submission of a revised tentative subdivision map. The three areas are: (a) attempt to ne90tiate a Oisposition and Development Agreement with CVIC; (b) incorporate condltions as appropriate on a revised Tentative Subdivision Map; and (c) begin preparation on a Local Coastal Program amendment that incorporates an alternative drainage plan. Councilman Moore remarked that the di scussi on on the Agenda Statement focused on five issues. Drainage, phasing and traffic are not listed as part of these issues. Mr. Desrochers stated these issues were intended to be incorporated under discussion item number 3. Number 3 states: The conditions of the Tentative Map and their inclusion into a revised Tentative Map. Drainage, phasing and traffic were all addressed in the Conditions of Approval. -----..-----------. --.- Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- April 2, 1987 In response to Councilman Moore's question, Mr. Desrochers stated the Agency cannot insist on a DDA in relationship to the Tentative Subdivision Map. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept staff recommendation. 1.1SUC (Cox/McCandl i ss) to di rect staff to set up a workshop sessi on with Watt Industries representatives to discuss items in the letter received April 1, 1987. At this point the Redevelopment Agency reconvened. 10. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT PLAN FOR MEMORIAL PARK PANHANOLE Di rector of Parks and Rec reati on Moll i nedo asked thi s item to be trailed pending arrival of the landscape architect for this project. PULLED ITHIS 7. RESOLUTIOtJ APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HALSEY DESIGN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OESIGNS AND CONSTRUCTION ORAWINGS FOR TWO OFF-STREET PUBLIC PARKING LOTS Informal proposal s were requested and recei ved from three 1 andscape architectural firms for the design and development of construction drawings of two new Ci ty parki ng lots. The properti es recently purchased by the Agency for additional off-street public parking are located at 230, 232, 281 and 287 Church Avenue. In response to ~Iember Nader's question, ~Ir. Desrochers stated the purpose of these lots is to provide parking for the downtown area near Third Avenue. Mr. Nader noted that the entrance to all of these lots will not be directly off of Third Avenue and he questioned how shoppers on Third Avenue will be made aware of these parking lots. Community Oevelopment Specialist Oavies stated that as part of the Town Centre Sign Program, signs will be installed on Third Avenue directing the public to the parking lots on Church Avenue. Member Nader further stated he had a concern wi th the staff recommendati on that the second lowest bidder be awarded the contract. The lowest bidder does not have liability insurance, however, is it anticipated that the low bidder will acquire the insurance in the near future? Mr. Desrochers responded, in his opinion, all of the bidders were not bidding equally because the low bidder did not have the correct amount of insurance. At this point it is not known when Eartharts Design will obtain the insurance. Member Malcolm pointed out that the second lowest bidder also did not have the proper amount of insurance. Assistant Attorney Rudolf questioned what the bid speci fi cati ons were for the i nsurance requi rement. Mr. Desrochers suggested bri ngi ng thi s item back in order to determi ne how the i nsurance amount was arrived at. MSUC (Nader/Moore) to bring this item back on Tuesday, April 7,1987. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -5- April 2, 1987 11. ORAL COtltIUNICATIONS: None. 12. OIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Goss stated in 1984-85 the Agency submitted a SB 90 Claim to the California Coastal Commission for $67,000 for the cost of preparing the LCP Implementation Plan. In response to that claim, the Coastal Commission will be sending a check to the Agency in the amount of $52,360. t~r. Goss further stated notification has been received from the California Coastal Commission that the findings for the Chula Vista Bayfront LCP Amendment 1-86 have been approved. 13. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: a. Additional Oemolition Work on Gunpowder Point Chairman Cox stated in view of the fact that the grand opening for the Nature Interpreti ve Center is schedul ed for July 4, 1987, there is a need for additional demolition work particularly in the area iß111ediately in front of the Nature Center. This demolition work is needed not only from a visual blight standpoint but also for safety measures. t4S (Cox/Moore) to authori ze demol iti on of one house on Gunpowder Point near the entryway to the Nature Interpreti ve Center, and authori ze more adequate fencing of potential safety hazards. Member Moore suggested consi deri ng security measures at the same time the fence is installed for safety. Substitute Motion MS (Cox/Moore) direct staff to bring back a resolution appropriating the funds to do the demol i ti on of one house on Gunpowder Poi nt near the entryway to the Nature Interpretive Center and receive an estimate of the cost for additional security fencing. In response to ~lember Malcolm's question, Mr. Desrochers stated a Coastal Development Permit will be required. Member Malcolm stated funds should not be appropriated until the Coastal Oevelopment Permit is obtained. Executive Director Goss suggested modifying the motion. The motion shoul d read to direct staff to come back with a report on the demolition of the house near the entryway to Gunpowder Point and a report regarding fencing on Gunpowder Point. Chairman Cox so modified his motion. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -6- April 2, 1987 Member Nader stated he would like to suggest soliciting input from the Public Safety Oepartment as to what would be the most appropriate options with regard to security for the Nature Interpretive Center. Chairman Cox included this in the motion. The moti on passed unanimously. b. Temporary Parking for the Nature Interpretive Center Chairman Cox noted his concern with regard to the solution to the parking needs for the Nature Interpreti ve Center. Mr. Desrochers stated there are several options including: (1) Temporary use of the Thoryk property (if the restaurant proposal is not developed); (2) Use of the former Joe Street property until CalTrans will need the property; (3) Use of the property under the SDG&E lines until the Midbayfront is developed. All of these suggestions would provide approximately 50 parking spaces. The Trolley Station will provide spaces on the weekend. There will be a shuttle from the Trolley Station picking up visitors at the temporary parking area and taking them to the Nature Center. Chai rman Cox suggested havi ng a report come back to the Agency as soon as possible with regard to parking solutions. He would like to list as another option to check to see if temporary parking in closer proximity to the Nature Interpretive Center is available. t4SUC (Cox/Malcolm) to direct staff to come back with a report on the various solutions to the temporary parking needs for the Nature Interpretive Center and authorize public hearing notices if required. c. Location of 75th Anniversary Bronze Commemorative Medallion Chai rman Cox suggested 1 ocati ng the 75th Anni versary bronze commemorati ve medallion on the left side to the entryway of the Nature Interpretive Center. Member ~lcCandl i ss noted that a subcommi ttee of the 75th Anni versary recently convened and discussed the location of the medallion. They were working with the suggesti on of 1 ocati ng the medall ion in the 1 ibrary. The Fri ends of the Library will be coming forward with a proposal for a "History Walk" through the entryway of the library and it was suggested that the medallion be a centerpi ece for the presentati on. Member McCandliss further stated there is a 75th Anniversary time capsule and wanted to be sure space has been reserved for it. MS (Cox/Malcolm) to bring this item back in two weeks. abstained. ) (4-1; Member ~loore Member f4alcolm stated he would like to see the cost involved for ordering two medall ions. .. .u._-- .-.--------.... Redevelopment Agency Meeting -7- April 2, 1987 d. Flag Pole for Nature Interpretive Center Chairman Cox stated he would like to have a flag pole in place at the Nature Interpreti ve Center for the Grand Openi ng on July 4, 1987. He noted hi s preference for the 1 ocati on woul d be opposi te the northwest quadrant of the cul-de-sac. MS (Cox/Malcolm) to direct staff to return to the Agency with a report regarding a flag pole for the Nature Interpretive Center and regarding a location for a repository for the 75th Anniversary time capsule. Member Nader questioned if the staff report would also cover the environmental impacts and necessary miti9ation. Chairman Cox responded that this was his intention. The motion passed unanimously. 14. MEMBERS' COMMENTS a. Member Nader addressed the issue of the establishment of a Citizen's Task Force for Town Centre II. He stated it was his intention that the Mayor woul d appoi nt a group of citi zens from the community who woul d work with the developer and the Agency on a number of concerns pertaining to the project. This would include appropriate community use, provision of youth services in the area, tenant mix, security concerns, and other appropriate issues. Member Nader further stated he di d not see a need to wait for a consultati on requi rement to be pl aced in the Di sposi ti on and Development Agreement before going ahead and appointing the committee. In response to Member Malcolm's concerns, Member Nader noted it was not hi s intent that thi s commi ttee woul d be dupl i cati ng the functi ons of the Design Review Committee. Regarding tenant mix, Member Nader views the committee addressi ng thi s issue in an advi sory capaci ty. Citi zens from this community may have insights that the developer may not have as to the type of establishment there may be a demand for in this community. Chairman Cox stated he did not see anything wrong in getting the committee started right away. A resolution is needed specifically in regard to what the charge of this committee would be. Member ~lcCandl i ss noted one iß111edi ate need for the commi ttee woul d be determining the use for the public space in the Shopping Center. Member Nader stated he vi ews the charge for the commi ttee as consul ti ng with the Agency and the developer on the project. An initial specific charge coul d be the one suggested by Member McCandl i ss. In terms of the long term charge, he views it as a process of consultation on subjects determined as circumstances may warrant as the project develops. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -8- April 2, 1987 Chairman Cox stated he does not view this committee as a permanent committee. The charge would be very specific and direct and confined to a certain time period. The main focus would be the type of use and type of operation for the community facility at the Shopping Center. Chairman Cox suggested staff develop a 1 i st of i deas to be brought back to the Agency for a decision to be made. MSUC (Cox/Moore) refer thi s item to staff to return to the Agency with a suggested charge for the Ci ti zen's Task Force and i deas regardi ng the composition at the next next Agency meeting. b. Member f.\cCandl i ss di scussed her concerns wi th regard to the color of the exterior of the Nature Interpretive Center. She noted her disappointment that more natural earth tones were not used. She woul d 1 ike staff to research whether the Council at any point reviewed the color and if it was something that was specifically reviewed by the Design Review Coß111ittee. Community Development Director Desrochers responded that the Design Review Committee did review the colors and he believed the Agency reviewed the colors as well. Chairman Cox stated he believes the Agency reviewed the color palates. The Bayfront Conservancy Trust reviewed the colors. There was some concern regarding the colors, however, more with the interior tile than with the exterior colors. The exterior colors are to coordinate with all of the colors on the interior. Chairman Cox stated he would be very reluctant to make any changes at this point due to the amount of time and effort and creative talent invested in the design of the Nature Center. Member McCandl i ss commented that wi th the Nature Interpretive Center the City is trying to make a natural environmental statement. With the way it is currently pai nted thi s i s not being accompli shed. Whil e constructi on is still under way, now may be the time to correct the error. c. MSUC (McCandl iss/Nader) to ask staff to prepare a short report regarding the color review of the Nature Interpretive Center. Member Moore asked staff to comment on an Information Item in the Agency packet regarding CalTrans' request for a Coastal Plan amendment. Mr. Oesrochers stated thi s i nformati on i tem was intended to make the Agency aware that CalTrans is making a request to grade off-season which is not consistent with the Local Coastal Plan. He noted there are other matters which will also need to be included in a proposed amendment to the LCP which will be addressed at a later date. d. Member Malcolm noted he is still waiting for a report on F Street and Third Avenue with regard to the traffic signal. Member Malcolm further stated he would like to request that the Redevelopment Agency pay for the airline expenses involved in having Commissioner Warren of the California Coastal Commission visit the Chula Vista Bayfront. He noted that Commissioner Warren has an excellent reputation as an environmental expert. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -9- April 2, 1987 Chairman Cox asked if this action would compromise Coß111issioner Warren's abi 1 i ty to si tin a judgment on issues that wou1 d come before the Commission? Member Malcolm responded that ex parte communications are only those that are based upon once an application is filed and is before the Commission. There is no application pending before the Commission. Even if there was a pendi ng appl i cati on, i t doesn't precl ude him from coming to Chula Vista. It may require him to disclose that he visited the site. Member Nader stated he feels this would be an excellent idea, however, he di d have questi ons for the Ci ty Attorney. Woul d there be any potenti al legal problems with this action? Would disclosure be sufficient? Would public notice be advisable? Assistant City Attorney Rudolf stated further information would be required to respond to these questions. He was concerned that the discussion is not regarding an item on the Agenda, therefore, no action can be taken. Member Malcolm stated he would like to direct staff to include on the Redevelopment Agency agenda for Apri 1 7, 1987, an i tem wi th regard to authori zati on of travel expenses for Coastal Commi ssi oner Warren to travel from Sacramento to Chula Vista to view the Bayfront. 10. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT PLAN FOR MEMORIAL PARK PANHANDLE On February 10, 1987, the Redevelopment Agency approved a contract with Nowell-Thompson, ASLA & Associates, Inc. to prepare an update of the Master Plan for Memorial Park and to prepare a plan and construction drawings for the panhandl e porti on of the park. Thi s i tem was conti nued from the Agency meeting of March 19,1987. Di rector of Parks and Recreation Moll inedo referred to the cost estimates attached to the report and he noted the total cost for the project is $135,525. The cost for the entry into the panhandle is $37,333. Mr. Mollinedo introduced Mr. Greg Nowell of Nowell-Thompson, ASLA Associates. Mr. Nowell gave a slide presentation of the proposed project. Chairman Cox stated a letter from ~lr. Richard Zogob, developer of One Park, had been recei ved by the Agency noti ng Mr. Zogob' s concerns wi th regard to this project. & ~Iember Moore commented the desi gn is superi or, however, the 1 ocati on of the panhandle is such that he is concerned that it will not be used by the public. Member McCandliss noted she agrees with Mr. Moore. There are elements in the desi gn that are spectacul ar and she woul d 1 i ke to see them used in the park, however, she views this entryway into the park as a minor entryway. Member McCandl i ss further commented she woul d 1 i ke to see thi s area grassed with a public walkway, but there is not a need for a design as grand as this. Redevelopment Agency Meeting 1987 -10- April 2, Chairman Cox commented that it is a very nice plan, however, he is concerned about the amount of money that is bei ng suggested to be spent in thi s area. The panhandle is the back door to the park. He also noted the Fine Arts Feature in this setting would not receive the exposure that it should. MS (Mal col m/McCandl i ss) to refer thi s item back to staff to return with an appropriate amount to charge Mr. Zogob and to bring back a more moderate type of design. Member Moore suggested that a workshop be held to give staff a clear idea of what is desired. Member Nader stated he would like the security concern to be addressed further. He suggested that a representative of the Pol ice Oepartment be involved in consultation with the residents of the area prior to the Agency's working out further plans. Chairman Cox stated he is supportive of a grassed, turfed area that would have low-scaled planning, including a sidewalk and security lighting. However, he woul d 1 ike a much more subdued design. He further suggested staff look at a more prominent location for the Fine Arts Feature. t.lember Nader stated he woul d 1 i ke to have a representati ve of the Pol ice Oepartment at the workshop to talk with the Agency. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. to Closed S Session to the meeting of April 7,1987 foll n WPC 2862H