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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1987/07/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT ^GENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, July 16, 1987 4:00 p.m. Counci 1 Conference Room City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Members Nader, Moore, McCandl i ss; Chai nnan Cox and Member Malcolm arrived late MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: None. Executive Director Goss, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Community Development Director Desrochers, Assistant Ci ty Attorney Rudolf 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 6/9/87 and 6/18/87 This item was trailed pending the arrival of another member. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter from CROSSROADS dated 6/19/87 regardi ng the Bayfront Pl an. Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that this is basically the same letter that was sent to the City Council. Executive Director Goss noted the action taken by the Council was to notify CROSSROADS that some of the items addressed have not been resolved from a legal standpoint by the City Councilor the Redevelopment Agency. A letter of acknowledgement would be the follow-up action. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to receive and acknowledge this letter and to use the 1 etter in future work when appropri ate. (The vote was 3-0; Chai rman Cox and Member Malcolm were not present.) CONSENT CALENDAR Mr. Goss requested that item #8 be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for further consideration by staff. Mr. Desrochers stated representati ves from the San Di ego El ectri c Rail way Association were present regarding item #6 and requested this item be pulled. Member Nader requested item #3 be pulled. Mr. Desrochers pointed out item #12 has a corrected resolution which is before each member. Redevelopment Agency -2- July 16, 1987 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, AND 12 WERE OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. (The vote was 3-0; Chairman Cox and Member Malcolm were not present for the vote.) 3. REPORT: BAYFRONT PROJECT AMENDMENTS PROPOSED TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PLAN This item was pulled. 4. RESOLUTION 837 APPROV ING AN EXTENSION OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH INNSUITES INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HOTEL AT BAY BOULEVARD AND "E" STREET WITHIN THE BAYFRONT PROJECT AREA On December 18, 1986, the Agency approved an excl us i ve negoti ati on agreement with InnSuites International as the developer for the Street/Merziotis property in the Bayfront Proj ect Area. The agreement was to be good for a period of six months during which time the Agency was to secure clear title to the property and establ ish the configuration of the new on/ramp ramp to 1-5 with CalTrans which covers a portion of the proposed site. The Agency was requested to extend the agreement for an additional six months. 5. RESOLUTION 838 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH NORBERT H. DALL FOR CONSULTING AND LOBBYING SERVICES FOR THE BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT The Redevelopment Agency approved the appropriation of $50,000 for consultant services relative to implementation of the Local Coastal Plan (LCP) and $15,000 for lobbying services relative to a proposed second harbor entrance in the FY 1987-88 Redevelopment budget. The Agency has contracted with Norbert H. Dall for consulting services relative to the LCP and other City issues. It was proposed to enter into a new one-year agreement with Mr. Dall. 6. REPORT: SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOCIATION PROPOSAL This item was pulled. 7. REPORT: LAND USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR 294 "F" STREET Ms Mary Lou Wal en requested a Land Use Permi t to offer "used" books to the public on a lend-type basis at 294 "F" Street. Authorization of this use required Agency approval of a special permit. 8. REPORT: LAND USER PERMIT REQUEST FOR 231 CHURCH AVENUE This item was withdrawn for further consideration. Redevelopment Agency -3- July 16, 1987 9. REPORT: LAND USE PERMIT FOR CABRILLO SCHOOL OF NURSING AT PARK PLAZA The Cabrillo School of Nursing would like to relocate to the second level of Park Plaza at the Village. Relocating to Park Plaza required an Agency approved Land Use Permi t. It was recommended that the Agency approve the Land Use Permit subject to the School's staff and students parking on the third level of the parking structure. ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK, CONSTRUCTION OF TOWN CENTRE ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS EAST AND WEST OF THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN DAVIDSON STREET AND "E" STREET IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 10. RESOLUTION 839 On March 5,1987, the Redevelopment Agency by Resolution No. 785 awarded a contract for the construction of Town Centre alley improvements east and west of Thi rd Avenue between Davi dson Street and "E" Street. The contract was awarded to T. B. Penick & Sons, Inc. and the work is now completed. It was recommended that the Agency adopt the resolution accepting the contract work. 11. RESOLUTION 840 AMENDING THE LEASE WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES South Bay Community Services (SBCS) is one of the tenants currently occupying the old Star News Building at 427-431 Third Avenue, which the Agency purchased 1 ast December. The Agency woul d normally collect rent from its new tenant, but that rent has been fi nanced for the past fi ve years by Ci ty Community Development Block Grant funds. The recently approved CDBG budget for FY 1987-88 granted SBSC sufficient funds for six months of rent costs. Therefore, it was recommended to amend the 1 ease to allow SBSC to occupy thei r current facilities at 429 Third Avenue rent-free until December 31,1987. 12. RESOLUTION 841 ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR On June 3 and June 17, 1987, the Redevelopment Agency budget was considered by the Council as part of the budget revi ew process. Si nce the Agency's funds are not derived from the City's General Fund revenues, it is necessary to approve the budget separately as a Redevelopment Agency item. In addition, State Community Development Law requires that a budget be adopted annually for all redevelopment projects. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PULLED ITEMS 3. REPORT: BAYFRONT PROJECT AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PLAN Member Nader referred to page two of the report, item 4.d, regarding admini strati ve approval authority for mi nor permits. He asked how a mi nor permit is defined. Mr. Desrochers responded that rules would be drawn up to distinguish between minor and major permits. An example of a minor permit Redevelopment Agency -4- July 16, 1987 would be removal of weeds, removal of debris, etc. By having authority to approve such permits, it would avoid the necessity of a public hearing. Member McCandliss suggested that because this item was distributed late, staff briefly summarize each amendment. Mr. Desrochers described each proposed amendment. 1. Provide for an alternate drainage plan for the Midbayfront. This is consistent with Chula Vista Investment Company's proposed subdivision map for the Midbayfront. Staff believes environmental review will be required. 2. In order to facilitate the CalTrans interchange at "E" Street and Bay Boulevard it is proposed that an amendment required by CalTrans proceed immediately. At the City Council meeting of July 16, Council authori zed staff to begi n the necessa ry paperwork to process thi s amendment. 3. Inclusion of the recently annexed area into the Local Coastal Plan. Upon annexation of the Montgomery and other adjacent areas into the City, that area west of 1-5 is under the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Act. It is proposed that with the approval of the City's General Plan, a Local Coastal Plan be prepared for this section of the City. 4a. Clarification and/or modification of a land use for the inland parcel adjacent to State Route 54 and Broadway. The property owners woul d 1 i ke to change the 1 and use from 1 i ght manufacturi ng to commerci a1. It does not present any environmental consequences. Hei ght 1 imi t at Bay Boul evard and "J" Street. Thi s 1 and is below the freeway. It is proposed for motel use. The developers have suggested altering the height limit to obtain identity for the motel. b. c. Caltrans has requested that they be allowed to grade for the Corps/CalTrans project after the November 1 date as provided for in our LCP. d. Suggest amending LCP to provide for administrative approval authority for minor permits. 5. General clean-up of the LCP; it contains typographical errors and is cumbersome to follow certain sections. 6. It will be necessary to amend the LCP for certain enhancement plan projects. All parties (agencies) involved will need to agree to the modifications. Redevelopment Agency -5- July 16, 1987 Responding to Member McCandliss' question, Mr. Desrochers stated numbers 2 and 4a, b, c, and d are the amendments with the first priority. MSUC (Cox/Moore) authorize staff to proceed on the amendments as proposed with the first priority being items #2 and #4. (The vote was 4-0; Member Malcolm was not present.) 6. REPORT: SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOCIATION PROPOSAL The San Diego Electric Railway Association proposes to revive the old electric railway system from National City to Chula Vista. Mr. Tom Madson representing the Association addressed the Agency. He stated the freight line that currently exists between 24th Street in National City and "E" Street in Chula Vista is their first proposaL A second consideration would be to go to Gunpowder Point, and a third consideration would be to go east into town. Member Moore expressed concerns regardi ng the overhead 1 i nes that woul d be required. He al so was concerned about the amount of staff time that may be required. Member McCandl i ss stated she coul d approve the staff recommendation. She suggested 1 imi ted staff time bei ng all ocated so as not to take away from ongoing, current projects. Member Malcolm also noted concern regarding staff time that would be involved. He further stated because of the many problems associated with the Bayfront and wetland areas at this time, it is doubtful that permits could be obtai ned for thi s proposal. He woul d, therefore, not want a great deal of staff time spent on this proposal. Member Nader concurred. Chairman Cox stated he did not have a problem with authorizing staff to work with the Railway Association on a very limited basis. Mr. Madson stated they woul d 1 i ke the Agency to approve the concept and to approve very limited staff help. MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) approve the concept and approve very limited staff help. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 6/9/87 and 6/18/87 MSUC (Moore/Nader) approve the minutes of 6/9/87 and 6/18/87 as submitted. 13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Michael Cowett, Attorney, representing Centre City Associates Limi ted-Commerci a 1 addressed the agency. Mr. Cowett referred to an information memorandum in the Redevelopment Agency packet regarding Park Plaza at the Village. He noted that changes to the relationship between Centre City Associates and the Redevelopment Agency were proposed. Mr. Cowett was desiring direction for staff to begin negotiations to change the relationship. Redevelopment Agency -6- July 16, 1987 Chairman Cox stated action cannot be taken at this time because this item is not docketed on the agenda. He suggested thi s item be brought back to the Agency on Tuesday, July 21, 1987. Member Malcolm stated because this item is very time sensitive, he believes it deserves discussion to bring out any concerns of the Agency members. Assistant City Attorney Rudolf pointed out in the absence of an indication that the need to take acti on arose after the formati on of the agenda, the Agency may not take action. Mr. Cowett stated the issues proposed are: (1) who operates the parking structure; (2) how the parking structure fees are paid by the property owner; (3) potential that the Agency may be interested in buying the underlying fee interest in a portion of that property in return for a long term land lease; and (4) entering into an agreement concerning marketing/publc relations for the downtown focus area. Mr. Cowett further stated it is the conclusion of the buyer and the people who attempted to market Park Plaza that in order for the center to be viable, the park i ng fees must be e 1 imi nated. The arrangement that currently exi sts puts too much burden on the small tenants. Chairman Cox stated this item will be docketed for consideration on Tuesday, July 21, 1987, following the City Council meeting. Member Moore requested that the cost to the Agency/City be included in the report submitted. 14. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Assistant City Manager Asmus reported the 8-inch water line at the Nature Center had sprung a leak and the Water Authority was in the process of doing emergency repair work. 15. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT a. Funding for Bus Transportation Chai rman Cox di scussed the current bus shuttl e system establ i shed for taking visitors to the Nature Center. MS (Cox/Malcolm) ask staff to bring back a report to the Agency on bus transportation and alternatives to the Nature Center. Member McCandliss stated that the bus should only go out to the Nature Center if someone needs to be taken or picked up. She suggested a communi cati on system shoul d be arranged. Redevelopment Agency -7- July 16, 1987 The motion passed unanimously. b. Brochure for Nature Interpretive Center Chai rman Cox stated he wanted to be sure money has been appropri ated for the brochure and that it is in the process of bei ng worked on. Mr. Desrochers responded money has been appropri ated and Mr. Asmus stated he believes it is currently being worked on. 16. MEMBER COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT AT 5:15 p.m. to Closed Session to discuss Sierra Club vs. Marsh; Sierra Club vs. Coastal Commission et al; and items of potential litigation. ADJOURNMENT from Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. to Tuesday, July 21,1987. tidL Community Development Director WPC 3033H