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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1987/11/05 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR r~EETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, November 5,1987 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services 8ui1ding ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Cox; Members Nader, Moore, McCand1iss and Malcolm MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Goss, Community Development Di rector Desrochers, Assi stant Communi ty Development Director Gustafson, Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman, Agency Attorney Harron APþ-ROVAl-oF MINUTES - 10/15/87 1. MSUC (Moore/Nader) approve the mi nutes of 10/15/87 as submitted. (The vote was 3-0; f~ember f4cCand1iss abstained; r~ember Malcolm was not present for the vote.) CONSENT CALENDAR Items 5,6,7 and 8 were pulled from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT~_CALE~NDAR ITEMS 2, 3 and 4 WERE OFFERED 8Y MEMBER MCCANDLISS, the reading of the -fëxt was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimous1y.- (The vote was 4-0; 14ember t4a1co1m was not present for the vote.) 2. REPORT: LITIGATION AND DEVELOPMENT STATUS OF PROPERTY AT "E" STREET/BAY BOULEVARD u -~. - -- - - The issue discussed in the report included the 11erziotis parcel litigation, the CalTrans freeway on/off ramp project, the relocation of the utilities related to the freeway on/off ramp project, the relocation of the utilities related to the freeway project and the development of the hotel site by InnSuites International, Inc. Staff recommended the Agency authori ze staff to conti nue to coordi nate wi th Ca lTrans and the util ity companies in pursuing the completion of the on- and off-ramp project and the sa1 e of the Agency-owned property for the development of a hotel. 3. REPORT: STATUS OF THE NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER COIJTRACT WITH RAt4M CONTRACTItJG When the tJature Interpretive Center construction contract was awarded, it included a 210 calendar day construction time period. Construction officially began on July 23, 1986, and was expected to be completed on February 18, 1987. Due to weather and other conditions, 55 working days were added to the schedule which extended the completion date to t4ay 7, 1987. - . MINUTES -2- November 5, 1987 The maj or porti on of the work on the bui 1 di ng was comp1 eted by May 7, however, landscaping, as-built drawings, and several other smaller items needed to be fi ni shed. To date, all the work with the excepti on of the landscaping and submittal of the as-built drawings has been completed. 4.~: SECOND HARBOR ENTRANCE PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST As part of the Fiscal Year 1987-88 Redevelopment Agency Budget, funds were appropri ated for on-goi ng studi es re1 ati ve to a Second Harbor Entrance. Subsequent to this action, the Second Harbor Entrance Project CSHEP) Commi ttee requested $15,000 to support thei r efforts. SHEP was informed in order to receive any funding, a detailed work program would be necessary which would outline the use of these funds. It was recommended that the Agency direct staff to return with a resolution entering into an agreement with SHEP. Mr. Larry Peep1 es, Executi ve Di rector, Second Harbor Entrance Project, Inc., was present and addressed the Agency. He reported the project is moving along and it is projected completion would take place in a minimum of four years. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. William E. Claycomb, 521 Orange Avenue, Space 118, Chu1a Vista, 92011, read a letter into the record written by him and dated October 7, 1987. The 1 etter addressed concerns Mr. C1 aycomb has regardi ng the purchase space/rent space situation in the Orange Tree Mobi1ehome Park. Chairman Cox asked if the time period established allowing the existing residents to purchase their space has expired. Assistant Community Development Di rector Gustafson responded that the time peri od expi red on November 3. There are presently approximately 29-30 resi dents who have chosen not to purchase their spaces. Because the right-of-refusa1 period has expi red it does not mean that these resi dents cou1 d not subsequently choose to go ahead and purchase their space. Staff is not finding any evi dence at the mobi 1 ehome park that there has been any investment by anyone other than space owners in their spaces. The Redevelopment Agency has made the commitment to purchase the unsold spaces. PULLED ITEMS 5. RESOLUTION 875 GRANTING A LAND USE PERMIT TO 300 "E" STREET Mr. Thayer Hornby and Mr. Dale Verdoorn, proposed to develop and own a Grease Monkey automotive service center at the southwest corner of "E" Street and Third Avenue. This fast lube/oil change center will replace the existing Mobile gas station. The site is located at the periphery of the central business zone. The Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance allows automotive re1 ated uses at the periphery of the central busi ness zone subject to the granting of a land use permit. MINUTES -3- November 5,1987 Member Nader referred to the letter before the Agency from Jay R. Morgner, owner of property immediately south of the subject property. Member Nader asked if Mr. Morgner had an opportunity to address hi s concerns to the Project Area Committee. Community Development Specialist Davies stated the 1 etter was received on thi s date, therefore, Mr. Morgner I s concerns were not conveyed to the committee. Member Nader further questioned what the policy is with regard to notifyi ng the publ i c of issues comi ng before the Proj ect Area Commi ttee. Community Development Director Desrochers explained that the Project Area Committee is advisory to the Redevelopment Agency and their decisions are not binding. It has not been the policy to send out notification to adjacent property owners for Project Area Committee meetings. Agency Attorney Harron reported recent opinions have determined that Project Area Committee hearings should be noticed and this will be required in the future. Mr. Thayer Hornby of Verdoorn-Hornby, owners of the Grease Monkey International outlets, gave a sl i de presentati on demon strati ng the proposed project. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOL~I, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously, 6. RESOLUTION 876 APPROVING FUNDING FOR ON STAGE PRODUCTIONS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED FUNDS AND On Stage Productions has been operating a small storefront theatre at Park Plaza for the past two years. Their efforts have produced many excellent plays which have been well received by the community and brought many new patrons to downtown Chul a Vi sta. Unfortunately, because of the si ze of the theatre and the costs of even limited productions, they are operating at a deficit and find it necessary to request funding from outside sources in order to maintain the quality and consistency of their productions. Mr. Desrochers stated he would like to add to the staff recommendation that On-Stage Productions be requested to distribute 200 posters/handbills for each producti on in the greater South Bay area, thereby promoti ng the downtown area. RESOLUTION OFFERED AS AMENDED BY I1EMBER f<1CCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Member Moore commented he believes that On-Stage Productions is a business, and should not receive funds from the Agency. He has a problem with funding one entity, thereby opening the door to more and more funding. r,1ember t4cCandliss stated she considers the funding to be a promotion subsidy for Third Avenue and Park Plaza. ,-,--~,_._-' ---------------- ... MINUTES -4- November 5, 1987 Responding to questions, Mr. Desrochers stated a promotion budget for the Agency has not yet been established. The resolution passed and was approved. voting no.) (The vote was 4-1; Member Moore 7. REPORT: SOUTH COUNTY CENTER LEASE REVENUE BONDS In 1978, the South County Center at Third and "H" Streets was financed through the sale of $38,000,000 in Redevelopment Agency Lease Revenue Bonds. The Agency must provi de its concurrence pri or to any expendi ture of funds by the County of San Diego. The County requested that the Agency accept their Cash Statement Report and approve expenditure of a portion of the remaining funds. Staff recommended that the Agency: (1) Accept Cash Statement Report; C2) inform the County that the Redevelopment Agency concurs with the proposed expenditure of funds from the South County Regional Center Account; C3) direct the County to submit the landscape plans for the fountain to the Design Review Committee; and C4) request that any other remaining funds be util i zed to renovate the thi rd floor of the Regi onal Center for the Superior Courts facility. Executive Director Goss stated staff would like to add to the recommendati on under #4, that any savi ngs reali zed from #2 wou1 d a1 so go to that purpose. Mr. Goss further stated it is staff's intent that they wou1 d not instruct the Trustee to re1 ease the funds for these projects unti 1 an understandi ng has been reached with the County on the construction of the Superior Courts. Mr. Richard L. Schi ck, Deputy Di rector for Architecture and Engi neeri ng for the County, was present and reported to the Council that the fountain at the Center has never worked properly. It is the County's proposal to 1 andscape the fountai n area simi 1 ar1y to the type of 1 andscapi ng on the balance of the Center. Responding to questions, ~1r. Schick stated the contractor completed the fountain so that it did not leak. The problem developed with an earthquake approximately one year ago that caused 1 arge cracks to occur which cannot be repaired. Member f4a1co1m noted his concern that $150,000 was spent to build the fountai nand it has never worked properly. He bel i eves there shou1 d be accountabi 1 i ty wi th rega rd to these funds. MS CMoore/Cox) to accept staff recommendation as modified. t4ember McCand1 i ss stated she wi 11 be voti ng no because a greater effort should have been made to protect the integrity of the art feature. The moti on passed. voting no.) (The vote was 3-2; Members 11a1co1m and l'tcCandliss MINUTES -5- November 5,1987 8. REPORT: SCHEDULED INSTALLATIOrJ OF "NO PARKING ANY TIME - TOW AWAY" SIGNS ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE OTAY VALLEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA On July 17, 1986, the Redevelopment Agency approved the posting for one year of "No Parking 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. -- Tow Away" signs on Energy Way and adjacent to the Kendall Building on Otay Valley Road. Those signs were installed in September, 1986 and preparations are being made to notify affected property owners and tenants that the signs will be replaced with "No Parking Any Time - Tow Away" signs. Redevelopment Coordinator recommendation as follows: Kassman reported staff proposed a new 2. The Agency reaffirm the intent to eliminate all on-street parking in the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area. The prohibition of parking, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Energy Way be delayed for one more year to allow property owners to provide off-street parki ng. Thi s extens i on is predi cated upon the "good faith" effort on the part of the abutting businesses to provide off-street parking. 1. 3. Temporary parki ng on Ni rvana, whi ch was permitted whil e Peni nsu1 a Vegetable Exchange and Gold Coast Engineering were under construction, be eliminated. Christine Olguin, representing the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee, addressed the Agency. She commented that the Commi ttee is agai nst on-street parking in the area. Respondi ng to t'lember Nader, Ms. 01 gui n stated the goal of the PAC is to have a hi gh quality, 1 i ght industrial area. By allowing on-street parking, it opens the door for commerci a1 uses. Member Nader pointed out he is looking for a way to accommodate desirable businesses who are requesting some on-street parking. Mr. Bud Narachi, Consolidated Frei ghtways , 875 Energy Way, Chu1a Vista 92011, stated his company is in favor of the no parking ban, When his facility was built, parking was provided for all employees as well as their trucks, etc. on site (off-street). He noted there has been a prob1 em wi th junk cars abandoned on Energy Way. There is al so a probl em due to auto auctions held every other Wednesday by the County Auto Pool, Mr. Narachi further noted there has been alack of response from the Police Department regarding parking abuses. He suggested parking be banned on one side of the street. Mr. James H. McCormack, County Auto Pool, Inc., 880 Energy \4ay, Chula Vista, agreed that there is a problem with his customers taking cars purchased at the auction and repairing them on the street. He also noted a lack of response from the Police Department. When his company located at this site, this \~as a heavy industrial area with on-street parking. fIr. McCormack indicated he is willing to work with the City to help alleviate problems caused by his business, .... MINUTES -6- November 5, 1987 Joe Botkin, representing the Otay Industrial Park, 3135 No. Mountain View, San Diego 92116, urged the Agency not to ban on-street parking. Parking on the street is a benefit to him and his business. A uniform parking regulation should not be designated for the entire redevelopment area, but rather parking should be based on need, safety and traffic. Mr. Botkin further suggested an abatement program would be an answer to the abandoned vehicle problem. Karl Turecek, Otay Recycling Park, 800 Energy Way, Chu1a Vista 92011, commented as one of the ori gi na1 bui 1 ders in the area, the area was designated for heavy industrial use initially. He further commented a parking ban punishes a successful business, David O. Cruz, 5030 Bonita Rd., Bonita 92002, spoke representing owners of the Cruz Buil di ng. Thei r bui 1 di ng was bui lt pri or to the redevelopment guidelines. Their tenant, the Kendall Company, requires the use of on-street parking. They are in favor of some type of special consideration for this unique piece of property. t4ember McCand1 i ss commented it is important to recogni ze that thi s is an area in trans i ti on. She bel i eves the Agency/City has created a covenant with people in the area to form an upgraded, light-industrial/commercial area. Ms. McCand1iss supported the recommendation of staff to reaffirm the goal and commitment that there will eventually be no on-street parking in the area. Member Moore referred to the parking problem at the Gold Coast Engineering building. The building was recently built having gone through the various departments and committees to be sure it was in conformance with all current standards. Mr. Moore asked what circumstances led to the current parking problem. Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman responded that Gold Coast Engineering meets all standards; there may have been poor communication between the developer and staff. MS CMoore/Nader) to amend staff recommendation, Item #3, allow temporary parking on Nirvana, and extending the parking on the east side of the street down to the northern-most driveway of Gold Coast Engineering for one year. Member Nader suggested the additional area be subject to the opinion of the Traffic Engineer. t4ember Moore included this in his motion. Chairman Cox spoke against the motion. He believes the staff recommendation is a step in the right direction to maintain the standard envisioned for this area. He suggested firm direction be given to the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary to begin abatement proceedings and to begin daily enforcement if necessary of tagging illegal cars. Member Moore withdrew his motion. MINUTES -7- November 5, 1987 Member Nader offered a substitute moti on to accept staff recommendati on, changing number 3 to extend for one year the current parking regulations. Also, further recommend to direct staff and the Project Area Committee to explore and advise on possible options short of a total ban on street parking; to address some of the aesthetic and safety concerns. The motion died for lack of a second. MS C Cox/McCand1 i ss) accept staff recommendati on and, gi ve di recti on to the Ci ty Manager to come up wi th a program for' the enforcement of non-conforming uses, illegal uses, infringement on the public right-of-way, and other items related to the clean-up of the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project parking areas. Member McCand1iss suggested adding to the motion that a referral be made to staff to either do an analysis of the parking problem at Gold Coast Engineering or to reevaluate the parking standards for the area so that busi nesses will be gi ven the ri ght Qui dance from City staff in order to locate there. Chairman Cox included this as part of the motion. The motion passed 3-1; Member Nader voting no and Member Malcolm was not present. 10. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Desrochers noted staff is concerned with the current rainy weather and the effect on the 1 evee road. There is concern in parti cu1 ar wi th the effect of the buses driving on the road to the Nature Center. Member McCand1iss commented she hopes communication is established so that buses are not making unnecessary trips to the Nature Center. 11. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT a. Reported that, in Closed Sessi on on 10/27/87, the Agency conti nued the contract wi th TopMark, Inc. for negoti ati on servi ces for the acquisition of Bayfront property at an amount not-to-exceed $10,000. b. Bus Fare Policy for Nature Interpretive Center. MSUC CCox/Nader) to establish a policy of charing $0.50 on trip out to Nature Center; return trip free. CThe vote was 4-0; Member Malcolm not present.) c. Signage for Nature Interpretive Center. MSUC CCox/Moore) direct staff to come up ~Iith temporary attractive signage to identify the Nature Interpretive Center as well as for parking and bus pick up. Signage no longer appropriate to come down. CThe vote was 4-0; Member Malcolm not present.) MINUTES -8- November 5,1987 12. MEMBER'S COMMENTS Member Nader discussed the issue of the Windmill Farms/Star News buildings. The contract to demolish the buildings was put on hold to allow discussion at this meeting. Mr. Nader asked for a staff analysis of the cost and benefit of demolishing the building at this point. Mr. Desrochers reported the condi ti on of the bui 1 di ng is such that it would need extensive renovation if it were to remain a viable structure. It is his opinion a better price could be obtained for the property if the structure is cleared. MSUC CMoore/Cox) conti nue with contract to demo1 ish bui 1 di ng. was 4-0; Member Malcolm not present.) ADJOURNMENT at 9:37 p.m. to the regu1 ar meeting of November 19, 1987, at 4:00 p.m. (The vote ~t Community Development Director WPC 3263H