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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1987/11/17 (2) MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, November 17, 1987 10: 15 p.m. Following City Council Meeting ROLL CALL Council Chamber Public Services Building MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Moore; McCandliss, Malcolm Members Nader, MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Chairman Cox Executive Attorney Di rector Director Rudolf, Desrochers Goss, Assistant City Community Development CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 10) Executive Director Goss stated that staff is recommending a continuance on item 10. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to approve the Consent Calendar, items 1 -9. 1. RESOLUTION 877 ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SHEP, INC. FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SECOND HARBOR ENTRANCE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT Since 1985, the Redevelopment Agency has retained the consultant services of Larry Peeples in order to provide support of a second harbor entrance to San Diego 8ay. Funding for this effort has also been solicited and received from other bay cities, the Port District and private sector interest. On November 5, 1987, the Redevelopment Agency accepted a report concerning a funding request by the Second Harbor Entrance Project, Inc. (SHEP), Larry Peeples, Executive Director. At that time, staff was directed to return with an agreement for SHEP to provide studies as outlined in a preliminary draft report prepared by their consultants, Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers. This resolution enters into an agreement with SHEP, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $15,000. Funds in the amount of $15,000 are avail abl e for thi s project in the 8ayfront Professional Services Account, 990-9907-5201. Redevelopment Agency Mi;,utes - 2 - November 17, 1987 2. RESOLUTION 878 ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK, THE BLADING AND PLACEMENT OF DECOMPOSED GRANITE DN AN EXISTING DIRT ACCESS ROAD TO THE CHULA VISTA NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER Erreca's Inc. completed the blading and placement of decomposed granite on an existing dirt access road to the Chula Vista Interpretive Center on October 30, 1987. A final inspection was made on the same day and all work was found to be compl eted in accordance with the contract specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The final expenditure to Erreca's for $17 ,329. 3. RESOLUTION 879 REVISING RESOLUTION 857 AND APPROVING THE ASSIGNATION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAY BOULEVARD PARTNERSHIP AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE "SOUP EXCHANGE RESTAURANT TO BAY BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT This resolution revises Resolution 857 adopted by the Redevelopment Agency on September 3,1987, which approved the assignment of the Agency Disposition and Development Agreement with Bay Boulevard Partnership to Bay Boulevard Development for the construction of the Soup Exchange Restaurant. This revised resolution clarifies the Agency's action and reorganizes the exhibits for recording purposes only. 4. ACCEPTING AGREEMENTS FOR REPAYMENT OF FUNDS ADVANCED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS EAST AND WEST OF THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN "E" STREET AND "F" STREET During the construction of the alley improvements east and west of Third Avenue between "E" Street and "F' Street, the following six property owners entered into letter agreements with the Agency to install their improvements in return for an agreement to repay the funds advanced for construction over a three-year period: RESOLUTION 880 b. Walter and Charlene A. Grant for repayment of funds advanced for construction of the alley improvements west of Third Avenue between Davidson Street and "F" Street. Robert and Helen Robinson for repayment of funds advanced for construction of the alley improvements west of Third Avenue between "E" Street and Davidson Street. a. c. Merideth L. Jr. and Jo Lynn Campbell for repayment of funds advanced for construction of the all ey improvements east of Third Avenue between "E" Street and Davidson Street. Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 3 - November 17, 1987 e. Project L TD for repayment of funds advanced for construction of the alley improvements west of Third Avenue between "E" Street and Davidson Street. Naomi Stauffer for repayment of funds advanced for construction of the alley improvements west of Third Avenue between "E" Street and Davidson Street. d. The Di rector of Fi nance was di rected to coll ect the funds and reimburse Special Assessment Receipts-Redevelopment Bayfront/Town Centre Fund Account No. 990-4021. 5. RESOLUTION 881 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT ASBESTOS REMOVAL AT PARKWAY GYM FOR Bids were received for the removal, hauling and proper disposal of asbestos containing materials in Parkway Gym. Agency accepted the bids and awarded the contract to Asbestos Removal Specialist Inc., low bidder in the amount of $19,892.00 A total of $19,892 is requi red for the asbestos removal contract. Funds in the amount of $113,500 are available in account 995-9950-PR116 for this project and for the renovation of the mechanical system at Parkway Pool. However, additional funds may be needed for the renovation project. 6. REPORT MEETING WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DOW~JTOWN LEADERS TO DISCUSS TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROGRESS Community Development Director Desrochers reported that since the inception of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Plan in 1976, a tremendous amount of progress has been made in improving the economic and physical condition of Downtown. Although new development continues in the project area, interest in improving and maintaining existing buildings and site improvements appears to be waning. Property owners and business people have been contacted in an attempt to encourage them to maintain and improve their buildings. The success of this public relations program has been limited. To emphasize the importance of regaining the redevelopment momentum, he requested that the Agency participate in a renewed effort to elicit public interest. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to appoint Chairman Cox and Member Moore as a subcommi ttee of the Agency to meet wi th downtown 1 eaders to discuss strategies for improving the maintenance and appearance of Town Centre; and that staff be directed to work with the Town Centre Development Corporation in revamping the loan program. Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 4 - November 17, 1987 7. REPORT ACCEPTANCE FOR REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR THE EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF THE CHULA VISTA SHOPPING CENTER Homart and thei r architect, the Jerde Partnershi p, have met wi th Community Development and Planning staffs and members of the Design Review Committee (DRC) to receive input for the preparation of architectural plans for the Center. At this time Homart is submitting their second generation of plans as required under the Disposition and Development Agreement. Since the DDA requires the submission of plans by November 30, 1987, Homart is requesting that the plan be transmitted to the appropriate staff and the DRC for review and recommendation. No action on the plan is requested except for official receipt of the plan in compliance with the DDA. Acceptance does not acknowl edge compl eteness or accuracy of the documents, conformance with building codes or approval of the design. After the plans are reviewed by staff and DRC, they will be returned to the Agency for final acceptance. (Mr. Tom Gourgechon made a presentation under Oral Communications.) RESOLUTION 882 CONCERNING PAYMENT OF POSSESSORY INTEREST TAXES FOR TENANTS OF AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTIES AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FUNDS IN AGENCY ACCOUNT #990-9901-5520 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,387.27 TO PAY TENANT POSSESSORY INTEREST TAXES FOR CERTAIN AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTIES 8. REPORT The Redevelopment Agency purchased a number of properti es where tenants have remained subsequent to the Agency's purchase and have rented from the Agency. These tenants are assessed by the County for taxes on their leasehold interest in public property. Because these tenants were not informed of their obligation to pay possessory interest taxes as part of their lease agreement with the Agency, the City Attorney's office recommended that the Agency pay these taxes to avoid potential lawsuits from these tenants. The resolution authorizes payment of possessory interest taxes for certain Agency-owned properties in an amount not to exceed $1,387.27. Sufficient funds remain in the Agency's relocation account #990-9901-5520 to pay the maximum $1,387.27 in possessory interest taxes. No additional appropriation is necessary. 9. REPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECT MAIL POST CARD ADVERTISING - FOLLOW-UP REPORT On March 3, 1987, the Redevelopment Agency approved economic development advertising in Site Location Selector, a publication of information reply post cards sent to corporatlon executives and site selectors. The post card advertisement ran in the spring 1987 edition of Site Location Selector, which had a circulation of 35,000 to corporate slte selectors and CEOs. To date, staff has received 28 responses. Redevelopment Agency M.;nutes c"ommunity Development Di rector Desrochers reported that the di rect m~il post card advertisement cannot be judged to date to have been elther a great success or a great failure. It can be judged as a positive action providing Chula Vista with positive name exposure in the national business community. and the volume of responses is acceptable, with a number of leads generated for the future. If just one of the respondents ultimately relocates to Chula Vista, the ad would have to be seen as a great success. He, therefore, recommended that the Agency accept the report and direct staff to continue to consider and recommend economic development advertisement opportunities. - 5 - November 17, 1987 The cost of advertising in Site Location Selector once per year is $1,850.00. 10. RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS, ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING MARINA PARK, E, H, AND J STREET ENTRIES, AND J STREET MEDIAN IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALIFORNIA AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.1 On October 27, 1987, the Director of Public Works/City Engineer received sealed bids for the work which includes demolition of existing improvements, irrigation and planting, decorative PCC pavement, sidewalk, walkways, mow strips, driveway, curb and gutter, asphal t pavement wood pl ank rail road crossi ng, and other miscellaneous work shown on the plans. The Executive Director recommended by staff. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to continue this item. requested a continuance of this time as 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Tom Gourgechon, representi ng Homart Development Company, referred to item 7 on the agenda, stating that he will be giving the Agency an overview of the activities that are now taking place in the acquisition of the properties, design, scheduling and leasing of the Chu1a Vista Shopping Center. Mr. Gourgechon displayed and explained the following slides: the banner showing Chula Vista Mall, the site plan, a close-up of the view of the center of the Mall, a colored section of the Mall, the existing and proposed landscaping which will cost over $300,000. (Member Malcolm left the meeting at this time - 10:30 p.m.) Mr. Gourgechon noted that some of the landscaping will probably be torn up in the expansion of the Center which will be in approximately two years. Redevelopment Agency t-1.klUtes - 6 - November 17, 1987 Other slides were conceptual interior landscaping with the proposed water feature, the colors and materials to be used throughout the Mall, a colored version of the rendering of the inside of the Mall, a conceptual proposal for the Broadway store and a proposal for redoing the Sears building. Mr. Gourgechon said that they have been meeting with the Design Review Committee on all of these proposals. As to the lease status, they are still negotiating with some tenants and n0\1 have approximately 66,000 square feet of leased area; or approximately 65%. The rents are coming in where they expected them. Mr. Gourgechon listed approximately 20 tenants who will be coming into the Center. As to the scheduling, they are "about on schedule." They lost two days last week because of the rain and their activities will be restricted somewhat because of the holiday season; however, they will begin in full force immediately after the first of the year. 12. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Executive Director Goss asked the Community Development Director to comment on the Pacific Bell location on Third Avenue. Director Desrochers stated that Pacific Bell moved in on Monday and they will be temporarily using the Windmill Farm lot for parking. Staff is attempting to work out all the problems with the firm in order to keep them open. 13. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT 14. MEMBERS' COMMENTS None. None. The Agency recessed to Closed Session at 10:55 p.m. to discuss the Agency v. Cappos, Superior Court no. 590791; Sierra Club v.~larsh; Sierra Club v. Coastal Commission Et.Al.; and Acquisition of those 1 ands in the Chul a Vi sta Redevelopment Project owned by Santa Fe Land Improvement Company and under option to the Chula Vista Investment Company (Joe Davis, President) pursuant to Government Code 54956.8. ADJOURNMENT AT 11 :10 p.m. to the regular meeting of December 3, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. 0936C