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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1987/12/03 (2) MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, December 3, 1987 7:D5 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cha i rman Cox; Members Nader , Mal co 1 m, Moore and McCandliss MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: None Executi ve Di rector Goss, Communi ty Development Director Desrochers, Agency Attorney Harron, Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 11/5/87 and 11/17/87 MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to approve the minutes of 11/5/87 and 11/17/87 as submitted. (Chairman Cox abstained from voting on the minutes of 11/17.) 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Issues Regarding Orange Tree Mobilehome Park - William E. Claycomb, 521 Orange Avenue, #118, Chula Vista, CA Mr. Wi 11 i am E. Cl aycomb was present and addressed the Redevelopment Agency. He pointed out that he raised five questions in his letter and noted that he desires a response to these questions. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to refer the letter to staff for a response to each one of the questions to be returned to the Agency by 12/17/87. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3 through 10) Community Development Director Desrochers requested that Item No. 4 be deleted from the Agenda. Items 6 and 9 were pulled from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 3, 5, 7, 8 AND 10 WERE OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 3. REPORT: SIGNS AND SHELTER FOR NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER PARKING LOT At the November 5 Agency meeting, members directed staff to develop an attractive temporary sign for the Nature Interpretive Center parking lot and bus pick-up points. The report described the proposed improvements and a tentative schedule for implementation. MINUTES -2- December 3, 1987 883 AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 FOR THE THI RD ANNUAL SOUTH BAY WINTERFEST AND BOAT PARADE 5. RESOLUTION On November 17, 1987, the Ci ty Council consi de red a request from the Chul a Vista Marina for $10,000 for the South Bay Winterfest and Boat Parade. At the November 24, 1987 meeting, the Council approved an expenditure of $4,000 from the City Council contingency reserve and requested that the Redevelopment Agency provide the balance of the funds. 884 APPROVING A LEASE WITH PACIFIC BELL FOR UTILIZING THE FORMER WINDMILL FARMS PARKING LOT 7. RESOLUTION With the closure of their "I" Street facility, Pacific Bell was desirous of openi ng thei r new bi 11 payi ng facil i ty at 420 Thi rd Avenue. Si nee thei r existing parking lot is presently being excavated for repavement, they do not have on-site parking to support their facility. As a condition to receiving a temporary occupancy permit, Pacific Bell is required to enter into a lease agreement with the Agency for utilizing the former Windmill farms parking lot including an indemnification and hold harmless clause protecting the Agency from liability. 885 APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION AND PROCESSING OF DOCUMENTS FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN CENTRE II REDEVELOPMENT PLAN EXPANDING THE PROJECT BOUNDARIES 8. RESOLUTION The Agency recently completed an amendment to the Town Centre II Redevelopment Plan allowing for the collection of tax increments from the Project Area. This amendment was supported by the Sweetwater Union High School District with the understanding that a subsequent amendment would seek to expand the project boundaries to include school district properties which may be redeveloped in the near future. In addition, the Community Development staff have identified several properties in the vicinity of the shopping center which have been declining in recent years and which also may be considered for inclusion within the expanded boundaries. The Agency was requested to approve the contract with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. for the preparation and processing of documents for the amendment of the Redevelopment Plan. 886 APPROVING MOBILEHOME LOAN ORIGINATION AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA 10. RESOLUTION On September 8, 1987, the Redevelopment Agency approved the lendi ng services agreement with Bank of America for the Housing Rehabilitation Program, Commercial Rehabilitation Program, and the Mobilehome Assistance Program. In the opi ni on of the Agency staff and the Bank, the contract all owed for origination of space purchase loans from the Agency and the State, although the references were general. Both parti es were wi 11 i ng to operate wi th the agreements in light of the anticipation of eminent approval of low-income loans by the State. However, both the Agency staff and the bank would be more comfortable with a more specific agreement. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES -3- December 3, 1987 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. PULLED ITEMS 6. RESOLUTION 887 APPROVING THE DESIGN OF PARK CENTRE OFFICE BUILDING Mr. Richard Zogob submi tted pl ans for the des i gn of an 18,959 square foot office building to be developed on Parcel 1 of the Town Centre Focus Area. The exterior design of the three-story building has been reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee (DRC). The Environmental Impact Report for the commercial component of the Town Centre Focus Area has al so been approved by the DRC. Prior to Mr. Zogob proceeding with the development of the building, the project required Agency approval. Member Moore asked if this building is required in any way to have parking i n-l i eu fees. Mr. Desrochers responded that thi s buil di ng is part of the Focus Area development and wi 11 be payi ng fees for the park i ng structure. There wi 11 be a bri dge from the top 1 evel of the parking structure to the building. Mr. Richard Zogob, Zogob and Associates, Inc., 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, introduced the architect for the project, Mr. Rick Marrs. Mr. Marrs presented renderi ngs of the proposed bui 1 di ng. He noted each floor of the buil di ng is set back with landscaping in the planters on each patio on each floor. The roof will be an aged copper roof; glass will be a reflective blue glass. Mr. Zogob stated there are 3 or 4 users who are looking at the site at this time. Responding to Member Moore's question, Mr. Zogob stated a panel will be opened in the first level of the parking structure to allow access to the building from the first level. Mr. Desrochers pointed out this would be subject to a suppl emental agreement and thi s spec ifi c issue woul d be brought back to the Agency for approval. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. Malcolm was not present for the vote. ) of the text was waived by (The vote was 4-0; Member 9. RESOLUTION 888 APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THROUGH JUNE 30, 1988 WOODWARD-CLYDE CONSULTANTS SITE ASSESSMENT SERVICES Woodward-Clyde Consultants have been providing environmental services to the City of Chul a Vi sta si nee 1985. Si nee that time funds have been bUdgeted in both the Otay Vall ey and Bayfront Project budgets for envi ronmental assessments of potentially contaminated sites on an as needed basis. The contract with Woodward-Clyde Consultants, originally approved in October 1985 expired on June 30, 1986 and the Agency has been working without a contract since that time. MINUTES -4- December 3, 1987 Respondi ng to Member McCandli ss' questi ons, Redevelopment Coordi nator Kassman stated in the past Woodward-Clyde has been used defensively when problems have developed. In the purchase of properties now, provisions are put into the purchase documents to insure that the City is protected and that the owners do the necessary work and investigation with regard to contamination. Woodward- Clyde would not do anything without a specific request from the City/Agency to investigate a site. Mr. Desrochers added it is the desire to have Woodward-Clyde also analyzes the reports received from the Water Quality Control Board and the other State and County agencies to assist in evaluating in whether there is a problem or not. Member McCandliss asked if a summary is automatically forwarded to the City Council of the work performed by Woodward-Clyde in each case they have been called in to do an analysis. Mr. Kassman stated a report is forwarded when there are costs involved or when conclusions are reached that would involve decisions that should go to the Agency/Council. Their normal review activities, such as the review of County landfill monitoring well reports, are not forwarded to the Agency/Council unless there is something specific to forward. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLlSS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. (The vote was 4-0; Member Malcolm was not present for the vote.) MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) That at the end of the contract period, the Agency be given a summary of the work performed by Woodward-Clyde in any project area. (The vote was 4-0; Member Malcolm was not present for the vote.) 12. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Desrochers stated he had received a report from the Engineer of CalTrans. The report stated that all of the viaducts over the flood control channel, east of I-5, will be open by mid-June. One of the 1-5 freeway lanes will be open by January and the other by March. 14r. Desrochers further reported CalTrans does not have the authori ty at thi s time to pave up to the off-ramps that can be completed. Responding to Member McCandliss, Mr. project has been halted east of I-5. 13. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Desrochers stated the flood control MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to ratify the appointment of Jerry Francis Kelley to the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee. (The vote was 4-0; Member Malcolm was not present for the vote.) MINUTES -5- December 3, 1987 14. MEMBERS' COMMENTS: Member McCandl i ss asked about the art feature for the Joseph Development property on Third Avenue. Mr. Desrochers reported the art feature is expected to be installed the middle of this month. Mr. Desrochers noted the City Engi neer has requested that thi s meeti ng be adjourned to follow the City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 8,1987. ADJOURNMENT at 7:40 p.m. to th, ",ti "p~~-L Community Development Director WPC 3323H