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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1988/05/19 (2) .- MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDE~ElOPMENT ~GENCY OF THE CITY OF CHUL~ VIST~ Thursday, May 19, 1988 4:15 p.m. ROLL C~LL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Conference Room City Hall Vice-Chairman Malcolm; Members McCandliss, Moore and Nader MEMBERS ~BSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Chairman Cox Executi ve Di rector Goss, Communi ty Development Director Desrochers, Assistant Community Development Director Gustafson, Assistant City Attorney Rudolf, Director of Parks & Recreation Mollinedo 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 4/26/88 and 5/3/88 MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) approve the minutes of 4/26/88 and 5/3/88 as submitted. (The vote was 3-0; Member Nader was not present for the vote.) Vice-Chairman Malcolm suggested hearing two presentations prior to consideration of the Consent Calendar. He informed the Agency that Father Joe Carroll of St. Vincent de Paul was present and would like to request that the Agency consider a proposal regarding low-income, transitional housing. Father Joe Carroll, 1550 Market Street, San Diego, 92101, stated that a committee on the homeless and low-income housing found a private-sector partner who is willing to make manufactured housing available to the committee to develop a transitional housing site. Land is needed to develop this site. Father Carroll was informed that Chula Vista has land set aside for a relocation mobilehome park. The committee would like to invite Chula Vista to be part of the partnership (St. Vincent de Paul, South Bay Board of Realtors, and Security Pacific Corporation). He requested that the Agency agree in concept to have staff work with hi s commi ttee to see if thi s project woul d work on the referenced property in order to develop this project. Vice-Chairman Malcolm stated the private-sector partner (Security Pacific Corporation) is willing to invest the manufactured housing at no cost (several million dollars worth); St. Vincent de Paul would be willing to take on the commitment to guarantee the development of the site and to run the site. Mr. Malcolm suggested half of the housing could be set aside for Chula Vista residents; the remaining half could be Chula Vista residents, low-income people, plus transitional homeless. He would like to direct staff to work with St. Vincent de Paul, Security Pacific Corporation and the South Bay Board of Realtors. Redevelopment ~gency Minutes -2- May 19, 1988 Member McCandliss commented she would like to see staff look into this proposal; look at putting the project together, what kind of conditions would be necessary; compare thi s use as opposed to the currently pl anned use as a relocation mobilehome park. Member Moore stated he would like to refer this to staff to report back on the pros and cons. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) refer this item to staff. (The vote was 3-0; f4ember Nader was not present for the vote.) 8. REPORT: PORT COMMISSIONER'S QUARTERLY REPORT Dr. Robert Penner gave a report on the Port's response to the Request for Proposal s that were presented to the Port on Tuesday, May 17, 1988 regardi ng the development of the Chula Vista Marina - South. The proposal selected was the one submitted by Cal iforni a Yacht Mari na, Inc. owned by LaRue C. Thomas, Geral d Thomas and Wi 11 i am Thomas. Usi ng a sl ide presentati on, Dr. Penner pointed out there will be an additional 341 slips of various sizes with access coming from three main areas. The main building will be two stories and the upper floor is designated at this time for use by the Chu1a Vista Yacht Club. Dr. Penner further reported there will also be 341 parking spaces. There will be 6,925 sq. ft. of building space. The project is estimated to cost $4,970,000. A potential negative from this proposal is that at very low tide there is not enough clearance for some of the slips and there may have to be some dredging or slight redesign in plans. The project is on schedule. Construction will begin September, 1989 with completion in June, 1990. The developer is willing to have the large scale renderings displayed at City Hall and meet in a public forum to receive input from the pub1 ic in regard to the project. Dr. Penner asked for a potential date for the public forum. Community Development Director suggested June 16, 1988 as the appropriate date for the public forum. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Randall Cluff, 400 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, owner of Aspen Medical and Home Care whi ch is located on the southwest corner of Thi rd Avenue and G Street, expressed his concern and reservations regarding the prospective tenant, Social Security Administration, in the building located between G Street and Park Way, on the west side of Third Avenue. He noted at the existing location of the Social Security Office there are 71 parking spaces for their use. The prospective location has a total of 26 parking spaces. Mr. C1 uff is concerned that an organi zati on that currently fi 11 s a 71 space parking lot is moving to an area that only has 26 spaces available (assuming that the merchants in the area park no one else in those spaces). Redevelopment Agency Minutes -3- May 1 9, 1988 Mr. Cluff further noted his business has been at this location for seven years. He currently has an offer to purchase the building he is located in, however, he is seriously considering withdrawing his offer on the basis that the parking situation may seriously impact his location. He needs parking close to his store due to the nature of his business. Another problem aggravating the situation is the Pacific Bell Customer Service Office south of G Street on the west side of Third Avenue. The impact has been tremendous from the traffic flow. Mr. Desrochers reported a meeting is scheduled with the manager of the Social Security Office. One of the items to be discussed is to work with Social Security and Chul a Vi sta Transit to try to get peopl e and employees to take the bus to that location. Staff is also looking at purchasing more parking in the next block on Church Avenue. In the interim, the old Safeway Building property is currently being used for public parking. Vice-Chairman Malcolm asked if a lease has been signed with Social Security? He further asked if the City's regulations require that Social Security receive a special permit from the City because the location is in a parking district area. Mr. Desrochers responded there is no such requirement and that Social Security has signed a lease. Member McCand1iss commented it may be appropriate to refer to staff this kind of situation so that in the future when a building is being developed, review on the Ci ty' s part be requi red to accept a use comi ng in that is goi ng to burden the parking situation. Member Moore commented this is a very serious problem. He suggested staff review with Social Security the possibility of cancelling the lease. In his discussions with the manager of Social Security, Mr. Moore was told that Social Security could do 90% of their business over the phone. Very extensive advertising to inform their clients to use the phone may help to alleviate some of the problem. Vice-Chairman Malcolm stated direct action cannot be taken on this issue at this time. Staff is aware of the problem and is working on it. He would like staff to continue to work on the problem. He further suggested that Mr. Cluff contact the property owner expressing the same concerns. Mr. Cluff stated he would like to comment for the record that he believes that the location of the Social Security Office on Third Avenue is incompatible with the existing situation. He also pointed out that Social Security generates no revenue for the City. They have combi ned 7 store fronts to put together the square footage they will be occupying. Finally, the Redevelopment Agency has spent millions of dollars revitalizing the downtown area. He believes the arrival of the Social Security Office in this area will cause the people in business around this area to either fail or go elsewhere. Redevelopment Agency Minutes -4- May 19 1988 Mr. Jim Fergus, Chairman of the Downtown Committee and owner of Fergus Graphic Arts, stated he agreed with the concerns stated by Mr. Cl uff. He reported that the manager of the Social Security Office spoke to the Downtown Committee on May 17, 1988. It was the desi re of the Committee to work with the Soci al Security Office and the City to see what can be done about the parking. He suggested the possibility of the Social Security office renting the top floor of the parking structure and run a shuttle to their office on Third Avenue. Mr. Desrochers noted Soci al Securi ty si gned thei r 1 ease wi th Joseph Development in February. Their target date for moving in is the first of July. The situation is irrevocable at this time. Member Moore commented if Social Security does move in, a lot of things can be done to reduce the immediate problem. Social Security must do extensive advertising to encourage use of the phone versus driving to their office. Mr. Cliff Roland, 1100 Industrial Boulevard, Chu1a Vista, addressed the Agency regarding the Golden State Mobi1ehome Owners League (GSMOL). It is a statewide organization in excess of 80,000 members. There are only 20 paid employees, the remaining are volunteers. He gave a slide presentation giving the depth and scope of the GSMOL organization. CONSENT CALENDAR Items 3, 5 and 7 were pulled from the Consent Calendar. Member Nader questioned item number 6 (approving reimbursement to the General Fund for funding television production services). Responding to Member Nader's questions, Deputy City Manager Thomson stated one of the main reasons for using Redevelopment Agency funds is that when the Redevelopment Agency meetings follow City Council meetings they are televised. Other reasons include promoting the City, including the Bayfront area, and for public information for Chu1a Vista residents. Mr. Goss pointed out this was included and adopted in thi s year's budget. Member Nader asked if there is time sensitivity involved in taking action on this item at this time. Mr. Goss responded no. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to continue item number six to the next Redevelopment Agency meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2 AND 4 WERE OFFERED BY VICE-CHAIRMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION 925 APPROPRIATING $600,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE BOND FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 340 BAY BOULEVARD WITHIN THE BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA The Agency authori zed the purchase of 340 Bay Bou1 evard, the 1 ocati on of the Thermo King Company. An escrow was opened with First American Title Insurance Redevelopment Agency Minutes -5- May 19, 1 988 Company and the details of the acquisition were established. It was recommended the Agency approve the resolution appropriating $600,000 relative to the ultimate purchase of the property. 4. REPORT: REQUEST FROM THE DOWNTOWN COMMITTEE FOR A CONTRIBUTION OF $5,000 TOWARD THE COST OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN AREA At the meeting of May 3, 1988, the City Council considered a request from the Downtown Committee for a $5,000 contribution toward the cost of purchasing new Christmas decorations for the downtown area. The Council referred the item to the Redevelopment Agency for consideration of payment as a promotional item. It was recommended that the Agency approve the report and authorize the payment of $5,000 to the Downtown Committee toward the purchase of new Christmas decorations for the downtown area. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PULLED ITEMS 3. RESOLUTION 926 APPROVAL OF A USE PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF NORMAN PARK CENTER IN THE TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJ ECT AREA The Department of Parks and Recreation has developed plans for the renovation of Norman Park Center to expand the existing Center by approximately 5,000 square feet, and improve the grounds and ci rcu1 ati on and access. Under the redevelopment plan guidelines and the City zoning ordinances, a public project in the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area requires a Use Permit. The project is a Class 2(b) exemption from environmental review. Member Moore commented on the ci rcu1 ati on and access. Regardi ng the overall project, he understood the widening of Del Mar is being considered to have diagonal parking on one side to increase the parking. Director of Parks and Recreation Moll inedo stated this will not be part of the refurbishing of the building, however, it is being considered as are other plans for improving parking. This would come under a master planning phase that would have to go before the Park and Recreation Commission and this body for final approval. Member Moore noted not many parking spaces would be gained by the widening of Del Mar, and immediately north to the park there is a parking lot which is under-utilized. Therefore, he would like to have the Agency vote to inform staff not to plan widening Del Mar to increase the parking in the overall master pl an. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY VICE-CHAIRMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. MSUC (Moore/McCand1iss) advise staff as Agency policy that the Agency is not interested in widening Del Mar to the east side of Norman Center. (The vote was 3-0; Vice-Chairman Malcolm abstained. ) Redevelopment Agency Minutes -6- May 19, 1988 5. REPORT ON THE LENGTH OF TERMS OF PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE MEMBERS The Rules and By-Laws of the Project Area Committees (PAC's) for the Town Centre and Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Districts say nothing about length or maximum number of terms for committee members. The Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee has requested that the Agency advi se them as to the maximum length and number of terms for serving on the Project Area Committee. Member Moore moved to advise the Project Area Committees to review the replacement of a small number of memberships every four years after the initial eight year period. Mr. Desrochers reported that the City Attorney's Office has suggested that staff provi de addi ti ona1 members to the PAC for Town Centre because of the expansi on of the boundari es. Wi thi n the next month, the Agency and Council will be asked to appoint at least one more member to represent the expansion area. There are currently eight members on the committee. Assistant City Attorney Rudolf noted there are currently no regulations either in the statutes or adopted in the p1 an, or by the commi ttee itself, with regard to ei ther the committee's make-up or 1 ength of terms. Perhaps the Agency might want to consider doing what is done with the other existing boards and commissions and actually create the organizations by ordinance or resolution and at that point set out what the membership should be and what the terms should be. The motion died for lack of a second. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) the Town Centre Project Area Committee be expanded to nine members. Member Malcolm stated he would like to see a two term limitation unless there are no applicants, and then the members can apply and obtain another term. MS (McCand1iss/Ma1colm) as a policy set a two term limit (two four-year terms) for Project Area Committees with an additional statement in the policy that in the event the Agency is short app1 icants, the members will continue to serve until someone new is appointed. Member Nader commented he does not 1 ike two term 1 imitations. He suggested establishing four-year staggered terms with a review at the end of each four- year term. SUBSTITUTE MOTION MSC (Nader/Moore) estab1 i sh staggered four-year terms for the Project Area Committees with a review at the end of each four-year term. Redevelopment Agency Minutes -7- May 19, 1988 A roll call vote was taken: Member Nader - Aye Vice-Chairman Malcolm - No Member Moore - Aye Member McCandliss - Aye 7. RESOLUTION 927 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE PRELIMINARY REPORT, THE TEXT OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CENTRE NO. II REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT TO THE AFFECTED TAXING ENTITIES In January of thi s year the Agency i ni ti ated the process to amend the Town Centre II Redevelopment Plan to add approximately 142.7 acres of property. The Agency has recently recei ved the Base Year Assessment Report from the County Auditor-Controller; this Report identifies the base year assessed value of all property within the proposed Amendment Area. Receipt of this Report initiates the next step in the Plan Amendment process. This includes distributing the Preliminary Report and initiating fiscal negotiations with affected taxing agencies. Member Nader asked about the area proposed for the expanded boundaries south of Chula Vista Junior High School. He wanted to know if any contact has been made with the business people in that area. Mr. Desrochers responded that all of the project owners and resi dents in all of the expanded areas have been contacted and two meeti ngs have occurred. Communi ty Development Speci al i st LoBue stated the reaction at the meetings has been one of concern over possible eminent domain action. Member Nader further asked what is staff's intent for this property. Mr. Desrochers responded there are two possible uses being considered at this time whi ch are needed by the community. One is a supermarket and conveni ence center, and another is expansion of Scripps Hospital. Member Nader noted his concern that the existing set of businesses (Farrell's Ice Cream, theaters, roller rink) cater to youth and youth entertainment. He would not like to see these businesses taken away and not replaced without any thought given to the market that they are serving. Member McCandliss commented there is so little recreation serving the youth in the community at thi s time, therefore, it is necessary to be thoughtful when creating any kind of environment that might take youth serving recreation away. Mr. Desrochers noted there are di ffi cu1 ti es associ ated wi th thi s property. There is along term 1 ease on thi s property with many sub-l essees and the ownership is out of state which is why nothing has been done to improve this property up to this time. Member Nader stated he believes it is clear from this discussion that it is not the intent of the Agency to be locked into any parti cu1 ar redevelopment scheme or even a decision of whether or not eminent domain will be used. Redevelopment ~gency Minutes -8- May 19, 1988 Staff should be keeping in mind the recreational needs of youth as well as other community needs in assessing plans for this project. He assumes staff will conti nue meeting with the property owners and busi ness peop1 e in tryi ng to fashion a cooperative approach. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER NADER, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. (The vote was 3-0; Member Malcolm abstained. ) 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Status Report: Chula Vista Shopping Center Mr. Goss reported that Homart submi tted the parking lot p1 ans on Wednesday, May 18 and their landscaping plans are expected on May 20. Leasing appears to be headed for 75% occupancy by the openi ng in 1 ate October. Pl ans for the grand re-opening are being discussed with Homart and City staff. 10. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Vice-Chairman Malcolm stated Mr. Cliff Roland would like to once again address the Agency. Mr. Roland stated he contacted the City Attorney's Office on May 19 regarding the Mobilehome Issues Committee agenda. He was told that the agenda should not have been sent out by the City because the committee is not a recognized committee of the City. He was concerned that the original agenda mailed out by the Ci ty had been "added to" and mail ed to other sources by others. He was concerned that the initial intent of the agenda could at some point be changed without the knowledge of the person originally sending out the document. Mr. Roland suggested the City Council talk to the City Attorney about drafting an ordinance that any public document cannot be defaced or changed. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) refer this item to the City Attorney for a report on implementing an ordinance to protect the City stationery. Assistant Community Development Director Gustafson stated that in 1985, the Ci ty together wi th Escondi do, issued $25 mi 11 ion in si ng1 e family mortgage revenue bonds as the Escondido-Chula Vista Housing Finance Agency. Vice- Chairman Malcolm and Member McCandliss sit on that Housing Finance Agency. To date, out of the $25 million, $15 million remains uncommitted in mortgages, and the mortgage commitment period is expiring at the end of this month. Staff has just been informed by the bond underwriters, Miller & Schroeder, that due to very new regul ati ons, the Housi ng Fi nance Agency wou1 d have the abil i ty to do a refundi ng of those bonds and escrow the proceeds of that $15 million for one year at no cost or jeopardy to the Agency. This would give time to see if there are developers interested in utilizing that $15 million. This would need to be acted upon immediately and a meeting of the Housing Finance Agency would need to take place next week. The meeting has been set Redevelopment Agency Minutes -9- May 19, 1988 up at SANDAG on Friday morning, May 27 at 10:30. Member McCand1iss and Vice Chairman Malcolm noted they would both be able to attend the meeting. 11. MEMBERS REPORT None. ADJOURNMENT at 5:47 p.m. to the regular m ·t'n ~~ J~~~88 at 7:00 p.m. ~~ I 7X~ Pa G. Desrochers Community Development Director WPC 3600H