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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1988/06/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, June 16, 1988 4:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Conference Room City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Acting Chairman Nader; Members Moore and McCandliss Chairman Cox; Member Malcolm STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Goss, Community Development Director Desrochers, Assistant City Attorney Rudolf 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 5/19/88 MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) approve the minutes of 5/19/88 as submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR Items 4 and 5 were pulled from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2 ANO 3 WERE OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the readi ng of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION 930 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR THE "DEMOLITION, CLEARING OF BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS ON TWELVE PARCELS" CONTRACT, EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TIME, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY On August 20, 1987, the Redevelopment Agency by Resolution No. 821 awarded a contract in the amount of $109,700 to Hofer and Sons for the demol iti on, clearing of buildings and improvements on twelve parcels. These parcels are at various locations within the Town Centre and Bayfront Redevelopment Areas and were to be demolished as the parcels become available. To date nine of the twelve parcels have been cleared and two change orders have been executed. Change Order No.3 was proposed for the addition of two parcels to the contract (281/287 Landis Avenue). It was recommended that the Agency approve Change Order No.3, extend contract time (30 calendar days), and authorize Director of Public Works to execute the change order. 3. REPORT ON MIDBAYFRONT PLANNING PROGRAM At its meeting on May 24, 1988, the Agency directed staff to develop a planning program for the Midbayfront. The proposed planning program was developed by Cinti & Associates in consultation with staff. Step 1 in the pl anni ng program encourages the Agency to take a fresh look at the 11i dbayfront without focusing on the existing plan or other specific potential land use arrangement. It was recommended that a workshop date be scheduled for discussion of selection of a primary land use option for the Midbayfront. RedeveJopment Agency Minutes -2- June 16, 1988 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6. PUBLIC OPINION - CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA At the May 19 meeting of the Redevelopment Agency, the City's representative to the Port Commission, Dr. Robert Penner, provided his quarterly report to the City. At that time Dr. Penner informed the City that Cal ifornia Yacht Marina is the choice of the Unified Port District to construct a new marina in the Chula Vista Harbor. The public was invited to review the plans as displayed in the Public Services Building and make comment. Dr. Penner introduced Mr. Kevin Ketchum, Project Manager for the Marina development. Mr. Ketchum stated California Yacht Marina will be owner /operators. He noted they have tri ed to demonstrate thei r spi rit of cooperation by meeting with staff to get a good working relationship established. Responding to Member Moore's questions, Mr. Ketchum stated at this time there is not a public restroom planned, however, this issue needs to be resolved. He noted the Request for Proposals did not include public facilities for the excursion pier parking lot. The issue has been raised with the Port and a meeting is scheduled for June 17th where this issue will be addressed. MS (McCandliss/Nader) that the Agency support the inclusion in the master design the need for public restrooms; this support to be indicated to the Port District; if there are problems this should be brought back to the Agency. Dr. Penner recommended not taking this action until such time it appears it may be necessary. The motion was withdrawn. Mr. Al Sorenson of the Chul a Vi sta Mari na and Yacht Cl ub addressed the Agency. He wanted to encourage the developer to look at the space required for the Yacht Cl ub and look at the possi bil i ty of expandi ng it. He noted appreciation of the responsiveness of the developer. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to accept the report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. PULLED ITEMS 4. REPORT: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DESIGN OF TWO PUBLIC PARKING LOTS IN THE TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT AREA The Agency has recently purchased property at 281-287 Landi s Avenue and is negotiating with the First Congregational Church for the joint development of a parking lot on Church Avenue. Authorization was requested to issue a Request for Proposal for design of these proposed public parking lots in order to prepare for construction this Fall. Redevelopment Agency Minutes -3- June 16, 1 ggg Member McCandliss asked that due to the number of public parking lots that are being developed downtown, is there some way to consolidate the lots and deck up. Community Development Director Desrochers responded this is a concept being considered for larger lots particularly along Landis. The Congregational Church lot offers a very good opportunity because the Southern Baptist Church has another large lot next to it. However, the Baptist Church lot is not available at this time. Member Moore suggested that an update of the parking situation be brought back to the Agency with diagrams, capacity, cost, etc. Also include what lots have potential and rationale for decking. Mr. Desrochers suggested including occupancy at lots at this time and what the revenue is compared to previous years. Member Moore stated he would like to know how many lots, how many cars can be accommodated, how many acres, location. Mr. Moore suggested making the public more aware of where the parking lots are located. MSUC (McCandl i ss/Nader) to have a comprehensive parking revi ew prepared to include how many spaces, location, potential lots for acquisition, and decking possibil ities. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) offer staff recommendation 5. RESOLUTION APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR FUNDING TELEVISION PRODUCTION SERVICES AND PROVIDING GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Because a 4/5ths vote is required for this item, Mr. Desrochers suggested continuing this item to Tuesday, June 21, 1988. 7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executi ve Di rector Goss handed out a revi sed CIP tour schedul e for Saturday, June 18. a. Status Report: Chula Vista Shopping Center Mr. Goss reported the mall construction is proceeding very close to schedule. Site work, including parking and landscaping, will need to start in early July. The first plan check has been completed for the landscaping and site improvement pl ans. A revi sed 1 andscaping pl an showing greater densi ty of plant materials is expected at the end of this week. Mr. Desrochers stated a meeting was held on this date with Homart. Staff is attempti ng to monitor Homart carefully in accordance with the DDA. Redevelopment Coordi nator Kassman reported there was some concern about the amount of money that was fixed to the project and whether it included the cost that was attributed to the project for building permit purposes on the Penneys and Sears buildings. That concern was resolved at today's meeting. There is some work on the old portion of the mall which is included on the original bid price, but there were not separate permits. The Building and Housing Redevelopment Agency Minutes -4- June 16, 1988 Department wants separate permits, therefore, separate permits wi 11 be pull ed and there will be a separate valuation for all of the rehabilitation work and the new construction work. The added value of the change orders will be added to the value of construction. Mr. Kassman further noted one inspector will be assigned to the site approximately four hours per day on a regular basis to take care of all of the change orders and work occurring on the site. The inspector will also take care of the tenant improvements which are expected to begin fairly soon. Respondi ng to Member McCandl i ss' questi ons, Mr. Desrochers stated staff is making special efforts, as the plans are submitted, to be sure that they foll ow the concepts approved by the Agency. Member ~lcCandl i ss wanted to be sure that any changes that are made are hi ghl i ghted so that they can be documented. Mr. Desrochers stated this is being done. 8. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: None. 9. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member McCandliss referred to an information item regarding Orange Tree Mobilehome Park. Assistant Community Development Director Gustafson stated the Agency entered into an agreement with Orange Tree Mobilehome Park granting funds to make certain publ ic improvements. A shortage of funds has been identified and a request for additional funds will be coming to the Agency at the July 12 meeting. The language of the Grant Agreement was such that the contract would be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Member Moore referred to an information item regarding the South County Regi onal Center. Respondi ng to questi ons, Mr. Desrochers stated the Agency sponsored a bond sale for the South County Regional Center and there are funds remai ni ng. The County is requesti ng to transfer those reserves, however, it is not bei ng recommended to transfer the reserves unti 1 an agreement is received from the County that funds are available for the new Superior Courts at the South County Regional Center. Member Moore asked about the status of the vacation of the building at Third Avenue and H Street. Mr. Desrochers stated the 1 ast day of business will be June 30, 1988. As soon as all the personal property is removed from the structure, demolition will take place, including the sign. The driveways will be asphalted so that they cannot be used. Member Moore further i nqui red as to the status of the Soup Exchange. Mr. Desrochers stated it is to be completed by October. Redevelopment Agency Minutes -5- June 16, 1988 ADJOURNED to Closed Session at 4:50 p.m. to discuss: Potential acquisition of property located at: 327 "H" Street (Michael & Susan Adkins, owners); 329 "H" Street (Edwin & Jean Jones and Jerry & Karen Ault, owners); 331 "H" Street (William H. & Jean Calhoun and Anthony A. & Rose L. Leary, owners) ; 494 Third Avenue (Eugene Roberts, owner); and Bayfront Land Acquisition (Santa Fe Land Improvement Company, owner) ADJOURNED from Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. to June 21, 1988 following the City Council meeting scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. i~,~t;*,- Community Development Director WPC 3626H