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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1975/11/06 MINUTES OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday November 6, 1975 A regularly scheduled meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Members present: Chairman Hamilton, Members Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Members absent: None Staff present: Executive Director Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Community Development Director Desrochers, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt, Director of Planning Peterson Chairman Pro Tempore Scott opened the meeting at 7:08 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of November 4, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Member. REPORT ON MARKET/DEVELOP- Community Director Desrochers explained that MENT CONSULTATION he asked Dr. and Mrs. Gruen here tonight to SERVICES - BAY FRONT discuss a market consultation contract. Presentation by Dr. Gruen discussed the adopted Bayfront Dr. Claude Gruen and plan which he stated gives the City some Mrs. Nina Gruen guidelines but not in terms of phasing, details and the specific market. At a meeting held in San Francisco two weeks ago with the staff and two members of the Agency, it was concurred that (1) the over- all impact of the Bayfront development should be fiscally beneficial to the City; (2) the plan must contain public open spaces and access to the water; (3) the Bayfront development should serve sets of residential, commercial and visitor markets not now being served in Chula Vista; (4) Projects selected in the early phases should not be the type to foreclose desired future options. Dr. Gruen declared that it is important to know enough about the market to pick the right things first, and especially important, is Gunpowder Point development. -100- Dr. Gruen then noted the things that must be done in terms of a market study such as getting more insight into the nature of the demand for Gunpowder Point and the desig- nated residential area and analyze the demand for different kinds of residential and hotel/visitor uses. Agency discussion Discussion ensued regarding the residential developments on the Bayfront. Dr. Gruen, in answer to Member Hyde's query, said that they need to find out what kind of hotels and residential uses can go in on Gunpowder Point. This development is critical to everything else on the Bayfront. (Chairman Hamilton arrived at the meeting at this time - 7:28 p.m.) Mrs. Gruen explained that they are looking at hotel/motel/restaurant commercial inter- prises - not just a single entity. Mrs. Gruen further explained destination-type trips versus transient as related to this proposal. Member Scott commented that the Agency needs to "set the tone" here - if all modern motel/ hotel facilities are constructed (Gunpowder Point), there will be a demand for that type of development on the rest of the bayfront. Dr. Gruen discussed the need of reassessing the plan especially now that the point of implementation has been reached. Energy change in the financial market and tight money are now factors to be considered. Dr. Gruen added that the Agency should be able to go to the developers and tell them what they want and respond to the proposals of the developers in a knowledgeable way. This requires market data and financial analysis. Bayfront developments Member Hyde asked the Attorney for a legal standpoint on whether or not the Agency can reject a proposed development based on the fact that it doesn't meet quality standards. -101- City Attorney Lindberg stated this would be difficult if the project meets the projected plan. There is a possiblity of setting up a Redevelopment Zone - one which defines the sequential development - similar to the Planned Community Zone. Further discussion Discussion followed regarding the Environmental Impact Reports, Coastal Commission requirements, the properties owned by Santa Fe and Mr. Vener, and soils tests for the area. Cost and time of Dr. Gruen indicated that his firm could market study start a market study now - it will take five months to complete. At the same time, two things could be studied: (1) a look at what is going to be the cost in physical dimensions of constructions; (2) this whole business with the Coastal Commission. The cost of this research and consulting service is $45,000. Committee Mrs. Gruen referred to their proposal in which they stress the need to work with the Agency or a subcommittee throughout the market analysis, developer selection and negotiating phases. Motion to refer It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by proposal to staff Member Scott and unanimously carried that the proposal (Gruen's) be referred to the staff and ask for their comments and recom- mendations, and set this for the agenda at a subsequent meeting. Director Desrochers remarked that Agency could put this on the meeting of November 18. Chairman Hamilton asked that the staff also include a recommendation as to the committee. Member Hobel asked that Dr. Gruen provide more detailed information regarding the $45,000 figure cited for the study. RESOLUTION NO. 27 - On September 16, 1975, approval was given by APPROVING AN OWNER the Agency for the Rohr Employee's Credit PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Union. Since that time, the facility has WITH ROHR INDUSTRIES, INC. been approved by the Coastal Commission, Planning Department and Planning Commission. The Owner Participation Agreement contains only those restrictions and covenants required by the Redevelopment Plan and State Law. -102- Resolution offered Offered by Member Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamil ton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 28 - Mr. Cappos owns approximately one acre of APPROVING AN OWNER land at the foot of "F" Street on which he PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT operates a soft water service facility. WITH JAMES CAPPOS Within the past 1-1/2 years, he has con- structed several aluminum boats and has plans to build several more. In this respect, Mr. Cappos proposes to construct a storage- type garage of 1,250 square feet. This is an "interim" owner-participation agreement to allow the construction of the storage facility to remain for one year and then be subject to a request to remove with- in 90 days from the date of notice. Resolution offered Offered by Member Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON BAYFRONT Community Development Director Desrochers REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT submitted a written report to the Agency in which he reported that out of the $3.4 million bond issue, 1.8% or $60,985 was the cost of the bond sale. $83,000 has been deposited in the City's General Fund. Mr. Desrochers added that 85% of the proceeds must be spent within three years of the sale. The report also discussed some proposed developments on the bayfront, the Coastal Commission status, Sweetwater River Flood Control Channel project and tax increment payments. Report accepted It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. -103- REQUEST FOR MINUTE ACTION: Community Development Director Desrochers SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS submitted a report regarding the construction FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING of Tidelands Avenue and "E" Street in the SERVICES - BAYFRONT Bayfront project. Mr. Desrochers noted that developments of the major portions of the project cannot take place without these rights-of-way, and that the street should be built to coincide with the freeway con- struction of State Route 54 as well as the Sweetwater Channel bridge and flood control channel projects. He requested permission to solicit proposals. Motion to approve It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried that authorization be given to the staff to solicit proposals for preliminary engineering services for the Bayfront. REPORT ON THIRD AVENUE Community Development Director Desrochers REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT reported that the Preliminary Plan has been prepared and distributed to the Project Area Committee. After a public hearing on the Plan by the Agency, a final Redevelopment Plan may be prepared - possibly by March 1976. Mr. Desrochers discussed the meetings held by the Project Area Committee and the Community Development Block Grant funds. Chairman Hamilton stated that the City Council has never set the boundaries on this Third Avenue project. City Attorney Lindberg commented that the Agency adopted the boundaries but that the Council has not. Mr. Desrochers declared he will submit this to the Council at a subsequent meeting. Report accepted It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. NEXT REGULAR MEETING Member Scott remarked that a majority of the Council members will not be present at the next scheduled meeting of the Agency - December 4 - as they will be attending a Conference in Miami, Florida. -104- It was moved by Chairman Hamilton, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried that the next meeting of the Redevelopment Agency scheduled for December 4 be cancelled due to a lack of quorum and that the next Agency meeting be held on Thursday, December 11, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. Agency members commented that future meetings should be held in the Council Conference Room rather than the Council Chamber. " Proposed Developments Member Hyde questioned the proposed developments around Bay Boulevard. He felt the Agency should take action to determine whether or not these developments wbuld be appropriate. Member Hyde noted that in two weeks, the Agency will decide on the proposal submitted (by the consultants Gruen & Gruen). At that time, the Agency should make a decision to get the reactions of the consultants to building projects. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for November 18, 1975. (1 . g¡~~ ,/*#~tary ~ /t v~ v' -105- STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn deposes and says: That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista; That the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was held November 6, 1975 and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on November 7, 1975 at the hour of 9:15 a.m. I posted a copy of '~ ~prder at a conspicuous plâce on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of November 6, 1975 was held. .~ L~cÝML~ "'_. V Seer ary Subscribed and sworn to before me this I d rh day of NCVEi'H3EK 1975 ·-·----·-·---õff~iMšËÃL····: : e LORRAINE A. KRAIŒR : (~~/~ é1. rJ(~~/v : t_: >: Nðtary public· California ~ : . c,.... SAN DIEGO COUNTY : I Ml. Commission Ex,eires June ~~~t7.!_.1 Notary Public in and for said County L--- -------- ----- and State of California MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVEOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday November 6, 1975 The Redevelopment Agency met in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following Members present: MEMBERS: Chairman Hamilton, Members Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None * ;'; ;'~ * * * * * * * * * * * ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the meeting until Tuesday, November 18, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. (immediately after the regular City Council meeting) ln the Council Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA. I, Jennie M. Fulasz, Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order adopted by the Redevelopment Agency at the meeting of November 6, 1975. . Jennie M. -..--.-...-.,,"-.'-.---