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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1976/01/08 REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday January 8, 1976 A regularly scheduled meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following 1. Members present: Chairman Hamilton, Members Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Members absent: None Staff present: Executive Director Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Community Development Director Desrochers, Director of Parks & Recreation Hall, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meeting of December 11, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Member. (Member Scott arrived at this time) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 33 - Referring to his written report to the AWARDING CONTRACT FOR Agency, Community Development Director ENGINEERING SERVICES Desrochers explained that requests for TO WILSEY AND HAM - proposals for engineering services for BAYFRONT PROJECT the Bayfront project went out to twelve area firms and ten responded. A screening committee narrowed the field down to three firms. The recommendation of the Oral Interview Board was the selection of Wilsey and Ham. The cost for the services is $94,800. 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 -113- 4. RESOLUTION NO. 34 - Director Desrochers reported that the ENTERING INTO AN OWNER conditional use permit for the auto PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT wrecking yard at Bay Boulevard and "E" WITH JOENEAL STREET Street expired December 1, 1975. On December 22, 1975, the Planning Commission suggested that the Agency direct the owner to discontinue the automobile wrecking yard as of April 1, 1976. Mr. Desrochers recommended that in place of the conditional use permit, an owner participation agreement be entered into, to allow the wrecking yard use until December 1, 1976 and then provide a ninety-day notice period to discontinue the use. Joeneal Street In answer to the Chairman's query, Mr. Owner Street stated he would clear the area immediately if a bona fide restaurant wanted to construct on the property. He would need sixty to ninety days notice and would relocate on an area near Brown Field. Discussion of Motels Discussion followed regarding Mr. Street's efforts to negotiate for a motel on this property. Member Scott questioned utilizing the services of Gruen and Gruen in this regard. Mr. Desrochers said that the Gruens will be present at the next meeting and can discuss the matter: at the present time, they feel they need more market data before they can participate in this. The Agency concurred that they should take an aggressive role in helping Mr. Street - meet with and negotiate with prospective clients - to get this property developed. 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, Hamilton, lIyde Noes: None Absent: None -114- Motion for staff It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by direction Chairman Hamilton and unanimously carried to ask the staff to assist, rather than cooperate, and become partners with the Redevelopment Agency and the property owner on the Bayfront and "E" Street property. Mr. Hasselbring Mr. Hasselbring showed the Agency a rendering Partner, Speakeasy of his proposed restaurant explaining that Restaurant construction would be from 4 1/2 to 6 months; the seating capacity would be in two sections: 170 in the banquet-type area and 147 in the restaurant; the total square footage would be 8,000 square feet. 5. REPORT - TIIIRD AVENUE Community Development Director Desrochers REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT explained the Project Work Program calendar. WORK PROGRAM The third week in August, the County Tax Assessor will set the tax rate, and if the Redevelopment Project is completed before that date, the City would be able to capture the March 1975 tax rolls instead of the 1976 tax rolls. June 22 will be the date for the adoption of the ordinance. Report accepted It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 6. REPORT - GRUEN GRUEN AND Director Desrochers submitted the progress ASSOCIATES BAYFRONT report for the first month of the five~month PROGRESS REPORT economic and development analysis for the Bayfront Project as presented by Claude Gruen, consultant. The Agency discussed the working relationship with the Gruens and Wilsey and Ham. Mr. Desrochers indicated that the consultants will meet with representatives of Wilsey and Ham to exchange information. Mr. Desrochers then discussed the meeting held in San Francisco with the consultants - specifically what needed to be done to build on Gunpowder Point. Members Egdahl and Scott, who attended this mee t ing, noted some of the issues also dis- cussed: the first phase of the development, residential development, the recreational- commercial aspect, and the desirability of getting a large hotel to build on Gunpowder Point. -115- Report accepted It wasmmoved by Member Hobel, seconded by Member Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff report be accepted. 7. STATUS REPORT - A draft of the guidelines was presented to DEVELOPER GUIDELINES, the Agency. Mr. Desrochers, Community BAYFRONT PROJECT Development Director, explained that the data lists the mechanical steps necessary for Agency consideration. In addition, the conceptual design elements of the Sedway-Cooke Plan are provided for each development area. Suggestion for insert Member Hobel commented that he was concerned that although the staff is referenced in the guidelines in dealing with potential developers, the Chairman or the two-Member committee is not. When this is sent to the potential developers, they should know that the elected officials are also working on this. Mr. Desrochers stated he would insert this in- formation. Member Scott suggested a telephonic conference once a month with the consultants. Report accepted It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by with amendment Member Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted, as amended. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE Member Scott suggested the Agency appoint the two Member committee to work with the consul- tants and potential developers. Member Hyde spoke against appointing two Members stating that on all issues relating to the Bayfront project, the Agency as a whole should participate. In those instances where this is not possible, the Agency should follow the procedure of the City Council -- the Mayor meets with the developer; if he is not able to do so, then the Vice-Mayor comes in; if this is not possible, then a member of the Council is called. Motion for Agency It was moved by Member Hyde and seconded by . guidelines Member Egdahl that, at this point in time, the Agency in its relationships with the consultant, follow the same working procedures that the City Council of Chula Vista follows, namely that all policy matters are resolved with full Agency, and that if necessary to implement close working relationships with -116- the consultants. that individuals - either the Chairman or the Vice Chairman or the Chairman's designee could be contact points with the consultants on a random basis rather than fixed. Discussion of motion Member Scott commented that Member Hyde, by his Taotion, appointed the Chairman and the Vice Chairman as the two-member committee. Member Egdahl commented that the motion stated the Chairman "or" the Vice Chairman "or" Chairman's designee - one person. Motion to table It was moved by Member Scott and seconded by Member Egdahl that the matter be tabled. Motion carried The motion to table carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Scott, Egdahl, Hamilton Noes: Members Hyde, Hobel Absent: None Matter to be rediscussed It was moved by Member Egdahl and seconded at next meeting by Member Hyde that this item be placed on the next agenda of the Redevelopment Agency meeting for discussion, refinement of policy and practice. City Attorney Lindberg explained that Member Egdahl can move to discuss the whole matter - not the motion made tonight. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote,- to-wit: AYES: Members Egdahl, Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Member Scott Absent: None ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to the next meeting scheduled for February 5, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. (2 . âCJ;t· ;;':J¿::tZ1U-ò 7t:~Úr . . Secretary / -117-