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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1977/06/02 MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday June 2, 1977 A regular 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 Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Hyde, Members Egdahl, Hobel, Cox MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Boyd, Adminis- trative Analyst Cebula l. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meeting of May 5, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each member. The vote carried, to-wit: Ayes: Members Hyde, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: Members Egdahl, Hobel 2. RESOLUTION NO. 82 Mr. Jan Ronis has proposed to construct a 6,700 S'1. ft. CERTIFYING NEGATIVE office building as 492 Third Avenue. The Desig~ Review DECLARATION FOR IS-77-32 Board has reviewed the plans and suggested modifications AND ENTERING INTO AN OWNER which the applicant has accepted. No City participation PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT is suggested. The resol uti on certifying Negative WITH MR. JAN RONIS FOR Declaration of Environmental Impact has been merged RON I S- GO ME Z with the resolution for Owner Participation. Offered by Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Scott, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Members Egdahl, Hobel 3. RESOLUTION NO. 83 The owners have proposed to construct a four-unit APPROVING AN OWNER apartment building at 390 Del Mar within the boundaries PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT of the Town Centre Project. The Design Review Board WITH MESSRS. BEN CIPRANIC reviewed the plans and suggested modifications which AND RON RENZELMAN FOR have been accepted by the applicant. City partici- 390 DEL MAR pation is suggested for alley improvements. Funds for the improvements have been allocated from Block grv.nt I10ni es. Discussion was held relatjve to the alley improvements, use of Block Grant monies and color concept. Di rector Desrochers responded that the Committee had requested that the new building be structured and painted to match the existing building in front. Executive Director Cole commented that the alley part of the alley was dedicated and that during the Block Grant hearings, Council had appropriated funds to improve alleys within the Town Centre Project area. Chairman Hyde questioned if the alleys were specified when approved by Council. Director Cole responded that a map illustrating the areas to be improved had been presented. Member Hobel arrived at this time - 7:05 p.m. Offered by Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Scott, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Member Egdahl Motion made It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that staff be directed to come back with a report describing the alley improvements and locations that are proposed with Block Grant monies. 4. STATUS REPORT In a written report to the Agency, Director Desrochers LA JOLLA/COLLINS stated that the 90-day negotiation period with the NEGOTIATIONS La Jolla/Collins Co. would terminate as of June 24, 1977. As of this writing, the agreement parameters should be met by that date. An extension to the July meeting will be required for finalization of details. An Agency workshop would be in order for the developer and Agency to have an opportunity to discuss pertinent issues and a draft agreement for the development of the property. The strong feelings of the Agency relative to Owner Participation were relayed. Mr. Collins felt that without knowledge of the leasing arrangements with the majors and pertinent information relative to the condition of the structures, it would not be appropriate to discuss participation with the owners. Motion made It was moved by Member Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to schedule an Agency meeting for Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the CoIl ins project. Member Egdahl arrived at this time - 7:18 p.m. 6/2/77 -2- Motion made It was moved by Member HObel, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried to accept the report with the amended date of the Agency Meeting to June 23, 1977. 5. SELECTION OF DESIGN The Town Centre Design Review Board has one vacant REVIEW BOARD MEMBER seat due to the resignation of Mr. Victor Wulff, AIA. As stated in the action establishing the Board, the Project Area Committee will recommend members for consideration by the Agency. The Committee recommends Mr. Grover Starr, AlA, who has accepted the nomination. Motion made It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried that Grover Starr be appointed to the Design Review Board. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 84 In November 1976, a draft Environmental Impact Report APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN was completed for the Bayfront. The draft EIR showed THE AGENCY AND REGIONAL the existence of one minor archaeological site within ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS the project area. For mitigation measures, it is FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTING proposed that an archaeological survey be conducted SERVICES WITHIN THE BAYFRRONT on this site. Three firms were contacted and responded REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND with a proposal: AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Regional Environmental Consultants (RECON) $1,200 Westec Services, Inc. 1,665 Toups Corporation 2,250 It is proposed that Recon be awarded the contract for the survey. Offered by Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Scott, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 7. RESOLUTION NO. 85 Mrs. Whiteman, owner of the "Shangrala" property at APPROVING AN OWNER PARTI- the foot of F Street, has requested that she be,'allowed CIPATION AGREEMENT WITH to use her property for temporary use as a storage MRS. MARVIN WHITEMAN area for recreational vehicles, trailers and boats. The owner participation agreement presented for con- sideration requires that "at any time after one year from the date of the agreement, the Agency may, with 90 days notice, direct removal of said uses from the premises." In addition, the Agency would not be responsible for any relocation expenses associated with these uses. Offered by 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, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 6/2/77 " " 8. BAY FRONT STATUS REPORT In a written report, staff noted that the revised guidelines had been approved by the Coastal Commission; The City's Bayfront Project Plan has made the final "cut" as far as pilot projects and will be considered for certification on a priority basis. Staff is still concerned with the stipulation of low and moderate cost visitor and recreational development and will appear before the regional commission on June 24. Environmental Impact Statement The Planning Commission will meet on June 22, to consider the Draft EIR for the Bayfront. There have been numerous comments from a multitude of State, Federal and local agencies. The consensus of the reviews indicates that additional mitigation measures may be required and that the crossing of the Sweet- water, F and G Street marshes with Tidelands Avenue is of great concern. Support from several of the environmental agencies gives us encouragement that the final report will be acceptable. Member Hobel commented that Bruce Warren, former Planning Director and recently appointed Executive Director of the Regional Coastal Commission, should be sent a letter of congratulations. Chairman Hyde added that he is in the process of doing so. Motion made It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried to accept the report. 9. REPORT ON LITIGATION The Superior Court on May 17, 1977, issued a memo- randum decision relative to the inverse condemnation suit and other causes of action as filed by the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company. Special Counsel Reed explained that the decision was in the City's favor and gave Santa Fe 20 days to file an amended complaint. The lawsuit is not over yet but Santa Fe is sympathetic towards working with the City. Motion made It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. AGENCY COMMENTS Chairman Hyde questioned the progress of the Street property. Director Desrochers added that the ageement is to be reviewed every 90 days and will be presented at the July meeting. However, he had met with the Street people and developers but no agreement has been made for a franchise. Not too many cars have been removed but the fence has been taken down. Enticement of Developers Member Cox commented on the status of the Japanese to Bayfront area industry. Chairman Hyde responded the he had received a letter from the Air Resources Board confirming their receipt of the availability Chula Vista as a possible site for industry. Further a letter has been received from Suoervisor Hamilton in which he has invited the 6/2/77 -4- -,-_..-.~-- .--" ~.._---,.,.' South Bay cities and their Chambers and the County to take inventory of industrial sites in their areas so as to consolidate and make one unified stand. Discussion ensued on possible strategies that the City could undertake. It was moved by Member Hyde and seconded by Member Cox that the matter be brought before the Agency at its regular meeting. Member Hobel commented that the Agency as the Council could discuss this issue at a Council Conference. Chairman Hyde withdrew the motion. Member Cox with- drew his second. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. to June 23, 1977 at 6/2/77 -5- ~-"-'- -',j..-, --,,~ -. ""_ ________.__..._....__..____._....,~..__._._..._ . '. u__ ,.