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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1977/07/07 J A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ~.1: OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA ~ rhursday July 7, 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, Member Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox Members Absent: None Staff Present: Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Boyd, Administrative Analyst Cebula 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of June 23, 1977, copies having been sent to each member. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 86 Agency staff, in accordance with the provisions of ADOPTING THE BAYFRONT the Cooperative Agreement, prepared a Bayfront PROJECT FISCAL YEAR Project budget request which was considered and 1977-78 BUDGET AND approved by the City Council at a budget hearing r:: DIRECTING THE RELEASE held on June 1,1977. It should be noted that OF FUNDS FROM THE this budget does not include funding for capital AGENCY'S FISCAL AGENT improvements. Funds for Tidelands Avenue improve- ments are shown in the Capital Improvement Project budget. The resolution will formally adopt Fund No. 240, Activity No. 2410 as the administrative budget for the Bayfront Project and direct the Fiscal Agent to remit the amount of said budget to the Redevelopment Agency for expenditures in accordance with the budget. 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, Egdahl, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Member Hobel 3. QUARTERLY REPORT As a condition to the operation of the wrecking yard, Joe Street Property the Agency imposed a quarterly progress review relative to the ultimate development of the property. Staff has been inc contact with the owner of the property and his agent. The property has been subject to several redevelopment proposals that have never been achi eved. Both staff , the owner and agent have met with Federal government offices relative to the "'" status of the adjacent parcel. As a result, the receiver will be receptive to development/income opportunties for this site. There are, however, some July 7, 1977 -2- legal probelms relative to financing. By combi ni ng both parcels, larger motels and restaurants with sufficient parking could be achieved. Presently, on the positive side, the owner has begun to clear his property; approximately 25% of the area is vacant. There are some notable restaurants and motels interested in the site. On the negative side, the owner is facing a lawsuit relative to the development of the property. Staff has asked legal counsel to investigate any possible action the Agency could take to bring the matter to trial at an earl ier date. Motion made It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried to accept the report and follow staff's recommendation of directing staff and special counsel to continue to work with owners toward development and allow present use for at least another three months. 4. STATUS REPORT - During the past month, staff has conferred with BAYFRONT DEVELOPMENT several potential developers regar~irrgall or a portion COASTAL COMMISSION of the Bayfront Project. One of most promising expressions of interest comes from a Los Angeles- Orange County firm who has had a number of coastal projects approved by the Commission. The firm is backed by major financial sources and has a good record in redevelopment programs. Presently, staff is assisting the developer so that they may prepare a preliminary schematic plan for cost estimation and Agency evaluation. As the first step toward certification of the City's program, a position paper was submitted to the Coastal staff. The letter attempts to explain the reasons for selection of the land uses and location of rights-of-way based upon the original plan. The new Director of the Regional Commission, Bruce Warren, has met with staff and plans are being pushed for certification of the City's project. Motion made It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to accept staff's report. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 87 On February 3, 1977, the Redevelopment Agency approved ACCEPTING WORK AND an agreement (Resolution No. 73) with WESTEC Services AUTHORIZING FINAL for the preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact PAYMENT FOR SERVICES Statement (EIS). The draft EIS examines the extension PROVIDED BY WESTEC of Tidelands Avenue from E Street north to the historic SERVICES, INC. IN mean high tideline and is a requirement of eligibility ACCORDANCE WITH for FAU funds. Completion of the EIS has been certified RESOLUTION NO. 73 by a written statement from the Director of Public Works as required by the agreement. --,..-.- - --~."..".,.,.,.- .. .-----.----..-.. July 7, 1977 -~ 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, Egdahl, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Member Hobel (Member Hobel arrived at this time - 7:05 p.m.) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 88 Agency staff, in accordance with the Cooperative ACCEPTING LOAN FROM THE Agreement, prepared a Town Centre Project budget CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND request which was considered and approved by the ADOPTING THE TOWN CENTRE City Council at a budget hearing on June 1, 1977. FISCAL YEAR 1977-78 BUDGET This budget does not include funding for capital improvements or property acquisition. Funds from Community Development Block Grants have been ear- marked for property acquisition. Revenue Sharing monies have been designated for Third Avenue improvements. A separate budget for the La Jolla/ Collins development proposal will be presented at the time of consideration of the disposition and development agreement. Offered by Offered by Member Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None 7. RESOLUTION NO. 89 Plans have been submitted to construct a new Kentucky CERTIFYING NEGATIVE Fried Chicken outlet at Third and Alvarado. The old DECLARATION AND ENTERING structure must be demolished in order to allow the INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION new court site to develop. Staff along with the AGREEMENT WITH MR. DAVE Design Review Board have reviewed the plans and CARLSON FOR KENTUCKY FRIED provided the conditions of the Board are met, CHICKEN OUTLET AT THIRD AND recommend approval. ALVARADO Lynn Monnie Cebula, Administrative Analyst for the Community Development Department, reported that at its meeting of July 6, 1977, the Design Review Board imposed limitations on signing for the new structure such as the elimination of the sign along the sides of the building and the elimination of the bucket on the monument sign. Member Hyde questioned if all the conditions were acceptable to the applicant. Ms. Cebula responded that Mr. Carlson confirmed this and would so revise the plans. July 7, 1977 -4- Member Cox commented on the elimination of the handicapped space and its relocation. Di rector Desrochers responded that because of the traffic circulation pattern, Public Works felt its new location would provide a smoother flow. Member Cox asked if the discrimination clause included discrimination against sex. t~ember Hobel added if it was necessary in all owner participation agreements. Speci a 1 Counsel Reed responded that it was mandated by State law that all contracts carry a discrimination clause; the one found in the City's contracts is copied directly from the State In answer to Member Hobel's question concerning the monitoring agent for the enforcement of this item, Special Counsel Reed stated that this gives the renter an independent course of action against against the developer. Should the Agency wish to intervene, it gives them the power of action. Member Hobel questioned the width of the sidewalk and curb work proposed. Director Desrochers responded that the estimated new improvements would only extend to G Street. Should the improvements continue further south, a clause has been inserted in the Owner Participation Agreement to allow this. 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, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 8. RESOLUTION NO. 90 As a prerequisite to the implementation of the APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR La Jolla/Collins and Agency's redevelopment of the APPRAISAL SERVICES BY 16+ acres in the Town Centre, appraisals establishing MESSRS. JOHNSON AND vaTue of real property must be established. It is ROBERTS IN THE TOWN proposed to allocate funds for two independent CENTRE PROJECT valuations of each of the parcels. Toward this end, the Agency has entered into agreements with Mr. Lee C. Johnson and Mr. Tom Roberts under separate contracts. In order to reduce costs, common market data (comparable sales) and survey information is permissable and can be obtained jointly. The appraisals must contain information required by the County of San Diego and the Superior Courts. Upon receipt of the appraisals, an independent review is required prior to establishing a price to be offered the owner. One fourth of the fees has been allocated from Block Grant monies; the remaining from a loan from the City with reimbursement from La Jolla/Collins; advance money and the subsequent sale of tax allocation bonds. July 7, 1977 -5- Member Scott asked for an explanation of how the appraisers were chosen and if appraisers had territorial rights. Director Desrochers replied that the contract was not let out to bid. However, the City Attorney, Special Council and staff contacted various appraisers to submit an analysis of their work and fees and upon evaluating the proposal selected Mr. Johnson and Mr. Roberts. Special Counsel Reed added that these two appraisers had been selected because of their professionalism, experience in different aspects of condemnation and the expertise in the technicalities of the pa rce 1 s . Mr. Keagy, attorney,and also experience in condemnation proceedings had also given his approval of the two. Relative to rating appraisers, Mr. Reed responded that they have a rating system with titl e. Both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Roberts are in the top, respected by the courts and other professionals. Motion made It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried to accept the report, authorize the work to proceed and request a loan from the City relative to the appraisals in the development site. Acting Executive Director Asmus noted that the loan from the City must be acted upon by the City Council and would be place on the Council docket for July 12, 1977 as an item of unanimous consent. 9. STATUS REPORT At Agency direction, staff presented a written BLOCK GRANT ALLEY report on the proposed alleys to be improved with IMPROVEMENTS. Block Grant monies. On a locator map, the alleys indicated were: one in the rehabilitation area between G and Madrona; another between Church and Del Mar and the last alley south of Madrona between Third and Del Mar. Director Desrochers reported that the last alley has had the most interest in that it runs behind La Bell a Pi zza and could require the undergrounding of a storm dra in. Chairman Hyde questioned if anything could be legally done to enforce the maintenance of landscaping in t the project area. Special Counsel Reed responded that the City has all the powers in this area as throughout the City and is under the coordination of the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Member Scott commented on whether or not the improvements are at all necessary. He felt that these improvements were not consistent with City policy and suggested that the Agency tour the area. Director Desrochers explained that these were the only alleys in a rehabilitation area and were meant to encourage other upgrading projects. July 7, 1977 -6- Motion made It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Egdahl and unanimously carried to hold this matter until the Agency has inspected the alleys. 10. STATUS REPORT In a ,written report, Director Desrochers reported DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE that the Design Review Board has reviewed two more sets of plans; that being the Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet and a change of use to offices. Motion made It was moved by Member Hyde, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried to accept the report. MEMBERS COMMENTS It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Member Cox Executive Session and unanimously carried to adjourn to Executive Session following the regular meeting to discuss possible litigation. Television Rebuttal Chai,rman Hyde reported that on a television editorial on Channel 39, a gentleman spoke against the County court site asking the Board of Supervisors to re- consider locating the courts in the Chula Vista. Chairman stated that he had contacted the station in regard to rebuttal time and was informed he would be allowed one minute to rebutt the arguement. Further, the station manager stated he would look further into the matter and the Chairman, in turn, invited him to look over the site and the proposed facil iti es. Meeting with Chairman Hyde informed the Agency that he, along Port District with the Community Development Director and Commissioner Special Counselor City Attorney, will meet with the Port District Commissioner, Bob Campbell, on July 14th in regards to the Bayfront Project. Enforcement of Member Scott commented on the lack of enforcement Landscaping Maintenance relative to landscaping in the redevelopment project. After further discussion, it was moved by Member Moti on made Scott, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried to direct staff to investigate means in which to insure that property is maintained at the degree required by the Zoning Manual. Co 11 ins Proj ect Member Egdahl inquired whether or not the La Jolla Collins project had a timetable and if there was not some type of reassurance staff could give tenants relative to a notice to vacate or otherwise. Director Desrochers reported that there was no problem through the Christmas season and stated that staff would attempt to work with every merchant concerning the new development. He suggested perhaps another newsletter be issued. July 7, 1977 -7- Motion made It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried to have staff hold another meeting with property owners in the proposed development site in order to inform both tenants and owners on what is happening. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 7:38 p.m. and from there to the next regularly scheduled meeting of August 4, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. / ary