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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1977/09/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Ihursday . September 1,1977 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 Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following: MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Hyde, Members Scott, Cox, Hobel Members Absent: Member Egdahl STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Asmus, Special Counsel Reed, City Attorney Lindberg, Community Development Director Desrochers Secretary Adele Sarmiento was introduced to the Agency members. ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimouslY carried by those present that on page 7, last line of Item 8, the words "Negotiations Agreement" be deleted and the word "negotiations" be inserted. It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried by those present to approve the minutes, as corrected, for the meeting of August 4, 1977. ITEM NO. 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 94 - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND WESTEC SERVICES, INC., FOR THE PREPARATION OF PHASE II OF BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR PRESENTATION TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION AND APPROPRIATING OF FUNDS FROM THE BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FUND Phase I of Bayfront Development Plans, for presentation to the California Coastal Commission, involved the development of a work program that would detail work to be completed prior to the City's presentation of its Local Coastal Plan to the Regional Coastal Commission. The key to preparing the Local Coastal Plan will be to clearly and convincingly demonstrate that the Bayfront Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the policies contained in Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. Under Phase II, there are several areas that will require additional investigation in order to demonstrate that the Bayfront Plan is consistent with the Coastal Act. These areas include land use, evaluation of residential uses, evaluation of the feasibility of pro- viding lower cost recreation and housing facilities, justification for the con- struction of Tidelands Avenue across the Sweetwater Marsh, and mitigation measures that will be required for marsh preservation. It is~prop(jsedto appropriate a total of.$19,140 for the contract, representing tb~fee of $17,400, plus 10%, with the 10% intended to be used conditionally for attendance by the Consultant at the Coastal Commission hearings, if appropriate. Members voiced their concern that the City Charter provisions govern the conduct of the Agency's meetings. Special Counsel Reed explained that, under State law govern- ing the Agency, a 4/5ths vote is not required for an appropriation. -1- ..~ "---."--- Offered by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by the unanimous con- sent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hyde, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: Members Hobel and Egdah1 ITEM NO. 3 - REPORT: COMPACTION STUDY ON D STREET FILL , The geotechnical investigation of the private development areas on the Chu1a Vista Bayfront by Southern California Testing Laobratory determined that a substantial amount of surcharging will be necessary for the development of the D Street fill area and recommended that a test surcharge program be established at the earliest time. It will not be possible to proceed with development on the D Street fill without a surcharging plan. The approximate cost of this test program is $20,000. The staff intends to negotiate with the Santa Fe Land Development Corporation for them to contribute to the cost of the test program. Staff will present a contract for the completion of a test surcharge program at the October Redevelopment Agency meeting. Member Hobel arrived at this time and noted that he had read the information on this item. It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted. ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT: STATUS OF BAYFRONT DEVELOPMENT Joe Street Property - The continuance of the wrecking yard use on the Street property is due for review at the October meeting of the Agency. Regarding litigation now underway involving Mr. Street, staff will present a recommendation at the October meeting. The adjacent property to the north will be available for de- velopment under the auspices of the Security and Exchange Commission Receivership. In effect, this means that approximately 7 contiguous acres at Bay Boulevard and E Street should be available for restaurant and motel development. Following discussion of other properties used as wrecking yards in the area, it was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Hobe1 and unanimously carried by those present, that a report be brought back to the Agency to see what is being done on phasing out the wrecking yards on Bay Boulevard. Santa Fe - Staff is arranging a meeting in Los Angeles in September to discuss various developer interests and to discuss the reports prepared by Gruen Gruen + Associates and Wilsey and Ham. Also, the Community Development Director has arranged to meet with officials at the firm's headquarters in Chicago after the NAHRO Conference in Minneapolis. Japanese Industry - The joint Chu1a Vista/National City proposal was submitted to the State of California by Supervisor Hamilton, meeting with Mr. Richard Silberman, Director of the State Business and Transportation Agency, in Sacramento. Locally, staff will work through the Supervisor's Office and the Economic Development Corporation in San Diego relative to responses to inquiries. -2- 9/1/77 Other Develo~ers - Staff reported that developer interest continues. Resolution of the 1itigatlon and the Coastal Commission Certification will help us in our effort to get the program moving. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried by those present, that the report be accepted. ITEM NO. 5 - REPORT: ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AREA The Archaeological Survey conducted by Regional Environmental Consultants (Recon) has been submitted to staff and is complete except for the omission of the results of the radiometric age-dating of the shellfish, which will be completed in several months. The results will be forwarded for inclusion in the report. It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried by those present. that the report be accepted and that the staff be instructed that the berm at the northern edge be included as part of the archaeological reserve. Member Hobel requested that the Agency refer to Item 4 and explained that the local site is not the only one being considered throughout the State. ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 95 - RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 83 AND APPROVING OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR 390 DEL MAR AVENUE After entering into an Owner Participation Agreement for the construction of a 4-unit apartment building at 390 Del Mar Avenue. within the Town Centre project. the plans for the building were approved by the Design Review Board and all condi- tions accepted by the applicant. Before construction began, the property was sold and the new owner has decided to proceed with the plans submitted by the original owners. Therefore, a new Owner Participation Agreement is necessary. Offered by Member Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote. to-wit: AYES: Members Cox, Hyde, Scott. Hobel Noes: None Absent: Member Egdah1 ITEM NO. 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 96 - AUTHORIZING THE LAND USE POLICY FOR THE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT The Redevelopment Plan states a broad range of goals and objectives. In addition. the Design Manual for the project is used as a guide in furthering the goals and objectives. A general policy concerning the types of uses should now be established. This proposed policy, with assistance of staff, has been developed and approved by the Project Area Committee. which has been given the responsibility to review questionable uses. All applicants, however, have the right to appeal to the Agency. In response to Members' inquiries, clarification was provided by staff on the uses not allowed regarding card rooms other than bridge studios. and used car sales. Offered by Member Scott. the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present. passed and adopted by the following vote. to-wit: -3- 9/1/77 -_.,_..._-_.~._------~-_.- AYES: Members Scott, Hyde, Cox. Hobel Noes: None Absent: Member Egdahl ITEM NO. 8 - REPORT: STATUS OF LA JOLLA/COLLINS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT La Jolla/Collins Development Company is preparing owner participation criteria and the Director of Community Development stated that staff will be meeting next week regarding this criteria. La Jolla/Collins are still genuinely in the project and the Executive Board of a super-drug inspected the site and wanted verification that they are still in the running. They cannot sign an agreement for another 60 days. but are still interested in the site. It was moved by Member Scott. seconded by Member Hobel and carried unanimously by those present. that the report be accepted. It was moved by Chairman Hyde. seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried by those present, that the Agency go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis- cussing litigation. At this time. the Members concurred that Item No.2 be reconsidered in light of the 3/5ths vote. Discussion was held. with Member Hobe1 indicating an "Aye" vote. The Secretary was instructed to indicate in the records that Item No.2 (Resolution No. 94 appropriating funds) received a 4/5ths majority vote for approval. Member Hobe1 commented on the Japanese industry site. saying that a lot of the articles in the newspapers are premature, as there are legislative hurdles to be worked out. It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried by those present, that the Community Development Director contact the City Manager and see what can be done to police the alleyways in the Town Centre area within the authority the City has to get them cleaned up. The meeting was recessed to the Executive Session at 7:32 P.M., with Chairman Hyde commenting that after the Executive Session, the Agency would recess while a City Council meeting convened. The Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 7:52 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 97 - ACCEPTING THE LOAN OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN THE SUM OF $150.000 FOR IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Offered by Member Cox. the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present. passed and adopted by the following vote. to-wit: AYES: Members Cox. Hyde, Hobe1, Scott Noes: None Absent: Member Egdahl The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 P.M. to the regular Redevelopment Agency meeting of October 6. 1977. ~£ ~/, ~...., ..~- p," 1 ,. ,- ""'h'c,. ,"CO,,,, -4- 9-1-77