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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1978/01/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday - 7:00 p.m. January 5, 1978 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 Cox, Egdahl, Hobel, Scott Members Absent: None STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Boyd ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present to approve the minutes of December 15, 1977. ITEM NO. 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 100 - AUTHORIZING APPRAISAL SERVICES IN THE BAY FRONT PROJECT WITH LEE C. JOHNSON AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $6,000 It has been the Agency's intention, since the inception of the Bayfront Project, to promote redevelopment through Owner Participation on the properties along Bay Boulevard from the Marsh to F Street. Except for Anthony's restaurant, no renewal has taken place for the past three years. Upon the Agency's concurrence of a more positive stance toward redevelopment, a new policy was formulated in October whereby owners were notified that steps toward acquisition would be taken if pro- gress hadn't been made within a three month period. Significant actions have taken place in regards to properties owned by Messrs. Street, Campbell, and Collins, but the realization that redevelopment is forthcoming is not assured. Under these circumstances, it is apparent that a real estate appraisal be conducted on the subject properties. By Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 59, a master real estate appraisal services agreement was entered into between the Agency and the Lee C. Johnson Co. Under the above-mentioned resolution, it is requested that the Lee C. Johnson Co. be authorized to conduct the real estate appraisals accordin9 to the master agreement, with completion set for 60 days, for an amount not to exceed $6,000 (funds having been appropriated out of approved Bayfront Project Budget 241-2410-5201). 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: AYES: Members Scott, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Members Cox, Hobel Member Hobel arrived at this time (7:05 p.m.). 1/5/78 -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting January 5, 1978 ITEM NO. 3 - REPORT: CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION As indicated last month, a conference to discuss the three major environmental issues relating to the Bayfront was held at Laguna Niguel on January 4, 1978. Those in attendance from this City were Mayor Hyde, Community Development Director Desrochers, Assistant Director of Planning Williams, and Community Development Coordinator Boyd. There were approximately 35 people from other agencies in attendance. The absence of the Recovery Team members from this meeting was noted. Community Development Coordinator Boyd informed the Agency that the City was able to secure concessions from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. He noted that there was agreement on several factors concerning the proposed Bayfront plan. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service indicated no objections in relation to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for development of Gunpowder Point as proposed in the Bayfront Redevelopment Project Plan. They were also in agreement with the development of the upland areas east of Vener Pond/Vener Marsh and south of Sweetwater Marsh. The proposed reconstitution of the F/G Street marsh was also deemed compatible. As far as the development of the D Street fill, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service agreed to the development of the eastern portion of the fill, but suggested that approximately 2/3's of the fill not be developed due to the existing nesting site of the Least Tern. Moving the location of the nesting areas of the Least Tern as far west as possible was suggested but the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service would not be receptive to such an idea unless the City could prove such an effort would be successful. In addition, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will oppose any intrusion by Tide- lands Avenue into Sweetwater Marsh because it serves as critical habitat for the Light-footed Clapper Rail. For a similar reason they have objection to the con- struction of the on-ramp and off-ramp on the I5/54 Interchange. The concessions by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service make possible the development of a portion of the Bayfront. However, the details of such development will have to be resolved with the Coastal Commission through the preparation of the Local Coastal Program before any development can occur. Member Cox arrived at this time (7:08 p.m.). Those in attendance at the meeting in Laguna Niguel expressed concern over the absence of the Recovery Team members, noting that they had also declined invita- tions to the December 1 meeting. Chairman Hyde stated that the Agency needs to decide upon a strategy from this point on. We should proceed along the lines of preparing the plan for submission to the Coastal Commission and contact Gruen Gruen + Associates in regards to the impact of the problems involved and the fact that it appears we will be stalemated for some time. It was the consensus opinion of the other Agency members to proceed full force with the total plan and its submission to the Regional Coastal Commission. At the same time, the City should solicit support from whatever political bodies we can. Chairman Hyde made the following observations in reference to proceeding with the development plan: (1) the City should adhere to the plan; (2) the City should 1/5/78 -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting January 5, 1978 pursue the plan to the Coastal Commission indicating that the D Street fill is a clouded area; (3) the City should contact Gruen Gruen + Associates. It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present to direct staff to continue with the adopted plan of the Agency through the Coastal Commission process. It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present to direct staff to obtain from various agencies, who have taken positions different from our plan, documented information so that staff can evalu- ate their next move. It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present to direct staff to advise Gruen Gruen + Assoéiates immediately of the developments that have occurred and ask for thèir opinion as to what the impact of prolonged delay of development on the D Street fill will have on the plan to develop the balance of the Bayfront plan. It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT: BONITA PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER As directed by the Redevelopment Agency at its, December meeting, staff has conferred with both the County of San Diego and the City of National City in an attempt to learn the status of the proposed Bonita Plaza Shopping Mall in National City. A determination has been made that: (1) the former golf course is owned by the City of National City; (2) the actual building site (footprint) of the mall stores is owned by May Co. development; (3) National City is in the process of attempting to mitigate problems associated with the initial E.I.R.; (4) construction requires extensive site preparation work which requires a 12-month period for completion; (5) sometime in the future the County Board of Supervisors will consider an open space easement and the park site. Until revised drawings and a new E.I.R. are received, County staff will not be able to continue their evaluation; (6) construc- tion is not yet scheduled; (7) aside from May Co., other tenants include J.C. Penney, Mervyn's and a store yet to be named. The Agency has recommended that staff review any new plans that may be issued and comment upon the revised E.I.R. as to the pos- sible effects on the City of Chula Vista and to keep them informed as to these efforts. It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. ITEM NO.5-RESOLUTION NO. 102 - APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STEPHENS KRENZER FOR REAL ESTATE CONSULTING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT At its December 15th Agency meeting, staff was instructed to submit a resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $2,500 for Real Estate Acquisition services. In order to assist in the reconciling of appraisals and other necessary work rela- tive to the acquisition of parcels in the Town Centre focus area, it was recommended that the County of San Diego be contacted. Mr. Stephens Krenzer, a former National City, Los Angeles and State employee is semi-retired and comes highly recommended for Real Estate consulting services and is able to commence services upon the Agency's request. U~m -4- Redevelopment Agency Meeting January 5, 1978 Offered by Member Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Hobel, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO.6 _ RESOLUTION NO. 103 - RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 68, CERTIFYING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-78-29 AND ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MESSRS. ADAMS AND DICKERSON FOR 470 THIRD AVENUE It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried by those present to delay discussion of this item until the Agency's examination of the plans for the subject location. ITEM NO. 7 - REPORT: NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH MR. ZOGOB SOUTH BAY COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER Town Centre Focus Area - As of this date Mr. Zogob's planner/architect has met with the Town Centre Project Area Committee and the Design Review Board. Mr. Zogob himself is studying the present situation, the status of existing buildings and the potential desires of owner participants. (Further discussion on this subject was held during executive session following the Agency meeting.) South Bay County Regional Center - The Agency will be asked to consider documents in the next 30 days, necessary to fund and construct the Center. The firm of O'Melveny and Meyers is preparing the legal documents, while Stone & Youngberg provides the financing arrangements. The contractors are presently moving mobile offices on the site and within a short time actual site preparation should follow. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. MEMBER'S COMMENTS Third Avenue Improvements _ Director Desrochers indicated that the City has not gone to bid yet. Bidding on the F Street widening is anticipated for the beginning of February. CALTRANS' approval is expected within one week; that will allow con- struction to begin on F Street by the middle of March. Third and H Streets _ In regards to the painted or traffic islands here, Mr. Desrochers informed the Agency that the Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt met with the Town Centre Project Area Committee to explain how an attempt to solve the problem is being studied. Recommendation for the Agency's review is not available at this time. It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried by those present to recess the meeting in order the review the Adams/Dickerson plans (7:44 p.m.). The meeting reconvened at 7:54 p.m. 1/5/78 -5- Redevelopment Agency Meeting January 5, 1978 ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 103 Mr. Desrochers noted that the parking space allocation has been met. It was ob- served that the office and apartment buildings share the same parkin~ lot and there are a sufficient number of spaces. It was also pointed out during t e Design Review Board review process, that during the day the apartment spaces would be vacated al- lowing parking for the businesses. Offered by Member Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Egdahl, Scott, Cox, Hobel, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. to executive session until the next regularly scheduled meeting of February 2, 1978. 1/5/78