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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday - 8:18 p.m. May 16, 1978
A special meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was held
beginning at 8:18 p.m. on the above date immediately following the regular City
Council meeting in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Hyde, Members Hobel, Cox, Scott
Members Absent: Member Egdahl
STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director
Desrochers
ITEM NO. 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 119 - AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO
NEGOTIATE WITH ORANGE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS IN A PORTION OF THE BAYFRONT
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Community Development Director Desrochers explainÅ’d that the developer is proposing
to develop a 120-unit motel complex with a restaurant estimated at 7,000 square feet.
Since Coastal Commission, Planning Commission Environmental and Agency reviews are
required, the developer cannot purchase the property; therefore, the Agency, by this
agreement, will purchase the property at the appraised values by June 13, 1978. In
addition, the Agency will institute eminent domain proceedings on the fourth owner,
if necessary, to take possession of the property within 180 days by an immediate
possession order. In answer to Member Scott's query, Mr. Desrochers gave the back-
ground information on the Orange Development Company. He pointed out that No. 2 of
the agreement states that "the developer agrees that it will within the first 60 day
period of the agreement, use its best efforts to procure a tenant for the ...develop-
ment. . . "
Offered by Member Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent
of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Members Hobel, Cox, Scott, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Member Egdahl
ITEM NO. 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 120 - AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES
WITHIN THE BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
In order to proceed with the arrangements as noted in the Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement with Orange Development Company, it is necessary to acquire, under threat
of eminent domain, certain Bay Boulevard properties. Mr. Desrochers reported that
it is not necessary, at this time, to institute condemnation as three of the four
properties involved have agreed to a sale and staff will attempt to negotiate with
the fourth owner.
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, Scott, Hyde, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: Member Egdahl
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ITEM NO. 3 - STAFF REPORT: RECREATION AREA - BAYFRONT LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
Community Development Director Desrochers submitted a written report stating that
the Sedway-Cooke Plan proposed a 35-acre executive golf course for the Bayfront.
Through the years, with the Coastal legislation requirements, this golf course has
been in jeopardy. Mr. Desrochers cited various alternate sites in his report con-
cluding that the Expansion Reserve (17 acres) could be designated as a recreational
center which would be suitable for a small golf course, tennis courts, health club
and commercial recreational center.
It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried by
those present that the staff's recommendation be adopted which is to designate the
Expansion Reserve area of the plan as the recreation area in the Local Coastal Program.
ITEM NO. 4 - STAFF REPORT: MASTER DEVELOPER TOWN CENTRE
A detailed written report was submitted to the Council by Community Development
Director Desrochers, outlining the background of the Town Centre Redevelopment Project
which will complete its second year in August. The staff's recommendations were as
follows:
1. Staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of a Disposition &
Development Agreement with Mr. Zogob for the Focus Area.
2. Staff implement an expedient plan whereby businesses who have to move
can take advantage of programs that will facilitate their relocation.
3. Continue to support the various redevelopment efforts that are now
being implemented.
4. Direct staff to continue efforts to secure UDAG, SBA, Section 312
Rehabilitation loans and other programs that would expedite Third
Avenue redevelopment for the balance of the project area.
5. Staff assist owners Isham and Bernes in the preparation of an Owner
Participation Agreement that meets their criteria as well as that of
the master developer's.
It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried by
those present that the report be accepted.
Meeting with HUD officials - Mr. Desrochers reported on the meeting held with HUD
officials in Denver, Colorado on Monday, May 15, 1978. After reviewing the City's
application, HUD indicated that they wanted an absolute commitment from the private
sector's financial partner - that the institution will finance the project if they
get the grant. Mr. Zogob, the developer, will provide these assurances.
Chairman Hyde reported that the officials felt the project was an excellent one,
and encouraged the City staff to get all the problems solved suggesting that the
current application be withdrawn and a new one submitted in July.
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It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried by
those present that the City withdraw its request for an Urban Development Action
Grant application at this time in preparation for resubmittal.
It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Members Cox and unanimously carried by
those present that the staff prepare a request withdrawing the City's UDAG request
in preparation of submital of a new one at a later date.
LA BELLA PIZZA REQUEST - Mr. Desrochers discussed the request of Mr. Joseph Raso
relative to renovation of the existing La Bella Pizza restaurant on Third Avenue.
He said the staff has no problem with the frontage on Third Avenue, but there may
be a problem with the rear property line as fire requirements would require a solid
walL A patio area was suggested for the back to provide for the open space required.
Mr. Desrochers said he is meeting with staff of Public Works and Planning tommorrow
to discuss the improvements and costs to the alley. After this meeting, the plans
will go to the Design Review Committee.
Mr. Raso discussed the problems associated with the conditions suggested by the
Planning staff.
It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Chairman HYde~d-~mOUSlY carried by
those present that a progress report be given at the;èounciL eting of May 23, 1978.
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