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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1978/06/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday - 7:00 p.m. June 1, 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 Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following: MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members HObel, Cox, Scott Members Absent Member Egdahl STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, City Attorney Lindberg, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Boyd, Administrative Analysts Cebula and Sanseverino ALSO PRESENT Mr. Gene Hargraves representing Orange Development GIDmpany; Mr. Dick Zogob; Steve Owens, Al Houtkamp, Nòrma Kemery and Kitty Raso (Town Centre Development Corporation members) ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried by those present to approve the minutes of the Workshop Meeting of April 26, 1978, the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1978, and the Special Meeting of May 16, 1978 as mailed. ITEM NO. 2 - REPORT: a. Orange Development Company b. Street Property a. Orange Development Company At the Special Redevelopment Agency Meeting of May 16, 1978, Agency members expressed the desire to learn more about this firm since they are parties to a negotiation agree- ment with the Agency. Representing Orange Development Company tonight is Mr. Gene Hargraves. He apologized to the Agency for the Company's absence at the previous meeting. Mr. Hargraves explained that he is the sole owner and President of Western Bankers Investment Corporation. A resume of the corporaU,on's development projects was made available for the Agency's review. Mr. Hargraves proceeded to discuss these projects totaling $45,620,000. It was noted that the Hemet Restaurant-Motel five-acre project was most closely related to the Bayfront project.in that acquisition of property and tenants is proposed. Discussion ensued on the types of businesses to be located in the development area (i .e. coffee houses, fast-food, etc.). Member Scott suggested taking a tour to see the development accomplished by the firm. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present to schedule a guided tour of the properties on a Saturday morning; possibly June 24th when all members would be present. b. Street Property It was reported that progress is being made toward the development of the site. Mr. Street will present a proposal to Agency members at the July Redevelopment Agency Meeting. 611178 -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting June 1, 1978 It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. Further discussion ensued in regards to a trip to Orange County. Members felt that it might give them a better idea of the workings of the Orange Development Company. ITEM NO. 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 121 - APPROVING GUIDELINES FOR CHANGE IN POLICY OF OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS IN TOWN CENTRE As a result of the pending Code change (City Code Section 12.24 - Requiring the installation of public improvements when remodeling or construction exceeds $5,000 takes place) and the unknown future of tax increment monies, the Community Development Director recommends two changes: 1) Revise the level of estimated expenditure for an Owner Participation Agreement from $20,000 to $10,000; and, 2) require the installation of public improvements as deemed necessary by the Executive Director of the Redevelop- ment Agency. This requirement could also be fulfilled by posting a bond or lien. 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: Member Scott, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Member Egdahl ITEM NO. 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 122 - CERTIFYING NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR IS-78-62 AND ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MR. RONALD KOMENDERA FOR 335 H STREET An 8,000 square foot office building is being proposed by Mr. Ronald Komendera for the vacant parcel at 335 H Street. On May 10, 1978, the Design Review Board recommended that the Redevelopment Agency approve the conceptual plans of the building. Offered by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Hyde, Hobel, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: Member Egdahl ITEM NO. 5 - REPORT: LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LDC) For the past few months Agency staff has been working with the Small Business Adminis- tration (SBA) and businesspersons on Third Avenue concerning the formation of a local development corporation. On Thursday, May 18, approximately 25 persons with a business or personal interest in Third Avenue met and voted to form a Local Development Corpora- tion and elect an Executive Committee. Since that time the Executive Committee has met several times; the By-Laws have been adopted as final. Community Development Coordinator Boyd informed the Agency that a meeting scheduled for June 8 will be held to discuss the articles of incorporation for the Town Centre Development Corporation. Special Counsel Reed added that after the corporation's by-laws are sent to the Secretary of State for review, it will take approximately one week for ratification. 6/1/78 -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting June 1, 1978 It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. ITEM NO. 6 - a. REPORT: DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - FOCUS AREA b. RESOLUTION NO. 123 - SETTING TIME, PLACE AND DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MASTER PLAN FOR TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA AND DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RICHARD G. ZOGOB ET AL In a letter directed to the Community Development Director, Special Counsel Reed sug- gested that the Agency be requested to schedule a joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency public hearing for the July Agency meeting in order to further discuss this agreement. After extensive review between Mr. Reed and City Attorney Lindberg, it was felt that the first part of the hearing should be on the Master Development Plan (Mr. Zogob's proposal as reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board), and that all affected property owners be given an opportunity to be heard. The second part of the hearing should be on the Disposition & Development Agreement itself. Financial commitments are being secured by the developer; also, staff has been inves- tigating Redevelopment Residential Revenue Bonds as a source of funding for the resi- dential development. The firm of Stone & Youngberg is assisting staff in this new financing method for renewal projects. Full discussion ensued in regards to financing. Mr. Zogob reported that he has met with representatives from two prospective financial institutions interested in the project. The outlook appears positive and a pro forma is being put together. In response to Agency members' questions on progress of the Bernes/Isham situation, Mr. Desrochers stated that he has heard nothing from either property owner. Members were informed though that Mr. Isham is satisfied now that he has leased storage space, on a temporary basis from the City, in the old Mr. Jat building. ITEM NO. 7 - REPORT: TRADE SCHOOL PROPERTY At the Redevelopment Agency meeting of May 4th, Member Cox questioned staff about the condition of the property at F and Garrett Streets formally the location of the old Trade Schoo 1 . The parcel is now in escrow to a local doctor and development company. A 30,000 + square foot office building is planned for the site and the investors have hired PauT McKim, A.I.A., as their architect. Mr. McKim has met with City staff to discuss the property. The method and amount of on-street parking spaces is still in the preliminary discussion stages. Member Scott noted that the Parking District appears not to be able to finance the acquisition of more parking lots. This being the case, he suggested that perhaps all new buildings in the area provide for the standard amount of parking. In response to Chairman Hyde's comments on parking district exemptions, City Attorney Lindberg stated that there is no legal reason for exemptions. After further discussion on parking district requirements, it was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report and to consider the matter further at a workshop session. 6/1178 -~ Redevelopment Agency Meeting June 1, 1978 ITEM NO. 8 - RESOLUTION NO. 124 - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSED TOWN CENTRE II REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND RELATED DOCUMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION RESOLUTION NO. 125 - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSED TOWN CENTRE II REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND RELATED DOCUMENTS TO PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION In accordance with State law requirements in regards to the establishment of dates for the public hearing on the Town Centre II Redevelopment Plan, both the Planning Commission and the Project Area Committee must formally report and make a recommendation on it. The Agency should have at its July 6th Redevelopment Agency meeting the formal report and recommendations from both the Commission and the Project Area Committee. The input from these groups as well as from the Agency will be utilized in the publishing of the Redevelopment Plan. Staff has suggested the date of July 13, 1978 be adopted for a public hearing in order to allow for the publication of the required public notice. Both resolutions offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, þassed and adopted by the ~ollowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Scott, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Member Egdahl ITEM NO. 9 - RESOLUTION NO. 126 - CONSENTING TO A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE TOWN CENTRE II REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REPORT AND REQUESTING JULY 13, 1978 AS THE DATE OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SAME Upon completion of the review by the Planning Commission and the Project Area Committee and prior to City Council approval, a Joint Public Hearing in regards to the Redevelop- ment Plan must be held. Therefore, it is recommended that Thursday, July 13, 1978, be set for a joint public hearing (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) on the Plan. 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: Member Cox, Hobel, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Member Egdahl MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Scott wished Member Hobel luck in his future endeavors. Chairman Hyde commented that Mr. Otis Pemberton has been formally appointed to the Project Area Committee for Town Centre #11; ratification of Mr. Joe Ochoa's selection will take place at the next City Council meeting. 6/1/78 -5- Redevelopment Agency Meeting June 1, 1978 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. to Executive Session and the regularly scheduled Redevelopment Agency meeting of July 6, 1978. 6/1178