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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1978/09/26 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday - 7:50 p.m. September 26, 1978 A special meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date durin9 the regular City Council meeting in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, beginning at 7:50 p.m. with the following MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Boyd ALSO PRESENT Messrs. Richard Zogob and Paul Engstrand 1. a. PUBLIC HEARING: This being the time and place as advertised, Chairman CONSIDERATION OF DISPOSITION Hyde opened the public hearing. & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHULA VISTA Community Development Director Desrochers reported that REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND proper notices of the public hearing, as required by RICHARD G. ZOGOB Section 33433 of the Community Redevelopment Law were sent out to all interested parties and publicized in the local newspaper. Conflict of Interest Member Scott stated he is abstaining from participation in the hearing due to the fact that the financing pl an for the redevelopment will be done by his employer, Merri 11 Lynch. Mr. Desrochers briefly reviewed the changes in the Agreement made since the members reviewed the document at a special workshop session on Saturday, September 23, 1978. He then discussed the background of the proposals for the redevelopment of this area and the proposal of Richard G. Zogob now before the Agency for consideration. Agency discussion Discussion followed during which Mr. Desrochers answered the members' questions regarding the time and performance schedule of certain steps in the redevelopment process; the financing plan; parking provisions; relocation costs; obligations of the developer. Chula Vista Shopping Member Egdahl noted that the shopping center area was Center (Alpha Beta deleted from the plan and questioned the dollar cost Shopping Center) to the Agency if the owner of the shopping center doesn't want to participate in any way with the redevelopment project improvements. Special Counsel Reed answered that there will have to be a modest amount of screening and landscaping done in the back of the shopping center to make it aesthetically pleasing to the proposed residential construction - the cost for this will be approximately $100,000. 9/26/78 -2- Special Redevelopment Agency Meeting September 26, 1978 Testimonies of merchants Emily Jenkins, South Bay Auto Parts, said she was in- and interested parties formed that her auto parts store coul d stay (in the redevelopment area); however, the machine shop could not which means they will have to relocate. Mrs. Jenkins asked if the Agency can guarantee her that in relocating her business, it will not cost her any money or put her in debt. Mr. W. Jenkins, South Bay Auto Parts, said his store was put there in 1959 and gets good business from Arnold's Garage and Fuson's (adjacent to his store). He reiter- ated his wife's comments asking if they would be forced to go into debt in the relocation process. Mayor Hyde commented that all the property owners' legal rights will be safeguarded during relocation of their businesses and the City will do everything in its power to assist in this matter. Mayor Hyde added that, at this time, no one can assure the property owners that they will not have to incur some debt in relocation due to the fact that perhaps many of them will want larger buildings, etc. Sid Morris, 862 Cedar Avenue, Chula Vista, asked "what's the bottom 1 ine?" He questioned the cost to the tax- payers in approving the development agreement indicating it was beneficial only to the developer, Mr. Zogob. J. D. Peters, a property owner, stated his objection basically because they (merchants) are not apprised of any facts in the matter. James Matherly, Woodlawn Avenue, Chula Vista, concurred with the comments made by Mr. Morris and stated that all costs should be tied down prior to any commitment by the City. Mr. Watson, merchant in the 300 block of Third Avenue, discussed the options available to the property owners indicating that at the time they are told to move, these options will be few and costly. In answer to Mr. Watson's query, Mr. Desrochers explained the time schedule involved in the agreement. Jim Sprague, co-owner of Glenn's Market, Third Avenue, said the business has been there since 1942. He has watched businesses come and go in the area and declared that what was needed was to have the area improved and residential brought in, so that the shopping area will be well-balanced and attractive. 9/26/78 -3- Special Redevelopment Agency Meeting September 26, 1978 Steve Owens, architect, stated he was in favor of the project even though he is not located in the area and not directly affected by it. He discussed the drop in the City's sales tax revenues declaring the develop- ment as proposed was very much needed in this community. Doug Fernius remarked that he just recently located his business on Center Street. He is neither for nor against the project at this time but feels it is very important that the merchants know all the facts especially the time element for relocation of their businesses. Bernard Bernes declared that the approval of the project would, in effect, sacrifice some of the good business people in the downtown area which he felt was an unjust th i ng to do. Ken Wessel, Manager of Goodrich Store, commented that the project was vital to the area. He had reservations about tearing down his store since it was well-constructed and the cost of relocating such a structure would be tremendous. Paul Engstrand, Attorney for Ri chard Zogob, briefly noted the contents of the agreement stating that his client was prepared to meet all the requirements. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, for or against, the hearing was closed. Council discussion Discussion ensued with each Councilman expressing his views on the advantages of the redevelopment project. b. RESOLUTION NO. 138 Offered by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed EXECUTE A DISPOSITION & and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHULA VISTA AYES: Member Hyde, Gillow, Cox, Egdahl REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Noes: None AND RICHARD G. ZOGOB Abstai n: Member Scott ADJOURNMENT Chai rman Hyde adj()umed the meeti ng at 9: 12 p.m. 9/26/78