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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1978/08/03 7:36 PM MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday - 7:36 p.m. August 3, 1978 A regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date, beginning at 7:36 p.m., following a joint adjourned regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, 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, Administrative Analyst Sanseverino, Assistant Planner Welch ALSO PRESENT Richard logob, Joe Street, Jr., Robert Pierre, Gene Hargraves ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT: MAP OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION For Redevelopment Agency Members I review, a map of the Town Centre I area has been prepared. Agency-owned properties depicted on the map have been numbered and iden- tified by the names of the previous owners. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried to approve the report. ITEM NO. 5 - REPORT: DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN RICHARD G. lOGOB AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY During the course of negotiations, it became apparent to incorporate a financing plan for the commercial as well as the housing portion into the agreement. Therefore, a 3D-day extension has been requested. Community Development Director Desrochers reported that the plan has been taken to the Bank of America headquarters in San Francisco for their review. He and Speci a 1 Counsel Reed have also talked extensively with the Agency's financial advisors at Stone & Youngberg. A Disposition & Development Agreement (DDA) for the apartment- condominium and the commercial phases will enhance our chances of obtaining a UDAG grant. At this moment, it appears reasonable to expect either the Bank or our financing advisors to obtain the required private/public financing package. Mr. Desrochers reiterated that at the Agency meeting of July 13, Member Scott questioned arrangements with one financial consultant. Presently, there are two such firms competing for this work. The director requested the postponement of items 6, 7 and 8 with regard to SB99 bonds until the total financing arrangements are resolved. Chairman H{de stated that in order notto hold up DDA discussions, if it were pos- sibl~ not 0 wait a full month to the next Redevelopment Agency meeting. Upon discussion of this situation, it was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Cox, and unanimously carried that following each City Council meeting, a Special Redevelopment Agency meeting convene in order for staff to present a report on the progress of the logob development. 8/3/78 -2- Redeve lopment Agency Meeti ng August 3, 1978 It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and discussion of items 6, 7 and 8 be continued at the Agency meeting of September 7, 1978. ITEM NO. 9 - REPORT: ORANGE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Community Development Director Desrochers suggested to Agency members that since representatives from Orange Development Company were not present at this time, dis- cussion on this item be held over until their arrival. Mr. Zogob arrived at this time (7:43 p.m.). Chairman Hyde explained to Mr. Zogob the action taken by the Agency to schedule meetings after each City Council meeting so that if any developments occur which action could be taken on, they could be acted upon more quickly. ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT: JOE STREET PROPERTY Mr. Robert E. Pierre from La Jolla, re)resenting the Street family and the Bay Boulevard Corporation (in organization of San Diego, reported that they are nego- tiating to lease the two contiguous parcels at E Street and I-5, for the purpose of constructing a new theme park for Ramada Inns. This development will consist of a dinner house, first-class restaurant and banquet facility (approximately 13,000 square feet), 200-room motel and RV park containing approximately 75 parking spaces. It is hoped that final agreements will be completed within the next 30 days. Community Development Director Desrochers explained the development mentioned by Mr. Pierre would be part of an Owner Participation Agreement that Agency members would consider in the future and later the Coastal Commission would review. The di rector cl arifi ed that nothing wi 11 be final i zed until the Agency approves the Owner Participation Agreement. The actual design review would be provided by the Planning Commission but prior to negotiating a lease with Ramada, they would like to have the Agency's input of this concept. The Agency was informed that opening for this project is anticipated for June, 1979. The project will be funded as a single entity, costing around $7 million. Actual construction time will be six to seven months. It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to approve the report. ITEM NO. 9 - REPORT: ORANGE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Mr. Gene Hargraves, Orange Development Company, reported favorably that they have a definite commitment from TraveLodge for a 100-room motel on the southerly portion of the p rope rty. A fast-food facility, coffee shop and dinner house operation is pl anned for the remainder of the parcel. Mr. Hargraves indicated that they now have commitments from the possible tenants but have not selected the operators at this time. In response to Chairman Hyde's inquiry on the timeframe, Mr. Hargraves replied nine to twelve months for completion, with construction commencing anywhere from 8/3/78 -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting August 3, 1978 90 to 100 days. The project is not before the Coastal Commission due to the fact that Agency approval is necessary before the Commission will consider it and the plans required for consideration are not yet prepared. Member Cox commented that since we are having concurrent meetings with the City Council during the month of September, if the restaurant determination has been made, it coul d be announced at that time and th e Agency coul d proceed to Phase I I of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the Orange County firm. Agency members expressed their thanks to Mr. Hargraves for his cooperation and indicated they were looking forward to the tour set for Saturday morning. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Egdahl and unanimously carried to accept the report. ITEM NO. 11 - REPORT: LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) PROGRESS Changes as directed by the Redevelopment Agency for reinstituting the beaches and defining the use of the expansion area as a recreational park have been incorporated into the preliminary Local Coastal Program. The draft is now ready for distribution and Agency review at their meeting of September 7, 1978. After this review, the draft LCP will be changed to reflect the public comments and any additional input from the Redevelopment Agency. If their are no major changes, the preparation and printing of the final LCP can be completed during the week of September 18. Official submission of the final LCP to the Regional Coastal Commission will be during the last week of September or the first week in October. After their review, the hearing by the Regional Coastal Commission should be by the end of October or early November. Upon completion of the Regional Coastal Commission's hearings, it will be approximately one month before the hearings with the State Commission. Final determination on the LCP should be rendered by the end of the calendar year. It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried to accept the report. ITEM NO. 12 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH --;£- I '3 Y CARROLL & PENDLETON, ASSOCIATES On July 12, 1977, City Council approved Resolution No. 8714 accepting a proposal from Carroll & Pendleton, Associates, to audit City records for fiscal years 1977-78, 1978-79 and 1979-80. This proposal included the agreement to audit the Bayfront Redeve lopment Proj ect. The audit is required due to the issuance of tax allocation bonds. The audit should be available for Agency and public review by the October Agency meet i ng . It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried to accept the report. MEMBERS' COMMENTS In response to Member Gillow's question on the critical habitat situation, Community Development Coordinator Boyd commented that the progress made to date in reference to the Corps' project is that they have completed the consultation and are now pro- 8/3/78 -4- Redevelopment Agency Meeting August 3, 1978 ceeding with their project requesting authorization from Congress as it has been designed (i.e. not eliminating anything west of I-5). Staff, at the same time, is proceeding with the publication of the draft EIS for Tidelands Avenue. A favorable compromise has not been reached with various wildlife agencies, but the draft EIS will be printed. We are waiting for authorization from the Federal Highway Admin- istration to print that draft and that authorization is expected within the next week or two. Member Gillow commended the Community Development Department staff for their excellent job. Chairman Hyde reported that at the Project Area Committee meeting this date, the subject was brought up about the processing time for projects concerning redevelop- ment. It looks like there will be some serious problems from the staffing stand- point with regard to plan checking procedures. This process is time-consuming and staffing problems are eminent simply because of the current workload. The Chairman pointed out that it might be appropriate for the Agency to agree to provide funds to hire additional temporary help for whatever length of time is necessary to sup- plement City staff to be used for expediting processing of the projects in various redevelopment areas. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Gillow and unanimously carried that if staffing problems do occur, funds be allocated to hire additional help to supplement City staff to expedite project processing. Chairman Hyde commented that the Project Area Committee also expressed concern with regard to street development on Third Avenue. There is great worry and concern among Third Avenue merchants about disruption of their businesses when construction on Third Avenue begins. It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Egdahl and unanimously carried that staff brief the Agency at an appropriate time on their plans for carrying out the street improvements on Third Avenue. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to the e County tour on Saturday, August 5 and the regularly scheduled Redevelo g meeting of September 7, 1978. Secretary 8/3/78 -