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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1979/03/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday - 7:00 p.m. March 8, 1979 A regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chu1a Vista was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chu1a Vista, California with the following: MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Member Cox, Egdahl, Gi110w, Scott Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Assistant City Manager Asmus, Special Counsel Reed, Agency Attorney Lindberg, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Boyd, Administrative Analyst Sanseverino, Assistant Pl anner We1 ch ALSO PRESENT Steve Owens, Alfredo Araiza, Andrew C. Hall ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried by those present to approve the minutes of February 1, 1979 as mailed. ITEM NO. 2 - REPORT: BAYFRONT FREEWAY SIGN Community Development Coordinator Boyd explained the Agency contracted with Owens/ Araiza Architects several months ago for the design of a Bayfront freeway sign. The architects are working with Bernie Bowens of Dimensional Coordinates to assist in the graphic design. Mr. Boyd indicated Mr. Alfredo Araiza would present the final design (including materials and colors) to the Agency tonight for consideration. Member Cox arrived at this time (7:11 p.m.). Mr. Araiza stated his firm was selected to design an identity structure for the Chu1 a Vi sta Bayfront and that their fi rst i ncl i nati on was to des i gn a structure that was more than a billboard. The architect reported that at a brainstorm session with staff, it was decided that tenants on the Bayfront should be part of the identity structure, and in order to proceed, direction should be established as to the des i gn cou rse. He described the following steps in arriving at a project logo that would then assist him in the design of a sign*: 1. Sun, sail and bird would be more in keeping with the Bayfront area. 2. Relationship of logo to Chula Vista--most of California's coastal cities have similar logos. Since Chula Vista is closer to the border, perhaps some Mexican influence would be appropriate. *Slides were included as part of the architect's presentation along with a colored rendering display. 3/8179 -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 8, 1979 Mr. Araiza told the Agency that a monolithic identity structure identifying the nine tenants on each level of the structure had been reviewed by a member of the Planning staff . Agency members discussed the materials used in the construction of the identity structure. Chairman Hyde remarked that the structure was too elaborate - too busy; that he was not convinced the Mexican influence was in the best interests of the City; and the structure was not to his liking at all. It was moved by Member Scott and seconded by Member Cox that a decision on the design of the Bayfront freeway sign not be made tonight and have it brought back at the Redevelopment Agency meeting in April. Chairman Hyde stated he would like to review the choices that were eliminated before a final decision was made on the identity structure presented tonight. He noted it would be impossible to identify all tenants on one sign. Community Development Coordinator Boyd informed members that according to the Coastal Commission, all highway related uses will be identified on one major sign. Chairman Hyde, speaking against the motion, stated the designs were not satisfactory (through no fault of the designer) and that he would like to see a different approach. The motion to continue the matter for one month was carried by the following vote, to-wi t: AYES: Member Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Gillow Noes: Cha i rman Hyde Absent: None In response to Community Development Director Desrochers's request for clarification of the intent of the motion, Member Scott remarked the Agency would like to take one month to decide whether or not they want what has been presented to them. The basic objection seems to be the rainbow of colors and the Agency feels the tenants in- volved should be able to review the structure. ITEM NO. 3 - STATUS REPORT: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK ON SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY On February 13, 1979, staff met with Port District representatives in their office to discuss the most appropriate land uses for the Bayfront property west of Rohr Industries. At that meeting it was agreed that: the Port District Planning office would identify development alternatives for the Bayfront area; Chula Vista staff would review de- velopment alternatives; the Port District would be requested to include the break- water in the Port District Capital Improvement Program; the Port District staff would act as lead agency in the area's development; and upon completion of the dredging project, the Port District will expedite marina development. 3/8179 -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 8, 1979 It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Egdahl and unanimously carried to accept the report. ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT: LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM UPDATE Chula Vista's LCP was submitted to the San Diego Coast Regional Commission on February 2, 1979. A letter from the commission was received by the City indicating that the LCP was properly submitted and the first public hearing before the Regional Commission is tentatively scheduled for March 30 with final action slated for the end of April. Member Cox questioned the acceptance of the Land Use Plan. Community Development Coordinator Boyd explained that Chula Vista's LCP submittal was intended to serve as both the Land Use Plan and Implementation Measures for the Bayfront development. It was determined by Coastal Commission staff that the submittal is for the Land Use Plan only. This means that the Implementation Measures will have to be submitted under the same procedures followed by the Land Use Plan. Chairman Hyde requested that a letter from the Chula Vista Garden Club indicating their support of Chula Vista's LCP be included as part of the record. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried to accept the report. ITEM NO. 5 - a. RESOLUTION NO. 162 - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TRUST FUND TO ACCOMPLISH DEFEASANCE OF AGENCY OUTSTANDING BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BONDS b. RESOLUTION NO. 163 - ACCEPTING A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR BAY FRONT PROJECT AREA EXPENSES Arrangements have been made through Stone & Youngberg and United California Bank to defease the City's present outstanding Bayfront bonds. The bonds will be assured of repayment because of this method; therefore, the remaining proceeds of the bond issue may be utilized for other activities such as Town Centre. Assembly Bill 405 (merger of redevelopment projects), authored by Assemblyman Deddeh is scheduled to go before the Housing & Community Development Assembly Committee on March 28th. Offered by Member Cox, the reading of the texts was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 164 - AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE BONDS Approval of this resolution will initiate the legal process relative to the sale of SB99 Residential Mortgage Bonds or Notes. This first phase of the sale will provide 3/8/79 -4- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 8, 1979 mortgage financing for I28 condominium units in the Focus Area and the 15 units at Del Mar and G Streets. The bonds or notes are scheduled to be sold prior to May 1st. Member Scott expressed concern that due to a conflict of interest he would abstain from voting on this matter. Special Counsel Reed advised Member Scott that he need not abstain since the Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc. firm was not directly involved in this motion. Mr. Andrew Hall representing Jones, Hall, Hill & White, Agency Bond Counsel, addressed the Agency at this time. He commented that the basic form of resolution has been adopted by many agencies who have issued SB99 bonds. Mr. Hall also discussed the purpose of a strong tax increment flow in the event AB 405 becomes law. Offered by Member Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO. 7 - REPORT: CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES - LETTER OF CREDIT The Agency was provided with a letter from the Bank of America describing the instru- ment proposed to satisfy the requirement relative to approval of the form of security proposed by the developer. This is in accordance with the terms of the Disposition & Development Agreement. It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to accept the report. ITEM NO. 8 - RESOLUTION NO. 165 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD W. WILSON On January 10, 1979, the Town Centre Design Review Board approved development plans for the remodeling and expansion of the New Life Bible Bookstore located at 290 Third Avenue. The submitted conceptual plan is consistent with the Town Centre Design Manual and Redevelopment Plan, and is exempt from the environmental review process. Offered by Member Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO. 9 - REPORT: SOUTH BAY REGIONAL CENTER Agency members were provided with a copy of a letter from the County of San Diego relative to the status of the South Bay Regional Center Project. An investment of over $27 million to be financed by revenue bonds is contemplated. Occupancy for the Court and associated services building is set for May, 1981. 3/8/79 -5- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 8, 1979 It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to accept the report. ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT: REQUEST BY RUBEN BECERRIL TO APPEAL RECOMMENDATION FOR DENIAL BY THE TOWN CENTRE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD This item was withdrawn from the agenda. ITEM NO. 11 - STATUS REPORT: ZOGOB SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE Due to the architect's preparation of plans and permits and the developer's financing schedule, an April 15 construction date is more realistic. Agency members were pro- vided with the Schedule of Performance showing the completed or modified dates. It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Member Egdahl and unanimously carried to accept the report. Community Development Coordinator Boyd informed the Agency that the only difficulty in achieving a groundbreaking at this time is the processing of the Final Map. The Final and Record Maps have not yet been submitted; this process takes about four to five weeks. It was moved by Member Gillow, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried that staff bring back a status report on this item to the Agency in two months. ITEM NO. 12 - STATUS REPORT: TOWN CENTRE I UDAGIFocus Area Development. Chula Vista's UDAG application has an excellent chance for approval if the developer can obtain a more definitive financing commitment. Construction in the Focus Area is scheduled for mid-April. Creaser, Warwick, Grubb. Plans for this $2 million investment are now in plan check with actual construction contemplated to begin in April. Pacific Telephone Company. The design of this $5 million expansion project will incorporate remodeling the existing Third Avenue facade. The architects are F. L. Hope of San Diego. Broccoli Office Building. The applicant will proceed with his original plans of building a two-story structure at Landis Avenue and F Street. La Bella Pizza. No construction plans have been submitted at this time despite the fact that the applicants have been reminded that health and safety codes must be met before actual construction can begin. Special Counsel Reed briefly reported that Mr. Eyres is in the process of drawing up plans and specifications for his development at Del Mar and G Streets. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to accept the report. 3/8/79 -6- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 8, 1979 ITEM NO. 13 - FINANCIAL REPORT A "Summary Report of Receipts & Di sbursements" and an "Assessed Val uation" report were prepared by the Finance Director/Agency Treasurer. The two reports provide information relative to defeasance and tax increment. It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to accept the report. UNANIMOUS_CONSENT ITEM - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $20,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE FOR A PORTION OF TIDELANDS AVENUE On December 28, 1978, the Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution No. 155 appropri- ating $20,000 for acquisition of a portion of Tidelands Avenue. Agency Attorney Lindberg referenced this action and requested the Agency authorize the expenditure at this time. The resolution was offered by Member Egdahl. Member Scott expressed concern that staff has not looked into the possibility of an easement, and $20,000 is too much money "up front." Mr. Lindberg noted that Rohr Industries will respond on this matter by Tuesday's (March 13) City Council meeting. It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Chairman Hyde and unanimously carried to continue this item to March 13 pending receipt of a response from Rohr. Chairman Hyde clarified that discussion on this item will follow the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Cox briefly commented on item #3 of the Agency agenda with reference to the City requesting the Port District to include the breakwater in their Capital Improve- ment Program. Member Scott discussed previous actions by the Agency regarding drive-thru facilities in fast food restaurants. Recent reports on competitive fast food restaurants indi- cate these restaurants will not locate now without a drive-thru facility. Member Scott noted that because of the competitive nature of the business, the condition not to have a drive-thru would seem to prohibit most of the prominent fast food operators and this is not his intent. It was moved by Member Scott and seconded by Chairman Hyde that the restrictions for drive-thru facilities be removed from this area. Member Egdahl, speaking against the motion, indicated that fast food facilities on the Bayfront are not comparable to National City's Highland Avenue. 3/8179 -7- Redevelopment Agency Meeting March 8, 1979 Chairman Hyde remarked that the item probably needs to be reexamined and he suggested staff prepare comments in this regard for next month's meeting. (The Chairman made this suggestion as an amendment to the original motion. The maker of the motion was agreeable to this.) The motion, as amended, that staff prepare comments for the next Agency meeting with regard to drive-thru facilities on the Bayfront was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Scott, Hyde, Gillow, Cox Noes: Member Egdah1 Absent: None Chairman Hyde suggested installing a gate and implementing a 10:00 p.m. curfew for security purposes at the J Street Marina. Assistant City Manager Asmus commented that the summer months will give us a better idea on implementing a 10:00 p.m. curfew without installing a gate, and that he will discuss this with the Chief of Police. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to the special Redevelopment Agency meeting following the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on March 13, 1979. c' /".---/ 3/8179