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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1979/10/16 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday - 9:25 p.m. October 16, 1979 A special meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above mentioned date beginning at 9:25 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California with the fol- lowing: ~1EMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Ass is tant City Attorney Ha rron ITEM NO. 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 210 - CERTIFYING NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR IS-80-16 AND ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND BAY VIEW PARTNERS AT 444 THIRD AVENUE Bay View Partners submitted development plans and the Design Review Board has recom- mended approval for the remodeling of the commercial building at 444 Third Avenue. The developer proposes to remodel the existing 6,300 sq. ft. building into a phys- ical fitness center. The proposal is consistent with the Town Centre Redevelopment Plan, the underlying zone and the City's General Plan. RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION ON. 211 - APPROVING CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION SERVICES WITH SECURITY LAND & RIGHT OF WAY SERVICES, INC. AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR The acquisition of remaining land in the focus area is the most expensive item in the Agency's bond proceeds budget. In order to acqui re the properti es at thei r fair market value, it is necessary to negotiate with the owners, and if this pro- cess fails, to institute legal action. Since there are now 14 owners to negotiate with, staff and Special Counsel have evaluated the situation and recommended that the Agency obtain an acquisition service to assist in the program. The fi rm of Security Land & Right of Way Services, Inc. has been recommended for this purpose. Agency members and staff briefly discussed the costs involved in this program. In answer to Member Cox' query, Mr. Desrochers said that the agreement can be terminated at any time by either party. 10/16/79 .......--------.-.-.... ,..._~.~_._._--~---_.,- ---_.~ -2- Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency October 16, 1979 RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO. 3 - STAFF REPORT Community Development Director Desrochers suggested that recognition be given to Congressman Van Deerlin for his assistance in obtaining the appointment for the Agency with the Undersecretary at HUD. He also reported that the Agency's new relocation consultants are on the job and it is anticipated they will resolve some current problems. Chairman Hyde said he will personally draft a letter to Congressman Van Deerlin and express appreciation for his hospitality and assistance in this matter. Chairman Hyde noted that it had been previously determined to withdraw the request for further consideration of the grant under UDAG. He said the possibility for this grant still exists and it should not be abandoned. MOTION TO MODIFY AGENCY'S POSITION ON UDAG REQUEST It was moved by Chairman Hyde, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried that the Agency modify that position and indicate a desire to continue it. Chairman Hyde asked that staff draft an appropriate letter to reverse the Agency's previous action. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. to the regular Redevelopment Agency meeting scheduled for November 1, 1979. --" Pa 10/16/79 -. ---.-.-.-".-------'----------.-- -,..._-