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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1989/11/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, November 2, 1989 7:05 p.m. council Chambers Public Services Buildinq 1. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Cox; Members McCandliss, Nader Malcolm and Moore MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Deputy city Manager Morris; Acting Community Development Director Gustafson; Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman; Agency Attorney Harron 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of October 5, 1989 MSC (Cox/Moore) approve the minutes of submitted. (The vote was 3-0; Members abstained from voting due to their absence October 5, 1989 as McCandliss and Nader from that meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR - Items 3 through 5 Items 4 and 5 were pulled from the Consent Calendar. CHAIRMAN COX OFFERED THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM 3), the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and was approved unanimously. 3. REPORT ON LOCATION OF A 15,000 SEAT AMPHITHEATER IN CHULA VISTA The possibility of locating a 15,000 seat amphitheater on 40 acres of bay front land was explored. The proposed site is owned by SDG&E and is zoned for industrial use. City Planning staff are currently preparing a General Plan amendment to change the zoning to Visitor Commercial, however, this change is opposed by SDG&E. A preliminary analysis shows that land purchase and development of an amphitheater with the necessary 4,500 parking spaces would cost approximately $35.9 million. Such a facility would generate $2.3-$3 million in annual revenues available for debt service. A city contribution in the range of $5-$12 million may be required. It was recommended that the report be referred back to staff to further determine site availability, potential traffic, noise and financial impacts. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR RedeveloDment Aaencv Minutes -2- November 2. 1989 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. 7. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 4 and 5) 4. RESOLUTION 1042 APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GARBINI AND GARBINI LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN OF THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE PANHANDLE PARK BETWEEN CENTER STREET AND "F" STREET ALONG GARRETT AVENUE LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR The Town Centre I Redevelopment Plan calls for the development of the Panhandle Park in order to link Memorial Park with the Chula vista Library and the rest of the civic Center. The southerly section of the Panhandle Park, from Center Street to Memorial Park, has been designed as part of Memorial Park improvements. The contract before the Agency at this time is for design of the northerly section, from "F" Street along Garrett Avenue to Center Street. The project entails the improvement of this area with landscape and hardscape features while allowing traffic to continue to access Garrett Avenue from Center Street. A Request for Proposals was issued for design of this portion of the Panhandle Park. Three proposals were received and the firm of Garbini and Garbini Landscape Architecture was recommended for selection. The contract is for an amount not-to-exceed $3,165. Member McCandliss clarified that the proposed contract is for a landscaping treatment of the side of the roadway. She commented that following the pattern established by the other portion of the panhandle, this would be a simple operation requiring a simple design that would carry the concept through the rest of the panhandle between Center Street and F. Her only concern is the amount of money planned to be expended on different items. Member McCandliss stated the bulk of this contract should be handled very simply and if the presentations are going to run over, she will not approve a change order to this contract. Chairman Cox commented that there have been some conflicting uses that have been allowed on Garrett north of center Street. Part of this contract is to resolve some of those issues. Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman stated it is the goal to have a thoroughfare from Center Street through Garrett Avenue and out to F Street. It is desirable to continue the landscaped corridor from the southerly portion of the panhandle which runs from Center Street into Memorial Park. This will require a slightly curvilinear design of Center Street going into Garrett Avenue and landscaping the side of the street adjacent to the proposed Redevelopment Aqencv Minutes -3- November 2. 1989 supermarket site. also be created. It is anticipated that parking spaces will Mr. Kassman further pointed out the contract is for concept drawings. It will still be necessary to prepare working drawings for construction at a later date. The working drawings will either need to be completed by City staff or staff will need to return to the Agency with a new contract to do that work. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and was approved unanimously. 5. RESOLUTION 1043 APPROVING A CONTRACT CONSULTANT SERVICES SPEVACEK GROUP, INC., FUNDS THEREFOR FOR REDEVELOPMENT WITH ROSENOW AND APPROPRIATING January 1, 1990 will mark the four-year anniversary of the Montgomery annexation to the City of Chula vista. As part of that annexation, the City agreed not to undertake redevelopment efforts in the annexed area for four years. with this prohibition expiring, staff is developing plans to begin the process of redevelopment area implementation in blighted sections of the City's southwestern area, both inside and outside the annexed area. It was recommended that the Agency approve a contract for $52,910 with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. for redevelopment consultant services, with a not-to-exceed amount of $5,000 for anticipated reimbursable expenses. Member Moore referred to the agenda statement on page 2, paragraph 3, regarding areas being given prime consideration for inclusion into the Southwest City Redevelopment Project Area. He wanted to reinforce the fact that when this item is voted on, the Agency will be affirming that these areas are the prime considerations. Member Moore further commented that a previous motion had been approved directing staff to be sure the consultant returns to the Agency as soon as possible regarding the best areas to include in the project area. He did not see this occurring on the time line submitted with this item. He asked for further clarification. Mr. Frank Spevacek of Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. stated the Scope of Services attached to the contract list various phases his firm would be following. Phase I is a project definition phase which calls for scoping meetings with staff, reconnaissance surveys in the community, and a review of the problem conditions that exist. When that is completed, his firm would then return to the Agency with a proposed area to be included in a redevelopment proj ect area (at the end of three months). A Preliminary Plan would be submitted that establishes, if adopted, RedeveloDment Aaencv Minutes -4- November 2. 1989 the boundaries of Preliminary Plan is formally kicked-off production of a Final the proposed project area. adopted, the plan adoption (a nine month period leading Report to the city Council). After process up to the is the Member Malcolm reported that he owns property in Montgomery. Although he did not believe the property is located in any of the areas being considered for inclusion in the project area, he could not determine at this time if he would have a financial interest. Therefore, he stated he would abstain from voting on this item. Member Nader referred to the agenda statement on page 2 regarding instructions to avoid involuntary removal of residents by the use of condemnation. The staff report states there are a number of options that the Agency would have in this regard and that all options will be presented to the Agency for consideration. His concern was that he did not see in the contract where this would occur. Additionally, he would like this to be presented to the Agency early in the process so that the Agency can give direction. Mr. Spevacek responded that at the time the Agency would be considering the Preliminary Plan, based on the direction given by the Agency and staff, his firm would also bring back the type of information requested by Member Nader. Acting Community Development Director Gustafson suggested adding language to Exhibit A of the contract that at the earliest possible opportunity the consultant would come back with a discussion of the options with regard to condemnation. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. MOTION MSC (Nader/McCandliss) to amend the resolution by adding to Exhibit A that the consultant will return to the Agency at the earliest possible opportunity with an outline of options for achieving the objective of avoiding residential dislocation. (The vote was 4-0; Member Malcolm abstained.) VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED The resolution passed and was approved. Member Malcolm abstained.) (The vote was 4-0; 8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. San Diego Shipbuilding and Repair Lease Update Redevelopment Aqencv Minutes -5- November 2. 1989 Agency Attorney Harron reported that he was asked to confirm that there is an existing valid contract between the state of Hawaii and Mr. Ted Gurnee of San Diego Shipbuilding and Repair. Mr. Harron stated he spoke to the head of the Business Contracts Department in Hawaii on October 31. The person he spoke to confirmed that a bid has been awarded to Mr. Gurnee, however, an executed copy of the contract had not been received. Mr. Gurnee informed Mr. Harron that the executed copy has been sent to Hawaii. Mr. Harron will confirm this on November 3. 9. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS: Chairman Cox commented that it would be a good idea for the Agency to send out on an annual basis a report concerning what has happened with redevelopment in the downtown area. The document should include what has happened in the preceding year, information regarding the Local Development Corporation, discuss the various programs existing through redevelopment in the downtown area, as well as discuss the competition that exists as part of the Beautification Awards Banquet. It would also be helpful to alert the downtown businesses as to what the Agency is doing regarding parking lot expansion, etc. MOTION MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) refer to staff to report back on the concept of developing an annual report on the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area. The report would be an update of what has happened with redevelopment; inform business owners/residents of what is going on with redevelopment on the public sector side; and include information on other programs that are available through the redevelopment district. 10. MEMBER COMMENTS: Member McCandliss commented regarding the Public Information Coordinator position. She stated she would like to have this position work with the Community Development department and create more of a IIsite selector", marketing strategy program. Because this position is now open, it provides the opportunity in recruiting for the position to look for skills more on the marketing side. She is suggesting that staff begin to think about putting a team together. Member Malcolm noted these services are provided through the Economic Development Corporation. He believes the Public Information Coordinator position as it currently exists is a full time job in itself. The job described by Member McCandliss would be a completely different job. It would be very difficult to find someone to assume both roles Redevelopment Aqencv Minutes -6- November 2. 1989 Chairman Cox noted a position has been created and funded of Economic Development Coordinator which has never been fully implemented because of change in personnel. Deputy City Manager Morris suggested bringing back a report to the Agency that explains how it is planned to handle this in the future once the Community Development Department is fully- staffed. There are two positions budgeted; one is Economic Development Coordinator, which is the Assistant Director, and the other is Development Programs Manager, which is unfilled. Chairman Cox noted there is an informational item in the packet for this meeting concerning Bayfront public street name sIgns. He stated Jake's Restaurant is scheduled to open on December 5 and there is a need to try to expedite the proper signage for Marina Parkway. Since part of Marina Parkway is on Port District property and part is on the City of Chula vista property, there will be a need to look at an integrated sign program. In the interim, staff is suggesting moving forward with ordering additional normal street signs so that they will be in place prior to the opening of Jake's. Mr. Gustafson stated staff believes they will be able to have the necessary signs in place by December 1. The Redevelopment Agency recessed at 7: 50 p. m. to a special meeting of the city Council. The Agency reconvened at 7:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT at 7:55 p.m. to Closed Session to discuss: Potential acquisition of property located at 4555 otay Valley Road (Shell oil Co., owner); 4501 otay Valley Road (Roderick and Patricia Davies, owners); Parcel 624-060-27 on Otay Valley Road (Vincent and Margaret Davies, owners); Parcel 624-060-09 on otay Valley Road (Vincent and Margaret Davies, owners); 4705 otay Valley Road (Jimmie and Judi Shinohara, owners); Parcel 644-040-14 (N & S Materials, owner); Parcel 644-040-40 (Walker Scott Properties/South Bay, owner); Parcel 624-040-45 (Atomic Investments, Inc., Leonard Teyssier, owner); East H Street Paseo Del Rey and Tierra Del Rey (Rancho Del Rey Partnership, owner); and 221-225 Third Avenue (Jacob and Herbert Wenig, owners) . ADJOURNMENT from Closed Session at 8:30 p.m. to the regular meeting of Thursday, November , 1989 4:00 p.m. Da d Gustafson Acting Community D velopment Director