Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1986/01/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, January 16, 1986 Council Conference Room 4:15 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Cox; Members Scott and McCandliss MEMBERS ABSENT: Members Malcolm and Moore STAFF PRESENT: Executi ve Director Goss, Agency Attorney Harron, Community Development Director Desrochers, 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/McCandl i ss) to approve the mi nutes of December 10 and 17, 1985, and January 7, 1986, as mailed. CONSENT CALENDAR 2. REPORT: CAFE PORTOn NO (FORMERLY BROWN DERBY RESTAURANT) SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE Member McCandl i ss questioned whether the theme for Cafe Portofi no was to remain the same. Mr. Desrochers stated that it was. Paul Thoryk, developer of Cafe Portofino, reported that they are now receiving their final bids and hope to be ahead of revised approved schedule. Mr. Thoryk questioned Agency on freeway signage and was referred to staff for information and direction. Member McCandl i ss stated that such signs in Bayfront are on a short-term approval basis with businesses having to come back to Agency for approval of future signage. Mr. Thoryk commented that he is going towards a more tropical motif in his development and not in keeping with the established landscaping program. 3. REPORT: ANNUAL REPORT TO THE STATE Member Scott questioned Item #1 of Exhi bit enti tl ed "Communi ty Development/ Housing Goal s on Annual Report to the State". He felt that it was moved in Council not to pursue the development of a mobil ehome park. If it is not a goal, it should be deleted. Director Goss stated that Council had recommended money for a study and feels that request was turned down, he felt the objective was really Item #2, to look at the prospect of helping residents of mobil ehome parks convert to ownershi p. Di rector Desrochers stated that Item #1 of Exhibit B under Community Development/Housing Goals will be deleted. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept reports as submitted with change as indicated above in Item 3 "Annual report to the State". Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency - 2 - January 16, 1986 4. Di rector Desrochers requested that thi s i tern be pull ed from the Consent Calendar. RESOLUTION 653 a) ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-86-l9 AND APPROVING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SOUTH BAY SERVICE CENTER RESOLUTION 654 b) ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SOUTH BAY SERVICE CENTER Don Rose of SDG&E stated that they have a concern with Resolution 654, Item #4 (Page 2 of Agreement) regarding their right to protest the formation of an Assessment District. He feel s that it shoul d be stated to run only for the 1 ife of the redevelopment project, as such..." at any time pri or to termi nati on of the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project." Mr. Desrochers commented that Community Development would have no problem making that change in this project but woul d not want to make that change in the downtown area because that cl ause addresses other types of assessments whi ch woul d come up after the project expires. Mr. Rose reported to the Agency on the design and layout of the development. Primary issues include traffic on Maxwell Road, noise from vehicle repair facility and visual concerns. Plan addresses these issues. Member McCandliss questioned mitigation measures to buffer the noise. Mr. Rose answered that the garage woul d be compl etely enclosed, door ori ented away from occupied structures. Member Scott questi oned if there was a 1 % art feature on thi s development. Mr. Desrochers stated that it is not a requirement in Otay. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT , a) as presented and b) as amended, readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to di rect staff to look into an art feature for the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area, how much it generates and report back next month. Member Moore arrived - 4:32 p.m. 5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIR, INC. FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FOR AN AMOUNT OF $75,600 Ted Gurnee requested the reschedul i ng of thi s i tern due to the fact that hi s attorney is out of town. He woul d 1 i ke to have it reschedul ed p ri or to the end of the month as this is when his lease runs out. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to conti nue thi s i tern to a Speci al Meeti ng to be hel dafter the City Council meeting of January 28, 1986. Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency - 3 - January 16, 1986 Member Moore commented that the 1 ast sentence of the A-113 Recommendati on states that there be no further extensions past January 31, 1987. He feel s that this should be stated on the Resolution. 6. REPORT: APPROVING INTERPRETIVE/NATURE CENTER DESIGN Tony Cutri was introduced to go over desi gn of center whi ch had recei ved approval of the Desi gn Revi ew Commi ttee 1 ast week. Stated that it appears that we are on schedul e. He noted that some of the decks and the causeway have been eliminated due to their violation of the 100 ft. buffer zone, tower was moved from the front of the building to the top of the maintenance storage shed which allowed for better views of Vener Pond. He commented that they will be submi tti ng constructi on documents tomorrow wi th the hope of havi ng corrections back within three weeks and having a building permit within two weeks from that date. Mr. Cutri pointed out the mural that wi 11 be i ncl uded i n the de sign, it will be a bas-relief mural with a marshland motif such as the one in San Diego Federal. Chairman Cox asked about the buil di ng materi al s. Mr. Cutri stated that it is a hi gh rel i ef stucco whi ch is a salmon-grey to a 1 i ght-grey with a copper roof which will oxidize with weathering. He added that in keeping with the nature motif, the building has been designed to resemble a big weathered barn with attached side buildings. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept report as submitted. 7. REPORT: DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS OF THE WINDMILL FARMS SITE AND ADJACENT PARCELS Mr. Kassman reported that the general consensus is that it is not ready for major redevelopment at this time. Chairman Cox questioned whether Council had given any direction to the Agency as to modi fyi ng the boundaries of the parking district. Member Scott responded that no acti on had been taken on that. Mr. Desrochers indicated that we might take a look at the old Star News building site for public parking. Member Scott remarked that the boundari es of the parking district are really fictional, the only purpose for them being to allocate the costs to the businesses in that area. If you want to change those boundaries, all you have to do is make the new area's rules congruent wi th the di stri ct. He felt that it would be a good idea to look into buying the Star News building and providing parking. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept report as submitted. Member Moore commented that the apprai sa 1 recommended should include information as to what it will cost per space to acquire, demolish and develop the parking lot. __.m_.__.___~_._. Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency - 4 - January 16, 1986 8. RESOLUTION 655 APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ASI SIGN SYSTEMS FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGE FOR THE VILLAGE PARKING STRUCTURE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Mr. Kassman reported that the department is surveying and comi ng up wi th recommendations for additional signage in the downtown area and also on the major streets leading into the downtown area, recommendations should be ready within three months. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 9. REPORT: TOWN CENTRE II - CHULA VISTA SHOPPING CENTER Mr. Desrochers introduced Mr. Tom Gourguechon of Homart Development Corp. of Chicago and stated that a draft memorandum of understanding from Homart is now being reviewed by various City departments. Mr. Gourguechon explained that Homart is one of the major developers in the country in terms of regional shopping center development. He has been working on this project for over a year trying to overcome the biggest hurdle which is consol idating the ownership. Mr. Gourguechon stated that this is a difficult project, not only in terms of multi pl e ownership, but also in terms of long-term leases which have been signed. He indicated that Homart's proposal is to take the existing shopping center and connect it to Sears with a series of buildings to make it an open-air environment covered in specific places which will create a series of meandering courts. Mr. Gourguechon added that this is looked upon as the initial stage with a second stage possibly being the addition of a fourth department store. Homa rt woul d 1 i ke to begi n the process with the City whil e they conti nue thei r work on acquisition and working with existing stores on their support of the redevelopment. Time line for them is hopefully the fourth quarter of next year. Member Moore questi oned who had requested the tax increment financing. Mr. Gourguechon responded that it was requested by Homart. Chai rman Cox i nqui red about the ability to attract another major tenant and whether that was predicated on the parking, also as to where it would be located. Mr. Gourguechon responded that the parking was a major consideration on this item, that it would cause the need for a parking structure. Most desirable located would be on "H" Street, easi est pl ace to locate woul d be along" I" Street. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept report as submitted. Member McCandliss commented that after working with this for a long time, she wanted people to appreciate the difficulty in bringing together all the people who have an interest in the Center. Chai rman Cox added that the Agency is delighted to see Homart involved and the Agency looks forward to working with them. ----..-------- Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency - 5 - January 16, 1986 10. RESOLUTION 656 MAKING FINDING NOT NECESSARY TO ALLOCATE ANY TAXES GENERATED BY OTAY VALLEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 11. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None 12. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Cox reported that the alley improvements between "F" and Davidson are complete and an outstanding job was done in a short time frame. The next one to be done is between Davidson and "E" and have had some meetings with the property owners there. In the alleyway behind the ESP Store, their storage area is basically a screened-in yard and he questioned its consistency with our Design Review Manual and what can be done to address this. Member Moore stated that we woul d like to try enti cement and encouragement first before official action. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer item to staff for a report back to the Agency. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to go into Closed Sessi on at conclusion of meeti ng for purposes of 404 Si erra Club lawsuit and potential 1 iti gati on and possible acquisition. 13. MEMBER'S COMMENTS a. Member McCandliss questioned as to whether there is an inventory of vacant parcel sand buil dings in the downtown area in exi stence. Mr. Desrochers replied in the affirmative. b. Member Scott commented on the fact that the Chri stmas decorati ons were left up in downtown for quite a long time after the holidays. Member Moore added that the departments involved in this were quite busy with the Montgomery indoctrination. Member Scott al so suggested that the Agency recommend to Counci 1 to look into the possibility of a parking overlay between "G" and "H" Streets. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to di rect staff to look into the possi bi 1 i ty of a parki ng overl ay between "G" and "H" Streets and report back to the Agency. ADJOURNMENT AT 5:22 p.m. to Tuesday, January 28, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. þ xecutlve Secretary WPC 2057H ---.'---,- - - --~'~"'---"-"~'--~.