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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1986/03/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, March 20, 1986 Council Chambers 4:00 P.M. Public Services Bldg. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chai rman Cox; Members McCandl i ss, Scott, Mal col m and Moore STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Goss, Asst. Agency Attorney Gill, Community Development Di rector Desrochers, Asst. Communi ty Development Di rector Gustafson, Communi ty Development Specialists Shanahan and Davi es, Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman. GUESTS PRESENT: Russ Werdin, Werdin Development Company Brooks London, Orange Tree Homeowners Assoc. Sue Loftin, Orange Tree Homeowners Assoc. Residents of the Orange Tree Mobilehome Park 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve Minutes of February 26, 1986 and March 6, 1986. BAYFRONT 2. RESOLUTION 666 APPROVING APPROPRIATION OF $12,000 FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously, with Member McCandliss abstaining. 3. REPORT - APPROVING DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NATURE/INTERPRETIVE CENTER GRADING BID MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept the report. The Mayor reported that the Coastal Conservancy approved the $375,000 allocation to the City of Chula Vista for the Nature/Interpretive Center today in Sacramento. TOWN CENTRE 4. RESOLUTION 667 AUTHORIZING HILLIARD LI PMAN & ASSOCIATES TO APPRAISE PROPERTY AT 478 THIRD AVENUE, CHULA VISTA RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed, and approved to accept contract recommended by Agency. (MSUC) Cox/Moore with Member Scott abstaining. ----.- ---... ....--.... -----..__._._-~--_._.~------- --- Redevelopment Agency -2- March 20, 1986 5. REPORT - FRANK COOMBS - REQUEST FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS (MSUC) Moore/Scott to accept Ci ty staff recomrnendati on that Mr. Coombs wi 11 pay for fifty percent of the alley improvements upon completion of constructi on. OTAY VALLEY ROAD 6. REPORT - CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESS ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF BRANDYWINE AND OTAY VALLEY ROAD; OTAY VALLEY ROAD PROJECT AREA Redevelopment Coordinator Fred Kassman introduced Mr. Russ Werdin, Developer of the project, who addressed the Members with his proposal of sharing cost of the road wi th the Cushmans (the adjacent 1 andowner). He is al so concerned about the possible cost of a storm drain if he is not allowed to tie into the existing storm drain system. It was determined that additional i nformati on was necessary in the form of a hydraulogy report to determi ne whether the exi sti ng storm drai n had adequate capaci ty to serve future development. Mr. Werdin also indicated that he would have follow up meetings with the Cushmans to discuss sharing of the cost for the road. Member Scott stated that he felt the City engineers should be called upon to revi ew the adequacy of the storm dra i nage system and hydraulogy report and requested the presence of a city engineer at the next discussion. Chairman Cox made the motion to defer discussion until first meeting in May. (MSUC) Cox/Moore to defer discussion unti 1 fi rs t meeti ng in May of the Redevelopment Agency after review of the project has been made by City Staff. HOUSING/BLOCK GRANT 7. RESOLUTION APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE TREE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION FOR PARK ACQUISITION DOWN PAYMENTS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND APPROVING CONCEPT TOTAL PARK CONVERSION ASSISTANCE NOT TO EXCEED $500,000. Chairman Cox advised that a closed session was needed on several other issues before beginning discussion on above resol uti on. Since addi ti ona 1 communications from both sides has has been received and in-depth discussion will be needed. He suggested that during the closed session each side choose three speakers to present their positions. Chairman Cox made the motion to go into closed session at 4:28 P.M. to discuss the Di sposi ti on and Development Agreement; the Secti on 404 permi ts and the Sierra Club vs the California Coastal Commission. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) recessed into closed session 4:28 P.M. Reconvened Redevelopment Agency meeting at 4:40 P.M. ~-- ".--..- ..... .__._-.__...._-_.._--"--~-----~_...__._..- Redevelopment Agency -3- March 20, 1986 The following people addressed the Redevelopment Agency and Members: In favor: Sue Loftin of Continental Associates, Syd Notkin of the San Marcos Plann; ng Comm; ss; on, Helen Wa 11 ace, Park resident, Brooks London of Continental associates. In opposition: Dodie Scritchfield, Park resident, Mae McCl ell end, Park resident, and Ann Stewart, Park resident The Park is currently in bankruptcy; there is currently a backup offer, and it appears that the Park will be sold to someone. Ms. Sue Loftin of Continental Associates stated that her firm has been hired by a group of Park residents who are interested in purchasing their sites. The City of Chula Vista's participation will make the absolute difference as to whether or not this Park conversion goes through. Mr. Syd Notkin spoke next; he is from San Marcos and is a member of the City's Planning Co~nission and a resident of an owner occupied park. He stated that San Marcos used the 20% redevelopment tax set asi de for the Ci ty' s share in making up the gap between the bank loan, the selling pri ce and owner's equi ty. For those who do not purchase and those who cannot afford to purchase, but wi sh to do so, they formul ated a program. State funding may also assist. I n San Marcos the ci ty actually purchased si tes and provi ded li fetime leases wi th the occupants. For low income, state subsidies can be obtai ned. Also an investment group can be formed to purchase sites. Member Scott asked how long it took them to put the whole package together. Mr. Notkin replied that it took fifteen months. Helen Wallace stated that as a park resident she feels site ownership would be most beneficial. Member McCandl i ss asked about process and the recent opposi ti on and how it came about. Ms. Wallace stated that the uninformed residents were those in opposition. Chairman Cox then asked those in attendance who were in for agreement with the last three speakers to stand. A majority of those in attendance stood. Ms. Dodie Scritchfield, a Park resident since 1969, stated that she was misled and first signed to own her lot. She changed her mind because there is no consistent information on costs. Ms. Ann Stuart stated that she has put up $750 to purchase but now has second thoughts. She didn't like the high pressure sales of Continental and inquired about who would make common area repairs. Ms. Mae McClelland, a Park resident, stated that she was opposed; she did not want to burden her heirs and just wanted to rent. Redevelopment Agency -4- Ma rc h 20, 1986 Member McCandl i ss asked if the Agency moves ahead to the Apri 1 1 st Meeting, what role will the City play; do we turn it over to the County Housing Authority? Is it appropriate for the City to place itself in a more prominent role; the people need an understanding of what is going to happen. Chairman Cox stated that before thi s comes back on April 1, the City/Agency should have a meeting to give the people information. Assistant Community Development Director Gustafson said the Park has a good chance of getting State funding on providing substantial funds to the Park. The law reads that unless the City is involved, the State does not want to be involved. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to approve Item 7 in concept, have staff work with the other homeowners and Continental Associates, mandate that the concerns are addressed, and bring back the item to the April 1 meeting. MSUC (Scott/Mal colm) to accept Agency's approval in concept having Housing Authority provide eligibility verification for an amount not to exceed four thousand dollars. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Acknowledged public commendation to staff and San Diego GAs and El ectri c for cooperati on and assi stance in working with Ci ty on oi 1 leak in Bayfront area. MEMBERS' COMMENTS: MSUC (Mal co 1 m/Moore ) to form a Sub-committee to assist on the DDA on Bayfront. Appointed Member Scott and Chairman Cox to Committee. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to Closed Session to di scuss potenti a 1 1 iti gati on on investigation by U.S. Grand Jury. MSUC (Cox/Scott) Adjournment to Redevelopment Agency Meeti ng to be conti nued after Council Meeting on March 25, 1986. WPC 2168H .._...,-,----_.~._-_._-- ....~---_..,-_._._-