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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
August 7, 1986 Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Cox; Members Moore, Malcolm, McCandl i ss,
Campbe 11
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Goss; Deputy Executive Director
Morris, Assistant Agency Attorney Gill , Assistant
Communi ty Development Director Gustafson,
Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman, Senior Communi ty
Oevelopment Specialist Putnam
ITEM NO.1: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MSUC (Campbell/McCandliss) to approve the minutes of July 10, 1986. (3-0;
Chairman Cox and Member Malcolm were not present for the vote.)
ITEM NO.2: RESOLUTION 710 - RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $23,830 TO FUND THE BALANCE OF
THE EXISTING CITYI WETLANDS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. CONTRACT
An appropriation of $23,830 is requested to fund the balance of the existing
Ci ty /Wetl ands Research Associates, Inc. contract. I twas anticipated that
fundi ng from the Coastal Conservancy woul d be avai 1 abl e to fi nance a porti on
of the enhancement planning contract by this date, however, the funding from
the Coastal Conservancy is not, as yet, available.
Assi stant Corrlllunity Development Di rector Gustafson s ta ted that Dr. Mi chael
Josselyn of Wetl ands Resea rch Associates, Inc, the Bayfront enhancement
planning consultant, was present. Mr. Gustafson fu rther stated staff is
seeking Agency input on the preferred alternative for each enhancement site.
Dr. Josselyn presented the most recent alternative enhancement plans for the
five sites withi n the Bayfront. These al ternati ves are a resul t of
concl usions reached at a meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee on July
14, 1986. Member Moore asked if these plan s were above and beyond the
approved plan, and by how many acres. Dr. Josselyn responded that the pl ans
are above the approved plan as far as the freshwater marsh habitat is
concerned by 1.7 acres. The reason for the modification is that the Corps of
Engineers has determined that there are 3.2 acres of freshwater marsh whereas
the LCP assigned an acreage of 1-1/2 acres to the remnant marsh prior to any
wetland determination.
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Member Moore commented hi s desi re to know what the changes from the approved
plan are and the rationale for the changes. Dr. Josselyn responded wi th
regard to the FIG Street Marsh, the only change is the increase in freshwater
marsh provided in response to the 3.2 acre freshwater marsh determination made
by the Corps of Engineers as opposed to the 1.5 acres originally stated in the
LCP.
Dr. Josselyn stated with regard to Gunpowder Point the LCP called for 9.6
acres of upland habitat. However, when evaluating the acreages that were set
aside, it was found that Gunpowder Point was not big enough for all of
the acreages that were stated in the LCP. Therefore, the project is scaled
down to 8.3 acres. Also, a modification was made in the location of the
buffer zone. The buffer was moved to the more inland edge of the upland area
rather than adjacent to the marsh.
With regard to the D Street Fill, Dr. Josselyn pointed out the final
alternative that the agencies agreed to was one that provides 25 acres for
1 east tern nesting and would include both Port Di strict 1 ands and Ci ty of
Chula Vista lands. Member Malcolm stated he would like to continue with the
adopted plan. He does not want to give up the extra 15 acres at this time.
Member Malcolm is concerned that public access to these areas may be
eliminated to a large degree and he does not favor what is proposed for the D
Street Fill.
To clarify the situation regarding buffers and public access, Senior Community
Development Specialist Putnam stated the freshwater marsh no longer has a
buffer at all because it is not being considered as a wildlife habitat under
the enhancement plan. With regard to the 100-foot buffers around the FIG
Street Marsh, the outer 50 are planned for recreational use and woul d have
hiking and bicycle trail s. Public access woul d be encouraged through
i nterpreti ve programs to these marsh areas. The inner 50 feet woul d excl ude
public access.
Ms. Putnam further expl ai ned there are 10 acres set aside for 1 eas t tern
nesting. Because of the configuration of the least tern nesting site there
are 5 acres of Port District land that also are committed as a 1 eas t tern
nesting area. This plan would require approximately 5 additional acres from
the Port Di stri ct and 5 addi ti onal acres from Santa Fe. While the City is
talking to the Port District about this situation, she feels the Agency should
not proceed with the planning process on the D Street Fill.
MS (Cox/McCandliss) approve in concept the alternatives presented for the FIG
Street Marsh, Freshwater Marsh, Gunpowder Point and IIEII Street Marsh
mitigations. Member Malcolm stated that before anything is done, he woul d
like plans brought back to the Agency del ineati ng pedestri an access, bike
paths, etc.
The motion passed unanimously.
MSUC (Cox/~lcCanàl iss) the alternative referring to D Street Fill be referred
to the Port District for comment.
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Senior Commu n i ty Development Specialist Putnam stated the additional
appropri ati on is needed because the Coastal Conservancy was goi ng to fund a
portion of this project. However, the Agency has not received any money from
them as yet because there is a clause in the contract that the City must have
a si gned agreement wi th the Department of Fi sh and Game before any of the
funds will be released. Wetlands Research is at a point where they have used
the $50,000 originally set aside by the Agency, and additional money to finish
the work is required.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
ITEM NO.3: RESOLUTION 711 - APPROPRIATING $25,000 IN ADDITIONAL DESIGN FEES
FOR THE NATUREIINTERPRETIVE CENTER INTERIOR EXHIBITS AND
APPROVING AMENDMENT #2 TO THE WINN-CUTRI ARCHITECTS CONTRACT
The Redevelopment Agency currently has a contract with Winn-Cutri Architects
for $48,600 in exhibit design services. this fee was based on an exhi bit
construction budget of $200,000. RhodeslDahl, the exhibit design firm under
contract to Winn-Cutri, has prepared an overall Master Pl an for the Nature
Interpretive Center interior exhibits. Constructi on of the enti re exhibi t
Master Plan would cost an estimated $341,000. In addi ti on to thi s increased
constructi on budget, an increase of $25,000 in desi gn fees woul d be requi red
to prepare construction drawings for the entire Master Plan.
Assistant Community Development Director Gustafson introduced Linda Rhodes of
Rhodes and Dahl who made a schematic presentation of the Nature Center
exhibits to the Agency.
Member McCandliss commented it is important that the exhibits be fun but that
they be primarily scientific and educational as opposed to being fun and
tryi ng to work in the other aspects.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Assi stant Community Development Di rector Gustafson requested that Item No. 4
be taken off the consent calendar.
CHAIRMAN COX OFFERED ITEMS 5, 6 AND 7, FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
ITEM NO.5: REPORT: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE AN RFP FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN
EIR/EIS ON CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT PROJ ECTS REQUIRING FEDERAL
APPROVALS.
ITEM NO.6: REPORT: EXTENSION OF THE PARKING DISTRICT FROM IIGII TO IIHII
STREETS.
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ITEM NO.7: RESOLUTION 712 - APPROVING SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT RELATING TO
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INCORPORATED AND APPROVING AGREEMENT
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE OF THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INCORPORATED
ITEM NO.4: RESOLUTION 713 - ACCEPTING RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMITS FROM SAN DIEGO
GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR ACCESS TO THE NATURE INTERPRETIVE
CENTER
Assistant Community Development Director Gustafson requested an amendment to
the resolution excluding MTDB right-of-way permit. Staff has found some
concerns that neeo to be corrected.
RESOLUTION OFFERED AS AMENDED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
ITEM NO.8: REPORT: JOINT CAPITAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN CONCEPT BETWEEN THE
CITYIAGENCY AND THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Sweetwater Union High School Di stri ct is in need of certai n capital
facil ities. Toward that end, they have engaged the services of Community
Systems Associates. The firm was asked to review the Community Redevelopment
Law in light of the School District's needs. From this investigation, the
concept for a joint working arrangement between the City and School District
has been suggested.
MSUC (Malcolm/Campbell) to accept the report.
Member Moore stated since the Agency is considering moving the Publ ic Works
Yard, now is the time to consider the future use of the current site. He
would like to see it used to compliment the Bayfront.
MS (Moore/Cox) to direct staff to consider the best land usage for the present
Public Works Yard as it pertains to complimenting the Bayfront as a whole.
The report to be due in 6 months.
Executive Director Goss suggested the General Pl an Study be consi dered, and
the General Plan consul tant be asked to evaluate the proper land use
designation of that property.
The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Executive Director Goss requested a Closed Session for consideration of 404
Permit and also potential litigation regarding property acquisition.
MSUC (Cox!McCandliss) to have Closed Session for consideration of 404 Permit,
potential 1 itigation regarding property acquisi tion, and pendi ng litigation
with the Sierra Club vs. California Coastal Commission.
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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Cox expressed his concern over a condition existing where boats are
being deposited off Chula Vista Harbor. He has had a report of vessels being
sunk off of the "J" Street Marina. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to ask staff to investigate the situation at Chula Vista
Harbor and determine whether there is any action the Agency can take to try
and resolve the problem.
MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Member Malcolm noted the Redevelopment Agency has had the same pay for many
years and are limited to 2 meetings per month that they can be paid. The
Members' time has been taken up a great deal by Agency matters, and he would
like to see the limit of 2 meetings be changed to 4 meetings per month for
payment.
~IS (Mal colm/Moore) the Agency be pa i d the $30 es tab 1 i shed fee up to four
meetings a month.
Member Moore questi oned the 1 ega 1 ity i nvol ved in payment to Agency Members.
Assi stant Agency Attorney Gi 11 responded it wi 11 requi re an amendment to the
Redevelopment Agency's By-laws. He suggested the appropri ate acti on woul d be
a referral to the City Attorney's Office to come back with a resolution.
The motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Cox recessed the Redevelopment Agency fIleeti ng at 8:34 p.m. The
Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened at 8:41 p.m. Chairman Cox noted that
all members were present.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 8:41 p.m. to consi der matters of
potenti a 1 litigation, actual litigation (Sierra Club vs. Coastal Commission)
and Section 404 Permit. Adjourned from Closed to the regul ar meeti ng
of August 21, 1986 at 4:00 p.m.
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