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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1986/09/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA September 4, 1986 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Cox; Members Campbell, McCand1iss, Malcolm, Moore Staff Present: Executive Director Goss, Community Development Director Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman, Community Development Specialist Davies, Agency Attorney Harron, Deputy City Manager Morris 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Moore/Campbell) to approve the Minutes of 6/24/86, 8/5/86, 8/7/86 and 8/19/86. CONSENT CALENDAR Chairman Cox requested Item No.3 be taken off the Consent Calendar. Member Moore requested Item No.2 be taken off. Member Malcolm wanted to be sure items on the Consent Calendar have not devi ated from set standards (i. e., parking). Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers stated the two Owner Participation Agreements for Otay Vall ey conform with all of the standards that have been set for the project with one exception for the produce distribution use. Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman added the land use required a special permit because it was a trucking and distribution center. CHAIRMAN COX OFFERED ITEMS 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7, 8 AND 9 FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.4: RESOLUTION 717 APP ROV I NG THE APPROPRIATION OF $20,ODO FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES AND A LOAN OF $10,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE ITEM IJO. 5: RESOLUTION 718 ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH BRADFORD METALS CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 11,000 SQUARE FEET OF LIMITED INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT 790 ENERGY WAY ITEM NO. 6A: RESOLUTI ON 719 ADOPTI NG NEGATIVE DECLARATION ISSUED UNDER I S-86-49, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS CONCERNING LAND USE, AND GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT TO PENINSULA VEGETABLE EXCHANGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRODUCE WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER WITHIN THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Redevelopment Agency -2- September 4, 1986 ITEM NO. 66: RESOLUTION 720 ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD CASTENADA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PENINSULA VEGETABLE EXCHANGE DISTRIBUTION CENTER AT 1872 NIRVANA AVENUE ITEM NO.7: RESOLUTION 721 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR AGENCY MEETINGS ITEM NO.8: RESOLUTION 722 INDICATING SUPPORT FOR THE AMENDMENT OF STATE LAW IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE BODY TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WHEN IT I S COMPOSED OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY ITEM NO.9: RESOLUTI ON 723 RESCINDING OWNER P ARTI C I P A TI ON AGREEMENT (ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 335) WITH ANNUSH BAD II ITE~1 NO.2: RESOLUTION 724 AUTHORIZING $4,000 FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY RICK ENGINEERING BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE EXISTING SOUTH LEVEE ROAD CONTRACT Member Moore questioned who directed the relocation of the western abutment and cul-de-sac. He referred to exhi bi t A of the Agenda Statement where it states: "Because of recent developments, you directed me (the engineer) to revi se the 1 ocati on. .. " . Member Moore di d not recall thi s comi ng before the Agency for authori zati on. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers sta ted thi s is the fi rst time the di scussi on of thi s extension has come before the Agency. Recent developments referred to in the letter are the soils portion of the contract with Rick Engineering. They had a soil sengi neer do test bori ngs on the enti re 1 evee and on the approaches. When they did the soi 1 s testi ng on the western end of the 1 evee road they found that they coul d not build a road there. They had to extend the bri dge structure beyond what they initially intended. Mr. Desrochers further stated staff directed Rick Engineering to go ahead based on time constraints and contingent upon Agency approval. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. Member Moore commented he woul d 1 i ke staff to come back with a report of the reasons for moving the western end. Member Campbell expressed his concern that resolutions in the Agency packets do not show the si gnature of the Agency Attorney. Agency Attorney Harron stated that he reviews the resolutions prior to the Agency meeting. ~---- _m_.--"___ Redevelopment Agency -3- September 4, 1986 ITEM NO.3: REPORT: STATUS OF PAUL THORYK 's DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR BAY BOULEVARD AND F STREET Chairman Cox stated he received a telephone call from Mr. Thoryk that afternoon. Mr. Thoryk was in Seattle and not able to be at the meeting. He had i ndi cated to Chai rman Cox that he was in the process of buyi ng out hi s partner's interest in the land. Mr. Thoryk did have somebody that was interested in building a restaurant on that site. He would be prepared to come to the Agency meeting on September 18, 1986 and give sol id assurance to the Agency that he is goi ng to be in a position to go forward wi th this project. Chai rman Cox suggested the Agency conti nue thi s item for two weeks and give Mr. Thoryk a chance to be heard and express his position. f1S (Cox/McCand1iss) to continue this item for two weeks. ~1r. Joel Broida, Paul Thoryk's partner, was present and expressed his di ssati sfacti on wi th hi s investment. He requested that the Agency initiate the reverter cl ause in the agreement. Member McCandl i ss stated since the Agency has been dealing with Mr. Thoryk all along, she does not have a problem with continuing this for 2 weeks, If the Agency does not get some indication that a deal is coming through in two weeks, she would be prepared to exercise a reverter. The motion passed unanimously. ITEM NO. 10: REPORT: ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL PROPOSALS FOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT ON THE STREET MERZIOTIS PARCELS At the request of the Agency, staff reviewed a recent request from a developer to submit a proposal for development of a hotel on the Street/Merziotis parcel s withi n the Bayfront Redevelopment Proj ect Area. It is staff's recommendation that the proposals process not be reopened and that selection of the two finalists be considered within the next month. Member Malcolm stated the two proposals received do not make the "statement" he woul d 1 i ke to see on thi s pi ece of property, and he is not happy wi th the proposals. Memoer McCandliss stated she had viewed both proposals. The two proposals are suite concepts and she feels it would bring a complement to the area. Member McCandliss further stated she would like to see the Agency begin negotiations with Inn Suites. If the Agency should decide to move forward in negotiation with Inn Suites, design is a critical issue. Member Malcolm commented he does not di sagree wi th the sui te concept. He is 1 ooki ng for a higher quality hotel for this site. MS (McCand1iss/Moore) to accept staff's recommendation and advise the two finalists this decision may not be the final approval. (4-1; Member Malcolm opposed.) . -.-.--. ~------------- - Redevelopment Agency -4- September 4, 1986 ITEM NO. 11: REPORT: APPROVING DESIGNS FOR THE TOWN CENTRE I PUBLIC SIGN PROGRAM On March 17, 1986 the Agency approved a contract with Dimensional Coordinates, Inc. for the design and development of specifications for the Town Centre I Public Sign Program. Dimensional Coordinates has completed the sign designs for thi s program. Approval is needed for the desi gn of the Town Centre I Public Si gn Program and authori zati on for bidding for fabrication of these si gns. Community Development Specialist Davies introduced Mr. Bernie Bull en of D i mens i ona 1 Coordinates. Mr. Bull en gave a bri ef presentati on of the sign designs. Member Moore questi oned the longevity of wood si gns. Mr. Bullen responded the wood that will be used is redwood which is one of the longest lasting woods available and is an easy medium to retouch or repaint. Member Moore commented his desire that a high degree of preservation be used on the wood and aluminum before putting up the signs. Member McCand1iss questioned the color selected, concerned the gray wood is not impressive. MS (Cox/Moore) to accept the report and add that extra preservati on of wood and metal be part of the contract. (4-1; McCandliss opposed.) ITEM NO. 12: REPORT: PARKING STRUCTURE SECURITY Communi ty Development Specialist Davies stated that staff considered an interim solution to address the immediate security problem at hand at the parking structure. The short term program wi 11 provide staff the time to develop a long term solution. Mr. Davies added that Lt. Withers of the Chula Vista Police Department, Mr. Dick Zogob of Zogob & Associ ates, and merchants from Park Plaza at the Village were present. Executive Director Goss stated staff would like some direction from the Agency regarding a long-term solution. Since redevelopment money cannot be used for security or for operating expenses, staff would like to have authorization to meet with the downtown Project Area Committee. Staff would like to discuss the possibility of using redevelopment money for parking lot construction in exchange for an equal amount of money that mi ght come from parking meter revenues (funds that can be used for maintenance and security of parking lots). Lee Josselyn of United Arti sts Theatres addressed the Agency and stated hi s busi ness wou1 d be happy to share in the cost of securi ty. Gary Harri s of Marie Callendars was also present. He stressed the need for securi ty and the willingness of his business to pick up a third of the cost of the merchants at Park Plaza for security. Member l~a1co1m stated he 1 ikes the proposal but wou1 d 1 i ke to change it to have the parking structure patrolled 7 days a week for the first two months to make a strong statement. _ ~_, _ _ _ __m._______.._ Redevelopment Agency -5- September 4, 1986 Member McCandliss commented the Agency has a large investment and the security problem downtown is a bad situation. She would support, for a period of time, making an impact and then work on a long-term solution. Lt. Withers of the Chula Vista Police Department stated in order to make an impact it would be at least a 2 month period of time, random patrol, 4 days out of the week. Member Malcolm asked Lt. Withers how long, in his opinion, if the area was patrolled 7 days a week for a while, would it take to see resul ts? Lt. Wi thers responded results woul d be seen in 3 to 4 weeks. A decline would be seen right away if a police presence was there all the time. The problem is the police reserves do not have the manpower pool in order to have a presence 7 days a week. They are limited as far as reserve staff and that is why random days was recommended. In order to have pol ice presence 7 days a week, regular police officers would be needed. The ideal situation is to have 7 days a week with regular officers. Member Malcolm asked what the cost for a regular officer would be. Community Development Specialist Davies responded it would be approximately $21.00 an hour for a regular police officer. Member Moore stated the parking structure downtown is not the only place that has problems. He cannot support putting more money into downtown unless it is a joint effort along with the merchants and it would not be permanent. Executive Director Goss stated it has been his information that the problems at the parking structure are really no greater than other major parking lots throughout the City. The issue is, because of the nature of the facility and the area that has been developed with City funds, there is a desire on the part of the Agency and the City to assist in the effort if there are matching funds from the interested merchants. MS (McCand1iss/Moore) to accept staff's recommendation to use the police reserves on an interim basis. Member McCandl i ss stated she sees the prob1 em as a "hot spot" in the City that needs concentrated effort, create a police presence, and then work on a long-term solution that will be borne primari ly by the people that benefit. Member Campbell stated there is a need to make a police presence known in the parking structure in the next couple of months using the reserve officers as often as possible and complimented by beat patrol as often as possible. This should be until such time as there is a workable long-term solution. Mr. Dick Zogob, of Zogob & Associates, addressed the Agency and stressed the need for additional security at Park Plaza. The maintenance and security budget for Park Plaza has increased 3-fold since the beginning. Chairman Cox had comments to address to Mr. Zogob as well as City staff. He is encouraged to see the ground floor space is being leased. The availability of the space for the legitimate theatre is a nice addition for the downtown area. One area he is concerned with is the grafi tti problem at the parking .. . Redevelopment Agency -6- September 4, 1986 structure. Chai rman Cox bel i eves there needs to be a greater commi tment on the part of Mr. Zogob, as owner of the shopping center, to take care of the grafitti problem. Other areas of concern are the planter box on the corner of Third and F Streets and broken benches in the lunch area. City staff needs to be aware of the illegal signs used by the Eyeglass Center; dying pine trees in the city park across from Fuddruckers; broken bricks behind Fuddruckers; steam cleaning of sidewalks. Chairman Cox further stated that City staff and Mr. Zogob need to work together and follow through wi th upkeep and mai ntenance. Member McCandliss added a notice needs to be posted that the elevator in the parking structure is not working. The motion passed unanimously. MS ( ~alcolm/Campbell) to direct staff to bring back a resolution appropriating $7500 to reimburse Chula Vista Police Department for additional patrol so they are there 7 days a week. Member McCandliss had two concerns with this motion: 1) She would like to try the recommendation as stated. 2) The City Council just appropriated money for additi ona1 pol ice officers. Before she would recommend any more intensive patrol she would like to see what would happen with staff's recommendation as is. Chairman Cox stated he could support the motion provided that the officer is not used just in the parking structure but Memorial Park as well. Ci ty Attorney Harron stated redevelopment money cannot be used for patrol. This should be referred to City Counci 1. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers stated staff plan s on coming back to the City Council with a follow-up resolution. The motion passed (4-1; Member McCandliss opposed). Executi ve Di rector Goss asked for feedback from the Agency in terms of a permanent solution to the security problem. He would like to have authorization to talk to the merchants about possibly using parki ng meter revenue . MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to authorize the Executive Di rector to pursue this matter with the Project Area Committee. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Executive Director Goss stated he has been advised by staff there is a need for Closed Session to discuss the Section 404 Permit. Chairman Cox moved for Closed Session at the conclusion of the City Council meeti ng for discussion of Section 404 Permit and also potential litigation dealing with land acquisition. The motion passed unanimously. .-----.--.---- Redevelopment Agency -7- September 4, 1986 CHAIRMAN'S REPORT None MEMBER COMflENTS Member Malcolm commented he would like to see the mayor write a letter to the Hyatt Hotel chai n regardi ng the Gunpowder Poi nt hotel site, aski ng them to meet with the Agency. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to direct the Mayor to write a letter to the Hyatt Chain to ask them to meet with the Agency regarding the Gunpowder Point hotel site. (4-0; Member McCandliss not present for vote.) ADJOURNED at 8:40 p.m. to the City Council Meeting. RECONVENED at 9:05 p.m. as the Redevelopment Agency. ADJOURNED at 9:05 p.m. to Closed Session to discuss Section 404 Permit and potential litigation dealing with land acquisition. From Closed Session to the regular meeting of September 18, 1986 at 4:00 p.m. ~J2 .' ~~ Paul G. e chers Executive Secretary WPC 2498H ..-.....-..-..-,,--, ------~-