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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1986/09/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA September 18, 1986 Council Conference Room 5:30 p.m. Ci ty Hall ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Cox; t4embe rs Campbell , McCandliss, Malcolm, Moore Staff Present: Assistant Executi ve Di rector Asmus, Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers, Agency Attorney Harron, Deputy City Manager Morris, Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman, Community Development Specialist Shanahan ITEM NO.1: REPORT: HOTEL CONSULTANT, BAYFRONT PROJECT Community Development Director Desrochers introduced Mr. Ma rk Kallenberger of Berins and Company and Mr. Joseph Kordsmei er, the hotel consul tants. Mr. Desrochers stated he would like to make a correction to the Agenda Statement. Mr. Kordsmeier's association with Hyatt Corporation was as sen~~ice Presi dent of Marketi ng and on the Executi ve Committee. Mr. Kords r is still doing work for Hyatt Corporation. Mr. Kordsmei er and Mr. Kall enberger gave a bri ef sl ide presentati on; Of the two sites studied, Gunpowder Point was chosen as the superior site. The maj or reasons were: 1) waterfront; 2) i sol ated environment, location away from freeways and commercial environment; 3) dramatic entry across Sweetwater Marsh and Vener Pond; 4) area is of sufficient size. MSUC McCandliss/Campbell to accept staff's recommendation. ITEM NO.2: REPORT: PORT COMMISSIONER'S QUARTERLY REPORT Phil Creaser, Port Commi ssi oner, was present and di stri buted an outl i ne of Port District business pertaining to Chula Vista. A copy of the outl i ne is attached to these minutes for reference. CONSENT CALENDAR Loui s E. Goebel, Attorney, present in the audience, requested Item No. 5 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Member McCand1iss requested Item No. 8 be pull ed. CHAIRMAN COX OFFERED ITEMS 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 AND 10 FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR, the readi ng of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. (4-0, Member Malcolm not present for vote.) --.,<.,. ------------_._--~._._-- . ------- Minutes of Redevelopment Agency -2- September 18, 1986 ITEM NO.3: RESOLUTI ON 725 ACCEPTI NG CONTRACT WORK, PHASE ONE GRADING, NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER, AND POSTPONING PHASE TWO GRADING OF THE CONTRACT ITEM NO.4: RESOLUTION 726 ENTERING INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 11-0351 WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) TO REVISE "E" STREET FREEWAY IDENTITY SIGNS TO MARINA PARKWAY ITEM NO.6: REPORT: SUBMISSION OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING STUDY FOR THE CHULA VISTA SHOPPING CENTER ITEM NO.7: REPORT: PROPOSED TOWN CENTRE I I REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR THE INCLUSION OF TAX INCREMENTS AND EXPANSION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT BOUNDARIES ITEM NO.9: RESOLUTION 727 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,000 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE WILLIAM CHASEY ORGANIZATION ITEM NO. 10: RESOLUTION 728 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH LARRY I PEEPLES, INC. FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SECOND HARBOR ENTRANCE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT RECESSED at 6:15 p.m. RECONVENED at 6:20 p.m. ITEM NO.5: RESOLUTI ON ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION ISSUED ON IS-87-8 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 496 THIRD AVENUE AND THE PURCHASE OF A LITIGATION GUARANTEE At the meeting of July 17, 1986, the Agency authorized the acquisition of the property located at 496 Thi rd Avenue (Coti j a Taco Shop) through the Agency's power of emi nent domai n. The Agency was requested to appropri ate funds to deposi t wi th the Courts for the acqui si ti on of thi s property, and also funds to purchase a litigation guarantee. Loui s E. Goebel, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the property owner, the Grossman Trust. Mr. Goebel noted their objection to the adopti on of the Negative Declaration on two grounds. (1) The Negative Declaration is untimely in that the Agency made the discretionary decision on the taking of this property in JUY. The completion of the environmental review on this matter is untimely. 2) They object to the depth and sufficiency of the initial study. It fails to address the alternatives to the proposed project. Agency Attorney Harron stated that the process is out of sequence. Normally the CEQA resolution is adopted first, then a heari ng is held and action taken. Agency Attorney Harron suggested rehearing the matter. MSUC (Cox/McCand1iss) to continue this matter to the second meeting in October. .._.__.._-----_.,_..._--_.__.._----~_.".._---_._-~ Minutes of Redevelopment Agency -3- September 18, 1986 ITEM NO.8: RESOLUTION 729 APPROVING AGREEMENT AMENDING AGREEMENT WITH ACQUISITION ASSOCIATION FOR ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME OWNERS, INC. At a special Agency meeting on August 5, 1986, the Agency approved a Lending Agreement for $500,000 for resi dent purchase of Orange Tree Mobilehome Park and agreed to purchase all unsol d spaces at the park. Subsequent to that meeting, the State of California Mobilehome Park Assistance Program and the Bank of America were unable to agree on the structuring of the repayment of the bank and State loans. The escrow closing was threatened and ultimately had to be extended, while much negotiation occurred between the State, Bank of America, and Agency staff. As part of a compromi se sol uti on, the State and the Bank requested that the Agency agree to purchase all the unsol d spaces prior to the 18th month following the close of escrow. In order to accomplish close of escrow, Agency staff agreed to convey that request at a subsequent Redevelopment Agency meeting. Member ~lcCandl i ss stated her concern that the park has gone from bei ng an adult park to being a senior's park. She questioned if this is seen as being an impact on marketabil ity of the units. Community Development Speci a 1 i st Shanahan responded that over half of the residents are seniors, that the park is basically a senior's park at this point. There should not be any impact. Member Moore stated the number of unsold spaces is unknown. He was concerned about the impact thi s woul d have on staff and if staff is prepared to hand1 e the sales and monitoring of the unsold spaces. Community Development Director Desrochers responded that at this point over two-thirds of the tenants have committed to purchase. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Desrochers stated there is a new member of the Bayfront Conservancy Trust, Dr. Jean Nichols. Mr. Desrochers further stated Paul Thoryk could not attend this meeting and was asked to attend the next meeting to discuss the situation of his property located at Bay Boulevard and Lagoon Drive. Mr. Thoryk does have a proposed operator and his partner is in concurrence with the proposed plan. Member McCandl i ss stated her concern that Paul Thoryk' s project was not a docketed item on the Agenda. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - None. - ---"---'-'-'~'--'~ .-.',-..._--- Minutes of Redevelopment Agency -4- September 18, 1986 MEMBERS' COMMENTS: Member McCandliss and Member Campbell asked staff not to have a full agenda along with major Bayfront/LCP items being considered. ADJOURNED at 6:35 p.m. to a regular meeting of October 2, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Executive Secretary WPC 2519H ----.-.-.."--.-- ----_._---_.._----~----~-