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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
October 16, 1986 Council Conference Room
4:07 p.m. City Hall
ROLL CALL
Present: Chai rman Cox; Member Moore, Member McCandliss
Member Malcolm arrived at 4:24 p.m.
Absent: Member Campbell
Staff Present: Executive Director Goss, Community Development
Director Desroc hers, Agency Attorney Harron,
Redevelopment Coordi nator Kassman, Communi ty
Development Specialist Davies, Housing
Rehabilitation Administrator Ciotti
ITEM NO.1: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1986
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to approve the minutes of 9/18/86.
ITEM NO.2: RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 496 THIRD
AVENUE TO CONSOLIDATE PROPERTIES FOR MAJOR
REDEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING COMMENCEMENT OF
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS, AND ADOPTING NEGATIVE
DECLARATION ISSUED UNDER IS-87-8
Community Development Director Desrochers stated the owners of the property
are ill and thei r attorney requested this item as well as item number 3 be
postponed until November 6, 1986.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to continue this item to November 6, 1986.
ITEM NO.3: RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE ACQU ISITION OF 496
THIRD AVENUE
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to continue this item to November 6, 1986.
Chairman Cox suggested trailing Item No. 4 pending arrival of another Agency
member (4/5ths vote required).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Community Development Director Desrochers requested Item No.5 be pulled from
the Consent Calendar. Member McCandliss requested Item No. 6 and Item No. 8
be pulled.
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MEMBER McCANDLISS OFFERED ITEMS 7 AND 9 FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
ITEM NO.7: RESOLUTION 739 ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
WITH HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA
ITEM 1\0. 9: RESOLUTION 740 ACCEPTING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR TOWN CENTRE II PROJECT AREA
Item No 5 was trailed pending the arrival of Member Malcolm.
ITEM NO.6: REPORT: DOWNTOWN EMPLOYEE PARKING
At the Agency's request, a report was prepared on reducing the number of
employee vehicles downtown.
Member McCandliss questioned the Boards/Commissions Recommendation whi ch
stated the Town Centre Project Area Committee recommendations. Does this mean
that they overturned thei r oppos i ti on to the employee parki ng permit program?
Community Development Director Desrochers responded no, they are still opposed
to the permi t parking. Member McCandl i ss further asked if the Ci ty has the
full support and cooperati on of the busi nesses along Thi rd Avenue? Community
Development Speci al i st Davies stated through the survey conducted it was
determined that the businesses are interested in some type of parking permit
system for their employees. Member McCandliss asked if the businesses have a
willingness to support the City in this problem or is it viewed solely as a
City problem. Mr. Davies stated it was difficult to determine this from the
survey. Member McCandl i ss stated the cooperati on from the businesses is
needed; education needs to occur. Unless the City has the cooperation of the
busi nesses, thi s is not goi ng to work. It woul d be very important for the
Chamber of Commerce and the City to meet with the businesses to work with them.
Member Moore stated that he di sagrees with the staff statement that the
problem downtown is not the number of employee vehicles. He feels it is the
number of vehi cl es. He does not see anythi ng innovati ve in the report. He
stated the City must convince the business owners that their business is being
affected by the employee parking problem.
Membe r McCandl i ss stated she could support the City Counci 1 and the City
Manager working initially with the Chamber to meet and talk. She woul d 1 ike
to see the Chamber, which tradi tionally is the group that represents the
busi ness communi ty, take on thi s probl em. Member McCandl i ss further stated
she coul d support buying additional parking lots. She likes the idea of
controlled parking in the parking structure.
Mr. Desrochers suggested that recommendation "c" could be agreed upon by all.
8y accepti ng thi s recommendation resul ts coul d be seen soon. Member Moore
agreed with making a decision on the parking structure.
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Member McCandl i ss asked why the Project Area Committee is opposed to the
employee parking permit program. Redevelopment Coordi nator Kassman stated
that Chai rman Hunti ngton feel s it woul d not work. It has been tri ed in the
past and it didn't work. There are logistical and enforcement problems.
MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to accept staff recommendations c and d. Regarding
recommendation b, di rect staff to explore in more detail the 1 ogi stical
probl ems of employee permit parking program. Regarding recommendation a,
rather than having the Chamber compose a letter and mail it out, have the City
and Chamber work cooperatively in developing a program/action plan for
addressing the shop owners on Third Avenue in getting them to work with the
City and their employees.
ITEM NO.4: RESOLUTION 741 APPROPRIATING FUNDS NECESSARY FOR THE
ACQU ISITION OF CERTAIN BAYFRONT PROPERTI ES AND
ASSOCIATED COSTS
On October 7, 1986, the Redevelopment Agency took acti on to acqui re the
properties at 350, 360, 364 and 368 Bay Boulevard in order to consolidate lots
for major redevelopment. By adopting these resolutions, the Agency also
authorized the commencement of condemnation proceedings to acquire said
properti es. The Agency is requested to appropriate funds for this taking.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent.
Member Moore asked what the next step woul d be in acqui ri ng the properti es.
Mr. Desrochers explained the owners will cause the tenants to relocate in
accordance with state law. At that point the properties would be consolidated.
The resolution passed and was adopted unanimously.
ITEM NO.5: REPORT: STATUS OF PAUL THORYK'S DEVELOPMENT
At the agency meeting of October 2, 1986, Mr. Thoryk presented the status of
his proposal to develop the property at "E" Street with a restaurant. Mr.
Thoryk had indicated that he was negotiating with the "Soup Exchange" for the
leasing and operation of this property. The Agency conti nued thi s item to
this meeting and requested that the necessary i nformati on to begin the
reversion process be provided.
Mr. Thoryk was present and addressed the Agency. He stated the archi tecture
of the building will be the same as presented before to the Agency. He gave a
slide presentation of the Fullerton Soup Exchange as well as some slides of a
similar concept that Mr. Thoryk was involved with in San Francisco called
"Ci ty Eats."
Member McCandliss stated her concern with this concept and how it will fit in
with the area. Member Malcolm stated this site does not need to be the high
quality restaurant initially being looked at. The Soup Exchange concept seems
to fit in with this site.
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Chai rman Cox asked what the total investment in this project would be. Mr.
Thoryk responded approximately $2 million, including land and building. Thi s
figure does not include the F, F & E's of approximately $400,000.
Chai rman Cox further asked if Mr. Thoryk understood the prohibition on a
freeway sign. Mr. Thoryk stated he had asked for a 3-year sign. At the end
of the three years he would agree to lower the sign. Member McCandliss stated
Mr. Thoryk did not have approval for the sign. Mr. Thoryk stated he was under
the impressi on that the si gn was approved. Community Development Di rector
Desrochers stated there is a height limitation for signs due to the Local
Coastal Plan.
Chai rman Cox asked if everythi ng is ready to proceed with bui 1 di ng. Mr.
Desrochers responded the developer needs to "pull" their plans from the City
Building & Housing Department. He is concerned that the plans may need to be
modified due to the reduc i ng of the size and square footage of the
restaurant. Chairman Cox asked if this will necessitate going back to the
Des i gn Revi ew Commi ttee. Mr. Desrochers stated it may. Chairman Cox asked
when this project coul d be under construction. Mr. Bob Nightengale,
representing the Soup Exchange, responded within 60 days.
Member McCandliss stated the point that is selling the concept to her is what
has been shown in the slide presentation as the type of interior that will be
developed. She would like to see a commitment, possibly a schematic design,
that coul d be adopted by the Agency. She would like some assurances that are
more 1 egally bi ndi ng that the end resul t will be what was presented at the
meeting. Member Malcolm suggested developing a budget that would be
acceptable to all and a commitment of what woul d be spent on the interior.
Mr. Desrochers suggested amending the Owner Participation Agreement.
Chairman Cox asked if it would be appropriate to include in the modification
of the Owner Parti ci pati on Agreement reference to the freeway si gn or is it
already part of the original agreement. Mr. Desrochers stated he would check
on thi s.
~'ember McCandl i ss stated if the Agency is moving the "high qual ity, white
table cloth" concept for a restaurant from this site, then a new site for such
a concept needs to be located. She wants to assure that this will happen.
MS (Cox/Moore) to approve the concept of the Soup Exchange for this site and
refer the matter back to staff for modification of the Owner Participation
Agreement.
Member Mal col m stated the need for staff to immedi ately start the process of
looking at the LCP requirement regarding the sign for this project.
The motion passed unanimously.
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ITEM NO.8: RESOLUTION 742 AMENDING TC/OP #84 MODIFYING ON-SITE PARKING
On June 19, 1986, the Redevelopment Agency entered into an Owner Participation
Agreement wi th ADMA Company for the constructi on of a mi xed-use project at
333 "F" Street. The Agreement then was amended on October 2, 1986 to all ow
for the change in ownership title to Adler General Partnership. The developer
is currently requesting that the Agreement be modified to allow a change in
parking design and number of spaces.
Community Development Director Desrochers stated representatives of the ADMA
group were present, if needed, to discuss the issues. Mr. Desrochers further
stated the change in parking design is basically eliminating the parking
deck. Therefore, the developer has been required to replace the lost parking
spaces by use of the in-lieu program. Mr. Desrochers stated the Design Review
Committee did not meet as pl anned to review this item. Redevelopment
Coordi nator Kassman sta ted this item will be going to the Design Review
Committee from the Planning Department staff as an informational item. The
Planning Department staff has approved the changes.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent.
Mr. Desrochers suggested the resolution be subject to the Design Review
Commi ttee' s approval. Member Malcolm included this suggestion in the
resolution.
Member McCandl iss stated she was concerned with the number of projects using
the in-lieu parking program because of the general parking problem downtown.
Executive Director Goss stated one thing staff can do as parki ng spaces are
displaced is to keep track of the amount of other parking spaces that are
purchased (when additional lots are put in) and determi ne if there is some
balance occurring.
The resolution passed and was adopted unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Executive Director Goss stated he did not have a report.
Community Development Di rector Desrochers stated the Finance Di rector has
prepared a report on the fi nanci al status of the Agency and it wi 11 be
submitted at the next Agency meeting.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Chai rrnan Cox asked about the status of the trell is/bus shelter that had been
knocked down in front of 367 Third Avenue. Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman
stated one written bid had been received and if it is under $5,000 and is
app roved, reconstruction will begin shortly. Chairman Cox stated he is
concerned with the liability problem at this time.
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Chairman Cox discussed the existing Sierra Club lawsuit. He stated there have
been a lot of changes over the 1 ast few years. The Local Coastal Pl an was
approved as well as the Sierra Club litigation instituted. The concerns
peopl e had as to whether or not Chul a Vi sta really was concerned with the
environmental aspects of the Plan as much as the development plans have been
somewhat all evi ated by this Agency's strong commi tment to the Nature
Interpreti ve Center which is under construction. Al so, the money that has
been spent on developing the mitigation plans for the areas that are related
to the F edera 1 Corps of Engineers/CalTrans project has helped to alleviate
concerns. A grant has been received from the Coastal Conservancy, as well as
funding from the state for a portion of the constructi on of the Nature
Interpretive Center.
Chairman Cox further stated there have been changes in the leadership of the
Sierra Club. They have had a significant turn over; a new Executive Director,
a new Chairwoman of the San Diego chapter, and a new Conservation Chair of the
Si erra Cl ub. It may be a good time to sit down with the Sierra Cl ub and do
some mediation between the City's position and the Sierra Club's position.
MS (Cox/McCandliss) to authorize the staff and the Mayor to contact the Sierra
Club to discuss the possibil i ty of going through mediation regardi ng the
outstanding issues pertaining to the Bayfront.
Member Malcolm stated the Sierra Club did call him and wanted to sit down with
him, however, he refused to di scuss the di fferences he has had with the
Agency /Counc il . Member Mal col m stated he would like to accept their
invitation and go with the Mayor to talk with them.
Member McCandl i ss asked if Member Malcolm was will ing to participate in a
Council Committee. Member Malcolm responded he was not sure if it should be a
committee or if it should be before the entire five members, but he would like
to participate.
Discussion followed regarding studies conducted on the 8ayfront.
The motion passed unanimously.
MEMBER COMMENTS:
Member Malcolm commented regarding the City Counci 1 resolutions being
presented foll owing the Redevelopment Agency meeti ng. He stated he bel ieves
City Counci 1 members should not receive a resol uti on, that it is not
appropriate. He believes it may be well deserved, however, it sets a
precedent and is a practice that should be used very cautiously.
Member Moore stated as an alternate member on the CHIP Committee he is aware
that the housing rehabilitation program is moving into a different arena with
the recent annexation in Southern Chula Vista. A different source of funds is
being used. Mr. Desrochers stated low and moderate income housing money from
the redevelopment program for housi ng rehabil i tati on is bei ng used. Member
Moo re stated the cost for housing rehabilitation is much higher in the
Southern Chula Vista area.
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Executive Director Goss stated staff is suggesting that they keep on with the
current policy on an interim basis while working on trying to look at using a
loan program for housing rehabil itation and use the same source of funds for
infrastructure support. Right now staff is doing an evaluation of the street
system and housing conditions to see where these two might blend together.
Housi ng Rehabi 1 itati on Admi ni strator Ciotti stated the projects that are
comi ng before the program are in extremely poor condi ti on because they were
bypassed by the County. The County had a cap of $15,000 so they were not able
to do major reconstruction.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to have staff prepare a modified paragraph to Appendix C
of the CHIP Policy Manual.
ADJOURNED at 6:15 p.m. to the regular meeting of November 6, 1986, at 7:00 p.m.
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