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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1986/12/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA December 4, 1986 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cha i rman Cox; Member Nader and Member Moore; Member Malcolm arrived at 7:17 p.m. MEMBERS ABSENT: Member McCandliss STAFF PRESENT: Di rector of Management Services Thomson, Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman, Senior Community Development Specialist Buchan, Communi ty Development Specialist Davies, Assistant City Attorney Rudolph Member Nader noted he shoul d not vote on Item #1 as he was not in office at the time the Minutes were taken. Chairman Cox suggested trailing this item pending the arrival of another member. Because a 4/5ths vote was required, Chairman Cox suggested trailing Item No. 2 pending the arrival of another member. ITEM NO.3: RESOLUTI ON 754 ACCEPTING DEEDS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 350, 360 AND 364 BAY BOULEVARD IN CHULA VISTA AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY TO RECORD ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEEDS At the meeting of October 7, 1986, the Agency approved the purchase of properti es at 350, 360 and 364 Bay Boul evard for amounts agreed to by the sell ers and the Agency. The transaction is currently in escrow. Deeds for the properti es are bei ng submitted into escrow and wi 11 be conveyed to the Agency upon close of the escrows. Acceptance of these deeds is required. Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman reported that an amended resolution is being proposed. The change is to include a fourth property, 368 Bay Boul evard. Thi s property was ori gi nally goi ng to be acqui red through an emi nent domain taking, however, it has been resolved and the judgment in that case requires that thi s property go through the regul ar acqui sition process. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers noted that Mr. William Cannon, representing the owners, was present. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. (3-0; Members Malcolm and McCandliss not present for vote.) --"-- - -_...__..__.~_._-~--,_._--- · Redevelopment Agency Minutes -2- December 4, 1986 ITEM NO.4: RESOLUTION 755 ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH RATNER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARINA GATEWAY PARCEL #1 Ratner Development Company submitted plans for the construction of two i ndustri al related buildings at the northwest corner of IIJII Street and Bay Boul evard. The subj ect site is located withi n the coastal zone and wi 11 require a coastal development permit. Senior Community Development Specialist Buchan referred to the revised list of Conditions of Approval before the Agency. She stated staff's recommendati on was to approve the OWner Participation Agreement with several conditions. One of the conditions would be to direct the architect and developer back to the Desi gn Revi ew Committee to further look at a sol uti on to the north and south elevations of the building. The Design Review Committee had a problem with tha tone aspect. The rest of the design could be approved. Ms. Buchan further stated that Mr. Me Dona 1 d from Greenwal d/McDonal d, the de vel oper, and Tom Brown from Steppe/Wil son Architects are present and that Mr. Brown will give a short presentation. Chairman Cox asked Ms. Buchan to delineate the differences between the original Conditions of Approval and the revised Conditions. Ms. Buchan stated that "g" and "i" were the only conditions that were changed. In "g" the width of the street was changed from 42' to 37'. In "i" the City Attorney felt the wording should be changed. Mr. Tom Brown, the architect, gave a bri ef presentati on usi ng the over-head projector as well as a model of the project. Whil e Chairman Cox and Member Nader stepped down to view the model of the project, Member Moore asked how the SDG&E 1 andscape improvement was comi ng along in this area. He suggested the Agency receive an update on this for the next meeting. Member Malcolm asked about the texture on the wall at the North end of Buil ding B and asked if it shoul d wrap around the buil di ng further. Ms. Buchan responded that the Planning Department staff and the Design Review Committee did not have a problem with the existing plan. Mr. McDonald stated there is a 50' of return on the texture which protects the view. RESOLUTI ON OFFERED BY CHAI RMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Member Malcolm asked the Assistant City Attorney if the Design Review Committee found some other item of concern whi 1 e they are tryi ng to work out this particular problem would they be able to place additional conditions at that time. Assistant City Attorney RUdolph stated the only room for the Committee is to deal with the north and south elevations of Building A. The rest has been blocked from their review at this point if this resolution is accepted. ~...- -_.._...._----~~-- --~--_.._-_.- Redevelopment Aqency Minutes -3- December 4, 1986 Member Malcolm stated until the project is completely approved, he feels the Agency should not be limiting the Design Review Committee in their ability to review the total project. Ms. Buchan responded that the applicant had indicated that they would like to continue the processing going into construction drawings. This is the reason the recommendation was devised in this way since the Design Review Committee felt that the design was adequate other than the one aspect previously mentioned. Member Moore suggested amendi ng conditi on "i" to i ncl ude the north and south elevations of Buildings A and B. Member Malcolm stated he would like the Design Review Committee to have flexibility to make changes until full approval is received. Chairman Cox stated his only concern is that this has gone through the Design Review Committee process already. MS (Malcolm/Nader) to amend item "i" to read that the applicant will work with the Design Review Committee in resolving the design of the buildings by January 31, 1987. A substitute motion was then offered by Member Moore. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to amend item "i" to read: "The applicant will work with the Design Review Committee in resolving the desi gn of the north and south el evati ons of Buil di ng A and consi der the north facing of Building B and/or the associated landscaping." The resolution was passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.1: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 11/6/86 and 11/12/86 MS (Moore/Ma lcol m) to approve the minutes of 11/6/86 and 11 /12/86. (3-0; Member Nader abstained) ITEM NO.2: RESOLUTION 756 APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR LAND COSTS FOR THE BAYFRONT TROLLEY STATION The City entered into a cooperation agreement with the County of San Diego in May 1984 for the j oi nt development of the Bayfront Troll ey Stati on. Thi s agreement called for the cost and development of this facil ity to be shared equally between the City and the County. The City's share, totaling $2.6 mi 11 i on, was to be pa i d by the Redeve 1 opment Agency i nc 1 udi ng the reimbursement of $147,000 to the City for the donation of land for the Trolley Stati on. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITE~1 NO.5: RESOLUTION 757 APPROVING CERTAIN ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE INTERIOR EXHIBITS OF THE NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND APPROPRIATING $13,000 THEREFOR The consul tants hi red to prepare the exhibi ts for the Nature Interpreti ve Center have found that additional safety wiring and special lighting fixtures will be necessary due to the type of exhibits planned. -.. -"""-'-- -.--.---...--,.....-....-----.-.----..--.-.----.- Redevelopment Agency Minutes -4- December 4, 1986 RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.6: RESOLUTI ON 758 ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH PETER AND LORENZA DESSER FOR EXTERIOR REMODELING AND 1,850 SQUARE FEET ADDITION TO 319 THIRD AVENUE Mr. Peter F. Desser is proposi ng to remodel and add a 1,850 sq. ft. see ond floor to the existing one story commercial building at 319 Third Avenue. The second story will include the mixed-use of an apartment unit and office space. Communi ty Development Specialist Davies stated the Design Review Committee approved thi s proj ect but recommended that item No. 6 of the Conditi ons of Approval be deleted. The developer may incorporate his existing sign into the proj ect. Mr. Davies further stated that Mr. Desser, the property owner, as well as John Acosta, the architect, were present. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Member Malcolm questioned the i n-l i eu parking fee. Community Development Di rector Desrochers stated the Agency is receiving approximately $7,000 to $7,500 per space from the acquisitions along Third Avenue. He stated the Agency should possibly consider raising the $16 fee or the formula at deriving the fee to try and reflect at least the cost of one space. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to ask staff to review the in-lieu parking fee and report back to the Agency any recommendati on as to whether or not the fee shoul d be increased. ITEM NO.8: RESOLUTI ON 759 ACCEPTI NG DEEDS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 427 -431 THIRD AVENUE AND 277, 283 and 289 ALVARADO STREET IN CHULA VISTA AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY TO RECORD ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEEDS, APPROVING ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LEASE FOR PARCEL NO. 568-420-15, AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN ASSIGNMENT The Agency has approved the purchase of the subject properties in pursuit of an agreement wi th the Sweetwa ter Uni on High School District to provi de a 1 ocati on for new di stri ct offices in exchange for land for a new joint corporati on yard. The properties are in escrow. Grant deeds for the properti es have been prepared and must be accepted by the Agency pri or to recordation. An Assignment and Assumption of Lease for parcel no. 568-420-15 with Safeway Stores Incorporated needs Agency approval. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. .---.""""-----------....".-....,---......--- t Redevelopment Aqency Minutes -5- December 4, 1986 DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Director of Management Services Thomson noted the need for a closed session. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers stated staff has been in negotiations regarding acquisition of the Calhoun Law Building/Jet Furniture Company on H Street. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to go into closed session for the purposes of real property acquisition. Mr. Desrochers stated the trell is in front of Chul a Vi sta Camera at the foot of Park Way is now complete. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Chairman Cox announced the meeting with Senator Cranston held in the afternoon on this date. He stated the meeting was to brief Senator Cranston on projects the Ci ty of Chul a Vi sta is very interested in, specifically, the Sweetwater Flood Control Project and the status of the Bayfront projects. Senator Cranston was al so bri efed on some of the Ci ty' s efforts with regard to the restoration plans for the wetland areas and also the progress of the Nature Interpreti ve Center. Part of the effort of the meeting was to sol icit the ongoing support of Senator Cranston. Cha i rman Cox noted the Agency has a copy of a 1 etter before them to Senator Cranston that was sent out Wednesday, December 3. Chairman Cox also noted that copies of two additional letters were before the Agency. One was from the League for Coastal Protection and the other was from the Sierra Cl ub. These 1 etters were in reference to the Agency's communication to them recently concerning the willingness of the City of Chula Vist" to seek mediation and possible resolution of some of the outstanding differences with these two organizations. Both letters state that they have referred this matter to their attorneys and are seek i ng direction before making any specific commitments. MEMBERS' COMMENTS: Member Malcolm noted there had been some miscommunication regarding today's meeting with Senator Cranston. He stated he would like to discuss this matter at the next City Council meeting. Member Malcolm further noted a problem at Third Avenue and F Street with the signal timing. There is a problem of cars backing up that are needing to make a left onto F Street. MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to refer the signal problem at Third Avenue and F Street to staff. ..-,." ._-,._..,_......_....._.__.._.,"-------~------_.._._~ Redevelopment Agency Minutes -6- December 4, 1986 Member Moore reported he was the Council representative at a meeting regarding the sewer/sludge situation. He noted that nine cities dump their sewage/sludge at the Otay site. ADJOURNMENT at 8:00 p.m. to Closed Session to discuss matters of real property acqui siti on. From Closed Session to the regular meeting of December 18, 1986 at 4:00 p.m. pa~f)ü~~J~- Executive Secretary WPC 2612H _._--~-_..._.__.._._--_._- -