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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1985/01/03 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, January 3, 1985 Counc i 1 Chamber 7:00p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL Agency Members present: Chairman Cox, Members Malcolm, McCand1iss, Scott, Moore Agency Members absent: None Staff present: Acting Executive Di rector Asmus, City Attorney Harron, Redevelopment Coordinator Zeg1er 1. Approval of Minutes of December 6, 1985 MSC ( Moore/Scott) to approve the mi nutes. (Counci 1woman McCand1 i ss arri ved after the vote on the minutes). 2. REPORT - Entry Signs to the City (Continued from December 20, 1994) Redevelopment Coordinator Zeg1er explained that during the budget process the Council/Agency placed emphasis on the need for permanent entry signs along the freeway entrances to the City. Mr. Zeg1 er presented sl ides showi ng vari ous examp1 es of signs throughout the County and State. He stated the staff is recommending: (1) approval of the concept of a monument/wall type sign. (2) di rect the staff to send request for proposal s (RFP) to qual ifi ed architects and landscape architects to propose a single design to be reviewed by the Design Review Committee which will then be recommended to the Agency for final approval. (3) di rect staff to study approximate locations and choose four si tes with the aid of the designer and return to the Agency with recommendations for acquisition and maintenance of the sites. Agency discussion followed regarding the types of signs proposed which would depend on the location; the si gns shou1 d be one of a 1 ow-mai ntenance and simplicity in design; the suggestion to have some type of indirect lighting on the si gn; the signs installed by the Ci ty of Fresno which were installed within the freeway rights-of-way; contacting Ca1Trans to determine whether or not the same type of program could be done in Chu1a Vista; the signs must meet the sign criteria specified by CalTrans; the Ci ty may have to purchase the sites and maintain the area; and the suggestion to have the Mayor make liaison with CalTrans to lay the foundation for staff to follow with their contact. Member Malcolm recommended the Agency take a tour of the City which he felt would be beneficial in determining locations for the signs. ... "------. Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 2 - January 3, 1985 MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve (1) the concept of the monument wall type si gn; (2) for staff to send request for proposals to qua 1i fi ed a rchi tects and 1 andscape archi tects to propose a s i ng1 e desi gn to be revi ewed by the Desi gn Review Committee whi ch wi 11 then be recommended to the Agency for final approval and (3) to schedule a tour of the City to look at various locations for placement of the signs. Chairman Cox stated the intent of his motion was for a low-maintenance type sign with cost estimates for lighted signs (as an option). 3. RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH NORBERT H. DALL FOR CONSULTANT-ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,000 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Community Development Director Desrochers submitted a wri tten statement requesting Agency's consideration of a six month extension of the services of Mr. Norbert H. Da11. He explained Mr. Dall has been assisting the Agency in the processing of the Bayfront Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan through the Coastal Commission. The final plan is to be heard by the State Commission duri ng the th i rd week in January. Mr. Desrochers requested a six month extension of Mr. Da11's services or until June 30, 1985 with an appropriation of $21,000 for these services. Member Moore noted the resolution call s for $3,000 per month payment to Mr. Dall and questi oned whether thi s wou1 d i nc1 ude a certain number of hours. Staff expl ai ned they di d not have the agreement before them. Cha i rman Cox stated he would trail the item until the staff researches this. TOWN CENTRE NO. 1 4. RESOLUTION - PROPOSED SIGN CRITERIA FOR TOWN CENTRE PUBLIC SIGNS Redevelopment Coordinator Zeg1er referred to the written report submitted by the Community Development Director whereby he responded to the Redevelopment Agency's request for a public sign program for the Town Centre Agency. The Agency members i ndi cated the program shou1 d be simi 1 ar to that submi tted for the Bayfront Redevelopment Project Area and should utilize stylized signs similar to the "No Bike Riding" signs installed on Third Avenue. Attached to the Director's report were renderings of the proposed si gns. Member McCand1iss questioned whether all of the signs had the "TC" lettering on it. Mr. Zeg1 er stated most of them do -some of them do not. Member McCand1 i ss indicated the "TC" lettering is not specifically identifiable - it could be construed for other meani ngs rather than "Town Centre." She added the 1 etters were unnecessary and clutter up the sign area. MSUC (McCand1iss/MOore) the question of removi ng the "TC" designation be referred back to the Town Centre Project Area Committee, the Town Centre Design Revi ew Commi ttee, and the Chamber of Commerce (for thei r input and recommendation). -- -_...~--_....".".~._.-_..-_..- Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 3 - January 3, 1985 5. REPORT ASSUMABILITY OF COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION AND CHIP LOANS In September 1984, staff was informed by the Bank of America that commercial rehabilitation loans as well as CHIP loans would not be assumable upon sale of properti es. Thi s matter was brought before the Redevelopment Agency at the meeti ng of November 1, 1984, at which time the Agency authorized staff to request that the Bank of Ameri ca reconsi der their policy concerni ng the assumption of loans under certain circumstances. Following that meeting, Chairman Cox, Member Malcolm, and City staff met with representatives of the Bank of America to discuss the assumption issue and arrive at a mutually acceptable solution. Subsequent to the meeti ng, Ci ty and Bank staff reached an agreement wh i ch is being submitted to the Agency for approval this evening. The Community Development Di rector recommended the Agency accept the report and approve the foll owi ng condi ti ons under whi ch commerc i a1 and residential rehabilitation loans may be assumable: Commercial Rehabilitation Loan 1. Assumable for five years from the date of approval of the loan. 2. Loan must be at least $20,000. 3. Charge for bank processi ng fees. Residential Rehabilitation Loan 1. Fi ve and one-half percent residential loans assumable as long as purchaser qualifies as low/moderate-income (to be determined by the City). 2. Five and one-half percent multi-family loans assumable pursuant to agreement wi th purchaser to rent to 1 ow/moderate-i ncome candi dates (as determined by the City). MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the report and recommendations. OTAY VALLEY ROAD 6. REPORT EXPANSION OF THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE The Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee has been meeting since October 9, 1984. Recent concern about representation on the Committee has brought up the question of enlargement of the Committee to include a representative from the Otay Recycling Park and an additional representative from the Brandywi ne Homeowners Associ ati on. The Commun i ty Development Director recommended the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee not be expanded at this time, but that representatives of the Otay Recyc1 ing Park be invited to attend the meetings and present their view and concerns, when appropriate. Mr. Donald Heye, Chairman of the Committee, stated the Committee considered the expansion; however, they felt it was not their position to determine the number of Commi ttee members and in effect, "passed the buck" back to the Redevelopment Agency. _.------~-_._,.._.__.- .. .'.._- Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 4 - January 3, 1985 Agency discussion followed regarding the advantages and disadvantages of adding an additional two members to the Committee at this time. Chairman Cox spoke in support of the addition stating he was extremely impressed with the peop1 e servi ng on the Commi ttee. He recommended the addi ti ona1 two members not serve until such time as the present Commi ttee presents thei r recommendations to the Agency on the Design Standards and Implementation Plan. MS (Mal co1m/McCand1 i ss) to accept the staff report and recommendati on (keep the Committee at five members). Di scussi on of the moti on followed wi th Member McCand1 i ss i ndi cati ng that it may be a disservice to the present Committee to add new members at this specific time. She commented the two additional members could attend the meetings and the present Committee would be sensitive to the fact they will be well-received and their concerns listened to. Chairman Cox stated he is voti ng agai nst the moti on stati ng the addi ti ona1 two members have a very direct stake in serving as just ex-officio members since whatever decisions are made would have a direct impact on them. SUBSTITUTE MOTION MSUC (Moore!Ma1co1m) for the Redevelopment Agency to approve the expansion of the Committee to seven members and authorizing the Chairman to solicit and recruit two new members to become effective following completion of the Design Standards that are being pursued at this time by the present committee. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 557 - EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH NORBERT H. DALL FOR CONSULTANT-ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,000 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Acting Executive Director Asmus explained that the contract of Mr. Da11 calls for $3,000 to a maximum of $5,000 per month. It is, in essence, a retainer. If the consultant does not work at all in one month he will still receive the $3,000. City Attorney Harron stated Mr. Dall has been quite productive and has been working on the Sierra Club lawsuit among other projec~ related to the bayfront. In answer to Member McCand1iss' question, Acting Executive Director Asmus stated the contract can be terminated by either party with ten days' notice. City Attorney Harron stated it is anticipated that Mr. Da11's services would take six months' time. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT a. MSUC (Cox/Moore) for a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the Sierra Club vs. Coastal Commission litigation. ...---- ~----_._.- Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 5 - January 3, 1985 b. Chairman Cox questioned the placement of the bomanite in front of Chula Vista Photo Shop. Redevelopment Coordinator Zeg1er stated it was the Sweetwater Authority's work that created the problem and they will be putting it in; however, the time element is not certain. c. Chairman Cox questioned placement of trees in front of the Davidson/Third Avenue Project. Mr. Zeg1er stated he received a report from the staff Landscape Architect stating the trees were on order. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS (None) MEMBERS' COMMENTS (None) Agency recessed at 8:07 p.m. to meet as the City Council. At 8:45 p.m. the Agency recessed to Closed Session. The City Clerk was excused. Acting Executive Director stated the session ended at 10:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT at 10:30 p. m. to the meeti ng schedu1 ed on Thursday, January 17, 1985, at 4:00 p.m. £~nuv~~¿~ IE M. FULAS , , City Clerk WPG:0575A PAG - --...--....-...... _.-" -- -" .....----..---..-