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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Thursday, January 17, 1985 Council Conference Room
4:00 p.m. City Hall
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members McCandliss, Moore, Scott
MEMBERS EXCUSED Member Malcolm
STAFF PRESENT Executive Di rector Goss, Communi ty Development
Di rector Desrochers, Agency Attorney Harron, Traffic
Engineer Glass
ALSO PRESENT Charl es LeMenager, Paul Grimm, Herman Kimmel, Bill
Di ckson
ITEM NO. la. RESOLUTION - APPROVING DESIGN FOR BROWN DERBY BRASSERIE
b. RESOLUTION - ENTERING INTO A LEASE FOR OFFSITE PARKING
c. RESOLUTION - APPROVING DEED FOR SALE OF PARCEL 3
The Agency recei ved a 1 etter from the proponents, Paul Thoryk and Partners,
Inc., requesting a continuance of this item to the next regular Redevelopment
Agency meeting.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to continue this item to February 7, 1985.
ITEM NO. 2 - REPORT: RESULTS OF THE STUDY OF TRAFFIC/FREEWAY ACCESS NEEDS -
BAY BOULEVARD AND liE II STREET BY HERMAN KIMMEL AND
ASSOCIATES
On December 6, 1984, the Redevelopment Agency approved an amendment to the
contract with Herman Kimmel and Associates, Inc. to develop a concept for the
1-5 freeway interchange and Bay Boulevard.
Communi ty Development Di rector Des roc hers introduced the traffic engineers,
from Herman Kimmel and Associates.
Mr. Herman Kimmel (Herman Kimmel and Associates), distributed copies of the
two separate documents relating to the Bayfront Traffic Study dated December
19, 1984, and Ja nuary , 1985. He stated that the traffic volume figures
provi ded by Ca lTrans were comparabl e to those determi ned by the consultants
and used by the City to analyze potential impacts resulting from the Bayfront
project. Using the CalTrans vol ume figures, future traffic at existing
intersections at or near the "E" Street/I-5 interchange will be at or over
their maximum capacity, unless; 1) "E" Street overpass is widened to provide
east to northbound dual left turns, free right turns, and additional through
lanes, 2) alternate location(s) of the 1-5 southbound offramp is determined
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other than the 1 ocati on shown on the Bayfront Specifi c Pl an ci rculati on
concept plan, 3) the City provides a more attractive, efficient travel route
along Fourth Avenue and Broadway to reach 1-5 via State Route 54, rather than
"E" Street. The consultant di scussed alternati ves for I -5 southbound ramp
relocation, circulation improvements to reduce potential traffic impacts to
acceptable levels, alternate traffic volumes reassignment, and probable
circulation improvement costs. Mr. Kimmel emphasized that CalTrans assures
the City they have no funds to provide improvements.
Further discussion involved widening of the bridge located at "E" Street and
util i zi ng the di amond interchange. The enti re north property coul d only be
developed whole if access were improved by the bridge widening. Community
Development Director Desrochers pointed out that the City would be responsible
for financing of everything outside of the Caltrans right-of-way.
Chairman Cox suggested that staff arrange a meeting with CalTrans officials to
discuss redesign of the area.
Mr. Charles LeMenager representing Chula Vista Investment Company, stated that
the pl ans as presented thi s afternoon appear to chop up their property.
Therefore, they will explore other alternatives with the traffic engineers and
their planner.
Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that the Bay Boulevard and
"E" Street parcel s playa key role on what happens to the ramps.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer thi s item to staff for further di scussi on wi th
property owners and the traffic engineers.
ITEM NO. 3 - REPORT: WORK SCOPE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD ASSESSMENT
Due to concerns expressed by citizens concerning potential environmental
hazards which may exist in the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment area, staff has
met with the County Health Department, State Department of Public Health,
individuals from San Diego State University School of Public Health, and the
University of California. As a result of these discussions, a workscope has
been prepared in draft form for the Agency's review.
Community Development Director Desrochers reported that the Otay Valley Road
Project Area Committee unanimously endorsed the workscope. Mr. Desrochers
commended Member McCandliss for assisting in arranging the meeting with the
various agencies.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report and authorize solicitation for request
for proposals as contained in the draft workscope.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: None.
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DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
a. Executive Director Goss reported that the consultants for environmental
management services, Woodward-Clyde Consultants, is on board now.
b. The Environmental Task Force met recently and will be compi 1 i ng thei r
report. A final report will be issued at an upcoming meeting.
c. Executive Di rector Goss reported that a concentrati on of 1 ead has been
found at Paradise Marsh in National City. However, Mr. David Marx of the
County Health Department does not feel this is a serious matter.
d. Materials relating to the EastLake Project were distributed to members.
e. Executive Di rector Goss reminded the Agency of the upcoming policy maker
workshop.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to adjourn to Closed Session for matters of potential
litigation.
ADJOURNMENT AT 5:03 p.m. to Closed Session and the regul ar meeting of
Thursday, February 7, 1985, at 7 p.m. The recording secretary was excused and
the Executive Director reported that Closed Session adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
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