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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1985/05/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, May 9, 1985 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, Scott, McCandliss, Moore MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Executive Di rector Goss, Ass i stant Agency Attorney Gill, Housing Coordinator Gustafson, Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler, Development Specialist Kassman ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Moore/Cox) to approve the minutes of April 4, 9, and 18, 1985, as mailed. ITEM NO. 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 586 - ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-85-38, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS CONCERNING LAND USE, AND GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT TO NATIONAL PETROLEUM, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PETROLEUM BULK PLANT National Petroleum, Inc. has submitted a proposal to develop a 79,000 sq. ft. parcel located on Energy Way and within the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Area. The proposed development consists of an 8,000 sq. ft. office-warehouse facility and the construction of 8 petroleum storage tanks at the rear of the site. A petroleum bulk storage plant is a land use which requires a special permit to locate within the industrial zone. Development Special ist Kassman na rrated a sl ide presentation depi cti ng the proposed development. In response to Member Moore's question, Development Specialist Kassman indicated that an owner participation agreement for the subject project will be brought back to the Agency for their consideration, and after Design Review Committee review. Mr. Kassman added that the storage tanks are in compliance with all environmental agencies' regulations. Development Special i st Kassman al so responded to Member McCandl iss questi ons relative to the dispensing of oil. This process will take pl ace from small pumps located near the rear wall. He assured the Agency that all perti nent departments woul d review the project, including the Fire and Buil ding & Housing departments. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Development Specialist Kassman noted that this project was approved unanimously by the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- May 8, 1985 ITEM NO. 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 587 - REVISING DESIGN AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR ISA BUILDING AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BF/OP 2A The Redevelopment Agency entered into an owner participation agreement with Ratner Development Company for the ISA building at Bay Boulevard and "J" Street. Since that approval in March, the developer modified the exterior architectural elevations of the building. The changes were reviewed by the Design Review Committee and recommended for approval subject to conditions. Mr. Michael McDonald, representing the Ratner Development Company, 2635 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, displayed a working model of the project. He explained that basically the original building area, parking, access, and siting of the building have been maintained. The major change in the proposal entails a three-sided structure with a convex facade along the Bay Boulevard elevation. Grade level planters will be installed adjacent to the facade to accent the geometric window pattern of the building. Concrete tilt-up panels and green reflective glass, as originally proposed, will be utilized. Textured paving within the entryway has now been extended to the walkway leading to Bay Boulevard. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Mr. McDonal d remarked that a deadl i ne of October 1, 1985, has been set for moving the tenant into the structure. Therefore, he requested the continued cooperation of staff. ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT: DRAFT ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS FOR THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT CONSERVANCY TRUST The Bayfront Specific Pl an establ ishes a Bayfront Conservancy Trust. The Trust will oversee the maintenance and operation of all wetlands within the Redevelopment Project that are not under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish and Game. In addition, it is expected that the California Department of Fish and Game will utilize the Conservancy Trust to monitor the wetlands under their jurisdiction. The draft Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws have been prepared by the California Coastal Conservancy. Staff requests input from the Agency prior to drafting the final documents. Member McCandl iss advised that the draft be proofread as she noted many typos in the text. Specifically, page 7 of the Bylaws, paragraph B, "Non-Liability of Di rectors" a word or two has been cut off. Member McCandl i ss a 1 so expressed concern with the term of office of directors (page 3, last paragraph, Section 3.4 "Term of Office of Directors"). Discussion ensued relative to the term of office for this position. In response, Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler explained that originally, City staff stated that local control of issues relative to the Conservancy Trust should be maintained, that is, the Redevelopment Agency should be in a leadership position. --.-"- ---"--- " - -- --~--_._._.._---._-----~----"._.._", Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeti ng -3- May 8, 1985 Member Scott commented on "Section 3.13: Prohi bi ted Transactions." He suggested that this section be reviewed carefully. Chairman Cox suggested that the title of this Trust may be renamed in the future. If and when National City submits their Local Coastal Plan, it would be wise to include Paradise Marsh as part of that name. Therefore, it may be more appropriate to call it the Sweetwater Bay front Conservancy Trust or something to that effect. Cha i rman Cox asked if the Conservancy Trust woul d be establ i shi ng a budget predi ca ted on what the Redevelopment Agency establ i shes as an assessment basis. In response, staff stated that this would be the legal thread. The progress i on woul d be from the Redevelopment District through the Special District, and then, finally, a Conservancy Trust. There are many ways to fund this. And since we are in a preliminary stage, these issues will have to be worked on. Further discussion ensued relative to Secti on 3.4 "Term of Offi ceo " Mr. Zegler stated that in order to establ ish continuity the two-year or four-year rotation basis had been suggested. Chairman Cox suggested that the Agency should consider this document as a working document and take action on it at another meeting. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to continue this item. ITEM NO. 5 - RESOLUTION NO. - APPROVING AGREEMENT AMENDING SUPPLEMENTAL DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES, LIMITED-COMMERCIAL MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to discuss this item in Closed Session at the end of the meeting. ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 588 - TRANSFERRING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DESIGN ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS EAST AND WEST OF THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN DAVIDSON STREET AND "F" STREET For several months, the Mayor and City staff have been meeting with property owners on both alleys east and west of Third Avenue between Davidson Street and "F" Street. The main purpose of the meeting was to seek the cooperation of the abutti ng property owners on an informal basis to eliminate the necessity of forming an assessment district to cons truct the alley improvements. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. "------. u_ ~______._~~ ..--------_. 'Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- May 8, 1985 ITEM NO. 7 - REPORT: SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES The Redevelopment Agency suggested it woul d be appropriate to seek the services of bond counsel for various City and Redevelopment Agency, as well as private placement offerings. In the past, the Agency has used the servi ces, almost exclusively of Jones, Hall, Hill, and White of San Francisco. Consideration of other firms including Jones, Hall, Hill and White is proposed at this time. Assistant Agency Attorney Gill advi sed that Member Scott woul d not have a confl ict of interest in this matter. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to accept the report. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT a. Chairman Cox noted that a large hole has been dug in front of Fuddrucker's Restaurant. b. Chairman Cox noted that the bomanite on the south side of "F" Street near Third Avenue is coming out again. Redevelopment Coordi nator Zegler remarked that the soil is so super-saturated that the concrete base is failing. Appropriate staff has been notified of the condition. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None. The Agency adjourned at this time to Closed Session at 7:35 p.m. to di scuss Item No.5. The Agency reconvened at 7:44 p.m. with the following action: MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to conti nue the item (approving Amended Suppl emental Disposition and Development Agreement with Centre City Associates, Limited-Commercial) to Tuesday, May 14, 1985, following the regular City Council meeting. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to refer this item to staff for a report back to the Agency. MEMBERS' COMMENTS a. Member Malcolm asked for a status on the Agency receiving additional pay for attending Special Agency meetings. Executive Director Goss noted that the matter was referred to staff. b. Member McCandl iss questioned the status of the environmental study to be performed by the Envi ronmenta 1 Health Coal ition. Development Special ist Kassman stated that the Health Coalition is reviewing the information and will hopefully come back to the Agency in May with a report. ADJOURNMENT AT 7:47 p.m. to Tuesday, May 14, 1985, following the City Council meeting, and the regul ar mi d-month meeti ng f Thursday, May 23, 1985, at 4:00 p.m. Jæ WPC 1567H -_..__..__._---.__._---_._._-~-- -- -- -...-