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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1985/06/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, June 6, 1985 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, McCandliss, Moore, Scott MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Agency Attorney Harron, Community Development Director Desrochers, Assistant Planner Bazze1 ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to approve the minutes of May 9, 14, and 28, 1985, as mailed. ITEM NO. 2 - REPORT: a) SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER INSTRUCTIONS TO TRUSTEE b) FUTURE EXPANSION OF SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER The County of San Diego is requesting that the Redevelopment Agency (sponsor the South County Regional Center Lease Revenue Bonds) instruct the Trustee to make a $1,500,000 principal and interest paYment out of excess funds now held in the reserve account. Additionally, more space is required at the South County Center in order to accommodate a Superior Court function at the site. It was suggested that Item 2a) be continued to Tuesday night in order to allow staff to obtain additional information regarding this matter. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept Item 2b) (future expansi on of South County Regi ona1 Center) but conti nue Item 2a) regardi ng instructions to Trustee to Tuesday, June 11, following the regular City Council meeting. ITEM NO. 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 591 - LOANING FUNDS FOR THE COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM Since April 1981, $406,000 in Agency funds and $54,000 in Block Grant funds have been all ocated to the Commerci al Rehabilitation Loan Program admi ni stered by the Town Centre Development Corporati on. All funds have either been util i zed or committed at this time producing a $1,150,336 construction activity through a 1 everagi ng agreement with the Bank of America. Currently, $367,000 in loan applications are pending. The LDC has funds available for $70,000 in loan requests and, consequently, the Agency is requested to commit an additional $200,000 to subsidize new conrnercia1 rehabilitation loans in Town Centre. ----_._.........._-_.~._-_.__._.._._.~-_._..-.~. Redevelopment Agency Minutes -2- June 6, 1985 Development Specialist Kassman reported that the Town Centre Development Corporati on met yesterday and approved two new loans that wi 11 be forwarded to the Redevelopment Agency for their concurrence. Therefore, $350,000 instead of the $200,000 is requested to cover four recently approved loans. Additional loan requests are anticipated in the coming months. In answer to Member Malcolm's question, Mr. Kassman explained that the rate of interest is 10% for a 10-year project under $75,000. Member Scott expressed concern with total financing of these projects. Also, the Agency seems to be approving projects before acting on the marketing study. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted as amended (to loan an additi onal $350,000). (The resolution was adopted 4-1 with Member Scott opposed.) Di scussi on ensued rel ati ve to the rate of interest charged by the Bank of America. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to renegotiate the agreement with Bank of America, in light of lower interest rates, in order to secure a different percentage to deposit with the bank. ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT: APPROVING COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN FOR CLARK DENNISON FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY AT 282 LANDIS AVENUE The Town Centre Development Corporation recently approved a loan to Mr. Clark Denni son for improvements to a property owned and 1 eased located at 282 Landis Avenue. Since this project is not located on Third Avenue and it will exceed $75,000, Agency approval is required. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report and approve the conrnercial rehabilitation loan to Mr. Clark Dennison. ITEM NO. 5 - REPORT: APPROVING COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN FOR TOM MONEY AND DR. ROBERT EVANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 303-305 THIRD AVENUE The Town Centre Development Corporation approved the loan to Mr. Tom Money for improvement to his property located at 303-305 Third Avenue (California Eyecare building) in September 1982. Due to financial reasons, the project was not developed and ownership of the buil di ng has recently been restructured into a new partnership. Funding of a loan is requested at this time and since the loan exceeds $75,000, Agency approval is required. MSUC (Ma1co1m/McCandliss) to accept the report and approve the commercial rehabilitation loan to Mr. Tom Money and Dr. Robert Evans. .__"n_" ____..__.____~~~~~~_________ Redevelopment Agency Minutes -3- June 6, 1985 ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION - ADOPTING TOWN CENTRE OUTDOOR DISPLAY POLICY The subject pol icy has been prepared in response to several requests from Town Centre business peopl e to locate merchandi se and decorati ve di sp1 ays adj acent to their retai 1 shops. The pol icy sets forth provisions for temporary, quarterly, and permanent di spl ays and the procedure for approval of display permits and minor encroachment permits. Community Development Director Desrochers explained that because the Zoning Enforcement Officer was having difficulty enforcing displays, the policy was prepared. Staff met with the Zoning Enforcement Offi cer and vari ous conrnittees to gather input. While staff tried to prevent certain unwanted displays and at the same time encourage different types of attractions to the Downtown Area, it was hard to enforce the policy for unwanted displays. Member Scott expressed concern that the displays are prohibited elsewhere in the City but this policy would give Third Avenue merchants special privileges. Mr. Bob McMains, representing Standlee's Cake & Party Shop, stated that staff has done a good job in preparing the policy. Controls are needed downtown in order to monitor displays. Member Moore mentioned that this policy was accepted by the Downtown Association. MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to refer this item to staff for further evaluation to be brought back at a future Council Conference. ITEM NO. 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 592 - APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE TOWN CENTRE SIGN PROCESSING POLICY Duri ng preparati on of the proposed Outdoor Di spl ay Pol icy, the Town Centre Project Area Conrnittee recommended that a provi si on for restaurant menu boards be estab1 i shed. In addi ti on, a provi si on for staff to approve new signs designed in conformance with the Town Centre Design Manual and/or an adopted program has been developed. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MCCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 8 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT AMENDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES, LIMITED-COMMERCIAL MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to continue this item for two weeks (to June 20, 1985). --- -------.-.- --" -"---.. Redevelopment Agency Mi nutes -4- June 6, 1985 ITEM NO. 9 - RESOLUTION NO. 593 - APPROVING THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PROCEDURES MANUAL The sUbject manual establishes the rules and regulations for submittal and processing of plans and encourages the developer to contact staff at the earliest possible date for a presubmittal conference to coordinate the project through City 1 ine departments. The procedure and submittal requirements for a special land use permit, design review, and Owner Participation Agreement are explained in application forms and information sheets where those procedures are included. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 10 - RESOLUTION NO. 594 - CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 84-4, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS CONCERNING LAND USE, AND GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT TO PACIFIC LIGHTING ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A METHANE GAS ELECTRICITY PLANT The subject proposal was presented to the Agency on May 23 for certification of the Environmental Impact Report and approval of a special permit for the development of the proposed land use. At that time, the Agency requested that the project be presented to the Design Review Committee and Environmental Task Force prior to Agency action. The project was reviewed by the Desi gn Revi ew Committee on May 23, di scussed wi th the Chai rman of the Environmental Task Force, and is now being brought back to the Agency for certification of the EIR and approval of a special land use permit. Development Specialist Kassman stated that the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee recommends approval of the Negative Declaration. r~r. Richard Ontiveros, Project Manager, representing Pacific Lighting Energy Systems, described the project. He assured the Agency that Pacific Lighting has and will continue to be responsible for its activities at the plant. The Project Manager expl ained in detail the methane recovery power generation system as depicted on the colored rendering. He explained that the effect on the landfill itself is simply to draw gases. The noise problem has been approached from the standard end as well as on exi sti ng condi ti ons. The Design Review Committee recognizes that the structure's exterior as submitted is suitable for the environment. In response to Member Scott's question, Mr. Ontiveros stated that the projected revenue paid to the County is 12-1/2% of gross revenues or $80,000 to $100,000 per year. The only revenue to the proponents is from the sale of electricity to the gas company. Mr. Paul Weir, Chemical Engineer representing Pacific Lighting Energy Systems, discussed the chemical reaction of gases. He stated that the problem is not with the migration of gases but what is already in the landfill. He emphasized that there are no organic by-products occurring from the process and all procedures are stri ctly regul ated by the Ai r Poll uti on Control District. Redevelopment Agency Minutes -5- June 6, 1985 Mr. Jim Hartley, representing Woodward-Clyde Consultants, stated that in his opi ni on the ri sks outl i ned in the proponent's project summary are 1 ess than what are actually reported. Mr. A. W. Hall, 1675 Point Reyes Court, Chula Vista, 92011, indicated that he had been contacted by Mr. Onti veros as well as the Community Development Director regarding the project. He also read from a letter forwarded to the Editor of the Star-News (but not printed) regarding this project. He suggested that the Redevelopment Agency closely monitor the project. Member Malcolm pointed out that this project is out of the City's jurisdiction. However, the Agency should request that the County assure the City of Chula Vista that its citizens will be protected. Assistant Planner Bazzel explained that the Design Review Committee as well as the Pl anni ng Department have addressed the questi on of the transmi ssi on lines from the plant to Maxwell Road. A coordination plan has been worked out with the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division of the County of San Diego. The City could require that all on-site electrical lines be undergrounded. Therefore, the appl icant woul d have to come back to Council with a request for a waiver or to underground these lines. The Environmental Impact Report discusses the additional line sizing down Maxwell Road to Otay Valley Road. The proposal will go down the existing lines with no additional pol es. Development Special i st Kassman interjected that a program is bei ng implemented that will require the undergrounding of such lines. Member Malcolm mentioned that the Sierra Club supports this project. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that the Redevelopment Agency would obtain an estimated tax increment of $20,000 annually on this project because of the possessory interest position of the facility on County land. The only stipulation regarding these funds is that they remain in the redevelopment district. Assistant Planner Bazzel explained that due to the elevation of the project and its screening to the north by a knoll, the Design Review Committee felt the building was attractive for the area and suggested that wood treatment on the building should be removed as it is an unnecessary decorative treatment. One of the conditions of approval by the Design Review Committee is for additional landscaping around the perimeter of the building. --""-"~'---------'--'--"--' Redevelopment Agency Minutes -6- June 6, 1985 ITEM NO. 11 - RESOLUTION NO. 595 - AWARDING HONORARIUMS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS OF BUSS, SILVERS & HUGHES ASSOCIATES; DON DOMMER ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND WHEELER/WIMER ARCHITECTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE BAYFRONT INTERPRETIVE CENTER DESIGN COMPETITION At the mid-May meeting, first, second, and third place winners were announced for the desi gn competi ti on re1 ati ve to the Bayfront Interpreti ve Center. To compensate all architects, and in the spirit of fairness, the Agency directed staff to bri ng back a resol uti on awardi ng an honorari urn of $500 each to the remaining architectural firms. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. lla - UNANIMOUS CONSENT RESOLUTION NO. 596 - AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $7,500 TO CALTRANS FOR FREEWAY-ORIENTED SIGNS AT 1-5 AND J STREET LOCATING THE CHULA VISTA MARINA It is appropriate to highl ight the J Street Marina amenities as much as possible. Therefore, staff recommends that the Agency adopt a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $7,500 to CalTrans to manufacture and locate two freeway-ori ented si gns to be pl aced at the northbound and southbound entrances at J Street and 1-5 to the Chu1a Vista Marina. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Chairman Cox suggested that the RV park should be acknowledged as well as the Chula Vista Marina. Therefore, the sign should read: CHULA VISTA MARINA/RV PARK ITEM NO. 12 - RESOLUTION NO. 597 - APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE GABLE AGENCY FOR PRODUCTION OF A CITY BROCHURE Included in the Communi ty Development budget for Fi scal Year 1984-85 was $5,000 for the production of an informational brochure to replace the City's 1982 brochure (Data Book). Funds for pri nti ng the brochure i ncl uded in the proposed Fiscal Year 1 985 -86 Conrnunity Development Budget. A selection commi ttee composed of the Management Servi ces Di rector, Public Information Coordinator, and Principal Community Development Specialist was formed to review proposal s submitted for p roducti on of the subject brochure. The commi ttee ranked the Gable Agency proposal as the hi ghest, and staff has subsequently negotiated a proposed agreement with the firm. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ______n__.___ Redevelopment Agency Minutes -7- June 6, 1985 CHAIRMAN'S REPORT The Chairman suggested a Closed Session for matters of 1 itigation regarding the Sierra Club. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to adjourn to Closed Session for 1 itigation matters after the City Council meeting immediately following. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Malcolm remarked that in the future any items continued as a result of Agency action should be docketed as a first item on the Agency agenda. ADJOURNMENT AT 8:41 p.m. to the City Council meeting immediately following, to Closed Session, to the special meeting of Tuesday, June 11, 1985, and to the regular meeti ng of Thursday, June 20, 1985, at 4 p.m. The Recordi ng Secretary was excused and the Executive Secretary reported that Closed Session ended at 10 p.m. WPC 1617H -----