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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1985/08/15 MINUTES OF AN AOJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, August 15, 1985 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. Ci ty Hall ROLL CALL Recording Secretary Sarmiento called for a motion to elect a Chairman Pro Tern due to the absence of both the Chairman and Vice Chairman this afternoon. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to elect Member Scott as the Chairman Pro Tern for this afternoon's meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Scott; Members Moore, McCandliss MEMBERS EXCUSED: Chairman Cox, Member Malcolm STAFF PRESENT: Conmunity Development Di rector Desrochers, Agency Attorney Harron, Assistant City Manager Asmus ITEM NO. 1 - REPORT: STATUS OF RESIDENTIAL LOT 8 The Agency approved an amended Schedule of Performance for residential lot 8 development by Centre City Associates Limited on July 25, 1985. One of the components of the Schedul e of Performance is the eval uati on by the Agency Housing Consultant (Daniel Grady) of possible financial parti c i pati on in the project by the Agency through investment of low- and moderate-i ncome housi ng funds. Vice Chairman Scott, noting that only three members were in attendance this afternoon, suggested this item be held over pending a full Agency. Mr. Michael Cowett, representing Centre City Associates Limited, stated that he received the Housing Consul tant' s report regardi ng the fi nanci ng of the subject parcel thi s afternoon. He suggested that si nee the Agency wi 11 be continuing this item, City staff meet with him and Mr. Zogob in order to agree upon a figure. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to continue this item to Tuesday, August 27, following the City Council meeting. ITEM NO. 2 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LEE C. JOHNSON COMPANY FOR THE APPRAISAL OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR In March 1985, the Lee C. Johnson Company provided the Agency with preliminary estimates of certain properties located on the northwest corner of Thi rd Avenue and "H" Street. The Agency is now requested to authori ze a contract for the appraiser to provide a full appraisal for the three properti es in questi on. Redeve 1 opment Agency - 2 - Augus t 15, 1985 Noting a 4/5ths vote is required to appropriate funds for this item, Community Development Director Desrochers requested the item be continued. He acknowl edged that property owners representi ng the sUbject properti es are in attendance this afternoon. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to defer this item to Tuesday, August 20, following the City Council meeting. Member McCandliss commented on a newspaper article relative to the development of the subject parcel s. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to bring back information regarding the recent newspaper arti cl e (Star-News) on development of the three street properties (i.e., name of company interested and circumstances surrounding the offer). Vice Chairman Scott informed the property owners that the item in whi ch they wish to address the Agency on this afternoon requires a 4/5ths vote due to the appropriation of funds. Since only three members were in attendance and in order to have property owners' comments heard by a full Agency, the item was continued until Tuesday. Discussion followed regarding continuance of the item following the City Council meeting. Member McCandl iss pointed out that perhaps it would be better to set a definite time during the Council meeting ·.vh~n the Agency coul d convene to consi der thi s parti cul ar i tern and then reconvene as the Counci l. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to schedul e the Agency meeti ng on Tuesday, August 20, following the first public hearing on the Council agenda. ITEM NO. 3 - REPORT: APPROVING A COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN TO RENE MARIOTA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 419 THIRD AVENUE The Town Centre Development Corporation has recently approved a loan to Mr. Rene Mariota for the construction of a commercial building on a vacant lot located at 419 Third Avenue. As the amount of this loan request is $81,000, exceeding the $75,000 limit required for Agency review, the Agency is requested to approve the expenditure. Community Development Di rector Desrochers noted that thi s report is provi ded to the Agency for consideration of the loan only. The design review recommendation and an Owner Participation Agreement will be provided at a 1 ater date. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to accept the report and approve the rehabilitation loan. .-'- ---. ---_._--_..,._----~-""'------~._...._- Redevelopment Agency - 3 - August 15, 1985 ITEM NO. 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 619 - AUTHORIZING SALE OF $2,500,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMERCIAL FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS (UNITED ARTISTS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.) 1982 SERIES A, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS, AGREEMENTS, AND ACTION In February 1982, the Agency authorized the sale of S899 tax-exempt bonds to be sol d for $2.5 mi 11 i on for the constructi on of United Arti sts Theater complex on Third Avenue. At this time, Uni ted Arti sts Communi cati ons has asked that the Agency concur in their request to replace Crocker National Bank as the credit bank with the Chemical Bank of New York. In response to Member Moore's concern, Community Development Director Desrochers explained that there is no adverse impact relative to this transaction or to the sale of bonds. He poi nted out that Uni ted Arti sts pays the financial fees associated with this bond issue as well. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 5 - REPORT: SELECTION OF SITE FOR THE BAYFRONT INTERPRETIVE NATURE CENTER Vice Chai rman Scott suggested that all members be present to consi der thi s item. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to defer this item to Tuesday, August 20, following the City Council meeting. ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 620 - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MARC'S WEED ABATEMENT FOR WEED CLEARING SERVICES The Redevelopment Agency purchased the 7-acre Street property on the Bayfront on February 7, 1985. The parcel is covered wi th weeds and debri sand shoul d be cleared to el imi nate a potenti al fire hazard as well as to a 11 evi ate unsi ghtly conditi ons. Informal bids were solicited from three weed abatement contractors, with California Conservati on Corps, and the County Probation Department. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers expl ained that several factors were involved relative to staff's recommendation to approve an outside contractor. Due to the need to clear the site as quickly as possible, staff recommends the private contractor who could perform services in two to three days compared to the other entities who could take up to two weeks to clear the site. Community Development I ntern Nancy Spencer expl ai ned that due to staff time involved, equipment needed, and the timeframe involved, it was determined that an outside contractor would be the best choice. Also, the Conservation Corps and the Probati on Department requi red additi onal expense in order to provi de lunches, portable toilet, daily on-site supervision, and equipment. These expenses would exceed the contractor's estimate of $5200. ------ ------ .-.-".-. Redevelopment Agency - 4 - August 15, 1985 RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 621 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILLINGWORTH CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WAREHOUSE BUILDING AT 1883-1885 NIRVANA AVENUE Plans have been submitted for the construction of a 13,000 sq. ft. wa rehou se building in the Otay Valley Road Project Area. An Initial Study was prepared for the proj ect and a Negative Declaration was issued which found no significant impact would resul t. The Design Review Committee recommends conditional approval of the project. Mr. Sheldon Feinstein, representing the Chillingworth Corporation, explained that the proposal is to construct a 13,386 sq. ft. 6" warehouse structure. The building will be constructed of concrete tilt-up with a sandblasted, fl uted cone rete hori zonta 1 band around the upper secti on. He indicated that there are currently no potential tenants in mind. Discussion ensued relative to the Agency's desire to attract industrial uses to thi s area. Community Development Director Desrochers noted that the Agency should be alerted to the fact that spec buildings will be erected that will eventually be torn apart for storage uses. Mr. Feinstein added that the Chill ingworth Corporation woul d 1 ike to attract compatible uses to the area. Specifi ca lly , they anticipate 1 ight warehouse and light manufacturing uses for the area. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. It was noted that the Negative Declaration on this project should be certified by the Agency. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to certify Negative Declaration IS-85-42. FOCUS AREA RESIDENTIAL LOT NO. 8 Assi stant Communi ty Development Di rector Gustafson reported that the Housi ng Consultant had a conflict with the date set for cons i derati on of this project. The Assistant Director suggested that the item be continued to August 27. The developer, Mr. Zogob, concurred with the revised date. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to conti nue this item to Tuesday, August 27, following the City Council meeting. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: None "--'-~'-----'----- Redevelopment Agency - 5 - August 15, 1985 DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Assistant City Manager Asmus briefly reported on the action taken by the City Council this past Tuesday relative to completion of the roadway for the Charter Poi nt development. The Ci ty Engi neer recommends rel easi ng the other four homes involved in this resolution. ADJOURNMENT AT 4:32 p.m. to Tuesday, August 20, 1985, and Tuesday, August 27, 1985, following the City Council meeting. WPC l742H -.-.---- ---