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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1985/08/20 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THF CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, August 20, 1985 8:05 p.m. Council Chamber (During Council Meeting) Public Services Building ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Cox, Members Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott, Moore ABSENT: None STAFF: Acting Executive Director Asmus, Assistant City Attorney Gill l. RESOLUTION NO. 622 -APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LEE C. JOHNSON COMPANY FOR THE APPRAISAL OF THREE PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Community Development Director In March 1985, Lee C. Johnson Company provided the Agency with preliminary estimates of certain properties located on the northwest corner of Third Avenue and "H" Street. The Agency is requested to authorize a contract with the Lee C. Johnson Company to provide a full appraisal for three of these properties. The recommendation is that the Agency adopt the resolution approving the agreement with the Lee C. Johnson Company authorizing the appraisal of three properties located at the northwest corner of Third Avenue and "H" Street, and appropriating funds for this purpose. The specific properties for which appraisals are being requested at this time are listed below: l. 496 Third Avenue (Cotija Taco Shop) owned by Millard Grossman 2 . 494 Third Avenue (Print Shop) opwned by Eugene Roberts 3 . 315 "H" Street (Jetco Furniture) owned by Burjet, Inc. Mr. Gene Roberts owner of the PIP Printing Company at the corner of Third Avenue and "H" Street stated his and the other two adjacent businesses are small businesses which have been in the area a long time and they do not wish to move. As to the Taco building being the "ugliest in Chula Vista" as quoted by Councilman Malcolm, Mr. Roberts noted there were many other "ugly" features in the City such as the sculpture at the Library and the number of empty buildings - those that have gone out of business. He asked the Council not to take any action to relocate these three businesses and to just "leave them alone". REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - 2 - August 20, 1985 RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent passed and approved unanimously. Member Malcolm explained there would be a public hearing scheduled on this item since the resolution is only for an appraisal of the properties. The Agency does not wish to exclude anyone from having their businesses remain in this area. The intent is to improve the image of this "key" corner to the City. If the businesses were not allowed to remain, the City would pay just compensation for relocation. Member McCandli ss commented that when the appraisal is submitted to staff, she would like to have staff contact these people so that when the pUblic hearing is scheduled, they would be able to speak on it. Member Moore agreed stating his vote on the resolution in no way commits his vote on approving the eminent domain. Chairman Cox stated that his concern has always been the safety factor. There are a number of curb-cuts going into the Taco business at the corner of Third Avenue "and H" Street (two to three feet from the corner) . He asked staff to get together with the property owners and perhaps consider the possibility of a joint development of the properties. 2. REPORT SELECTION OF SITE FOR THE BAYFRONT INTERPRETIVE NATURE CENTER The Winn-Cutri architectural firm is in the process of designing the interpretive nature center on the basis of its award-winning design. On August 3, the Agency took a field trip to Gunpowder Point to review possible sites for the nature center. Three potential sites were chosen: A. On the eastern edge of the point near Vener Pond favored by the architects. B. At the northeastern portion of the site, favored by Sedway Cooke Associates, project planners. C. At the northwest portion of the point suggested by some environmental agencies. The recommendation is that the Agency accept the report and authorize the architects to move forward with their design based on site "A" on the east side of the Point overlooking Vener Pond. Member McCandliss stated she supports having the interpretive center near the pond and the walkways going out to the Sweetwater Marsh. MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to approve Site "An. -.-----. ----- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - 3 - August 20, 1985 3 . CHAIRMAN'S REPORT (None) 4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (None) 5. MEMBERS' COMMENTS a. Member Moore discussed the Park way Plaza driveways stating a formal motion should be made on it. MSUC (Moore/Cox) to direct staff to work with the property owners and alleviate the problem of loading and off-loading of those entities that service the focus area (Vi llage ) so that they will use the driveways which were designed for that and redesign the driveways. Member Moore explained that it was wrong that the businesses are not using the driveways, vehicles are double parking, there is illegal parking at red curbs and nothing is being done about it. Prine ipal Community Development Specialist, Fred Kassman stated staff has investigated this problem with the Fire and Traffic Departments and they came up with some conclusions which will be presented to the Redevelopment Agency on September 5, 1985. Staff is attempting to resolve the problem with a minimum of expense. ADJOURNMENT AT 8:30 p.m. to the scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 27 ( following City Council meeting ), and to the regular meeting of Thursday, September 5, 1985 at 7 p.m. k~;@çiiAa¡ City Clerk WPG:0627C PAG -.----------. --.._._,---_.._-~- ----