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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1984/01/19 /~, MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY i OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, January 19, 1984 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEt1BERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Moore, McCandliss, Scott, Malcolm STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Community Development Director Desrochers, Acting Agency Attorney Gill ALSO PRESENT Port Commissioner Creaser ITEM NO. 1 - REPORT: QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE PORT COMMISSIONER Mr. Phil Creaser, representing the Port Commission, gave a status report on various projects, including: Chula Vista Channel navigation aids, soils investigation-south San Diego Bay, convention center, Chula Vista Marina and RV Park, Chula Vista sculp- ture (Bayfront Park). In answer to Member Malcolm's question, Mr. Creaser indicated that presently the Port's plans call for a boat yard at the "G" Street site proposed for a beach. MOTION TO REQUEST DEVELOPMENT OF A BEACH MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to request the Port Commission to consider development of a sand beach in the area between "G" Street and Sandpiper Way, and also an extension of the existing Bayside Park paralleling the development. In view of the Agency's action, Mr. Creaser suggested that a letter with sketches be forwarded to the Commission indicating their action this afternoon. Mr. Creaser, referring to cruise lines provided in San Diego, remarked that Chairman Cox and former City Councilman George Gillow were instrumental in bringing this type of operation into the City. Discussion ensued concerning the present cruise line operations in San Diego and a potential Norwegian operation to be added in mid-February. ITEM NO. 2 - REPORT: BOND COUNSEL SERVICES At the January 5 Agency meeting, it was requested that staff explore the possibility of hiring another bond counsel for the Redevelopment Agency in order to provide 1 oca 1 servi ces . Member Malcolm commended staff for the excellent report. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT \ MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the report. Member Scott remarked that because the firm of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith was mentioned in the report, he consulted the Agency Attorney to determine if a con- flict of interest existed. Upon the advice of the Agency Attorney, no conflict of interest exists. --~.._.~-_.. _._--_..,._-,--~-~~_. -- Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- January 19, 1984 ITEM NO. 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 474 - AUTHORIZING LITIGATION TO OBTAIN VALIDATION IN ORDER TO SELL TAX ALLOCATION BONDS/NOTES FOR THE BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE PROJECT Among the new restrictions imposed as a result of passage of Proposition 13 and later the Gann Initiative, is a requirement that the Superior Court review and validate the Redevelopment Agency's qualifications prior to the sale of any new notes or bonds. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted. unanimously. ITEM NO. 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 475 - ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF HILLIARD LIPMAN & ASSOCIATES TO APPRAISE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 965 "F" STREET AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAME The subject property lies in designated park· land and open space of the City's Local Coastal Plan; therefore, the Agency seeks to acquire the property for this purpose and has asked the services of an appraiser to assist in determining the property's value. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. UNANIMOUS CONSENT RESOLUTION NO. 476 - APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND NUBIAN CORPORATION, DBA MARINA MOTEL, FOR A LEASE FOR A PORTION OF TIDELANDS AVENUE, AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR The lease agreement for the Tidelands Avenue right-of-way with Nubian Corporation expired on January 18, 1984. Staff requests that the Agency extend the lease in order to commence condemnation proceedings. Community Development Director Desrochers reported that further discussion on this item should be continued in Closed Session since litigation is involved. MOTION TO DISCUSS IN CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to adjourn to Closed Session for possible litigation. (Refer to page 4 of minutes for action on this item.) MEMBERS' COMMENTS a. Chairman Cox, referring to the Owner Participation Agreement with Munchner Kind'l, commented on landscaping requirements outlined in the subject agreement. MS (Cox/Malcolm) accept barrels located at Munchner Kind'l as an alternative to landscaping requirements. Member Scott requested that since he has not had an opportunity to view the alternatives referred to, that this action be held in abeyance. ___________._~___..·_m_'_·__________··_ ____+_....____.________________~.._...._ - ------------,~ Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- January 19, 1984 Chairman Cox withdrew the motion and the second agreed. b. Chairman Cox discussed the sign program for Parkway and G Street (along Third Avenue), particularly as it pertains to the "Distincion Interiors" and "The Butcher Block" buildings. In response to Chairman Cox's concern regarding the profuse number of signs on the butcher store windows, Community Development Director Desrochers stated that since both buildings had been in existence prior to the establishment of a redevelopment area downtown, it would be difficult to eradicate the use; however, if they re- quested new signage, staff could stipulate signage requirements. Member Scott, noting that the businesses violated a "City" sign ordinance as opposed to Redevelopment Agency ordinance, suggested that a report be brought back to the City Council on this matter. MOTION TO REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL MSUC (Scott/Cox) that the Redevelopment Agency ask the City Council to request staff report back to the Council on the sign ordinance. c. Chairman Cox commented on the broken windows which were painted-over on Di sti nci on Interi ors' bui 1 di ng. d. Member Moore questioned the use by the property owner of Munchner Kind'l to park vehicles where tree wells were designated. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that one vehicle could park at this location. e. Member Moore discussed the reference to "downtown" on the Senior Information Center sign. Mr. Desrochers commented that the Chamber of Commerce will staff the office in order to provide downtown information services. f. Member Moore commented on designated City employee parking in the parking struc- ture for employees of the Senior Information Center. Community Development Director Desrochers indicated that no employee parking would be designated; however, handicapped parking pr.ovisions will be made. g. Member McCandliss requested a status report on the "unattractive" water stanchions located near the United Artists Theatre. Mr. Desrochers reported that staff is working with the Fire Marshal and other relative departments regarding this probl em. h. Member Malcolm discussed taking measures to enhance about a mile-stretch of the Bayfront. He expressed concern, however, with the price quoted him by SDG&E representatives for converting to underground utility lines in this area. MOTION TO REPORT BACK ON UNDERGROUNDING UTILITY LINES MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to request staff bring back a verbal report on the costs and alternatives of a mile-stretch of underground utility lines. .--------..------...--.-.. - Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- January 19, 1984 DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Executive Director Goss reported that the Town Centre clock should be installed the week of January 30, 1984, barring any problems with pouring of the foundation, etc. (Chairman Cox left the meeting at this time, 5:01 p.m.) Community Development Director Desrochers, in response to Members' concerns, com- mented that as a result of the graffiti incident at the Focus Area developer's office building, the developer has hired a security guard to patrol the area at night. Discussion followed regarding using Redevelopment funds to provide for security in the Focus Area. Mr. Desrochers reiterated that the Focus Area developer is responsi- ble for providing security. ADJOURNMENT at 5:03 p.m. to Closed Session and to the regular meeting of February 2, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. The Recording Secretary was excused and the Executive Secretary reported on the following: Unanimous Consent RESOLUTION NO. 476 _ APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELDPMENT AGENCY AND NUBIAN CORPORATION, DBA MARINA MOTEL, FOR A LEASE FOR A PORTION OF TIDELANDS AVENUE, AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. (Chairman Cox was absent.) Closed Session adjourned at 5:20 p.m. -------,,--- ------------