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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1984/02/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNEO REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, February 16, 1984 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox (arrived late) ; Members Moore, McCandliss, Scott (arrived late), Malcolm STAFF PRESENT Executive Di rector Goss, Community Development Director Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordi nator Zegl er, Housing Coordi nator Gustafson, Agency Attorney Harron, Speci al Counsel Reed, Community Development Specialist Buchan ALSO PRESENT Paul Steiger ITEM NO. 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 489 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH DR. RICHARD MACIE FOR THE CONVERSION AND RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CO RNER OF CHURCH AVENUE AND DAVIDSON STREET Pl ans for the renovation of the existing resi dential structure into professi onal offices at the northeast corner of Davidson Street and Church Avenue have been submitted by Dr. Richard Macie. The Design Review Committee has eva 1 uated the project and recommends approval subject to certain conditions. Community Development Specialist Buchan described the uses for the colors on the palette and photos as they relate to the subject project. (Chairman Cox arrived at this time, 4:03 p.m.) RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously by those present. ITEM NO. 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 490 - WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CHRISTENSEN CONSTRUCTION CO. TO MAKE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA In response to previous Agency concern regarding freestanding pipes in front of the United Artists Theatre, staff has determined that the relocation of the utility pipes is the responsibility of the City and not the owner. Staff has contacted the former construction superintendent of the project who will do the work as a licensed contractor for a negotiated bid of $9,100. , i - _._-~--_.._...._.~-----.----- ADJOURNED REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING - 2 - February 16, 1984 Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler noted that the question in front of the Agency is whether or not to go ahead with concealing pipes in order to make them aesthetically acceptable. (Member Scott arrived at this time, 4:05 p.m.) Mr. Zegler added that the contractor states the additional cost to run the pipes equates to replacing the planters. In response to Member McCandl i ss' questi on, the Redevelopment Coordi nator replied that the $9,100 figure is a competitive price; it would cost $5,000 alone to install the sprinkler system. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Special Counsel Reed indicated that a sl ight modification to the contract's agreement would have to be made regarding the planter boxes. ITEM NO. 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 491 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROCUREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE BAY FRONT PROJECT LAND USE PLAN TESTIMONY Expert testimony for the City's presentation to the Coastal Commission on the Bayfront Land Use Plan will be necessary. This was made most evident as a result of recent discussions with the State Department of Fish and Game and later the Fi sh and Wi 1 dl i fe Servi ceo Currently, the fi rm of Sedway Cooke Associates is the only professional under contract to the Agency for assistance at the Commission hearing. It is requested that $5,000 be appropriated in order to obtain the consultant services of various firms. Member Mal col m suggested that additi onal funds be appropri ated in order to obtain the services of specialized consultants. Special Counsel Reed indicated that he would contact Mr. Norbert Dall, former director of the Sierra Club, for his expertise. He suggested that an additional $3,500 be appropriated and that the resolution should reflect this amount. MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to amend the resolution to appropriate an additional $3,500 for a total appropriation of $8,500. ,_ ,_ "o.~.___~. ._.._, "..,,_._....__..__ ADJOURNED REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING - 3 - February 16, 1984 RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the readi ng of the text was waived by uanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously as amended. ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT: EXLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL AT BAY BOULEVARD AND "F" STREET At the meeting of February 2, 1984, the Redevelopment Agency gave tentative approval to an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the Eye Physicians Group contingent upon the receipt of adequate financial information. On February 7 the Agency considered the financial data and at the same time were asked to re vi ew another proposal. Upon the advice of legal counsel, the Agency postponed final approval of the Eye Physicians Group agreement in order to evaluate the new proposal presented by Mr. Jeff Phair, a realtor representing a new group of developers. Oue to a conflict of interest regarding this matter, Member Malcolm abstained from discussion on this item. Copies of the Community Development Director's recommendati on on thi s item were distributed to the members at this time. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the report wi th the· staff reconrnendation of February 14, 1984 (that all Agency action regarding Parcel 3 be postponed until the April 5 meeting of the Agency, and during the interim, staff will adverti se for proposal s rel ati ve to an Excl usi ve Negoti ati on Agreement for the development of the subject parcel). (Member Malcolm abstained.) Community Development Director Des rochers indicated that Request for Proposa 1 s wi 11 be advertised in the Daily Transcript and any other major southern California publication regarding this parcel. Mr. Desrochers noted that Agency Attorney and Special Counsel had reviewed the verbatim transcript of the meeti ng of February 2, and they concur that the Agency's only acti on was to continue this item to the February 7 meeting. ITEM NO. 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 492 - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING STUDY Several referrals regarding issues pertaining to affordable housing in Chula Vista have been made to the Agency and City Council. The Agency has discussed the approach of employing an outside entity to supply an indepth study to address some of those issues. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ADJOURNED REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETI NG - 4 - February 16, 1984 ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 493 - APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH GERALD KIBBEY AND ASSOCIATES FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR HOUSING PROJECT EVALUATION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR On February 2, the Agency appropri ated the necessary funds for a housing project proposed by Housing Opportunities, Inc. subject to the execution of a development agreement and the submi ssi on of an apprai sal on the site which established the appropriateness of the sales price. An MAl appraisal for the subject site was also requested to be obtained. Four apprai sers were contacted by staff for quotations for the services. The recommended appraiser, Ge ra 1 d Kibbey & Associates, submitted a quote for $2,000 to complete the narrative report in 21 days. Discussion followed regarding the use of a housing study conrnittee to study the subj ect proposal to run concurrently duri ng the apprai sal peri od. Mr. Paul Steiger, representing Housing Opportunities, Inc., indicated that escrow must close on the si te by mi d-April. Therefore, he had no problem with the 21-day review period. Housing Coordinator Gustafson suggested that staff be directed to contact the County of San Diego to see if their advisory committee would take on this charge as the County has offered their services for such a project. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted uaninmously. MOTION TO CONTACT COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to refer the project to the County's Advi sory Committee on Housi ng and report back on Tuesday ni ght, February 21, 1984, (foll owi ng the City Council meeting) as to whether or not the County committee will review and evaluate the project. Member Malcolm suggested that each Agency member submit appropriate data that they wish the Conrnittee to evaluate. MEMBERS' COMMENTS a. Member Scott expressed concern that the parking structure signage package had not been implemented sooner. b. Member Moore cited various discrepancies in the parking structure including: cars parked in between other than yellow lines, oil dri psi n the structure, and overall maintenance of the parking structure. In response, Community Development Director Desrochers indicated that a maintenance and operation agreement has been executed with the developer who is responsible for maintaining the structure. 0' ..____ ._.,~---- ADJOURNED REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING - 5 - February 16, 1984 In response to Member Scott's question regarding completion of the parking structure, Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler indicated that it is expected that the structure will be finaled out for operation (all three levels) by February 23, 1984. The contractor has been asked to provi de bids for signage. c. Special Counsel Reed confirmed that he will meet with Mr. Dall regarding the Bayfront Land Use Pl an on Thursday morni ng at an unrel ated conference. Staff will be able to meet with Mr. Dall Thursday afternoon. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Executive Di rector Goss requested a brief Closed Session foll owi ng this afternoon's meeting for matters of litigation. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Cox/Scott) to adjourn to Closed Session for matters of litigation. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers discussed the i nfomati onal item regarding the Executive Secretary's refusal to publish a Notice of Sale regarding previous resolutions affecting the tax allocation bond/notes issue. ADJOURNMENT at 4:43 p.m. to Closed Session and the public hearing of February 21, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. The Recording Secretary was excused and the Executive Secretary reported that Closed Session ended at 5:20 p.m. WPC 0996H --_.~._-~-_.._"._,.....-