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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1984/03/15 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, March 15, 1984 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Moore, Scott MEMBERS ABSENT Members Malcolm, McCandliss STAFF PRESENT Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler, Agency Attorney Harron, City Engineer Lippitt ALSO PRESENT Dick. Kau, Don Goss ITEM NO.1 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR ENTERING INTO OF INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SURGICAL CENTER AND RELATED MEDICAL FACILITIES A proposal to construct a 15,000 sq. ft. surgi-center at 251-255 Landis Street has been submitted by South Bay Ambulatory Associates. On August 18, 1983, the Industri al Development Authori ty approved thi s proj ect for tax exempt financi ng. The Agency is now requested to authori ze an inducement resolution for the issuance of its bonds for the financing of this project. The Owner Participation Agreement for this project was approved by the Redevelopment Agency. The applicants are now seek.ing action to pursue financing in order to commence construction. The Director explained that the total bond sale of this project is $3.5 million of which a $5 million cap is proposed. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that bond counsel recommends the Agency pursue the bond process for this project by legislation authorized under the redevelopment process. Proponents have been told that a disclosure statement is required prior to construction of this project. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The motion for adoption of the resolution failed, 2-1, with Member Scott voti ng "no." MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM TO TUESDAY NIGHT MSUC (Cox/Moore) to schedule an Agency meeting following the City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 20, to reconsider this item. , Member,Scott indicated he is opposed to Industrial Development Bond financing , for thlS type of a project. Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency -2- March 15, 1984 ITEM NO. 2 - REPORT: PLAQUES FOR TOWN CENTRE CLOCK DEDICATION On February 28, the Agency requested that staff investigate the feasibil ity of using the base of the Town Centre clock to locate dedication plaques to all peopl e associ ated wi th the Town Centre development. Three al ternative methods of install ing dedication pl aques have been researched, including a ground plate, a customized dedication door, and individual plates made of brass. Staff recommends that the Ci ty Council/Redevelopment Agency, Town Centre Project Area Committee, Town Centre Design Review Committee, and the Downtown Committee be recognized on the plaques. Member Moore suggested that the Pl anni ng Commi ssi on shoul d be i ncl uded for recognition on the plaque. Members concurred that committee membership titles should be omitted from the plaque (Cha i rma n, Cha i rperson, etc.). Other suggesti ons i ncl uded referri n9 this item back to staff in order to come up with a 1 ist of names of all i ndi vi dual s who have been i nvol ved in the development of Town Centre si nce its i ncepti on in 1976. MOTION TO REFER BACK TO STAFF MSUC (Cox/Moore) refer back to staff and ask them to come back with a list of all people involved in Focus Area development, incl udi ng: Design Review Board, Design Review Committee, Project Area Committee, and Ci ty Council/Redevelopment Agency, since the project's inception in 1976. Member Moore clarified that the list of names will come back without titles of Councilmembers. Chairman Cox noted that a portion of the bronze on the clock has chipped off. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers stated that the cl ockmaker, Canterbury, will repair the damage. The chimes will be operated whenever the City Council desires. Chairman Cox indicated that Mr. Zogob, the Focus Area developer, sU9gested that the chimes should sound simultaneous with the grand opening of the Jack LaLanne's and the balance of The Village. ITEM NO. 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 495 - ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT OVERLAY OF nFI' STREET FROM THIRD AVENUE TO GARRETT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA On March 5, 1984, six bids were received and opened for pavement overlay of "F" Street from Garrett Avenue to Third Avenue. The City Engineer recommends that the contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Daley Corporation, in the amount of $19,384 to be completed in accordance with the specifications as approved by the City Engineer. Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency -3- March 15, 1984 City Engineer Lippitt explained that the project is for the overlay of "F" Street between Garrett and Third Avenue to cover up trench work on Third Avenue. It is also proposed to restripe Third Avenue to install a left-turn lane for better access to the parking structure; therefore, chip sealing is necessary to make the striping work. For an additional $3,000, the entire block can be chip sealed; therefore, it is recommended that City forces by authorized to spend an additional $3,000 for this purpose. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously as amended. City Engineer Lippitt stated that the restriping will begin in 30 days and it is proposed to assi gn "no parki ng" si gns rather than red curbi ng on the south side. In view of anticipated coordinated public signing, Member Scott suggested that a sign policy should be set up for this area. MOTION TO LOOK INTO COORDINATED PUBLIC SIGNING MSUC (Scott/Cox) to have staff look into a coordinated public signing policy and report back. Member Moore commented on problems with cars parked on the south side of "F" Street near Third Avenue to the west of the parking structure. Thi s probl em poses potential car accidents if red curbing is not instituted. ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT: UNDERGROUNOING BAYFRONT ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES At the request of the Redevelopment Agency, staff contacted SDG&E offici al s regarding the feasibility of undergrounding the 138KV electrical transmission lines located on the Chula Vista Bayfront. It was concluded that the system be placed underground technologically; however, it will cost about $8 million to $10 million, and the reliability of the system could be jeopardized as a resul t. As an alternative to undergrounding the lines, steel towers could be replaced with steel poles to reduce visual impact of the above-ground system. Follow up to this problem should be made on a regul ar bas is because of possible changes in technology. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 5 - REPORT: BAYFRONT PROJECT-BAY BOULEVARD PROPERTY The Redevelopment Agency has received an offer from the Dick Kau Land Company to sell a parcel of 1 and at 350 Bay Boul evard. While the Agency has no use for the land at present, it may be appropriate to consider purchase for the purposes of 1 and banki ng rel ati ve to the devel opment/redevel opment of the ..--....,....--".-.-...- ,~. .. - ---..--- Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency -4- March 15, 1984 adj acent properti es. Staff recommends that they be directed to conti nue discussions with the realtor for a report back to the Agency. MOTION TO ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Moore/Scott) to accept staff recommendation. ITEM NO. 6 - REPORT: LAND USE PLAN/COASTAL COMMISSION STATUS On March 27, 1984, the Coastal Commission will consider the Bayfront Land Use Plan at the Shelter Island Marina Inn in San Diego. Preparations have begun for the presentation to the Coastal Commission. Community Development Director Desrochers reported that the City's Land Use Plan will be considered at 10:00 a.m. on March 27. The State staff report on this item is expected early next week for City staff to review. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 7 - RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATING $250 TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES ASSOCIATION FOR DEFENSE OF CERTAIN LEGAL ISSUES As a 4/5ths vote is requi red to take acti on on thi s i tern, it was suggested that this item be continued at the Speci al Agency meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 1984, following the regular City Council meeting. MEMBERS' COMMENTS a. Chairman Cox noted that CALTRANS is removing all its bi 11 boards on the west side of Interstate 5. In order to set a good example of local government's cooperativeness, he suggested that we remove our si gn as well. MOTION TO OIRECT STAFF TO REMOVE BILLBOARD MSUC (Cox/Moore) to direct staff to remove the billboard on the west side of the freeway, north of "E" Street, and place it in storage. b. Member Moore di scussed the i nformati on item regarding Yell ow Cab Company's proposal to locate two cab stands in the 300 block of Third Avenue. Redevelopment Coordi nator Zegl er informed the Agency that the Parking Pl ace Commission met regard i ng this request. Communi ty Development Director Desrochers indicated that the Traffic Engineer and Safety Commission have been asked to review this as well. Agency Attorney Harron advi sed that staff shoul d revi ew thi smatter pri or to submittal to the Agency for approval. Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency -5- March 15, 1984 Member Scott stated that although this area may not be the best location for cab stands, it is in the best interest of the City to provide this type of service. c. Chairman Cox suggested, in vi ew of the Beautifi cati on Awards Banquet coming up, that Third Avenue businesses should be recognized and perhaps presented with a certificate for their efforts. This type of recognition could take place on a monthly basis at the Redevelopment Agency meeting. MOTION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RECOGNITION PROGRAM MSUC (Cox/Moore) to ask staff to develop some type of recognition program for Downtown businesses. d. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Cox/Moore) to adjourn to Closed Session for litigation. ADJOURNMENT at 4:45 p.m. to Closed Session immediately following and the meeting of Tuesday, March 20, 1984, following the City Council meeting. The Recordi ng Secretary was excused and the Executi ve Secretary reported that ",," 50"'" .djo",,,' .t 5,00 p.m. ~ / / L- A _ /'._ --- fAR:.-: / Pau G. esroc ers, Executive Secretary WPC 1035H ------.----..---.....