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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1984/04/19 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY r OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, April 19, 1984 Council Conference Room 4:12 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Moore, Scott, Malcolm MEMBERS EXCUSED Member McCand1iss STAFF PRESHJT Executive Director Goss, Commun i ty Development Director Desrochers, Agency Counsel Gill, Special Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordinator Zeg1 er, Public Information Coordinator Cox ALSO PRESENT Jeff Ki nsell. Jeff Phair, Paul Thoryk, Rev. Jim Goins ITEM NO.1 - FINANCING ALTERNATIVES - BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE The Redevelopment Aency is now in a position to consider funding to implement the Bayfront Redevelopment Project. There are several financing alternatives to raise needed funds. At the last meeting the Agency was provided with a computer printout of several methods of financing prepared by Agency financial consultant and bond underwriter, Miller & Schroeder Municipals, Inc. Community Development Director Desrochers discussed redevelopment funds needed as a resul t of the Coastal Commission approval of our Land Use Plan. Approximately $11 million, which includes $6-$7 million infrastructure costs, will be necessary in the next three years. And if the Bayfront Trolley Station is approved, another $1.5 million will be needed. Because of the greater f1 exibil ity allowed by short-term notes, ~Ihich also provide for an escrowing of funds relative to the business inventory tax question, they Ire recommended for the Agency. Mr. Jeff Kinsell, Miller & Schroeder Municipals, Inc. , 505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Sui te 100, Sol ana Beach, CA 92075, discussed the business inventory subventions based on 1983-84 tax increment revenues. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to accept the report. Community Development Director Desrochers indicated that documents relative to sizing the issue will be prepared and report brought back to the Agency prior to a sale. -.......--...- ---. -"---"---~'-'-~--------'-"--'~-"'-'---"'-' Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 2 - April 19, 1984 Special Counsel Reed remarked that the Superior Court issued a judgment val i dating the Agency's ri gh t to issue tax increment bonds and/or notes; therefore, the Agency Executive Secretary lost. ITEM NO. 2 - REPORT: TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA PARCEL 8 (RESIDENTIAL PARCEL) Since Mr. Zo gob, developer for this site, and his legal counsel, were in attendance at the Desi gn Review Committee meeting at this time on another matter, this item was continued. MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to postpone this item to the next meeting. ITEM NO. 3* - REPORT: SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY CHAPEL - LAND USE PERMIT A land use permit to locate a church in an existing building at 310 Park Way has been requested by Rev. Jim Goins of the South Bay Community Chape1. The Town Centre Redevelopment Plan authorizes the Agency to permit establishment of unclassified uses such as a church with in the project area. The Town Centre Project Area Committee recommends approval for the 14-month interim use period. Discussion foll owed involving the avail abil i ty of parking for this use. Al thou gh church members meet on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings, the congregation is not anticipated to increase above 120 members within the next year. Currently, there are 14 off-street park ing spaces adjacent to the building and 28 additional off-street spaces, which will become available when the Sweetwater Authority relocates. Additional parking can be handled by the Parking Structure. Community development Director Desrochers stated that the Planning Department rendered their approval of the project since there were no environmental or parking problems. Member Moore questioned the appropriateness of approving this request without the Parking Place Commission's review. (Member Malcolm left at this time, 4:22 p.m.) MOTION TO REFER TO PARKING PLACE COMMISSION AND DOWNTOWN COMMITTEE MSUC (Moore/Scott) to refer this request to the Parking Place Commission and Downtown Committee for review. *Please see Page 6 for continued discussion on this item. _n"_ ~. _.--._._._-_..__._-----_...~.--_. -- Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 3 - April 19, 1984 ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT: SIDEWALK CAFE POLICY - ANNUAL REVIEW According to the Sidewalk Cafe Policy, all sidewalk cafe permits in Subarea 1 and the pol icy itself must be revi ewed annually by the Redevelopment Agency for a recommendation to alter or continue the permit and/or pol icy. Currently, the only restaurant with a sidewalk cafe is the Munchner Kind'l Restaurant located at Third Avenue and Center Street. This cafe has been in business since May 1983 and the lease renewal is due in May 1984. Staff recommends that the Agency approve the continuation of the existing sidewalk cafe policy and fee structure. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept the report. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: TOWN CENTRE CLOCK CARILLON The Town Centre clock carillon is now operati onal and wi 11 begi n pl ayi ng at the clock dedication ceremony on April 28. A 1 isting of optional chime and melody patterns, along with proposed hours of operation, are being submitted for Agency review. Staff recommends that the Agency approve the chimes on the hour and ha1 f hour between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. wi th a melody to follow the noontime and 5 p.m. chimes. (Member Malcolm returned, 4:26 p.m.) MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Moore/Scott) to accept the report and staff recommendation. Chairman Cox discussed the listing of names on the clock's dedication plaque. He suggested the th ree boards/committee responsible for the downtown activities shoul d be 1 i sted under their respective board/committee. In addition, the Chairman proposed that Mr. Daniel Pass, Town Pl anner for th e area, should be included for recognition because of his valuable contributions to the project. MOTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED DEDICATION LIST MSUC (Cox/Scott) adopt the proposed dedication 1 ist for the Town Centre clock plaque (recognizing three major boards and their members, including the Town P1 anner). Chairman Cox requested an update on the grand opening activities ceremony for the Town Centre Focus Area. In response, Public Information Coordinator Cox highl ighted pl anned activities, incl udi ng: a four-page newspaper insert, "before and after" pictures of the area; reception immediately following the clock dedication on 4/28; entertainment by Music Machine; groundbreaking for Sea food Broil er Restaurant; Jack LaLanne's grand opening; recognition of "Asian-Pacific Week" with related entertainment. -- - ----~_.._-_._--_.~- Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 4 - April 19, 1984 ITEM NO.6 - Port Commissioner's Quarterly Report Due to the Port Commissioner's absence, no quarterly report was given. ITEM NO. 7 - REPORT: ROHR REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY SPACE Rohr Indus tri es proposes to increase the number of temporary offi ce coaches located on the east side of Tidelands Avenue between "G" and "H" Streets. The San Diego Unified Port District will be responsible for land use approval and development in this area; however, the City will process the required building permit. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 8 - REPORT: DEVELOPMENT OF PARCEL 3 Responses to a Request for Propos a 1 s and advertisements were soli ci ted from the real estate development community for the Agency-owned parcel at Bay Boul evard and "F" Street. The parcel was appraised at a fair market value of $325,000. On April 5, 1984, staff recommended the Agency approve the selection of Bay Boulevard, Ltd. However, at that time members requested more information regarding all of the proposals. Community Development Director Desrochers reported because of new information received, staff does not maintain its previous recommendation. Instead, the Agency is recommended to authorize staff to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Paul Thoryk, AlA. Mr. Desrochers indicated that representatives from Bay Blvd., Ltd. and Paul Thoryk & Associates were available this afternoon to make presentations. Mr. Jeff Phair, Bay Blvd., Ltd., 3110 Camino del Rio South, Suite 100, San Diego, 92108, congratulated the Agency and staff for their recent victory with the Coastal Commission. He urged the Agency to rev i ew all proposals based on their consideration of the developer's willingness to financial commitment, as well as their commi tment to quality development. Bay Blvd. , Ltd. has an excell ent track record for provi ding qual ity development. Although the City is anxious to proceed with development of this parcel due to their recent Coastal Commission approval, Mr. Phair suggested "patience" shoul d not override "prudence. " The sUbject parcel is a key parcel on the bay front , therefore, development should not be rushed. In answer to Member Scott's question, Mr. Phair indicated the developer will bui1d-to-suit and will hire a restaurant operator. A major operator will not be selected, however, until a development agreement is entered into between Bay Blvd., Ltd. and the Agency. . . ""___m.'_____ __.______......_. _.-.._.'.__ - --._-------,,-------- Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 5 - April 19, 1984 Discussion involved the Agency's review rights once the development agreement is signed. Special Counsel Reed noted that the understanding of Bay Blvd., Ltd. is duri ng the negoti ati on peri od if they do not purchase the property, they have the ri ght to resubmi t a proposal a fter the property has been readvertised. Mr. Phair interjected that after discussing this matter with staff, Bay Blvd., Ltd. agreed to delete this statement from their proposal. A brief recess was taken at this time, 4:59 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:05 p.m. Mr. Paul Thoryk, representing Paul Thoryk & Associates, Inc., 1157 Columbia Street, San Diego, 92101, narrated a slide presentation depicting his previous developments nation-wide, including: people-oriented town structures, industrial projects, and prefabricated and spec. houses. In answer to Member Scott's earlier comment, Mr. Thoryk responded that he does not intend to copy E1 Tori to Restaurant's menu, rather he intends to bring a unique-type "white-tablecloth" dinnerhouse to the site. In the absence of the other two developers who submitted proposals (Appel Development and Saga Corporati on), Redevelopment Coordinator Zeg1 er stated he contacted C. W. Clark, broker for Saga Corporation. The broker indicated they were not interested in locating a restaurant comparable to the quality of a "Velvet Turtle" at this site. Their proposal for a "Spoons" restaurant is similar to the Fuddruckers Restaurant being constructed at the Focus Area site downtown. Regarding the Appel Development proposal, the RFP did not request proposals for hotel development; however, the developer was not discouraged from submitting this type of use in his proposal. Member Malcolm stated that since the Eye Physicians Group has withdrawn their proposal for this parcel, the Agency Attorney advises he can participate and vote on this item. Acting Agency Attorney Gill concurred with Member Malcolm's comments. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to accept the staff recommendation (authorizing staff to enter into negotiation with Paul Thoryk for the purpose of preparing an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement). Member Malcolm suggested if Bay Blvd., Ltd. is still interested, they should contact Income Property Group regarding development possibilities at the mari na. Chairman Cox, noting the presence of the appl icant for the South Bay Community Chapel request, suggested Item 3 be reconsidered at this time. ___..._. ._....w...... ___...',___ _ _ ___._m'..'_'_'·'__'_"~'··'_·__··__··_~·_'·_~ - - - -..---- Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 6 - Apr i 1 19, 1984 MOTION TO RECONSIDER ITEM 3 MSUC (Moore/Scott) reconsider Item #3. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY CHAPEL - LAND USE PERMIT Mr. Jim Goins, Pastor, South Bay Community Chapel, P.O. Box 7062, Chu1a Vista, 92012. expl ained ampl e parking is available for church services at the proposed temporary location. The congregation includes 120 members, but evangelistically-speaking, this includes adults and children, all of whom do not drive cars to church. In answer to Member Malcolm's question, Commun i ty Development Director Desrochers reiterated that this type of request does not require Parking Place Commission review, nor is a conditional use permit necessary. MOTION TO ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the staff recommendation. MEMBERS' COMMENTS - None. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Executive Director Goss requested a Closed Session to discuss matters of litigation. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Cox/Moore) to adjourn to Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT at 4:42 p.m. to the City Council meeting and to Closed Session immediately following (6:05 p.m.). The Recording Secretary was excused and the Executive Secretary reported that Closed Session . urned at 6:40 p.m. WPC 1090H "" ..____'__'n.._______ _____._~~_~_.____._____