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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1984/08/16 ,- MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, August 16, 1984 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, McCandliss (arrived late), Moore MEMBERS ABSENT Member Scott STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Communi ty Development Director Desrochers, Agency Attorney Harron, Town Pl anner Reid, Pri nc i pa 1 Administrative Analyst Byers, Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler, Director of Management Services Thomson UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATING $6,500 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE MARINA MOTOR MOTEL Staff's estimate for the demolition of the Marina Motor Motel was $10,000. ( The bid opening was held on August 13, and the low bid came in at $15,000. The budgeted amount for demolition for the Bayfront structure was $9,500. Community Development Director Desrochers explained the need for the additional appropriation. He noted that of the four bids received, two bids were from the same contractor who errored in this bids. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. NOTE: As this resolution required a 4/5ths vote and it was later discovered that only three members voted, it will be reschedul ed for acti on at a 1 ater date. ITEM NO. 1 a. RESOLUTION NO. 520 - ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF MARINA MOTOR MOTEL On June 1, the Agency acquired the Marina Motor Motel from the Nubian Corporation. Notice of request for bids for demolition of the structure were advertised in July. Four bi ds were received, opened, and staff recommends that the Agency award the demolition contract to Webb and Sons Equipment, Inc. for their bid of $15,000. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. - - _"___.u ..-.---'..-'" _..._----~.._...- Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 2 - August 16, 1984 b. RESOLUTION - ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING SALE OF FURNITURE FROM MARINA MOTOR MOTEL TO H & M GOODIES AUCT ION Notice for bids were advertised for a miscellaneous furniture sale in the Marina Motor Motel. One bid for $251 was received from H & M Goodies Auction of National City. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers requested that the Agency not accept the bi d from H & M Goodi es due to the fact that two groups have requested the furniture be donated to their organization. One of the organizations, H & L Management, currently managing the Town Centre Manor project in Chula Vista, requests the furniture be donated to them for use in the public housing project. Member McCandliss arrived at this time, 4:15 p.m. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to decline the bid from H & M Goodies Auction and donate the furni ture to H & L Management for use in public housing projects and for other South Bay senior housing needs. ITEM NO. 2 - RESOLUTION - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH J. ROBERTSON, RUTH R. PALLARD, GILBERT DEMBO, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO 300 THIRD AVENUE The lessee of the commercial building located at 300 Third Avenue (northwest corner of Third and "F") submitted pl ans for exteri or renovation. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review and the Town Centre Design Review Committee reviewed this project and recommends approval subject to conditions. Town Planner Reid expl ained that the proj ect site invol ves an existing two-story commerc i a 1 structure and adjacent land uses surrounding the project. The proposal consists of remodel ing the exterior and interior of the existing building to accommodate a 96-seat Mexican restaurant. Ti 1 ed shed canopies will cover the front elevation and windows along "F" Street. The building will be repainted with a combination of four colors composed of pink, off-white, tan, and blue trim with a blue tile band about three feet from ground 1 eve 1. Landscaping proposed includes several trees and pl ants and containers placed along the "F" Street building walls and a planter on the alley side adjacent to the trash enclosure. Mr. Reid continued that the Design Review Committee recommends approval of the project subject to several conditions, including: installation of trash enclosure and landscaping near that enclosure, installation of tree grates, irrigation, framing of shed roof canopies, use of tile on the canopi es, redesign of existing vertical windows facing "F" Street, etc. Mr. Reid noted that the Design Review Committee did not approve the sign and asked that they be redesigned and brought back for further review. Additionally, the fine arts feature and alley improvements were discussed. Staff concurs wi th the - -_.~'---"-""-'."'._---------~~'---' --..-."" Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 3 - August 16, 1984 Design Review Committee's recommendations; however, they feel that the colors proposed and construction of the shadow ledge shoul d be included with conditions of approval. The multi-color scheme proposed by the applicant is not consi stent wi th the Town Centre Desi gn Manual guidelines. Also, the 1 edge conti nuati on recommended by staff consi sts of constructi ng a "pop-out" design feature that would be stuccoed so as to achieve an overall cohesive appearance to the bui 1 di ng by creati ng a shadow 1 i ne and a "capll on the structure along the south elevation. Member McCandl i ss requested clarification of the Design Review Committee's approva 1 regardi ng the color scheme. In response, Community Development Director Desrochers indicated that the colors were unanimously approved by the Committee, and the applicant has indicated that he will paint the building whatever colors desired by the City. In answer to Member Malcolm's question, Mr. Desrochers stated the Redevelopment Agency does not have the authority to disallow a restaurant in the Town Centre Redevelopment Area, as it is a permitted use. Community Development Di rector Desrochers reported that upon review of the owner participation agreement, the owner requested modifications be made to the agreement which woul d i ncl ude requirements of the tenant. Therefore, staff requests that the owner participation agreement be brought back to the Agency at a 1 ater date with modifications. This will not del ay the remodeling of the building. Mr. Rodolfo Alvarez, 1231 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, explained that it would be too expensive to extend the ledge completely around the top of the building. He al so pointed out they have agreed to provi de the trash enclosure in the alley, but the sanitary service indicated they woul d not pick up trash from that location. MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to concur with staff recommendation of an all ivory building except do not require extension of the ledge (facia). Chairman Cox requested that Item No. 4 be considered at this time. ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT ON INFECTIOUS WASTE At their meeting of July 19, 1984, the Agency requested that staff prepare a report providing i nforma ti on relating to the transportation of infectious materials from hospitals to incineration centers. Al so they requested that staff contact the County Heal th Department and request the speaker make a presentation regarding this issue to the Agency. Mr. Davi d Marx, representi ng the County Health Department, di splayed sampl es of infectious waste material conta i ners. He explained the procedure for storage and containment as well as disposal of the infectious waste materi al s. -- -- -- _..._---_._-_._..__._~......_._._. Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 4 - August 16, 1984 In answer to Member McCandliss' question regarding monitoring by the health department and effect of new standards and licensing, Mr. Marx indicated the Ci ty can be assured that operators of that facil ity have been extremely conscientious during the planning stages. The operators met extensively with public and state agencies in the design stage of the Mace Street facility. It is not anticipated that when the State permits the facility, they wi 11 require structural or operational changes because it has been operati ng according to State regulations. The time delay to schedule a public hearing for issuing a permit is due to a backlog in issuing not only infectious waste incinerator permits, but permits for all chemical waste treatment and storage facilities by the State of California. Therefore, it takes approximately two years to schedule public hearings on these matters. At this time, the Agency entertained various questions from the audience, regarding drop test of the disposal bag displayed by the County representative, smells emanating from the Mace Street facility, and citizens concerns in general regarding environmental hazards. Those individuals addressing the Agency included: Irene Maxwell, 473 Berland Way, Chula Vista Mr. Dave Foreman, 1653 Pt. Cabrillo Court, Chula Vista Harry Sully, 1640 Maple Drive, Chula Vista Barbara Hall, 1675 Pt. Reyas Ct.. Chula Vista Mr. Marx clarified that since he is not representing the Air Poll uti on Control Board, he could not not address the questions regarding pollution. (Member Malcolm left the meeting at this time, 5:00 p.m. ) Member Moore suggested at a future date other environmental specialists be asked to address the Agency on vari ous issues of concern menti oned this afternoon. Chairman Cox commented that staff should look into schedul ing a tour of the Mace Street plant to be provided for the Agency members. MSUC (Cox/McCandl iss) to accept the report. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to ask staff to contact operators of the Mace Street facility for a briefing and tour, as well as contact other medical facilities (i.e., Bay Medical Center) to view their disposal methods. Member Malcolm returned at this time, 5:01 p.m. ITEM NO. 3 - RESOLUTION - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO The subject owner participation agreement is an outgrowth of di scuss ions proposed as one of the remedies to a lawsuit by the Citizens Action Network. The owner parti ci pati on agreement involves the Otay Landfill wi thi n the limits of the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project. ..-.-.. Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 5 - August 16, 1984 Member Malcolm remarked that perhaps a full Agency is needed to consider the agreement with the County. Agency Attorney Harron suggested recessing the meeting to Closed Session as Agency's Attorney for the Sierra Club lawsuit, Mr. John Thelan, had just arri ved. Chairman Cox requested that the Agency briefly entertain the comments of a representative of the Optimist Cl ub regarding the Counc il Conference item relating to this Agency item. Mr. Al Moynahan, 4365 All en School Road, Bonita, representing the Optimist Club, discussed the proposed agreement of the County of San Diego for leasing Provence Park and associated County-owned parcels. Briefly, as part of the 1 i ti gati on settlement for the County of San Diego and the Redevelopment Agency regarding Otay Valley Road, it is proposed that the City enter into a lease with the County for operation and maintenance of Provence Park adjacent to Rohr Park in the northeast sector of the City. A 40-year 1 ease which includes other County-owned parcels within the vicinity of Rohr Park and the Chula Vista Golf Course is proposed. The 1 ease al so incl udes an opti on to purchase by the City at the end of the 40-year lifespan of the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Proj ect. Mr. Moynahan commented that he has reviewed the lease and since the Optimist Cl ub plans improvement of the faci li ti es, the construction of a community center in excess of half a million dollars is sch edu 1 ed to go forward. Therefore, the Optimist Club would like to see a change in the leasehold that would coincide with the City's lease. Chairman Cox concurred with continuing this item to the August 28 Council meeting in order to give staff more time to review the agreement and to meet with representatives of the Optimist Club. Mr. Kirk Doland, a member of the Optimist Cl ub, bri efly discussed the permissive right of the organization to allow use of alcoholic beverages. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to continue this item to the August 28 Council meeting and direct staff to meet with representatives of the Optimist Club. Chairman Cox reported on a 1 etter prompted by a request from Member McCandliss regarding hazardous materials and waste issues. The 1 etter from the League of California Cities announces a planning conference on hazardous materials management is tentatively scheduled for December 5 and 6 in Ontario. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to recess to Closed Session for matters of litigation regarding the Bayfront Local Coastal Plan. The meeting was recessed at 5:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6 :04 p.m. All members were present wi th the exception of Members Scott and Malcolm. --- -......--- -- - ,_._,..,._.._._-----._~~-------_._,_._- Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 6 - August 16, 1984 ITEM NO. 5 - REPORT: TARGETED COMPLETION DATES OF THE PROMOTION PROJECTS On July 19, 1984, the Agency directed staff to report back with a breakdown of priorities set on various promotion projects. An updated version of the public information work program was provided for Agency review. In addition, the entry sign project i nvol ves Community Development, Pl anni ng, and the Public Information Division. Discussion followed concernin~ the low priority given to the entry sign selection and design. Commumty Development Director Desrochers indicated that in-house staff meetings have been held concerning this item, particularly in developing the entry sign to coincide with the development of a logo. The main problem lies in obtaining information from CalTrans. Member Moore suggested that a simple sign stating "Chula Vista" without the 1 ogo woul d suffi ceo Executive Director Goss stated that staff would like to tie-in a promotional theme with the entrance signs. Chairman Cox concurred wi th Member Moore's comments poi nti ng out that the logo desi gn is constantly changing and should not be associated with the entry signs. Member McCandliss suggested that staff reprioritize this list and come back to the Agency with their recommendations. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS - None. MEMBERS' COMMENTS a. Chairman Cox discussed the power outage in the Town Centre Parking Structure and the need to have power restored immediately. b. Chairman Cox requested information on the problems with the fountain in Memorial Park. MSUC (Cox!McCandliss) to ask staff to report back on the water feature in Memorial Park. c. Member Moore commented on the telephone problems in the elevator at the parking structure. Community Development Director Desrochers stated, to his knowledge, there have been no problems since July. d. Member Moore asked if Mr. Zogob has requested Focus Area merchants and their employees to park on the top level of the parking structure. -..--- - --.-----..-.-.. ---- -.----.---- Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 7 - August 16, 1984 Further discussion involved the power outage at the parking structure. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegl er indicated that a power surge disabl ing the controller cut off power to the parking structure. Unfortunately, there is not a manual switch. Chairman Cox expressed concern with the 1 iabil ity to the City and suggested contacting the Focus Area developer. Agency members suggested contacting private electricians due to this emergency situation. ADJOURNMENT AT 6:25 p.m. to the Special Meeting of Tuesday, August 28, 1984, following the regular City Council meeting. WPC ll65H I -_._---,--'. - "" ...~-.-----_.,- -..----..-.