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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Thursday, September 6, 1984 Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT Cha irman Cox; Members McCandl iss, Scott, Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT Member Malcolm
STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Community Development
Director Desrochers, Agency Attorney Harron,
Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler
ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to approve the minutes of July 19, August 2 and 16, 1984, as
mailed.
ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHULA VISTA INVESTMENT COMPANY
One of the major undertakings during this fiscal year is the preparation of a
development agreement between the Agency and Chula Vista Investment Company
as developer of the Bayfront. The Bayfront Land Use Plan estimated that
approximately $6 million in Agency cost may be applied towards the
deve lopment of infrastructure necessary to support the proposed uses. Th is
figure was based on concept cost. Detailed information is needed in order to
develop a system of sharing public cost and a time table for their
distribution.
MSUC (Cox!McCandliss) to accept the report.
ITEM NO.3 - RESOLUTION NO. 522 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT WITH RI CK ENGINEERI NG FOR
BAYFRONT PROJECT ENGINEERING STUDIES
Several engineering tasks must be completed in order for the Bayfront Project
to move ahead, including: (1) complete topographic survey at one-foot
intervals, a grading study at 100-foot scale, the utility investigation,
major street preliminary design, drainage design preliminary, and cost
estimates reflecting the aforementioned; (2) preliminary drawings of a first
phase engineering/construction project.
In response to Member Moore's concerns, Execut ive Director Goss ind icated
that his initial under "reviewed by," assures all appropriate departments
have reviewed this report.
Mr. Lyle Gabrielsen, Rick Engineering Co., 5620 Friars Road, San Diego, CA
92110-2596, reiterated the scope of work to be provided by Rick Engineering,
including a street profile and utility research assuring the project will be
developed in an appropriate and expeditious manner.
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RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 523 - APPROPRIATING $23,500 FOR THE PREPARATION
OF DRAFT AND FINAL EIR'S AND CANDIDATE CEQA
FINDINGS FOR THE BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN
According to Section 15265 of the State CEQA guidelines, approvals pursuant
to the Ca 1 iforn ia Coastal Act do not have to comp ly with the prov is ions of
the Ca 1 iforn ia Env ironmenta 1 Quality Act. However, once a loca 1 agency
considers regulations to implement the provisions of a Local Coastal Program,
it is no longer governed by this "umbrella" protection for the preparation of
env ironmenta 1 impact reports. Therefore, pr ior to Agency cons iderat ion of
measures to implement our Local Coastal Program, it will be necessary for the
Agency to certify the appropriate environmental document.
Cha irman Cox quest ioned the procedure of award ing th is contract pr ior to
approval of the Bayfront Implementation Plan. In response, Community
Development Director Desrochers indicated this type of item can be approved
early in order to begin street widening, etc.
Ch a irman Cox expressed concern that preparat ion of the ErR hasn I t started
earl ier. Mr. Desrochers ind icated since the Imp lementat ion Pl an is in the
final draft stage and is currently being reviewed by the Planning Department,
the Agency will have the opportun ity to rev iew the document. After Agency
review and consideration, the Planning Commission will review the document as
well. It is hoped the Coastal Commission will hold its hearing on the
specific plan in early 1985. The Director pointed out that the only
necessary ramifications involved approval of the Specific Plan; however, the
EIR has no ramifications on the approval of the implementation plan.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
ITEM NO. 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 524 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND RATNER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE AMEX
DEVELOPMENT
Since the May 17, 1984, Design Review Committee and Redevelopment Agency
review of the preliminary Marina Gateway Master Plan proposal, that plan has
been revised and a prec ise plan for Phase I of the Master Plan has been
submitted. The Des ign Rev iew Committee has rev iewed the proposa ls and the
negative declaration was prepared for the project. The Design Review
Committee recommended that the Agency approve the project subject to
conditions set forth in an attachment to the owner participation agreement.
Following the adoption of an inducement resolution for financing of the
project, it is hoped that groundbreaking for the Amex development will occur
in a few weeks. (Members were provided with an architectural sketch of the
project for review.)
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Member Scott po inted out that in the owner part ic ipat ion agreement with
Ratner Development Co., paragraph 6 on page 3 discusses undergrounding of
overhead ut il it ies. He quest ioned the cho ice of words in that paragraph--
IOwa ive" as opposed to "defer."
Agency Attorney Harron noted that to defer means "to delay," to wa ive means
"to give up the right to." Therefore, Member Scott suggested the wording on
th is paragraph be revised by subst itut ing "defer" for the word IOwa ive."
Mr. Bennet Greenwald, representing Greenwald McDonald and Company, 2635
Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108, described the function of Amex
Systems Co., wh ich prov ides electron ic manufacturing serv ices for Federa 1
government agencies.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to amend the owner participation agreement, Item 6 of
page 3 substituting "waive" for "defer."
Mr. Greenwald commended City staff for their assistance, particularly their
adherence to the time schedule set up for processing plans for this project.
ITEM NO. 6 - REPORT: STATUS OF SALE OF PARCEL 3 BAYFRONT
Staff was authorized to enter into negotiations with Mr. Paul Thoryk for the
development of the restaurant at the intersection of Bay Boulevard and "F"
Street. A draft Disposition and Development Agreement has been prepared for
Agency review and the developer is currently reviewing the document. The
most important area of negotiations now is to establish a schedule of
performance.
Redeve lopment Coord inator Zegler ant ic ipated that a Schedule of Performance
will be submitted to the Agency on October 4.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the report.
ITEM NO.7 - RESOLUTION NO. 525 - APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND J.
ROBINSON, RUTH R. POLLARD, GILBERT DEMBO,
AND ENTERING INTO A TENANT PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH ROBERTO REYES AND DOLORES
SALAZAR FOR THE REMODELING OF 300 THIRD
AVENUE
Member McCandl iss, not ing the irregul ar ity of enter ing into two separate
agreements, asked if it would improve or weaken any responsibilities held by
the Agency. In response, Community Development Director Desrochers explained
the rights of the owners and the tenants involved. Agency Attorney Harron
clarified that in case of litigation, both the tenant and the owners would be
named parties to that litigation.
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Member McCandliss expressed concern that these types of agreements should be
kept as c lean as poss ib le. Further discuss ion involved construct ion work
already being undertaken at this site. Community Development Director
Desrochers pointed out that normally staff is involved step-by-step with
redeve 1 opment and des ign procedures of projects coming into the Downtown
area. However, construction on th is project began before City permits were
issued to the developer.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
ITEM NO.8 - RESOLUTION NO. 526 - AUTHORIZING THE RELOCATION OF TWO PLANTER
BOXES LOCATED IN FRONT OF FUDDRUCKERS
RESTAURANT TO THE TWO SERVICE STATIONS ON
THIRD AVENUE NEAR "E" STREET
Two planterboxes located in front of the Fuddruckers construction site need
to be relocated. The Agency is requested to author ize re locat ion of these
planterboxes to a new location in front of the two service stations at Third
Avenue near "E" Street.
Member Moore pointed out that property owners should be notified of the
planterboxes being relocated to their businesses. In response, Mr.
Desrochers stated that originally, the affected property owners complained
they were receiving no street improvements even though they were paying
assessment d istr ict fees. The property owners have been notified of the
planter boxes; however, Mr. Desrochers will contact them again.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) that pr ior to re locat ing p 1 anterboxes, staff contact
the affected property owners and if there is a problem to come back to
the Agency.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
ITEM NO. 9 - REPORT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT
Member Scott suggested in view of Member Malcolm's absence from this
evening's meeting and because of his active stand on this matter, this item
be held over pending his return.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to hold over to September 11, 1984, following the
regular City Council meeting.
MEMBERS I COMME NTS
a. Member Scott discussed the assessment of a 1% Fine Arts fee requirement
for Bayfront redevelopment projects. Cha irman Cox added that the Port
District has implemented a similar assessment, of one-half a percent, on
their projects.
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MSUC (Cox/Scott) to ask staff to report back with recommendations on
implementing a Fine Arts assessment on Bayfront redevelopment
projects.
b. Member Moore expressed concern about payment of a bill for emergency
service to the parking structure as a result of a power failure that
occurred on August 15. In response, Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler
ind icated that the Bu ild ing and Hous ing Director has author ized payment
of th is bill. Member Moore stated that under the circumstances, the
contractor should incur the cost.
Executive Director Goss stated that since the lead department on th is
project is not in attendance, his input will be provided for the Agency
at a later date.
MSUC (McCandl iss/Cox) to set th is matter as an agenda item for
Tuesday's Council meeting (September 11).
c. Member Moore commented on the review procedure on Item 3 (Rick
Engineering) and requested assurances that work performed is coordinated
by Engineering and Planning and was needed.
d. Member Moore commented on the creation of a trust fund for maintenance of
wetland areas.
e. Cha irman Cox requested members' input on selection for the Otay Valley
Road Project Area Committee.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) the Chairman make appointments to the Otay Valley Road
Redevelopment Project Area Committee with approval from the Redevelopment
Agency.
f. Cha irman Cox commented on one of CAN's questions regarding the Otay
Valley Road Redevelopment Project that the APCD conduct air studies
affected by the SDG&E fallout - to gather baseline data.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to direct staff to contact APCD to see if they
would be agreeable to pay the cost of gathering baseline data
($2,000), and if they're not agreeable, contact SDG&E to pay that
cost, and if that is unsuccessful, report back with recommendations
whether the City of Chula Vista should pay that cost in order to
establish what that baseline should be.
g. Cha irman Cox discussed the hearing date as alluded to in another CAN
question for the Mace Street facility.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to ask staff to contact the appropriate State
of California agencies to find out when the State hearing will be
scheduled and if it is a date unreasonably off in the future, we
give whatever encouragement we can for an accelerated hearing date.
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h. Chairman Cox discussed the hazardous substance cleanup bond act measure
(AB1465) .
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to ask the legislative committee to come back with
recoRVnendat ions regard ing whether the Counc il should support this
bond issue on the 1984 ballot.
ADJOURNMENT AT 8:06 p.m. to the Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency
meeting iRVnediately following and to the mid-month meeting of Thursday,
September 20, 1984, at 4:00 p.m.
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Desrochers, Executive Secretary
WPC 1218H
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