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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1984/10/18 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 18, 1984 Council Conference Room 4:08 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, McCandliss, Moore, Scott MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Community Development Director Desrochers, Agency Attorney Harron, Redevelopment Coordinator Zeg1er ALSO PRESENT Phi 1 Creaser, Paul Thoryk ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Cox!Moore) to approve the minutes of August 28, September 6, 11, 20, and October 2 and 9, 1984, as mailed. ITEM NO. 2 - QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE PORT COMMISSIONER Port Commissioner Creaser briefly discussed the following items relative to activities in the Chu1a Vista area: Chu1a Vista Bayside Park expansion; soil borings to the south side of the Sweetwater Channel adjacent to Port tidelands on "D" Street fill; meetings relative to the City's comprehensive marsh improvement program; conceptual plans for Marina configurations on either side of the proposed Sweetwater Flood Control Channel; hiring of Berryman & Stephenson for the design of a bayside park and beach; maintenance for grounds and comfort station at the "J" Street Mari na through June 30, 1985; agreement for police service on Port District property located in the City of Chu1a Vista; installation of fish cutting boards and hose bibbs at the Bayside Park; conceptual approval for the CGC Marina Project; approval of funds for widening the Sweetwater River Channel; passage of an ordinance amending Article 8 of the Unified Port District Code regarding docks at the "J" Street Marina; the convention site. Discussion ensued regarding the Port District's decision to select an architect for the proposed San Diego convention site. Mr. Creaser indicated that he is pub1 ic1y committed, unless otherwi se directed, to support the construction of the convention center for not more than $125 million. Member McCand1iss suggested that close contact among the Mayor, Council, and Port Commi ssioner be mai ntai ned in order to advi se the Commi ssi oner appropriately. Member Scott added that if anything important comes up in the meantime, this information be provided in Council packets for their review. Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- October 18, 1984 In answer to Chai rman Cox's questi on concerni ng extensi on of the proposed Bayside Park, the Port Commissioner indicated that this project must go to the Coastal Commission for application; however, this has been del ayed pending a decision on the Convention Center. Member Malcolm commented on the City's participation in owning boat slips at the Marina. Discussion followed concerning the history of the oJ" Street Marina and RV Park. Member Scott commented that originally only the RV Park was intended for that site, and the Agency later requested that boat slips be provi ded there. The Agency meeting was recessed at thi S time, 4:45 p.m. The Agency reconvened at 4:54 p.m. ITEM NO.3 - PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PAUL THORYK RESOL UTION NO. 535 - ENTERING INTO A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH PAUL THORYK, AlA, AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAME This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Community Development Di rector Desrochers advi sed the members that publi c testimony should be taken as to the type of facility the developer proposes and to discuss the sale of property. However, it is not the time and place to discuss design review. Mr. Paul Thoryk, AlA, 1157 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101, told the Agency that he has approached the owner of the Brown Derby in Hollywood regarding use of a similar design for the Chula Vista parcel. A colored renderi ng depicti ng the proposed Brown Derby Brasseri e was available for vi ewi ng by the Agency members. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Member McCand1iss left the meeting at this time, 5:20 p.m. ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT: BAYFRONT FINE ARTS FEE Upon a request of the Agency, the feasibility of establishing a fine arts fee for the Bay fro nt development has been investigated. The Unified Port District was used as a model in briefly comparing a future fine arts fee and policy. MSUC (Cox!Moore) to accept the report. Di scussion followed regarding pooling funds contributed for fine arts or assessi ng new developments to the area. Member Scott suggested that perhaps the Redevelopment Agency could match any fees assessed to developers. ------ -.----.-------.-----..------ Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- October 18, 1984 MSUC (Scott/Cox) to direct staff to investigate: 1) the legality of forming a pool for the fi ne arts fund; 2) what other cities do, and if it is appropriate to use City/Agency tax increments to match funds. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: BAY FRONT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The Bayfront Imp1 ementati on P1 an, the 1 ast segment for Coastal Commi ssi on approval, is in the form of a Specific Plan to be considered by both the Pl anni ng Commi ssi on and the City Counc i l. The plan will be brought to the City Council wi thi n the next week for consi deration and authori zation to submit to the State Coastal Commission for approval. Community Development Director Desrochers explained that the Consultant has prepared the final Draft Specific Plan which will be distributed before the workshop regardi ng the Implementation Plan. The pub1 ic heari ng for thi s document is scheduled for November l. Revi ew procedures wi 11 take p1 ace after the Implementation Plan has been approved by the Coastal Commission. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 536 - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HERMAN KIMMEL & ASSOCIATES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR ENGINEERING SERV ICES ON TIDELANDS AVENUE EXTENSION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR At their meeting of September 6, the Age.!1£Y directed staff to negotiate a contract with Herman Kimmel & Associates, Traffic Engineering Consultants, for needed engineering services in the Bayfront; specifically, to provide a traffic engineering solution to the extension of Tidelands Avenue across the marsh into "D" Street Fill. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 537 - APPROVING THE TOWN CENTRE PROCEDURES MANUAL AS REVISED OCTOBER 1984 When the Town Centre Design Review Board merged with the City's Design Review Committee, staff reevaluated the procedures ut i 1 i zed for processi ng development pl ans through both groups. The Agency was provided with the proposed revision of the Town Centre Procedures Manual for their approval. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ...--------- Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- October 18, 1984 ITEM NO.8 - RESOLUTION NO. 538 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BERRYMAN & STEPHENSON, INC. TO UNDERTAKE A PARKING STUDY FOR THE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Staff was authori zed to request proposals for a parki ng ana1ysi s of the Town Centre Redevelopment Project Area including use of the parking garage. The Agency received two proposals which were reviewed by a screening committee composed of City staff, re~resentatives from the Parking Place Commission, Downtown Committee, and ocus Area developer's office. The Committee unanimously recommended the selection of Berryman & Stephenson, Inc. to undertake the stuqy. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 9 - RESOLUTION - CONSENT TO TRANSFER LOAN SERVICING (CROCKER MORTGAGE COMPANY) Crocker Mortgage Company has requested that the Ralph Sutro Company/Crossland Capital Corp. assume the duties of servici ng mortgages resu1ti ng from the 1979 Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue. Bond Counsel, Jones Hall Hill & White, has revi ewed the request for transfer and has found that the proposed substitution is in accordance with the bond indenture. The trustee, Fi rst Interstate Bank, concurs with the request, and Standard & Poor's informs us that the Sutro Company wi 11 not jeopardize the rating of the outstanding bonds. In response to members' concerns, Community De vel opment Di rector Desrochers indicated that the servicing fee paid to Crocker is either 1/4 or 1/2 a point and approx imate1y 60 outstanding loans are now being serviced. Member Malcolm suggested that the Agency charge Crocker a transfer fee. MS (Malcolm/Moore) to direct staff to request a $5,000 transfer fee. Chairman Cox offered a substitute motion that this item be referred to staff for a report back. The motion died for lack of second. AMENDMENT TO MAIN MOTION MSUC (Scott/Cox) to refer this request to staff to report back on a transfer fee on October 25. ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT: PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE The first meeting of the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee was held on Tuesday, October 9. The members were briefed by the Directors of Planning, Engineering, and Community Development on the status of the Redeve 1 opment Project Area. Organizational matters were discussed and the selection of a temporary chai rman was made at that time. The Committee requested that since the Agency appointed project area committee members, the request for a proxy should also be considered by the Agency. However, staff recommends that the request for proxy membership be denied at this time. MSUC (Moore/Cox) to accept the report. --.... ..,-- --- -_.....---,_._----_._~-- Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting -5- October 18, 1984 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Di rec tor Goss informed members that they will be ri di ng in individual cars at the Octoberfest Parade to be held on Saturday, October 20. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT a. Chairman Cox commented on the bomanite that was dug out in front of Chu1a Vi sta Photo. He requested the status of the replacement by ei ther bomanite or asphalt. b. Chairman Cox discussed the Bank of America's decision regarding assumable loans re1 ati ve to the Town Centre Development Corporation Commerci a1 Rehabilitation Loan Program. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer thi s item to staff for report back on the status and what our policy should be as an agency. ADJOURNMENT AT 5:50 p.m. to Thursday, October Z5, 1984, at 4 p.m., and the regular meeting of Thursday, November 1, 1984, at 7 p.m. WPC 1266H .-,,, -- .--.