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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1984/12/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, December 6, 1984 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Scott, McCand1iss, Moore MEMBERS ABSENT Member Malcolm STAFF PRESENT Acting Executive Director Asmus, Agency Attorney Harron, Community Development Di rector De s rochers, Redeve 1 opment Coordinator Zeg1 er, Development Specialist Kassman, Principal Administrative Analyst Morris, Landscape Architect Sennett ALSO PRESENT Dr. James Eischen, C. Michael Cowett, Paul Steiger ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Moore commented that a correcti on shou1 d be made to page 5 of the - minutes for the November 1 meeting. Under Item #5, the second motion should be changed to read "...expand and/or support the parking 'district' ," instead of "spaces." MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve the mi nutes of November 1 and 15, 1984, as amended. ITEM NO. 2 - PUBLIC HEARING: BIENNIAL REVIEW OF REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Secti on 33348.5 of the State Health and Safety Code of the Community Redevelopment Law requi res the Agency to to hold a public hearing by biennially. This is to review and evaluate the progress of each redevelopment project and to hear testimony of all interested parties. This being the time and place as advertised, the Chairman declared the public heari ng open. There being no public testimony at this time, the Chairman dec1 ared the public hearing closed. MSUC (Moore/Cox) to accept the report. -- ~ _...__ __ ... __...._~__ . _.__...."__. ~ ....... "0_' n_ __ _ _.-.- ________.__. _.~. Redevelopment Agency - 2 - December 6, 1984 ITEM NO. 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 545 - APPROPRIATING $5,000 FOR PURPOSES OF PRODUCING A DESIGN CONCEPT FOR THE PROPOSED NATURE CENTER AT GUNPOWDER POINT The Redevelopment Agency has indicated its desire to have a nature center ready for dedicati on commemorati ng the Ci ty' s 75th anni versa ry in October 1986. Therefore, the Agency requested staff to study and recommend what steps are necessary to move forward wi th the development of thi s center. Staff recommends that a Request for Proposal be prepared and circulated within the design community in order to begin the design competition process. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by uanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Di scussion followed concerning the selection of a review committee to study the design competition and the works of the selected professional. ITEM NO. 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 546 - AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN HERMAN KIMMEL AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND THE AGENCY FOR CONTRACT SERV ICES NOT TO EXCEED $4,500 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR In October, Herman Kimmel and Associates, Inc. was hired by the Agency to develop a concept and construction drawings for sharing the right-of-way to the railroad for Tidelands Avenue extension across the marsh, and to study the interface of Bay Bou1 evard from uFII Street to the Tidelands Avenue extensi on. In November, the Agency consi dered a proposal to develop the Joenea 1 Street parcel. The proposa 1 i nc1 uded the reservation of the northernmost one-third of the rear parcel for freeway offramps. Thi s was done to accommodate the impact of the auto traffic generated by anticipated development. In order to establish a freeway offramp and onramp system that must recognize the concerns of the City's traffic engineer, the Street property development, and the Ca1Trans I-54 proposed interchange with I-5, an amendment to the exi sti ng agreement wi th Herman Kimmel and Associ ates is necessary . RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 5 - REPORT: APPROVING COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN FOR JAMES A. EISCHEN, DDS, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HIS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 345 "F" STREET Member Scott, ci ti ng a possible conflict of interest, abstained from discussion and action on this item and left the meeting at this time. On November 14, 1984, the Town Centre Development Corporation approved a loan to Dr. James Ei schen for hi s property at 345 "F" Street. Since this property is not 1 ocated on Third Avenue, the loan must be approved by the Redevelopment Agency. Dr. Ei schen recently purchased the condominium in the -_._..~.. -- Redevelopment Agency - 3 - December 6, 1984 Creaser-Warwi ck bui1 di ng on the corner of "F" Street and Garrett Avenue. The 1,100 sq. ft. "shell" requires basic improvements to be usable. Dr. Eischen will convert his unit into a dental office for himself and move his practice which is currently located on "H" Street to this location. Member Moore questioned the use of LDC loan money to remodel this fairly new bui 1 di ng. Therefore, he indicated he could not support approval. MSC (Cox!McCand1iss) to conti nue this item to the Agency meeti ng of December 20, 1984. (Member Scott abstained. ) Member McCand1 i ss i ndi cated that addi ti ona1 i nformati on is needed for thi s request in order to justify approving the loan. Community Development Di rector Desrochers commented that the bui 1 di ng has been vacant for some time and the space in question is basically a shell. Dr. James Ei schen, 460 Vi sta del Rancho, Chula Vi sta, stated that it wou1 d cost approximately $40,000 to $60,000 to renovate the shell. He added that he is requesting LDC funds for remodeling of the interior portion of the bui 1 di ng only. Member Moore suggested that when thi s item is brought back on the 20th, information regarding ownership be included in the report. Member Scott returned to the meeting. ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 547 - APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE UNDERTAKING OF THE MARKET ANALYSIS STUDY OF THE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 A Request for Proposals was issued for Marketing Consultants to analyze Town Centre I. Of the eight proposal s received and reviewed by the se1 ecti on committee, Community Systems Associates, Inc. was selected to perform the study. The scope of services i nc1 uded by the consultant is as follows: analysis of s hoppe r patterns and preference, ana1ysi s of taxable sa1 es, merchant survey, definition of trade area and market support, identification of economi c and marketi ng opportuni ti es and constrai nts, development of a plan to attract selected business to the area. Communi ty Development Desrochers stated that staff, as well as the Town Centre Project Area Committee, concurs with the recommendation of the selection committee. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by uanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. - -_.._.._,._..,,~.._._-_.._-_.._--,""._--,.. Redevelopment Agency - 4 - December 6, 1984 ITEM NO.7 - RESOLUTION NO. 548 - APPROVING AGREEMENT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VIST A AND CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES, LIMITED-RESIDENTIAL AND MODIFYING THE SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE In accordance wi th the Di sposi ti on and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Centre City Associates, Limited, residential parcel no. 8 wi 11 revert to the Redevelopment Agency if no development has taken p1 ace by January 1, 1985. As a result of di scussi ons among the Agency, Housi ng Consul tant Dan Grady, and Paci fic Scene, a request to extend the provisions of the time of conformance for the development of this parcel is proposed. At their meeting of November 15, the Agency was presented with a proposa 1 by Pacific Scene and Centre Ci ty Associ ates to develop moderate- income resi denti a1 units on the site. Shou1 d the Agency and the Developer agree to the terms and conditions of this proposal, it will be necessa ry to draw up legal documents and confirm design and other details as appropriate. An addi ti ona 1 90 days is estimated in order to properly present a new agreement. Therefore, staff recommends a 90-day extensi on of the exi sti ng Disposition and Development Agreement. Member McCandliss cautioned that no simil ar construction problems with Downtown development shoul d occur as have occurred at the Parkwoods or Charter Point development. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Mr. C. Michael Cowett, representing Centre City Associates Limited, indicated that the housi ng consultant was not avail ab1 e to provi de the Agency wi th revi sed findings of the Agency's di scussi on on November 15. Community Development Director Desrochers interjected that the housing consultant would be available at the December 20 meeting to provide these findings to the Agency. ITEM NO. 8 - REPORT: TOWN CENTRE I ORIENTATION A packet of information to be distributed to all prospecti ve tenants and owners of businesses in the Chu1a Vista Downtown area has been prepared. The i nformati on wi 11 we1 come busi nesses to the Redevelopment Area and i ndi cate that they are an important part of the redevelopment effort. A procedures manual and gui del i nes for exteri or renovati ons wi 11 a1 so be included in the packet which will be distributed by the Chamber of Commerce. MSUC (McCand1iss/Scott) to accept the report. Member McCandliss commented that the packet is an excellent idea. , -- ----_.~-_..,_._------~,-- Redevelopment Agency - 5 - December 6, 1984 ITEM NO. 9 - REPORT: MEMORIAL PARK PHASE II Phase I of the Memorial Park renovation, which included work on the northwest and east sections of the park, was completed in 1981. Financing for the second and final phase of the park project, which will entail improvement to the pl ayground, bowl, drainage channel areas, and community center 1 andscapi ng was approved wi th the 1984-85 CIP budget. On October 18, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously accepted the Memorial Pa rk Phase I I renovati on. Community Development Desrochers indicated at thei r December 1 Counci 1 workshop, members requested that more attention be directed towards the Bowl in Memori a 1 Pa rk. Member McCand1iss questioned the removal of the palm trees and suggested that staff further investigate this idea before removing them. Ci ty Landscape Architect Sennett, assuri ng the Agency that the palm trees would remain as intended, di scussed the proposed renovation proj ec t as depicted on a colored rendering. Discussion followed regarding Bowl modifications such as: ample dressing room area, stowage faci1 ities, appropri ate seati ng, and interest by theatri ca1 groups in using the area. In addition, the adequacy of security lighting in the walkway on the northern side of the park was discussed. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to split the project into two phases, approve Phase II as stated by staff, i nc1 udi ng investigation of adequacy of security lighting on the northern side of the park; designate Phase III as Memorial Park Bowl; and contact theatrical groups in the area to see if they would be willing to use the facilities. Rega rdi ng the proposed time table for construction of Phase II I, Acti ng Executi ve Di rector Asmus, reported that this item could be i nc1 uded as a budget item for FY 1985-86. ITEM NO. 10 - RESOLUTION NO. 549 - APPROVING REVISION IN THE SCHEDULING OF CONSTRUCT ION FOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, INC. HOUSING PROJECT On March 30, 1984, the Agency entered into a cooperative agreement wi th Housing Opportunities, Inc. (HOI) which provided Agency financial assistance to 168-unit moderate i nc orne condominium development by HOI. The phasing schedu1 e on the agreement required construction commencement by January 1, 1985. HOI requests an extensi on to Apri 1 1, 1985, to begin constructi on. This is due to unanticipated delays in submission and processing of grading plans and on the onset of the rainy season. Member Moore suggested staff contact the property owner regardi ng provi di ng signage to prevent offroad vehicles from trampling the area. _.,-._-_._._--_.__.__.._~_._- Redevelopment Agency - 6 - December 6, 1984 Mr. Paul Steiger, HOI, 3111 Camino del Rio North, San Diego, stated that he would see to it that signs are posted prohibiting offroad vehicles in the area. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the readi ng of the text was waived, passed and adopted unanimously. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT a. Chairman Cox requested that staff determi ne when the trees wou1 d be planted in front of the Tom Money building. b. The Chairman commented on the Design Review action regarding La Fonda Restaurant's roof/awnings. Community Development Director Desrochers responded that due to a lack of quorum, the Design Review Committee did not meet this afternoon and therefore, cou1 d not take acti on on the resubmi tta1 of the roof/awning subject. In answer to Chairman Cox's question regarding La Fonda, Agency Attorney Harron advi sed that the Redevelopment Agency could take acti on on a condition of approval of the Design Revi ew Committee without a recommendation by the Committee. Development Specialist Kassman stated that the tenant wou1 d prefer to install the canvas awnings due to the increased cost of the roof material suggested by the Design Revi ew Committee. Member Scott cited the discoloration of the awning material used for the La Bella Pizza Garden Restaurant. In response, staff indicated that a maintenance agreement could be included as part of the approval of the awnings. Mr. Kassman added that the owners had applied for an LDC loan for renovati on of the bui 1 di ng on Thi rd Avenue and "F" Street; however, the bank could not verify their income since it was from out of the country. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve the canvas awni ngs and bui 1 di ng color with a proviso to ensure that the color and cleanliness of the awnings is maintained, and if not maintained, the City has authority to perform said maintenance. c. Discussion followed regarding vacancies on the Design Review Committee. Agency Attorney Harron indicated that with the enactment of the emergency ord i nance, establishing the P1 anni ng Di rector as a Design Review Committee member, staff will be given three months to appoint new members to fill the vacancies. Member Moore suggested that three months is too long and that the vacancies should be filled sooner. n____·_________.__ Redevelopment Agency - 7 - December 6, 1984 d. Chairman Cox commented on the recyc1 ing park owners' concerns that they have no representation on the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee. He suggested that the Committee be enlarged to be composed of seven members which would include a representative of the recycling park as well as another homeowners association member. MSUC (Cox/McCand1iss) ask staff to docket the expansion of the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee for an agenda item for the January Redevelopment Agency meeting. e. Chairman Cox remarked that the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee should complete review of the design guidelines for the Otay Valley Road project in the near future. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers added that the Committee is carefully scrutinizing the guidelines due to the outstanding legal issue involving the Citizens Action Network. f. Chairman Cox commented on the frequency of street sweeping in the Otay Valley Road area. Principal Administrative Analyst Morris indicated that in conversations with Mr. Chase of the Chu1a Vista Sanitary Service, the company has the area on thei r schedu1 e on a bi -weekly basi s. However, the street sweepers do have a problem with the vehicles parked on the street. g. Chairman Cox commented on a concern of Mr. Joe Botkin regardi ng the appearance of the entrance to the recyc1 i ng park. Chai rman noted that upon entering the park, an accumulation of trash and debris is present. MSUC (Cox!Moore) to have staff i nvesti gate whose responsi bi 1 i ty it is to clean up the entrance (City or adjacent property owners), and investigate the need for the gate and if there is no need, who should remove it. (The motion passed 3-0, Member McCand1iss out). DIRECTOR'S REPORT None. MEMBERS' COMMENTS MSUC (McCand1iss/Scott) to adjourn to Closed Session. At this time, Chairman Cox acknowledged the ten-year anniversary of Mr. Paul Desrochers, Community Development Director. ADJOURNMENT AT 8:15 p.m. to Closed Session. The Recordi ng Secreta ry was excused and the Ac ti ng Executive Di rector reported that Closed Session adjourned at 8:20 p.m. to the mi d-month meeti n sday, December 20, 1984, at 4:00 p.m. ~"L WPC 1356H _._ ..._._ ._·..._w·_·_ - .......-. ......-.---.---.. - -- --.- -- .-_._..._-------------_..__.,--~---- _._-_..._.._-_._.-._-~-