HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/05/15 RDA MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 15, 2001 6:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 7:13 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and
Chair/Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis (excused absence)
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1727, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING OWNER/TENANT
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH FOSTER INVESTMENT CORPORATION
AND BUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
TRUCK RENTAL AGENCY AT 690 L STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT AREA
The applicant proposes to construct a permanent rent-a-car facility on the unimproved
site of the existing Budget Rent-A-Car business located at 690 L Street. The existing
facility consists of a temporary trailer and an unimproved parking lot. The applicant
proposes to construct a new, 1,448 square-foot building and make associated on-site
improvements. The Environmental Review Coordinator reviewed the proposed project
and determined that it is exempt from environmental review as a Class 3c exemption in
accordance with CEQA. (Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution.
2. AGENCY RESOLUTION 1728, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH BITTERLIN DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AND CARTER REESE AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 760
BROADWAY LOCATED WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On February 6, 2001, the Agency directed staff to prepare an exclusive negotiating
agreement with Broadway Chula Vista Investors, a joint venture made up of the Bitterlin
Development Corporation and Carter Reese and Associates, for the development of a
mixed-use residential and retail project on Agency-owned property at 760 Broadway.
(Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution.
Chair/Mayor Horton referenced Consent Calendar Item #2, stating that a historical home exists
near the proposed Broadway site, and she asked staff to return with a report on ways to preserve
the home and possibly use it in place of the existing Chula Vista Museum building on Third
Avenue.
ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff recommendations and
offered Consent Calendar Items #1 and #2, headings read, texts waived. The
motion carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. a. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST
FOR A SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A TELECOMMUNICATION
SITE AT 256 LANDIS AVENUE
The applicant has requested a special land use permit to allow the establishment of a
telecommunication site at 256 Landis Avenue, located within the Town Centre 1
Redevelopment Project Area. The proposed use is permitted subject to the issuance of a
special land use permit within the Central Commercial area of the Town Centre
Redevelopment Plan. The proposal requires consideration by the Town Centre Project
Area Committee and the Redevelopment Agency. On November 8, 2000, the Town
Centre 1 Project Area Committee voted to recommend approval of the special land use
permit based on findings and subject to conditions. (Community Development Director)
Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Chair/Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. With no members of the public wishing to
speak, she then closed the hearing.
ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Padilla offered Agency Resolution No. 1729, heading
read, text waived:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1729, RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
GRANTiNG A SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT PCC-00-51 TO COX/SPRINT
PCS TO ESTABLISH A TELECOMMUNICATION SITE AT 256 LANDIS
AVENUE
The motion carried 4-0.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED HERITAGE
TOWN CENTER AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
The scheduled public hearing was cancelled due to modifications to the project. There
will be a public heating noticed for May 29, 2001 reflecting the project modifications.
Chair/Mayor Horton opened the public heating and asked if anyone from the audience wished to
speak; there was no response.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to continue the public hearing to the meeting of
May 29, 2001. Agency/Councilmember Padilla seconded the motion, and it
canied 4-0.
OTHER BUSiNESS
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
6. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORTS
There were none.
7. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:32 p.m., Chair Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency on May 29, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE City Clerk
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