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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2001/07/17 RDA MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA July 17, 2001 6:00 p.m. Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 6:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Salas and Chair/Mayor Horton ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Rindone (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City Attorney Kaheny, Senior Assistant City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS Items #1, #2, and #3 were considered jointly. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-222 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO. 1732 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 362-398 "F" STREET, CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY'S POLICE HEADQUARTERS AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY OUTSIDE CONSEL TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY The existing Police Headquarters is significantly undersized and does not meet the needs of the Police Department today. It was determined that the existing facility could not be retrofitted/expanded to meet the current or future needs of the Department, and that is was necessary to locate the new Headquarters facility off-site. After a number of sites were reviewed, it was recommended to locate the Headquarters at the commercial property located at 362-398 F Street, immediately to the southeast of the Civic Center. Eminent Domain proceedings may be necessary in order to timely clear all tenant claims to allow for construction of the Police Headquarters (Assistant City Manager Morris) 2. a. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-223 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO. 1736 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-01-017 AND ITS ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN AND THE POLICE HEADQUARTERS MASTER PLAN PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) - b. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-224 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO. 1737 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING CIVIC CENTER IN TOWN CENTRE II REDEVELOPMENT AREA c. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-225 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO. 1738 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE POLICE HEADQUARTERS MASTER PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE HEADQUARTERS AT THE COMMERCIAL CENTER SITE WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA The City of Chula Vista has experienced significant growth and is projected to reach a build-out population of over 275,000 within the next two decades. The existing Civic Center complex, which includes the Police headquarters, can no longer accommodate the staff required to service the current population or that of the future. On August 1, 2000, Council approved an agreement with Highland Partnership, Inc. to prepare a Civic Center Complex Master Plan and a Police Department Master Plan. (Assistant City Manager Morris) 3. a. PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTION 33445 AND 33679 OF THE - COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW RESPECTING USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLICLY OWNED FACILITY b. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-226 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO. 1739 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1) RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CHULA VISTA CENTER, A CALiFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 362-398 "F" STREET REQUIRED TO CONSTRUCT THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA POLICE HEADQUARTERS FACILITY; AND 2) AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY APPROPRIATING $4,786,210 FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2000 TAX ALLOCATION BOND ISSUE 1N THE MERGED PROJECT AREA FOR THE REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING ADVANCES TO THE BAYFRONT-TOWN CENTRE 1 PROJECT AREA, AND APPROPRIATING THE SAME AMOUNT IN THE BAYFRONT-TOWN CENTRE 1 PROJECT AREA TO THE POLICE FACILITY CAPITAL PROJECT FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION COSTS c. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-227 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO. 1740 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: 1) WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS; 2) AUTHORIZING A CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC RELOCATION Page 2 Council/RDA Minutes 07/17/01 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CONSULTANTS FOR $60,000 TO PROVIDE RELOCATION SERVICES FOR THE NEW DOWNTOWN POLICE FACILITY; AND 3) AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY APPROPRIATING $500,000 FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2000 TAX ALLOCATION BOND ISSUE IN THE MERGED PROJECT AREA FOR THE REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING ADVANCES TO THE BAYFRONT-TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA, AND APPROPRIATING THE SAME AMOUNT IN THE BAYFRONT-TOWN CENTRE 1 PROJECT AREA TO THE POLICE FACILITY CAPITAL PROJECT FOR THE CONSULTANT CONTRACT AND FOR TENANT RELOCATION COSTS Highland Partnership, Inc. was hired by the City to prepare the Police Facility Master Plan, including the program and conceptual design for the Police headquarters. Highland conducted an extensive site analysis that culminated in the recommendation to locate the Police Facility at the commercial center site located at 362-398 F Street across from the City's main library. It is believed that the commercial site best met the overall standards of law enforcement and goals for provision of consolidated government. (Assistant City Manager Morris) Notice of the hearings was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heatings were held on the dates and at the times specified in the notice. Ian Gill, representing Highland Partnership, discussed the Civic Center and Police Department Master Plans and presented the goals and objectives for the Police facility, including the space needs assessments and site locations. Jim McClaren, representing McClaren, Wilson, and Laurie Inc., stated that the Police Department was the 22nd largest in the state and the second largest in the county. He discussed the department's needs relative to supporting community-oriented policing; accommodating future growth, maximizing staff efficiency; and securing adequate parking. Gordon Carrier, representing Carrier Johnson, stated that the concept plan and design include a strong connection to the Civic Center; significant public space for the community; an architectural style sensitive to the area; private, secure exterior space for staffuse; and an energy efficient design. Assistant City Manager Morris stated that the City had been able to purchase the site from one owner and that the proposed site had fewer tenants than other sites that were considered. Chair/Mayor Horton opened the public hearings on Items #1, #2, and #3. Jack Blakely, representing the Downtown Business Association, supported the proposed project, stating that the proposed plan was important to the revitalization of the downtown area. With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Horton closed the hearing. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Padilla offered Council Resolutions 2001-222, 2001- 223, 2001-224, 2001-225, 2001-226 and 2001-227; and Agency Resolutions 1732, 1736, 1737, 1738, 1739, and 1740, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0. At 7:15 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton announced a ten-minute recess in order for the public to view the renderings for the proposed Civic Center and Police Department. Page 3 Cotmcil/RDA Minutes 07/17/01 4. OTHER BUSiNESS There was none. 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 6. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORTS There were none. 7. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS There were none. CLOSED SESSION 8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 a. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11 (approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast comer of Fourth Avenue and F Street) Negotiating Parties: City Council / Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris/Chris Salomone) and Chula Vista Center (Robert Caplan) Under Negotiation: Price and terms for acquisition No reportable action was taken. b. Property: Assessor Parcel No. 568P270-10 (315 Fourth Avenue) Negotiating Parties: City Council (Sid Morris/Chris Salomone) Under Negotiations: Lease terms No reportable action was taken. 9. iNITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(c) Possible challenge to California Energy Commission (CEC) approval of RAMCO Peaker Plant, Unit No. 2 This item was not discussed. ADJOURNMENT At 9:15 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an adjourned meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on July 24, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE,'City Clerk Page 4 Council/RDA Minutes 07/17/01