HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/07/24 RDA MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 24, 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 9:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public
Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Salas and Chair/Mayor
Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Padilla (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 28, 2001 and July 10, 2001.
Staff recommendation: The Redevelopment Agency/City Council approve the minutes.
2. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1741, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT 590 K
STREET LOCATED WITH1N THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA AND APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED
BALANCE OF THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THIS PURPOSE
The Chula Vista Elementary School District is constructing an elementary charter school
on the vacant property located at Broadway and Sierra Way. Because the project
includes construction of classroom space, the design plans were reviewed and processed
through the Office of the State Architect. The plans were also reviewed for issues under
the City's review authority, and it was determined that improvements needed to be
completed on Sierra Way for health and safety reasons. The District has requested the
Agency to contribute 50% toward the total improvement costs, which are estimated
between $70,000 and $100,000. (Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none~
ACTION ITEMS
3. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1742, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT WITH ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. (RSG) TO AMEND
THE TOWN CENTRE I AND II, SOUTHWEST, OTAY VALLEY ROAD, AND
BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PLANS TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE
PROJECT AREAS, IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL ABILITY TO UNDERTAKE
NECESSARY PROJECTS, AND ANALYZE THE POTENTIAL FOR ADDING NEW
TERRITORY
Amendments to the Town Centre I and II, Southwest, Otay Valley Road, and Bayfront
Redevelopment Plans will continue blight elimination activities by extending the life of
the project areas, improving their financial ability to undertake necessary projects, and
analyzing the potential for adding additional blighted territory. A request for proposal for
the preparation of amendments was sent to 18 professional consulting firms. A selection
panel, comprised of representatives from the Community Development, Planning and
Finance Departments, is recommending an agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group,
Inc. (RSG). (Director of Community Development)
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Agency Resolution No. 1742, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried 4-0.
4. OTHER BUS1NESS
There were 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)
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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: 707 F Street
Negotiating Parties: City Council / Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris/Chris
Salomone)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for acquisition
No reportable action was taken.
c. Property: Assessor Parcel No. 568-270-10 (315 Fourth Avenue)
Negotiating Parties: City Council (Sid Morris/Chris Salomone)
Under Negotiation: Lease terms
No reportable action was taken.
9. iNITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a)
City/Agency vs. California Energy Commission (CEC) regarding approval of
RAMCO Peaker Plant, Unit No.2
This item was not discussed.
10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDiNG EXISTiNG LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Agency vs. Rados Bros. (Case No. GIC734557-1)
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:35 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency on August 7, 2001 at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, ~rk
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