HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/08/14 RDA MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 14, 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 7:24 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, Rindone, Salas and
Chair/Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AGENCY RESOLUTION 1744 AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2001-271, JOINT
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (A) APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENTS AND
RELATED RESTRICTWE CONVENANTS; THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, AND MAIN PLAZA, LP (FORMED BY AVALON COMMUNITIES)
AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS; AND (B)
APPROPRIATING $1,510,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE
LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND AND $300,000 FROM THE
CITY'S HOME FUNDS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MAIN PLAZA, LP FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF MAIN PLAZA
On June 13, 2000, the Agency/City approved a special use permit, density bonus, and
conditionally approved financial assistance in the form of a loan not to exceed
$1,060,000 to Avalon Communities LLC for the development of a mixed-use project
comprised of 106 affordable multi-family units and 15,000 square feet of retail
commercial space known as Main Plaza. On June 19, 2001, the Redevelopment Agency
and City Council conditionally approved additional financial assistance in an amount not
to exceed $750,000 ($300,000 from the City's HOME funds and $450,000 from the
Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-Aside fund) for the project. As a
condition of the Agency/City's financial assistance, the developer is to enter into loan
agreements with the Agency/City specifying the terms of the financial assistance. The
developer must also enter into a regulatory agreement specifying the terms for
development and use of the project as an affordable housing development for low and
moderate-income households for a period of 55 years. The required loan agreements and
affordable housing agreement have been prepared and are presented for Agency/Council
consideration. (Community Development Director)
Staffrecommendation: The Redevelopment Agency/City Council adopt the resolution.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) -
Housing Coordinator Arroyo noted the amended resolution on the dais.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered the
Consent Calendar, heading read, text waived. The motion carded 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
2. OTHER BUS1NESS
There were none.
3. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
4. CHAIRJMAYOR REPORTS
There were none.
5. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Case
This item was not discussed.
7. 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 8:15 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency on August 21, 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
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