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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/08/01 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 AUGUST 1, 2000 4:00 P.M. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency/Council Members Davis, Padilla, Salas, Chair Horton. ABSENT: Agency/Council Member Moot ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 and 2) 1. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1680 AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2000-277 APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSE OF BLUES FOR LANDSCAPE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS ON MAIN STREET On March 28, 2000, the Agency/Council approved the reimbursement of up to $150,000 to the Housed of Blues for landscape median improvements on Main Street. The first phase of the improvements have been completed. The improvements consisted of palm trees with up-lighting and ground cover at both ends of the median. The second phase is planned for late 2000 and will consist of additional trees, shrubbery and ground plantings. This two-phase approach allowed the median to be partially improved for the 2000 amphitheater and water park season. The actual costs for the Phase 1 improvements exceeded the estimates due to unforeseen expenses. (Community Development Director). 2. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1685 APPROVING LOAN ASSUMPTION, FORBEARANCE AND DEBT REPAYMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING $2,7 MILLION LOAN ORIGiNALLY MADE TO THE SHINOHARA TRUST iN CONNECTION WITH AUTO PARK DEVELOPMENT Staff has been negotiating with the Shinohara Estate and the Trust for Public Lands (TPL) regarding the sale by Shinohara to TPL of approximately 130 acres of land near the Sweetwater Reservoir. The Agency holds a first lien on 90 of the 130 acres of such land which secures repayment of a $1.5 million loan made by the Agency to Shinohara in 1993. As of July 1, 2000, the amount owed under the loan was $2.7 million. The loan was made by the Agency in order to facilitate development of the Chula Vista Auto Park. Approval of the agreements would permit acquisition by TPL of the San Miguel Property subject to the Agency lien provided that TPL repays the Agency loan on the terms described in the Agreement. (Agency Attorney and Community Development Director) Redevelopment Agency Minutes August 1, 2000 Page 1 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendation and offered the Consent Calendar, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 3. CONSIDERING A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND DESIGN MANUAL ADDENDUM TO LIST A CONCRETE BATCH PLANT AS A USE ALLOWED BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT AGENCY RESOLUTION DENYING THE REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPOMENT PROJECT AREA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND DESIGN MANUAL ADDENDUM TO LIST A CONCRETE BATCH PLANT AS A USE ALLOWED BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT- Superior Ready Mix Concrete requested an application for a special use permit for a concrete batch plant on property located at 1855 Maxwell Road within the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Area. The Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Area Implementation Plan and Design Manual Addendum, which govem the land use in the Otay Valley Road Project Area, does not allow concrete batch plants conditionally or by right. (Community Development Director) (Continued from meeting of 7/25/00) Chair/Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. With no members of the public wishing to speak, the heating was closed. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to continue the item to the meeting of September 12, 2000. Councilmember Padilla seconded the motion and it carded 4-0. 4. CONSIDERING A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A SPORTS BAR AND GRILL AT 217 THIRD AVENUE WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Chair/Mayor Horton opened the Public Heating. There being no members of the public wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1681 APPROVING THE SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPORTS BAR AND GRILL AT 217 THIRD AVENUE WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AI~A The land use is not permitted by right within the commercial area of the Town Centre Redevelopment Project. In accordance with the Town Centre Redevelopment Plan, the proposal requires consideration by the Redevelopment Agency. The proposal qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption per Section 15301 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Redevelopment Agency Minutes August 1,2000 Page 2 Quality act as the leasing of an existing facility. (Community Development Director) ACTION: Agency/Council Member Davis offered the Resolution, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued) 5. CONSIDERATION THE SALE OF SPACE 48 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME PARK AGENCY RESOLUTON NO. 1686 AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR SPACE 48 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILHOME PARK In November 1987, Orange Tree Mobilehome park converted to resident ownership. The Agency assisted the residents in purchasing their park. At that time, 29 residents did not wish to purchase their space, and the Agency agreed to purchase these spaces. The residents who did not purchase their spaces remained as renters. The Agency's desire is to sell these spaces as new homebuyers move in to the park. The Agency currently owns 11 spaces, having sold 18 spaces. The Agency has received an offer to purchase Space 48 from the current occupant. (Director of Community Development) Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Chair/Mayor Horton opened the Public Heating. There being no members of the public wishing to speak, the heating was closed. ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton offered the Resolution, heading read, text waived. The motion carded 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none 7. CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none 8. AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS There were none CLOSED SESSION Chair/Mayor Horton noted that Closed Session had been cancelled, and the following item was not discussed. Redevelopment Agency Minutes August 1, 2000 Page 3 9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Agency vs. Shinohara [Case No. GIS002460] ADJOURNMENT At 6:52 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the Redevelopment Agency to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on August 15, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Redevelopment Agency Minutes August 1, 2000 Page 4