HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/06/22 RDA MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEET1NG OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
June 22, 1999 6:00 P.M.
An Adjoumed Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista was called to order at 6:29 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency/Council Members Davis, Padilla, Salas and Chfftr/Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Council Member Moot
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City Attorney
Kaheny, Deputy City Clerk Griffin
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 2 - 5)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency of May 25, 1999
3. AGENCY RESOLUTION 1630 AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 19504, APPROVING
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND
CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT CONSERVANCY TRUST FOR A LEASE, LOAN, AND
OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER; AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The lease, loan and operating agreement for the Chula Vista Nature Center expired on July
25, 1997. Although a committee of the Bayfront Conservancy Trust is continuing to work
with the City Attorney to make various substantive changes to the agreement requiring
additional research and discussion, some changes have been incorporated at this time which
serve to m-establish the terms and conditions for the relationship between the parties in
regard to the lease, loan and operation of the Chula Vista Nature Center.
Staff recommendation: The Agency/Council adopt the resolution (Nature Center Director)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) --
4. AGENCY RESOLUTION 1631, APPROVING A 180-DAY EXTENSION TO THE
CHRISMATT SEMI-EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
THIRD AVENUE AND H STREET
On June 16, 1998, the Agency approved a Semi-Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the
Chrismatt Corporation for the development of property located at the northwest comer of
Third Avenue and H Street. Additional time will be necessary for staff to evaluate a
financial analysis of the project and negotiate terms and conditions for a Disposition and
Development Agreement for presentation to the Agency; therefore, an extension to the Semi-
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement is requested through December 17, 1999.
Staff recommendation: The Agency adopt the resolution. (Community Development
Director)
5. AGENCY RESOLUTION 1632, APPROVING A DEFERRAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT FOR PAYMENT
OF DEVELOPER IMPACT FEES FOR THE VETERANS HOME PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZiNG PAYMENT OF THE FIRST iNSTALLMENT OF $26,400
On April 27, 1999, the Agency approved a resolution to reimburse the State Department of
Veterans Affairs for development impact fees imposed by the Otay Water District for the ._
Veterans Home Project. At that time, the staff report outlined the need to reimburse the State
and discussed the terms and conditions of a deferral agreement to pay the balance over a ten-
year period.
Staff recommendation: The Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Chair/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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
6. CONSIDERATION OF THE SALE OF SPACE 35 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME
PARK
AGENCY RESOLUTION 1633, AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
FOR SPACE 35 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME PARK
In November 1987, Orange Tree Mobitehome 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 spaces, and the Agency agreed to purchase them. The residents who
did not purchase their space remained as renters. The Agency's desire is to sell these spaces
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued)
as new home buyers move into the park. The Agency currently owns 12 spaces, having sold
17 spaces. The Agency has received an offer to purchase Space 35 from the current
occupant.
Staff recommendation: The Agency adopt the resolution (Director of Community
Development)
Notice of the hearing 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 and asked if anyone from the audience wished to
speak. There was no response, and the hearing was closed.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton offered Agency Resolution No. 1633, heading read, text waived.
authorizing the Community Development Director to execute a purchase contract and
related documents for Space 35 at Orange Tree Mobilehome Park. The motion
carried 3-0, with Agency/Council Member Padilla not present at the dais.
7. PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33431,
33433, 33444.6 AND 33000 ET. SEQ. TO CONSIDER THE MERITS OF THE SALE OF
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPERTY AT 350-360 BAY BOULEVARD,
INDUSTRIAL FINANCING ASSISTANCE, AND ACQUISITION BY EMINENT
DOMAIN OF THE RADOS COMPANIES' PROPERTY AT 780 F STREET FOR THE
BFG RELOCATION PROJECT
Staff recommendation: The Agency/Council continue the public hearing to the meeting of
July 13, 1999.
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.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton opened the hearing and moved to continue it to July 13, 1999,
as recommended by staff. Agency/Council Member Padilla seconded the motion,
and it carried 4-0.
8. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSING COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR AN ELEVEN-UNIT TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING PROJECT KNOWN AS TROLLEY TRESTLE
AGENCY RESOLUTION 1634 AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 19505, APPROVING A
DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COOPERATION AGREEMENT AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELEVEN (11) UNIT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT, FOR FOSTER CARE GRADUATES, KNOWN AS TROLLEY
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued)
TRESTLE, LOCATED AT 746 ADA STREET INCLUDING: (A) A $300,000 RESIDUAL
RECEIPTS LOAN FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S LOW AND
MODERATE iNCOME HOUSING FUNDS; (B) A $167,600 RESIDUAL RECEIPTS
LAND LOAN FROM THE CITY'S HOME FUNDS; (C) PROJECT DESIGN PLANS;
AND (D) A 38 PERCENT DENSITY BONUS AND A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED
PARKING; ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO NEGATIVE DECLARATION 15-93-07b;
AND APPROPRIATiNG $300,000 FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S LOW
AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING SET-ASIDE FUND THEREFOR
South Bay Community Services submitted an Affordable Housing Review Application to
the Community Development Department for the development of an 11-unit transitional
housing project for young adults who have completed the County of San Diego Foster Care
Program. The project is to be known as Trolley Trestle and is located at 746 Ada Street,
within the Southwest Redevelopment Area of Chula Vista.
Staff recommendation: The Agency/Council adopt the resolution.
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.
Housing Coordinator Arroyo reviewed the proposed project for Council and the audience. Assistant -
City Attorney Googins noted that the community desires security measures in conjunction with the
development, and appropriate modifications will be made to ensure community safety.
John Vogel, 1260 Industrial Boulevard, objected to the proposed project and asked the Council to
ensure the safety of the neighborhood and to investigate current gang activity in the area.
The following people spoke in favor of the Housing Cooperation Agreement:
Kathryn Lembo, 315 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, California
Judge James Millken, Juvenile Court
Roberta Arredondo, 1206 Scott Dr., National City, California 91950
Rachel Arredondo, Paradise Motel
Greg Cox, 647 Windsor Circle, Chula Vista, California
There being no further comments, Mayor Horton closed the public heating.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Agency Resolution 1634 and Council Resolution 19505,
approving a Disposition, Development and Housing Cooperation Agreement and
related documents with South Bay Community Services for the development of an
eleven (11) unit transitional housing development for foster care graduates, known
as Trolley Trestle, located at 746 Ada Street, including: (a) a $300,000 residual
receipts loan from the Redevelopment Agency's low and moderate income housing
funds; (b) a $167,600 residual receipts land loan from the City's HOME funds; (c) -
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project design plans; and (d) a 38 pement density bonus and a reduction in required parking;
adopting an addendum to Negative Declaration 15-93-07b; and appropriating $300,000 from
the Redevelopment Agency's low and moderate income housing set-aside fired therefor. The
motion carded 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
9. DIRECTOR'S/CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was none.
10. CHAIR'S/MAYOR'S REPORT
Them was none.
1 I. AGENCY/COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:40 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency, City Council and Housing Authority to be held on June 29, 1999 at 6:00
p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting, in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Carla J. Griffin, Deputy City Clerk
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