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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1999/07/27 RDA MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA July 27, 1999 6:00 p.m. An Adjourned Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:46 p.m., immediately following the Regular Meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilla, Saias, and Chair/Mayor Horton. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City Attorney Kahcny, City Clerk Bigelow. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 2. HEARING PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33431, 33433, AND 33444.6 TO CONSIDER A RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH BF GOODRICH AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT WHICH INCLUDES 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 798 F STREET TO BF GOODRICH (CONTINUED FROM JULY 13, 1999) a. AGENCY RESOLUTION 1638 AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 19542, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE RELOCATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT, AND ROHR, INC. OPERATING AS BF GOODRICH AEROSPACE AEROSTRUCTURES GROUP, AND ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-99-21, AND MAKING THE REQUIRED FIND1NGS UNDER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH b. 'AGENCY RESOLUTION 1639, DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE CERTA1N REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 798 "F" STREET, CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE BF GOODRICH RELOCATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDiNANCES (Continued) The City of Chula Vista, Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, the San Diego Unified Port District, and BFGoodrich Aerospace Aerostructures Group negotiated terms and conditions of a Relocation Agreement under which certain land transfers will occur to facilitate the relocation and consolidation of BFG operations north of the planned H Street extension in the Bayfront Redevelopment Project Area. An Initial Study was completed for the project which resulted in a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. 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. Community Development Director Salomone made a slide presentation on the proposed project area. Chair/Mayor Horton opened the public heating. Rod Davis, representing the Chamber of Commerce, urged the Council to support the project. Laura Hunter, representing the Environmental Health Coalition, expressed concern regarding the contamination levels on the land as well as the future development plans. She suggested that an agreement include the level of cleanup that would be required. Dick Cloward, representing the San Diego Port Tenants Association, supported the project. William Tuchscher, representing Tuchscher Development Enterprises, expressed concern about the realignment of Bay Boulevard but otherwise supported the project and its goals. Roscoe Keagy, representing the Rados Brothers, objected to the condemnation proceedings and submitted letters into the record. Larry O'Donnell, representing BECA, enthusiastically supported the project, stating that there needs to be a shared vision for the bayfront. Art Sellgren, representing BF Goodrich, spoke in support of the project. James Croswell, representing the Machinists Union, also favored the relocation project. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Horton closed the public hearing. ACTION: Following Council comments, Chair/Mayor Horton offered Agency Resolution No. 1638 and Council Resolution No. 19542, headings read, texts waived. The motion can'ied 5-0. ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton offered Agency Resolution 1639, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0. Page 2 - Council/RDA Minutes 07/27/99 ACTION ITEMS 3. AGENCY RESOLUTION 1641 AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 19555, APPROVING THE NEW MILLENNIUM LIGHTING PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING $45,780 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE IN THE FINE ARTS FUND AND $39,780 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE IN THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM The "New Millennium Lighting Program" as developed will be coordinated with the 1999 Downtown holiday activities, lights and displays to create a significant series of community events and activities focused to commemorate entry into the new millennium and end the year-long events. Staff recommendation: The Agency adopt the resolution. ACTION: ChairfiVIayor Horton offeredAgencyResolution 1641 and Council Resolution 19555, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 4. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 5. CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 6. AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS There were none. At 9:19 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton recessed the meeting to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION 7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 565-310-09; 565-310-25 (approximately 6.35 acres located at the northwest comer of I-5 and E Street) Negotiating Parties: Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone) and City of San Diego Under Negotiation: Price and terms for disposition Under Negotiation: Price and terms for disposition/acquisition No action was taken. Page 3 - Council/RDA Minutes 07/27/99 CLOSED SESSION (Continued) - 8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B) Contemplated use of eminent domain by the City of San Diego (Metropolitan Waste Water Department or its affiliates) to acquire Agency owned property. This item was not discussed. 9. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: 340-368 Bay Boulevard (5 parcels totaling 3.65 acres): 567-022-35 340 Bay Boulevard 1.02 acres 567-022-17 350 Bay Boulevard 0.65 acres 567-022-31 360 Bay Boulevard 0.73 acres 567-022-33 364 Bay Boulevard 0.63 acres 567-022-28 368 Bay Boulevard 0.62 acres Negotiating Parties: City/Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone); San Diego Unified Port District; B.F. Goodrich Under Negotiation: Purchase/lease terms and conditions This item was not discussed. 10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION _ PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C), INITIATION OF LITIGATION One case. This item was not discussed. ADJOURNMENT At 9:42 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjoumed the meeting to the Regular Meeting of the City Council to be held August 3, 1999, at 4:00 p.m.; and the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to be held August 3, 1999, at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting, Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 4 - Council/RDA Minutes 07/27/99