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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1995/06/13 RDA MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETlNG OF THE REDEVELOPI~IENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, June 13, 1995 Council Chambers 9:59 p.m. Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Members Alevy, Moot, Padilia, Rindone, and Chair Horton ALSO PRESENT: John D. Goss, Director; Bruce M. Boogaard, Agency Attorney; and Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk BUSINESS 2. RESOLUTION 1454 APPROPRIATING FUNDS, ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE OF EX1STING BUILDINGS AT THE FULLER FORD SITE AT 760 BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (RD-133) - The work includes removal of buildings and disposal of existing improvements, excavation, grading, and other miscellaneous work. The clearance of the site is being done to facilitate the construction of the Broadway Business Homes project. Staff recommends the Agency accept the Status of Soil Testing lntbrmation Memorandum and continue the Awarding Contract for Demolition and Site Clearance of Existing Building to the regular Agency meeting of 6/20/95. Continued from the meeting of June 3, 1995. (Director of Community Development) 4/5th's vote required. Mr. Goss stated staff wanted to encourage the redevelopment of Broadway with something unique that would change the landscape of Broadway. Even though there had been two letters offering a little more for the property, it should be kept in mind that the Agency had a semi-exclusive negotiating agreement with the Citrons regarding the site. He felt there was a commitment to work through the specitlc terms of that agreement even though there were others making offers on the site. The issue was whether the Agency proceeded with the existing agreement. It could send the wrong message to the business community if the Agency strayed from the semi-exclusive negotiating agreement. Based on the staff report the total tax increment would be greater with the business homes project than other projects offered at the present time. Joe Monaco, Environmental Projects Manager, stated the pre-demolition testing did take place and he was present on the site as well as Craig Citron, representing the developer. Woodward Clyde Consulting did the work and he then outlined the procedure utilized. The raw data obtained indicated that 9 of the 30 boring locations did have some level of contamination. Of those, two had relatively high levels. The consultant was in the process of interpreting that data and would make a more forrealized verbal report by next Tuesday and a full written report would be available at the end of the month. Mr. Boogaard stated staff had received terms of an offer from the Citron's attorney by FAX and he was prepared to discuss it along with the staff position in Closed Session as a listed item on the agenda. Mr. Goss questioned if there was an estimate on the type or amount of clean-up that might be required. Mr. Monaco replied that staff hoped to have further information next week. They currently did not know the actual amount of soil although they did know the type of contaminants. Member Moot questioned whether any hazardous materials were found. Mr. Monaco replied that hazardous materials were not found. The Agency met in Closed Sessiun at 10:13 p.m. and recunvened at 11:10 p.m. with Chair Hurton absent. Minutes June 13, 1995 Page 2 \ Acting Chair Rindone requested that the City Attorney report actions taken in Closed Session. Mr. Booguard stated it was not normally considered a reportable action, nor was he authorized to report actions from Closed Session unless there was unanimous consent, but there was unanimous agreement that he should make the report. The Agency was prepared to proceed with the demolition of the site as long as the tests that were presently being conducted showed no high or unacceptable remediation costs. That would be evaluated within the next several weeks when the report was received. It was the consensus of the Agency that staff proceed without the need for a binding agreement with the proposed developer. Chris Salomone, Director of Community Development, stated staff would report back next week. · JoesfCitron, 761 Golden Park, San Diego, CA, representing Joelen Enterprises, thanked the Agency, City Attorney, and staff. He was encouraged by what he was hearing and felt that from the initial information received regarding the soils testing there would be no surprises. He requested that the negotiations proceed on the DDA so that a consensus would be developed with the project moving ahead quickly so they could stay on schedule. They had a date of 7/21/95 to have the working drawings completed and ready to submit for a building permit. Because of the nature of the project they needed tender loving care from all involved to have it come to fruition. Acting Chair Rindone stated the direction to staff was to proceed judiciously in completing the DDA. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ' OTHER BUSINESS 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT(S) - None 4. CHAIR'S REPORT(S) - None 5. MEMBER COMMENTS - None ADJOURNSlENT ADJOURNMENT AT 11:22 P.M. to the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting on June 20, 1995 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting, in the City Council Chambers. CLOSED SESSION The Redevelopment Agency met in Closed Session at 10:13 p.m. and reconvened at 11:10 p.m. 6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING: ® Instruction to Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 760 Broadway (Parcel #'s 571-200-13,571-200-14,571-200-15,571-200-16, and 571- 200~17). Negotiating Party: Joesf and Lenore Citron (Joelen Enterprises); Chris Salomone, Minutes June 13, 1995 Page 3 Community Development Director and Fred Kassman, Redevefupment Coordinator (on behalf of the Re, development Agency) Price and Payment Terms. 7. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - Mr. Boogaard stated it was not normally considered a reportable action, nor was he authorized to report actions from Closed Session unless there was unanimous consent, but there was unanimous agreement that he should make the report. The Agency was prepared to proceed with the demolition of the site as long as the tests that were presently being conducted showed no high or unacceptable remediation costs. That would be evaluated within the next several weeks when the report was received. It was the consensus of the Agency that staff proceed without the need for a binding agreement with the proposed developer. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk by: Vicki C. Soderquist, CMC, Deputy City Clerk