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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1983/02/17 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, February 17,1983 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, Moore, McCandliss, Scott MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Acting Executive Director Asmus, Community Development Di rector Des rochers, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, Special Counsel Reed, Housing Coordinator Gustafson ITEM NO.1 - RESOLUTION NO. 410 - APPROVING FIRST ADDENDUM TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR, INC. On September 21, 1982, the Agency approved a lease for the Shangri-La property with San Diego Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc. Due to legal requirements for relocating the former tenants of the property, the effective date of the lease should be changed. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that upon concurrence wi th Agency Special Counsel, the terms of the lease should be clarified to extend the lease to January 31, 1986. Member Ma 1 co 1m commented that since there has never been any type of study done in terms of fair market value for this propertry, and there is no protection clause against fire, etc., in the lease, he could not support the resolution extending the tenant's move-in time. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed, and adopted as amended. (The motion passed, 4-1, with Member Malcolm voting "no.") ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION NO. 411 - EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH NUFFER/SMITH ASSOCIATES, DATED AUGUST 18, 1982, FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE MONTH The contract for public relations services with Nuffer/Smith Associates expires on February 28, 1983. While the City Manager is of the opi ni on that public relations activities should be continued, more time is necessary to explore alternatives including the use of City staff on a full or part-time basis. Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- February 17, 1983 RESOLUTI ON OFFERED BY CHAI RMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Member Scott questioned whether or not a staff person would be trained by the consultants during this last month to perform public relations services. In response, Acting City Manager Asmus stated that the City Manager is requesting an additional one month extension in order to study the situation and provide a recommendation to the Agency. The agreement with the consu ltant was that they would train staff in public relations but this decision was deviated from when the Agency voted to wait until the new City Manager was on board. Member McCandliss remarked that while the City Manager studies the matter further, someone on staff should be receiving public relations orientation. Member Moore indicated that he would support the resolution only because of the short time the City Manager has been on board. He wou 1 d not support any further extensions however. MOTION TO FORM IN-HOUSE NEWS BUREAU MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) that the City Manager form an in-house news bureau, which would include a designated staff person to receive orientation, during the next 30 days. Discussion followed regarding the formation of a news bureau, the importance of the selection of a staff person to perform public relations activities, and the role of the City Manager as the spokesperson for such activities. Chairman Cox remarked that an extreme ly poor job of submitting basic City information to the press has been done, and in reference to the motion, a great deal of time should not have to be devoted to this effort. Member McCandliss added that the orientation process should take place within the next two to three weeks. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: THEORY OF REDEVELOPMENT At the request of the Agency, Community Development Di rector Desrochers prepared a written report detailing the philosophical and theoretical aspects of redevelopment. Mr. Desrochers also used a fl i P chart to bri ef the Agency on the role of redevelopment, including the term "recycling of land," Block Grant/tax increment financing and incentive techniques normally utilized. Member Scott commended the Community Development director on his presentation and report. Member Ma 1 co 1 m questioned the statement in the report regarding the cost involved in planning and environmental studies for the Bayfront Project. Mr. Desrochers stated th at at one time the 1 andowner was uncooperati ve in the Agency's attempts to redevelop the Bayfront. With the formation of the Chula Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- February 17, 1983 Vista Investment Company, it is now evident that the landowner will cooperate, and with tax increment financing the project is viable from both the public and private perspective. MOTI ON TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept the report. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING FUND The Low and Moderate-Income Housing Fund has amassed $2,284,000, reaching a size which creates significant possibilities for City assistance to low and moderate-i ncome hous i ng efforts. A report has been prepared by the Housing Coordinator outlining possible uses for these funds and in order to give the Agency an opportunity to direct staff in the search for application of Low and Moderate-Income Housing Funds. Community Development Di rector Desrochers pointed out that the $33,000 di screpancy in the fund balance (as shown in the agenda statement and the report) is a result of the funds authorized by the Agency two weeks ago (good faith money) for the Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue. Member Moore noted that under the "strategy" heading there is very little mention about mobilehome parks (MHP) as was previously recommended by the Mobilehome Committee; therefore, he made the following suggestions: 1. Study the purchase of land for lease to mobilehome park operators; 2. Facil itate with potential developers the construct i on of a "no fri 11 s" MHP with the potential of the City constructing a recreational building or park adjoining the MHP as an incentive; 3. Assist non-profit organization to develop MHP; 4. Consider potential of MHP for rentals; 5. Consider potential of family-oriented MHPs. Member Scott concurred with these suggestions and recommended considering subsidizing loans for famil i es to purchase manufactured homes in mobilehome subdivisions. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT WITH MODIFICATIONS MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report with Member Moore I s comments to provi de strategy for manufactured homes, direct staff to pursue a strong outreach program and report progress in four months. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Chairman Cox briefly commented on the new RV park. Discussion followed on the revenue rece i ved from th is park as we 11 as those received from the K.O.A. campgrounds. In addition, the Agency expressed interest on the effect of any State laws on the City's receipt of the transient occupancy tax (LO.T.) and ~-----~-~ Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- February 17, 1983 questioned whether or not the length of stay (over 30 days) at the RV park affected the amount of T.O.T. funds received. MOTION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON T.O.T. MSUC (Scott/Moore) have staff come back with i nformat i on breakdown on T. O. T. funds for the RV park and investigate any State 1 aws affect i ng the City's receipt of these funds. Member McCandliss commented on the Crystal T's project. Community Development Di rector Desrochers noted that the des i gn is proposed to be changed. The deve 1 oper is currently work i ng on the exteri or plans wh i ch will be submitted to the Planning Department in approximately two weeks. Member McCandliss cautioned that the developer may be spending money on something that should be approved by the Agency first. Community Development Director Desrochers indicated that the developer is preparing a package for the Agency's review. Member Ma 1 co 1m expressed concern with the Sammi s Group's proposal over the SDG&E right-of-way. He suggested that the Sammi s group be notified immediately if the Sedway/Cooke recommendations have a significant impact on their project. Community Development Director Desrochers announced that the Agency will meet in joint session with the Planning Commission at their next regular meeting (March 3) to discuss the findings of the Sedway/Cooke study. At this time, it looks as if the Bayfront consultants will suggest major changes to the Sammis proposal, and they are looking for alternatives to incorporate the development into the Bayfront plan. The consultant's main prob 1 em is with traffic circulation. MOTION TO ADVISE DEVELOPER MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) have staff advi se the deve 1 oper (Sammi s Group) of possible prob 1 ems in approvi ng their development if the plan seriously conflicts with the Sedway/Cooke proposal. ADJOURNMENT at 5:10 p.m. to the regular meeting of March 3, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. AH:vt WPC 0537H