HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1974/08/20
REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday August 20, 1974
A regularly scheduled meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula
Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:43 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following
Members present: Chairman Hamilton, Members Scott, Hobel, Hyde
Members absent: Member Egdahl
Staff present: Executive Director Thomson, Assistant City Attorney Beam,
Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Community Development
Coordinator Henthorn, Administrative Analyst Smith,
Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning
Peterson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by
Member Hyde and unanimously carried that
the minutes of the meeting of August 13,
1974 be approved, copies having been sent
to each Member.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST At the request of the developer, Harding
FOR AGENCY PARTICIPATION Campbell, this item was ~ontinued from
IN PROVISION OF IMPROVEMENTS the meeting of August 13, 1974.
IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVELOPMENT
OF ANTHONY'S RESTAURANT At the meeting of August 6, 1974, the
Council asked for more information con~
cerning the relationship between the land~
scape requirements for this project and
that recommended by the Sedway/Cooke-based
Bayfront Redevelopment Plan.
Community Development Coordinator Henthorn
submitted a written report explaining that
this particular development (Anthony's
Fish Grotto) was approved by the Council
on January 8, 1974 and a building permit
issued April 24, 1974. The proj ect was
approved subject to specific conditions
prior to the adoption of the Redevelopment
Plan by the City Council/Redevelopment
Agency.
Mr, Henthorn referred to the reports sub~
mitted by the Director of Public Works
and the Director of Planning regarding
the landscaping requirements. The appli~
cant, Mr. Campbell, has requested Agency
participation in the im~rovements.
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On November 13, 1973, the City Council
accepted the staff's report voting
unanimously not to participate financially
in the landscaping and directed the City
Manager to require that Anthony's land~
scape architect prepare the landscape
plans for the right-of-way area contem-
plated to be transferred to the City from
the State; further, that the maintenance
of landscaped areas on the south side of
"E" Street should be the responsibility
of the abutting property owner.
Executive Director Thomson recommended
disapproval of the applicant's request.
Attorney's Comments Assistant City Attorney Beam stated that
he discussed this matter with Attorney Reed,
Attorney for the Redevelopment Agency.
Mr. Reed said there was no obligation on
the part of the Agency to provide for the
improvements, as requested.
Agency discussion Agency discussion ensued in which the members
stated their opinions as to participation
in the requested landscaping improvements.
Under discussion, Member Hyde felt the
Agency should approve the request since
this was the first development in the
bayfront area and was of significant
importance since it was the entrance to the
Bayfront area.
Motion to approve request It was moved by Member Hyde that the Agency
participate in the landscaping of this pro~
ject not to exceed $1500.00.
Discussion of motion Attorney Beam stated that at this time, he
could not advise the Agency as to whether or
not they should participate and what the
dollar amount should be. He suggested that
the Agency direct the staff to prepare a
report on the level of participation in
accordance with the recommendation of
Attorney Reed.
Motion for Executive Director's It was moved by Member Hyde and seconded by
report Member Hobel that the Executive Director be
directed to advise the Agency as to the
propriety of participating in the landscaping
costs for this project, and if so recommended,
he come back with a dollar figure of support
to be considered.
Discussion of motion Member Scott spoke against the motion noting
that this matter had already been resolved by
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the developer and the City and now it is back
before the Agency for a change. He felt this
should be done only in extreme extenuating
circumstances. Member Scott discussed the
precedent which he felt would be established
in approving this request.
Chairman Hamilton remarked that at the time
the project was proposed, there was no Redevelop-
ment Agency; therefore, there was no chance
for the Agency to discuss the matter.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton
Noes: Member Scott
Absent: Member Egdahl
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Thomson reported on the
meeting held with Mr. and Mrs.Gruen on Monday,
August 19 regarding the Downtown Business area.
Mr. Gruen suggested that the Agency take a
first phase approach, rather than expending a
large sum of money, for a complete study of
the area. The study would deal with existing
trends, taking into account the impact of a
new regional shopping center. It would take
approximately four to five months to complete
at a cost of $10,000 to $12,000.
Member Scott commented that he was happy with
the calibre and report of Gruen and Gruen but
suggested local firms be contacted first to
see if they are interested in this project.
Motion for Executive Director's It was moved by Member Hyde, seconded by
recommendation Member Scott that the Executive Director
be directed to prepare specifications for a
contract for such a study, and that he proceed
to contact potential research consultants and
then report his recommendations to the Agency.
Executive Director Thomson suggested the same
City staff meet with the local firms as met
with Mr. and Mrs Gruen: Director of Planning,
Director of Public Works, Redevelopment Coordin-
ator and a member of the City Manager's staff,
Motion carried The Council concurred and the motion carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hamilton adjourned the meeting at
8:08 p.m. ~~¿h
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