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Home My WebLink AboutCVRC Min 2006/05/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) May I 1,2006 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Directors: Castaneda (arrived at 6:07 p.m.), Chavez, Desrochers, Lewis, Paul, Rindone (arrived at 6:06 p.m.), Rooney, and Vice Chairman McCann Chairman Padilla ABSENT: Directors: ALSO PRESENT: Chief Executive Officer Rowlands, General Counsel Moore, Assistant Community Development Director Hix, Redevelopment Manager Crockett, and Senior Community Development Specialist Do PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT CALENDAR (Item I) I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 27, 2006 ACTION: Vice Chairman McCann offered Consent Calendar Item I. Director Paul seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0, with Directors Castaneda, Rindone and Chairman Padilla absent. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ACTION ITEMS Vice Chairman McCann stated that Item numbers 2d and 2e were being removed from the Agenda at the request of General Counsel Moore. 2. CONSIDERATION OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENTS FOR THREE SITES AND AMENDMENTS TO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENTS FOR FOUR SITES WITHIN THE MERGED AND TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT AREAS Three new Exclusive Negotiating Agreements (ENAs) and amendments to four existing ENAs to align the ENA timeline with the proposed date of adoption for the Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP). ACTION ITEMS (continued) Assistant Community Development Director Hix introduced Redevelopment Projects Manager Crockett. Mr. Crockett provided an overview of the "Life Cycle of a Community" which included the phases of thriving, maturing, declining and emerging communities. He then introduced Senior Community Development Specialist Do who provided an overview of the staff report including the developer qualification process, proposed ENAs and amendments to current ENAs and the proposal sites. Mr. Crockett then introduced the following developers who provided brief overviews of their development backgrounds and visions for their projects. 2a. Jon Spelke, representing Lennar-Homes of California, Inc. and Intergulf Development Group, for development of the property known as the E Street Transit Village. Director Rindone inquired as to why the ENA did not include other parcels extending to E Street. Mr. Crockett responded that the sites included were only those under current Agency or City ownership. The other sites are still being considered for development but negotiations need to occur between the developer and each of the owners. Director Rindone suggested the entire area be looked at as the project area. Director Rindone also inquired as to whether or not MTS is being included in development discussions due to the grade separation. Mr. Crockett indicated that upon approval of the ENA, MTS will be part of the development team. Director Rindone also inquired as to what happened to the previous ENA on the site, that did include all of the parcels in addition to the City/Agency owned site, and whether or not it was legal to enter into an ENA with a new developer. Deputy City Attorney Elizabeth Hull responded that the ENA had expired and there were no outstanding issues that would prohibit the CVRC from entering into a new ENA. 2b. James Brown and James Gates, representing Public, a California General Partnership, for development of the Church and Madrona Northwest site. 2c. David Kieffer, representing Douglas Wilson Companies, for development of Church Street and Davidson Street. Director Rindone inquired and was advised of the developers' intent to develop the two properties as a single project. Further, he clarified that the developer did not foresee any constraints with the draft Urban Core Specific Plan on their proposed project. Director Lewis inquired, and Mr. Crockett responded, that Douglas Wilson Companies had previously entered into an ENA with the Agency for the Landis Northeast site but now that the ENA is expiring the site would remain a parking lot, and if it was determined in the future that the parking was not needed, it would be considered for redevelopment. Director Rindone then inquired and received confirmation from Mr. Kieffer, that the CCDC in San Diego defmes building height from the floor to the top floorplate. 2f. Andrew Gerber, representing Avion Development LLC, for development of the Third A venue and E Street Southeast site. Page 2 - CVRC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov May 11,2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) Director Rindone inquired as to whether- the Leader Building was being considered for development within the scope of the ENA and was advised by Mr. Crockett that it was not. He requested staff consideration for inclusion and a report back with an analysis as to why or why not to include it. Vice Chairman McCann stated that he was looking for an outstanding project at this location as it is the gateway to Third Avenue. 2g. Dan Matheson, representing Intergulf-Mar (Park) LLC, for development of the Third Avenue and G Street Northwest site. Director Rindone inquired as to what was going to happen to the Social Security Offices. Juan Pablo, representing Intergulf-Mar, stated that the current lease expires in August of 2006, and that his firm is working on a possible relocation to another location at Third A venue and K Street. Director Desrochers made inquiry regarding the downtown parking management study and requested Staff ensure it is done concurrent with the ENA process period. He then requested a report back on how the parking is going to work in the future. Director Lewis questioned why the ENA resolutions refer to the CVRC as a legal entity but the recitals refer to the Redevelopment Agency and do not address the CVRC responsibilities. Deputy City Attorney Hull responded that the bylaws of the corporation provide the ability for the CVRC to act on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency to enter into ENAs. Staff then recommended adoption of the resolutions approving the ENAs between the CVRC and the qualified developers listed at 2a, 2b and 2c; and the resolutions approving the First Amendments to the ENAs listed as 2f and 2g. No action was taken on Item numbers 2d or 2e: a. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-018, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH LENNAR-HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. AND INTERGULF DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE E STREET TRANSIT VILLAGE b. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-019, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHURCH AND MADRONA NORTHWEST SITE Page 3 - CVRC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov May 11, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) c. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-020, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH DOUGLAS WILSON COMPANIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHURCH STREET AND DAVIDSON STREET WEST SIDES d. RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH CITYMARK DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LANDIS AVENUE SOUTHEAST SITE e. RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH CITYMARK DEVELOPMETN LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE THIRD AVENUE AND E STREET NORTHEAST SITE f. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-021, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH AVION DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE THIRD A VENUE AND E STREET SOUTHEAST SITE g. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-022, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH INTERGULF-MAR (PARK) LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE THIRD AVENUE AND G STREET NORTHWEST SITE ACTION: Director Desrochers offered Action Item numbers 2a through 2c, 2f and 2g, headings read, texts waived. Director Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 8-0 with Chairman Padilla absent. OTHER BUSINESS 3. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS Chief Executive Officer Rowlands, stated that staff had been asked to report on the Vogue Theatre and requested Redevelopment Projects Manager Crockett provide the report. Mr. Crockett stated that staff had been in contact with the real estate brokers and have set a meeting with the people who currently have the property in escrow for early next week. A report will be brought back to the next CVRC meeting for discussion and possible action. 4. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS There were none. Page 4 - CVRC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov May 11,2006 . ..--. ~~- 5. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS Director Rindone, asked for an update on the public participation component and requested more than one workshop be held to solicit community input suggesting one be held in the east and one in the west, and that they be held on different evenings. Director Rooney stated he was encouraged by the quality of the developers. Director Desrochers also expressed pleasure with the selected developers, and noted that he had seen all of their projects. He then stated that the Trolley site might take longer than the 300-day timeframe. Director Lewis stated that the quality of the developers was impressive; noting they all had good credentials and interaction with City staff. He further requested that as we continue through the ENA process, consideration be given to expanding some of the sites. Director Rindone requested a report back at the very least, every 90 days, providing an update on the ENAs that were presented this evening and requested consideration of offering incentives to those who come in early. Director Chavez stated she was encouraged to see the projects moving forward and requested the Directors be provided with copies of the Urban Core Specific Plan. Director Paul stated he was waiting for the Engineering Developers to show up in the next round. Vice Chairman McCann reminded everyone that citizen input and comments were a top priority because with the community on board, the projects will be accomplished. Additionally, he stated that the completion of the Urban Core Specific Plan is a top priority for Staff. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman McCann adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation at 7:15 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on May 25, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. @~U(.L/ ana M. Smith, Secretary Page 5 - CVRC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov May 11,2006