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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Packet 1999/07/27 TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1999 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING) ADJOURNED JOINT MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1.. ROLL CALL Agency/CouncilMembers Davis , Moot , Padilla , Salas , and Chair/MayorHorton This is an opportnnity for the general public to address the Redevelopment Agency on any subject matter within the Agency's jurisdiction that is not an item on this agenda. (State law, however, generally prohibits the Redevelopment Agency from taMng action on any issues not included on the posted agenda.) lf you wish to address the Agency on such a subject, please complete the "Request to Speak Under Oral Communications Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency or City Clerk prior to the meeting. Those who wish to speak, please give your name and address for record purposes and follow up action. The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. If you wish to speak to any item, please fill out the "Request to Speak Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the Redevelopment Agency or the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 2. ~ PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33431, 33433, AND 33444.6 TO CONSIDER A RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH BFGOODRICH 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 BADOS COMPANIES' PROPERTY AT 798 F STREET TO BFGOODRICH-The City of Chula Vista, Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, San Diego Unified Pod District, and BFGoodrich Aerospace Aerostructures Group have negotiated terms and conditions of a Relocation Agreement under which certain land transfers will occur which will 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 this project which resulted in a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. (Community Development Director) CONTINUED EnOM THE MEETING OF 7/20/G0 Staff Recommendation: That the Agency/Council hold a public hearing to consider the merits of the BFG Relocation Agreement which includes the sale of Redevelopment Agency property and a Resolution of Necessity to commence eminent domain proceedings to acquire property located at 798 "F" Street. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. 4/s'"' VOTE REGUIBED GM ITEM 2. B. ONLY AGENDA -2- JULY 27, 1999 2. a) AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE RELOCATION AGREEMENT ~ AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNCIL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, SAN B~.9.~iY~f-~3 DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT, AND ROHR, INC. OPERATING AS BFGOODRICH AEROSPACE AEROSTRUCTURES GROUP, AND ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-99-21 AND MAKING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS UNDER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH b) AGENCY DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY TO ~ ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 798 "F" STREET, CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA FOR THE BFGOODRICH RELOCATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY The items listed in this section of the agenda are expected to elicit substantial discussions and deliberations by the Council, staff, or members of the general public. The items will be considered individually by the Council and staff recommendations may in certain cases be presented in the alternative. Those who wish to speak, please fill out a Request to Speak form available in the lobby and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 3. AGENCY APPROVING THE NEW MILLENNIUM LIGHTING PROGRAM AND ~ APPROPRIATING $45,780 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE IN THE COUNCIL FINE ARTS FUND AND S39,780 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 yearlong events. (Community Development Director) Staff Recommendation: Agency adopt the resolutions. ~ 4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT(S) 5. CHAIR(S) 6. AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS The meeting will adjourn to a closed session and thence to the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting on August 3, 1999 at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting, in the City Council Chambers. AGENDA -3- JULY 27, 1999 Unless Agency Counsel, the Executive Director, or the Redevelopment Agency states otherwise at this time, the Agency will discuss and deliberate on the following item(s) of business which are permitted by law to be the subject of a closed session discussion, and which the Agency is advised should be discussed in closed session to best protect the interests of the City. The Agency is required by law to return to open session, issue any reports of final action taken in closed session, and the votes taken. However, due to the typical length of time taken up by closed sessions, the videotaping will be terminated at this point in order to save costs so that the Agency's return from closed session, reports of final action taken, and adjournment will not be videotaped. Nevertheless, the report of final action taken will be recorded in the minutes which will be available in the Office of the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency and the City Clerk's Office. 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 corner of 1-5 and E Street) Negotiating Padies: Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone) and City of San Diego Under Negotiations: Price and terms for disposition Under Negotiations: Price and terms for disposition/acquisition 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. 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 0.55 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 Negotiations: Purchase/lease terms and conditions 10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION . Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), Initiation of Litigation One case. JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM NO. /~ ~ /~-~-- MEI;I'INGDATE 07/27/99 ITEM TITLE: RE~LUTION APPROVING THE NEW MILLENNIUM LIGHTING PROG~M AND APPROPRIATING ~5,780 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE IN THE FINE ARTS FUND AND $39,780 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE IN THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION T~ FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE PROG~M SU.M~ED aY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT R~D ~: ~(4/5TM VOTE: Y~ X No~ Earlier this year, dudng the re-evaluation of the 1998 Downtown Holiday Lights project, a program was conceived to celebrate the new millennium in conjunction with the 1999 Downtown Holiday Lights. The "New Millennium Program' as developed will be coordinat~ with the 1999 Downtown holiday activities, lights, and displays to create a significant sedes of community events and activities to herald the new millennium. The Downtown h~iday activities will be focused to commemorate enW into the new millennium and end the yea~ong events. The proposed New Millennium Program and ass~iated cost estimates are described in the following mpo~. That the City Council and Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the New Millennium Lighting Program; and 2. 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. On May 4, 1999, the Downtown Business Association voted 8-0 to support staff's recommended New Millennium Program. (The Association is currently evaluating a New Year's Street event for 1999 New Year's Eve in conjunction with the 1999 holiday activities.) The New Millennium Program is planned to be a yearlong celebration combining a salute to the coming of the new century with the Downtown Holiday Lights and activities. The program as planned will commence with a 1999 holiday season greeting to welcome the Year 2000 during the month of December and will end during the year 2000 holiday season. The proposed New Millennium Program consists of the following elements: Installation and decoration of a holiday tree in Memodal Park Implementation of activities in Memodal Park including a tree lighting ceremony and "Holiday Music in the Park" Installation of lights in the street trees along Third Avenue between "E" and "G" Streets Installation of decorative lights on the "H' and 'J" Street and Orange Avenue, 1-805 freeway overpasses PAGE 2~, ITEM ~ MEETING DATE 07/27/99 Holiday Tree in Memorial Park The New Millennium Program proposal includes planting a commemorative official "holiday tree" in Memorial Park that can be decorated and lighted by the City and local groups to encourage community par~idpation annually during the holiday season, It is proposed that the tree be planted close to the fountain area in Memorial Park where a concentration of holiday lighting displays and holiday activities are focused. The City's arborist recommends that a Douglas Fir Tree be installed. The recommended species does well in the Southern California climate and it maintains a desirable shape. The cost of the tree and installation, lights, electrical service, and staff time is estimated to be $5,040. Memodal Park Activities The New Millennium Program is proposed to begin with a holiday tree lighting ceremony in Memodal Park on December 4, preceding the Downtown Starlight Yule Parade. It is also proposed that the annual tree lighting ceremony be relocated to this site permanently and incorporated more closely with the Starlight Yule Parade held annually in the Downtown. (The City's annual tree lighting ceremony traditionally has been held in the plaza in front of City Hall on the evening of the Downtown parade. The Memorial Park location will bdng the event closer to the festivities associated with the parade.) The City's Recreation Division has developed a program of activities (including lawn games, photos with Santa, and a musical presentation) that will be held in Memodal Park prior to the start of the parade that will lead to the highlight of the event, which will be the Mayor lighting the Holiday Tree. The Recreation Division also proposes "Holiday Music in the Park", a holiday version of the popular "Music in the Park' concerts held each summer at the Memorial Bowl. Two free afternoon concerts are planned to be held either on Saturday, December 11 and 18, or on Sunday, December 12 and 19. Staff from the Office of Cultural Arts is exploring several concert possibilities, including a mass choir by local churches, a presentation by the Sweetwater Union High School District, and a dance program celebrating the creation of movement to the sounds of holiday music. Liqhted Street Trees To symbolically light the way to the Year 2000, it is proposed that lights be installed in the street trees along Third Avenue. These lights will coordinate with the public decorative holiday lights and displays and the merchants' holiday displays and activities to fudher create a festive environment within the Downtown area. The Downtown Business Association plans to increase the number of storefront lighted decorations this holiday season and is evaluating a 1999 New Year's Eve street festival for the community which would be incorporated into the New Millennium Program. The New Millennium Program includes the installation of lights in approximately eighty-five street trees located along Third Avenue between "E" and "G' Streets. It is anticipated that at least 300 feet of lights will be required to adequately light each tree. Currently, there is no electrical service to the tree wells; and, there is limited electrical power located along the Third Avenue public right-of-way. Three ways to provide electrical service to the trees have been investigated. The three options that were developed are: Option 1 - Two new circuits could be added to the current street lighting system and the existing ornamental lamps and street lights could be re-wired. New circuits at the Madrona Street and Davidson intersections would provide enough amperage to allow a significant increase in decorative lighting along Third Avenue. The cost for electrical service improvements alone, however, is estimated to be approximately $80,000 and would require design drawings, contract bid, and trenching within the street dght of way. (The estimate is based on $15/linear ft. for trenching and laying conduit and an additional $5/linear ft. for asphalt replacement and circuitry for approximately 4000 lin. ft.) PAGE 3, ITEM MEETING DATE 07/;27/99 Option 2 - City crews could construct a guide-wire adjacent to and along the Third Avenue curb line to connect to the ornamental lamps and trees at about 8 feet high. A temporary electric line could be supported by the guide wire to provide electric service to the street trees, The electricity would be obtained from the public trellis areas, where availab]el however, there is limited electrical power from that source, To provide additional electricity, temporary electric lines could be installed between Th]rd Avenue buildings and trees, The Downtown Business Association has indicated that they will au~ively encourage business owners along Third Avenue padicipate in the street lighting program by providing electrical service to the trees. This option has liability issues associated with it due to the proximity of exposed electric wiring and the public right of way. If the wires are maintained at the 8 fi. level, vandalism and potential liability issues could be limited. Option 2, inclusive of commercial grade lights, guide-wiring, electrical wire, staff time etc. is estimated to cost $40,740. Option 3 - Generators could be rented for the holiday season (approximately 30 days). Installation of the guide-wire, electric widng, and lighting would be the same as option 2 but generators would provide the electricity rather than local merchants and public sources. It is anticipated that several generators would be needed to provide adequate electricity. They could be set out each evening before dusk and would be picked up each evening afier 10:00 PM. Staff time would be required to transport and service the generators. Also, noise, vandalism and theft could be issues. The estimated cost for Option 3 is basically the same as Option 2 with the addition of approximately $4,000-$5,000 for generators over the 30 day pedod. Staff recommends option 2. Although liability is an issue, this option allows the merchants and business owners to actively participate in decorating the business district and it appears to be the most reasonable financially. Freeway Overpasses In addition, it is proposed that three freeway overpasses located within Chula Vista along Interstate-805 be decorated with holiday lights. Overpasses at H and J Streets and Orange Avenue (map, attached), with the cooperation of Caltrans, can be decorated with holiday lights for the December season. These decorative lights will provide a community message to all the vehicles traveling into and through Chula Vista on A number of Caltrans' overpasses are lighted during the holiday season. Apparently, the San Diego Distdct is the only Caltrans district that has allowed decorative lighting to be installed on Caltrans' facilities. Dudng the past 10 years, the City of San Diego has sponsored decorative lighting on at least seven overpasses as neighborhood community projects. The City hired an electrical engineer to design and process plans to provide electrical service and then bid a contract to install the service. According to San Diego City staff, all the neighborhoods involved were eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which were used for the projects. The communities supplied and installed the lights. Caltrans requires a permit and engineering design drawings for each overpass and they are tightening the requirements for all new permit applications. Safer and more aesthetic standards will be applied in the future and electrical service points will be the responsibility of the applicant. Caltrans no longer will approve use of their electrical meters. Staff recommends that an electrical engineer be hired to design electrical systems for the three overpasses and a contractor be hired to install the recommended facilities. Also, it is recommended that prefessionally designed lighting be installed such as a "Seasons Greeting'(3" x 45') or "Happy Holiday" (3' x 42') lighted message with accent lights. The cost estimate for design, installation, commercial grade lighting and staff time or labor is $39,780. PAGE 4, iTEM MEETING DATE 07/27/99 At this time, staff has developed estimates of the anticipated costs to implement the New Millennium program. It is envisioned that community service groups, private business, and community organizations will be asked to assist in contributing (funding, products, services) toward the proposed activities. The following estimates are provided for Council/Agency consideration: HOLIDAY TREE IN MEMORIAL PARK: Cost of tree (specimen size, 12 ft. to 15 ft.) $1,000 Crane rental and installation 1,200 Decorative lights/topper/plaque 1,000 Electrical hook-up and service 1,000 Staff time/labor (20%) 840 LIGHTED STREET TREES: Guide wire @ SI/linear ft. x 4,200 I.f. $4,200 Electrical wire, plugs, etc. ($50/tree x 85 trees) 4,250 Commercial grade lights ($300/tree x 85 trees) 25,500 Staff time/labor (20%) 6,790 FREEWAY OVERPASSES: Electrical design, plan check, bid & construction administration ($3,000 x 3 overpasses) $9,000 Installation of electric service ($6,000 x 3 overpasses) 18,000 Commercial grade lights @ SI/linear foot (350 I.f. x 3 overpasses) 1,050 "Season's Greetings* decorative lights ($1,700 x 3 overpasses) 5,100 Staff time/labor (20%) 6,630 Funds for the Holiday Tree lighting ceremony and holiday music in the park were budgeted in the Library's FY99-00 budget. It is recommended that the Fine Arts Fund be used for the Holiday Tree in Memodal Park and Third Avenue street tree lights ($45,780) pursuant to the Fine Arts Policy adopted last year. It is further recommended that Capital Improvement Project STL 170 be established for the Freeway Overpass Holiday Lights ($39,780) funded by Residential Construction Tax. Staff will continue efforts to identify other potential funding soumes as the project is implemented. Recurring annual costs will include staff time to install lights in the Third Avenue street trees and on the three freeway overpasses, as well as the cost of electricity to operate the public lights. It is estimated that the electricity to operate the PAGE 5, ITEM , ,~ MEETING DATE ~ freeway overpasses will cost $100 and the Third Avenue street tree lights will cost approximately $500 to operate for a 30 day period. (The $500 estimate for the street tree lights is based on worse-case. Since the merchants, individually, may be providing electricity to the street trees, the tota] cost may be reduced significantly.) On July 20, 1999, the Downtown Business Association (DBA) agreed to be responsible for the annual costs for electricity to light the street trees. Lonq Term Fundinq Sources Staff is working toward identifying long-term funding sources for infrastructure improvements (such as electrical upgrades) to support Downtown Civic functions, including alternative Business Improvement District organizations, and will return to the Agency/Council with recommendations during the next six months. H:~HOME\COMMDEV~STAFF.REP\07-13-99\NEW MILLENNIUMREV DOC 6/30/99 ~0:21 AM AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. and COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 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 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista desire to provide a community program to celebrate the new millennium; and WHEREAS, Downtown Chula Vista is the historic center-point of the community and the adopted Downtown Vision Statement establishes the Downtown as the social center- point of the community and the Downtown Holiday Lighting Program; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Association Holiday activities have established a community focal point for community celebration; and WHEREAS, decorative lighting and lighted community messages on three freeway overpasses will serve to promote community spirit and to celebrate the new millennium; and WHEREAS, the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency have considered the New Millennium Lighting Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista do hereby: 1. Approve the New Millennium Lighting Program in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A; 2. Appropriate $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 fund the New Millennium Lighting Program; and 3. Direct staff to take all appropriate measures to implement the New Millennium Lighting Program. Presented by Approved as to form by Chri-'-~ Salomone J~'~h4~..~.aheny/' ~// ~ ~ EXHIBIT A NEW MILLENIUM LIGHTING PROGRAM [To be inserted upon a selection of desired program]