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CI1Y OF
CHULA VISTA
TUESDAY, APRIL 23,2002 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING
(immediately following the City Council meeting)
JOINT MEETING OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Agency/Council Members Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas; Chair/Mayor Horton
CONSENT CALENDAR
The staff recommendations regarding the following item!s) listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted
by the Agency by one motion without discussion unless an Agency member, a member of the public or City
staff requests that the item be pulled for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out
a "Request to Speak Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency
or the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed after Action
items. Items pulled by the public will be the first items of business.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 19, 2002; March 26, 2002
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CHULA VISTA/PORT MOU
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,570,000 FOR SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT
DISTRICT ACQUISITION OF A 1.81 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT BAY
BOULEVARD AND" J" STREET - The San Diego Unified Port District has
entered into a purchase agreement to acquire a 1.81-acre vacant parcel that
is located at the northeast corner of Bay Boulevard and" J" Street for
$1,540,000 plus associated transaction costs estimated to be less than
$30,000. The parcel is adjacent to Port tidelands and is strategically located
between the "J" Street exit from Interstate 5 and the Port District's
proposed 200-acre Chula Vista Bayside Development Project. The terms of
the agreement require that the Port give notice to escrow prior to May 1,
2002, to either proceed with the transaction or receive reimbursement of the
$50,000 deposit that was placed into escrow to secure the property.
[Director of Community Development]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Agency/Council adopt the resolution.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is an opportunity 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 taking action on any issues not included on the posted agenda.) If 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.
3. DIRECTOR'S REPORTlS)
4. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORTlS)
5. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will adjourn to a closed session and then to the regular meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency on May 7, 2002, at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the
City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
CLOSED SESSION
Unless Agency Counsel, the Executive Director, or the Redevelopment Agency/City Council states otherwise at
this time, the Agency/Council 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/Council is advised
should be discussed in closed session to best protect the interests of the City. The Agency/Council 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/Council's return from closed session, reports of final action
taken, and adjournment will not be videotaped. Nevertheless, announcements of actions taken in Closed
Session shall be made by Noon on Wednesday following the meeting at the City Clerk's office in accordance
with the Ralph Brown Act (Govt. Code § 54957.7)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION--
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Tuchscher vs. City of Chula Vista, Superior Court, County of San Diego, San
Diego Judicial District, Court Case No. GIC758620
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Chula Vista, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who
require special accommodates to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service
request such accommodation at least 48 hours in advance for meetings and five days for scheduled services
and activities. Please contact the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency for specific information at (619)
691-5047 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) at (619) 585-5647. California Relay Service is
also available for the hearing impaired.
Redevelopment Agency, April 23, 2002 Page 2
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 19, 2002
6:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 7:55 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Salas and ChairlMayor
Horton
ABSENT:
Agency/Councilmembers: Padilla (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Staff recommendation: The Redevelopment Agency/City Council approve the minutes of
February 19,2002
2. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1770, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1) APPROVING THE PALOMAR
STREET ENTRYWAY BEAUTIFICATION CONCEPT PLAN AND
APPROPRIATING $170,000 FROM MERGED PROJECT AREA TAX ALLOCATION
BOND PROCEEDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BEAUTIFICATION
ELEMENTS; AND 2) WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION
PROCESS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ESTRADA LAND
PLANNING, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
AND TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PALOMAR STREET BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
The Palomar Street segment between Frontage Road (Interstate 5) and Industrial
Boulevard is one of three City entry corridors included in the entryway beautification
project, which is intended to provide enticing entryways to the City's downtown and
waterfront areas. Estrada Land Planning, Inc. (Estrada) is under contract with the City to
complete the entryway beautification concept plans for the Palomar Street segment, as
well as "E" and "H" Streets between Interstate 5 and Broadway. Estrada has completed
Phase 1 of the Palomar Street segment, which includes preparation of the concept plan
for the architectural treatments of the proposed sound walls, enhanced parkway and
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
median hardscape, banners within the public right-of-way, and accommodations for
future plant installation on the south side. The Palomar Street design was initiated to
coincide with the planned widening of this roadway segment, which is scheduled to be
advertised for construction bids in June 2002. Approval of the proposed concept plan
and appropriation of funds for implementation of the beautification elements, including
the consultant agreement to prepare construction drawings and perform construction
administration services, is required prior to commencing Phase 2 of the project.
(Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Agency/Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staffs recommendations and
offered Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2, headings read, texts waived. The motion
carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUPS-
01-05) TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH AND
LUBE CENTER AT 1616 THIRD AVENUE/304 MONTGOMERY STREET WITHIN
THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Perla BarrazalSmart-Mex, Incorporated ("applicant") is proposing to construct an
automatic car wash and lube center at 1616 Third Avenue/304 Montgomery Street,
within the boundaries of the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area. The project site is
adjacent to a variety of commercial uses along Third Avenue, such as restaurants,
automobile repair and paint shops, medical offices, storage facilities, and the historic
Otay Baptist Church. The applicant proposes to redevelop an underutilized parcel to a
higher and better use, which will assist in the elimination of physical and economic
blighting conditions, create jobs, and provide a necessary service for this area ofthe City.
The proposed land use is consistent with the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and
the Southwest Redevelopment Plan. (Community Development Director)
Senior Community Development Specialist Tapia presented thc proposed project and thc
applicant's proposed changes in response to concerns expressed by some Planning
Commissioners.
Community Development Specialist Del Valle explained the advantages of the proposed project,
which included assisting with the elimination of physical and blighting conditions in the
southwest region, creating jobs, generating tax increment revenues, and providing a necessary
service to the community.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Mayor Horton asked what type of water conservation measures the proposed facility would
provide. Dean Robinson, representing the applicant, explained that 70% to 80% ofthe water will
be reclaimed and re-used in the wash cycle, with less than three to four gallons per car going to
the City sewer, and at that point, the water will be partially sanitized.
ChairlMayor Horton opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public wishing
to speak, she then closed the public hearing.
Agencymember Rindone stated that the project was too intense and the site too small to
accommodate two businesses. He expressed concern regarding the potential backup of traffic on
the street, and he believed that the vehicle stacking area was inadequate.
John Boarman, traffic engineer for the applicant, stated that the proposed project could not be
compared with Bonita Car Wash, since only 100 vehicles per day are forecasted. He added that
the queue length would provide for six cars at a time, with an anticipated three-car queue during
peak hours.
Agencymernber Rindone recommended that the item be sent back to staff to consider
alternatives, and he suggested that: 1) the facility be re-designed as a single-use facility only
and/or 2) the lube center be sited to the extreme northeast sector of the properly.
ACTION:
Agencymember Rindone moved to refer the item back to staff for reconsideration.
Chair/Mayor Horton seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
4. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
5. CHAIR/MAYORREPORTS
Therc were none.
6. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
Chair/Mayor Horton announced that Closed Session was cancelled, and the following items were
not discussed:
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Tuchscher vs. City of Chula Vista, Superior Court, County of San Diego, San Diego
Judicial District, Court Case No. GIC758620
8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
One Case.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of
the Redevelopment Agency on March 26, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City
Council meeting.
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Susan Bigelow, CMC, CIty Clerk
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 26, 2002 6:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula Vista were called to order at 8:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas
and ChairlMayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, and Assistant City Clerk Norris
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION - PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
a. Redevelopment Agency vs. Rados Bros., San Diego County Court Case
No. GIC734557
ACTION: Direction was given to Counsel.
b. Tuchscher vs. City of Chula Vista, Superior Court, County of San Diego,
San Diego Judicial District, Court Case No. GIC758620
ACTION: Direction was given to Counsel.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION - PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(b)(1)
One Case
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:30 p.m., ChairlMayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on April 9, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., immediately
following the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
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MEETING DATE. 4/23/02
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CHULA VISTA/PORT
MOU FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,570,000 FOR SAN DIEGO
UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT ACQUISITION OF A 1.81 ACRE PARCEL
LOCATED AT BAY BOULEVARD AND "J" STREET
SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEV!'-OPMENT DIRECTOR l¥-~ (d;.
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER R
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BACKGROUND
The San Diego Unified Port District (Port) has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire a 1.B1-
acre vacant parcel that is lacated at the northeast corner of Bay Boulevard and "J" Street for
$1,540,000 plus associated transaction costs estimated to be less than $30,000. The parcel is
adjacent to Port tidelands and is strategically located between the "J" Street exit from Interstate 5 and
the Port District's proposed 200-acre Chula Vista Bayside Development Proiect. The terms of the
agreement require that the Port give notice to escrow prior to May 1, 2002, to either proceed with
the transaction or receive reimbursement of the $50,000 deposit that was placed into escrow to
secure the property.
Port staff recently received Board approval on an updated Capital Development Program (CDP),
which includes approximately $17 million in Chula Vista prajects. This money has been carried
forward from the now expired City/Port MOU and set aside by the Port for City approved capital
projects. Acquisition of the 1.BI-acre parcel of vacant land located at the northeast corner of Bay
Boulevard and "J" Street in Chula Vista was included in the Port's list of targeted CDP projects.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution authorizing the use of City/Port
MOU dollars in the amount of $1,540,000 plus associated transactions costs estimated to be less
than $30,000 for Port acquisition of the 1.B1-acre vacant parcel located at the northeast corner
of Bay Boulevard and "J" Street.
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The San Diego Board of Port Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2174 (Resolution No. 2002-68)
authorizing the Executive Director or his authorized representative to purchase from Foster
Inyestment Corporation the 1.81-acre vacant parcel located at the northeast corner of Bay
Boulevard and "J" Street on March 26, 2002, by a vote of 5-0, with Commissioners Cushman
and Van Deventer absent (Attachment 3). The Board conditions this authorization upon the City
Council of the City of Chula Vista approving the use of funds that are set aside by the District for
projects completed in the City of Chula Vista in accordance with the MOU for acquisition of the
parcel. (Please note that the Board of Port Commissioners' agenda, staff report, and ordinance
incorrectly identify the parcel location as the northwest corner of Bay Boulevard and "J" Street).
On April 9, 2002, the State lands Commission approved the Port's action by a vote of 3-0.
Port staff had entered into an escrow agreement for the purchase of an approximately 1.81-acre
vacant parcel of land located at the northeast corner of Bay Boulevard and "J" Street (Attachment 1).
The property is adjacent to tidelands and is strategically located between the "J" Street exit from
Interstate 5 and the District's proposed 200-acre Chula Vista Bayside Development Project. The
purchase price is $1,540,000 and additional costs associated with the transaction (appraisal fees,
escrow fees, Phase II environmental inspection, etc.) are estimated to be less than $30,000. The
proposed funding source is Chula Vista/Port MOU dollars.
In entering into a purchase agreement with the property owner, Foster Investment Corporation, the
Port placed a $50,000 refundable deposit into escrow. The Port has since completed its due
diligence of the property and commissioned an appraisal that establish a market value for the
property of $1,540,000. Additional terms of the sale are identified in the Port staff report dated
March 26, 2002 (Attachment 2). Staff has not reviewed the appraisal but generally concurs with the
yaluation for this freeway commercial property.
It is anticipated that when development of the Chula Vista Bayside Project commences, the parcel's
value will increase dramatically. Port staff projects that the site could become the location for a high-
quality signature project that would increase the value of the Port's adjacent 200 acres or, if
required, could be used to enhance freeway access to the Bayside Development.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Port proposes to use $1,570,000 of City/Port MOU funds (balance at approximately $17
million) for acquisition of the 1.81-acre parcel and associated closing costs. Expenditure of these
funds for acquisition of this parcel is on the Port's list of targeted CDP projects recently receiving Port
approyal.
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Staff supports acquisition of the subject parcel with the use of MOU funds. However, staff has not
had the opportunity to work with Port staff to come up with a proposed plan for the use of the
remaining MOU funds. Staff will be advancing a revised list of projects and associated MOU
Capital Development Program reflecting Chula Vista's input for Council/Agency consideration in the
near term. The Council/Agency's recommendation will then be forwarded for Port
discussion/action.
AnACHMENTS
1. Parcel Location
2. San Diego Unified Port District Staff Report dated March 26, 2002
3. San Diego Unified Port District Resolution No. 2002-68
C\My Documenfs\Boyfcont (Port)\! and Bay Paccel, Agenda Statement, 4-23.02 .dac
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AGENCY RESOLUTION NO.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CHULA VISTNPORT MOU FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,570,000 FOR SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT
DISTRICT ACUISITION OF A 1.81 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT BAY
BOULEVARD AND "J" STREET
WHEREAS, the San Diego Unified Port District (Port) desires to purchase the
approximately 1.81 acres of vacant land located at the northeast corner of Bay Boulevard
and "J" Street in the City of Chula Vista from Foster Investment Corporation for $1,540,000
plus approximately $30,000 in associated closing costs by using City/Port Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) funds; and
WHEREAS, the property is adjacent to tidelands and is strategically located between
the "J" Street exit from Interstate 5 and the District's proposed 200-acre Chula Vista Bayside
Development Project; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that when development of the Chura Vista Bayside
Project commences, the parcel's value will increase dramatically; and
WHEREAS, the site could become the location for a high-quality signature project
that would increase the value of the Port's adjacent 200 acres or, if required, could be used
to enhance freeway access to the Bayside Development; and
WHEREAS, Port staff recently received Board approval on an updated Capital
Development Program (CDP) having approximately $17 million in Chula Vista projects that
included acquisition of the subject parcel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista does hereby authorize the use of up to $1,570,000 Chula Vista/Port MOU funds
for Port acquisition of the 1.81-acre parcel.
Presented by Approyed as to form by
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Chris Salomone
Director of Community Deyelopment
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AGENDA ITEM 6
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT
DATE: March 26, 2002
SUBJECT: 1. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 1.81-
ACRE PARCEL OF VACANT LAND LOCATED AT NORTHWEST
CORNER OF BAY BOULEVARD AND "J" STREET IN CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO SAN DIEGO UNIFIED
PORT DISTRICT ACT, SECTION 30.5
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The District has entered into an escrow agreement for the purchase of an approximately
1.81-acre vacant parcel of land located at the northwest comer of "J" Street and Bay
Boulevard in Chula Vista, California. The property is adjacent to tidelands and
strategicaily located between the "J" Street exit from Interstate 5 in the. District's
proposed 200-acre Chuia Vista Bayside Development Project. The purchase price is
One Million Five Hundred and Forty Thousand Doilars ($1,540,000). The proposed
funding source is Chula Vista MOU monies. The Chula Vista City Council is scheduled
to consider approval for the use of MOU funds to acquire this property at its April 9,
2002 meeting.
The transaction wiil require approval by the State Lands Commission.. As part of the
approval process, the Board shail adopt a resolution establishing findings of fact and
make a determination that the acquisition is necessary because:
1. Adequate areas for activities do not currently exist within granted lands. The
granted lands in Chula Vista do not border or have direct contact with freeway exits
from Interstate 5. Traffic mitigation for the project may require enhancement of
freeway access.
2. Activities are necessary or incidental to the public trust purposes described in
paragraph 87 of the Port Act. The development of the District's adjacent 200-acre
parcel may require improvements to freeway access that could be accommodated
on the parcel being acquired. The remainder of the parcel would support
commercial recreation activities, which would complement tideland development.
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According to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the District placed a Fifty Thousand
Dollar ($50,000) refundable deposit into escrow. The deposit secured the property for
90 days to allow the District to perform due diligence prior to committing to the
purchase. If the District wishes to proceed with the transaction, it must give notice to
escrow prior to May 1, 2002, and the $50,000 deposit will become. nonrefundable.
Escrow is scheduied to close on May 31, 2002. The District has the option to extend
the escrow for two thirty-(30) day periods by placing an additional Ten Thousand Dollar
($10,000) nonrefundable deposit into escrow for each thirty-(30) day period. All deposit
monies will apply to the purchase price of the property.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt an ordinance authorizing the purchase of 1.81-acre parcel of vacant land
located at northwest corner of Bay Boulevard and "J" Street in Chula Vista,
California, subject to certain conditions.
2. Adopt a resolution pursuant to San Diego Unified Port District Act, Section 30.5.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The purchase price of the property is $1,540,000. Costs associated with the transaction
(appraisal fees, escrow fees, Phase II environmental inspection, etc.) are estimated to
be less than Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000). Funds are available in the Chula Vista
MOU funds, (Certificate of the Treasurer 02-121).
DISCUSSION:
The subject property is 1.81-acres of vacant land located between the "J" Street exit
from Interstate 5 and the District's 200-acre Chula Vista Bayside Development Project.
Currently, the District has no planned use for the property. However, when
development of the Chula Vista Bayside Project commences, the parcel's value will
increase dramatically. It could become the site for a high-quality signature project that
would increase the value of the District's adjacent 200 acres or, if required, it could be
used to enhance freeway access to the Bayside Development.
The terms of the sale are as follows:
. Property Size: 1.81 acres
. Price: $1,540,000
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. Refundable Deposit: $50,000
. Opening of escrow: January 31,2002
. Contingency period: February 1, 2002 to May 1, 2002, after which time, deposit
becomes nonrefundable.
. Close of Escrow: May 31, 2002 (unless extended).
. Extension options: District may extend escrow for two 30-day periods by making a
$10,000 nonrefundable deposit per 30-day extension.
. All deposits will apply to the purchase price.
The District commissioned an appraisal of the property by the Catling Company that
established a market value of $1,540,000. A Phase II environmental assessment has
been performed by Ninyo and Moore. The final report will not be. available until the end
of March, but preliminary results indicate that the property is free from contamination.
Funding for the purchase is to come from the Chula Vista MOU account. Board
approval is required to commit those funds. The Chula Vista City Council is scheduled
to consider the use of its MOU funds for the purchase at its April 9, 2002 meeting. If the
Council does not approve the expenditure, staff will return the matter to the Board for
further direction.
Environmental Review:
The project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301, Class 1 and Resolution 97-191.
Existing facilities include operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing
public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features,
involving negiigible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing (83356-X-
552).
Equal Opportunity Program:
Not Applicable.
PREPARED BY: M. Christine Anderson
Deputy Executive Director, Facilities & Planning
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WHEREAS, the San Diego Unificd Port Di.tricr (District) desires to purchase
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approximately 1.81 acres ofvacam land, located at the northwest ~omer of Bay Boulevard
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and J Street in the City of Chula Vista, a Street exit from Interstate 5) from Foster
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WHEREAS, .aid L81 aeres is adjacent to the District's 200~acre tideland parcel that
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is .latcd for future development and would enhance the value thereof; and
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WHEREAS, said 1.81 acres wi1t providc direct freeway acc~ss to Interstate 5 for any
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development tlmt is proposed on District tidelands; and :
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WHEREAS, in accordancc with the District Act, Section ;30.5, Exercise of Powers
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Off Tidelands, the DistriCt is required to obtain the approval of the State Lands
Commission of the State of California if the purchase price of a~y property off tidelands
is in excess of One Million Dollan ($1,000,000.00); and I
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 2174 . adclpted 26 March 2002, the
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Board of Port Commissioners of the San Diego Uniñcd Par! Disàlct (District) authorized
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the Executive Direc<or or ills authorized representative to pur'ìhase approximately 1.81
acres of vacant land, located at the northwest corner of Bay Boule'Vard and J Street in the
Chy of Chula Vista, from Fostcr Investment Corporation, a California corporaIion, for an
amount not to exceed Onc Million Five Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($1,540,000.00);
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WHEREAS, said aUthorization is conditioned upon the City Council of thc City of
Chula Vista approving the use of funds thar are set aside by the Districr for projects
completed in the City ofChula Vista in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding
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with said City of Chula Vista, said Memotandum of Understanding i. on fite in the office
of the District Clerk as Document No. 33004, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Port Commissioners ofthe San Diego Unified
Port District hereby finds and determines, as follows:
1. Adequate are"s in the vicinity of the subject property for the activities
authorized by Section 87 of the District Act do not currently exiSI within granted lands.
The granted lands in Chul" Vista do not border or have direct contact with fre.way exits
from Interstate 5. Traffic mitigation for the project may require enhancement offreeway
access.
2. Activities to be undertaken on the subject property are necessary Or incidental
10 the public trust purposes described in Section 87 of the District Act. The development
of the District's adjacent 200-acre parcel may require improvements to freeway access that
could be accommodated on the 1,81 acre parcel being proposed for acquisition. The
remainder of the paréel would support éommerciat recreation activities, whic::h would
complement tideland development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tha, the Exceutive Director of the District or his
authorized representative is hereby authorized and directed to proceed to timely submit
this Resolution and all p.rtìnent documents to the State Lands Commission of the State
of Catifomia for review in accordance witb Section 30-5 of the District Act.
ADOPTED ,his 26th day of March ,2002.
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