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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Packet 2002/11/26 ~{f? -(1- ~~--~ - ~~ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2002 6:00 P.M, (immediately following the City Council meeting) CllY OF CHUlA VISfA COUNCIL CHAMBERS PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING JOINT MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/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/Council by one motion without discussion unless an Agency/Council 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. I~ems pulled by the public will be the first items of business. 1. AGENCY/COUNCIL RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE CITY'S OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH ADVOCATION, INC. FOR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION FOR THE 2003-2004 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR/CHAIR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA - On 12/31/02, the current agreement with Advocation, Inc, expires, This agreement was for the provision of legislative representation in Sacramento throughout the 2001- 2002 legislative session. Based on the firm's success in promoting Chula Vista's legislative agenda, staff recommends exercising the City's option to extend this contract. [City Attorney, Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator, Community Development Director] 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 foliow up action. ACTION ITEMS The items listed in this section of the agenda are expected to elicit substantial discussions and deliberations by the Agency, staff, or members of the general public. The items will be considered individually by the Agency and staff recommendation 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 Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency or City Clerk prior to the meeting. 2. AGENCY RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAN - The proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment would 1) merge the Redevelopment Plans for the Bayfront, Town Centre I, Town Centre II, Otay Valley, and Southwest Redevelopment Projects to create a "Merged Project Area"; 2) add 528 acres of non-contiguous commercially and industrially zoned property in western Chula Vista; and 3) aggregate tax increment revenues among the constituent redevelopment project areas, establish uniform redevelopment plan policies, and potentially designate distinct planning areas tailored to serve the needs of the various components of the "Merged Project Area", State redevelopment law would preserve each constituent redevelopment project's accounting, tax sharing formulas, and limitations, [Community Development Director] STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Agency adopt the resolution, PUBLIC HEARING The following item(s) 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. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER - The proposed expansion and merger of the Redevelopment Project Areas located in the western part of the City includes properties with commercial and industrial zoning designations that are not currently in any of the five redevelopment areas, Although the expansion area is zoned commercial or industrial, it contains some properties that have residential uses occupied by low and moderate income persons, Therefore, a Project Area Committee must be formed and procedures for the formation and election of this committee are required pursuant to State redevelopment law, [Community Development Director] COUNCIL RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt the resolution, Redevelopment Agency, November 26, 2002 Page 2 4, CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE PLAN PCM-03-04 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT THAT INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 153,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE, MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSING SPACE AT 3441 MAIN STREET WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA - The McMahon Development Group is proposing to acquire the 10,45 acre site at 3441 Main Street to construct an industrial complex consisting of three office, manufacturing, and warehousing buildings of approximately 153,000 sq, ft, of space, [Community Development Director] AGENCY RESOLUTION (A) ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-03-003; (8) GRANTING A PRECISE PLAN IPCM-03-04); AND IC) APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MCMAHON DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT THAT INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 153,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE, MANUFACTURING, AND WAREHOUSE SPACE AT 3441 MAIN STREET WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Agency adopt the resolution, 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT(S) 6. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORTlS) 7. AGENCY /COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to a closed session and thence to an adjourned meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on December 10, 2002, at 6:00 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) 8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF L1TIGATION--Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) One Case Redevelopment Agency, November 26, 2002 Page 3 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 (TOO) at (619) 585-5647, California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Redevelopment Agency, November 26, 2002 Page 4 PAGE I, ITEM NO.: I MEETING DATE: 11/26/02 JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT REVIEWED BY: JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXERCISING THE CITY'S OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH ADVOCATION, INC. FOR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION FOR THE 2003-2004 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR/CHAIR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA. CITY AnORNEY 9#- INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COORDINA1;..,OR l:IfIIc.....- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR LA;tI-~ C.S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REDEVELOPMENT AGEN ~v\V 4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO 0 ITEM TIllE: SUBMITTED BY: BACKGROUND On December 31, 2002, the current agreement with Advocation Inc. expires, This agreement was for the provision of legislative representation in Sacramento throughout the 2001-2002 legislative session. Based on the firm's success in promoting Chula Vista's legislative agenda, staff recommends exercising the City's option to extend this contract. RECOMMENDATION That the Council/Redevelopment Agency exercise the City's option to extend the contract for legislative representation with the firm of Advocation, Inc (proposed agreement attached as exhibit "A"), The effective period will be January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004, with three two-year renewal options (at the City's sole and unfettered discretion) remaining on the original Agreement. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION Not applicable, DISCUSSION Backaround The City of Chula Vista, together with its Redevelopment Agency, has contracted for legislative representation since 1986 in order to augment the City's existing relationship with key legislators (- ( PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11 /26/02 and policy administrators, as well as to maintain a high level of effective advocacy with the legislative and executive branches of State government-- particularly with regard to the City's adopted legislative Program, Procedure In 2000, the Council approved a contract with Advocation, Inc, to provide lobbying services, At the time of the award, Council also agreed to include the option of renewing this agreement for four additional two-year periods, In determining whether or not to recommend that the Council exercise the first of the extensions, city staff reviewed the following criteria: . degree of success in achieving the goals of the Council's adopted legislative program . experience of principal representatives in Sacramento politics and municipal issues; . proven ability to influence and affect the opinions and actions of the legislative and executive branches of State government, as well as the State's administrative staff; . demonstrated expertise in those issues and topics covered by the City's legislative program; . sufficiency of staff to meet the workload and timing requirements of the City's legislative Program; . and demonstrated stability from a financial, organizational and personnel perspective. Qualifications of the Firm Advocation, Inc. has been among the largest and most successful lobbying firms in Sacramento for more than 30 years, Their staff of lobbyists represents a combined total of more than 100 years of experience in lobbying the California legislature and Administration, The firm currently represents such corporate clients as General Motors, VISA USA, Prudential Insurance Company and Federal Express. The firm's association with these kinds of clients is a significant benefit when meeting with members of the legislature or with the Governor's office. In addition, the diversity of Advocation's client base, and the resulting expansive professional network developed by the firm, has given Advocation an exceptionally high level of expertise in issues with which Chula Vista is deeply involved, including: transportation funding, revenue allocation at the state and local level, utility deregulation, labor relations, workers compensation reform, and developing effective coalitions to improve the City's ability to advance its legislative agenda, Finally, the firm has a proven ability to identify and secure funds from a variety of state resources to support municipal projects, During the past two years in which the firm has represented Chula Vista, they succeeded in their efforts to protect a critical revenue stream for the City-- the property tax generated by the South Bay Power Plant, This resource provides more than $300,000 each year to the City's general fund, and will provide millions in annual revenue should a new power (-&-. PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11/26/02 plant be built to replace the current facility on the Chula Vista bayfront, They also played a key role in moving a $298,000 grant for the Chula Vista Nature Center through the State Parks and Recreation Department where it had been stalled for months, Fiscal issues for the coming yea'r will include: a renewed attempt to engage the Governor and Legislature in the effort to improve the State/local government fiscal relationship, keeping a spotlight on the need for correcting a flawed electric utility deregulation process, developing new coalitions to address growing concerns over labor-related issues and the impact of electronic commerce on traditional "bricks and mortar" businesses, protecting franchise fees from potential losses due to deregulation, and assisting the Chula Vista Nature Center in its efforts to increase the strength of its endowment program and reduce its dependency on City funding. Scope of Work The recommended contract designates Advocation, Inc, as the City/Agency's official legislative representative with the California State Legislature and various governmental agencies. Further, the agreement will include requirements that the City/Agency be provided with comprehensive legislative services including: 1, Review of all bills introduced in the California Legislature, informing the City/Agency of all State legislation affecting the City/Agency's primary interests, and forwarding advance copies of such bills to the City/Agency when not available electronically; 2, Attending all League of California Cities regular "city representative" meetings and briefings; 3, Tracking legislation on which the City/Agency has taken a position, maintaining bill records and notifying the City/Agency of pending or completed amendments to such bills; 4, Arranging meetings with legislative representatives for elected officials and City staff when necessary, and being prepared to participate in these meetings as required; 5, Performing customary duties of legislative advocacy and governmental affairs representation on behalf of the client to the best of their ability, experience and expertise; 6. Gathering data and providing information to the City/Agency on such matters as: a, State agency and department regulations, guidelines, directives, and other instruments of administrative policy that may impact City/Agency projects or operations; b. Funding opportunities for proposed City/Agency projects and maximizing use of all available State resources for financing programs and mandates; c, Hearings, reports and testimony of interest to the City/Agency; 7, Representing the City/Agency in meetings with state bodies, boards, commissions, and legislative bodies; 8, Developing legislative initiatives to assist in the implementation of the City/Agency's Legislative Program; 1-3 PAGE 4, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11 /26/02 9, Tracking and monitoring propositions and initiatives at the State level and keeping the City/Agency apprised of proposals that impact City Services, FISCAL IMPACT Advocation has agreed to provide their services at a monthly rate of $6,000, exclusive of expenses, The annual contract cost would not exceed $79,000 inclusive of expenses, A portion of this fee (35%) is paid by the City's Redevelopment Agency. This is based on the projected percentage of the lobbyist's time that is spent on redevelopment-related issues, Although the fiscal impacts of many of a lobbyist's efforts can be difficult to estimate, (e,g, issues of home rule, civil liability, land use control), past assistance from lobbying firms has provided substantial, concrete savings and benefits. In previous years this has included: $12 million in State funds for construction of a veterans home in Chula Vista, $4 million for legislative enactment and preservation of supplemental subventions, $750,000 for alternative fuel programs, and $400,000 for the Chula Vista Nature Center seawater system, $490,000 for renovation of Loma Verde Park Pool and $284,000 for improvements to Greg Rogers Park, J:\COMMDEV\STAFF,REP\ 11-26-02\Advocation Contract. doc (-ct RESOLUTION NO. (COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2002-_) JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ADVOCATION, INC. FOR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION FOR THE 2003-2004 LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR/CHAIR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WHEREAS, on December 31,2002, the current agreement with Advocation, Inc. for the provision of legislative representation in Sacramento expires; and WHEREAS, based on the firm's success in promoting Chula Vista's legislative agenda, staff recommends exercising the City's option to extend this contract; and WHEREAS, the effective period will be January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004, with three two-year renewal options (at the City's sole and unfettered discretion) remaining on the original Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby award a contract for legisiative representation to the firm of Advocation, Inc, for the period January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004, at a cost not to exceed $79,000 per year inclusive of expenses, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor/Chair is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency and the City of Chula Vista. Presented by Chris Salomone Director of Community Development J/commdev/resos/Advocation I-S FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ADVOCATION, INC. For Legislative Representation This agreement {"Agreement"), is entered into effective as of January I, 2003 ("Effective Date") by and between the City ofChula Vista and the Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula Vista (collective "City") and Advocation, Inc., a California corporation ("Consultant"), and is made with reference to the following facts: RECITALS Whereas, the City of Chula Vista has contracted for legislative representation since 1986; and, Whereas, on November 14, 2000 the city entered into an Agreement with Advocation, Inc, for Legislative Representation from the period of January 1,2001 through December 31, 2002; and, Whereas, the City provided for four two-year renewal options of this Agreement; and Whereas, the City staff have reviewed and evaluated the work of Advocation, Inc. during the past two years and finds the work to have met the needs and expectations of the City; and, Whereas, this first amended and restated agreement exercises first ofthe two-year renewal options; and, Whereas, Consultant warrants and represents that they are experienced and staffed in a manner such that they can prepare and deliver the services required of Consultant to City within the time frames herein provided all in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City and Consultant do hereby mutually agree as follows: 1. Consultant's Duties A. General Duties Consultant shall perform all of the services described on the attached Exhibit A, Paragraph 7, entitled "General Duties"; and, C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Agmt Advocation.doc 1 1- ~ B. Scope of Work and Schedule In the process of performing and delivering said "General Duties", Consultant shall also perform all of the services described in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, entitled" Scope of Work and Schedule", not inconsistent with the General Duties, according to, and within the time frames set forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, and deliver to City such Deliverables as are identified in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, within the time frames set forth therein, time being of the essence of this agreement. The General Duties and the work and deliverables required in the Scope of Work and Schedule shall be herein referred to as the "Defined Services" Failure to complete the Defined Services by the times indicated does not, except at the option of the City, operate to terminate this Agreement. C. Reductions in Scope of Work City may independently, or upon request from Consultant, from time to time reduce the Defined Services to be performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. Upon doing so, City and Consultant agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction in the compensation associated with said reduction. D. Additional Services In addition to performing the Defined Services herein set forth, City may require Consultant to perform additional consulting services related to the Defined Services {"Additional Services"}, and upon doing so in writing, if they are within the scope of services offered by Consultant, Consultant shall perform same on a time and materials basis at the rates set forth in the "Rate Schedule" in Exhibit A, Paragraph II (C), unless a separate fixed fee is otherwise agreed upon, All compensation for Additional Services shall be paid monthly as billed, E, Standard of Care Consultant, in performing any Services under this agreement, whether Defined Services or Additional Services, shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations, F, Insurance Consultant represents that it and its agents, staff and subconsultants employed by it in connection with the Services required to be rendered, are protected against the risk of loss by the following insurance coverages, in the following categories, and to the limits specified, policies of which are issued by Insurance Companies that have a Best's Rating of "A, Class V" or better, or shall meet with the approval of the City: C:\Documents and Settings\colleenklMy Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda StatementsIFirst Amended and 2 Restated Agmt Advocation.doc j- ( Statutory Worker's Compensation insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance coverage in the amount set forth in the attached Exhibit A, Paragraph 9, Commercial General Liability insurance including Business Automobile Insurance coverage in the amount set forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 9, combined single limit applied separately to each project away from premises owned or rented by Consultant, which names City and Applicant as an Additional Insured, and which is primary to any policy which the City may otherwise carry ("Primary Coverage"), and which treats the employees of the City and Applicant in the same manner as members of the general public ("Cross-liability Coverage"), Errors and Omissions insurance, or Professional Liability Insurance, in the amount set forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 9, unless Errors and Omissions coverage is included in the General Liability policy, Any Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions must be approved separately as noted in Exhibit A, paragraph 9, G. Proof of Insurance Coverage. (1) Certificates oflnsurance. Consultant shall demonstrate proof of coverage herein required, prior to the commencement of services required under this Agreement, by delivery of Certificates of Insurance demonstrating same, and further indicating that the policies may not be canceled without at least thirty (30) days written notice to the Additional Insured, (2) Policy Endorsements Required. In order to demonstrate the Additional Insured Coverage, Primary Coverage and Cross-liability Coverage required under Consultant's CommerCial General Liability Insurance Policy, Consultant shall deliver a policy endorsement to the City demonstrating same, which shall be reviewed and approved by the Risk Manager, H. Security for Performance, Not Applicable 1. Business License Consultant agrees to obtain a business license from the City and to otherwise comply with Title 5 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Agmt Advocation.doc 3 I-rg 2, Duties of the City A, Consultation and Cooperation City shall regularly consult the Consultant for the purpose of reviewing the progress of the Defined Services and Schedule therein contained, and to provide direction and guidance to achieve the objectives of this agreement, The City shall permit access to its office facilities, files and records by Consultant throughout the term of the agreement, In addition thereto, City agrees to provide the information, data, items and materials set forth on Exhibit A, Paragraph 10, and with the further understanding that delay in the provision of these materials beyond 30 days after authorization to proceed, shall constitute a basis for the justifiable delay in the Consultant's performance of this agreement. B, Compensation Upon receipt of a properly prepared billing from Consultant submitted to the City periodically as indicated in Exhibit A, Paragraph 18, but in no event more frequently than monthly, on the day ofthe period indicated in Exhibit A, Paragraph 18, City shall compensate Consultant for all services rendered by Consultant according to the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph II, adjacent to the governing compensation relationship indicated by a "checkmark" next to the appropriate arrangement, subject to the requirements for retention set forth in paragraph 19 of Exhibit A, and shall compensate Consultant for out of pocket expenses as provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph 12, All billings submitted by Consultant shall contain sufficient information as to the propriety of the billing to permit the City to evaluate that the amount due and payable thereunder is proper, and shall specifically contain the City's account number indicated on Exhibit A, Paragraph 18 (C) to be charged upon making such payment. 3. Administration of Contract Each party designates the individuals ("Contract Administrators") indicated on Exhibit A, Paragraph 13, as said party's contract administrator who is authorized by said party to represent them in the routine administration of this agreement. 4, Term, A. Initial Term This Agreement shall terminate when the Parties have complied with all executory provisions hereof, 5, Liquidated Damages C:\Documents and Settings\colleenklMy Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and 4 Restated .Agmt Advocation.doc - 1- <f The provisions of this section apply if a Liquidated Damages Rate is provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph 14, It is acknowledged by both parties that time is of the essence in the completion of this Agreement- It is difficult to estimate the amount of damages resulting from delay in performance, The parties have used their judgment to arrive at a reasonable amount to compensate for delay, Failure to complete the Defined Services within the allotted time period specified in this Agreement shall result in the following penalty: For each consecutive calendar day in excess of the time specified for the completion of the respective work assignment or Deliverable, the consultant shall pay to the City, or have withheld from monies due, the sum of Liquidated Damages Rate provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph 14 ("Liquidated Damages Rate" ). Time extensions for delays beyond the consultant's control, other than delays caused by the City, shall be requested in writing to the City's Contract Administrator, or designee, prior to the expiration of the specified time, Extensions of time, when granted, will be based upon the effect of delays to the work and will not be granted for delays to minor portions of work unless it can be shown that such delays did or will delay the progress of the work. 6, Financial Interests of Consultant A. . Consultant is Designated as an FPPC Filer. If Consultant is designated on Exhibit A, Paragraph 15, as an "FPPC filer", Consultant is deemed to be a "Consultant" for the purposes of the Political Reform Act conflict of interest and disclosure provisions, and shall report economic interests to the City Clerk on the required Statement of Economic Interests in such reporting categories as are specified in Paragraph 15 of Exhibit A, or if none are specified, then as determined by the City Attorney, B, Decline to Participate Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant shall not make, or participate in making or in any way attempt to use Consultant's position to influence a governmental decision in which Consultant knows or has reason to know Consultant has a financial interest other than the compensation promised by this Agreement. Consultant shall have no interest in other projects or independent contracts which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance required by the City, In any case in which there may be potential conflict, Consultant shall notify the City in advance or as soon as reasonably possible, C:\Documents and Settings\colleenklMy Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda StatementsIFirst Amended and Restated Agmt Advocation.doc 5 (-tD Consultant agrees that prior to entering into contracts for consulting services with any parties, associations, or individuals other than the City, Consultant shall confer with the City to discuss the potential of conflict of interest created by the addition of such contracts. Should the City or the Consultant determine that a conflict of interest exists regarding legislative representation by the Consultant for any third party(s), the Consultant agrees to continue to represent the City without interruption and shall decline to represent any such third party. Consultant represents and warrants that its performance under this Agreement and this Section does not conflict with any existing or contemplated agreement with any other party and acknowledges that City is relying on this representation in entering into this Agreement. The City will not be responsible for any cost borne by the Consultant as a result of this Section and Consultant agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold City harmless against any costs of liabilities incurred by City in connection herewith. Consultant may not conduct or solicit any business for any party to this Agreement, or for any third party which may be in conflict with Consultant's responsibilities under this Agreement, except with the written permission of the City. C. Search to Determine Economic interests. Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant warrants and represents that Consultant has diligently conducted a search and inventory of Consultant's economic interests, as the term is used in the regulations promulgated by the Fair Political Practices Commission, and has determined that Consultant does not, to the best of Consultant's knowledge, have an economic interest which would conflict with Consultant's duties under this agreement. D. Promise Not to Acquire Conflicting Interests. Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant further warrants and represents that Consultant will not acquire, obtain, or assume an economic interest during the term of this Agreement which would constitute a conflict of interest as prohibited by the Fair Political Practices Act. E. Duty to Advise of Conflicting Interests. Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant further warrants and represents that Consultant will immediately advise the City Attorney of City if Consultant learns of an economic interest of Consultant's which may result in a conflict of interest for the purpose of the Fair Political Practices Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder. C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Agmt Advocation.doc 6 (- (( F. Specific Warranties Against Economic Interests. Consultant warrants and represents that neither Consultant, nor Consultant's immediate family members, nor Consultant employees or agents ("Consultant Associates") presently have any interest, directly or indirectly, whatsoever in any property which may be the subject matter ofthe Defined Services, or in any property . within 2 radial miles from the exterior boundaries of any property which may be the subject matter of the Defined Services, ("Prohibited Interest"), other than as listed in Exhibit A, Paragraph 15. Consultant further warrants and represents that no promise of future employment, remuneration, consideration, gratuity or other reward or gain has been made to Consultant or Consultant Associates in connection with Consultant's performance of this Agreement. Consultant promises to advise City of any such promise that may be made during the Term of this Agreement, or for 12 months thereafter. Consultant agrees that Consultant Associates shall not acquire any such Prohibited Interest within the Term of this Agreement, or for 12 months after the expiration of this Agreement, except with the written permission of City. Consultant may not conduct or solicit any business for any party to this Agreement, or for any third party which may be in conflict with Consultant's responsibilities under this Agreement, except with the written permission of City. 7. Hold Harmless Consultant shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers and employees, from and against all claims for damages, liability, cost and expense (including without limitation attorneys' fees) arising out ofthe conduct of the Consultant, or any agent or employee, subcontractors, or others in connection with the execution of the work covered by this Agreement, except only for those claims arising from the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the City, its officers, or employees. Consultant's indemnification shall include any and all costs, expenses, attorneys' fees and liability incurred by the City, its officers, agents, or employees in defending against such claims, whether the same proceed to judgment or not. Further, Consultant at its own expense shall, upon written request by the City, defend any such suit or action brought against the City, its officers, agents, or employees. Consultants' indemnification of City shall not be limited by any prior or subsequent declaration by the Consultant. 8. Termination of Agreement for Cause If, through any cause, Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner Consultant's obligations under this Agreement, or if Consultant shall violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination and C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Agrnt Advocation.doc 7 (_/2- specifying that the termination is effective immediately. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by Consultant shall, at the option of the City, become the property of the City, and Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of Notice of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused City by Consultant's breach. F or purposes of this Agreement, in the event of Consultant's breach hereof, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies to which the City may be entitled, City shall have the right to recover monetary damages which shall include fa) Liquidated Damages in accordance with the terms of Section 5 this agreement and Section 14 of Exhibit A for each day that the City, as a result of City's termination of this Agreement for cause, City is not being provided the Defined Services hereunder, subject to City's good farther efforts to contract with an alternate consultant and (b )such additional monetary damages to which the City may be entitled. 9. Errors and Omissions In the event that the City Administrator determines that the Consultants' negligence, errors, or omissions in the performance of work under this Agreement has resulted in expense to City greater than would have resulted if there were no such negligence, errors, omissions, Consultant shall reimburse City for any additional expenses incurred by the City. Nothing herein is intended to limit City's rights under other provisions of this agreement. 10. Termination of Agreement for Convenience of City City may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, by giving specific written notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of such termination. In that event, all finished and unfinished documents and other materials described hereinabove shall, at the option of the City, become City's sole and exclusive property. If the Agreement is terminated by City as provided in this paragraph, Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents and other materials to the effective date of such termination. Consultant hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or compensation arising under this Agreement except as set forth herein. 11. Assignability The services of Consultant are personal to the City, and Consultant shall not assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation), without prior written consent of City. C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Agmt Advocation.doc 8 /-/3 12. Ownership, Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems and any other materials or properties produced under this Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive property of City. No such materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be subject to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Consultant in the United States or in any other country without the express written consent of City. City shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose (except as may be limited by the provisions of the Public Records Act), distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in part, any such reports, studies, data, statistics, forms or other materials or properties produced under this Agreement. 13. Independent Contractor City is interested only in the results obtained and Consultant shall perform as an independent contractor with sole control of the manner and means of performing the services required under this Agreement. City maintains the right only to reject or accept Consultant's work products. Consultant and any of the Consultant's agents, employees or representatives are, for all purposes under this Agreement, an independent contractor and shall not be deemed to be an employee of City, and none of them shall be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled including but not limited to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, injury leave or other leave benefits. Therefore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax, social security tax or any other payroll tax, and Consultant shall be solely responsible for the payment of same and shall hold the City harmless with regard thereto. 14. Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising out of this agreement, against the City unless a claim has first been presented in writing and filed with the City and acted upon by the City in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as same may from time to time be amended, the provisions of which are incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, and such policies and procedures used by the City in the implementation of same. Upon request by City, Consultant shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the purpose of resolving any dispute over the terms of this Agreement. 15. Attorney's Fees Should a dispute arising out of this Agreement result in litigation, it is agreed that the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs incurred in the defense of the claim, including costs and attorney's fees. C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated .Agmt Advocation.doc 9 (-1'/ 16. Statement of Costs In the event that Consultant prepares a report or document, or participates in the preparation of a report or document in performing the Defined Services, Consultant shall include, or cause the inclusion of, in said report or document, a statement of the numbers and cost in dollar amounts of all contracts and subcontracts relating to the preparation of the report or document. 17. Miscellaneous A. Consultant not authorized to Represent City Unless specifically authorized in writing by City, Consultant shall have no authority to act as City's agent to bind City to any contractual agreements whatsoever. B. Consultant is Real Estate Broker and/or Salesman If the box on Exhibit A, Paragraph 16 is marked, the Consultant and/or their principals is/are licensed with the State of California or some other state as a licensed real estate broker or salesperson. Otherwise, Consultant represents that neither Consultant, nor their principals are licensed real estate brokers or salespersons. C. Notices All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any party shall be deemed to have been 9roperly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to such party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt requested, at the addresses identified herein as the places of business for each of the designated parties. D. Entire Agreement This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated herein, embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except by an instrument in writing executed by the party against which enforcement of such amendment, waiver or discharge is sought. E. Capacity of Parties Each signatory and party hereto hereby warrants and represents to the other party that it has legal authority and capacity and direction from its principal to enter into this Agreement, and that all resolutions or other actions have been taken so as to enable it to enter into this Agreement. C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Agmt Advocation.doc 10 /-(s- F. Governing LawN enue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only in the federal or state courts located in San Diego County, State of California, and if applicable, the City of Chula Vista, or as close thereto as possible. Venue for this Agreement, and performance hereunder, shall be the City of Chula Vista. C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Agmt Advocation.doc (-Ire, 11 Signature Page to Agreement between City of Chula Vista and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista and Advocation, Inc. for Legislative Representation IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date thereby indicating that they have read and understood same, and indicate their full and complete consent to its terms: CITY OF CHULA VISTA By: Shirley Horton, Mayor ATTEST: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Susan Bigelow, City Clerk By: Shirley Horton, Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: John Kaheny, City Attorney ADVOCATION, INC. By: C}A~ 'i:{. C~ Name: C-hd'(\-eS L. Cot~ Title: ~r"s\MV'--l C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Agmt Advocation.doc 12 (-11 Exhibit A To First Amended and Restated Agreement between City of Chula Vista & Redevelopment Agency of City of Chula Vista And Advocation, Inc. I. Effective Date of Agreement: January 1, 2003 2. City-Related Entity: (X) City of Chula Vista, a municipal chartered corporation of the State of California (X) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, a political subdivision of the State of California ("City") 3. Place of Business for City: City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 4. Consultant: Advocation, Inc. 5. Business Form of Consultant: () Sole Proprietorship () Partnership (X) Corporation 6. Place of Business, Telephone and Fax Number of Consultant: 1121 L Street, Suite 610 Sacramento, California 95814 Voice Phone: (916) 447-8229 Fax Phone: (916) 447-3447 7. General Duties: To provide legislative representation in Sacramento for the City in order to augment the City's existing relationship with legislators and policy administrators, as well as to maintain a high level of effective advocacy with the Legislative and Executive branches of State government. C:\Documents and Settings\coUeenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Advocation Exhibit A.doc 1 /- l'i 8. Scope of Work and Schedule: A. Detailed Scope of Work: 1. Perform those duties customarily performed by legislative advocates and governmental affairs representatives on behalf of the City and, in doing so, abide by the City's adopted Legislative Program and City Council Policy #300-01 as currently in force or as they may be amended. 2. As directed, represent the City in meetings or hearings with State agencies, boards, commissions or other legislative bodies and the League of California Cities, as well as testify on behalf of the City soong same. 3. As directed and otherwise guided by the City's adopted Legislative Program, research and provide information to the City on (a) State laws or proposed legislation, (b) legislative hearings, reports and testimony, (c) State regulations and/or policies which could affect City operations, (d) funding opportunities for proposed and existing City projects, (e) technical memoranda or reports impacting City operations. 4. Develop strategies to implement successfully the City's adopted Legislative Program and, with City's approval, implement said strategies. . 5. Provide sufficient support to lobby aggressively an average of at least 3-4 major priority issues at any given time, along with at least 6-7 lesser priorities. Support would include proactively identifying potential legislative vehicles relating to those topics and advocating the City's position with appropriate legislators or other officials to bring about favorable consideration of these proposals. 6. Monitor and provide the City with copies of all bills (as introduced or amended) or proposals pertaining to issues of concern or interest to the City, particularly those affecting or relating to the City's Legislative Program. 7. Track said legislation and provide the City with advance notice, to the City's satisfaction, of hearings or critical actions relating to those bills or issues in which the City has expressed an interest. 8. Prepare and deliver letters, as directed by the City, to appropriate committees and members of the State Legislature, as well as to executive departments and/or State officials. C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Advocation Exhibit A.doc 2 (-/9 9. On those bills being tracked by the City, provide written, weekly status reports and written end-of-year reports, including amendments, committee assignments, hearing and voting information and other relevant data. 10. Prepare briefing materials, provide briefings/meeting space and arrange appointments for Councilmembers and City staff when those individuals travel to Sacramento in furtherance of the City's Legislative Program. 11. Provide information and/or resources, as available, pertaining to State and regional agencies, (and, as reasonably available, pertaining to Federal agencies and legislation) as they affect the City's Legislative Program. 12. Draft appropriate bill language {text) and/or identify appropriate legislative or administrative vehicles (e.g. spot bills, budget/trailer bills, discretionary action at an agency level, etc.) to carry out the City's legislative goals. 13. At least four times per year, provide a briefing at a regularly scheduled City Councilor Redevelopment Agency meeting on the status of efforts in Sacramento on Chula Vista's behalf and the general state of State legislative and executive activities. B. Date for Commencement of Consultant Services: (X) Same as Effective Date of Agreement C. Dates or Time Limits for Delivery of Deliverables: Deliverables shall be as provided for in Detailed Scope of Work. D. Date for completion of all Consultant services: December 31, 2004 (unless extended per Council action). E. City renewal options: The term of this agreement shall be extended for a maximum of three additional two-year terms. Each such two-year option shall be at the City's sole and unfettered discretion, subject to approval by the City Council and Agency Board. C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Advocation Exhibit Adoc 3 I - )....0 9. Insurance Requirements: (X) Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance (X) Employer's Liability Insurance coverage: $1,000,000. (X) Commercial General Liability Insurance: $1,000,000. (X) Deductibles and SelfInsured Retentions must be approved separately by the City 10. Materials Required to be Supplied by City to Consultant: Current Legislative Program (as adopted/amended each year by the City Council) Current Council Policy (#300-01 or as amended) on legislative matters Names and phone numbers of appropriate City staff City position on specified legislation City correspondence or other materials to be delivered or advocated by Consultant 11. Compensation: A. (X) Single Fixed Fee Arrangement. F or performance of all of the Defined Services by Consultant as herein required, City shall pay a single fixed fee in the amounts and at the times or milestones or for the Deliverables set forth below: Single Fixed Fee Amount: 12 equal monthly payments of: $72,000, payable as follows: $6,000 with materials or other expenses reimbursed as provided herein below. 12. Materials Reimbursement Arrangement For the cost of out of pocket expenses incurred by Consultant in the performance of services herein required, City shall pay Consultant up to $583/month or $7,000 annually for the expenses set forth below: (X) Copies (X) Travel (X) Printing (X) Postage (X) Delivery (X) Long Distance Telephone Charges (X) Other Actual Identifiable Direct Costs: Bill Room copy service Computerized bill tracking service C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and . 4 Restated Advocation Exhibit Adoc I-,;}.. ( 13. Contract Administratorslkey personnel: City: City Manager or designee, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 691-5031 Consultant: Charles L. Cole, President, Advocation, Inc. 1121 L Street, suite 610 Sacramento, CA (916) 447-8229 Consultant acknowledges and agrees that City considers the above-referenced individual to be the individual whose employment by Consultant is the primary basis for City's contracting with Consultant hereunder. Accordingly, Consultant represents that it is Consultant's current intent that such identified persons shall remain employed with Consultant for the term of this Agreement and that such parties shall be actively involved in the performance of the Defined Services hereunder. Consultant agrees that it will not transfer or remove such person from this proj ect without the prior written permission or direction of City, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Any such change without the prior written consent of the City Council shall be deemed null and void and constitute a material breach of this Agreement. 14. Liquidated Damages Rate: () $500 per day. eX) Other: In lieu of an amount per day, liquidated damages shall consist of the lump sum of $6,000 or the current monthly rate, whichever is greater. 15. Statement of Economic Interests, Consultant Reporting Categories, per Conflict ofInterest Code: (X) Not Applicable. Not an FPPC Filer. () FPPC Filer () Category No. 1. Investments and sources of income. () Category No.2. Interests in real property. () Category No.3. Investments, interest in real property and sources of income subject to the regulatory, permit or licensing authority of the department. C:\Documents and SettingslcolleenklMy DocumentslColleen\2002\Agenda StatementsIFirst Amended and 5 Restated Advocation Exhibit A.doc I-.)..~ . () Category No.4. Investments in business entities and sources of income which engage in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property. () Category No.5. Investments in business entities and sources of income of the type which, within the past two years, have contracted with the City of Chula Vista (Redevelopment Agency) to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment. () Category No.6. Investments in business entities and sources of income of the type which, within the past two years, have contracted with the designated employee's department to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment. () Category No.7. Business positions. (X) List "Consultant Associates" interests in real property within 2 radial miles of Project Property, if any: 16. ( ) Consultant is Real Estate Broker and/or Salesman 17. Permitted Subconsultants: As City is relying on the personal services of the staff of Advocation, Inc. subconsultants shall not be permitted without prior City approval, which approval shall be at City's sole discretion. 18. Bill Processing: A. Consultant's Billing to be submitted for the following period oftime: (X) Monthly () Quarter! y () Other: B. Day of the Period for submission of Consultant's Billing: () First of the Month (X) 15th Day of each Month () End of the Month C:\Documents and Settings\colleenk\My Documents\Colleen\2002\Agenda Statements\First Amended and Restated Advocation Exhibit A.doc 6 (-:l..3 C. City's Account Number(s): 05300-6401,31710-6501,60200-6501, 61110_6501,61120-6501,62100-6501,63100-6501 19. Security for Performance () Performance Bond, $ () Letter of Credit, $ () Other Security: Type: Amount: $ () Retention. If this space is checked, then notwithstanding other provisions to the contrary requiring the payment of compensation to the Consultant sooner, the City shall be entitled to retain, at their option, either the following "Retention Percentage" or "Retention Amount" until the City determines that the Retention Release Event, listed below, has occurred: ( ) ( ) Retention Percentage: Retention Amount: $ % Retention Release Event: () Completion of All Consultant Services () Other: C:\Docurnents and Settings\colleenklMy Docurnents\Colleen\2002\Agenda StaternentsIFirst Amended and Restated Advocation Exhibit A.doc 7 I-~ 'f PAGE 1, ITEM NO.: cJ... MEETING DATE: 11/26/02 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAN SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR L\A--tn.~ / . REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ur"vp' 4/5TH5 VOTE: YE5 D NO 0 BACKGROUND In an effort to extend economic development tools throughout commercial areos in the western port of Chula Visto, Redevelopment Agency staff is proposing a redevelopment plan amendment to the existing Bayfront, Town Centre I, Town Centre II, Otay Valley, and Southwest Redevelopment Project Areas ("Amendment"). The proposed Amendment would incorporate the following: 1) Merge the Redevelopment Pions for the Boyfront, Town Centre I, Town Centre II, Otoy Valley, and Southwest Redevelopment Projects to create the Merged Chula Visto Redevelopment Project and Project Area ("Merged Project Area"); 2) Add opproximately 528 acres of noncontiguous commercially and industrially zoned property in west Chula Vista into the Merged Project Area, as depicted and described on Exhibit A (the "Added Area"); 3) Establish an amended and restated Redevelopment Plan for the Merged Project Area to aggregate tax increment revenues among the constituent redevelopment project areas, establish uniform redevelopment plan policies, and potentially designate distinct planning areas tailored to serve the needs of the various components of the Merged Project Areo. The low would preserve each constituent redevelopment project's occounting, tax shoring formulas, and limitotions. The Preliminary Plan forms the framework within which the final Redevelopment Plan Amendment will be developed. The Preliminary Plan describes the proposed Amendment, the boundaries of the existing Project Area and proposed Added Area, and generally shows how the Amended Redevelopment Plan would conform to the City's General Pion and achieves redevelopment objectives of the Agency. This Plan is being presented to the Redevelopment Agency for considerotion os a first step in the opproval process. Approval of this Preliminary Plan permits Agency staff and consultants to proceed with the preparation of an Amended and Restated ~ - ( PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11 /26/02 Redevelopment Plan for Planning Commission, Redevelopment Agency and City Council consideration next spring. RECOMMENDATION Thot the Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution opprovlng the Preliminary Plan for the Redevelopment Projects Amendment and Merger. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION The Plonning Commission will review the proposed Preliminary Pion at its meeting of November 20. 2002. A verbol report will be given tonight to the Agency on the Commission's decision. DISCUSSION Law Reauirements Redevelopment Law prescribes a process to undertake this Amendment, which tokes opproximately eight months. The Planning Commission participates at specific intervols of the Amendment process. The first Planning Commission action is to formulate a Preliminary Plan and designate boundaries of the proposed expansion areas. The Planning Commission is to approve and submit the Preliminory Plan to the Agency. Approval of the Preliminary Plan permits the Agency to prepare on Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the proposed merged Project Area. The resolution provides for the Agency's approval of the accompanying Preliminary Plan. The Proposed Meraer The Agency currently has five separate redevelopment plans that were adopted between 1974 and 1998. The policies within these plans differ os Redevelopment Law, as well as the Agency's procedures and practices, hove changed over time. As a result, administration of the plans can be difficult due to these inconsistencies. In addition, Redevelopment Low generally prohibits redevelopment agencies to shift tax increment revenues between project areas, unless the areas are merged by 0 plan amendment. Presently, the Agency has two merged project areas (the Bayfront and Town Centre I Merged Project Area, and the Town Centre II, Otay Valley, and Southwest Merged Project Areo). While tax increment revenues can be shared within the two merged project areas, the Agency currently does not have the outhority to reallocate funds between the merged project areas. The financial merits of merging all of the project areas into a single merged areo are mony. First, the Agency's reporting activities are reduced to a single project area, making administration more efficient. Second, tox increment revenues can be ollocated anywhere in the project areos as needs arise, thereby permitting greater flexibility in financing implementation octivities. Finally, project implementation activities are streamlined, such as instances where a public improvement project odjoins more thon one project area. Unless project areas are merged, the d..-d-. PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11/26/02 Agency may find it difficult to undertake some public improvements if one project orea lock the resources to contribute its share of the costs. To preserve the plonning districts within the constituent areas of the existing project areas, the Amendment would also designate five separate planning areas within the Merged Project Area, generally coinciding with the existing Project Area boundaries. The Proposed Expansion At the some time as merging all project areas for finoncial purposes, the Agency is proposing to add 22 non-contiguous areas, comprising opproximotely 528 acres, to the existing project areas (Exhibit A). Since not all of the Chula Vista older commercial areas are within one of the redevelopment areas, limitations in the redevelopment plans could constrain the Agency's ability to complete future redevelopment projects in the five existing redevelopment project areas. In 2001, Agency staff ond the consultant conducted an onalysis to identify areas of blighting conditions that would quolify far redevelopment as well as areas that would be required for effective and coordinated redevelopment build-out of the Project Areas. Based upon that preliminary analysis, the proposed expansion areas were developed. These areas are generally characterized by concentration of blighting conditions such os unsafe and unhealthy buildings, incompatible use, factors that hinder the economicolly viable use, abnormally low leose rotes and high vacancies, depreciating values and impoired investment, excess of adult businesses, and high crime rates were identified along older retail and industrial commerciol areos on Broadway ond Third Avenue (not already in a redevelopment project area). During the next phase, these properties will be further analyzed and the final boundaries established for Council consideration. The Added Area also includes property in the West Fairfield area currently in the jurisdiction of the City of San Diego. The City is in the process of analyzing the merits of annexing this property as part of a comprehensive onnexation analysis with the City of San Diego for several properties in the Otay River Valley. Staff will work with San Diego representotives over the next several months to delegate the redevelopment outhority of this area to the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency while this annexation is in process. Purpose of Preliminary Plan The primary purpose of a preliminary plan is to generally outline the redevelopment policies that will ultimately be incorporated into the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan. More specifically, the attached Preliminary Plan describes the following: . The boundaries of the proposed merged project orea as amended with the Added Area; . A general statement of land uses, layout of principol streets, population densities, ond building intensities and standords proposed os a basis for redevelopment of the project area; . A description of how the purpose of the Law would be attained through the redevelopment of the project orea; ~-3 PAGE 4, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11/26/02 . A stotement that the proposed Amendment is consistent with the community's general plan; and . A general description of the impact of the proposed Amendment upon the Added Area's residents and surrounding neighborhoods. Adoption of the ottached Preliminory Pion permits Agency staff and redevelopment consultants to move forward with the appropriate notices and document preparation octivities with respect to the adoption. Over the next few months, Agency staff and redevelopment consultonts will discuss and define targeted redevelopment efforts and will provide a draft Amended and Restated Redevelopment Pion. This Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan will be brought bock to the Planning Commission for its recommendation in spring 2003, prior to the City Council's consideration of adoption of the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Pion in June 2003. FISCAL IMPACT Approvol of the proposed Preliminary Plan do not have direct fiscal impacts. However, opproval of the proposed amendment and merger in the next few months will have a positive impact on the Agency's finances and its ability to undertake future redevelopment activities. Approval of the Preliminary Pion being presented to the Agency at tonight's meeting represents another step in the process leading to the consummation of the amendment and merger. H:\HOME\COMMDEV\MASTERS\AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT.doc ~-c./- RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAN TO TAXING AGENCIES AND OFFICIALS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista ("City Council") adopted Ordinance No. 1541 on July 16, 1974, approving and establishing the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayfront Redevelopment Project, and the City Council has since amended said Redevelopment Plan on July 17, 1979 by Ordinance No. 1872, on April 22, 1986 by Ordinance No. 2146, on January 4, 1994 by Ordinance No. 2585, on November 8, 1994 by Ordinance No. 2608, on July 7, 1998 by Ordinance No. 2734 ("Bayfront Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1691 on July 6,1976, approving and establishing the Redevelopment Plan for the Town Centre No. I Redevelopment Project, and the City Council has since amended said Redevelopment Plan on July 17, 1979 by Ordinance No. 1872, on April 22, 1986 by Ordinance No. 2146, on January 4, 1994 by Ordinance No. 2585, on November 8, 1994 by Ordinance No. 2609, on July 7, 1998 by Ordinance No. 2735 ('Town Centre I Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1827 on August IS, 1978, approving and establishing the Redevelopment Plan for the Town Centre No. II Redevelopment Project, and the City Council has since amended said Redevelopment Plan on May 19, 1987 by Ordinance No. 2207, on July 19, 1988 by Ordinance No. 2274, on November 8, 1994 by Ordinance No. 2610, on August 22, 2000 by Ordinance No. 2817 ("Town Centre II Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2059 on December 29, 1983, approving and establishing the Redevelopment Plan for Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project, and the City Council has since amended said Redevelopment Plan on November 8, 1994 by Ordinance No. 2611, August 22, 2000 by Ordinance No. 2818 ("Otay Valley Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2420 on November 27, 1990, approving and establishing the Redevelopment Plan for the Southwest Redevelopment Project, and the City Council has since amended said Redevelopment Plan on July 9, 1991 by Ordinance No. 2467, on November 6,1994 by Ordinance No. 2612, and on August 22, 2000 by Ordinance No. 2819 ("Southwest Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2002-267 designating an expanded redevelopment survey area ("Survey Area") to determine if a formation of a redevelopment project area or project areas, or an amendment area or amendment areas, were feasible; and WHEREAS, staff, legal counsel, and consultants have reviewed the Survey Area and preliminarily determined that approximately 400 acres of territory ("Added Area") could meet the necessary requirements for a redevelopment project area as provided in the California Community Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et ~.; and d--~ WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista ("Agency") desires to amend and merge the Bayfront Redevelopment Plan, Town Centre I Redevelopment Plan, Town Centre II Redevelopment Plan, Otay Valley Redevelopment Plan, and Southwest Redevelopment Plan, and include the Added Area in the proposed Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Area ("Amendment"); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista, in cooperation with the Agency, has formulated a Preliminary Plan for the Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of City of Chula Vista adopted Resolution No. on November 20, 2002, approving the Preliminary Plan for the Amendment and authorizing submittal of the Preliminary Plan to the Agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista as follows: I. The Preliminary Plan prepared for the Amendment, as submittal herewith and attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby accepted and approved. 2. Staff is 'authorized and directed to make such transmittals as may be required pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 33327, including a request to establish the 2002-03 equalized assessment roll as the base year valuation roll for the Added Areas to the Amendment. 3. Staff is authorized and directed to prepare a Redevelopment Plan for the Amendment. 4. Staff is authorized to prepare and deliver all necessary notices and materials to affected taxing entities and officials in the Project Area pursuant to Section 33327 and 33328. Presented by Approved as to form by Chris Salomone Community Development Director J:ICOMMDEVIRESOSIPreliminary Plan.doc [11/21/2002 11 :55 AM .;2,-Cc:> EXHIBIT A Redevelopment Projects Amendment and Merger Preliminary Plan November 18, 2002 Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, California 91910 Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. 217 North Main Street, Suite 300 Santa Ana, California 92701-4822 Phone: (714) 541-4585 Fax: (714) 836-1748 E-Mail: info@webrsg.com .J.. - 7 Preliminary Plan Redevelopment Projects Amendment and Merger Table of Contents I ntraduction ............................................................................... 1 Merged Project Area Location and Description ........................2 General Statement of Proposed Planning Elements................. 3 Land Uses....................................................................................................... 3 General Statement of Proposed Layout of Principal Streets.................... 4 General Statement of Proposed Population Densities.............................. 4 General Statement of Proposed Building Intensities................................. 5 General Statement of Proposed Building Standards................................. 5 Attainment of the Purposes of the Redevelopment Law.......... 5 Consistency with the General Plan of the City......................... 6 General Impact of the Proposed Project upon the Residents of the Merged Project Area and Surrounding Neighborhoods ...... 6 Exhibit A - Merged Project Area Map and Legal Description... 7 J\COMMDEVlTAPIA\PRQJECTS\BIG AMENDMENTlPRELlMINARY PLAN - NOV 18 02.DOC d.-f Preliminary Plan Redevelopment Projects Amendment and Merger Introduction This document is the Preliminary Plan ("Plan") for the proposed amendment and merger of the Agency's five existing redevelopment projects ("Amendment"). Its purpose is to provide a general description of the contemplated redevelopment amendment, and to designate the boundaries of proposed areas to be added to the existing redevelopment project areas ("Added Area"). If this Plan is approved by the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency ("Agency"), the Agency would commence a process to amend the five redevelopment plans as follows: 1) Merge the Redevelopment Plans for the Bayfront, Town Centre I, Town Centre II, Otay Valley, and Southwest Redevelopment Projects to create the Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project and Project Area ("Merged Project Area"); 2) Add approximately 522 acres of generally the noncontiguous commercially and industrially areas in west Chula Vista into the Merged Project Area, as depicted and described on Exhibit A (the "Added Area") [The Merged Project Area as amended to add the Added Area is hereinafter referred to as the Amended Merged Project Area]; 3) Reestablish the Agency's authority to use eminent domain on nonresidential property in the Town Centre II and Otay Valley Constituent project areas; 4) Establish an amended and restated Redevelopment Plan for the Amended Merged Project Area to aggregate tax increment revenues among the constituent redevelopment project areas and establish uniform redevelopment plan policies. Under the California Redevelopment Law, each of the five constituent redevelopment project areas would preserve its own accounting, tax sharing formulas, and limitations. In accordance with Section 33324 of the California Community Redevelopment Law ("Law"), this Plan must: ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. PAGE 1 .;).-9 AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER · Describe the boundaries of the Amended Merged Project Area; . Contain a general statement of land uses and of the layout of principal streets, population densities, building intensities and standards proposed as the basis for the redevelopment of the Amended Merged Project Area; · Show how the purposes of the Law would be attained by redevelopment of the Amended Merged Project Area; · Show how the proposed redevelopment of the Amended Merged Project Area is consistent with the community's general plan; and · Describe, generally, the impact of the project upon residents of the Amended Merged Project Area and surrounding neighborhoods. Merged Project Area Location and Description With the exception of the 32-acre West Fairfield property, the Amended Merged Project Area is located in the City of Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. The West Fairfield property, located generally west of Bay Boulevard between Palomar Avenue and Main Street, is currently within the jurisdiction of the City of San Diego. (The City of Chula Vista is currently negotiating the terms for detachment and annexation of this property with the City of San Diego.) The Amended Merged Project Area includes many commercially and industrially zoned areas in west Chula Vista, as well as an area east of Interstate 805 along Main Street. The total area of the Amended Merged Project Area is 3,589 acres, or 11 % of the total area of the City of Chula Vista. The Amended Merged Project Area consists of the Agency's five existing redevelopment project areas, plus the Added Area, which consists of 522 acres of additional commercially and industrially area, generally located along the Broadway and Third Avenue in west Chula Vista. Table 1 presents a summary of the Amended Merged Project Area. ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. PAGE 2 ';<'-/0 AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER PROJECT AREA BREAKDOWN PROPOSED MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TABLE 1 Constituent Area Year(s) Total Parcels Established AcresQe General Plan Land Use Designations Bayfront (1) (2) Town Centre I (2) Town Centre II (3) (4 Otay Valley (3) Southwest (3) (5) New Area (6) TOrALS 1974; 1998 1976 1978; 1988 1983 1990; 1991 tbd 1,035 136 75 771 1,050 522 3,589 88 I, CV. IL. aSP, PRK, ROW, co 473 RH, CR, CO, RM, RLM, PRK, PO 42 CR.PO.CO.OSP.RM,PRK.RHM 112 IL, OSP. PO 1,219 RLM, IL, CMO. RM, CR, OSP, CT. ROW, PO, PRK, I, RH, PAC 1.244 CT, CR. RH. RLM, RM. CMO. RMH, IL, CV. co, PO, aSP, ROW 3,178 *The acreage is only an approximation. Notes: (1) Original 637-acre area established on July 16. 1974 by Ordinance No. 1541; 398 acres added by amendment adopted by Ordinance No. 2734 on July 7, 1998. (2) Bayfront and Town Centre J merged pursuant to special legislation (Article 15 of the Redevelopment Law) and Ordinance No. 1872 on July 17, 1979. (3) Town Centre II, Otay Valley and Southwest merged on August 22, 2000 by Ordinance Nos. 2817, 2818, and 2819, respectively. (4) Original 65-acre area (Chula Vista Shopping Center) established on August 15. 1978 by Ordinance No. 1827; 10 acres of noncontiguous property added in July 1988. (5) OriginaI1,040.acre area established on November 27, 1990 by Ordinance No. 2420; 10-acre amendment adopted on July 9, 1991 by Ordinance No.2467. (6) Tentatively scheduled to be established with Amendment and Merger in 2003. General Statement of Proposed Planning Elements This Preliminary Plan envisions that the planning elements to be contained in the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Amended Merged Project Area will be identical to the applicable provisions of the General Plan and all other state and local codes and guidelines, as they may be amended from time to time. Implementation of the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan may result in changes to existing land uses, in accordance with General Plan policies (and other applicable codes and guidelines), as such policies exist or are hereafter amended. Land Uses Within the proposed Amended Merged Project Area, land uses shall be those permitted by the General Plan, as they exist today or are hereafter amended. Currently, the General Plan permits the following uses in the Merged Project Area: . Commercial - Thoroughfare (CT) . Commercial - Retail (CR) . Residential High (RH) [18-27+ du/ac] ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. ~-f/ PAGE 3 AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER . Residential low-Medium (RlM) [3-6 du/ac] . Residential Medium (RM) [6-11 du/ac] . Mercantile and Office Commercial (CMO) . Residential Medium-High (RMH) [11/18 du/ac] . Industrial- General (Il) . Commercial - Visitor (CV) . Commercial Office (CO) . Public & Quasi Public (PQ) . Open Space, Agriculture & Reserve (aSP) . Right of Way (ROW) General Statement of Proposed Layout of Principal Sbeel$ The map in Exhibit A presents the principal streets within the Amended Merged Project Area. These include: Broadway, Third Avenue, Main Street, Palomar Street, C Street and Interstate 5. If a redevelopment plan is adopted for the Amended Merged Project Area, existing streets within the Amended Merged Project Area may be widened or otherwise modified and additional streets may only be created as necessary for proper pedestrian and/or vehicular circulation in a manner consistent with the General Plan. The layout of principal streets and those that may be developed in the future shall conform to the General Plan as currently adopted or hereafter amended. General Statement of Proposed Population Densities If the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Amended Merged Project Area is adopted, permitted densities within the Amended Merged Project Area will conform to the General Plan and zoning code, as currently adopted or as hereafter amended, and other applicable codes and ordinances. Implementation of the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan may result in changes to existing land uses that may result in changes to existing population densities in the Amended Merged Project Area, in accordance with General Plan policies (and other ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. ,;).., -I L.. PAGE 4 AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER applicable codes and guidelines); as such policies exist or are hereafter amended. General Statement of Proposed Building Intensities Building intensity shall be controlled by limits on the: · Percentage of the building site covered by the building (land coverage); . Size and location of the buildable area on the building site; and . Height of the building. The limits on building intensity shall be established in accordance with the provisions of the General Plan and zoning code, as they now exist or are hereafter amended. Implementation of the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan may result in changes to existing land uses that may result in changes to existing building intensities in accordance with General Plan policies (and other applicable codes and guidelines); as such policies exist or are hereafter amended. General Statement of Proposed Building Standards Building standards shall conform to the building requirements of applicable codes and ordinances. Implementation of the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan may result in changes to existing land uses that may result in changes to existing buildings in accordance with General Plan policies (and other applicable codes and guidelines); as such policies exist or are hereafter amended. Attainment of the Purposes of the Redevelopment Law The properties in the Merged Project Area were previously selected when each of the five constituent redevelopment plans were adopted because each of the five constituent redevelopment project areas were determined to be a blighted area as then defined by the Law. The properties included in the Added Area for the purposes of this Preliminary Plan will be more extensively evaluated and documented during the process of preparing the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan to evaluate the definitive inclusion of such properties within the Added Area identified in the proposed Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Amended Merged Project Area. Redevelopment of the Amended Merged Project Area would attain the purposes of the Law by alleviating blighting conditions that the private sector, acting alone, has not remedied. ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. ;z -(-3 PAGE 5 AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER The purposes of the Law would be attained by the proposed Amended Merged Project through the: · Participation of owners and tenants in the revitalization of their properties; · Replanning, redesign and development of undeveloped or underdeveloped areas which are stagnant or improperly utilized; and · Encouragement of modern, integrated development with improved pedestrian and vehicular circulation. Consistency with the General Plan of the City Because land uses, transportation, and other development standards incorporate existing General Plan policies, this Plan is consistent with the General Plan. This Plan does not propose to institute additional land use policies not otherwise permitted by the General Plan. General Impact of the Proposed Project upon the Residents of the Merged Project Area and Surrounding Neighborhoods Project impacts on residents within, and adjacent to, the proposed Amended Merged Project Area will generally be improved economic and physical conditions. Through the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan, the Agency desires to facilitate the redevelopment of the Amended Merged Project Area to better suit surrounding areas. Project development and implementation will be subject to further review and approval by the City Council, Planning Commission, Agency and other non-City environmental and taxing agencies. Further, the Agency will conduct a community outreach program during the plan amendment process and implementation phases to gain the continued insight and perspectives of affected property owners, business owners, residents, and other interested parties. ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. ,;;z - ( c.f PAGE 6 Preliminary Plan Redevelopment Projects Amendment and Merger Exhibit A - Merged Project Area Map and Legal Description ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. ~-(S PAGE 7 /), \ , \ ,,- \'\ \ \ .... .... .... .... .... .... .... n~tt+_' _m _,,'..n ~ DEJdMIngProjec:t"'- ~ ~2003AmendmentArM LiiaU EXHIBIT A un", \T --i ---~'\, , F=. -- - n~ jn._ \ \ \ - ,.,"- r-r---r----l ]8 \f?l dF-l r---, w m ~ ~ __n~ : .Jnc=, , , , , i/' PROPOSED AMENDED AND MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PAGE I, ITEM NO.: .3 MEETING DATE: 11-26-02 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR L-\J.~ (:.$ REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER 0f.v~ 7! 4/STHS VOTE: YES D NO 0 BACKGROUND As indicated in the related staff report on tonight's Agency agenda, Community Development staff has been working with the consulting firm of Rosenow Spevacek Group on the proposed exponsion and merger of the Redevelopment Project Areos located in the western part of the City. The proposed expansion orea includes properties with commercial and industrial zoning designations that are not currently in any of the five redevelopment areas. Although the expansion area is zoned commercial or industrial, it contains some properties that have residential uses occupied by low and moderate income persons. Therefore, 0 Project Area Committee must be formed and procedures for the formation and election of this committee are required pursuant to State redevelopment law. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council hold the required public hearing ond toke public testimony, if any, on the PAC Procedure; and That the City Council approve the resolution adopting the procedures for the formotion ond election of a Project Area Committee for the Redevelopment Projects Amendment ond Merger and calling for the formation of a Project Area Committee. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION No action is needed of the Plonning Commission on the PAC Formation Procedures. However, on November 20, 2002, the Planning Commission reviewed the Preliminary Plan for the redevelopment area expansion ond merger ond recommended its approval to the Redevelopment Agency. Tonight, .3 - f PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11-26-02 the Agency Board is considering the Commission's recommendotion on the proposed Preliminory Plan in a seporate action. DISCUSSION As a means to olleviote the existing blighting conditions ond to expand economic development tools within older retail and industriol areos in Chulo Vista, the Redevelopment Agency is considering adding commercial and industrial districts and merging them into one redevelopment project areo. The proposed exponsion orea includes properties currently outside of the five redevelopment oreas on Broadway, Third Avenue, E and H Streets; olso included are severo I properties located in the lower Sweetwater River Valley, and opproximately 36 ocres of land owned by the Fenton Compony located in the West Fairfield areo within the City of Son Diego boundory. Because the Amendment moy include the authority to acquire low and moderate-income properties by eminent domain within the Added Areo, the formotion of 0 project area committee ("PAC") is required by California Redevelopment Law. Law Requirements Redevelopment Law requires formation of a PAC for redevelopment pion amendments if the proposed amendment would do either of the following: 1) grant the Agency the right to acquire, by eminent domain, property where people reside, if thot property is in a project area, where a substantiol number of low ond moderate-income people reside, or 2) add territory in which a substantial number of low and moderate-income persons reside and authorize the use of eminent domain in the added territory on properties where people reside. Because there are a number of low and moderote-income people in the Added Areo, 0 PAC must be formed. It should be emphasized that the Agency has no plans to acquire any specific property by eminent domain at this time. In oddition, the eminent domain authority proposed by the Amendment only involves the Added Area; the existing Project Areas' lond assembly rights are not affected. PAC Formation Procedures Prior to forming 0 PAC, Section 33385 of the Law olso requires that the City Council adopt procedures to guide its formation. The proposed Procedure for the Formotion of a Project Area Committee ("PAC Procedure") is ottoched to the enclosed resolution for City Council consideration. The Law requires that residentiol owner-occuponts, residential tenonts, business owners, and representatives of existing community organizations/religious institutions within the Added Area be represented. Representation on the PAC is determined by the Low ond the number of persons in eoch cotegory in the Added Areo. It is recommended thot the PAC be composed of 7 members in the following categories: ..3-,;}..., PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11-26-02 Residential Owner-Occupant Residential Tenant Business Owner Community Organization Total 1 2 3 1 7 The primary role of the PAC is to provide input to the Agency on policy matters that deal with the planning and provision of residential facilities and replacement housing for those that may be displaced by implementation octivities. The PAC also provides input on other policy matters thot affect residents within the Added Area. During the plan adoption process, the PAC will review the Amendment and other documents and may choose to submit a report containing their recommendations to the Agency prior to the joint public hearing on the proposed Amendment, or may vote to recommend the approval of the Amendment. The PAC Procedure calls for the selection of PAC representatives through an election process. Also, pursuant to the Law, a notice will be published in the newspoper and a mailed notice will be sent to all property owners, residents, businesses ond community orgonizations within the Project Area. These notices will publicize the opportunity to serve on the PAC, and the meeting dates for the formation of the PAC. The election process will involve an informational meeting to acquaint the public with the PAC's responsibilities and election process, and to have the interested parties complete on application form indicating their willingness to serve on the PAC. A separate election meeting will then be held within two weeks thereafter. At a subsequent meeting, the City Council is requested to affirm the elected PAC representatives. It is proposed that staff and consultants be designated as the PAC's staff. FISCAL IMPACT Notification of the PAC information ond election meetings will be mailed to all residents, property owners, business owners and existing community orgonizations in the Added Area. This Notice will also be published in the newspaper. These noticing activities are anticipoted to cost approximately $5,000. J,\COMMDEV\STAFF.REP\ 11-26-02\CC PAC Formo!ion Procedures Report.doc ..3 -3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION AND ELECTION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMENDMENT AND MERGER AND CALLING FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista ("Agency") has proposed to amend and merge the Bayfront Constituent Plan, Town Centre I Constituent Plan, Town Centre II Constituent Plan, Otay Valley Constituent Plan, and Southwest Constituent Plan, and add approximately 400 acres of territory in the proposed Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Area ("Amendment"); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista ("City Council") and Agency have undertaken procedures for the adoption of the Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Amendment proposes to include certain territory ("Added Area") that will grant the authority to the Agency to acquire property by eminent domain; and WHEREAS, under Section 33385 of the California Community Redevelopment Law ("Law"), a Project Area Committee ("PAC") is to be formed with respect to the Amendment because the Added Area is believed by the Agency staff to contain a substantial number of low-income persons or moderate-income persons; and WHEREAS, Section 33385 of the Law also requires the City Council to adopt a procedure, by resolution, for the formation of a PAC and to adopt procedures regarding the election of PAC members. follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista as I. The document entitled "Procedure for the Formation and Election of the Project Area Committee for the Adoption for the Redevelopment Projects Amendment and Merger," a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," is hereby adopted as the procedure to be followed for the formation and election of the PAC for the proposed Amendment. The City Council calls upon the property owners, residents, businesses and eXlstmg community organizations within the proposed Added Area to form a Project Area Committee, as more fully described in the PAC Procedure. Presented by Approved as to form by , Chris Salomone Community Development Director J:\COMMDEV\RESOS\CC PAC Formation Procedures Reso.doc ~ -<I- EXHIBIT A Redevelopment Projects Amendment and Merger Procedure for Formation and Election of a Project Area Committee Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, California 91910 Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. 217 North Main Street, Suite 300 Santa Ana, California 92701 Phone: (714) 541-4585 Fax: (714) 836-1748 E-Mail: info@webrsg.com J-S I. [100] GENERAL A. [101] Purpose On November 20, 2002, the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista adopted the Preliminary Plan for the proposed Amendment and Merger of the City's five existing redevelopment project areas. In part, the Amendment and Merger would expand the size of the Merged Project Area by approximately 522 acres of commercial, industrial, and residential property in west Chula Vista. Within this Added Area, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista ("Agency") is proposing to include authority for the Agency to exercise the power of eminent domain, subject to all notices, procedures, hearings, and actions required by the California Eminent Domain Law, for future redevelopment projects involving land assembly. Because the Added Area appears to contain a substantial number of housing occupied by low and moderate-income households, a project area committee must be formed under Health and Safety Code Section 33385.3 so that residents and others within the Added Area may review the proposed Amendment and Merger prior to its consideration by the Agency Board and City Council. No specific property within the Added Area is proposed to be acquired by the Agency at this time. One purpose of the Amendment and Merger is to allow the Agency to continue to have the same authority to acquire property by eminent domain the Agency has had for the past 12 years. This document establishes procedures for formation of a project area committee ("PAC") for the Amendment and Merger. A map identifying the Added Area is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The procedures presented herein shall be used to govern formation and election of the PAC. B. [102] Authority Pursuant to Section 33385 of the California Community Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Section 3~.999EltHS;?:j"Redevelop~ent La\,\"} this , 0 1.- ~ () Procedure was approved and adopted on [1~~R~i\1ilHi~~.i by Resolution No. Lllll'~~~.... 'ju t...j 1 ~ l'i!~I~Ii~] of the City Council of the City of Chulr Vista after a duly noticed public hearing. , '" (pI 0'1.- !! \ v C. [103] Definitions For the purposes herein: 1) "Added Area" means the territory proposed to be added to the existing Bayfront, Town Centre I, Town Centre II, Otay Valley and Southwest Redevelopment Project Area, as shown on Exhibit A. - 1 - .3 - fe, 2) "Agency" means the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, a public body, corporate and politic, which exercises powers as a redevelopment agency under the Redevelopment Law. 3) "Business" means any lawful activity, whether or not carried on for profit, which is conducted within the Added Area, as further defined herein, for (i) the purchase, sale, lease, or rental of tangible or intangible personal property (a "Retail Business"); (ii) the manufacture, processing or marketing of products, commodities or any other personal property (a "Manufacturing Business"); or (iii) the sale of services to the public (a "Service Business"). Business also includes any property owner that is a Person, as further defined herein, who owns the real property in the Added Area, who does not use the real property for their primary residence. Such real property includes residential nonowner occupied property, industrial property, retail property, and other commercial property . 4) "City" means the City of Chula Vista, California, a municipal corporation. 5) "City Council" means the City Council of the City, exercising powers as the legislative body under the Redevelopment Law. 6) "Existing Community Organization" means any nonprofit association of persons organized for religious, entrepreneurial, scientific, educational, literary or other purposes, which conducts its regularly scheduled meetings within the boundaries of the Added Area and uses an address located within the Added Area for its office or headquarters. 7) "PAC Application" means the Statement of Interest and Qualifications enclosed herein as Exhibit "B." 8) "PAC Election" means the meeting to elect PAC members as described in Section 500 of this Procedure. 9) "Person" means, but is not limited to, an individual, household, family, proprietorship, partnership, business trust, joint venture, syndicate, corporation, or association. 10) "Procedure" means this Procedure for Formation and Election of a Project Area Committee, adopted by the City Council on November 26, 2002. 11) "Project" means the proposed merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project. - 2- .,3-7 12) "Project Area" means the merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Area as shown on Exhibit "A". 13) "Project Area Committee" or "PAC" means the committee formed and selected in accordance with Section 33385, et seQ., of the Redevelopment Law and the procedure set forth herein. 14) "Resident" means a Residential Owner-Occupant or Residential Tenant. 15) "Residential Owner-Occupant" means a person who owns a dwelling unit in the Added Area and occupies such dwelling unit as the person's permanent residence and usual place of abode. 16) "Residential Tenant" means a person who rents a dwelling unit in the Added Area pursuant to a rental agreement and has occupied such dwelling unit as a permanent residence and usual place of abode for not less than twenty-nine (29) days prior to the submittal of a completed PAC application as described in Section 501 herein. II. [200] PUBLIC MEETINGS A. [201] Meetings to: The Agency staff shall conduct at least one public informational meeting · Explain the establishment and functions of the PAC, and the opportunity to serve on the PAC. · Distribute and make available to each attendee: (i) a copy of Article 6.5 of the Redevelopment Law (Sections 33385-33388); (ii) a copy of Sections 33347.5 and 33366 of the Redevelopment Law; (iii) a copy of this procedure; (iv) a copy of the Preliminary Plan; (v) applications for PAC membership; and (vi) any other materials the Agency determines would be useful. Not less than fourteen (14) days following the informational meeting, a separate public meeting shall be conducted to elect members of the PAC. Both the informational and election meetings shall be held in the Added Area. The date, time and place of the informational and election meetings will be scheduled by the City Clerk, in accordance with the process more particularly set forth in Section 500, et seQ., herein. - 3 - ..a -f B. [202] Presentation of PAC to City Council The Agency shall present the results of the PAC Election to the City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council following the PAC Election, which date shall be announced at the PAC Election meeting. The City Council shall adopt a finding that all the relevant portions of this Procedure regarding the election were followed and shall determine the validity of any properly filed challenges to the PAC Election within the time required by law and as set forth in Section 606 of this Procedure. III. [300] NOTICE OF MEETINGS, HEARINGS, AND PLEBISCITES The Agency shall publish notice of all meetings, hearings, or plebiscites conducted by the Agency or the City Council, or on behalf of the City Councilor Agency, relative to the formation and selection of the PAC, and the opportunity to serve on the PAC in the same manner as specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 65090 of the Government Code. A. [301] Publication of Opportunity to Serve The Agency shall publicize the opportunity to serve on the PAC by mailing written notice of the opportunity to serve to all Residents, Businesses, and Existing Community Organizations in the Added Area. This notice shall be mailed by first-class mail at least thirty (30) days prior to the formation of the PAC; the notices may be addressed to "Occupant." B. [302] Publication of Notice The Agency shall publish notice of each meeting, hearing, or plebiscite relative to the formation and selection of the PAC at least one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least ten (10) days prior to the date for each meeting, hearing, or plebiscite. The notice shall include: (1) the date, time, and place of each meeting, hearing, or plebiscite, (2) the identity of the body conducting such meeting, hearing, or plebiscite, (3) a general explanation of the matters to be considered, (4) a general description of the Added Area, in text or by diagram, (5) a statement that a PAC will be formed for the Added Area, (6) a general description of the duties of PAC members, and (7) a general statement of the criteria for eligibility to vote for PAC members and serve on the PAC. C. [303] Notice by Mail The Agency shall mail written notice to all Residents, Businesses, and Existing Community Organizations in the Added Area of all meetings, hearings, or plebiscites conducted by, or on behalf of, the Agency or the City Council relative to the formation and selection of the PAC (following the approval of this Procedure). This - 4 - .3 -9 mailed notice requirement shall only apply if mailing addresses of all Residents, Businesses, Existing Community Organizations, or of all occupants, are obtainable by the Agency at a reasonable cost. The notice shall be mailed by first-class mail, but may be addressed to "occupant." In lieu of providing separate notice for each meeting, hearing, or plebiscite, the Agency may provide a single notice pursuant to this Section 303 stating all dates, times, and locations of any meetings, hearings, and plebiscites relative to the formation and selection of the PAC. If the Agency has acted in good faith to comply with the notice requirements of this Section 303, the failure of the Agency to provide the required notice to Residents, Businesses, or Existing Community Organizations unknown to the Agency or whose addresses could not be obtained at a reasonable cost, shall not, in and of itself, invalidate the formation or actions of the PAC. D. [304] Other Forms of Notice In addition to the notice required by Sections 301, 302, and 303, the Agency may, but is not obligated to, post notices, distribute flyers, purchase radio or newspaper display advertisements or undertake such other actions as it deems necessary or desirable to further inform Residents, Businesses, and Existing Community Organizations of the formation of the PAC. E. [305] Foreign Languages Any of the notices or announcements required herein may be translated into another language if the Agency determines in its discretion that such translation is necessary to effectively publicize the opportunity to serve on the PAC and participate in the formation and selection of the PAC. IV. [400] COMPOSITION OF PAC MEMBERSHIP A. [401] Categories Subject to the remaining provisions of this Section 401, the PAC is to be composed of a maximum of seven (7) members, which shall include the number of representatives listed in each of the following categories: Note: Because of the voluntary nature of participation in the PAC, as well as other constraints, it is possible that the number of representatives in one or more of the categories or the total membership may be below those levels set forth in the preceding portion of this Section 401. Such circumstances will not affect conduct of business by the PAC. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Procedure, a quorum for all PAC meetings shall be determined by the total number of PAC representatives elected to serve in accordance with this Procedure. -5- ,3-/0 Category Number of Representatives Residential Owner-Occupant Residential Tenant Business Owner Existing Community Organization 1 3 2 1 TOTAL 7 B. tative [402] Existing Community Organization/Appointment of Represen- The Existing Community Organization elected to serve on the PAC, pursuant to Part V of this Procedure, shall appoint one of its members to serve on the PAC. An alternate may also be appointed to serve on the PAC, in the event that the original representative is unable to attend a PAC meeting. However, in no event shall more than one member of the Existing Community Organization attend the PAC meetings in his/her PAC membership capacity. C. [403] Vacancies in Membership Categories -- Adjustment of Composition of PAC; Succession If, at the time of formation of the PAC, an insufficient number of candidates are elected to represent each category of membership on the PAC, such seats may remain vacant until qualified and eligible candidates are selected in the manner provided by this Procedure. The existence of any vacancies shall not prevent formation of the PAC or the conduct of business by the PAC. If a vacancy should remain or occur after the formation of the PAC, the PAC shall by a vote of its remaining members determine which person(s) shall fill the categories or positions which are vacant, thereby, expanding membership to its maximum membership as provided under Section 401. Such determination shall be made pursuant to such process, as the PAC shall deem appropriate, and without the mailing of notices required pursuant to Section 303 of this Procedure concerning the original establishment of the PAC. V. [500] ELECTION PROCEDURE A. [501] PAC Applications A candidate for PAC membership must submit a completed PAC Application to the Agency office, which application must be received by the Agency two days prior to the PAC Election. If no PAC Application is received for any membership category by such date, nominations, including self-nomination, for that membership -6- ,,3-11 category may be made the night of the PAC Election. Any such nominees are eligible for election, provided they meet the eligibility requirement for PAC membership under Section 600. A copy of the PAC Application is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by this reference. All submitted PAC Applications shall be available to the general public for review beginning on the business day following submittal, and shall be available at the election meeting described in Section 201 above and at the Agency office prior to such meeting. The Agency office is located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91910. VI. [600] ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PAC MEMBERSHIP Upon submittal of a PAC Application, candidates for PAC membership must present evidence that they are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Candidates are advised that the Fair Political Practices Agency requires elected PAC Members to complete Statements of Economic Interest, which disclose certain personal financial information concerning such PAC member. Candidates may only run for one category of PAC membership and must present a valid California identification card, driver's license, military identification, or similar identification and the following evidence as eligibility for the applicable category: tax bill. 1. Residential Owner-Occupant: Recorded grant deed or property 2. Residential Tenant: Executed rental agreement or rent receipt. 3. Business Owner: Business license issued by State of California or City, or City Business Tax Certificate. Property owners may also provide proof of ownership of real property, which is not used for primary residency in the Added Area. 4. Existina Community Oraanization: Each of the following: (i) proof of existence of the organization as of the time of the PAC informational meeting, (ii) proof of existence and operation within the Added Area, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws or business license, and (iii) a resolution of the board of directors of such organization authorizing a representative or alternate to act on its behalf. A. [601] Voter Registration Absentee voting is not permitted. Anyone desiring to vote at the PAC Election must attend the PAC Election meeting and register prior to, or at, the PAC Election by providing satisfactory evidence to the Agency staff that he or she is (1) at least eighteen (18) years of age or older and (2) is a Residential Owner-Occupant or Residential Tenant or Business Owner in the Added Area, or is the authorized representative (as evidenced by a letter) of a Business or Existing Community -7 - 3 -/d-. Organization within the Added Area. Any of the following documents, where appropriate to the category of the voter, may be provided as evidence of eligibility to vote: 1. Residential Owner-Occupant: Recorded grant deed, property tax bill or other official documentation. 2. Residential Tenant: Executed rental agreement, rent receipt, or other official documentation. 3. Business Owner: Business license issued by State of California or City, or City Business Tax Certificate. Property owners may also provide proof of ownership of real property, which is not used for primary residency in the Added Area. 4. ExistinQ Community OrQanization: Each of the following: (i) proof of existence of the organization as of the time of the PAC informational meeting, (ii) proof of existence and operation within the Added Area, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws or business license, and (iii) a resolution of the board of directors of such organization authorizing a representative or alternate to act on its behalf. B. [602] Candidate Speeches All candidates for each PAC membership category (i) Residential Owner- Occupant, (ii) Residential Tenant, (iii) Business, (iv) Existing Community Organization shall be given an opportunity to make a speech at the PAC Election meeting. A time limit of three (3) minutes is established for each speech. If a candidate is unable to attend the election meeting, the candidate may designate a representative to make their speech. Reasonable rules of order (in the event of dispute, Roberts Rules of Order are to be used) will be applied, considering the number of candidates running in the PAC Election. C. [603] Voting Categories Each voter may cast ballots for representatives of that voter's PAC membership category and for the category of Existing Community Organization. Voters who have qualified to vote as Residential Owner-Occupants shall be entitled to vote for representatives of the Residential Owner-Occupant category. Voters who have qualified to vote as Residential Tenants shall be entitled to vote for representatives of the Residential Tenant category. Voters who have qualified to vote as representatives of Businesses shall be entitled to vote for representatives of the Business Owner category. Residential Owner-Occupant, Residential Tenants, and Businesses shall also be entitled to vote for the Existing Community Organization category. Voters who have qualified to vote as representatives of Existing Community Organizations are entitled to vote for that category only. -8- ".3 -/3 D. [604] Balloting Ballots shall be provided to registered voters for each PAC membership category, i.e., a Residential Owner-Occupant ballot, a Residential Tenant ballot, a Businesses ballot, and an Existing Community Organizations ballot. Voting shall be conducted by secret ballot. Agency staff shall serve as authorized election assistants to collect and tally the ballots. The Agency shall ensure secrecy of the ballot by requiring each ballot to be folded and passed to an authorized. election assistant. The election assistants shall tally the ballots at the PAC Election meeting. E. [605] Results/Runoffs The Agency staff shall announce the results of the PAC Election at the PAC Election meeting when the ballots are tallied. If a runoff is necessary, it shall be announced and held immediately. At the PAC Election meeting, Agency staff shall announce that the results and ballots shall be maintained by the Agency for presentation to the City Council. F. [606] ChallengesNalidity Any challenge to the PAC Election or to the electoral procedures followed in connection with the PAC Election shall be filed with the City Council within fifteen (15) calendar days following the PAC Election. The City Council shall review disputed elections by considering all challenges so filed and will determine the validity of those challenges within thirty (30) days following the PAC Election. VII. [700] SPECIAL PROVISIONS A. [701] Compensation of PAC Members The members of the PAC shall serve without compensation. B. [702] Amendment of Procedure The procedure established herein may be amended from time to time by resolution of the City Council. - 9 - .3 -I '-f EXHIBIT "A" PROJECT AREA AND ADDED AREA MAP Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Area ..3 -IS" tt-tJ-(j"" ' J r i !! i : ,--j-" 'mi..." ~ DEld<<lngprq~~ ~ p-"',"'"---"---- ~"-r- .....,.......'...... -\,\ --- ~.....-\: \ \ \ \ , .... .... .... .... .... .... .... En" , \ \ r--c.'rr-/;::) ]2=ll ( r<1 rlL "r"[y"- .. I - 1Lc m+.~ . - "-- "I~ PROPOSED AMENDED AND MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA -I&' EXHIBIT "B" STATEMENT OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE APPLICATION ADDED AREA OF THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA This information will be made available to Voters before the Election (Please Print and Check the Appropriate Boxes) To the City Council of the City of Chula Vista: I, would like to volunteer to run for election to the Project Area Committee at the election meeting to be held on . I would like to be elected for the following category: [CHOOSE ONE ONLY] LJ Residential Owner-Occupant LJ Residential Tenant LJ Business Owner LJ Existing Community Organization I CERTIFY THAT WITHIN THE ADDED AREA BOUNDARIES rChoose One Onlvl 1. I am a Residential Owner-Occupant because I own and reside in residential property located at the following address: and have attached a copy of my recorded grant deed or property tax bill as evidence. 2. I am a Residential Tenant because I rent a dwelling unit and have occupied the dwelling unit as my permanent residence and usual place of abode for not less than twenty-nine (29) days. I reside at the following address: and have attached an executed rental agreement or rent receipt as evidence. 3. I am a Business Owner, or authorized representative of such Business, or own real property, which is not my residence. The name and address of the business is: and have attached Business license issued by State of California or City, or City Business Tax Certificate. Property owners may also provide proof of ownership of real property, which is not used for primary residency in the Added Area as evidence. 4. I am a member of an Existina Community Oraanization for either a service club LJ, a church group LJ, a neighborhood organization LJ, or other community -1- ,3-/7 organization U, which conducts its regularly scheduled meetings within and uses an address located within the Added Area, and am eligible to vote as a unit member. I have attached an official letter or resolution from the organization, on their letterhead, authorizing me to represent them. The name, address, and description of this community organization are: The reasons I would like to serve on the Project Area Committee are as follows (include prior experience in community affairs and/or other qualifications to serve on the Project Area Committee, and attach additional sheet, if necessary): I acknowledge that if elected as a PAC member, I will be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest that discloses certain personal financial information concerning any financial interests I have in the Added Area (and my family and spouse, if applicable). I possess all the necessary qualifications to serve as a representative on the Project Area Committee and will participate in the regular PAC meetings. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct: Date and Place Signature Residence Address Qualifying Address (Address of Residence/Business/Existing Community Organization, whichever is applicable) Mailing Address Daytime Telephone Number Evening Telephone Number To be eligible for Project Area Committee membership, this completed application must be returned to and received by the Office of the City Clerk, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91910, no later than . Any applications received after those times will be put on file for consideration for future Project Area Committee vacancies. -2- ...3-/<6 PAGE 1, ITEM NO.: 4 MEETING DATE: 11/26102 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PRECISE PLAN PCM-03-04 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT THAT INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 153,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE, MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSING SPACE AT 3441 MAIN STREET WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA RESOLUTION (A) ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS- 03-003; (B) GRANTING A PRECISE PLAN (PCM-03-04l; AND (Cl APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MCMAHON DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT THAT INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 153,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE, MANUFACTURING, AND WAREHOUSE SPACE AT 3441 MAIN STREET WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR w.) r. 1 C5 1'-' REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lf... 9\~ 4/5THS YOTE: YES D NO o BACKGROUND The McMahon Development Group is proposing to acquire the 1 0.45-acre site ot 3441 Moin Street to construct on industrial complex consisting of three office, manufacturing, and warehousing buildings, which make up approximately 153,000 square feet of space. Other improvements to the site include the associated internal circulation areas and parking lots, landscaped areos, and zoning wolls. The proposed project is being presented to the Redevelopment Agency for consideration of a Precise Plan and an Owner Participation Agreement. The Precise Plan is being processed in order to allow the deviation from the building height requirements of the Montgomery Specific Plan. The Community Development Department's Planning and Environmental Manager conducted the environmental review pursuant to CEQA requirements and determined that the project as proposed will not have significant negative impacts ond prepared Mitigoted Negative Declaration IS-03-003 (see Attachment 1). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Agency: 1. Hold the required public hearing on the Precise Plan and take public testimony, if any; and 4 -I PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11/26/02 2. Approve the Resolution a) adopting Mitigated Negative Decloration 15-03-003; b) approving Precise Pion PCM-03-04; and opproving the Owner Participation Agreement with the McMahon Development Group for the proposed proiect. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION The Resource Conservation Commission, at its meeting of October 14,2002, reviewed Mitigated Negotive Declaration 15-03-003 and recommended its odoption to the Redevelopment Agency (see minutes attached). On November 4, 2002, the Design Review Committee reviewed the proposed proiect and recommended 4-0-0- 1 (see Attachment 2 - Draft Minutes). At its meeting of November 13, 2002, the Planning Commission reviewed the Precise Pion for the proposed project and voted 4-2-0- 1 (2 abstained; 1 absent) to recommend approval. DISCUSSION Proiect Settina The project site consists of a 10AS-acre parcel located at 3441 Main Street in the southern portion of the City of Chula Vista (See ottached locator map) in the Southwest Redevelopment area and the Montgomery Specific Plan. The property is rectangular in shape, and bounded on three sides by currently developed property including single-family residential uses to the west and across Main Street. The southern property line borders the flood ploin fringe of the Otay River. An auto dismantler operation and a Peak Load Power Plant occupy the property to the east. The Otay River Valley is designated as a habitat preserve by the Chulo Vista Draft Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP). The boundory of the area to be developed is over 100 feet from the river. The Developer proposes to divide the 10AS-acre site into two parcels, the northern-most one (Parcel A) with approximately 6.31 acres and the southern-most (Parcel B) with an approximately 4.13 acres. The site is locoted within the Southwest Redevelopment Plan, which purpose is to remove blighting influences, encourage and facilitate redevelopment of vacant and underutilized parcels, and improve the area os a whole. The proposed development Project will support and implement the goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan and will contribute to the development and improvement of the Southwest Redevelopment Area. Proiect Description The project consists of the construction of three buildings, designated os "A", "B", and "C", and which are shown on the drawings attached to the Owner Participation Agreement. These buildings ore to provide office, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities for future tenants. The applicant proposes to subdivide the lOAS-acre parcel into two parcels. Parcel A will include building A ond B; Parcel B will contain building C. The Applicant does not propose development 4-;)., PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11/26/02 The proposed site development information is as follows: ENTIRE LOT AREA 455,141 square feet 1 0.45 acres I Future Parcel A Building "A" First Floor Building "A" Second Floor Total Building "A" Building "B" First Floor Building "B" Second Floor 274,821 squore feet 15,7 43 sq uare feet 4,500 sauare feet 6.31 acres I 20,243 square feet 69,032 square feet 7,300 sauare feet T otol Building "B" I Future Parcel B Building "C" First Floor Building "C" Second Floor 179,944 square feet 46,592 square feet 10.000 sauare feet 76,332 square feet 4.13 acres' Total Building "C" Toto I Building Area 56,592 sauare feet 153,167 square feet The applicant proposes to include building C within its own Parcel B, and does not propose development within ony sensitive wetland area. Project implementation will result in the removal of 0.01 acres (<400 sq. ft.) of coastal sage scrub. A significant portion of Parcel B will remain undeveloped. Land Use Desianations Existing and proposed Land Use Designations are as follows: GENERAL PLAN MONTGOMERY SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING EXISTING LAND USE Site Industrial Research & Research & Limited IL-P Vacant Manufacturin~ Ind. North In d ustri a I Research & Research & Limited IL-P Commercial/Residential Manufacturina Ind. South Open Space Parks & Open Spoce N/A Otay River Valleyl City of San Die~o East Industriol Research & Research & Limited IL-P Open Storage Usesl Manufacturin~ Ind. power plant West Low/Medium Low/Med Residential R-16-P Single Family Residences Residential Industrial R & M Resea rch & Li m ited IL-P Ma n ufacturi ngll nd ustrio I Ind. 4-3 PAGE 4, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11/26/02 Proiect Specifications and Development Standards Parkina Parcel A 181 181 Parkina Parcel B 105 102 Setbacks: Front 68 20 Side West - 79 50 East- 61 Rear 257 0 Height 30-38 28 or 45 w 50 foot setback PROVIDED REQUIRED Precise Plan As noted earlier, the proposal requests deviations as provided for through the precise plan to allow building height to exceed 28 feet (os required for commercial and industrial buildings located adjacent to residential uses in the Montgomery Specific Plan). It may be argued that the intent of the 28-foot height limit is certainly met through the underlying zoning (IL-P) which allows a 45-foot height limit and requires 0 50-foot setback when adjacent to residential properties. The three buildings proposed hove setbacks of 79, 90, and 80 feet respectively from south to north from the adjacent residential properly. These setbacks mitigate any potential visual impacts (as shown in the Site Plan's detail drawings) from the proposed building height (30' for bldg. A, 32' for bldg. B, and 38' for bldg. C) beyond the height permitted by the Montgomery Specific Plan. The Precise Pion requires that specific findings be made for the height deviation listed under the proposal. The required findings are to the effect that the proposed deviation will not be detrimental to the health and safety of persons or properly in the surrounding vicinity; that it will conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance; thot it will be warranted under the Zoning ordinance; and that it will conform to the City's General Plan and other City policies. The proposed project and the requested height deviation conforms to these requirements. Therefore, the required findings were made and are included in the Resolution along with the conditions of approvol for the Project. Site Plan and Parkina The three buildings proposed are centrally located with two way circulation ond parking surrounding them. The south side of the project faces the Otay River Valley ond the loading docks for the southern-most building are located here and it is expected that trucks will be utilizing these docks to load and unload. Due to the sensitive biological noise receptors here and at the adjacent residentiol properties, noise studies will be conducted to determine noise levels and the appropriate mitigations measures to meet the standards of the City's noise ordinance and draft Multiple Species Conservation Plan. The Developer is proposing to build a wall, as 4-4 PAGE 5, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 11/26/02 shown in the site plan, on the west side of the property to shield the residential properties from the potential impacts of the operations on site. Parking is designed to meet the City's standards. Landscapina The Applicant has been working with the City's Landscape Architect on the proposed conceptual Landscape Plan (included in packet). Soid plan contains 0 materiols palette thot includes a variety of trees, vines, shrubs, ond groundcovers. These materials are distributed throughout the periphery of the entire parcel, around three sides of buildings A and B, and the north and west sides of building C. They are also distributed around most of the parking areas. Some of the building elevotions are void of landscaping materiols due to the need to have truck occess to the loading docks. This is compensated, however, by the abundance of landscaping materials on the landscaped elevations, especially those elevations with moximum exposure toward Main Street and the adjacent residential community on the west. As noted above noise wolls will be installed on the west developed edges of the site. The applicant has provided a 15-foot landscape buffer olong Main Street consistent with the Montgomery Specific Plan. Architecture The elevations for the project reflect late 20lh/early 21 ,I century commercial industriol development in Southern California; painted tilt up concrete with an aluminum storefront materials, green spandrel glazing, and reveals with a combination of personnel and rollup doors in manual labor areas. CONCLUSION Staff recommends approval of the proposed Project and the Precise Plan for the following reasons: the proposed industrial complex will contribute to the redevelopment ond improvement of the Southwest redevelopment area; it will put a vacant property to a higher and better use; it will bring new improvements to the area that will increase property values and motivate other property owners to improve their properties; the operation of the project will not only create industriol jobs but it will also contribute to create other industrial and commercial activity in the vicinity; the Precise Plan is warranted, fulfills the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and will allow a height deviation which will not be detrimental and will allow the construction of a desirable project. FISCAL IMPACT The proposed land sale and Project have an estimated valuation of $9.5 million. This would generate approximately $95,000 in annual tax-increment revenue. This omount would be divided as follows: Twenty percent ($19,000) for the Housing Set-Aside fund; of the remaining $76,000, fifty three percent ($40,280) will be allocated to other taxing entities as part of the tox sharing pass thru agreements; the rest ($35,720) will accrue to the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area fund. 4-S PAGE 6, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: ATTACHMENTS 11/26/02 1 - Mitigated Negative Declaration 2 - Minutes of RCC, DRC 3 - Owner Participation Agreement J:\Commdev\Staff Rep\ 11.19-02\3441 Main Street - Agency Report.doc [1112112002 9:11 AMJ 4-fc RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (A) ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-03-003; (B) GRANTING A PRECISE PLAN (PCM-03-04); AND (C) APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MCMAHON DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT THAT INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 153,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE, MANUFACTURING, AND WAREHOUSE SPACE AT 3441 MAIN STREET WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. I. RECITALS A. Project Site WHEREAS, the parcel, which is the subject matter of this resolution, is diagrammatically represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and for the purpose of general description herein consists of approximately 10.45 acres of land located at 3441 Main Street ("Project Site"). B. Project; Application for Discretionary Approval WHEREAS, on July 16, 2002 a duly verified application fora Precise Plan (PCM 03-04) with request to the Project Site was filed by McMahon Development ("Applicant") with the Chula Vista Planning and Building Department; and WHEREAS, the project requests a deviation from the Montgomery Specific Plan to allow a construction to occur above the 28 foot height limit prescribed for properties adjacent to residential development, and C. Project Description WHEREAS, said application requests permission to construct an office, manufacturing, and warehouse with approximately 153,000 square feet of space; and D. Environmental Determination WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined thatthe Project requires the preparation of an Initial Study, such study (IS 03-003) was prepared, and based on such study a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for public review; and E. Planning Commission and Design Review Committee Record on Application WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee held an advertised public hearing on the Project on November 4,2002 and voted 4-0-0-1 and the Planning Commission held an advertised pUblic hearing on November 20, 2002 on the Project and voted 4-2-0-1 (2 abstained; 1 absent); and WHEREAS, from the facts presented to the Planning Commission, the Commission has determined that the Project is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and 4-7 that the public necessity, convenience and general welfare and good zoning practice support the Project, and that the approval of Precise Plan PCM-03-04 and granting of said height increase does not adversely affect the order, amenity, or stability of adjacent land uses; and F. Redevelopment Agency Record of Application WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista on November 26, 2002 to consider the recommendation ofthe RCC, Planning Commission, and Design Review Committee regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Precise Plan, and Owner Participation Agreement and to hear public testimony with regard to the same. WHEREAS, the RedeveloprrentAgency ofthe City of Chula Vista has been presented an Owner Participation Agreement, said agreement being on file in the Office ofthe Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency approving the construction of the industrial project, located a.t 3441 Main, depicted in Exhibit A of the Owner Participation Agreement and subject to conditions listed in this resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Redevelopment Agency does hereby find, determine and ordain as follows: II. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD The proceedings and all evidence on the Project introduced before the Planning Commission at their meeting on this project held on and the minutes and resolution resulting there from, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding. III. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA The Redevelopment Agency does hereby find that the Negative Declaration on IS 03-003 has been prepared in accordance with the requirements ofthe California Environmental Quality Act, the State EIR guidelines and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista. IV. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA The Redevelopment Agency finds that Negative Declaration on IS-03-003 reflects the independent judgment of the Agency of the City of Chula Vista. V. PRECISE PLAN FINDINGS The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby make the findings required by the Agency's rules and regulations for the issuance of a Precise Plan, as herein below set forth and sets forth, thereunder, the evidentiary basis, in addition to all other evidence in the record that permits the stated findings to be made. A. That such plan will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing orworking in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. 4-'? The proposed use is not detrimental in light of the surrounding auto dismantlers and other open storage uses in the vicinity. The 28-foot rule governing height limit when adjacent to residential property was an attempt to limit the deleterious effects of dissimilar uses where no side yard setbacks are prescribed and where oftentimes lots are not more than 50' in width. Implicit therefore in the Montgomery Specific Plan is the potential that a higher than 28-foot tall building could be located adjacent to a private residence potentially intruding on the expected privacy ofthe occupants. The standards for the development of the subject property imposed by the City's zoning ordinance are a more sophisticated inclusive concept that contemplated properties with sufficient area to allow well planned clean industrial development to co-locate adjacent to residential development, and requires a minimum 50 foot setback from any residential property. The project exceeds that standard, with building setbacks of 80 feet for building A, 90 feet for building B, and 79 feet for building C. The potential visual and shadow impacts of these heights on the adjacent residential dwellings is adequately mitigated by the proposed building setbacks. All other development and performance standards are in place. Requirements for mitigation of potential noise impacts are a condition of the approval. B. That such plan satisfies the principle for the application ofthe P modifying district as set forth in Section 19.56.041. Section 19.56.041 sets out four principles, one of which must be applicable to the proposed project before the Precise Plan modifying district may be applied. Section B goes on to describe, "The property or area to which the P modifying district is applied is an area adjacent and contiguous to a zone allowing different land uses, and the development of a precise plan will allow the area so designated to coexist beWeen land usages which might otherwise be incompatible". The subject site is zoned Light Industrial, while the adjacent properties are residential. The use of the Precise Plan satisfies the principles of Section 19.56.041. C. That any exceptions granted which deviate from the underlying zoning requirements shall be warranted only when necessary to meet the purpose and application of the P precise plan modifying district. The project is in accord with all of the development standards of the underlying zoning and it is solely the Montgomery Specific Plan that requires the use of the Precise Plan. However consideration of the intent and circumstance of the inception of the Montgomery Specific Plan as described in A above provide the necessary warrant for exception. D. That the approval of this plan will conform to the general plan and the adopted policies of the city. The Project is in substantial conformance with the Land Use Element of the City of Chula Vista General Plan, and the Montgomery Specific Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial. The proposed project is Light Industrial, which is a use permitted by the General Plan, the Montgomery Specific Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance. VI. CITY COUNCIUREVELOPMENT AGENCY FINDINGS 4-~ The City Council and Agency hereby find that the Project is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and that the public necessity, convenience and general welfare and good zoning practice support the Project, and does not adversely affect the order, amenity, or stability of adjacent land uses. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVES AS FOllOWS: 1. The proposed project will not have a significant impact on the environment; accordingly Mitigated Negative Declaration 1&03-003 was prepared and is hereby adopted in accordance with CEQA. 2. The proposed project is consistent with the Southwest Redevelopment Plan and shall implement the purpose thereof; the project shall assist with the elimination of blight in the Project Area. 3. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista hereby approves the Owner Participation Agreement with the McMahon Development for the construction of an industrial project at 3441 Main Street, in the form presented and in accordance with plans attached thereto as Exhibit A and subject to conditions listed below. 4. The Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency is hereby authorized to execute the subject Owner Participation Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and McMahon Development. 5. The Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency is authorized and directed to record said Owner Participation Agreement in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego, California. VII. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT The Redevelopment Agency hereby grant Precise Plan PCM-03-04 and approve the project subject to the following conditions whereby the Applicant shall: A. Ensure that the proposal complies with the use outlined in the application and material submitted therewith except as modified below: 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the character sketches of typical industrial office, manufacturing and warehouse buildings provided along with the conceptual plans which include site plans, architectural elevations. exterior matErials and colors, and landscaping on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and Title 19 of the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code. 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of Approval shall be completed and implemented to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building. 3. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Condition of Approval shall be submitted for Director of Planning and Building review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 4-/0 4. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of Title 19 of the Municipal Code; all other applicable City Ordinances in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 5. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., as well as trash enclosure facilities, shall be located out of public view or adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building. 6. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or projections shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets as well as from on-site resident views above or across the site as required by the Director of Planning and Building. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building. Details shall be on building plans. 7. All gutters, downspouts and vents must be integrated into the roof and wall systems, to ensure that there will be no unattractive appendages to the elevations presented for review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building. 8. A graffiti resistant treatment shall be specified for all wall and building surfaces. This shall be noted on any building and wall plans and shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning and Building prior to issuance of building permits. Additionally, the project shall conform to Sections 9.20.055 and 9.20.035 of the Municipal Code regarding graffiti control. 9. The conceptual landscape plans shall be revised and resubmitted for review and approval by the City Landscape Planner. The revision should include the following: add additional planter formation or layering of plants within the screening parking lot planting area along Main Street, Provide accent trees at both driveway entrances. Landscape and irrigation plans (to include a water management plan) shall be reviewed and approved by the City Landscape Planner and brought back to the Design Review Committee prior to the issuance of building permits. 10. The building permit plans shall comply with 2001 Building (UBC), Plumbing (UPC), Mechanical (UMC), and National Electrical Code (NEC). Plans shall also comply with 2001 Title 24 California Code of Regulations energy and disabled access requirements. Show dimensions of separation between buil:lings and show assumed property lines on building plans. A separate building permit shall be required for signage and lighting. 11. A technical report may be required by the Fire Department attime of building permit plan check depending on specific use of buildings, and additional hydrants may be required at that time. 12. Complete and sign Recycling and Solid Waste Planning Guide (RSWPG) prior to issuance of building permit. The Detail Site Plan for the enclosure shall incorporate features listed on the RSWPG. Add following to site plan detail for enclosures: flat reinforced concrete pad in front, metal doors independently hinged from masonry walls, slope ratio, 8" curb. Detail Site Plan shall be provided prior to issuance of Building Permits. 4-(/ 13. A grading permit will be required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 14. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Crime Prevention Unit of the Police Department, including the utilization of components that will address access control, surveillance detection, and police response. This shall be done prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy and to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building. 15. The Applicant shall submit a parcel map as a requirement of this approval. The map may require additional dedications. A reciprocal parking and access easement, to be reviewed and approved by City staff, will be a requirement of this approval. 16. All requirements of the Public Works Department shall be met prior to issuance of building permits. Applicant shall pay all Engineering Division fees including but not limited to sewer capacity and connections, development impact for public facilities, and traffic signal fees prior to issuance of building permits. 17. A geotechnical investigation/soils study will be required along with the improvement plans to provide information addressing the erosion potential of the site as well as foundation recommendations prior to issuance of building permits. 18. The parking lot design shall be for two-way traffic flow. Show the typical dimensions for aisle width, stall to curb, stall width, and parking stall angle. Appropriate markings and signage shall be added to direct traffic flow at each aisle. The design shall incorporate ADA requirements for parking and accessibility. The parking plan shall be reviewed prior to issuance of building permits. 19. According to the NPDES Permit, Order NO. 2001-01, the project is a priority development project due to its location adjacent to the Otay River Valley, and it is required to comply with the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plans and numeric sizing criteria of the plan. In addition, the project is required to implement Best Management Practices to prevent pollution of the storm drainage systems, both during and after construction. Adjacent storm drain inlets shall be protected at all times during construction of the new building and improvements. A drainage study will be required along with the improvement plans and include information addressing the measures that will be implemented to reduce storm water runoff to pre-development flow rates at the outlet of the site. The drainage study shall be provided for review prior to issuance of building permits. 20. Identify and clearly label the existing sewer and the proposed sewer lines that will serve the project, and show the connection to the existing sewer line on the required improvement plans to be provided for review prior to the issuance of building permits. 21. While no sensitive species were observed within the proposed project boundaries the City has a Draft Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan. If the project proceeds under the City's Subarea Plan, the project proponent would have to wait until the City is given "take authority" by the USF&WS andCDFG to remove approximately 400 square feet of Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub. The project would be regulated under the City's Habitat Loss and Incidental Take (HUT) Ordinance, which is currently being prepared. The HUT Ordinance would include provisions to authorize the "take" of Diegan coastal sage scrub. The applicant would be required to obtain a HUT 4-IL permit from the City. The HUT will require that the loss of Diegan coastal sage scrub be mitigated and will contain limitations on grading during thegnatcatcher breeding season If the proponent opts to proceed prior to the City receiving "take authority" from USF&WS and CDFG, Applicant shall obtain "take authority" directly from those agencies through a Section 10 (a) or other appropriate permitting process. Prior to issuance of grading permit or final map, the applicant shall: a). The embankment immediately south of the development area if planted, shall only be planted in native sage scrub plant species indigenous to the adjacent Otay River floodplain. b). The adjacent floodplain area immediately south of the embankment shall be placed into dedicated biological open space. c.) Project lighting shall not be directed southward into this biological open space habitat. d.) Project construction noise standards shall comply with Item d. (Noise), Priority 1, Draft adjacency guidelines for the Subarea Plan. e.) Obtain a Habitat Loss Incidental Take (HUT) permitfrom the City ofChula Vista for the Diegan coastal sage scrub. The HUT will require that the loss of Diegan coastal sage scrub be mitigated at a 1: 1 ratio inside the MSCP Preserve or at a 1.5:1 ratio outside the MSCP preserve. f). Obtain "take" authorization for the Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub from the USF&WS and the CDFG through a Section 10 (a) or other appropriate permitting process. 22. To avoid noise impacts to neighbors, no outdoor public address system shall be permitted. 23. No catering vehicles shall be allowed to provide service on the western side of the proposed buildings. 24. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy noise testing shall be accomplished for activities/operations (indoor and outdoor including trucking operations) associated with all proposed buildings in order to assess the project site development compliance with local municipal regulations related to noise. If testing indicates noncompliance, sound attenuation measures shall be incorporated by the applicant/property owner as recommended by the noise report to bring the activities/operation into compliance. 25. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, noise control measures for both short term (construction) and long term impacts will be required for the California Gnatcatcher's nesting season and for other riparian songbird species from February 15 to August 15. 26. A landscape plan for the area south of development approved by a qualified biologist shall be submitted to the City of Chula Vista for approval prior to the commencement of construction. The plan shall include non-invasive vegetation that: Does not require permanent irrigation, and is compatible with the coastal sage scrub habitat south of the development area. All landscaping shall be in place prior to the end of construction. 4. - /..3 27. The applicant shall contact the local water district to determine the additional demand and alteration to the existing water systems for domestic and/or fire protection purposes. In addition, irrigation plans may need to be designed to reclaimed water standards and specifications. All fees and deposits shall be provided at the building permit stage. 28. Standard school fees developments shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permits. Contact the Sweetwater Union High School District and the Chula Vista Elementary Schooi District. 29. This permit shall be subject to any and all new, modified or deleted conditions imposed after approval of this permit to advance a legitimate governmental interest related to health, safety or welfare which the City shall impose after advance written notice to the Permittee and after the City has given to the Permittee the right to be heard with regard thereto. However, the City, in exercising this reserved right/condition, may not impose a substantial expense or deprive Permittee of a substantial revenue source that the Permittee cannot, in the normal operation of the use permitted, be expected to economically recover. 30. This permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized within one year from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.260 of the Municipal Code. Failure to comply with any conditions of approval shall cause this permit to be reviewed by the City for additional conditions or revocation. 31. Applicant shall comply with all conditions and provisions of Mitigated Negative Declaration IS-03-003 and the Mitigation Monitoring Report. IX. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL The property owner and the applicant shall execute this document by signing the lines provided below, said execution indicating that the property owner and applicant have each read, understood, and agreed to the conditions contained herein. Upon execution, this document shall be recorded with the Recorder's Office of the County of San Diego, at the sole expense of the property owner and/or applicant, and a signed, stamped copy of this recorded document within ten days of recordation to the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency shall indicate the property owners/applicant's desire that the project, and the corresponding application for building permits and/or a business license, be held in abeyance without approval. Said document will also be on file in the Redevelopment Agency. J;;;n= . I Signature of Representative of McMahon Development Group, Inc. Date >c. 1I{:Io/l ~ ate' X. INDEMINIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS Applicant/operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the City/Agency, its members, officers, employees, agents and representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims, costs, including court costs and attorney's fees (collectively, "liabilities") incurred by the City/Agency arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) City's/Agency's 4 -I" approval and issuance of this Precise Plan and Owner Participation Agreement, (b) City's/Agency's approval or issuance of any other permit or action, whether discretionary or non-discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein, and (c) Applicant's installation and operation ofthe facility permitted hereby. Applicant/operator shall acknowledge their agreement to this provision by executing the Agreement of this Precise Plan and Owner Participation Agreement where indicated. Applicant's/operator's compliance with this provision is an express condition of this Precise Plan and Owner Participation Agreement and this provision shall be binding on any and all Applicant's/operator's successors and assigns. XI. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION The Redevelopment Agency directs the Environmental Review Coordinator to post a Notice of Determination and file the same with the City Clerk. XII. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION It is the intention of the Redevelopment Agency that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision, and condition herein stated; and that in the event that anyone or more terms, provisions, or conditions are determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this resolution and the permit shall be deeme:J to be automatically revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio. 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VACAN LOTS IIIII / JIIIIIIIIIIIIII~ LI aRTRFRffiFR~llffl/lllllll I I l1fFB i= C HULA VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT LOCATOR PROJECT PROJECT DESCRIPTION: C) APPUCANT: McMAHON DEVELOPMENT GROUP PROJECT ADDRESS: 3441 MAIN STREET SCALE: FILE NUMBER: 4-((, NORTH No Scale ~-<l3.oo3; DRC:0344; PCM-<l3-<l4 Recording Requested By: CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 When Recorded Mail To: CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Attn: Judi Bell (Space Above This Line For Recorder) APN: 629.062-02 OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT McMahon Development Group, LLC THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by the REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a public body corporate and politic (hereinafter referred to as "AGENCY"), and McMahon Development Group, LLC or an approved designee (hereinafter referred to as "DEVELOPER") effective as of November 19, 2002. WHEREAS, the DEVELOPER desires to develop real property within the SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA ("Project Area") which is subject to the jurisdiction and control of the AGENCY; and, WHEREAS, the DEVELOPER has presented plans for development to the Design Review Committee and the Planning Commission for the construction of an industrial complex consisting of three office, manufacturing, and warehousing buildings, which make up approximately 153,000 square feet of space, and the associated parking lots, access and circulation, and landscaped areas (the "Project"); and, WHEREAS, said plans for development have been recommended for approval by said committee and said Commission; and, WHEREAS, the AGENCY has considered the Design Review Committee's and Planning Commission's recommendations and has approved the Project and design plans subject to certain terms and conditions; and, WHEREAS, the AGENCY desires that said Project be implemented and completed as soon as it is practicable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, the AGENCY and the DEVELOPER agree as follows: 1. The property to be developed is described as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 629.062-02, located at 3441 Main Street, Chula Vista, CA., shown on locator map attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("Property"). 2. The DEVELOPER covenants and agrees by and for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns and all persons claiming under or through them the following: A. DEVELOPER shall develop the Property with the Project in accordance with the AGENCY approved development proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A". B. DEVELOPER shall obtain all necessary federal/state and local governmental permits and approvals and abide by all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and approvals in connection with the development of the Project. DEVELOPER further agrees 4-/7 that this Agreement is contingent upon DEVELOPER securing said permits and approvals. DEVELOPER shall pay all applicable development impact and processing fees. C. DEVELOPER shall obtain building permits within one year from the date of this Agreement and to actually develop the Property with the Project within one year from the date of issuance of the building permits. In the event DEVELOPER fails to meet these deadlines, the Agency's approval of DEVELOPER's development proposals shall be void and this Agreement shall have no further force or effect. D. In all deeds granting or conveying an interest in the Property, the following language shall appear: 'The grantee herein covenants by and for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, thaf there shall be no discriminafion against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, nafionalorigin or ancestry in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the premises herein conveyed, nor shall the grantee himself or any persons claiming under or through him establish or permit any such practice of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenant lessees, or vendees in the premises herein conveyed. The foregoing covenants shall run with the land. ' E. In all leases demising an interest in all or any part of the Property, the following language shall appear: 'The lessee herein covenants by and for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through him, and this lease is made and accepted upon and subject to the following conditions: That there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons, on account of race, color, creed, national origin, or ancestry, in the leasing, subleasing, transferring use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the premises herein leased, nor shall the lessee himself or any persons claiming under or through him, establish or permit any such practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number or use, or occupancy of tenants, lessees, sublessees, subtenants, or vendees in the premises herein leased. ' 3. The Property shall be developed subject to the conditions imposed by the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, and the AGENCY as described in Exhibit A of the Agency Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference. DEVELOPER acknowledges the validity of and agrees to accept such conditions. 4. DEVELOPER shall maintain the premises in FIRST CLASS CONDITION. A. DUTY TO MAINTAIN FIRST CLASS CONDITION. Throughout the term of this Agreement, DEVELOPER shall, at DEVELOPER's sole cost and expense, maintain the Property which includes all improvements thereon in first class condition and repair, and in accordance with all applicable laws, permits, licenses and other governmental authorizations, rules, ordinances, orders, decrees and regulations now or hereafter enacted, issued or promulgated 4-/fj' by federal, state, county, municipal, and other governmental agencies, bodies and courts having or claiming jurisdiction and all their respective departments, bureaus, and officials. If the DEVELOPER fails to maintain the Property in a "first class condition", the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista or its agents shall have the right to go on the Property and perform the necessary maintenance and the cost of said maintenance shall become a lien against the Property. The Agency shall have the right to enforce this lien either by foreclosing on the Property or by forwarding the amount to be collected to the Tax Assessor who shall make it part of the tax bill. B. DEVELOPER shall promptly and diligently repair, restore, alter, add to, remove, and replace, as required, the Property and all improvements to maintain or comply as above, orto remedy all damage to or destruction of all or any part of the improvements. Any repair, restoration, alteration, addition, removal, maintenance, replacement and other act of compliance under this Paragraph (hereafter collectively referred to as "Restoration") shall be completed by DEVELOPER whether or not funds are available from insurance proceeds or subtenant contributions. C. In order to enforce all above maintenance provisions, the parties agree that the Community Development Director is empowered to make reasonable determinations as to whether the Property is in a first class condition. If he determines it is not, he (1) will notify the DEVELOPER in writing and (2) extend a reasonable time to cure. If a cure or substantial progress to cure has not been made within that time, the Director is authorized to effectuate the cure by City forces or otherwise, the cost of which will be promptly reimbursed by the DEVELOPER. D. FIRST CLASS CONDITION DEFINED. First class condition and repair, means an efficient and attractive condition, at least substantially equal in quality to the condition which exists when the Project has been completed in accordance with all applicable laws and conditions. 5. AGENCY and DEVELOPER agree that the covenants of the DEVELOPER expressed herein shall run with the land. DEVELOPER shall have the right, without prior approval of AGENCY, to assign its rights and delegate its duties under this Agreement. 6. AGENCY and DEVELOPER agree that the covenants of the DEVELOPER expressed herein are for the express benefit of the AGENCY and for all owners of real property within the boundaries of the PROJECT AREA as the same now exists or may be hereafter amended. AGENCY and DEVELOPER agree that the provisions of this Agreement may be specifically enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction by the AGENCY on its own behalf or on behalf of any owner of real property within the boundaries of the PROJECT AREA. 7. AGENCY and DEVELOPER agree that this Agreement may be recorded by the AGENCY in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, Califomia. 8. DEVELOPER shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless AGENCY and the City of Chula Vista, and their respective Council members, officers, employees, agents and representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees (collectively, "liabilities") incurred by the AGENCY arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) AGENCY's approval of this Agreement, (b) AGENCY's or City's approval or issuance of any other permit or action, whether discretionary or non-discretionary, in connection with the Project contemplated herein, and (c) DEVELOPER's construction and operation of the Project permitted hereby. 4-1'7 9. In the event of any dispute between the parties with respectto the obligations under this AGREEMENT that results in litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees and court costs from the non-prevailing party. 10. Time is of the essence for each and every obligation hereunder. 11. If DEVELOPER fails to fulfill its obiigations hereunder after due notice and reasonable opportunity to cure, DEVELOPER shall be in default hereunder, and in addition to any and all other rights and remedies AGENCY may have, at law or in equity, AGENCY shall have the right to terminate its approval of the Project and this Agreement. Signature Page Follows 4- - 2-0 Signature Page IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE PARTIES HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DATE FIRST WRITTEN ABOVE. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA "AGENCY" DATED: By: Shirley Horton, Chairman "DEVELOPER" DATED: /1/"ZIIjP "V-' I ~ By: ~( , Ronald D. McMahon, Managing Member/Partner McMahon Development Group, LLC NOTARY: Please attach aCknowledgment card. APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: John M. 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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO '-- 0 J&C ~ CJ w AUTO !!! 0 WRECKE > Z ..... ~i ;Ji PROJECT I' ~ U 0 ~ i: o z lOCATION' -\ i: ::J - 0 VACAN LOTS U U ~;D~ I \llllllllllllilll~ ~RTF1FRFRFA~rllllrlll I11I C HULA VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT LOCATOR ~~~;..1,-: McMAHON DEVELOPMENT GROUP PROJECT DESCRIPTION: C) PROJECT ADDRESS: 3441 MAIN STREET SCAlE: FILE NUMBER: 4...,.31 NORTH ND Scale 1$-03-003; DRC-;O).0.4j PCM-03-04 ATTACHMENT 1 Mitigated Negative Declaration PROJECT NAME: McMahon Development PROJECT LOCATION: 3441 Main Street ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 629-062-02-00 PROJECT APPLICANT: McMahon Development Group CASE NO.: IS-03-003 DATE: October 4, 2002 A. Project Setting The project site consists of a WAS-acre parcel located at 3441 Main Street in the southern portion of the City of Chula Vista (See Figure I). The property is rectangular in shape, and bounded on three sides by currently developed property including single-family residential uses to the southwest and across Main Street. The southern property line borders the flood plain fringe of the Otay River. An auto dismantler operation and a Peaker Power Plant occupy the property to the east. The Otay River Valley is designated as a habitat preserve by the Chula Vista Draft Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP). According to a biological site assessment prepared by Merkel & Associates, dated February 27, 2002, the entire site is primarily comprised of disturbed lands. The site has been graded and/or brushed almost throughout, but still retains some limited wetlands in the floodplain of the Otay River Valley along the southerly boundary (about 0.08 acres). The report indicates that besides these limited wetland resources, and a miniscule area of Diegan Coastal Sage scrub (0.05 acres) found in the extreme southeastern corner, no native vegetation habitats are present. Two sensitive shrubs occur in limited numbers near the southern property boundary associated with wetlands; several San Diego Marsh-elder (I va hayesiana) and one Southwestern Spiny Rush (Juncus acutus). No sensitive animal species were observed by the biologists and given the current scarcity of vegetation on-site, no significant sensitive animals are expected to be resident on the property. B. Project Description The project consists of the construction of three buildings, designated as "A", "B", and "e". These buildings are to provide office, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities for future tenants. The proposed site development information is as follows: 4-32.. .I 0104/02 Lot area Building "A" First Floor Building "A" Second Floor Building "B" First Floor Building "B" Second Floor Building "C" First Floor Building "c" Second Floor Total Building Area 455,141 square feet 10.45 Acres 15,743 square feet 4,500 square feet Total 20,243 sq. feet 69,032 square feet 7,300 square feet Total 76,332 sq. feet 46,592 square feet 10,000 square feet Total 56,592 sq. feet 153,167 square feet The applicant does not propose development within any sensitive wetland area. Project implementation will result in the removal 0.01 acres (<400 sq. ft.) of coastal sage scrub. Associated discretionary actions include: I) Approval of a Precise Plan 2) Design Review approval and; 3) City of Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency approval of all plans and environmental determinations including tentative parcel map. C. Complianc'e with ZoninQ and Plans The proposed use is consistent \\oith the ILP (Light Industrial Precise Plan) zone and General Plan Limited Industrial designation. D. Public Comments On July 23, 2002 a Notice of Initial Study was circulated to property owners v,ithin a 500- foot radius of the proposed project site. The public comment period ended August 5, 2002. Two public comments were received by telephone. Both were from nearby residents who were happy to see that new development would be occurring on' a vacant piece of land currently associated \Vith numerous nuisances including street noise and fugitive dust. Environmental issues have been addressed in the attached checklist. Mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce noise and visual impacts to a less than significant level. Impacts to biological resources are discussed below and include mitigation for impacts to Diegan coastal sage scrub. E. Identification of Environmental Effects An Initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vist~ (including an attached Environmental Checklist form) determined that the proposed project 'will not have a significant environmental effect, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. This Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines. F. Mitigation Necessary to Avoid SiQnificant Impacts 4- 3.3 2 10/04/02 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES The proposed project would result in the removal of approximately O.OI-acre (400 square feet.) of Diegan coastal sage scrub (CSS) a vegetation community considered sensitive by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Califomia Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Merkel and Associates completed a biological survey of the project and the surrounding area on February 27, 2002. No sensitive species were observed within the proposed project boundaries. The City has a Draft Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan. If the project proceeds under the City's Subarea Plan, the project proponent would have to wait until the City is given "take authority" by the USFWS & CDFG. The project would be regulated under the City's Habitat Loss and Incidental Take (HUT) Ordinance, which is currently being prepared. The HUT Ordinance would include provisions to authorize the "take" of Diegan coastal sage scrub. The applicant would be required to obtain a HUT permit from the City. The HUT will require that the loss of Diegan coastal sage scrub be mitigated and will contain limitations on grading during the gnatcatcher breeding season. If the proponent opts to proceed prior to the City receiving "take authority" from USFWS & CDFG, they will be required to obtain "take authorization" directly from the USFWS & CDFG through a Section 10 (a) or other appropriate permitting process. Prior to issuance of grading permit or final map, the applicant shall: I.) The embankment immediately south of the development zone (an existing fence on the north side already defines this boundary) if planted, shall only be planted in native sage scrub plant species indigenous to the adjacent Otay River floodplain. 2.) The adjacent floodplain area immediately southward of this embankment shall be placed into dedicated biological open space. 3.) Project lighting shall not be directed southward into this biological open space habitat. 4.) Hardscape rainfall run-off shall be designed to meet Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and National Pollution Discharge & Elimination System (NPDES) standards. 5.) Project construction nQise standards shall comply with Item d. (Noise), Priority I, Draft adjacency guidelines for the Subarea Plan. 6.) Obtain a Habitat Loss Incidental Take (HILT) permit from the City ofChula Vista for the Diegan coastal sage scrub. The HILT will require that the loss of Diegan coastal sage scrub be mitigated at a I: I ratio (0.01 acres) inside the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Preserve or at a 1.5: I (0.02 acres) ratio outside the MSCP Preserve; or q-3r.f 3 10/04/02 7.) Obtain "take" authorization for the Diegan coastal sage scrub from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game through a Section 10 (a) or other appropriate permitting process. NOISE Noise control measures are required as follows: I.) All roof-mounted exterior air conditioner system components or any noise generating equipment shall be shielded behind a parapet wall equal in height to the top of the tallest NC or similar equipment unit. 2.) To avoid noise impacts to neighbors, no outdoor public address (PA) system shall be permitted. 3.) No catering vehicles shall be allowed on the western side of the proposed building. 4.) Noise testing shall be accomplished for activities/operations (indoor & outdoor including trucking operations) associated with all proposed buildings in order to assess that the project site development is in compliance \\;ith local municipal regulations related to noise. If testing indicates noncompliance, sound attenuation measures shall be incorporated by the applicant/property owner as recommended by the noise report to bring the activities/operation into compliance. 5.) Noise control measures for both short term (construction) and long term impacts will be required for the California Gnatcatcher's nesting season and for other riparian songbird species from February 15 to August 15. Building "c" is located approximately 260 feet from the southerly property line which is the area closest to the Otay River area. If noise testing accomplished in particular for activities/operations (indoors & outdoors including trucking operations) associated with building "C" which is closest to the Otay River area assess that the project site development is not in compliance with local, state and federal regulations related to noise, the project shall implement noise attenuation measures as recommended by the noise report that bring the project into compliance. AESTHETICS 1.) The roof equipment shall be screened as conceptually shown on the site plan and is subject to review and approval by the Planning & Environmental Services Manager prior to the commencement of construction. 2.) A landscape plan approved by a qualified biologist shaIl be submitted to the City of Chula Vista for approval prior to the commencement of construction. The plan shall include non-invasive vegetation that: · Does not require permanent irrigation; and · Is compatible with the coastal sage scrub habitat south of the development area. 4-.3S- 4 10/04/02 3.) Project proponent shall install landscaping prior to the completion of construction in accordance with approved landscape plans. Project-specific mitigation measures are required to reduce potential environmental impacts identified in the Initial Study to a less than significant level. The mitigation measures will be made a condition of approval, as well as requirements of the attached Mitigation Monitoring Program (Attachment" A"). I agree to implement the mitigation measures required as stated in this Section (F) of this . ti ated gative Dec1 ation. 1. tYt4lr G. ame, Title Consultation Date I 0 - o<f- 02-- 1. City of Chula Vista: Marilyn Ponseggi, Environmental Review Coordinator Mary Ladiana, Environmental Projects Manager, Planning Division Maria Muett, Associate Planner, Environmental Section Doug Perry, Fire Chief Silvester Evetovich, Engineering Department Gary Williams, Planning Division Ralph Leyva, Engineering Department Frank Rivera, Engineering Department Frank Herrera-A, Planning Division 2. Libby Lucas, California Department of Fish & Game 3. Hector Martinez, Sweetwater Authority 4. Ken Waite, City of San Diego, Wastewater section Applicant's Agent: Jeff Wissler 5. Documents Chula Vista General Plan (1989) and ErR (1989) Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code, September 1997 Merkel & Associates, Inc., Biological Site Assessment of 10.439 ac. site on 3441 Main Street, February 27, 2002. GeoTek, Inc., Geotechnical Report, August 12, 1999, October 1, 1999. Douglas Eilar & Associates, Acoustical and Environmental Consulting, Noise Impact Analysis for 3441 Main Street, July 10, 2002 Construction Testing & Engineering, Inc., P. Geotechnical Investigation, 3441 Main Street, June 17,2002 P&D Environmental Services, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, 3441-3443 Main Street, June 24,1999. City of Chula Vista Draft Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan, September 11,2000 '-I-3f,. 5 10/07/02 Initial Studv This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, any comments received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public review period for this negative declaration. The report reflects the independent judgement of the City of Chula Vista. Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is available from the Chula Vista Community Development Department. 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. -15 4;;fJs, , Date: , D- 0 4- -(7l-- Brian Hunter 7 Planning & Environmental Services Manager 4- 37 6 10104/02 Case No.IS-03-003 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Name of Proponent: McMahon Development Group 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth A venue Chula Vista, CA 91910 3. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: 380 Stevens Avenue, Suite 313 Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 350-0200 4. Name of Proposal: McMahon Development 5. Date of Checklist: October 4, 2002 Pottluian,. Siplncanl lmJJact PotmtlllUy Signirlcant v."" Mitlg.at~ LoB ..... S"tpifkant Im".d N. Im".d I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposol: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? o o o ~ o o o ~ c) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g., impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low-income or minority community)? Comments: The project site consists of a vacant lO.45-acre parcel located at 3441 Main Street in the City of Chula Vista, CA. The property is composed of one legal parcel (APN 629-062-02) with a 354 ft. frontage along Main Street. The parcel is approximately 1,285 in length. o o o ~ o o o ~ On-Site Land Use The site is currently vacant of all structures. There are no agricultural uses in the area. Surrounding Land Uses The properties to the north and west are single-family residential uses. The properties to the east consist of auto storage and wrecking yard and a Peaker Electrical Power Plant. The Otay River is located along the property's southern boundary. Project Description ~-3ff The proposed industrial/office/warehouse use is consistent with the ILP (Limited Industrial Precise Plan) Zoning District and the Limited Industrial General Plan designation. 1 10/4/02 Mitigation: None II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. proposal: Would the a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? PDttDlially Signiftcant Impact Potentially Significant U.... Mitigated N. Impact l.esstlan SigniflClint Impact o o o III o o o III o o o III Comments: Implementation of the project would create employment opportunities consistent with the General Plan and Zoning designation for the site. No significant population or housing impacts would result from constructing an industrial/warehouse facility in the south bay area. Mitigation: None III. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potemial impacts involving: a) Unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic substructures? b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c) Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d) The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? t) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay inlet or lake? g) Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? o o o III o o o III o o o III o o o III o o o III o o o III o o III o Comments:Soils - 4 - 3 ,. Construction Testing & Engineering, Inc. conducted a geotechnical evaluation of the site. The evaluation concludes that there are no known geophysical conditions present that expose people to geologic or earth hazards. No active or potentially active surface faults are known to exist on the site and therefore no significant impacts have been identified and no mitigation measures are required. Finish grading required 2 10/7/02 Potentiall}. Potentially Significant Less lhan SiguUlcanl Unless Signlfk:mt No I.mpact Mitigated Impact Impact for the project is estimated to consist of 30,000 cubic yards of earthwork. Only 8.5 acres of the project site will be graded. The existing on-site drainage pattern is basically southerly towards the Otay River. The existing drainage swale is part of the City of Chula Vista storm drain system that conveys runoff from north of Main Street to the Otay River. The existing storm drain system would remain in its current condition with no alterations. The Engineering Department, as a standard requirement of grading permit approval, will require the submittal of a soils report with the first submittal of the Improvement/Grading Plans and compliance with the applicable report recommendations. f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? h) Impacts to groundwater quality? i) Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? j) Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? Comments: .The existing on-site drainage pattern is basically southerly towards the Gtay River. The existing drainage swale is part of the City of Chula Vista storm drain system that conveys runoff from north of Main Street to the Otay River. The existing storm drain system would remain in its current condition with no alterations. The applicant would be required by the Engineering Department, as part of their plan review, to show that the post development flow rate for a given design storm does not exceed the pre-devlopment flow rate at the outlet of the property, and L'lat the development will not increase erosion potential downstream of the site. The southerly portion of the site has been identified by the City Engineering Department as being the lOG-year flood zone. However, project development is not proposed for this area. 4 -'10 As a standard engineering condition, the applicant would be required to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent pollution of the storm water conveyance systems, both during and after construction. Additionally, in accordance with the City's National Pollution Elimination System (NPDES) Mitigation: None IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? 3 o 18I o o o o 18I o o o I8l o o o I8l o o I8l o o o I8l o o o 181 o o o I8l o o o o 181 o o o 181 o 10/7/02 Potentially PotentiaUy Signilicant Less tblll1 Significant Unless SlIDlllCaDI No Impact Mitigated impact Impact Permit, the project applicant will be required to comply with adopted standard urban storm water mitigation plans and numeric sizing criteria as administered by the City's Engineering Department. No significant impacts to water resources have been identified and no mitigation measures are required. e) Create a substantial increase in stationary or non- stationary sources of air emissions or the deterioration of ambient air quality? Comments: The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District is attainment for all air emissions. The site is zoned and general planned for industrial development. Therefore, no significant air quality impacts not previously analyzed would result from this project. Mitigation: None V, AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate, either locally or regionally? d) Create objectionable odors? o o o 181 o o o 181 o o o 181 o o o 181 o o o 181 Mitigation: None VI. TRANSPORT A TION/CIRCULA TION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? 0 0 0 181 b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp 0 0 0 181 curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby 0 0 0 181 uses? d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? 0 0 0 181 e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? 0 0 0 181 t) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting 0 0 0 181 alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? 0 0 0 181 h) A "large project" under the Congestion 0 0 0 181 Management Program? (An equivalent of 2400 or 4-'-1 ( more average daily vehicle trips or 200 or more peak-hour vehicle trips.) 4 10/7/02 Potentially Signlr\c2;nt Impact . Potentially Signlfkant Unless Mitigated Lessth.an S~mcaDt Impact No Impa" Comments: The site has direct access to Main Street a designated four lane major arterial. No additional roadway. facilities are required to serve the site. Short-term effects would consist of construction trucks. Long-term effects would consist of 1,422 trips per day. On-site parking will be provided in accordance with the requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance. The Level of Service on Main Street will remain L,O,S U A ". No traffic mitigation is required to reduce traffic impacts that may result from project implementation. Mitigation: None VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, sensitive species, species of concern 0 I1l 0 0 or species that are candidates for listing? b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees)? 0 0 0 I1l c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., oak 0 I1l 0 0 forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and vernal 0 0 0 I1l pool)? e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? 0 0 0 I1l t) Affect regional habitat preservation planning 0 0 0 I1l efforts? Comments: The proposed project design will have limited impacts to previously disturbed lands with minimal wildlife value, as confirmed by a recent biological study. Merkel & Associates, Inc. completed a biological survey of the project site on February 27, 2002. Additional information was prepared in response to City of Chula Vista staff comments. Essentially, no wetland impacts are proposed for this project. There are three discrete patches of sage scrub, totaling not more than 400 square feet (<0.01 acre) that may be impacted. These small clusters of sage scrub are significantly separated from more substantial tracts of sage scrub in the Otay River floodplain to the south, and do not retain any significant habitat value. This very limited impact ofless than 0.01 acre should not require separate NCCP 4(d) permitting for sage scrub take. This should meet de minimis minimum impact acreage requirements. This limited sage scrub impact will, however, require mitigation with the City of Chula Vista. To compensate for this limited loss (0.01 acres) of sage scrub, approximately 0.04 acres of sage scrub located in the extreme southeastern corner of the site is proposed to be placed in dedicated biological open space. As this cluster of sage scrub is adjacent to protected high quality sage scrub within the proposed Otay Valley Regional Park, and is designated as "75% Preserve Area" in the draft Subarea Plan, suitable appropriate on-site mitigation is present. Pursuant to the Draft MSCP Chula Vista Subarea Plan (2000), the project site clearly does not lie within areas designated as 100% Habitat Preserve. Portions of the floodplain of the Otay River within the proposed Otay Valley Regional Park are designated as 75 % Preserve. Utilizing south of Alvoca Street as the boundary for this, results in a very small portion of the site being located within the floodplain. The applicant does not propose development for this area. The project development will therefore be situated in close proximity, but not within the 75% Preserve area. As a result, the project will be subject to Adjacency Guidelines. 4-'1 'Z- 5 10/7/02 Polentially Potentially Significant Less lhan Signifant Unless SignlrlCllDI No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact The Chula Vista Adjacency Guidelines for the Subarea Plan are divided into Priority I and Priority 2 categories. Where applicable, all new development is required to adhere to guidelines that deal with on- site drainage, toxic substances lighting, noise, invasives, buffers and dissemination of educational information to residents and landowners adjacent to Preserves to heighten environmental awareness. The proposed project can readily meet the City of Chula Vista adjacency guidelines. It can do so by complying with the following measures: Mitigation: Prior to issuance of grading permit or final map, the applicant shall do as follows: 1.) The embankment immediately south of the development zone (an existing fence on the north side already defines this boundary) if planted, shall only be planted in native sage scrub plant species indigenous to the adjacent Otay River floodplain. 2.) The adjacent floodplain area immediately southward of this embankment shall be placed into dedicated biological open space. 3.) Project lighting shall not be directed southward into this biological open space habitat. 4.) Hardscape rainfall run-off shall be designed to meet Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and National Pollution Discharge & Elimination System (NPDES) standards. 5.) Projecfconstruction noise standards shall comply with Item d. (Noise), Priority 1, Draft adjacency guidelines for the Subarea Plan. 6.) Obtain a Habitat Loss Incidental Take (HILT) permit from the City ofChula Vista for the Diegan coastal sage scrub. The HILT will require that the loss of Diegan coastal sage scrub be mitigated at a 1: I ratio (0.01 acres) inside the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Preserve or at a 1.5: 1 (0.02 acres) ratio outside the MSCP Preserve; or 7.) Obtain "take" authorization for the Diegan coastal sage scrub from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Deparunent of Fish and Game through a Section 10 (a) or other appropriate permitting process. No additional significant indirect biological impacts are expected as a result of project implementation. VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? 0 0 0 Iil b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and 0 0 0 Iil inefficient manner? c) If the site is designated for mineral resource 0 0 0 Iil protection, will this project impact this protection? Comments: . The electrical power requirement of the proposed industrial project will be consistent with energy conservation requirements of the Uniform Building Code. The site does not contain any known mineral resources. No significant impacts would occur. Mitigation: None IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of 0 0 hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: 4 4. petroleum products, pesticides, chemicals or - 3 radiation)? o Iil 6 10/7/02 Potentially PottDtlally SignifiCllDI LtssthAn SigDirK2Dt Unless Signif)CJlDI No Impact Mitigated Impact lmput b) Possible interference with an emergency response 0 0 0 III plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential 0 0 0 I8l health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential 0 0 0 III health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable 0 0 0 I8l brush, grass, or trees? Comments: Main Street is identified as an Evacuation Route in the City's General Plan (p.8-6). The proposal involving warehouse and industrial uses would not result in a significant impact to the City's emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan due to the relatively low number of employees. A Hazardous Materials Business Plan would be prepared if required in accord with the standard requirements of the County Department of Environmental Health. The Business Plan would identify emergency response coordination with the City's emergency responders and if any hazardous materials would be used in any of the industrial buildings, emergency drills, and associated training would also be included. If hazardous materials would be used in the proposed industrial buildings then, the applicants would be required by existing law involving the California Accidental Release Program (CalARP) as administered by the County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials Division to prepare a Risk Management Plan (RMP) that identifies safety procedures, accident prevention, analysis of external events, and emergency response procedures. The RMP would identify the potential effects of accidental releases and design features to minimize risk. The proposed development would not interfere with emergency response or evacuation plans. Flammable brush, grass, and trees are not present on-site or on the adjacent properties. The project would not result in a significant fire hazard. The proposed project would not result in potential significant impacts to emergency response or evacuation plans. Mitigation: None. X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? o o o III o o I8l o Comments: The project site is surrounded by industrial uses to the east and residential uses to the west and north across Main Street. The adjacent area to the south is designated as "open space/habitat preserve." The City of Chula Vista Draft MSCP Subarea Plan indicates that excessively noisy uses or activities adjacent to breeding areas, including temporary grading activities, must incorporate noise reduction measures or be reduced during the breeding season of sensitive bird species. The applicable noise standards are: The City ofChula Vista Municipal Code (Sec. 19.68.030) noise standard for light industrial land use areas is 70dB during the hours of7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays (8:00a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends) and 70 dB during the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00a.m. on weekdays (10:00 p.m. to 8:00a.m. weekends). 4 - c..fc.f 7 10/7/02 PotentiJIlly Potentially Significant Less than Sipllkant Vnn SignlftCllnt No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact The City of Chula Vista Municipal Code (Sec. 19.68.030) noise standard for residential land use areas is 55 dB during the hours of7:ooa.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends) and 45 dB during the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00a.m. on weekdays (10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on weekends). The City of Chula Vista Draft MSCP Subarea Plan states that, "Construction noise within 500 feet of an occupied nest for the coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo and raptors should not exceed 60 dB during the following periods: February 15 through August IS for the coastal Califomia gnatcatcher, March 1 through September15 for the least Bell's vireo, and December 1 through June 31 for raptors. If grading activities are proposed within 500 feet of an occupied nest identified in a pre-construction survey during the applicable breeding season(s), noise reduction techniques, such as temporary noise walls or berms, shall be incorporated into the construction plans to reduce noise levels below 60 dB Leq. Outside the bird breeding season(s), no restrictions shall be placed on temporary construction noise. Noise sources associated with the proposed project can be identified within four categories: (I) construction noise; (2) mobile noise sources, generally consisting of noise from cars and trucks; (3) stationary mechanical equipment and (4) limited industrial land use operations. The Chula Vista Municipal Code exempts construction and demolition activities from its exterior noise level limitations. However, construction activities on early Saturday or Sunday morning or nighttime would be considered intrusive. Noise from construction activities will usually exceed typical background noise levels but will generally be for a short term and will generally occur during daytime hours on weekdays. Mobile noise sources after construction is completed will consist of operations, maintenance and employee vehicles that will contribute to the overall noise levels in the area. A Noise Impact Analysis was prepared on July 10, 2002 for the proposed project by Douglas Eilar & Associates. The noise report indicates that vehicles traveling at 25 miles per hour on the project driveway during the nighttime hours will create an hourly noise level of 40.3 dBA Leq at a location about 50 feet south of Main Street and 50 feet west of the driveway, and 40.2 dBA Leq at a location 150 feet south of Main Street and 50 feet west of the driveway. Project related vehicle noise levels will decrease as the distance from Main Street vehicle noise increases. A comparative analysis between the expected vehicle noise levels with the current Main Street vehicle noise levels shows that the project driveway noise will be significantly less than current Main Street traffic noise. Additionally, the report indicates that the construction of the proposed project buildings will provide noise shielding for the adjacent residences from the Main Street roadway noise. Stationary Air Conditioning Equipment Rooftop-mounted equipment will include building air conditioner (A/C) units, with rooftop-mounted condensers. The unshielded noise level at 70 feet from a rooftop-mounted A/C unit is 51.8 dBA Leq; the noise level at 70 feet is reduced to 26.7 dBA Leq if a parapet wall equal in height to the top of the A/C unit shields the unit. Four shielded A/C units, operating simultaneously, would produce a noise level of 32.7 dBA Leq. - Delivery Freight Trucks 4- _ t1 ':::> Typical exhaust noise from a modem delivery/freight truck engine at full operating RPM, under load and with a good exhaust system is less than 70 dBA Leq at 50 feet. The height of the exhaust noise source ranges from less than 3 feet to 10 feet for tractor-trailer trucks. The proposed loading/unloading areas neares.! to the residential neighborhoods are approximately 210 feet from the closest residential property line. The loading/unloading areas will be blocked from direct line-of-sight to the residences by the industrial structures, thus providing a minimum of 20 dBA noise reduction. s 10/7/02 Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated Le:sslbaD S'lgJlificaDt Impact No Impact Stationary Mechanical Equipment The project proponent has identified no specific mechanical equipment at this time. All roof-mounted exterior air conditioner system components shall be shielded behind a parapet wall equal in height to the top of the tallest A/C unit. Public Address System To avoid noise impacts to neighbors, no outdoor public address (PA) systems shall be permitted. Based on the Noise Study, no catering vehicles would therefore be allowed on the western side of the proposed buildings. Noise control may be required for the California Gnatcatcher's nesting season, from March lto August 15, and for other riparian songbird species from February 15 to August 15. Any construction occurring during these periods may require noise monitoring and possible noise control measures. Catering/Mobile Lunch Vehicles Catering vehicles (lunch trucks) tend to frequent industrial and commercial sites, and may return several times a day at times set aside for breaks and lunch. The vehicles normally sound a horn or identifying signal to announce their arrival. The City of Chula Vista Noise Ordinance does not specifically control these signaling devices; however, the typical maximum allowable sound level for signaling devices is 90 dBA at 50 feet, for a maximum duration of 10 seconds. If allowed on the eastern side only, the proposed buildings would act as a noise buffer to the noise produced by these vehicles and thus provide a 20-dBA noise reduction. With implementation of the recommended noise mitigation, including the parapet wall enclosures for the roof-top A/C systems, noise from all sources associated with the project can be controlled to levels in compliance with the nighttime noise limits mandated by the City of Chula Vista, and will have no significant adverse impact on the surrounding environment. The sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the project are the nearby homes/apartments. The 44.1-dBA Leq mitigated sum of the proposed project- related noise is expected to be less than the current or expected ambient traffic noise levels at the residential property line. Additionally, the proposed project buildings will provide the adjacent residential area with noise shielding from the current and future traffic noise from Main Street, thus providing an overall net decrease in ambient noise levels. Mitigation: Noise control measures are required as follows: I.) All roof-mounted exterior air conditioner system components or any noise generating equipment shall be shielded behind a parapet wall equal in height to the top of the tallest A/C or similar equipment unit. 2.) To avoid noise impacts to neighbors, no outdoor public address (PA) system shall be permitted. 3.) No catering vehicles shall be allowed on the western side of the proposed building. 4.) Noise testing shall be accomplished for activities/operations (indoor & outdoor including trucking operations) associated with all proposed buildings in order to assess that the project site development is in compliance with local municipal regulations related to noise. If testing indicates noncompliance, sound attenuation measures shall be incorporated by the applicant/property owner as recommended by the noise report to bring th~"4tt:,/operation into compliance_ 9 10/7/02 PoteDtially Potentially SignllkaDt Less thaD SignIncant Uaiest SignUteanl No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact 5.) Noise control measures for both short term (construction) and long term impacts will be required for the California Gnatcatcher's nesting season and for other riparian songbird species from February 15 to August 15. Building "C" is located approximately 260 feet from the southerly property line which is the area closest to the Otay River area. If noise testing accomplished in particular for activities/operations (indoors & outdoors including trucking operations) associated with building "C" which is closest to the Otay River area assess that the project site development is not in compliance with local, state and federal regulations related to noise, the project shall implement noise attenuation measures as recommended by the noise report that being the project into compliance. XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? 0 0 0 IIil b) Police protection? 0 0 0 IIil c) Schools? 0 0 0 IIil d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? 0 0 0 IIil e) Other governmental services? 0 0 0 IIil Comments: No new or altered governmental services will be required to serve the project. Fire and police protection can be adequately provided to the site. Mitigation: None XII. Thresholds. Will the proposal adversely impact the City's Threshold Standards? As described below, the proposed project does not significantly impact any of the seven. Threshold Standards. o o o IIil a) Fire/EMS 0 0 0 IIil The Threshold Standards requires that fire and medical units must be able to respond to calls within 7 minutes or less in 85 % of the cases and within 5 minutes or less in 75 % of the cases. The City of Chula Vista has indicated that this threshold standard will be met, since the nearest fire station is one mile away and would be associated with a two -minute response time. Comments: The Fire/EMS threshold would be met as reported by the Fire Department. Mitigation: None . b) Police o o o IIil The Threshold Standards require that police units must respond to 84 % of Priority 1 calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 1 calls of 4.5 minutes or less. Police units must respond to 62.10% of Priority 2 calls within 7 minutes or . less and maintain an average response time tq~ ~~ty 2 calls of 7 minutes or less. 10 10/7/02 PotectbUy Significant Im.." PotenCiaUy Sign!ncant Unll!S.'l Mitigated Less tban Signlftcant Impact No Impact Comments: The Police Threshold would be met as reported by the Police Department. Mitigation: None c) Traffic o o o 181 1. City-wide: Maintain LOS "CO or beller as measured by observed average travel speed on all signalized arterial segments except that during peak hours a LOS of "D" can occur for no more than any two hours of the day. 2. West of 1-805: Those signalized intersections which do not meet the standard above may continue to operate at their current 1991 LOS, but shall not worsen. Comments: The Traffic threshold would be met because the project would result in only I ,422 trips per day. Main Street, a four-lane major would remain at a Level of Service" A" after completion of the project. Mitigation: None d) Parks/Recreation o o o 181 The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3-acres/l ,000 population east ofI-805. The proposed industrial project would be exempt from this Threshold Standard. Comments: No additional park and recreation facilities would be required by the construction of an industrial facility. Mitigation: None e) Drainage o o o 181 The Threshold Standards require that storm water flows and volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with the Drainage Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards. Comments: The Engineering Deparunent indicates that a drainage study will be required to demonstrate the amount of flows contributed by this project and the adequacy of the facilities to handle these flow. No conflict with the City's Drainage Threshold is anticipated. No mitigation is required. Mitigation: None f) Sewer o o o 181 The Threshold Standards require that sewage flows and volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with Sewer Master Planes) and City Engineering Standards. Comments: There are two existing parallel sewer lines bisecting the site; a 15" City of Chula Vista sewer and a 27" City of San Diego sewer line. As a standard measure, the city will require from the owner calculations proving the proposed fill and live loads will not harm the existing 15" sewer. The City will also require televising the sewer line before and after the construction '2f~o"tf7fdamage has occurred. The owner 11 10/7/02 Potentially Potentially Significant Uss than Significant Unless SigniflCllnt No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact will also be required to contact the City of San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department in order to inform them of the proposed type of construction activities to take place over the sewer main and comply with their request for project information. No conflict with the City's threshold is anticipated. No mitigation is required. Mitigation: None g) Water o o o II!I The Threshold Standards require that adequate storage, treatment, and transmission facilities are constructed concurrently with planned growth and those water quality standards are not jeopardized during growth and construction. Applicants may also be required to participate in whatever water conservation or fee off-set program the City of Chula Vista has in effect at the time of building permit issuance. Comments: Water service is required for the proposed project. The Sweetwater Authority indicates that there is an existing eight-inch main located on the north side of Main Street. This water agency also indicates that their records indicate that there are two water services to this parcel fed from the eight-inch water main in Teena A venue to the west. The owner will need to submit a letter to the Authority from the Chula Vista Fire Department stating fire flow requirements and enter into an agreement for water facility service. No conflict with the City's threshold is anticipated. No mitigation is required. Mitigation: None XIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? 0 0 0 II!I b) Communications systems? 0 0 0 II!I c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution 0 0 0 II!I facilities? d) Sewer or septic tanks? 0 0 0 II!I e) Storm water drainage? 0 0 0 II!I t) Solid waste disposal? 0 0 0 II!I Comments: Underground electrical and telephone services would be extended to the site from the nearest available power supply. The extension of services would not require new systems to be installed, or alterations of existing utilities. Mitigation: None XIV. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the public or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? b) Cause the destruction or modification of a scenic 12 o II!I o o 4-41 o o o II!I 10/7/02 rou te? c) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? d) Create added light or glare sources that could increase the level of sky glow in an area or cause this project to fail to comply with Section 19.66. 100 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, Title 19? e) Reduce an additional amount of spill light? Potentially PotentiaU,. Significant Less than Significant Unless SignlrlaDI No imp''' Mitigated Impact Impact 0 III 0 0 0 0 0 III o o III o Comments: The proposed project will not obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the public because the project is not located on a scenic route. However, the project may result in an aesthetically offensive site open to public view unless mitigated. The subject site is not located at a higher elevation and would only be visible from Main Street and the adjacent residential neighborhood located to the north and west. A chain link fence currently surrounds the subject site. Mitigation: I. The roof equipment shall be screened as conceptually shown on the site plan and is subject to review and approval by the Planning & Environmental Services Manager prior to the commencement of construction. 2. A landscape plan approved by a qualified biologist shall be submitted to the City of Chula Vista for approval prior to the commencement of construction. The plan shall include non-invasive vegetation that: Does not require permanent irrigation; and Is compatible with the coastal sage scrub habitat south of the development area. 3. Project proponent shall install landscaping prior to the completion of construction in accordance with approved landscape plans. XV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction or a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? b) Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure or object? c) Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change that would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d) Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? . e) Is the area identified on the City's General Plan EIR as an area of high potential for archeological resources? 13 o o o III o o o III o o III o o o III o o t./ - SO o III o 10/7/02 Potentially SlgnirJCallt Impact PoleRlblDy Signlncant Unless Mitigated Less than Si!;DlficaQt ImpKl No Impact Comments: There would be no significant impacts because there are no known cultural resources in the project area. Mitigation: None XVI. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of paleontological resources? Comments: There are no known paleontological resources on the site or in the adjacent area. Minimal grading is required and no significant impacts to paleontological resources are anticipated. o o o I!I Mitigation: None XVII. RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional 0 0 0 I!I parks or other recreational facilities? b) A ffect existing recreational opportUnities? 0 0 0 I!I c) Interfere with recreation parks & recreation plans 0 0 0 I!I or programs? Comments: The construction of industrial buildings will not result in an increased demand for recreational facilities. Mitigation: None XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: See Negative Declaration for mandatory findings of significance. If an EIR is needed. this section should be completed. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community. reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods or California history or prehistory? Comments: As discussed in Section VII, Biological Resources, the proposed project would result in the removal of approximately 0.0 i-acre (400 square feet.) of coastal sage scrub (CSS) a vegetation community considered sensitive by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Califomia Department ofFish and Game (CDFG). o o o I!I ~-s( 14 10/7/02 Pot~DtiaUy SignlfKllDl Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated No Impact Less than Slp.irleanl Impact Mitigation: Same mitigation identified in Section VII, Biological Resources. b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? o o o IIlI Comments: Constructing light industrial buildings would not significantly affect the long-term environmental goals of the City of Chula Vista. c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the.effects of probable future projects.) Comments: The construction of the proposed industrial buildings with the addition of roof or ground equipment would be noticeable from residences located on Ancurza Way and Alvoca Way. However, the applicant has designed the facility to minimize aesthetic impacts to a level below significance. d) Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: No significant effects on human beings would result from the construction of light industrial b~ildings. Mitigation: Same mitigation identified in Section XIV, Aesthetics o o o IIlI o o o IIlI XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES: The following project revisions or mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project and will be implemented during the design, construction and operation of the project: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Prior to issuance of a grading permit or final map, the applicant shall: I.) The embankment immediately south of the development zone (an existing fence on the north side already defines this boundary) if planted, shall only be planted in native sage scrub plant species indigenous to the adjacent Otay River floodplain. 2.) The adjacent floodplain area immediately southward of this embankment shall be placed into dedicated biological open space. 3.) Project lighting shall not be directed southward into this biological open space habitat. 4.) Hardscape rainfall run-off shall be designed to meet Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and National Pollution Discharge & Elimination System (NPDES) standards. . 5.) Project construction noise standards shall comply witlJ Item d. (Noise), Priority I, Draft adjacency guidelines for the Subarea Plan. 'i - :S' :J-. 1.5 1.0/7/02 6.) Obtain a Habitat Loss Incidental Take (HILT) permit from the City of Chula Vista for the Diegan coastal sage scrub. The HILT will require that the loss of Diegan coastal sage scrub be mitigated at a 1: I ratio (0.01 acres) inside the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Preserve or at a \.5: I (0.02 acres) ratio outside the MSCP Preserve; or 7.) Obtain "take" authorization for the Diegan coastal sage scrub from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game through a Section 10 (a) or other appropriate permitting process. NOISE Noise control measures are required as follows: \.) All roof-mounted exterior air conditioner system components or any noise generating equipment shall be shielded behind a parapet wall equal in height to the top of the tallest A/C or similar equipment unit. 2.) To avoid noise impacts to neighbors, no outdoor public address (PA) system shall be permitted. 3.) No catering vehicles shall be allowed on the western side of the proposed building. 4.) Noise testing shall be accomplished for activities/operations (indoor & outdoor including trucking operations) associated with all proposed buildings in order to assess that the project site development is in compliance with local municipal regulations related to noise. If testing indicates noncompliance, sound attenuation measures shall be incorporated by the applicant/property owner as recommended by the noise report to bring the activities/operation into compliance. 5.) Noise control measures for both short term (construction) and long term impacts will be required for the California Gnatcatcher's nesting season for other riparian songbird species from February 15 to August 15. Building "C" is located approximately 260 feet from the southerly property line, which is the area closest to the Otay River area. If noise testing accomplished in particular for activities/operations (indoors & outdoors including trucking operations) associated with building "C" which is closest to the Otay River area assess that the project site development is not in compliance with local, state and federal regulations related to noise, the project shall implement noise attenuation measures as recommended by the noise report that bring the project into compliance. AESTHETIC IMPACTS I. The equipment pad shall be recessed into the slope as conceptually shown on the site plan and is subject to review and approval by the Planning and Environmental Services Manager prior to the commencement of construction. 2. A landscape plan approved by a qualified biologist shall be submitted to the City of Chula Vista for approval prior to the commencement of construction. The plan shall include non-invasive vegetation that: Will screen the irrigation equipment pad from the adjacent residences west of the site; Does not require permanent irrigation; and Is compatible with the coastal sage scrub habitat south of the development site. 3. Project proponent shall install landscaping prior to the completion of construction in accordance with approved landscape plan. 4-53 16 10/7/02 XX, AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT MITIGATION MEASURES By signing the line(s) provided below, the Applicant(s) and/or OperalOr(s) stipulate that they have each read, understood and have their respective company's authority to and do agree to the mitigation measures contained herein, and will implement same to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator. Failure to sign the line(s) provided below prior to posting of this [Mitigated] Negative Declaratip-6XDeclarationth the County Clerk shall indicate the Applicants' and/or Operator's desire that the Project be held in abeyance without approval and that Applicant(s) and/or Operator(s) shall apply for an Environmental Impact Report. Printed Name and Title of Authorized Representative of [Property Owner's Name] 5f:Ff WfJ JU"i- Signature of Authorized Representative of [Property Owner's Name] Date Io--C't-O'L- Printed Name and Title of [0 or if different from Property Owner] I t(M--- Signa re of Authorized Representative of [Opera or if different from Property Owner] Date \ ~ -lX\- 02-- XXI. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. 0 Land Use and Planning o Transportation/Circulation 0 Public Services 0 Population and Housing . Biological Resources 0 Utilities and Service Systems 0 Geophysical 0 Energy and Mineral Resources . Aesthetics o Water 0 Hazards 0 Cultural Resources 0 Air Quality . Noise 0 Recreation 0 Paleontology 0 Mandatory Findings of Signif. 4 - ~-tf 17 10/7/02 XXII. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on th~ environment, 0 and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, · there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MA Y have a significant effect on the environment, and an 0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at 0 least one effect: I) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 0 (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable 'standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. 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'" U <Il -c:l ~ i:f o .~ OJ) 'S . .- ATTACHMENT 2 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Monda November 4 2002 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers Public Service Buildin 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista A. PRESENT: Chair Peter Morlon, Members Patricia Aguilar, Jose Alberdi and Cheryl Mestler ABSENT: Alfredo Araiza (Excused) STAFF PRESENT: John Schmitz, Principal Planner Richard Whipple, III, Associate Planner Miguel Tapia, Sr. Community Development Specialist Garry Williams, Landscape Planner Ann Pease, Associate Planner Stan Donn, Associate Planner Luis Hernandez, Principal Planner Rick Rosaler, Principal Planner Brian Hunter, Planning & Environmental Manager Andy Campbell, Doug Perry, Fire Capitan OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Cairns, Smith Consulting Architects Dennis Otsuji, ONA Inc. Jeff Wissler, McMahon Development Group Ken Smith, Architect Jeff Katz, Architect B. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Read into the record by Chair Morlon C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 5,2002, August 19, 2002, September 23,2002, October 7, 2002 and October 21, 2002 MSC (Aguilar/Alberdi) (3-0-1-1) to approve the minutes of August 19, 2002 with modification. Motion carried with Chair Morlan abstaining. MSC (Alberdi/Mestler) (3-0-1-1) to approve the minutes of September 23, 2002. Motion carried with Member Aguilar abstaining. MSC (Morlan/Aguilar) (4-0-0-1) to approve the minutes of October 21,2002. Motion carried. The minutes for August 5, 2002, and October 7, 2002 were continued for lack of quorum from those meetings. 4-6. I Design Review Committee Minutes -2 November 4, 2002 D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None E. ACTION ITEMS: 1. DRC-03-04 [Pt': C r Construction of an industrial complex consistinQ of three office manufacturinQ warehousinQ buildinQs which make UP approximately 153,000 sq. ft. of space. Other improvements to the site include the associated parkinQ lots, landscaped areas, zoninQ walls, and 10adinQ decks. porate Center is proposed to be Street, which is a vacant parcel Main Street between Third Avenue ithin the Southwest Redevelopment Staff Presentation: Mr. Brian Hunter, Planning & Environmental Manager gave a brief presentation. The project was located at 3441 Main Street in the southern portion of the City of Chula Vista on a 1O.45-acre parcel in the Southwest Redevelopment area and the Montgomery Specific Plan. The property is rectangular in shape and bounded on three sides by currently developed property, including single-family residential uses to the west and across Main Street. The southern property line borders the flood fringe of the Otay River. An auto dismantler operation and a Peak Load Power Plant occupy the property to the east. Mr. Hunter stated the proposed project consists of construction of an industrial complex composed of three buildings. These buildings are to provide office, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities for future tenants. The proposal requests deviations as provided for through the precise plan to allow the building height to exceed 28 feet. The height and setbacks for the three buildings are as follows: Building A: 30 -ft., 79-ft. setback, Building B: 32-ft., 90-ft. setback, Building C: 38-ft., 80-ft. setback. The Montgomery Specific Plan allows a 45-foot height limit and requires a 50-ft. setback when adjacent to residential properties. The proposed buildings meet the requirements of the Montgomery Specific Plan. Mr. Hunter stated that in the staff report under "Site Plan and Parking" where it referred to a noise wall required on the south side of the project, this statement was not an accurate one. Mr. Hunter explained that they would not know if a noise wall was actually required until a noise study was taken after the project had been built. At that time, a determination would be made on whether the noise would be at a level that needed to be mitigated. Mr. Hunter also commented that the City's Landscape Planner, Mr. Garry Williams had reviewed the conceptual landscape plan. Mr. Williams had recommended that the plans be revised to include the following: add additional planter formation or layering of plants within the screening parking lots planting area along Main Street, provide accent trees at both driveway entrances, and that the landscape and irrigation plans include a water management plan. Mr. Hunter stated that the landscape plans would be revised to that effect and would be resubmitted for review and approval. J:\HOMEIPLANN ING\ROSEMARIE\ORCIMIN11-Q4-02 4-'2- Design Review Committee Minutes -3 November 4, 2002 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee find that the Precise Plan is substantially consistent with the Design Manual and the Montgomery Specific Plan, and recommend approval of thrPJrJtirN Planning Commission and the Redevelopment Agency in a U @ i 2 r lution. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION' Member Aguilar had concerns about the trees along the west side of the project. She did not know if the proposed trees the Brisbane Box and Carrotwood would adequately screen the residential neighborhood to the west. Member Aguilar asked staff to describe the trees. Mr. Hunter responded that there would be a berm along the residential property, which would vary in height, and there would be a six-foot sound wall on top of the berm with a combination of trees and landscape along that area. He described the trees as being a round canopy type of tree that was typically of medium height 15 to 20 ft. tall. Mr. Hunter further stated that Mr. Williams had already reviewed the landscape plans and had only requested that additional trees be added in the front along Main Street. However, Mr. Hunter stated he would have Mr. Williams look at the landscape plans again to see if additional screening was needed along that area. Chair Morlon asked if the revised landscape plan could be brought back to the Committee for their final review and approval. Mr. Hunter responded that it would not be a problem and would do so once the revisions have been made. Chair Morlon made a motion to approve the project. MSC (Morlon/Aguilar) (4-0-0-1) to approve DRC-03-04 with the conditions as stated in the staff report with the exception of the conceptual landscape plan, which will be revised and resubmitted for review and approval by the Design Review Committee. Concerning the noise wall on the south side of the property, if the noise study concludes that a noise wall is needed the applicant will be required to construct one to meet the City's noise ordinance and the draft Multiple Species Conservation Plan. Motion carried. J:IHOMEIPLANNINGIROSEMARIEIORCIMIN 11-04-02 ~-'3 RCC Minutes - 2- October 14. 2002 convenience store, 2-bay lube facility and car detailing shade structure. Staff identified and reviewed certain environmental effects: circulation/transportation, water/drainage, air quality, geophysical, noise and hazards. A traffic study was prepared for the proposed project in order to assess the potential impacts to the surrounding street network and to determine the adequacy of on-site circulation for emergency vehicles and truck deliveries. Ms. Muett summarized the results of the traffic study. Chair Thomas asked if public noticing included schools and business owners that may not own the property. Ms. ponseggi stated that the notices are sent out to the registered owner according to the County Assessors record. Commissioner Bensoussan was concerned about ingress/egress since the project site is so close to Bonita Vista Junior High School. Ms. Muett stated that the traffic study indicated traffic levels would stay wilhin the City's threshold. The peak hours at the school were analyzed. Commissioner Jasek felt the applicant did a very good job. They have provided for the relieving of a lot of congestion. Chair Thomas stated that she did not feel comfortable with the traffic study data because it was taken on August 5th when the schools are not functioning at their normal levels. Ms. Ponseggi indicated that the traffic study is dated August 5th, but that is not the date that the modeling was done. The models are done based on when schools are in session. The date on the traffic study is the date it was finished, not when it was started. Chair Thomas stated that she did not think the building next door to the project had a sprinkler system, which would be an extra hazard with hazardous, flammable materials in the area. Mr. Lou Brito (Aqua Clean Carwash) stated that there is nothing in the carwash facility that is hazardous or flammabie. The only thing that would be of any significance is motor oil, and that is contained in a double steel tank. There is a water reclamation system that a licensed carrier hauls away at scheduled intervals. Everything is monitored about every 6 months. MSC (Diaz/Jasek) to accept the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Vote: (5-0-0-1) with Reid absent. 2. 15-03-03 - McMahon Development, 3441 Main Street Mr. Brian Hunter (Planning & Environmental Manager) displayed an aerial photograph of the area where the proposed project site is located. The site is located south of Main Street, immediately adjacent to the Alvoca single-family residential neighborhood. It goes from Main Street down to the river. Unfortunately, the site has been trashed for years. The site does not have much on it of environmental integrity. It is a previously graded and cleared site. When the public notice was sent out regarding this project, staff received two positive comment letters. The project will consist of three buildings that will be used for office, manufacturing and warehouse facilities. Potential impacts of noise, biological resources and aesthetics have been mitigated to avoid significant impacts. MSC (Jasek/Chavez) to approve staffs' recommendation. Vote: (5-0-0-1) with Reid absent. 4-fo4