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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1989/02/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, February 16, 1989 Council Conference Room 4:10 p.m. City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Cox; Members McCandliss, Nader, Malcolm, and Moore MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Asmu$, Acting Community Development Director Gustafson, Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman, Agency Attorney Harron 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 2/2/89 MSUC (Moore/Cox) approve the minutes of 2/2/89 as submitted. (The vote was 4-0; Member McCandliss was not present for the vote.) CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 2 through 12) Items 4 and 7 were pulled from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, ll, AND 12 WERE OFFERED BY MEMBER NADER, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION 988 APPROVING LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MTDB FOR INSTALLATION OF PHASE II LANDSCAPING AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF BAY BOULEVARD/F STREET, APPROPRIATING $3,500 AND APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH SOUP AND SALAD SYSTEMS, INC. At the January 23, 1989 Agency meeting, staff was directed to coordinate the installation of public improvements at Bay Boulevard and F Street with MTDB. It was recommended that the Agency adopt the resolution approving: (1) Letter of Understanding with MTDB for the installation of public improvements IPhase II) at the northeast corner of Bay Boulevard and F Street; (2) Appropriating $3500 for the construction of said improvements; and (3) Letter of Agreement with Soup and Salad Systems, Inc. for partial maintenance. 3. RESOLUTION 989 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ISSUED UNDER IS-89-25 AND ACCEPTING THE GRANT DEED FOR ACQUISITION OF 329 "H" STREET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR The Agency has recently acquired properties located at 321 and 327 "H" Street. The houses on those sites have been removed to make the sites available as parking area to serve adjacent property being considered for Redevelopment Agency Minutes -2- February 16, 1989 redevelopment. The Agency has reached an agreement with the owners of 329 "H" Street for acquisition of the site. This site is also being acquired to be used as parking area. Prior to closing escrow for the acquisition, it was necessary for the Agency to adopt a negative declaration and accept the grant deed for the property. 5. REPORT: STATUS OF STREET/MERZIOTIS PROPERTY In 1986, the Agency selected InnSuites International for a 180-day period of exclusive right to negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement for the Agency-owned parcel at the northeast corner of I-5/E Street, known as Street/Merziotis. The Agency also approved a six-month extension of this period. However, development plans were never finalized. InnSuites' option lapsed in January 1988. It was recommended that the Agency authorize staff to re-issue the Report for Qualifications for disposition and development of the Street/M6rziotis parcel. 6. a) RESOLUTION 990 APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE GOODWILL APPRAISAL OF THERMO KING, THE BUSINESS LOCATED AT 340 BAY BOULEVARD b) RESOLUTION 991 APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE FIXED ASSET APPRAISAL OF THERMO KING, THE BUSINESS LOCATED AT 340 BAY BOULEVARD The Agency has acquired through condemnation the property located at 340 Bay Boulevard. This property is currently occupied by the business known as Thermo King, which repairs refrigeration units for truck trailers. In order to assess the Agency's financial obligation to relocate Thermo King, it is necessary to obtain an appraisal of the value of the business. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued to six firms specializing in business valuation. It was recommended that the Agency approve contracts with Desmond and Marcello for goodwill appraisal and with Benjamin Tunnell, Inc. for the fixed asset appraisal of the business. 8. RESOLUTION 992 ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK, CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING LOT AT 230 AND 232 CHURCH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA On August 18, 1988, the Redevelopment Agency by Resolution No. 949, awarded a contract in the amount of $116,800 (including contingencies) for the construction of a parking lot at 230/232 Church Avenue to Southland Paving, Inc. The work is now completed. 9. RESOLUTION 993 APPROVING A CONVEYANCE OF PARCEL 1 IN THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA TO PARK CENTRE, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP Parcel No. 1, located at F Street and Garrett Avenue, remains the last lot to be developed within the Town Centre Focus Area. Mr. Richard Zogob, representing Centre City Associates, Ltd. - Commercial, the developer of the parcel, has received approval on his plans to build a 19,500 square foot office building. Grading and foundation work began in January 1989 at the developer's risk. In order to finance the further development of this Redevelopment Agency Minutes -3- February 16, 1989 project, the developer has proposed to form a new partnership comprised of Centre City Associates, Ltd., Maizel Enterprises, Inc. and Richard Zogob. The new partnership will be known as Park Centre, a California General Partnership. In accordance with Section 33 of the Disposition and Development Agreement, any assignment of the DDA, sale, transfer or conveyance of the site requires the written approval of the Agency. lO. RESOLUTION 994 APPROVING A FOUR MONTH EXTENSION TO APRIL 30, 1989 OF THE "RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND MOBILEHOME PROPERTY REHABILITATION LOAN AGREEMENT" BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK The Bank of America (B of A) has been providing banking services to the Agency under the current contract since September 8, 1987 for the City's residential, commercial, and mobilehome rehabilitation and resident park purchase programs. That agreement was to terminate on December 31, 1988. The proposed contract extension to April 30, 1989 with B of A will allow staff the needed time to receive new bank service proposals, make a recommendation for selection to the Agency, and enter into a new contract for services. ll. REPORT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1988, AND AUDITOR'S OPINION Presented for Agency information was the Redevelopment Agency's Audited Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 1988, as performed and prepared by the accounting firm of Touche Ross International. 12. RESOLUTION 995 ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, ZONING ACTIONS AND THE "RIO VISTA APARTMENTS - EIR-89-7 On December 15, 1988, the City Council authorized the expenditure of up to $36,600 for the preparation of the necessary environmental documents for the various General Plan Amendments, Zoning Actions and the "Rio Vista Apartments" in the Lower Sweetwater Valley. On December 19, 1988, a request for proposals was sent to the Environmental Review Coordinator's list of environmental consultants and subsequently three proposals were received. It was recommended that the Agency adopt a resolution authorizing the Chairman to enter into an agreement with Engineering-Science, Inc. and Mascot Realty for the preparation of environmental documents for the Lower Sweetwater GPA, Zoning Actions. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. Redevelopment Agency Minutes -4- February 16, 1989 PULLED ITEMS 4. RESOLUTION 996 ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-89-44 AND APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MASCOT REALTY, INC. (ROBERT AND BARBARA SCOTT) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 104 APARTMENTS AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BROADWAY AND SEAVALE STREET Robert Scott and Barbara Scott, the owners of approximately four acres at the northeast intersection of Broadway and Seavale, have proposed to develop 104 apartments on the site. A mobilehome park is presently located on this site. Mr. Scott has been in the process of relocating the trailers under an approved relocation plan in compliance with State and City regulations. Member Nader asked if there was a condition in the agreement relative to the plan to relocate the displaced residents of the mobilehome park into the new apartments to be constructed. Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman stated that it is part of the Conditions of Approval attached to the Owner Participation Agreement. Member Nader further asked if the residents who opt to move into the new apartments have rent protection similar to what is provided in a mobilehome park. Acting Community Development Director Gustafson stated that it is not called for under the ordinance. Mr. Robert Scott, 4 Broadway, Chula Vista, stated that out of 104 residents only two have requested a right of first refusal. Regarding rent for the two residents in the new apartments, it will be market rent at the time. These two residents have currently been relocated; when the new apartments are built they will be contacted and given the opportunity to move into the apartments. Currently, there are approximately four residents whose relocation remains unresolved. Chairman Cox referred to the slope/bank that exists on the Broadway frontage. He wanted to know what type of treatment is planned for this area. Mr. Scott stated that the Engineering Department has required that he dedicate § feet of right-of-way and widen the street 15 feet. In that widening, there is a retaining wall and extensive landscaping planned. The east end of the property that fronts on Broadway will be lower than it is now. There will be a block wall that will partially retain the area. Chairman Cox further noted there is a billboard on the north slope of the property that is unattractive. Mr. Scott stated it is not part of his property; that property is located in National City. Responding to Chairman Cox' questions regarding a Fine Arts Feature, Mr. Kassman explained the addendum to the Design Manual for this Project Area indicates that residential projects will be subject to the City's normal design standards and that does not include a Fine Arts Feature. Member Moore stated he believes the issue of the retaining wall and how it will affect the landscaping should go back to the Design Review Committee. Mr. Scott stated he believes it is currently a condition of approval in the Redevelopment Agency Minutes -5- February 16, 1989 Owner Participation Agreement. He referred to Condition "c" on the Conditions of Approval (Exhibit B). Member Moore felt that this condition did not cover · his concern. Agency members noted the exceptional job that Mr. Scott has done working with the residents in relocation, being sensitive to their needs, staying within the bounds of the law, and in many cases going beyond what was required. Chairman Cox commented that this site is a key location in terms of being an entryway into the City. He was surprised that there is not a Fine Arts requirement for residential projects in the Town Centre II Redevelopment Area. He asked if Mr. Scott would be agreeable to providing an easement on this property for a City entry sign. Mr. Scott responded that he would be agreeable to this. Responding to questions concerning parking posed by Member McCandliss, Mr. Kassman stated the parking required is standard and it is what would be required from any other project in the City. Member McCandliss further questioned the Negative Declaration, Page 2, regarding threshold compliance (D.1). This deals with fire and emergency services. She understood thresholds also had to do with impact citywide, which was not addressed in this format. Environmental Review Coordinator Reid stated that in this particular threshold there are two different approaches to the evaluation. One is on a project-by-project basis and there is also an annual review. A citywide perspective is taken into consideration at the time of the annual review. Regarding the school situation, Mr. Scott stated the school fees have been paid and a certificate from the School District is expected. He believes the impact on schools from this project should not be as great as was projected. MS (Moore/Cox) to add a condition to the Conditions of Approval. The condition would be that the developer agrees to present to the Design Review Committee for final review and approval the revised eastern property landscaping and retaining wall plan involved in widening Broadway. Member Malcolm clarified that the intent of the motion is that if the Design Review Committee requires a modification the project does not need to come back to the Agency as long as the applicant agrees to the modification. The only way this project would be required to come back before the Agency is if there is a disagreement between the Design Review Committee and the applicant. The motion passed unanimously. IThe vote was 4-0; Member Nader was not present for the vote.) MS (Cox/Malcolm) to add a condition to the Conditions of Approval. The condition would be to require the property owner to provide an easement for a city fine arts feature and/or entry sign on the slope/bank of the property. Redevelopment Agency Minutes -6- February 16, 1989 Agency Attorney Harron stated it is possible to have an undefined easement on the property so that it would not interfere with the approved plans. Chairman Cox stated the intent of the motion is that in the event the City decides to put an entry sign in this location the property owner would cooperate in providing an easement for said sign. It was suggested that rather than have an undefined easement that the location of the easement be referred to as the "Northeast Quarter". The motion passed unanimously. (The vote was 4-0; Member Nader was not present for the vote. RESOLUTION OFFERED AS AMENDED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. I The vote was 4-0; Member Nader was not present for the vote.) 7. RESOLUTION 997 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MOTIVATIONAL SYSTEMS, INC. FOR DESIGN OF SIGNS IN THE TOWN CENTRE I AND BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS The Agency has expressed interest in the installation of a City identification monument sign adjacent to the I-5 freeway near "E" Street. An interest has also been expressed for installing a sign on Agency-owned property at the intersection of Third Avenue and "H" Street to direct motorists to the Town Centre Focus Area and Chula Vista Shopping Center. Finally, the Park Plaza Parking Structure is in need of new directional signs adjacent to driveways on both "F" Street and Third Avenue. A Request for Proposals was issued for design of these four signs. Based on a review of the proposals and interviews of the proposing design firms by the planning and Community Development Departments, Motivational Systems, Inc. was recommended to be awarded a contract for design of the signs. Mr. Gustafson reported it was staff's recommendation that the Agency approve the contract but that the Agency hold off on the sign at Third and "H" until a development proposal is established for those parcels. Member Moore noted that in his opinion the signage for Town Centre is too low key; people do not see the signs and the signs are not effective. He is interested in a design that is not only attractive by design, color and shape, but where the sign is located. Mr. David Cowan of Motivational Systems, Inc. responded to questions. He noted several sketches will be presented to the Agency based on meetings with City staff and committees to determine the concept for the signs. Member McCandliss stated it was noticeable that Motivational Systems had half the bid that the other applicant submitted. She asked if the proposal was signficantly different. Mr. Kassman stated both applicants were given identical perimeters. The proposals were very similar in terms of the extent Redevelopment Agency Minutes -7- February 16, 1989 of the work. Motivational Systems is local and staff was familiar with their work. They have done the type of signs that staff would like to see in this area. Staff reviewed portfolios of their work and it was perfectly acceptable; they also fabricate their own work. The other bidder was primarily a design group; they are known for their very expensive, very dynamic signs. Their services were considerably higher priced. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. IThe vote was 4-0; Member Nader was not present for the vote.) 14. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None. 15. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: a. Installation of Public Improvements to the Four Agency-owned Parcels on Bay Boulevard Chairman Cox noted the City/Agency is preparing to go out to bid for the public improvements along Bay Boulevard between "F" and "J" Street. He would like to request that for purposes of establishing what the cost would be, the public improvements in front of the four Agency-owned parcels be included in the bid. MS (Cox/Malcolm) include cost of public improvements to the four Agency-owned parcels in the bid for the public improvements along Bay Boulevard between "F" and "J" Street. Member Malcolm clarified that two bids will be received; one for the normal project and one including the Agency-owned properties. The motion passed unanimously. (The vote was 4-0; Member Nader was not present for the vote.) 16. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member McCandliss; a. Soup Exchange Parking/Additional Bayfront Parking Member McCandliss commented there is a problem with parking on the Bayfront. In reviewing the rest of the Bayfront, she would hope the Agency would be sensitive to meeting parking needs in greater ratio than has been allowed to date. She would like the Soup Exchange parking situation to be looked at. At the time this project was approved, it was realized that it was below standard in parking. The public parking area across the street was included to accommodate Soup Exchange parking. However, the public parking area across the street was fenced off between the time of the approval of the project and the time it was actually constructed. Redevelopment Agency Minutes -8- February 16, 1989 MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) refer staff to review the Soup Exchange parking situation; see if any changes can be made to better channel people into the public parking across the street. (The vote was 4-0; Member Nader was not present for the vote.) ADJOURNMENT at 5:15 p.m. to Closed Session to discuss: The potential acquisition of property located at: 311 F Street (Hugh Christiansen/Margaret Scott-Blair, owners) 428 F Street (Security Title Insurance, Co., owners - Anthony Schools) 354 Church Avenue (Mi§uel A. & Fernandez A. Cardenas, owners) 588 L Street (South Bay Board of Realtors, owner) 233 Fourth Avenue (Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, owner) Ridgeback Road and East H Street (City of Chula Vista, owner) 275 F Street (F Street Corporation, owner) ADJOURNMENT from Closed Session at 5:55 p.m. to the regular meeting of March 2, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. WPC 3997H