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Home My WebLink AboutRDA Packet 2000/03/28 Notice is hereby given that the Chair of the Redevelopment Agency has called and will convene a special joint meeting of the Redevelopment Agency/City Council, Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, Califomia to consider, deliberate and act upon the following: ~on, Chair ~{l?- -=-...- ..;;:: CIlY OF TUDDAY, MARcN 28, 2000 CHUlA VISTA COUNCIL CHAMalRS 6.00 P.M. PuaLic SIRVlCD BUILDINO (I_IDIATELY fOLLOWING 'NI CITY COUNCIL MinING) SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL Agency Members Davis, Moot, Padilla, Salas, and Chair Horton BUSINESS 2. AGENCY/COUNCIL RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REIMBURSEMENT OP UP TO 5150,000 TO HOUSE OP BLUU fOR LANDSCAPE MEDIAN IMPROVIMENTS ON MAIN STREn AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY' AnORNIY TO AMEND THE SUBLIASE ACCORDINGLY-On 11/7/95, the City Council approved the construction of the Coors Amphitheatre. Staff has been working to construct landscape improvements in the median located east of Nirvana on Main Street (Otay Valley Road). The improvements are proposed to be conducted in two phases at an estimated cost of $400,000. The first phase, consisting of palm trees, is planned to be instalied by April 20, 2000. The second phase is planned for October 2000 and will consist of additional trees, shrubbery and ground plantings. Phase One is estimated to cost $150,000. House of Blues will fund the improvements, subject to the City reimbursement of up to $150,000. Staff proposes that the City contribution be made from unanticipated revenue from the sale of property, in addition to Redevelopment Agency funds. [Community Development Director] Staff Recommendation: Agency/Council adopt the resolution. OTHER BUSINESS 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT(S) 4. CHAlR(S) 5. AGENCY MEMBER CO_ENTI ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to an adjourned meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on April 11, 2000 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting, in the City Council Chambers. 1r - T ~OINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCy/CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM No. .:L MEETING DATE 03/28/00 ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $150,000 TO HOUSE OF BLUES FOR LANDSCAPE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS ON MAIN STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR W-~ c.,S REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR t~;; (4/5"'" VOTE: YES..A..- No-.J On November 7, 1995 the City Council approved the permit for the Coors Amphitheatre. The Amphitheatre opened in the spring of 1998 and House of Blues purchased the amphitheatre from Universal Concerts last year. Bitterlin Development Corporation, the amphitheatre's agent, has proposed to construct enhanced landscape improvements in the median located east of Nirvana on Main Street (Olay Valley Road) (See Exhibit A). The improvements are proposed to be conducted in two phases at an estimated cost of $400,000. The first phase, consisting of palm trees, is planned to be installed by April 20, 2000. The second phase is planned for October 2000 and will consist of additional trees, shrubbery and ground plantings. This two-phase approach will allow the median to be improved for the 2000 amphitheatre and water park season. The proposed installation of palm trees is a departure from the existing median landscape west of Nirvana. The amphitheatre desired a grander landscape to provide a signature element for the area. Phase one is planned to be completed in time for the Jimmy Buffet concerts April 20 and 22, 2000. Phase one is estimated to cost $150,000. House of Biues will fund the Phase I improvements, subject to the City reimbursement of up to $150,000. Staff proposes that the City's contribution be made from unanticipated revenue from the sale of property. The second phase improvements will cost an additional $250,000 and staff is currently reviewing various funding sources for these improvements. That the City Council and Redevelopment Agency approve the reimbursement of up to $150,000 to House of Blues for landscape median improvements and authorizing the Mayor to execute a reimbursement agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Not applicable. c::l-I T' - ~ PAGE 2, ITEM- MEETING DATE 03/28/00 As mentioned above, the amphitheatre opened in the spring of 1998. Bitterlin Development Corporation proposed that the landscape median running east from Nirvana be improved with queen palms that were uplit in the evening. The enhanced landscape wouid serve as a gateway for the water park and amphitheatre area. After much discussion with staff, the proposal for the landscape median will ultimately include palm trees, aiders (a deciduous tree), shrubberies, ground cover, lighting and the irrigation and drainage system. Bitterlin proposed to do the Phase 1 improvements in order to complete Phase I by the season opener. The Phase 1 Installation will include: 45-50 fan palms with uplighting (approx. 10 foot trunk height) Drainage and electrical systems Ground cover at the west and east ends of the median Attachment Band C illustrate the Phase I improvements. The second phase improvements are estimated to cost up to an additional $250,000. Staff is currently reviewing funding resources for these improvements. The second phase will include additional trees, ground cover and shrubs, in addition to city streetlights and hardscape. Plans for Phase 2 are expected to be submitted for staff review in the next few months. Phase 2 improvements are planned to commence at the end of the concert season in October or November 2000. Staff will keep the Council/Agency apprised. Ongoing maintenance of the new improvements will be funded through an amendment to the existing open space district No. 23. The waterpark and amphitheatre property are the only parties in the district. The City's reimbursement $150,000 obligation will be contingent on obtaining property owner approval for this ongoing maintenance obligation. In order to ensure that the landscape improvement costs are appropriate, staff will require House of Blues to hire contractors through a competitive bid process. The process applied will be that used when developers are constructing public improvements and seeking reimbursement from the City's Public Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund. Staff believes that this bid process is the most analogous approach to handling this unique situation and will adequately protect the public interests. Staff is proposing to reimburse House of Blues up to the $150,000 after completion of the Phase I improvements and amendment to the maintenance district No. 23 with unanticipated revenue from the sale of property. House of Blues will be reimbursed up to $150,000 after satisfactory completion of the Phase I improvements and amendment to the maintenance district No. 23. The source of repayment will be unanticipated revenue from the saie of property. IDDAI H'IHDMEICDMMDEVISTAFF.REPID2\22IDOIDTVRNAME.CHG [M."h 23, 2DDD 111,SAMIJ ól-..J... T - - AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $150,000 TO HOUSE OF BLUES FOR LANDSCAPE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS ON MAIN STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY WHEREAS, on November 7, 1995, the City Council approved the construction of the Coors Amphitheatre. The amphitheatre opened in the spring of 1998 and House of Blues purchased the amphitheatre from Universal Concerts last year; and WHEREAS, the amphitheatre's agent has proposed to construct enhanced landscape improvements in the median located east of Nirvana on Main Street (Otay Valley Road); and WHEREAS, the improvements are proposed to be constructed in two phases at an estimated cost of $400,000. The first phase is estimated to cost $150,000 and will consist of palm trees. The second phase is planned for October 2000 and will consist of additional trees, shrubbery and ground plantings; and WHEREAS, the two phase approach will allow the median to be improved for the 2000 amphitheatre and waterpark season; WHEREAS, House of Blues will fund the Phase I improvements, subject to the City reimbursement of up to $150,000 and; WHEREAS, Staff proposes that the City's contribution be made from unanticipated revenue from the sale of property, and contingent upon satisfactory completion of the phase 1 improvements and amendment to the open space maintenance district no. 23. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve the reimbursement of up to $150,000 to House of Blues for landscape median improvements on Main Street and authorize the mayor to execute a reimbursement agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Presented by Approved as to form by Ch'~' ~ ~ Director of Community Development c2 -.3 T - - : .... ~ .. ", EXHIBIT B (') ::u 0 CfJ en C/) c..> m q (') ::! 0 z 0 'TI ""C I » C/) "! m - s:: ""C ::u 0 < m s:: m Z -i C/) ~ q 0 --- OJ-:!' ~ T .,. EXHIBIT C ) PLAN OF EASTERN END OF LANDSCAPE MEDIAN .;2-' Cn ) tI 7F'f I I I ... .,. - - .