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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Packet 1998/11/03 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 4:00 p.m. (immediately following the City Council meeting) Council Chambers Public Services Building Joint Meetine of the RedeveloDment Aeencv/Citv Council of the Citv of Chula Vista 1. ROLL CALL: CALL TO ORDER Agency/Council Members Moot _' Padilla_, Rindone _' Salas _' and Chair/Mayor Horton _ CONSENT ITEMS ( Items 2 through 4 ) (Will be voted on immediately following the Council Consent Calendar during the City Council meeting) The staff recommendations regarding the following item listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by the Agency by one motion without discussion unless an Agency member, a member of the public or City staff requests that the item be pulled for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out a "Request to Speak Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency or the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed after Action Items. Items pulled by the public will be the first items of business. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 15, 1998, September 22. 1998, October 6, 1998 and October 20, 1998 3 RESOLUTION 1604 4. RESOLUTION 1605 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ONST AGE PLAYHOUSE A.K.A. ONSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AND APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I FUND BALANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA-Onstage Playhouse aka Onstage Productions has been operating in the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area as a non-profit corporation since 1985. The playhouse has been a successful endeavor and it continues to bring people into the Downtown area to enjoy theater and patronize local restaurants and merchants. Recently, Onstage's lease was renewed at a much high rental rate than previous years. The Board of Directors evaluated the fiscal impact of the rent increase and found that a budget deficit will result in 1998-99. Onstage has requested assistance the City to keep the organization solvent while a plan can be devised to resolve financial and space needs. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Community Development Director) 4/5ths Vote Reauired APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I FUND BALANCE TO THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR 1998-99 PROMOTIONAL AND ADVERTISING ACTIVITIES-On 3/17/98, the City Council approved the Downtown Business Association's 1998 budget and directed staff to submit the DBA's request for $20,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for promotional activities to be considered in the FY 1998- 99 City budget. Subsequently, during the 1998-99 budget sessions, a report was submitted with the Finance Department's Parking Meter Fund budget recommending that the Downtown Business Association's $20,000 request instead be included in the Town Centre I budget. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Community Development Director) 4/5ths Vote Reauired Agenda -2- November 3, 1998 ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR This is the time the Redevelopment Agency will discuss items which have been removed from the Consent Calendar. Agenda items pulled at the request of the public will be considered prior to those pulled by Agency Members. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This is an opportunity for the general public to address the Redevelopment Agency on any subject matter within the Agency's jurisdiction that is not an item on this agenda. (State law, however, generally prohibits the Redevelopment Agency from taking action on any issues not included on the posted agenda.) If you wish to address the Agency on such a subject, please complete the "Request to Speak Under Oral Communications Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency or City Clerk prior to the meeting. Those who wish to speak, please give your name and address for record purposes and follow up action. OTHER BUSINESS 6. DIRECTOR/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTrSI 7. CHAIR/MAYOR'S REPORTISl 8. AGENCY/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting on November 17, 1998 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting. in the City Council Chambers. MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, September IS, 1998 7:08 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency/Council Members: Moot, Padillla, Rindone, Salas, and Chair/Mayor Horton ABSENT: Agency Members: None ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director, David D. Rowlands; Legal Counsel, John M. Kaheny; City Clerk, Beverly A. Authelet; Deputy city Clerk, Charline Long CONSENT ITEMS (Items pulled: none) CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY CHAIR/MAYOR HORTON, headings read, texts waived, passed and approved unanimously 5-0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 2, 1998, June 23, 1998, July 14, 1998, and August 11, 199B. 3. COUNCIL RESOLUTION 19174 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION 1597 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE SEWER P-TRAP AT 850 LAGOON DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CA (RD-220)--On 8/19/98, in Conference Room 3 in the Public Services Building, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the "Sewer P-Trap at 850 Lagoon Drive in the City of Chula Vista, California (RD-220)" project. The work includes excavation and grading, mobilization, trench shoring, dewatering, installation of PVC sewer pipe and fittings, traffic control, sewer bypassing, preservation and restoration of property, and other miscellaneous work specified in the contract documents. Staff recommends approve of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 4. RESOLUTION 1598 APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $249,000 TO ACQUIRE FORECLOSURE RIGHTS ON THE PHASE I PROPERTY OF THE FORMER BROADWAY BUSINESS HOMES PROJECT AT 760 BROADWAY--In August 1995, the Agency entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for the Broadway Business Homes project; and subsequently through an Amendment to the DDA, the developer purchased Phase I of the property. Due to circumstances, the developer was unable to perform under the conditions of the original and amended DDA. As a result, the first trust deed lienholder wants to foreclose on the property and has agreed to assign the foreclosure rights to the Agency. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Community Development Director) 4/5ths vote required * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * d{ RDA Minutes September 15, 1998 Page 2 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR None. OTHER BUSINESS 5. DIRECTOR/CITY MANAGER'S REPORT/Sl - None. 6. CHAIR/MAYOR'S REPORT/Sl - None. 7. AGENCY/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS - None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMc/AAE, City Clerk By: Charline Long, Deputy City Clerk ~-;;:... MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, September 22, 1998 6:16 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Members: Moot, Rindone, Salas, and Chair Horton ABSENT: Agency Members: Padilla ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director, David D. Rowlands; Legal Counsel, Ann Moore; City Clerk, Beverly A. Authelet; Deputy City Clerk, Charline Long CONSENT ITEMS (Item pulled: Item No.2 by Rindone) BALANCE OF CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY CHAIR HORTON, heading read, text waived. 2. RESOLUTION 1599 APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KATZ HOLLIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500 TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING A LONG-TERM AGENCY FINANCIAL STRATEGY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT--During the FY 98/99 budget adoption process, it was recommended that the Agency secure the services of a financial consultant to assist staff in the development of a pro-active, well-planned financial strategy with related fiscal policies. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Community Development Director; Finance Director) Member Rindone inquired as to the legality of merging project areas for financing on inner-fund loans. Chris Salomone, Community Development Director, replied that it is indeed legal covered under legislation AB1290. It allows the Finance Director to pool funds allowing distribution as from one large redevelopment area. It's a novel new concept being used throughout the state and Katz Hollis is one of the pioneers in this effort. Member Rindone requested that information concerning AB1290 and an analysis from staff be forwarded to Council members as an information item. MEMBER RINDONE OFFERED RESOLUTION 1599, heading read, text waived, passed and approved 4-0-1, Padilla absent. 3. RESOLUTION 1600: APPROVING OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE GREENWALD COMPANY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 76,885 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AT 675 OXFORD STREET WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA--The applicant is proposing to develop an office building on the vacant property located at the west end of Oxford Street. The proposed building will be occupied by the San Diego County Family Resource Center. On 4/7/98, City Council approved rezoning of the property from Limited Industrial to Commercial Office; and as part of the rezoning, adopted a negative declaration considering the development of 200,000 sq. ft. of office space. On 5/19/98, the Agency approved a Special Use Permit ~-3 RDA Minutes September 22, 1998 Page 2 for the establishment of the San Diego County South Bay Health & Human Services Agency Family Resource Center at the proposed building. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Community Development Director) Glen Googins, Assistant City Attorney, declared that the entity with which the Agency will be contracting is not the Greenwald Company but Palomar Station LLC and recommended that the resolution adopting the OPA reflect that change. VOTE: Passed and approved as amended 4-0-1, Padilla absent. Member Rindone commented that he would like to congratulate Mr. Greenwald, a local developer, for developing such an outstanding project that incorporates so many resources into one County Center. Even though it was not possible to incorporate all that was in the original plan, Mr. Greenwald and the City staff deserve congratulations for their tenacity in bringing this project forward that will provide a positive image to the community. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. Recessed 6:20 p.m. to Council Meeting. Reconvened 9:10 p.m. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Item No.2 was pulled, however, the minutes will reflect the original published agenda order.) OTHER BUSINESS 4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT/Sl - None 5. CHAIR'S REPORT/S\ - None 6. AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted Beverly A. Authelet, CMC/AAE, City Clerk By: Charline Long, Deputy City Clerk ..;) - c./ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, October 6, 1998 4:50 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Members: Horton Moot, Padilla, Salas, and Chair ABSENT: Agency Members: Rindone ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director, Sid Morris; Legal Counsel, John M. KahenYi Deputy city Clerk, Charline Long CONSENT CALENDAR (Items pulled: None) CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY CHAIR HORTON, headings read, texts waived, passed and approved 4-0-1 (Rindone ahsent). 2. RESOLUTION 1601 AMENDING THE TOWN CENTRE I FINE ARTS POLICY TO ADD CLARIFYING LANGUAGE AND TO PROVIDE A WIDER RANGE OF CULTURAL ART FORMS IN THE TOWN CENTRE I--When the Christmas holiday lights and displays on Candy Cane Lane were discontinued in 1997, Council directed staff to explore the possibility of continuing the holiday lighting tradition on Third Avenue in the downtown area. In August 1998, the Agency/ Council approved a concept holiday lighting program. Prior to approval of funding from the Fine Arts Fund, it was recommended that the current Fine Arts Policy be amended to allow expenditure of funds from the Fine Arts Fund for the Downtown Holiday Lighting Program. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Community Development Director) 3. RESOLUTION 1602 APPROVING OWNER/TENANT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH FOSTER INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND BUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRUCK RENTAL AGENCY AT 690 L STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA--Budget Rent A Car is proposing to relocate and develop a truck rental agency consisting of a 1,668 sq. ft. building, a parking lot, and associated landscaped areas at 690 L street. The si~e is owned by Foster Investment Corporation who will lease it to Budget Rent A Car Systems. Budget Rent A Car was a t.enant of the Redevelopment Agency at 753 Broadway until the end of August 1998. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Community Development Director) 4. RESOLUTION 1603 APPROVING OWNER/TENANT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE NAPASUCA TRUST AND ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR COMPANY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMOBILE RENTAL AGENCY AT 1059 BROADWAY LOCATED WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA--Enterprise Rent A Car currently occupies a space at the shopping center located at the southeast corner of Broadway and Palomar. Enterprise wishes to move to a permanent location at 1059 Broadway located within the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area and expand its current operations to consist of a 1,940 sq. ft. building, a parking lot, and associated landscaped C) -s- RDA Minutes October 6, 1998 Page 2 areas. The site is owned by the Napasuca Trust who will lease it to Enterprise. Staff recommends approval of the resolution subject to the conditions in Exhibit B of the agreement. (Community Development Director) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. OTHER BUSINESS 5. DIRECTOR REPORT(Sl - none. 6. CHAIR REPORT(Sl - none. 7. AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS - none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk By: Charline Long, Deputy City Clerk c2 -to MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, October 20, 1998 7:18 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Members: Moot, Padilla, Rindone, Chair/Mayor Horton ABSENT: Members: Salas ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager, David D. Rowlands; Legal Counsel/City Attorney, John M. Kaheny; and City Clerk, Beverly A. Authe1et CONSENT CALENDAR (Items pulled: none) CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY CHAIR/MAYOR HORTON, heading read, text waived. 2. COUNCIL RESOLUTION 19221 APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE FROM "0" TO "G" STREETS FOR THE CHULA VISTA DOWNTOWN HIGH SCHOOL BAND PAGEANT ON NOVEMBER 14, 1998 - In January 1998, Council approved Sweetwater Union High School District's request to close Third Avenue and provide financial assistance to conduct a band pageant in April 1998 in the downtown area. The April pageant was cancelled, and the School District has rescheduled the pageant to 11/14/98 and would like to conduct the event in the downtown area. Per staff's recommendation, Council approved the resolution to close Third Avenue between "0" and "Gn streets and the Agency approved the related staff services. (Community Development Director). Member Rindone asked why is this scheduled for 8:00 a.m.; why not have it a little later so people can watch the parade? Pam Buchan, Principal Community Development Specialist, responded that staff has talked to the School District about having it at 9:00 a.m. They were open to either 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. As a matter of fact, since some folks may be coming from outside the County, they felt that 9:00 a.m. might be better. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT Member Rindone offered as a friendly amendment that Council approve the resolution with the flexibility of either an 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. starting time. VOTE: RESOLUTION APPROVED 4-0-1 AS AMENDED (Salas absent). ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. OTHER BUSINESS 3. DIRECTOR/MANAGER'S REPORTISI - none. 4. CBAIR/MAYOR'S REPORTISI - none. 5. AGENCY/COUNCIL MEMBER'S COMMENTS - none, c2-7 RDA Minutes October 20, 1998 Page 2 The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Beverly A. Authe1et, CMC/AAE City Clerk ,.;2-~ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT REVIEWED BY: Item .3 Meeting Date 11/03/98 RESOLUTION / c:, 0 ~ APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ONSTAGE PLAYHOUSE A.K.A. ONSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AND APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I FUND BALANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF TOWN CENTRE I REDEVElOPMENT PROJECT AREA Community Development OirectorC.7 . Executive Director {!; it' Q iY' 14/5ths Vote: Yesll No_l !Ii ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: BACKGROUND: Onstage Playhouse A.K.A. Onstage Productions has been operating in the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area as a non.profit corporation since 1985. The playhouse has been a successful endeavor and it continues to bring people into the Downtown area to enjoy theater and patronize local restaurants and merchants, particularly during the evening hours. Recently, Onstage's lease was renewed at a much higher rental rate than previous years. The Board of Directors evaluated the fiscal impact of the rent increase and found that a budget deficit will result in 1998.99. Onstage has requested assistance from the City to keep the organization solvent while a plan can be devised to resolve financial and space needs (letter attached). Staff has reviewed Onstage's request and has prepared an agreement for contribution of redevelopment funds to the mutual benefit of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project and the Onstage Playhouse. RECOMMENDATION: That the Agency adopt a resolution entering into an agreement with Onstage Playhouse A.K.A. Onstage Productions and appropriating $10,000 from Bayfront/Town Centre I fund balance for the benefit of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: Onstage Plavhouse As a result of a recent rent increase, the Onstage Playhouse Board of Directors re.evaluated the organization's financial outlook and subsequently developed a strategic plan through 2001 which includes a Vision Statement, ~ -I Page 2. Item 3 Meeting Date 11103/98 Goals, and Priorities; addresses the issue of future space needs; and establishes a goal to develop funding proposals and business partnerships for future revenue sources (copy attached). The President of Onstage has indicated that the Board realizes that the theater has grown to a point that a larger facility is needed and that an expanded funding base is necessary. Onstage has expressed a desire to continue operating within the Downtown area. The Board plans to negotiate a six month extension to their current lease (due to expire on July 31, 1999) which will allow the Playhouse to continue operating at its present location through January 2000. The President has indicated that the requested City contribution will provide the financial assistance necessary to sustain the playhouse while relocation plans and funding resources are further developed. An agreement with Onstage Playhouse is attached as Exhibit A to the associated resolution. The agreement provides in exchange for a contribution from the Redevelopment Agency, Onstage will continue to operate within the Town Centre I through January 2000 and will provide services beneficial to the Downtown such as including "Downtown Chula Vista" on promotional materials. In addition, there is a provision for Onstage to allow, by mutual consent, the use of their facility to non-profit community organizations when the playhouse is not in use. It is staff's opinion that provisions in the agreement will ensure that public benefit will be derived from the contribution of redevelopment funds and that an important and viable Downtown business will be retained in the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project thereby reducing the potential for blighting influences. Also, since retention of the playhouse will help implement the recently adopted "Vision" for Downtown (establish Downtown as the Business, Entertainment and Social Center-point of the Community), it is recommended that the Agency enter in the proposed agreement. FISCAL IMPACT: The requested $10,000 appropriation from the Bayfront/Town Centre I fund balance will be offset from savings associated with closing a prior year purchase order. (The Community Development Department realized a $32,000 savings from a 1997-98 professional services contract: Purchase Order #211983 Rosenow Spevacek Group - Bayfront/Town Centre Redevelopment Plan Amendments.) In addition, staff will investigate the potential for reimbursement to the Redevelopment Agency through the (Coors Amphitheatre) Performing Arts Fund as the funding policy is developed for that revenue source. IPB) H:\HOME\COMMOEVISTAFF.REP\11.03.9B\onstage.113 [October 29, 1998 19:09am)] ,.3-d-.. .~ RESOLUTION NO. I b 0 ..j. RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ONSTAGE PLAYHOUSE AKA. ONSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AND APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM BAYFRONTITOWN CENTRE I FUND BALANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA WHEREAS, Onstage Playhouse agrees to continue to be located within the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area until January 31, 2000 and to provide services beneficial to the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area such as inciuding "Downtown Chula Vista" in promotional materials and use of faciiities by community organizations; WHEREAS, Agency has funds available to contribute to Onstage in order to retain Onstage within the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area and to promulgate such services; WHEREAS, an Agreement outlining the responsibilities of Onstage to continue to be located wilhin the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area and to provide services that will benefit the Town Centre I Redeveiopment Project Area will ensure that public benefit is derived from the contribution of redevelopment funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby: 1. Approve Ihe Funding Agreement with Onslage Productions in the form presented and authorize and direct the Chairman to execute same. 2. Find and determine that the funding of the agreement with Redevelopment Funds will assist in achieving the goals and objectives of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Plan and implementation plan by assisting with the retention and possible expansion of a viable Downtown business within the Town Centre I, thereby reducing the potential for blighting influences. 3. Appropriate $10,000 of funds from Bayfront Town Centre I fund balance (to be offset from savings associated with closing prior year Purchase Order #211983) for purposes of funding the agreement. Presented by Approved as to form by r~, ~/ Chris Salomone Director of Community Development [(PB)H:\home\commdev\resos\onstage.res]October 21, 1998 (12:38PM) 3-~ FUNDING AGREEMENT This FUNDING AGREEMENT is entered into effective November 3, 1998, by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, a political subdivision of the State of California, ("Agency") duly created, established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers under and pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law (Part I of Division 24 of the Health and Safety code of the State of California), and Onstage Playhouse A.K.A. Onstage Productions, a California Non- Profit Corporation ("Onstage ") with reference to the following facls: Recitals A. WHEREAS, On stage requires additional funding to be able to continue to operate its playhouse within the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area until January 31,2000; B. WHEREAS, Agency has funds available to contribute to Onslage, and has determined that the contribution of such funds on the terms and conditions set forth herein will assist in achieving the goals and objectives of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above Recitals, the mutual obligations set forth herein, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the parties hereby acknowledge, the Agency and Onstage do hereby mutually agree as follows: 1. Agencv Provisions of Funds In consideration of Onstage's performance of its obligations under Section 2 hereof, below, Agency agrees to provide funding to Onstage in the amount of $10,000. Such amount shall be paid quarterly in four (4) installments of $2,500 beginning January 1, 1999. 2. Onstaae 's Duties. 2.1 . General Duties. In consideration of the Agency's provision of $10,000, Onstage agrees to use such funds for the benefit of Onstage located within the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area. In addition, as further set forth in Seclion 2.2 hereof, Onstage agrees to continue to operate its playhouse within Ihe Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area until January 31, 2000 and to provide services to advance the Goals and Objectives of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area. 2.2. Soecific Duties and Milestones. Specific duties of the Onstage are related to specific goals and objectives of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area, outlined as follows: Aaencv Goal/Obiective 1 : The attraction of capital and new business enterprises to the core area. Onstaae Dutv 1: Onstage shall assist the Agency in promoting the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area by identifying Onstage's location within Downtown Chula Vista (a major Onstage Playhouse Agreement 10/19/98 Page 1 of 3 J -Lj ~.. subarea of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area) in all promotional materials published by Onstage through January 31, 2000. AGency Goal/Obiective 2: To revitalize the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area as the commercial-civic focus of the City OnstaGe Duty 2: Onstage shall make the Onstage facility available for use by non-profit, community groups on reasonable terms on a cost recovery basis when the facility is not being used by Onstage. AGencv Goal/Obiective 3: To retain and expand viable land uses, commercial enterprises, and public facilities within the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area. Onstaae Dutv 3.: Onstage shall remain located within the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area for as long as financially practicable, and at least until January 31, 2000. 3. No Joint Venlure: No Third Partv Beneficiaries. The relationship of the parties to this agreement is that of independent contractors. No employer- employee, principal-agent joint venture or partnership relationship is created hereby. There are no third party beneficiaries to either party's obligations under this agreement. 4. Indemnitv. Onstage shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold Ihe Agency harmless from and against any and all claims for damages, losses, costs or liabilities arising from On stage's conduct under this agreement or its operation of the playhouse. 5. Entire Aareement This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous agreements, oral or written, in their entirety. Onstage Playhouse Agreement 10/19/98 Page 2 of 3 ..3-~ . ... Signature Page to Funding Agreement IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Agency and Onstage have executed this AGREEMENT thereby indicating that they have read and understood same, and indicate their full and complete consent to its terms: Dated: ,1998 Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista by: Shirley Horton, Chairman Approved as to form: John M. Kaheny, Agency Attorney Dated: ,1998 Onstage Playhouse AKA. On stage Productions By: By:~4y; ~,.,~( Onstage Piayhouse Agreement 10/19/98 Page 3 of 3 ..3 - ro ~ f)~~T~<<;1: ~~ Vl?()[)UCTI()~S 310 Third Ave.. Suite B9 Chula Vista P.O. Box 120044 Chula Vista. CA 91912 Phone: 427-3672 October 17, 1998 Mr. Dave Rowlands City Manager City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Dear Mr. Rowlands: On Behalf of Onstage Board of directors, we want to express our appreciation of your support. It come at an exciting time in our thirteen year history. The original Chula Vista Community Theater, establishing in 1946, performed in many venues and experienced many name changes. We envision our tradition of producing plays in an intimate theater setting as the springboard for becoming a multi-faceted community theater. We envision new theater space, and ideally would like that space to be the nucleus of a Chula Vista Arts Center. We envision an art gallery in the lobby and renting our 99-seat theater to other performing groups when OnStage is dark. We envision new programs for children and students, and a larger, more diverse audience. We intend to be a vibrant cultural resource for Chula Vista and South Bay, Maintaining artistic excellence while expanding our program. In order to achieve this vision OnStage needs a larger theater space. Our most urgent need is assistance with payment of a rent increase this year of$650 per month. This increase means we will have a budget deficit for the first time in our history. A grant of $10,000 from the City ofChula Vista will greatly assist us with this present financial need. Your support signifies recognition of our efforts to continue being active participants in Chula Vista's cultural arts. Sincerely, QJ~0-~~ Claire Pratt, President Board of Directors 7r;a~ ddk.- Marge Hale, Chair Community Relations Committee ..]-7 ON STAGE PRODUCTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION OnStage Playhouse Strategic Plan 1999 - 2001 Executive Summary Vision We envision our l3-year tradition of producing plays in an intimate theater setting as the springboard for becoming a multi-faceted community theater. We envision new theater space, and ideally would like that space to be the nucleus of a Chula Vista Arts Center. We envision an art gallery in the lobby and renting our 99-seat theater to other performing groups when On Stage is dark. We envision new programs for children and students, and a larger, more diverse audience. We intend to be a vibrant cultural resource for Chula Vista and South Bay, maintaining artistic excellence while expanding our program. Goals Relocate to a facility large enough to accommodate an expanded program and audience. Provide gallery and performing space for Chula Vista arts groups. Develop a Business Partnership Program. Develop funding proposals for area foundations. Increase the number of volunteers to at least 30. Develop a Student Intern program. Release monthly media announcements and gain air time on TV and radio. Develop a model automated reservation system and work to implement a county version. Assess the merits of a Children's Theater Program. Assess the merits of reviving Chula Vista's Fiesta de la Luna. Priorities Because of the urgent need to secure a new theater space, the Board of Directors has assigned first priority to relocating in a new space in downtown Chula Vista. We are hard at work on this goal. Our target date for the move is sometime between July and September 15, 1999. Work on our other goals will go forward when the relocation is completed or when these goals serve or work in tandem with the relocation. 310 Third Ave., Suite B-9 P.O. Box 120044 Chula Vista, CA 91912 619422-7787 3-? ~ Background The original Chula Vista Community Theater. established in 1946, performed in many venues and experienced many name changes until it became OnStage Productions, a non- profit corporation, in 1984. At that time it found a permanent home at 310 Third A venue in Chula Vista and began producing six to seven plays a year, with a run of 21 performances per production. It has had a stable Board of Directors for thirteen years and has steadily increased the number of actors and directors who work as volunteers. It has also maintained a steady customer base, charging a reasonable price for tickets and averaging 400 season ticket holders a year. It has developed modest financial assets. In 1998 we became OnStage Playhouse. Strengths Our Board of Directors has professional eXp'~rience in performing arts, finance, business management, and community relations. Many have been associated with the theater for over ten years. We have a loyal team of talented and skilled volunteers who do everything it takes to produce six plays per season. Over the years our productions. actors, producers, directors and Board Members have received numerous awards from Associated Community Theaters, San Diego City Bravo Awards, the United Way and City of Chula Vista Service Awards. Our Audience We perform for active theater-going residents of South Bay, and San Diego County, a mixed-gender, ethnically diverse community. Approximately 5,000 people a year attend On Stage performances. In addition, we serve a community of 100 performing artists a year, who produce, direct and act in our productions. The age of the population we serve ranges from teen to elderly. Ethnic representation has been primarily white, with a small percentage of Hispanic and Asian people. Board of Directors President: Claire Pratt, Family Nurse Practitioner Vice President: Brent A. Stringfield, Actor/Director Secretar)": Ruth J. Hartjen, Property Management Specialist Treasurer: Anisa Shamis Cox, Bookkeep<er Members at Large: Dave Cook, Principle in Telecommunications Company Charles Nichols, Retired Naval Officer Michele Guisti, Computer Systems Specialist, F.B.1. Paul Schaeffer, Registered Nurse & Owner, Tera Nova Postal Annex Artistic Advisory Board Bill Virchas, Southwestern College Gary Larson, Southwestern College Heide Swinscoe, Asso. of La Jolla Playhouse Paul Manic, Old Globe Theater Fred James, Chula Vista High School, Dep!. of Creative and Performing Arts -3 -j , ~" OnStage Playhouse Strategic Plan 1999 - 2001 Executive Summary Vision We envision our l3-year tradition of producing plays in an intimate theater setting as the springboard for becoming a multi-faceted community theater. We envision new theater space, and ideally would like that space to be the nucleus of a Chula Vista Arts Center. We envision an art gallery in the lobby and renting our 99-seat theater to other performing groups when On Stage is dark. We envision new programs for children and students, and a larger, more diverse audience. We intend to be a vibrant cultural resource for Chula Vista and South Bay, maintaining artistic excellence while expanding our program. Goals Relocate to a facility large enough to accommodate an expanded program and audience. Provide gallery and performing space for Chula Vista arts groups. Develop a Business Partnership Program. Develop funding proposals for area foundations. Increase the number of volunteers to at least 30. Develop a Student Intern program. Release monthly media announcements and gain air time on TV and radio. Develop a model automated reservation system and work to implement a county vemon. Assess the merits of a Children's Theater Program. Assess the merits of reviving Chula Vista's Fiesta de la Luna. Priorities Because of the urgent need to secure a new theater space, the Board of Directors has assigned first priority to relocating in a new space in downtown Chula Vista. We are hard at work on this goal. Our target date for the move is sometime between July and September 15, 1999. Work on our other goals will go forward when the relocation is completed or when these goals serve or work in tandem with the relocation. 310 Third Ave., Suite B-9 P.O. Box 120044 Chula Vista, CA 91912 619422-7787 3-? Background The original Chula Vista Community Theater, established in 1946, performed in many venues and experienced many name changes until it became OnStage Productions, a non- profit corporation, in 1984. At that time it four,d a permanent home at 310 Third A venue in Chula Vista and began producing six to seven plays a year, with a run of 21 performances per production. It has had a stable Board of Directors for thirteen years and has steadily increased the number of actors and directors who work as volunteers. It has also maintained a steady customer base, charging a reasonable price for tickets and averaging 400 season ticket holders a year. It has developed modest financial assets. In 1998 we became OnStage Playhouse. Strengths Our Board of Directors has professional eXp'~rience in performing arts, finance, business management, and community relations. Many have been associated with the theater for over ten years. We have a loyal team of talented and skilled volunteers who do everything it takes to produce six plays per season. Over the years our productions, actors, producers, directors and Board Members have received numerous awards from Associated Community Theaters, San Diego City Bravo Awards, the United Way and City of Chula Vista Service Awards. Our Audience We perform for active theater-going residents of South Bay, and San Diego County, a mixed-gender, ethnically diverse community. Approximately 5,000 people a year attend OnStage performances. In addition, we serve a community of 100 performing artists a year, who produce, direct and act in our productions. The age of the population we serve ranges from teen to elderly. Ethnic representation has been primarily white, with a small percentage of Hispanic and Asian people. Board of Directors President: Claire Pratt, Family Nurse Practitioner Vice President: Brent A. Stringfield, ActorlDirector Secretary: Ruth J. Hartjen, Property Management Specialist Treasurer: Anisa Shamis Cox, Bookkeeper Members at Large: Dave Cook, Principle in Telecommunications Company Charles Nichols, Retired Naval Officer Michele Guisti, Computer Systems Specialist, F.B.I. Paul Schaeffer, Registered Nurse & Owner, Tera Nova Postal Annex Artistic Advisory Board Bill Virchas, Southwestern College Gary Larson, Southwestern College Heide Swinscoe, Asso. of La Jolla Playhouse Paul Manic, Old Globe Theater Fred James, Chula Vista High School, Dept. of Creative and Performing Arts -3 -; REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: Item ~ Meeting Date 11103198 RESOLUTION I (" oS: APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM BAY FRONT/TOWN CENTRE I FUNO BALANCE TO THE OOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR 1998- 99 PROMOTIONAL ANO AOVERTISING ACTIVITIES Community Oevelopment Director C_S, Executive Director &~ [Z/ (4/5ths Vote: YesA No_l SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: BACKGROUND: On March 17, 1998, the City council approved the Oowntown Business Association's 1998 budget and directed staff to submit the O.B.A.'s request for $20,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for promotional activities to be considered in the FY 98-99 City budget. Subsequently, during the 1998-99 budget sessions, a report was submitted with the Finance Department's Parking Meter Fund budget recommending that the Downtown Business Association's $20,000 request instead be included in the Town Centre I budget. A redevelopment funding source for the D.B.A.'s request has become available through savings realized from a 1997-98 contract which recently was completed. Staff recommends that funds be re.appropriated from the contract balance to the D.B.A for 1998-99 promotional activities. RECOMMENDATION: That the Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution appropriating $20,000 from Bayfront/Town Centre I fund balance to the Downtown Business Association for promotional and advertising activities for the benefit of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: The Chula Vista Downtown Business Associa1ion (D.B.A.) is a non-profit organization formed to administer the Downtown Business Improvement District's (B.l.D.) Business which is primarily the promotion of the Downtown area. Generally, about $20,000 per year has been derived from the District's special assessment for the D.B.A.'s budgeted activities. Last year, the Parking District contributed $20,000 and previous to that date the Redevelopment Agency contributed a similar amount to the D.B.A. to supplement their budget and to encourage an expanded number of quality promotional activities in the Downtown area thereby reducing the potential for bligh1ing influences. 4-1 .~ Page 2, Item A Meeting Date 11103/98 In March, the D.B.A. requested funding assistance for their 1998.99 promotional events and advertising program which includes: two (2) "Tastes of Downtown" (August 1998 and April 19991. the Starlight Yule Parade in December 1998, the lemon Festival in June 1999 and the weekly Farmers' Market. The D.B.A. reques1ed $10,000 for assistance in advertising the events and $10,000 to aid in the operation and promotion of 1he activities. In addition, the D.B.A. requested the assistance of City staff IPublic Works, Police and Parks and Recreation) to support the Yule Parade and lemon Festival. IStaff services were budgeted in individual departmental budgets during the 1998-99 budget session.} Funding for the D.B.A.'s request was initially proposed to be from the Parking District Fund. However, due to a projected 1998-99 deficit in the Parking District Fund, the Finance Department recommended that the D.B.A.'s request be funded from the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project. Funds are available from prior year contract savings but must be re-appropriated before they can be applied to the D.B.A.'s request. FISCAL IMPACT: The requested $20,000 appropriation from the Bayfront/Town Centre I fund balance will be offset from savings associated with closing a prior year purchase order. The Community Development Department realized a $32,000 savings from a 1997.98 professional services contract remaining in Purchase Order #211983 IRosenow Spevacek Group - Bayfront/Town Centre Redevelopment Plan Amendments). Staff services for special events already have been budgeted in departmental budgets. ( ) H:\HOME\COMMDEV\STAFF.REP\\ [October 29,1998 (8:57am)] q-::L- RESOLUTION NO. / b 0 s:- RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM BAYFRONTfTOWN CENTRE I FUND BALANCE TO THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR 1998-99 PROMOTIONAL AND ADVERTISING ACTIVITIES WHEREAS, on March 13, 1998, the City Council approved the Chuia Vista Downtown Business Association's (DBA) 1998 budget and directed that the DBA's request for $20,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for 1998-99 promotional activities be submitted for consideration in the FY 98-99 City budget: and WHEREAS, during the FY98-99 City budget session, a report was submitted with Finance Department's Parking Meter Fund budget recommending that the DBA's $20,000 request be included in the Town Centre Redevelopment Project budget: and WHEREAS. Town Centre I Redevelopment Project funds are available to be re- appropriated to the DBA for 1998-99 promotional activities: and NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby appropriate $20,000 from the Bayfront!Town Centre I fund (to be offset from savings associated with closing prior year Purchase Order #211983) to the Downtown Business Association for 1998-99 promotional activities for the benefit of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find and determine that the use of redevelopment funds for the above-described purpose will assist in achieving the goals and objectives of the Town Centre I Redevelopment Plan and implementation plan by assisting in the revitalization of the Town Centre area as the commercial focus of the City, thereby reducing the potential for blighting influences. Presented by Approved as to form by ii~oo~- Director of Community Development ----. [(PBl H:\HOME\COMMDEV\RESOS\DBAFUND.RES (October 28, 1998 (12:12pm)] 4-.3 y. _.__.n....'_~~.