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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1989/09/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 7, 1989 Council Chambers 3:00 p.m. Public Services Buildin,j ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Cox; Members McCandliss, Nader, Malcolm and Moore MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Goss; Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman; Agency AttOrney Harron; Public Information Coordinator Cox 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8/17/89 MSUC (Moore/Cox) approve the minutes of 8/17/89 as submitted. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Quarterly Report from Port Commissioner Robert Penner Port Commissioner Robert Penner was present and distributed a copy of his Quarterly Report to Agency Members. Dr. Penner highlighted his report as follows: 1. On June 6 there was an amendment to the Optional Agreement with California Yacht Marine. The amendment was to provide construction in two phases. Completion of the bidding resulted in costs of approximately $100,000 less than the allowable maximum of $762,000. Construction began September 1 with a completion date of approximately January 30, 1990. 2. A resolution was adopted authorizing bids for rehabilitation of the floors of the comfort stations at Bayside Park in Chula Vista. 3 Construction of the shore Cl£1~les for the Chula ' fa ..... Vista Marina Park pier is going forward. 4. The Bayfront Conservancy Trust request for an educational display at the Nature Interpretive Center was fully funded at $42,640. 5. Economic Research Associates was accepted to develop an Economic Feasibility Study of hotel uses at the Chula Vista Industrial Business Park site on Marina Redevelopment Agency Minutes -2- September 7, 1989 Parkway. This report should be received by September 25, 1989. 6. The Port came to agreement with the City of Chula Vista for maintenance of the areas around the Port tidelands. 7. The Port approved $50,000 to be used to help stage a series of regattas in the South Bay in association with the International Catamaran Challenge. The City of Chula Vista would act as lead agency on condition that an acceptable agreement is reached between the City and the Port. 8. The Port unanimously approved a feasibility study for the development of a nautical activity center on the tidelands in Chula Vista. 9. Dr. Penner reported talks occurred on June 27 between the Port and representatives from the City of San Diego regarding a possible merger of the police Department of the City of San Diego and the Harbor Police Department of the Port District. The decision to undertake a study of the concept of the merger was adopted. 10. A resolution was adopted on August 22 to provide for advertisement for bids to remove derelict vessels from San Diego Bay. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3 through 7) Item numbers 3 and 7 were pulled from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NUMBERS 4, 5 AND 6 WERE OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and were approved unanimously. 4. RESOLUTION 1030 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR AN INTEREST- FREE LOAN OF $36,460 TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO FUND AND UPDATE THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL CENTER MASTER PLAN AND WITHDRAWING A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED EQUIVALENT LOAN TO THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL JUSTICE FACILITY FINANCING AGENCY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR At its meeting of March 2, 1989 the Agency approved an interest-free loan of $36,460 to the San Diego County Regional Justice Facility Financing Agency to fund and update the South Bay Regional Center Master Plan. Since approval of that loan, the San Diego County Regional Justice Facility Financing Agency has requested that the loan instead be made to the County of San Diego. It was Redevelopment Agency Minutes -3- September 7, 1989 recommended that the Agency approve the resolution withdrawing the previously approved loan to the San Diego County Regional Justice Facility Financing Agency, authorizing the loan to the County of San Diego, and appropriating funds therefor. 5. RESOLUTION 1031 APPROVING AND RATIFYING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH MR. ANTHONY CIOTTI AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR The existing agreement with Anthony Ciotti for services in connection with the City's Community Housing Improvement Program, the Rental Rehabilitation Program, and the Commercial Rehabilitation Program expired on June 30, 1989. It was recommended that the Agency adopt the resolution approving and ratifying the agreement with Mr. Anthony Ciotti from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990, and appropriating funds therefor. 6. a) RESOLUTION 1032 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA FOR LENDING SERVICES RELATED TO THE COMMERCIAL REHABILITA- TION AND MOBILEHOME OCCUPANT ASSIS- TANCE PROGRAMS b) RESOLUTION 1033 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA FOR LENDING SERVICES RELATED TO THE COMMERCIAL REHABILITA- TION LOAN PROGRAM On February 16, 1989 the City Council approved an extension of the banking services contract with the Bank of America for the purpose of continuing the Housing, Mobilehome, and Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Programs. At that time a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued to solicit banking services for these programs for the next three years. Based on the program evaluation criteria contained in the RFP, it was recommended that the Bank of America be selected. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. 9. PULLED ITEMS Chairman Cox suggested dealing with Item No. 7 prior to Item No. 3. 7. RESOLUTION 1034 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO AMERICA'S CUP TASK FORCE The resolution authorizes the Chairman to execute an agreement with the San Diego America's Cup Task Force to conduct international catamaran races in South San Diego Redevelopment Agency Minutes -4- September 7, 1989 Bay. The agreement covers races, special events, and publicity that would be conducted to (1) generate exposure for the Chula Vista's Bayfront and international catamaran racing, and (2) provides a mechanism by which the Task Force can generate funds through television coverage and corporate sponsorships to help finance the Chula Vista Yacht Club's challenge for the International Catamaran Challenge Cup (Little America's Cup) in Australia in 1991. Public Information Coordinator Cox informed the Agency of changes in the agreement. The term of the contract was changed to correspond with the physical year. Item 2 D was changed to "two" regionally publicized events. Item 2 E was changed from three to two sailing exhibitions. Item 2 H was changed to "on-going" skipper trials involving an on-water elimination series in South San Diego Bay. Item 2 I was eliminated; this applied to the publicized send-off of the ship which would not occur during the term of this contract. Item 3 E was added which made expenditure of funds from this contract contingent upon the City and Unified Port District reaching an agreement. Member McCandliss commented that the Agency would be investing $25,000 in an event that holds the potential of a tremendous amount of positive exposure for the City of Chula - Vista. She questioned at what stage will it be known if this potential will be realized? Mr. Cox responded stating that arrangements were made for a news conference to be held on September 8, 1989 to hold a news conference which already provides indication that wide-spread regional and international coverage of this event will occur. In terms of the protection of the Agency funds, there is a ten day termination clause in the contract. If in some point in the process it is determined that the proposal is not going as planned, there is the option to terminate the contract. Responding further to questions of Member Mccandliss, Mr. Jeff Stafford, Executive Director of the San Diego America's Cup Task Force, stated they have an extensive world-wide media contact list. It is the plan of the Task Force to immediately hire a professional fund raising firm. This firm will undertake the job of developing the television package and will also put together the whole sponsorship package. This is slated to occur within the first 90 days. They will know whether or not they will be receiving television coverage within the first 90 days. Mr. Stafford further noted the entire budget for the project is $900,000. If the full amount of funds are not raised, it will cause the plan to be scaled down, however, the amount of work, publicity and promotion will not change. Member McCandliss further questioned the amount of staff time involved. Mr. Cox stated there will be some staff time Redevelopment Agency Minutes -5- September 7, 1989 involved; it will be a monitoring type of role as opposed to being actively involved. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and was approved unanimously. The Redevelopment Agency recessed at 7:20 p.m. They reconvened at 7:35 p.m. 3. ~fRITTEN COMMUNICATION a. Letter from W. T. Gurnee, San Diego Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc., Foot of F Street, P.O. Box 5058, Chula Vista, 92010, requesting extension of lease The letter from Mr. Gurnee requested an extension of his lease with the Agency for the Whitman property until December, 1992. His current lease, as previously extended, expires on January 31, 1990. In order to further extend this lease, Mr. Gurnee is required to submit a written request no later than six months before the termination date, or by July 31, 1989. Mr.' Gurnee's letter was approximately one month late. Responding to questions, Mr. Kassman stated it would be reasonably safe to extend the lease for one year, however, staff would not recommend the extension of the lease for three years as requested by Mr. Gurnee. Mr. Kassman noted staff has been trying to contact Mr. Gurnee, however, he has been out of town. It is Mr. Kassman's understanding that a one year extension may not help Mr. Gurnee because he needs at least a three year extension due to the fact he will begin building at least two ferry boats for the State of Hawaii. Mr. Kassman further reported it is possible that if development of the Midbayfront does not move ahead, Rohr may move ahead with expansion plans. In that event, the property leased to Mr. Gurnee would be required for the realignment of Marina Parkway. MOTION MS (Malcolm/Nader) approve the extension of the lease as requested by Mr. Gurnee to include an annual cost of living increase; the City Attorney to sign off on the transaction. Chairman Cox clarified that the motion on the floor would be to indicate to Mr. Gurnee that the Agency is willing to consider extension of the lease for three years predicated on having a valid contract for building of the boats approved by the City Attorney; the lease to come back to the Agency for final action. Member Malcolm concurred. Redevelopment Agency Minutes -6- September 7, 1989 VOTE ON THE MOTION The motion passed unanimously. 10. DIRECTOR ' S REPORT: None. 11. CHAIPJ~AN ' S REPORT: None. 12. MEMBERS ' COMMENTS: Member Moore: a. Member Moore reported receiving an item from the Department of General Services stating that the State is seeking a relocation site. He believes the Agency should be advised as to what is to be relocated. He noted potential locations include two sites in Chula Vista. b. Member Moore referred to a motion he made at a previous meeting directing staff to take certain action regarding public housing. The only action he has seen to date is a letter from the Mayor to local officials on this issue. The motion was to prepare some correspondence or action for federal officials as it pertains to the City being restricted in what can be done for public housing. He has not seen this letter and he wanted to be sure the letter from the Mayor was no in lieu of his request. c. Member Moore reported on an item received from Sandag. The letter referred to Otay River crossings which would ultimately be needed to avoid heavy congestion as part of the State Route 125 corridor. He would like to receive a report from staff on this issue. d. Member Moore questioned a letter he received regarding a Veterans' Home. Mr. Kassman responded that the Veterans Administration is looking for seven sites throughout the southern part of the state. The specifications from the Veterans Administration have not been released as yet. Adjournment at 7:45 p.m. to Closed Session to discuss the following: Potential Acquisition of Property Located at: Fourth and F Street, Santa Fe Railroad Right-of-Way (Southern Pacific Industrial Development Co., owner); 315 Fourth Avenue (Richard Zogob, owner); 4555 Otay Valley Road (Shell Oil Co., owner); 4501 Otay Valley Redevelopment Agency Minutes -7- September 7, 1989 Road (Roderick and Patricia Davies, owners); Parcel 624-060-27 on Otay Valley Road (Vincent and Margaret Davies, owners); Parcel 624-060-09 on Otay Valley Road (Vincent and Margaret Davies; owners); 4705 Otay Valley Road (Jimmie & Judi Shinohara, owners); Parcel 644-040- 14 (N & S Materials, owner); Parcel 644-040-40 (Walker Scott Properties/South Bay, owner); Parcel 624-040-45 (Atomic Investments, Inc., Leonard Teyssier, owner); East H Street - Paseo Del Rey and Tierra Del Rey (Rancho Del Rey Partnership, owner) ADJOURNMENT from Closed Session at 9:00 p.m. to the regular meeting of Thursday, September 21, 1989 at 4:00 p.m. Fred Ka/s~q~an Acting Community Development Director