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CHULA VISfA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING
(immediately following the City Council meeting)
REVISED
JOINT MEETING OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I 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. Items pulled by the public will be the first items of business.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Staff recommends that the Redevelopment
Agency/City Council approve the minutes of August 7, August 14, August
21, and August 28,2001.
2. AGENCY RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AN
OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH HERCAB LIMITED LIABILITY
CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN 11,702 SQUARE FOOT
CONCRETE BUILDING FOR WAREHOUSE, RESEARCH. OFFICE. AND
DISTRIBUTION CENTER WITHIN THE OTAY VALLEY REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA - On 8/22/00, the Redevelopment Agency passed a
resolution adopting Negative Declaration 15-00-28 and approving an Owner
Participation Agreement (OPA) with Desert King International, an
importer/exporter of natural plant extracts, for the development of an 11,702
square foot concrete building for warehouse, office, and distribution center
within the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area. Approval of the OPA was
subject to the condition that Desert King submit a revised landscape and
irrigation plan for review and approval by the City's Design Review
Committee. Due to economic reasons, Desert King was unable to move
forward and develop the property. Hercab Limited Liability (nHercabn). a
firm specializing in the software design of computer panels. purchased the
property and approved plans from Desert King for their proposed warehouse,
research. office, and distribution center. Hercab proposes no changes to the
plans that were adopted via the OPA, and is cognizant of the conditions that
require them to submit a revised landscape and irrigation plan for review and
approval by Design Review Committee. Hercab is requesting an extension
of the CPA to allow them additional time to comply with the conditions set
forth in the CPA. A one-year extension of the CPA is being presented to the
Redevelopment Agency for consideration and approval. Approval of the
extension will move the CPA expiration date to August 22, 2002.
[Community Development Director]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Agency adopt the resolution.
3. JOINT AGENCY/COUNCIL RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2001 HOLIDAY
LIGHTING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING
PROCESS AND AWARDING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO DEKRALlTE,
INDUSTRIES; AND APPROPRIATING $25.473 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
TO PAY FOR THE PROGRAM; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE
2001 HOLIDAY LIGHTING PROGRAM - In 1998, the City initiated the
Holiday Lighting Program in response to the end of the holiday lighting and
decorative displays that took place for many years on Candy Cane Lane
(Guava Avenue). The idea of downtown holiday lighting was originally
proposed to the downtown business merchants. Concerns raised by the
merchants resulted in the City Council directing City staff to work with the
Downtown Business Association (DBA) in developing a festive holiday
lighting program for the downtown area. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was
subsequently prepared to solicit bids from specialty lighting and decoration
companies. A selection committee and interview panel consisting of
downtown merchants and City staff selected DEKRA-LiTE Industries. a
holiday lighting and decoration company based in Santa Ana. The
committee selected DEKRA-LiTE due to their ability to meet the RFP's
program goals, the excitement and quality of their design, and project cost.
DEKRA-LiTE has since then worked diligently with the City in implementing
this popular downtown activity. For the past two years, the City has issued
a purchase order to DEKRA-LiTE for continuing the Holiday Lighting
Program. Additional business with DEKRA-LiTE requires City Council and
Redevelopment Agency approval. Therefore, staff is requesting that the City
Redevelopment Agency, September 18, 2001 Page 2
Council and Redevelopment Agency waive the formal bidding process and
award a purchase agreement to DEKRA-LiTE to implement the 2001 Holiday
Lighting Program, with an option to renew for subsequent holiday seasons.
This recommendation is based on the limited market for this type of service,
DEKRA-LiTE'S past satisfactory performance, and because they had supplied
the original holiday lights, displays, and banners. [Community Development
Director]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council/Agency adopt the resolution.
4-1. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
EXTENDING FOR ONE YEAR URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS On
5/29/01, Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-A to prohibit the
establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses and tolling the operation
of existing outdoor storage uses within the redevelopment project areas.
Pursuant to the Municipal Code, Section 19.12.130, the ordinance was
adopted on an urgency basis and took effect immediately upon passage to
protect the public safety, health, and welfare. Urgency Ordinance No.
2836-A was extended as an urgency measure by a unanimous vote of the
City Council on 8/21/01 and adopted at first reading. The ordinance is
placed on second reading for adoption on a non-urgency basis as a back up
to the urgency measure adopted on 8/21/01. Normally, the second reading
would have taken place on 8/28/01; however, cancelled meetings have
resulted in this delay. [Community Development Director]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council place the ordinance on second reading
for adoption.
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.
ACTION ITEMS
The items listed in this section of the agenda are expected to elicit substantial discussions and deliberations by
the Agency/Council, staff, or members of the general public. The items will be considered individually by the
Agency/Council 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.
Redevelopment Agency, September 18, 2001 Page 3
4. a. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE "H" STREET ENTRYWAY
BEAUTIFICATION CONCEPT PLAN AND APPROPRIATING $698,000 FROM
THE UNENCUMBERED GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BEAUTIFICATION
ELEMENTS - Estrada Land Planning, Inc. (Estrada) is under contract with the
City of Chula Vista to complete the beautification concept plans for "E" and
"H" Streets between Interstate 5 and Broadway, and the Palomar segment
between Interstate 5 and Industrial Boulevard. The purpose of the Chula
Vista Entryway Beautification Project is to create a thematic approach by
emphasizing the City's unique character and providing enticing entryways to
the City's downtown and waterfront areas. The "H" Street concept plan
was initiated first to coincide with the "H" Street roadway reconstruction
project. This is a capital improvement project that is scheduled to be
advertised for construction bids in October 2001, with construction
scheduled to commence in January 2002. Estrada has completed Phase 1
of the Entryway Beautification Project for "H" Street. This phase includes
preparation of the concept plan for sidewalks, plant materials, and other
streetscape elements designed to revitalize this primary roadway segment.
Approval of the proposed concept and appropriation of funds for
implementation is required prior to commencing Phase 2 of the project,
which includes initiating the bid process for construction of the
beautification elements. [Community Development Director]
4/5ths VOTE REQUIRED ON RESOLUTION A.
b. RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ESTRADA LAND PLANNING, INC. FOR
PREPARATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "H" STREET BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council/Agency adopt Resolution a) (4/5ths
vote required); and Agency adopt Resolution b).
OTHER BUSINESS
5. DIRECTOR'S REPORTlS)
6. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORT(S)
7. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
Redevelopment Agency, September 18, 2001 Page 4
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will adjourn to a closed session and thence to an adjourned meeting
of the Redevelopment Agency on September 25, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately
following the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
CLOSED SESSION
Unless Agency Counsel, the Executive Director, City Councilor the Redevelopment Agency states otherwise at
this time, the Agency/Council will discuss and deliberate on the following item(sl 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, the report of final action taken will be recorded
in the minutes which will be available in the Office of the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency and the City
Clerk's Office.
8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -- Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8
a. Property: Agency-owned parcels at the northwest corner
of Third Avenue and H Street
Negotiating Parties: Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone) and
Gateway Chula Vista, LLC (Jim Pieri)
Under Negotiations: Revised price and terms for
disposition/acquisition
b. Property: Assessor Parcel No. 568-270-10 (315 Fourth
Avenue)
Negotiating Parties: City Council (Sid Morris/ Chris Salomone) and
South Bay Community Services (Kathryn
Lembo)
Under Negotiations: Lease terms
c. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-
11 (approximately 2.85 acres located at the
southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and F
Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council / Redevelopment Agency (Sid
Morris/ Chris Salomone) and Various Tenant
Interests
Under Negotiations: Lease terms
Redevelopment Agency, September 18, 2001 Page 5
9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION -- Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Case
10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION u
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Agency VS. Rados Bros. [Case No. GIC734557-1]
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COMPLIANCE WITH THE 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 (TDD) at (619) 585-5647. California Relay Service is
also available for the hearing impaired.
Redevelopment Agency, September 18, 2001 Page 6
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 18, 2001 6:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 7:38 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Salas and Chair/Mayor
Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Padilla (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair/Mayor Horton asked that Item #3 be removed fÌom the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration, and she noted that staff had asked that Item #4-1 be continued to the meeting of
October 2,2001.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 7, August 14, August 21 and August 28, 2001.
Staff recommendation: The Redevelopment Agency/City Council approve the minutes.
2. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1749, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION OF AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH HERCAB
LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 11,702
SQUARE FOOT CONCRETE BUILDING FOR WAREHOUSE, RESEARCH,
'OFFICE, AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER WITHIN THE OTAY VALLEY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
On August 22, 2000, the Redevelopment Agency passed a resolution adopting Negative
Declaration IS-00-28 and approving an Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) with
Desert King International, an importer/exporter of natural plant extracts, for the
development of an 11,702 square-foot concrete building for warehouse, office, and
distribution center within the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area. Approval of the
OPA was subject to the condition that Desert King submit a revised landscape and
irrigation plan for review and approval by the City's Design Review Committee. Due to
economic reasons, Desert King was unable to move forward and develop the property.
Hercab Limited Liability ("Hercab"), a firm specializing in the software design of
computer panels, purchased the property and approved plans from Desert King for its
proposed warehouse, research, office, and distribution center. Hercab proposes no
changes to the plans that were adopted via the OP A and is cognizant of the conditions
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
that require submittal of a revised landscape and irrigation plan for review and approval
by the Design Review Committee. Hercab has requested an extension of the OP A to
allow additional time to comply with the conditions set forth in the OPA. A one-year
extension of the OPA is proposed for Redevelopment Agency consideration and
approval. Approval of the extension moves the OPA expiration date to August 22,2002.
(Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered
Consent Calendar Items #1 and #2, headings read, texts waived. The motion
carried 4-0.
3. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2001-317 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1746,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2001 HOLIDAY LIGHTING
PROGRAM; WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND AWARDING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO DEKRALITE, INDUSTRIES; APPROPRIATING
$25,473 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO PAY FOR THE PROGRAM; AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE 2001 HOLIDAY LIGHTING
In 1998, the City initiated the holiday lighting program in response to the end of the
holiday lighting and decorative displays that took place for many years on Candy Cane
Lane (Guava Avenue). The idea of downtown holiday lighting was originally proposed
to the downtown business merchants. Concerns raised by the merchants resulted in the
City Council directing City staff to work with the Downtown Business Association
(DBA) to develope a festive holiday lighting program for the downtown area. A Request
for Proposal (RFP) was subsequently prepared to solicit bids ITom specialty lighting and
decoration companies. A selection committee and interview panel, consisting of
downtown merchants and City staff, selected DEKRA-LITE Industries, a holiday lighting
and decoration company based in Santa Ana. The committee selected DEKRA-LITE due
to its ability to meet the RFP's program goals, the excitement and quality of its design,
and the project cost. DEKRA-LITE has since worked diligently with the City in
implementing this popular downtown activity. For the past two years, the City has issued
a purchase order to DEKRA-LITE to continue the lighting program. Additional business
with DEKRA-LITE requires City Council and Redevelopment Agency approval.
Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency waive the
fonnal bidding process and award a purchase agreement to DEKRA-LITE to implement
the 2001 Holiday Lighting Program, with an option to renew for subsequent holiday
seasons. This recommendation is based on the limited market for this type of service,
DEKRA-LITE'S past satisfactory perfonnance, and because the company supplied the
original holiday lights, displays, and banners. (Community Development Director)
Chair/Mayor Horton supported the continuation of the holiday lighting program and asked
whether a funding pool was available to expand and enhance the lighting plan, perhaps to H
Street, where the courthouse will be lighted. She asked staff to provide a report on the proposed
enhancements to the lighting program and to follow up on a possible donation to the project by
Mr. Pieri. Agency/Councilmember Rindone suggested that perhaps the spirit of the United
States flag could be incorporated into the lighting program.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to request staff to provide a report on enhancements
to the lighting program that would include an extension to H Street, to direct staff
to follow up on a possib]e donation to the project by Mr. Pieri, and to explore the
possibility of including the United States flag in the lighting program; and she
offered Agency Resolution No. 1746 and Council Resolution No. 2001-317,
headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
4-1. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
EXTENDING FOR ONE YEAR URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
On May 29, 2001, Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-A to prohibit the
establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses and tolling the operation of existing
outdoor storage uses within the redevelopment project areas. Pursuant to the Municipal
Code, Section 19.12.130, the ordinance was adopted on an urgency basis and took effect
immediately upon passage to protect the public safety, health, and welfare. As an interim
measure, the ordinance will be of no further force and effect 90 days ITom the date of
adoption unless the City Council, by a four-fifths vote, extends the ordinance for one
year. No more than two such extensions may be adopted. Unless extended, the urgency
ordinance will expire on 8/27/01. (Community Development Director)
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to continue this item to October 2, 2001, as requested
by staff. Agencymember/Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and it
carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
4. a. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2001-318, AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1747,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE "H" STREET ENTRYWAY
BEAUTIFICATION CONCEPT PLAN AND APPROPRIATING $698,000 FROM THE
UNENCUMBERED GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE BEAUTIFICATION ELEMENTS
Estrada Land Plarming, Inc. (Estrada) is under contract with the City to complete the
entryway beautification concept plans for "E" and "H" Streets, between Interstate 5 and
Broadway, and the Palomar segment between Interstate 5 and Industrial Boulevard. The
purpose of the Chula Vista entryway beautification project is to create a thematic
approach to these entry corridors, emphasizing the City's unique character and providing
enticing entryways to the City's downtown and waterITont areas. The "H" Street concept
plan was initiated first to coincide with the "H" Street roadway reconstruction project, a
capital improvement project that is scheduled to be advertised for construction bids in
October 2001, with construction scheduled to commence in January 2002. Estrada has
completed Phase 1 of the entryway project for "H" Street between Interstate 5 and
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Broadway. This phase included preparation of the concept plan for sidewalks, plant
materials, and other streetscape elements designed to revitalize this primary roadway
segment. Approval of the proposed concept and appropriation of funds for
implementation is required prior to commencing Phase 2 of the project, which includes
initiating the bid process for construction of the "H" Street entryway beautification
elements. (Community Development Director)
b. RESOLUTION NO. 1748, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT
SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ESTRADA
LAND PLANNING, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "H" STREET BEAUTIFICATION
PROJECT
Principal Community Development Specialist Lukes introduced Steve Estrada, President of
Estrada Land Planning, who presented the proposed conceptual plans and project components.
Chair/Mayor Horton questioned whether or not the storefront renovation program included
design guidelines for building continuity, such as color schemes, along the corridor. Community
Development Director Salomone replied that inclusion of design guidelines was not proposed at
this time. Chair/Mayor Horton asked staff to work with storefront property owners to enhance
their buildings and, thus, add to the beautification ofH Street.
Agency/Councilmember Rindone asked about the brightness of the street lights and the height of
the street light standards, stating that the lights need to provide adequate visibility for the safety
ofthe community. Mr. Salomone replied that the proposed lighting would be supplemental to
the existing lights. Mr. Estrada stated that the lights would consist of 1O0-watt, high-pressure
sodium lights on l2-foot standards. Agency/Councilmember Rindone, stating that brighter lights
need to be installed to illuminate the entryway, asked staff to return with additional infonnation
on the lighting component of the proposal.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to request a report ITom staff on the street lighting
component, including any impacts that may be associated with the inclusion of
brighter lights, and offered Council Resolution No. 2001-318 and Agency
Resolution No. 1747 (4a), and Agency Resolution No. 1748 (4b), headings read,
texts waived. The motion carried (4-0).
OTHER BUSINESS
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
7. CHAIRIMA YOR REPORTS
There were none.
8. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
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CLOSED SESSION
9. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
a. Property: Agency-owned parcels at the northwest corner of Third
A venue and H Street
Negotiating Parties: Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone) and Gateway
Chula Vista, LLC (Jim Pieri)
Under Negotiation: Revised price and terms for disposition/acquisition
b. Property: Assessor Parcel No. 568-270-10 (315 Fourth Avenue)
Negotiating Parties: City Council (Sid Morris / Chris Salomone) and South Bay
Community Services (Kathryn Lembo)
Under Negotiation: Lease terms
c. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11
(approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast corner of
Fourth Avenue and F Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council/Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris / Chris
Salomone) and Various Tenant Interests
Under Negotiation: Lease terms
No reportable action was taken.
10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
One Case
This item was not discussed.
11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Agency vs. Rados Bros. [Case No. GIC734557-l]
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:10 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of
the Redevelopment Agency on September 25,2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City
Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 25,2001 6:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chura Vista were called to order at 6:25 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public
Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and
Chair/Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City
Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
1. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1750, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE GATEWAY CHULA VISTA PROJECT DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DDA) PROVIDING FOR THE EARLY ADVANCE
OF $1.3 MILLION OF THE AGENCY'S FIRST INSTALLMENT PAYMENT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
On June 6, 2000, the CounciVAgency approved a Disposition and Development
Agreement (DDA) with Gateway Chura Vista LLC for development of a 347,000 sqare-
foot office and retail project at the northwest corner of Third A venue and "H" Street. At
that time, the Agency approved disbursement of several installment payments, providing
a phased subsidy for the project. The first installment payment was to be disbursed upon
completion of a number of conditions, including lease-up of 50 percent of the first phase
of the development and successful closing of construction loan financing. In August
2001, the project developer approached the City to request early disbursement of the cash
portion ($1.3 million) of the first installment payment, citing a softening office leasing
market and cash flow concerns. (Community Development Director)
Redevelopment Manager Estes presented the proposed amendments for consideration.
Councilmember Salas asked if there had been any new developments in the situation since the
information was presented to Council. Community Development Director Salomone noted
evidence of the developer's confidence in completing the project.
1- C,
ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Rindone moved to direct staff to finalize the documents
that were submitted in draft form and to implement the transaction; and he offered
Agency Resolution No. 1750, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
2. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
3. CHAIR/MA YOR REPORTS
There were none.
4. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
a. Property: Agency-owned parcels at the northwest corner of Third
Avenue and H Street
Negotiating Parties: Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone) and Gateway
Chula Vista, LLC (Jim Pieri)
Under Negotiation: Revised price and terms for disposition/acquisition
This item was not discussed.
b. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11
(approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast corner of
Fourth Avenue and F Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council/Redevelopment Agency(Sid Morris / Chris
Salomone) and Various Tenant Interests
Under Negotiation: Lease terms
This item was not discussed.
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
One Case
This item was not discussed.
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CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A)
Agency vs. Rados Bros. [Case No. GIC734557-l]
This item was not discussed.
8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-2200; 760-106-9205 (31,673 sq. ft.
at 320 Third Avenue)
Negotiating Parties: Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone) and CinemaStar/Trigild
(Bill Hufftnan) and/or Midland Loan Services/LaSalle Bank (Chris
Cimino)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for acquisition
Direction was given to the Negotiator.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:00 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency on October 2, 2001, 2001 at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City
Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan Bigelow, CMC/ AAE, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 2,2001 4:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:45 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Salas and Chair/Mayor
Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Rindone
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk Bigelow
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
2. CHAIR/MA YOR REPORTS
There were none.
3. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11
(approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast comer of
Fourth Avenue and F Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council/Redevelopment Agency(Sid Morris / Chris
Salomone) and Various Tenant Interests
Under Negotiation: Lease tenns
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CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
One Case
ACTION: Item Nos. 4 and 5 were discussed jointly and direction was given to Counsel.
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A)
Agency vs. Rados Bros. [Case No. GIC734557-l]
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:00 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of
the Redevelopment Agency on October 9, 2001, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the
City Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan Bigelow, CMC/ AAE, City Clerk
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CllY OF
CHUrA VISTA
OFFICE OFTHE CITY ATTORNEY
Date: September 27, 2001
To: The Honorable Chair and Redevelopment Agency Members
From: Ann Y. Moore, ' , , úyYI.
Sen~or Ass~stant C~ty Attorney
Re: Report Regarding Actions Taken in Closed Session
for the Meeting of 9/25/01
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula vista met in Closed
Session in a regular meeting on 9/25/01 to discuss:
. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-2200; 760-106-9205
(31,673 sq. ft. at 320 Third Avenue
Negotiating Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone) and
Parties: CinemaStar/Trigild (Bill Huffman) and/or Midland
Loan Services/LaSalle Bank (Chris Cinimo)
Under
Negotiations: Price and terms for acquisition
The Senior Assistant City Attorney hereby reports to the best of
her knowledge from the observance of actions taken in the Closed
Session in which the Senior Assistant City Attorney participated,
that there were no reportable actions which are required under the
Brown Act to be reported.
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J, \Attorney\LETTER\CLOSED SESSION No Reportable.
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CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
OFFICE OFTHE CITY ATTORNEY
Date: October 4, 2001
To: The Honorable Chair and Redevelopment Agency Members
From: John M. Kaheny, City Attorney ~~
Re: Report Regarding Actions Taken in Closed Session
for the Meeting of 10/2/01
The Redevelopment Agency and the city Council of the City of Chula
vista met in Closed Session in a regular meeting on 10/2/01 to
discuss:
. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
One Case
. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11
(approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast
corner of Fourth Avenue and F Street)
Negotiating City Council/Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris
Parties: Chris Salomone) and Various Tenant Interests
Under
Negotiations: Lease terms
The city Attorney hereby reports to the best of his knowledge from
the observance of actions taken in the Closed Session in which the
city Attorney participated, that there were no reportable actions
which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
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SECoND RE4DING
ORDINANCE NO. - ANDADOPTtON
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA EXTENDiNG URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A ADOPTED
ON MAY 29, 2001 PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR
EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE
OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR STORAGE USES . WITHIN
THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
WHEREAS, on May 29th, 2001, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-A
prohibiting the establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses and tolling the operation of existing
outdoor storage uses within the redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, the urgency ordinance shall be of no further force and effect ninety days from the date
of adoption pursuant to Municipal Code Section 19.12.130; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may extend the urgency ordinance for one year after the required
notice pursuant to Municipal Code Sections 19.12.060 through 19.12.080 and public hearing; and
WHEREAS, staff has begun to conduct the required studies in order to develop appropriate policy
recommendations that address this issue; and
WHEREAS, staff requires additional time to complete such studies and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, businesses continue to express interest in filing applications to establish or expand land
uses involving outdoor storage in the redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, the filing of these potential applications would require extensive staff resources for
processing and timely action by the Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, the establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses would frustrate the necessary
studies and create a threat to the orderly and effective implementation of any recommendations to amend
land use policies affecting the various redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency to maintain the
urgency ordinance in effect only until such time that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency adopt any
amendments to land use policies affecting outdoor storage in the various redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Manager has determined that this ordinance will not
have a physical effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from CEQA under Section 15308, Class 8
(Actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment).
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula Vista do
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
A. Additional time is needed in order to complete the studies and prepare the recommendations
contemplated in the urgency ordinance in order to amend the land use policies affecting outdoor storage uses.
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B. The City will not have the ability to make informed decisions regarding the permitting of
uses involving outdoor storage until staff has completed the necessary studies of these types of uses.
C. The Municipal Code provides for the extension of the urgency ordinance for one year if
passed by a four-fifths vote of the City Council.
D. This is a matter of importance to the various redevelopment project areas and is not directed
towards any particular parcel of property or proposed use.
SECTION 2. Prohibition and Tolling of Outdoor Storage Uses.
Within all redevelopment project areas, the policies prohibiting, tolling, and excepting outdoor
storage uses shall be as set forth in Urgency Ordinance No. - adopted by the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency on May 29,2001.
SECTION 3. Expiration Date.
This ordinance is adopted under the provisions of the Municipal Code Section 19.12.130 and shall
extend the effective date of Urgency Ordinance No. - adopted on May 29, 2001 for a period of one year
and thereafter shall be of no further force and effect.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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Chris Salomone John M. Kaheny
Community Development Director City Attorney
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 7, 2001 4:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:49 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and
Chair/Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, Assistant City Clerk Norris and Deputy City
Clerk Bennett
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1743, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $54,473 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
HOUSING FUND FOR PAYMENT TO THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT FOR
WATER CAPACITY FEES FOR THE VETERANS HOME FACILITY -
On June 22, 1999, the Agency adopted a resolution approving a lO-year deferral
agreement between the City and Otay Water District for payment of developer impact
fees for the Veterans Home facility. The appropriation will be paid ITom the Low and
Moderate Income Housing Fund and represents the third and fourth installments on the
deferral agreement plus the percentage increase in the Engineering News Record (ENR)
Construction Cost Index. (Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: The Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered the
Consent Calendar, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
2. OTHER BUSINESS
There were none.
3. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
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4. CHAIRIMAYORREPORTS
There were none.
5. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
a. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11
(approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast comer of
Fourth Avenue and F Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council/Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris/Chris
Salomone) and Chula Vista Center (Robert Caplan)
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for acquisition
This item was not discussed.
7. INITIATION OF LITIGATION-Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
Possible challenge to California Energy Commission (CEC) approval ofRAMCO Peaker
Plant, Unit No.2
No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:45 p.m, Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of
the Redevelopment Agency on August 14, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City
Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Page 2 RDA Minutes (-J-.. 08/07/01
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 14,2001 6:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista were called to order at 7:24 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public
Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and
Chair/Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AGENCY RESOLUTION 1744 AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2001-271, JOINT
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (A) APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENTS AND
RELATED RESTRICTIVE CONVENANTS; THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, AND MAIN PLAZA, LP (FORMED BY AVALON COMMUNITIES)
AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS; AND (B)
APPROPRIATING $1,510,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE
LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND AND $300,000 FROM THE
CITY'S HOME FUNDS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MAIN PLAZA, LP FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF MAIN PLAZA
On June 13, 2000, the Agency/City approved a special use pennit, density bonus, and
conditionally approved financial assistance in the fonn of a loan not to exceed
$1,060,000 to Avalon Communities LLC for the development of a mixed-use project
comprised of 106 affordable multi-family units and 15,000 square feet of retail
commercial space known as Main Plaza. On June 19,2001, the Redevelopment Agency
and City Council conditionally approved additional financial assistance in an amount not
to exceed $750,000 ($300,000 ITom the City's HOME funds and $450,000 ITom the
Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-Aside fund) for the project. As a
condition of the Agency/City's financial assistance, the developer is to enter into loan
agreements with the Agency/City specifying the tenns of the financial assistance. The
developer must also enter into a regulatory agreement specifying the tenns for
development and use of the project as an affordable housing development for low and
moderate-income households for a period of 55 years. The required loan agreements and
affordable housing agreement have been prepared and are presented for Agency/Council
consideration. (Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: The Redevelopment Agency/City Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Housing Coordinator Arroyo noted the amended resolution on the dais.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered the
Consent Calendar, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
2. OTHER BUSINESS
There were none.
3. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
4. CHAIR/MA YOR REPORTS
There were none.
5. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Case
This item was not discussed.
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION -
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Agency vs. Rados Bros. [Case No. GIC734557-l]
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:15 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency on August 21, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City
Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan Bigelow, CMC/~ity Clerk
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 21, 2001 6:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 7:16 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chura Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency /Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and
Chair/Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Staffrecommendation: The Redevelopment Agency/City Council approve the minutes of
July 17 and July 24,2001.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered the
Consent Calendar, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. a. JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER THE EXTENSION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING
THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE USES AND
TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR STORAGE USES WITHIN
THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS -
On May 29, 2001, Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-A to prohibit the
establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses and tolling the operation of existing
outdoor storage uses within the redevelopment project areas. Pursuant to Municipal
Code Section 19.12.130, the ordinance was adopted on an urgency basis and took effect
immediately upon passage to protect the public safety, health, and welfare. As an interim
measure, the ordinance will be of no further force and effect 90 days from the date of
adoption unless the City Council, by a four-fifths vote, extends the ordinance for one
year. No more than two such extensions may be adopted. Unless extended, the urgency
ordinance will expire on August 27, 2001. (Community Development Director)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Chair/Mayor Horton opened the public hearing.
Douglas Boyd, 517 Fourth Avenue, Suite 301, San Diego, representing Kimley- Horn &
Associates, recommended that Council proceed with preparing policies to create ways to allow
outdoor storage uses that will not be offensive.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Horton closed the hearing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Council Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-B and
Agency Resolution No. 1745, headings read, texts waived.
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2836-B, URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXTENDING URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A FOR ONE YEAR, PROHIBITING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE USES AND
TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR STORAGE USES
WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1745, RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXTENDING FOR ONE YEAR URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR
EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE
OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR STORAGE USES WITHIN THE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
4. CHAIR/MA YOR REPORTS
There were none.
5. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
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CLOSED SESSION
6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
a. Property: Assessor Parcel No. 568-270-10 (315 Fourth Avenue)
Negotiating Parties: City Council (Sid Morris / Chris Salomone)
Under Negotiation: Lease terms
This item was not discussed.
b. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11
(approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast corner of
Fourth Avenue and F Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council/Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris / Chris
Salomone) and Various Tenant Interests
Under Negotiation: Lease terms
This item was not discussed.
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Case
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of
the Redevelopment Agency on August 28, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City
Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
Page 3 Counci1lRDA Minutes (- 7 08/21/01
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 28, 2001 6:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista were called to order at 9:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public
Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLLCALL
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and
Chair/Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk Bigelow
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
2. CHAIR/MA YOR REPORTS
There were none.
3. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
a. Property: Agency-owned parcels at the northwest corner of
Third Avenue and H Street
Negotiating Parties: Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone) and
Gateway Chula Vista, LLC
Under Negotiations: Revised price and terms for disposition/acquisition
No reportable action was taken.
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CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
b. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-10 (315 Fourth
Avenue)
Negotiating Parties: City Council/Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris
Under Negotiations: Lease terms
This item was not discussed.
c. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11
(approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast
comer of Fourth Avenue and F Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council / Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris /
Chris Salomone) and various tenant interests
Under Negotiations: Lease terms
This item was not discussed.
d. Property: Assessor Parcel No. 567-031-2700 (5.98 acres at
707 F Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council/Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris /
Chris Salomone) and Barone Galasso (Michael B.
Galasso)
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for disposition/acquisition
This item was not discussed.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Case
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:15 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency on September 18, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City
Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM NO.: d-
MEETING DATE: 09/18/01
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AN OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH HERCAB LIMITED LIABILITY
CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 11,702 SQUARE FOOT
CONCRETE BUILDING FOR WAREHOUSE, RESEARCH, OFFICE, AND
DISTRIBUTION CENTER WITHIN THE OTAY VALLEY REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA
SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ~ C-s.
REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR R
4/5T"S VOTE: YES D NO 0
BACKGROUND
On August 22, 2000, the Redevelopment Agency passed a resolution adopting Negative
Declaration 15-00-28 ond opproving on Owner Porticipation Agreement (OPA) with Desert King
Internotional, an importer/exporter of natural plant extracts, for the development of an 11,702
square foot concrete building for warehouse, office, and distribution center within the Otay Valley
Redevelopment Proiect Area. Approval of the OrA was subject to the condition that Desert King
submit a revised landscape ond irrigation plan for review and approval by the City's Design
Review Committee.
Due to economic reasons, Desert King was unable to move forward and develop the property.
Hercab limited liability ("Hercab"), a firm speciolizing in the software design of computer ponels,
purchased the property and approved plans from Desert King for their proposed warehouse,
research, office, and distribution center. Hercab proposes no changes to the pions that were
adopted via the OrA, and is cognizant of the conditions thot require them to submit a revised
landscape and irrigation plan for review and approval by Design Review Committee.
Hercab is requesting an extension of the OrA to allow them additional time to comply with the
conditions set forth in the orA. A one-year extension of the orA is being presented to the
Redevelopment Agency for consideration and opproval. Approval of the extension will move the
OrA expiration date to August 22, 2002.
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MEETING DATE: 09/18/01
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving a one-year extension of the OPA to develop an 11,702 square foot
concrete block building to be used as a warehouse, research, office, and distribution center.
Approval of the extension will move the OPA expiration date to August 22,2002.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
In May 2000, the Resource Conservation Commission wos scheduled to review the Negative
Declaration for the proposed project. Due to the lack of committee quorum, a determination by
the Environmental Review Coordinator deemed the proposed Negative Declaration as complete
for the proposed project.
On August 7, 2000, the Zoning Administrotor approved a voriance to the proposed project that
reduced the building setback requirement from 40 to 25 feet, and reduced the porking setbock
requirement from 20 feet to 10 feet.
On August 21, 2000, the Design Review Committee (DRC) recommended opproval of the
proposed project to the Redevelopment Agency provided that the applicant submits 0 revised
landscape and irrigation plan for review and opproval by DRC.
On August 22, 2000, the Redevelopment Agency passed a resolution odopting Negative
Declaration IS-00-28 ond approving an Owner Participation Agreement With Desert King
International (former owner of subject property) for the development of an 11,702 square foot
concrete building for warehouse, office, ond distribution center within the Otay Valley
Redevelopment Project Area. Approvol of the OPA is subject to the condition thot the applicont
submits a revised landscape and irrigation plan for review and approval by DRe.
DISCUSSION
Site Charocteristics
The project site consists of a vacant neor-Ievel graded. 94-acre site located on 725 Main Street,
west of Moxwell Road and east of the City's Southwest Redevelopment Project Area. The City's
Circulotion Element designates Moin Street as a six-lone major arterial.
The project site has been cleared of all vegetation and does not represent viable habitat for any
sensitive animal species. Surrounding uses and zoning include the following:
. North: light Industrial (Otay Industrial Park); Industriol Precise Plan (IP)
. East: Vacant Industrial lot; Industriol Precise Plan (IP)
. South: Main Street
. West: Industrial building; Industrial Precise Plan (IP)
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Proiect Proposol
Hercab specializes in the software design of computer panels, proposes to construct an 11,702
square foot industrial concrete tilt up building thot will be used os a warehouse, research, office,
and distribution center in the Otay Volley Redevelopment Project Area. The toto I building oreo
consists of the following:
. Office - 3,125 squore feet;
. Warehouse - 7,176 square feet; and
. Mezzonine - 1,401 square feet (second floor).
Hercab estimates that five people will be employed at the business. A maximum of 2-3 trucks per
week will visit the project site for loading/unloading.
land Use Compatibility
The applicant's proposed building will be compatible with the standards of quality of the
surrounding developments. The proposed use (worehouse, reseorch, ond accessory office use) is
consistent with the project site's zoning and land use designation, which are Industrial Precise
Plan (IP) and limited Industrial, respectively.
On August 7, 2000, the City's Zoning Administrotor approved 0 voriance to the proposed proiect
that reduced the building setback requirement from 40 to 25 feet, and reduced the parking
setback requirement from 20 feet to 10 feet. The variance allows the applicant to develop an
"odd shaped" lot more effectively, but consistent with adjacent uses. The Design Review
Committee on their August 21,2000 meeting opproved a sign program.
Parkina & Accessibility:
The proposed development will provide a total of 25 on-site parking spoces, which is consistent
with City regulations. Additionally, the opplicant proposes to install one twenty-foot drivewoy
(ingress) on Main Street neor the most westerly properly line and to reconfigure an existing 26-
foot driveway (egress) near the most easterly properly line.
landscopina
The initial landscape plan included providing a total on-site and off-site landscaping area of
9,042 square feet. The proposed landscape plan included incorporating grass turf and shrubs
along the perimeter of the project site, and concentrated along Main Street.
On August 21, 2000, the Design Review Committee concluded that the applicont's landscape
plan wos inadequate. The Design Review Committee recommended opproval of the proposed
project to the Redevelopment Agency subject to the following additionol conditions to the OPA:
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1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Developer shall submit a revised landscope plan
and irrigation plan for review and approval by the Design Review Committee. Soid pion shall
include on adequate combination of low decorative walls, berms and/or shrubs to effectively
screen the parking area from Otay Valley Road (Main Street), as well as the left over triangle
ot the west end of the site, and the area between the street and the building.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the triangulor area to the west of the driveway shall
be reviewed by the Design Review Committee to determine the appropriate landscape and
irrigotion for that portion of the property in relation to the ultimate pions for Otay Volley Road
(Moin Street) ond Developer shall install landscope and irrigation os called for by the Design
Review Committee.
On August 22, 2000, the Redevelopment Agency passed a resolution adopting Negative
Declaration IS-00-28 and approved an Owner Participation Agreement with Desert King
Internotional for the development of an 11,702 square foot concrete building. Approval of the OPA
was subject to the condition that the applicont submit a revised landscape ond irrigation plan for
review and approval by the Design Review Committee. No additionol environmentol impact
onolysis is required.
Owner Participation Aareement
The OPA runs with the land and outlines developer responsibilities. Among others, Hercob will be
required to:
1. Develop the property in accordance with the approved development proposal subject to the
conditions of all City Departments and the Design Review Committee;
2. Secure all necessary permits; and
3. Maintoin the property in first class condition.
Conclusion
Staff recommends opproving Hercab's request for a one-year extension of the OPA to August 22,
2002. The proposed project will be beneficiol for the City, becouse it will convert 0 vacant porcel
into a higher and better use, bring new private sector investment into the project areo, and
contribute to the elimination of blighting influences. The project is consistent with the City's
Municipal Code ond General Plan, and the Otay Valley Redevelopment Plan and Implementation
Plan/Design Manuol Addendum.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed proiect hos an estimated valuation of $750,000 over base year volue. This will
generate an annuol tax increment revenue of approximately $7,500, which will be distributed as
follows: 20% ($1,500) for the Housing Set-Aside fund; and the remaining 80% ($6,000) will
accrue to the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area fund.
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AnACHMENTS
Attachment A - Letter from Hercob Limited Liability
Attachment B - Locator Map & Adopted Design Plans
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AGENCY RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CHUlA VISTA APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AN
OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH HERCAB LIMITED
LIABILITY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN 11,702 SQUARE FOOT
CONCRETE BUilDING FOR A WAREHOUSE, RESEARCH, OFFICE,
AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER WITHIN THE OTAY VALLEY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2000 the Redevelopment Agency passed a resolution
adopting Negative Declaration IS-00-28 and approving an Owner Participation Agreement
with Desert King Inlernational, an importer/exporter of natural plant extracts, for the
development of an 11,702 square foot concrete building for warehouse, office, and
distribution center within the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area; and
WHEREAS, due to economic reasons, Desert King was unable to move forward and
develop the subject property; and
WHEREAS, Hercab limited liability, a firm specializing in the software design of
computer panels, purchased the subject property and approved plans from Desert King for
their proposed warehouse, research, office, and distribution center; and
WHEREAS, Hercab limited liability proposes no changes to the plans and has
requested an extension of the Owner Participation Agreement to allow them additional
time to comply with the conditions set forth in said agreement; and
WHEREAS, approval of the extension will move the Owner Participation Agreement
expiration date to August 22, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the project site consists of a vacant .94-acre site located on 725 Main
Street in the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area under the jurisdiction and control of
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, which is shown in the locater Map
attached to the Owner Participation Agreement and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, no additional environmental impact analysis is required under CEOA;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF CHUlA VISTA does hereby find, order, determine and resolve as follows:
1. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista hereby approves a one-
year extension of the Owner Participation Agreement with Hercab Limited
liability for the construction of an 11,702 square foot concrete building for a
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warehouse, research, office, and distribution center on 725 Main Street in the
Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area.
2. The Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency, or his designee, is hereby
authorized to execute and record an Extension and Assumption of Obligations
Agreement with Hercab Limited Liability in a form approved by the Agency
Attorney.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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Community Development Director
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ATTACHMENT A
HERCAB LLC
2256 Main Street
Chula Vista, CA
91911-3915
This letter is regarding an extension that is being requested on a project already
approved. The project in question is the Desert King project that was to be built on parcel
number 644-040-46 in Chula Vista. Hercab LLC bought the parcel along with the plans
already approved by the city earlier tlûs year. It is our intensions to build the exact same
building as was put forth by Desert King, with the lone exception of modifying the
landscaping as requested by the City of Chula Vista. The reason as to why tlûs extension
is being requested is due to the fact that I have not received the new landscaping plans
and will not receive them until after the August 22, 2001 date on which Desert King's
owner participation agreement expires. The loan process from the bank is currently under
way. The bank is reviewing Desert King's plans and will make their decision based on
what we have presented them. However, if this owner participation agreement expires
",ith the city, the bank will restart the loan process setting us back months due to the long
process of loans. I hope you will take all the factors into consideration.
Sincerely,
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Jose Hernandez, Manager of HER CAB LLC
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AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM NO.: ..3
MEETING DATE: 09/18/2001
ITEM TITLE: JOINT AGENCY/COUNCIL RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2001
HOLIDAY LIGHTING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING WAIVING THE
FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND AWARDING A PURHASE
AGREEMENT TO DEKRALlTE, INDUSTRIES; APPROPRIATING
$25,473 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO PAY FOR THE PROGRAM;
AND DIRECTING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE 2001 HOLIDAY
LIGHTING PROGRAM
SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEV~PMENT DIRECTOR W--+m Cs,
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER ~
4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO 0
BACKGROUND
In 1998, the City initiated the Holiday lighting Program in response to the end of the holiday
lighting and decorative displays thot took place for mony years on Candy Cane lone (Guava
Avenue). The idea of downtown holiday lighting was originolly proposed to the downtown business
merchants. Concerns raised by the merchants resulted in the City Council directing City staff to work
with the Downtown Business Association (DBA) in developing a festive holiday lighting program for
the downtown area.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was subsequently prepared to solicit bids from specialty lighting and
decoration companies. A selection committee and interview panel consisting of downtown
merchants and City staff selected DEKRA-LiTE Industries, a holiday lighting and decoration company
based in Sonto Ano. The committee selected DEKRA-LiTE due to their ability to meet the RFP's
program goals, the excitement and quality of their design, and project cost. DEKRA-LiTE has since
then worked diligently with the City in implementing this populor downtown activity.
For the past two years, the City has issued a purchase order to DEKRA-LiTE for continuing the
Holiday lighting Program. Additional business with DEKRA-LiTE requires City Council ond
Redevelopment Agency opproval. Therefore, stoff is requesting that the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency waive the formal bidding process and award a purchase agreement to
DEKRA-LiTE to implement the 2001 Holiday lighting Program, with an option to renew for
subsequent holiday seasons. This recommendation is based on the limited market for this type of
service, DEKRA-LiTE'S past satisfactory performance, and because they had supplied the original
holiday lights, displays, and banners.
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Since its inception, the Holiday lighting Program has provided a festive environment for
downtown shoppers and employees, and Chula Visto residents. However, the recent energy crisis
hos required municipalities throughout the state to cut back on energy related costs. During last
yeor's progrom, citizen concern regarding the energy crisis prompted the City to remove the tree
ond freeway overpass lighting right after New Year's Day. In response to the potential for
resurfacing energy problems in the next several years, staff has provided associated cost savings
options in the event the Council would like to eliminate one or more elements of the progrom.
Staff recommends implementation of the full program.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council and Redevelopment Agency odopt 0 resolution to:
1. Approve the Holiday lighting Program; and
2. Authorize woiving the formal bidding process ond awarding a purchase ogreement to
DEKRALITE Industries; and
3. Appropriate $25,473 from the General Fund to pay for the Program; and
4. Direct staff to implement the 2001 Holiday lighting Progrom.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
On August 7, 2001, staff informed the Downtown Business Association (DBA) about the 2001
Holiday lighting Program. The DBA voiced their support for the program and on their
September 11, 2001 meeting voted to provide $6,000 in funding to ossist the City in
implementing this yeor's program.
On August 8,2001, stoff presented the 2001 Holiday lighting Program to the Town Centre I
Project Area Committee (PAC). However, due to lack of a quorum, the PAC was unable to vote
on this item.
DISCUSSION
The Holiday lighting Program is a continued effort undertaken by the City to celebrate the holiday
season. During the first two years of this program, DEKRA-LiTE decorated the downtown area with 0
variety of colorful holiday lights, displays, and thematic banners. The program olso provided lively
holiday lighting beginning in 1999 for two freeway overpasses (H Street at 1-5 & J Street at 1-805)
that provide direct access to the downtown area. The 2000 Holiday Lighting Program provided
lighting to an additional 15 trees (for a total of 90 trees) in the downtown area and the lighting of an
additionol freeway overpass ot H Street at 1-805.
The 2001 Holiday lighting Program is identical to last year's program. However, a new added
feature will involve the County of San Diego's participation in the festivities by decorating the County
Court House at Third Avenue and "H" Street.
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Part of the program involves installing downtown tree lights in mid-October and keeping them up
until April to correspond to daylight savings time. However, during last year's program, citizen
concern regarding the energy crisis prompted the City to remove the tree and freeway overpass
lighting right after New Year's Day. In response to the potentiol for resurfocing energy problems
in the next several years, Council may want to consider implementing the 2001 Holiday Lighting
Program without tree lighting and freeway overpass lighting. Eliminating tree and overpass
lighting from the program will reduce the cost to $26,470, and result in cost savings of
approximately $31,473. Although reducing the program will produce cost savings for the City,
staff recommends implementing the full program.
The F;sca/lmpact section of this agenda statement provides 0 breok down of the cost associoted
to implement this year's program. The Department also requested a quote fram Dekra-Lite for
energy efficient tree lights to determine if it wos inexpensive to reploce existing tree lights.
Although the energy efficient lights will provide in the long run lower power consumption, fewer
outoges, and less waste, it is more expensive to provide this type of lighting, and will increase the
total cost by approximately $10,000. As a result, staff is recommending thot the City not
consider this option for this year.
The 2001 Holiday Lighting Progrom will officiolly commence following the conclusion of the
Downtown Starlight Yule Parade, which usually takes place on the first Soturday of December. Due
to DEKRA-LiTE'S business centering on the holidays and their customers requiring the some
installation dates, DEKRA-LiTE accommodates requests on a first come, first serve basis. As a result,
DEKRA-LiTE hos requested that the City provide them with 0 purchose order by the end of September
2001 to secure installation dates.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost to implement the 2001 Holiday Lighting Program is $57,943. Staff has identified
$17,710 of Fine Arts Funds and $8,760 from the Town Centre I Fund (materiols only) to offset
the cost to implement this year's progrom. Additionally, the Downtown Business Association
(DBA) has offered to provide $6,000 in funding to assist the City in covering the costs ossocioted
with this year's progrom. After utilizing those funds, there remains a funding gap of $25,473 to
implement to the 2001 Holiday Lighting Program.
Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Agency and City Council appropriate $25,473 from
the City's General Fund to implement this year's program. The following provides a breakdown
of the costs ossociated with implementing the 2001 Holidoy Lighting Progrom. Not included in
the breakdown is the $12,476 estimate to decorate the County Court House, which the County of
San Diego will assume.
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PRODUCT LABOR/
COSTS SERVICES
DEKRA-LITE PROPOSAL: COSTS
Freeway Overposs Lighting (3) 121 2,700
Tree Lighting 6,552 21,600
Third Avenue Displays and Decorations 1285 13,386
Memoriai Park Dispiays and Decorations 984 4,960
Public Perking Lot 8anners and Decorations 2,659
MISCELLANEOUS:
Eiectrician for instoilotion
$1,600
Three replacement bonner brockets 285
Cleoning of porking lot ond Third Avenue banners 285
Replacement computers for Sun Santo ond Woving Snowman 709
SUBTOTAL DEKRA-LiTE PROPOSAL $9,936 $47,190
APPLICABLE SALES TAX AND SHIPPING $745
TOTAL COSTS FOR 2001 HOLIDAY LIGHTING PROGRAM $10,681
SHIPPING $72
SUBTOTAL $10,753
TOTAL $57,943
LESS REMAINING FINE ARTS FUND (17,710)
LESS TOWN CENTRE I FUND (8,760)
LESS DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ASSISTANCE (6,000)
FUNDING GAP FOR 2001 HOLIDAY LIGHTING PROGRAM $25,473
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AGENCY RESOLUTION NO.
AND
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
JOINT AGENCY/COUNCIL RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2001 HOLIDAY LIGHTING
PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND AWARDING A
PURHASE AGREEMENT TO DEKRALlTE, INDUSTRIES; APPROPRIATING $25,473 FROM
THE GENERAL FUND TO PAY FOR THE PROGRAM; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO
IMPLEMENT THE 2001 HOLIDAY LIGHTING
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista initiated the Holiday Lighting Program in 1998 in response to the end
of the holiday lighting and displays on Candy Cane Lane; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal was prepared to solicit bids from specialty lighting and decoration
companies; and
WHEREAS, in October 1998, a selection committee and interview panel consisting of downtown
merchants and City of Chula Vista staff selected DEKRA-LiTE Industries due to their ability to meet the Request
for Proposal's program goals, the excitement and quality of their design, and project cost; and
WHEREAS, DEKRA-LiTE has since then worked diligently with the City in implementing the Holiday
Lighting Program; and
WHEREAS, for the last two years, the City issued a purchase order to DEKRA-LiTE to continue the
Holiday Lighting Program due to the limited market for this type of service, DEKRA-LiTE'S past satisfactory
performance, and because they had supplied the original holiday lights, displays, and banners; and
WHEREAS, additional business with DEKRA-LiTE requires City Council and Redevelopment Agency
approval: and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that the City Councii and Redevelopment Agency waive the formal bidding
process and award a purchase agreement to DEKRA-LiTE to implement the 2001 Holiday Lighting Program, with
the option to renew for subsequent holiday seasons: and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency have reviewed the proposed 2001 Holiday
Lighting Program as presented in the Joint Redevelopment Agency/City Council Agenda Statement dated
September 18, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby:
1. Approve the 2001 Holiday Lighting Program; and
2. Based on the facts set forth above, waive the formal bidding process as impractical under CVMC
Section 2.56.070 and award a purchase agreement to DEKRA-LiTE Industries; and
3. Appropriate $25,473 from the Generai Fund to pay for the Program; and
4. Direct staff to take ail necessary and appropriate measures to implement the 2001 Holiday Lighting
Program.
Presented by Approved as to for;¡n by
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Chris Salomone
Director of Community Development
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AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM NO.: 4
MEETING DATE: 09/18/01
ITEM TITLE: a) JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE "H"
STREET ENTRYWAY BEAUTIFICATION CONCEPT PLAN AND
APPROPRIATING $698,000 FROM THE UNENCUMBERED
GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE BEAUTIFICATION ELEMENTS
b) RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT
SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
ESTRADA LAND PLANNING, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF THE
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
"H" STREET BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
SUBMlnED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR L~~ CS
REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR £J
4/5THS VOTE: YES I X on Item oj only I NO D
BACKGROUND
Estrado Land Planning, Inc. (Estrada) is under contract with the City of Chula Visto to complete the
entrywoy beoutification concept plans for "E" and "H" Streets between Interstate 5 ond Broadway,
and the Palomor segment between Interstate 5 ond Industrial Boulevard. The purpose of the Chulo
Vista Entryway Beautification Project is to create a thematic approach to these entry corridors,
emphasizing the City's unique character and providing enticing entryways to the City's downtown
and woterfront oreos. The "H" Street concept pion was initiated first to coincide with the "H" Street
roadwoy reconstruction project, a capitol improvement project that is scheduled to be advertised for
construction bids in October 2001, with construction scheduled to commence in January 2002.
Estrado has completed Phase 1 of the Entrywoy Beautification Project for "H" Street between
Interstate 5 and Broadway. This phase includes preparation of the concept pion for sidewalks, plant
materials, and other streetscape elements designed to revitalize this primary roadway segment.
Approval of the proposed concept and appropriotion of funds for implementation is required prior
to commencing Phase 2 of the project, which includes initiating the bid process for construction of
the "H" Street entryway beautification elements.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the Council! Agency: a) adopt the attached Resolution approving the "H" Street Entrywoy
Beoutification Concept Pion and oppropriate $698,000 from the unopproprioted fund balance of
the Generol Fund; and that the Agency: b) adopt a resolution waiving the formal consultant
selection process and opproving an agreement with Estrada land Planning, Inc. for preparotion
of the construction documents for implementation of the "H" Street Beoutification Proiect.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
Not opplicable.
DISCUSSION
On December 5, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution 2000-439 approving an agreement
with Estrado to plan and design Phase I of the Chula Visto Entrywoy Beautification Proiect. The
Chula Vista Entryway Beautificotion Project entails revitalizing and providing entry statements to
the "E" and "H" Street segments between Interstote 5 and Broodway, ond the Palomar segment
between Interstate 5 and Industrial Boulevard. These three segments, long considered primary
entryways into the City in need of revitalization, lead to some of the most frequented retail
establishments in the South Boy ond provide 0 front door to the woterfront redevelopment areas.
Phase 1 of the Chula Vista Entryway Beautification Project, which is being overseen by Estrada,
includes preparing the entryway beautification concept designs for the three entryways and
corridors. Phose 2 of the Proiect encompasses preparation of the construction documents,
including working drawings and specifications, for the actual construction of the beautification
elements.
Design of the "H" Street segment has been initiated first to coincide with the plonned roadway
reconstruction of "H" Street (curb-to-curb), a capital improvement proiect that is slated to be
advertised for construction bids in October 2001. In working with the community ond an internal
committee stoffed with representatives from the City's Community Development, Planning, and
Engineering Departments, Estrada has developed a beoutification concept for "H" Street that
includes enhanced median and pedestrian crosswalk paving, pedestrian-scale lighting, three
entry monument elements, street trees, and other smaller-scale plant materials. In addition to
creating an enhonced gateway into the community, the proiect goals included creating a more
walkable, pedestrian-friendly and safe environment, while also improving the quality of the
infrostructure and thereby facilitating economic and physical rehobilitation in the area.
Proposed Desian Elements
The proposed beautification concept plan, os shown on Attachments 1 and 2, compliments the
"H" Street roadway reconstruction proiect, which specifies replacing the existing asphalt
pavement with new concrete paving. The proposed beautification concept maintains the existing
non-raised median design thereby ollowing for a continuous center left turn lane to serve the
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businesses adjacent ta "H" Street. Design of the median is enhanced, hawever, through the use
of multi-color concrete formed to resemble a DNA pattern representing the residents of Chula
Vista as the City's most distinct and valuable resource. Community Development staff is working
with the Engineering staff to develop two bid alternatives to the median pattern design that may
be required for cost reduction purposes as determined during the construction bid process.
The unique character of Chula Vista is also reflected in the three 22-foot tall gateway monuments
(see Attachment 3) symbolic of the Olympic torch representing the Olympic Training Center that
is located within the City. The bowl placed at the top of the monument in which red
bougainvillea plants will be installed is reflective of the fuel mixing chombers manufactured by
Goodrich whose focilities have long been located olong the nearby Bayfront.
The roadway reconstruction capital improvement project calls for the existing curb ond gutter to
remain, with reconstruction occurring only in a limited number of areas designated to be in need
of repair. The beautification concept proposes new sidewalks to be constructed on both the north
and south side of "H" Street. Where feasible, a new five-foot wide landscape parkway, including
both street trees and small-scale shrubs, would be located between the street and the sidewalks
to create a buffer between pedestrion and automobile troffic. In the areas where site constraints
limit the obility to provide both the minimum five-foot wide sidewalk and five-foot wide landscape
parkway, the sidewalk is proposed to be constructed adjacent to the curb, with tree grates
installed to accommodate the proposed street trees. The street tree specimen, London Plane Tree
(Plotanus acerifolio), wos selected based on its success as 0 broadheoded, deciduous street tree
in other urban areas throughout the region, as well as complimenting the existing street trees
located in the area, including those at the H Street Trolley/Bus Station and at the Goteway Chula
Vista currently under construction. Ash (Fraxinus uhdeii) hos been identified as a bid alternate
depending on the Plane Tree's market ovailability and potentiol costs associated with its required
disease-control spraying.
Twenty-seven 12-foot-tall pedestrian street light standards (see Attachment 4) are proposed to be
instolled olong the corridor in addition to the street light stondards thot currently exist to increase
pedestrian sofety through additional night lighting. Safety and design enhancements are also
being proposed through the use of enhanced paving elements at Broadway, Oaklown Avenue,
and Woodlawn Avenue. Concrete, in the same colors proposed for the median design, would be
incorporated into pedestrian crosswalks in these locations, with a lorger color concrete area in a
stamped pavement design to be located odjocent to the crosswolk to increase vehicular
awareness of the pedestrion crossing ond potentiol slow traffic in these areas. An additional
enhonced pavement areo would be located near Interstote 5, although pedestrian crossings
would continue to be prohibited in this area.
Proiect Maintenance
Maintenonce of the project site would be performed by City staff for the initial two years upon
project completion. It is anticipated that a Business Improvement District (BID). on 0 smaller scale
than the recently formed Town Centre BID, may be formed for this portion of "H" Street and,
potentially, Broadway. The BID would provide for ongoing mointenance of the enhanced
landscaping and streetscape elements. The budget formuloted by City staff to mointain the
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proposed beautification proiect estimates the annual maintenance cost ot approximotely
$32,000, including administrative costs.
To minimize maintenance costs and increase the long-term viability of the project, the specified
plont materials would be conducive to an urban environment. An integral irrigation system
would olso be instolled throughout the project site, and the gateway monuments ond 12-foot
light standards would be graffiti resistant. Regular and timely maintenance would also be
performed.
Riaht-of-Way Acauisition
The current existing right-of-way is 80-feet wide, with 40-feet on each side of the "H" Street
roodway centerline. This provides for approximately eight feet of parkway on both the north and
south side of "H" Street. In order to achieve the minimum 1 O-foot of parkwoy required in those
locations where both 0 new sidewalk and landscope planter area are proposed, an additional
two feet of right-of-way is necessory.
Many of the property owners adjacent to the project site have indicated their strong support of the
project and willingness to donate the required easements to the City. Stoff, with the ossistance of
Ryals and Associates Real Estate Consultants, is pursuing agreement with the 14 property owners
that would be affected by the project. To date, staff has contacted twelve of these property
owners ond is attempting to contact the remaining two property owners. Severo I properties have
multiple ownerships, which may delay obtaining full approval in a timely manner. Other entities
have expressed concern regarding the direct benefit they would receive in return for their
agreeing to the additional land dedication. It is anticipated these concerns, as well as ony legal
issues will be resolved. If this is not possible, however, stoff may need to return to City Council
for additional direction regarding the olternatives that are available including other forms of
acquisition or, if feosible, redesign of the project.
The goteway monument proposed to be located on "H" Street at Interstote 5 would be located
within CalTrans right-of-way. Application has been made to CalTrans to obtain a right-of-entry
permit in order to locate and maintain the monument in this location. Approval of the permit is
anticipated within 60 days.
Public Notice
In addition to meetings with individual property owners, a public meeting was conducted on
June 13, 2001, in which those property owners adjacent to the "H" Street project site were invited
to attend. Stoff presented the history of the project, and Estrodo provided an overview of the
proposed concept, with details of the proposed design elements adjacent to each property.
Additional project overviews were presented to the Broadway Business Association on August 2,
2001, and on informal presentation was provided to the Town Centre Project Area Committee on
August 8, 2001. The project received strong support during the presentations and is further
supported by representatives of the Chula Vista Center Property Management Company.
A courtesy notice of the presentation scheduled before the City Council/Redevelopment Agency
on September 18, 2001, will be placed in the Star News the week of September 10.
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Environmentol Status
Upon determination by the Planning and Environmentol Manager, 0 Notice of Exemption has
been filed for this project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class I.
Preparation of the Construction Documents
Estrada has successfully completed Phase I of the Entryway Beautification Project for "H" Street,
which included preparation of the concept design plan per the consultant contract that was
entered into with the City on December 5, 2000. Staff is now requesting that the Agency waive
the formal contract selection procedure (Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.070) and
award an agreement with Estrada to prepare the "H" Street construction documents associated
with Phose 2 of the project. As the londscape orchitect, Estrada has an intimote knowledge of the
project and has worked closely with staff to resolve a number of technicol issues associated with
it. This technical expertise and project familiority, combined with Estroda's extensive experience,
would enable Estrada to complete the construction documents in a timely ond sotisfactory
fashion. This would permit construction of the beautification elements to proceed parallel with
roadway reconstruction project. This agreement would be entered into on the City's standard
form, opproval of which does not require 0 4/5ths vote.
Extension of the Storefront Renovotion Proaram for Sianaae Only
A number of business establishments located olong "H" Street adjacent to the project area hove
toll pole signs designed to advertise the name and type of business. Many of these signs have
not been updated for a number of years ond may not be providing the visibility ond attraction
desired by the retoiler. The impact of these pole signs may be further reduced by the addition of
the streetscape elements. As 0 result, staff is investigoting the feosibility of extending the
Storefront Renovation Program (for signage only) currently employed for portions of the Town
Centre I Redevelopment Project Area to "H" Street between Broadway and Interstate 5. This
program would assist properly/business owners with the financial cost of replocing their current
pole signs with updated monument signs that would hove increased visibility from the public
right-of-way. Staff anticipates bringing this item forward for City Council consideration in
October 2001.
Summary
Implementation of the construction documents will commence immediately following approval of
the concept design so that the beautification elements may be included in the roadway
reconstruction bid packoge to enoble these elements to be constructed concurrent with the
roadway work. This will preclude an extended construction schedule and result in the least
impact to the adjacent properly owners and retail businesses. Project construction is scheduled to
commence in January 2002 to avoid holiday shopping season conflicts and is estimated to toke
approximately three months to complete. It is anticipated that the combinotion of roadway
reconstruction and the addition of the beautification elements will enhance one of the City's
primary entry corridors and increase the vitality of the adjacent businesses.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost to implement the "H" Street Entryway Beautification Project concept plan is
$634,000. The cost to maintain the project site for two yeors is estimated to be $64,000. The
total amount of $698,000 will be approprioted from the unappropriated fund balance of the
General Fund. Projected repayments of outstanding debt owed by the Agency to the City
(scheduled to be considered by the City/Agency in December 2001) will have the effect of
backfilling General Fund revenues expended on this project. This outstanding debt arises from
the City's contribution to repayment of the Certificates of Participation issued for the Chula Vista
Center expansion. The Agency pays down this debt from time to time as Agency resources
become available. Funding for the Estrada contract for preporation of the construction
documents is ovoiloble in the current yeor Agency budget.
ATTACHMENTS
1. "H" Street Entryway Beautification Concept Plan
2. Concept Plan Detail
3. Entryway Monument
4. Pedestrian Light Standard
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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 "H' STREET ENTRYWAY BEAUTIFICATION
CONCEPT PLAN AND APPROPRIATING $698,000 FROM THE
UNENCUMBERED GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BEAUTIFICATION
ELEMENTS
WHEREAS, the "E" and "H" Street segments between Interstate 5 and Broadway, and the
Palomar segment between Interstate 5 and Industrial Boulevard "H" Street segment between
Interstate 5 and Broadway have long been considered primary entryways into the City in need of
revitalization; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2000, the City of Chula Vista entered into an agreement with
Estrada Land Planning, Inc., to manage Phase 1 of the Entryway Beautification Project; and
WHEREAS, Estrada Land Planning, Inc. has completed Phase 1 of the Entryway
Beautification Project for the "H" Street segment; and
WHEREAS, the entryway beatification elements include enhanced median and pedestrian
crosswalk paving, pedestrian-scale lighting, three entry monument elements, street trees, and other
smaller-scale plant materials; and
WHEREAS, the property owners adjacent to the project site have indicated their strong
support of the project and willingness to donate the required easements to the City; and
WHEREAS, construction of the beautification elements is designed to coincide with the "H"
Street roadway reconstruction capital improvement project; and
WHEREAS, approval of the proposed concept design and appropriation of funds for
construction and maintenance is required prior to initiating the bid process for construction of the "H"
Street entryway beautification elements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council of
the City of Chula Vista do hereby approve the "H" Street Entryway Beautification Concept Plan and
the City Council hereby appropriates $698,000 from the unencumbered General Fund balance.
PRESENTED BY APPROVED AS TO FORM BY
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Chris Salomone
Director of Community Development
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ESTRADA LAND PLANNING, INC. FOR
PREPARATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "H" STREET BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Estrada Land Planning, Inc. (Estrada) has completed the design concept
comprising Phase 1 of the Entryway Beautification Project for "H" Street between Interstate 5 and
Broadway; and
WHEREAS, Estrada has an intimate knowledge of the project and has worked closely with
staff to resolve a number of technical issues associated with the project; and
WHEREAS, Estrada's technical expertise and project familiarity, combined with Estrada's
extensive experience would enable Estrada to complete the construction documents in a timely and
satisfactory manner; and
WHEREAS, the City is waiving the contract selection procedure as impractical because
timely completion of the "H" Street Beautification construction documents would permit construction
of the beautification elements to proceed parallel with the roadway reconstruction project; and
WHEREAS, Estrada warrants and represents that they are experienced and staffed in a
manner such that they are and can prepare and deliver the services required to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Chula Vista within the time frames provided in the Agreement in accordance all
terms and conditions of the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby waive the formal contract selection procedure as impractical and approve an
Agreement with Estrada Land Planning, Inc. for preparation of the construction documents as part of
Phase 2 of the Chula Vista Entryway Beautification Project for the "H" Street segment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that (1) Agency staff is authorized and directed to prepare the
final form of such Agreement on the terms presented, subject to approval of the Agency Attorney,
and (2) the Executive Director is authorized and directed to execute such agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there are adequate funds available in the Town Centre 1/
Bayfront and Merged Project Fund Professional Services accounts to fund the proposed agreement.
PRESENTED BY APPROVED AS TO FORM BY
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Chris Salomone
Director of Community Development
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