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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1991/08/20 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETI1NG OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE ~1'1¥ OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, August 20, 1991 Council Chambers 10:55 p.m. Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. Chairman Nader stated that all councilmembers were present. 2. APPROVAL OF MI~: None submitted. CONSENT GAI.I~NDAR 3. ~/'[[[-I-I-P2N' COMMUNICATIONS: None. 4. RESOLUTION 1191 APPROVING ENGINEERING-SCIEN(X~, INC., AS THE CONSULTANT TO PREPARE A REVISED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE MOBII.EI-IOME RELOCATION PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT - The Mobilehome Relocation Park Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Draft was first submitted for public review in October 1990. During the public review period, and at the Planning Commission public hearing, numerous letters and/or verbal comments were received. In order to adequately respond to those comments, the EIR requires extensive revisions and necessitates a recirculation of the original Draft EIR. Engineering-Science, Inc. prepared the original Draft EIR which was a subsequent document to the Lower Sweerwater Valley EIR, which they also prepared. The Lower Sweetwater Valley EIR was prepared for a larger project which included the Mobilehome project area. Thus, Engineering-Science, Inc. is very familiar with the project history and issues. Due to their knowledge of the project issues, contracting with Engineering-Science Inc., rather than engaging in the Request for Proposal process would be the most expeditious and cost-effective option for completing and certifying the Final EIR. Staff recommends that the Agency approve Engineering-Science, Inc. as the consultant to prepare the Revised Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report, and authorize the agreement. Chairman Nader asked if it had been determined what other sites were going to be considered in the EIR? Diana Richardson, Environmental Contract Consultant, answered that the same sites that were identified in the previous EIR would again be looked at for alternative sites. Chairman Nader asked what would be done differently in the proposed EIR. Ms. Richardson stated that the original EII~ did not thoroughly examine some of the issues and there were many public comments received on those issues. The EIR needs to be redone in the areas of noise, air quality and traffic access impacts. The reason for recirculation is that it is anticipated that there will be a greater amount of information in the new EIR. Member Malcolm stated that he felt they should move forward on the EIR. 1 Copy of Minutes for Notebook/File Minutes Tuesday, August 20, 1991 Page 2 IVISC (Nader/Moore) to continue rhln item and direct staff to come back to the Council at their next meeting with a report and recomrno~dation on alternative site~ and on which site should be selected as the p~mary site for environmental review purposes. Approved 4-1-0 with Member Malcolm opposed. * * END'OF CONSENT CA{.~NDAR * * PUBLIC HEARINGS None Submitted ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ACTION ITEMS None Submitted OTHER BUSINESS 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT - None 6. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - None 7. MEMBERS' COMMENTS - None AD~OURNAMFAVF The meeting adjourned at 11:09 p.m. A special meeting of the Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 1991 at 4:00 p.m., (immediately following r~e City Council meeting) Council Chambers, Public Services Building. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk Cir4~r~T. Griffin/~l(ninis tr~ti, ye/.~S~c ret ary .