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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCVRC Min 2007/11/08 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) November 8, 2007 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation was called to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. CVRC ROLL CALL PRESENT: Directors: Desrochers, Munoz, Paul, Reyes, Rooney, and Chair Lewis ABSENT: Directors: Salas ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Garcia, Deputy General Counsel Shirey, Deputy City Attorney Cusato, Redevelopment Manager Crockett, Planning Manager Ladiana, Associate Planner Pease, Real Property Manager Ryals, Principal Community Development Specialist Lee, Senior Community Development Specialist Kluth, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples, Senior Administrative Secretary Fields PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESENTATION Chairman Lewis announced that Director Reyes had a potential conflict of interest and would be recusing himself from this and all future matters pertaining to the Sweetwater Union High School District. Director Reyes left the dais and Council Chambers. Bruce Husson of Sweetwater Union High School, introduced representatives from his organization who were present in the audience, and made a presentation on the SUHS District "Assets Utilization Project". The presentation contained a brief history, the current status, recommended solutions, alternatives available to the District, and District requests of the City/CVRe. Arlie Ricassa, President of the Sweetwater Union High School District Board, spoke in support of the project. Chief Executive Officer Garcia referred the CVRC Board to the Subcommittee report dated August 20th, which provided a very detailed analysis of what had occurred to date. CONSENT 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Memorandum from Doug Paul requesting an excused absence from the CVRC meeting of September 27,2007. Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC excuse the absence. Page 1 of6 CVRC - Minutes - 11108/07 CONSENT (continued) ACTION: Director Rooney moved to approve the request for excused absence. Director Munoz seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1-2 with Director Paul abstaining, Director Salas absent, and Director Reyes away from the dais. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC approve the minutes of September 27,2007. ACTION: Director Rooney moved approval of the CVRC minutes of September 27, 2007. Director Munoz seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0-0-2 with Director Salas absent and Director Reyes away from the dais. That the CVRC approve the minutes of October II. 2007. ACTION: Director Rooney moved approval of the CVRC minutes of October II, 2007. Director Munoz seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0-0-2 with Director Salas absent and Director Reyes away from the dais. 2.1 Acknowledgement of appointment for the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Secretary ACTION: Motion by Director Rooney to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2007-029, heading read, text waived: CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-029, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACKNOWLEDGING APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY OF THE CORPORATION BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Director Munoz seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0-0-2 with Director Salas absent and Director Reyes away from the dais. Director Reyes returned to the dais. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER DRC-07-33, RETAIL AND MEDICAL OFFICE COMPLEX AT 1310-1318 THIRD AVENUE Tony Zamir has submitted a design review application for development of a 1.23-acre site located on the west side of Third A venue, south of Palomar Street, in the Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Area. The proposal involves a three-building, 14,360 square foot retail/medical complex for multi-tenant site. No Redevelopment Agency involvement (financing, agreements) is associated with the project. Page 2 of 6 CVRe - Minutes - 11/08/07 L 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. Chairman Lewis opened the public hearing. PI arming Manager Ladiana provided the project introduction, and Project Plarmer Pease provided the staff report. Director Reyes expressed concerns with the 25-foot setback. With no members of the public wishing to speak, Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing. ACTION: Motion by Director Desrochers, to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2007-030 heading read, text waived: CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-030, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT (DRC-07-33) TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 14,360 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL/MEDICAL OFFICE COMPLEX ON THE SITE LOCATED AT 1310-1318 THIRD AVENUE Director Munoz seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0-0-1 with Director Salas absent. 4. BA YVIST A WALK MIXED-USE (COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL) PROJECT Olson Urban Housing, LLC (Applicant) has submitted applications requesting a zone change, precise plan, conditional use permit, design review, and a tentative map for development of a mixed-use project on a 4.89-acre site located at 765-795 Palomar, between Industrial Boulevard and Frontage Road in the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area. The project includes 154 units and 5-1 O,OOOsf of retail space. The site has been vacant for several years and was used as a temporary site for the sale of pumpkins and Christmas trees. The Redevelopment Agency will be involved in the development of a portion of the site for podium-type housing. 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. Redevelopment Manager Crockett stated that staff had received a request from the applicant to withdraw the item. ACTION ITEMS 5. TRANSFER OF "RADOS" PROPERTY Page 3 of 6 CVRC - Minutes -11/08/07 ACTION ITEMS (continued) In 1999, in order to increase the economic development potential for the land south of H Street adjacent to the Marina in the Bayfront Redevelopment Project Area, the ChuIa Vista Redevelopment Agency entered into a series of agreements with the Port of San Diego and BF Goodrich to relocate and consolidate the campus of one of the City's largest employers. The agreements identified a number of properties to be conveyed to BFG to facilitate the redevelopment of the site. The agency acquired the Rados property in 2003 and in accordance with the terms of the relocation agreement is prepared to transfer ownership to BFG. Senior Community Development Specialist Kluth presented the staff report, and responded to questions of the Directors. Mr. Sullivan, representing BFGoodrich, responded to questions of the Directors. Redevelopment Manager Crockett responded to questions ofthe Directors. ACTION: Motion by Director Paul to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2007-031, heading read, text waived: CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-031, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE AND EXECUTE THE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT AND ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ROHR, INC., OPERATING AS BFGOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES GROUP, AND THE TRANSFER OF THE RADOS PARCEL AT 798 F STREET IN CHULA VISTA TO ROHR, INC. Director Reyes seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0-0-1 with Director Salas absent. 5.1. EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH GALAXY COMMERCIAL HOLDING, LLC FOR PROPERTIES IN THE E STREET VISITOR TRANSIT FOCUS AREA On August 29, 2007, Galaxy Commercial Holding, LLC ("Galaxy") submitted to the Community Development Department a Statement of Qualifications ("SOQ") and conceptual development proposal for the development of several properties located in the City's E Street Visitor Transit Focus Area ("TFA"). This particular location is one of three TF As in the City designated by the 2005 General Plan Update and 2007 Urban Core Specific Plan, allowing the greatest densities and heights in the City. The proposed ENA properties consist of two existing hotel/motel sites that comprise 2.44 acres (l 06, 189 square feet) of land located immediately adjacent to the E Street Trolley Station. Galaxy is currently under contract to purchase the subject properties. Principal Community Development Specialist Lee provided the staff report, and responded to questions of the Directors. Page 4 of 6 CVRe - Minutes -11/08/07 ACTION ITEMS (continued) Redevelopment Manager Crockett responded to questions of the Directors. Chairman Lewis requested staff work on shortening the timeframes relating to projects. ACTION: Motion by Director Desrochers to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2007-032, heading read, text waived: CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-032, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH GALAXY COMMERCIAL HOLDING, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF E STREET AND WOODLA WN AVENUE Director Paul seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0-0-1 with Director Salas absent. 6. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS Chief Executive Officer Garcia commented that in talking with the Community Development staff, there had been a number of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement cancellations due to the economy, but staff would be working on preparing a presentation for the Board to bring them up to speed on the area at a future meeting. 7. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS Chairman Lewis stated that he had extended an invitation to the Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) members to join the CVRC in a public workshop to be scheduled for December 6, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the John Lippitt Public Works Center. The goal would be to work together to collaboratively promote and enhance public involvement in the redevelopment process. Chairman Lewis then requested the Board give some serious thought over the holidays and think of potential ways to attract projects, put together some requests for proposals, and take a more active role in the market to become more proactive, not reactive. 8. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS CVRC SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE ON FOLLOW-UP ITEMS FROM OCTOBER 11, 2007 CVRC WORKING SESSION Director Rooney provided the Subcommittee update on follow-up items from the October II, 2007 working session. Page 5 of 6 CVRC - Minutes - 11/08/07 ADJOURNMENT At 8:24 p.m., Chairman Lewis adjourned the meeting to a joint Working Session with the Redevelopment Advisory Committee scheduled on December 6, 2007 at 5:00 pm. ~u/ Eric Crockett, Secretary Page 6 of 6 CVRC - Minutes - 11108/07