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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 2001/10/23 CC MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA October 23, 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 9:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, Califomia. ROLLCALL PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Salasand Char/Mayor Ho~on ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Padilla (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow CONSENT CALENDAR 1. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2001-366 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1751, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT COOPERATiVE AGREEMENT, APPOINTING THE INITIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND AMENDING THE 2001-2003 TOWN CENTRE 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FUND BUDGET On 7/24/01, downtown property owners voted to create the Downtown Property and Business Improvement District (PBID). The new assessment district will come online beginning in January 2002. The PBID assessment process will be governed by a proposed cooperative agreement, which sets forth the organizational relationship between the City and new district. In addition, the initial appointment of an oversight Board of Directors and certain budgetary amendments are required to address the transition from the existing Downtown Business Association to the new structure. (Community Development Director) Staffrecommendation: Agency adopt the resolution. 2. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2001-367 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1752, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $500,000 FROM UNEXPENDED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2000 TAX ALLOCATION BOND PROCEEDS IN THE MERGED PROJECT AREA FUND AND $500,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE IN THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND INTO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PS 149 FOR ADDITIONAL RELOCATION COSTS FOR THE NEW DOWNTOWN POLICE FACILITY CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) On 7/17/01, Council appropriated an initial $500,000 for the Police headquarters site relocation costs and relocation consultant contract. This appropriation is expected to be completely expended during October. Settlements have been reached with over half of the 13 business sites. Several larger settlements are now pending. In order to proceed with the remaining relocation settlements, an additional appropriation for costs associated with the relocation is necessary. Eligible funds are available from the Redevelopment Agency's 2000 tax allocation bonds and from the available fund balance in the Public Facilities development impact fee fund. (Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: Agency/Council adopt the resolution. 3. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2001-368 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1753, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE URBAN RECREATION AND CULTURAL CENTERS, MUSEUMS AND FACILITIES FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION OR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHHORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000; AND APPOINTING THE NATURE CENTER DIRECTOR AS THE CITY'S AGENT TO EXECUTE RELATED AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IF A GRANT IS AWARDED The Chula Vista Nature Center has been nominated by Assemblymember Vargas to compete for funding from the Urban Recreation and Cultural Centers, Museums and Facilities for Wildlife Education or Environmental Education Grant Program. Resolutions of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council authorizing the Nature Center's grant application and designating the Agency's representative are required elements of the submittal. (Nature Center Director) Staff recommendation: Agency/Council adopt the resolution. Agency/Councilmember Rindone referenced Item #1 of the Consent Calendar and suggested that, should any of the proposed appointees to the PBID Board of Directors be unable to serve, Donna Vignapiano be considered as first alternate. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Rindone moved to consider Donna Vignapiano as an alternate for the PBID Board of Directors and to approve staff recommendations, and he offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. Page 2 Council/RDA Minutes 10/23/01 PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. a. RESOLUTION NO. 1754, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-01-061 AND APPROVING OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE REHABILITATION AND RE-USE OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1351-1395 THIRD AVENUE WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA The Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee (MAAC), a local non-profit community assistance organization, is proposing to rehabilitate and re-use a commercial building located at 1351-1395 Third Avenue for the establishment of a Community Center that will house a variety of community-oriented services. MAAC has submitted an application to the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) for financing of the project. Chula Vista, as a member participant of the CSCDA and as the location of the proposed facilities, must conduct a public heating and approve the CSCDA's issuance of indebtedness. However, before the public hearing is conducted, the Redevelopment Agency must take action to approve an owner participation agreement with MAAC. If the Agency resolution is not approved, the purpose of the public hearing will be unnecessary and the item will be pulled. (Community Development Director) ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton offered Agency Resolution No. 1754, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 4-0. b. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT AND TAXABLE OBLIGATIONS FOR THE METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE, INC. WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY THE CALIFORNIA STATWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 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. With no members of the public wishing to address Council, she then closed the hearing. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember offered Resolution No. 2001-369, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-369, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT AND TAXABLE OBLIGATIONS FOR THE METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE, INC. WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY THE CALIFORNIA STATWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The motion carried 4-0. Page 3 Council/RDA Minutes 10/23/01 OTHER BUSiNESS -- 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 6. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORTS There were none. 7. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS There were none. CLOSED SESSION 8. 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 Moms/Chris Salomone) and Various Tenant Interests Under Negotiation: Lease terms ACTION: Direction was given to Counsel. 9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B) One Case This item was not discussed. ADJOURNMENT At 9:55 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on November 6, 2001, 2001 at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting. Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 4 Council/RDA Minutes 10/23/01