HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2002/01/22 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
January 22, 2002 6:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was called to
order at 7:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Agencymembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Chair Horton
ABSENT: Agencymembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Rowlands, Agency Attorney Kaheny, and City
Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1766, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL
CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND AMENDING THE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT AGREEMENT WITH ESTRADA LAND PLANNING, INC. TO
PERFORM CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "H" STREET ENTRYWAY BEAUTIFICATION
PROJECT
The "H" Street segment between Interstate 5 and Broadway is one of three City entry
corridors included in the entryway beautification project intended to provide enticing
entryways to the City's downtown and waterfront areas. The "H" Street beautification
elements, including reconstructed sidewalks, pedestrian-scale lighting, entry monuments,
street trees, and shrubs, will be constructed parallel to the scheduled "H" Street roadway
reconstruction project. Estrada Land Planning, Inc. is under contract with the City to
prepare the construction documents for implementation of the "H" Street entryway
beautification project. The documents include project construction plans and
specifications and, excluding minor revisions, are generally complete. The project is
scheduled to be advertised for construction bids in January 2002. Construction is
anticipated to commence in April 2002. Construction administration includes those
services designated to maximize conformity with the construction documents and ensure
satisfactory project completion. Estrada, as the landscape architect responsible for
preparation of the construction documents, is qualified to perform the construction
administration. (Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Chair Horton moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered Consent
Calendar Item #1, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
2. AGENCY RESOLUTION APPROViNG AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATiNG
AGREEMENT WITH PACIFICA COMPANIES FOR THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY 1N THE MIDBAYFRONT
SUBAREA OF THE BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
In 2001, Pacifica Companies notified the City of Chula Vista that it has signed an option
agreement with Chula Vista Capital, the primary property owner of the mid-bayfront
property, for the purchase and development of the approximately 97-acre site. Pacifica
also indicated to the City its desire to include in its development proposal additional
lands, some of which are owned by the Redevelopment Agency. Pacifica Companies
created a design team consisting of architectural, engineering, and environmental
consultants, among others, to develop a concept master plan for the approximately 126-
acre project site. The project proposes 5.8 million square feet of high quality, mixed use
building area comprised primarily of residential units, some limited commercial, up to
three hotels, restaurants, recreation areas, and a community center. Pacifica Companies
is a group of diversified real estate companies with an extensive real estate portfolio
including hotels, office and industrial buildings, retail shopping centers, and residential
communities located throughout the United States. North C.V. Waterfront L.P., a limited
partnership formed by principals of Pacifica Companies for development of the mid-
bayfront property, has requested an exclusive negotiating agreement with the
Redevelopment Agency for two years, with an optional six-month extension, to prepare
plans, pursue entitlements, secure financing, and negotiate a disposition and development
agreement for the project. (Community Development Director)
ACTION: Chair Horton moved to continue this item indefinitely at the request of staff.
Agencymember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
4. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORTS
There were none.
5. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
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CLOSED SESSION
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A)
Agency vs. Rados Bros. [Case No. GIC734557-1]
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:15 p.m., Chair Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of thc Redevelopment
Agency on February 5, 2002, at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting in
the City Council Chambers.
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE,~ity Clerk
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