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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1996/10/08 RDA MINUTES OF A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, October 8, 1996 8:20 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services Building 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers Scott D. Alevy, John S. Moot, Stephen C. Padilia, and Chair/Mayor Shirley A. Hotton. Agency/Councilmember Jerry R. Rindone. Sid Morris, Agency/Assistant City Manager; Glen Googins, Agency/Deputy City Attorney; and Patricia Schwenke, Deputy City Clerk. BUS~ESS 2. JOINT COUNCIL RESOLUTION 18448 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION 1520 ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-96-04 AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VETERANS HOME, CHULA VISTA, NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-95-02 FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CORPORATION YARD, AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-96-12 FOR THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE RELOCATION, AND APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A VETERANS HOME--State funding has been approved for the construction of a $32 million Veterans Home facility in Chula Vista contingent upon federal funds being secured. In preparation for this project, it is recommended that the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and respective negative declarations be approved in order to facilitate the development of this project which could begin as early as May 1997. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Commtmity Development Director) Juan Arroyo, Housing Coordinator, stated the adoption of the proposed negative declarations and DDA for the Veterans Home project will give the City an advantage to respond in a timely manner to the current project schedule. On October 15, the State Department of Veterans Affairs will submit relevant documentation, including evidence of a land transfer agreement, to the State Public Works Board for approval. It is anticipated that the federal funds will be committed when Secretary Brown, of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, signs the approval. The Chula Vista Veterans Home is considered one of the top five projects in the country, and letters and support for this project were sent by all members of our Congressional Delegation. On behalf of the State, City staff requested a waiver of the proposed impact fees of the Otay Water District and school district, and a report of the outcome of the negotiations will be provided at a later date. Staff requests approval to pay for a sign to be placed at the site identifying the location of the Veterans Home. He introduced representatives from the City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission, San Diego County Veterans Advisory Committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars Chula Vista Post, Chula Vista American Legion, and San Diego United Veterans Council who were present at the meeting. Glen Googins, Deputy City Attorney, stated some of the changes in the document were requested by the State, and the City and Agency propose the State be required to use the property only as a Veterans Home for 50 years. The State requested this figure be reduced to 25 years, and staff recommends it is an acceptable reduction in the time period. The Agency retains the right of first refusal if, in the 25-year period, the State converts the Veterans Home Minutes October 8, 1996 Page 2 to an alternative use. In addition, the State made minor changes to the indemnity provision where they would indemnify us against any kind of risks associated with the construction or operation of the Veterans Home, and he found those to be generally acceptable. The State also asked that a Phase 1 environmental analysis be done as a condition to close; that is a minor additional cost of an estimated $4,000 to $5,000 that staff recommends as acceptable. In terms of getting the State to commence and complete the project within a certain time frame, the State proposed they not be obligated to commence the project until four years after transfer of the property or complete the project until six years after transfer of the property. Staff felt those time periods were too long pending the nature of the federal funding and their fast-track procedure to develop the project, and we are currently trying to reduce those time periods so In the event the project does not go forward, we would have the right to regain title to the property for our own purposes. The State added a dispute resolution mechanism as an alternative to certain legal remedies, and we added some additional language that would require the project to be built in accordance with the concept and final set of plans. The State is not subject to our land use and control so we would want to include in the process as much input and impact as possible on what the project will look like. · Dan Kreyling, 9938 Chocolate Summit Drive, El Cajon, CA, a member of the Second Veterans Home Commission, commended the City Attorney's office, the City, and the Redevelopment Agency for the good work done over the years in pushing forward to get the Veterans Home appreved. He also announced an upcoming meeting of the Second Veterans Home Commission to be held on October 18 at Sharp's Hospital in Chula Vista. · Bill Ayers, 44 East Mankate Street, Chula Vista, CA, representing the San Diego County South Bay Veterans, commended Glen Geegins and staff for their work on tiffs project. Agency/Councilmember Moot asked if the State would act favorably to waive the elementary school district fee. Ch~s Salemone, Director of Community Development, answered it was a standard position, and we will make every effort to petition the State to waive the fee. He believes this facility will not increase any impacts on the school district; however, the employment will provide some of those impacts. He believes we may be able to persuade the State not to impose the fee. Agency/Councilmember Alevy asked if them was a way to reduce the substantial charges from the Water District. Mr. Geegins replied that fee charges against a public facility were not standard, hut could be allowed under certain circumstaneas. Negotiations were still pending with the Otay Water District, but in this case the City has argued that the Otay Water District, under certain provisions in the Government Code, has limitations in the amount of fee they can charge. They are proposing a fee in the area of $300,000; however, we are proposing a fee in the area of $150,000 and will continue to negotiate with them. We are optimistic that the State will cooperate to assist in getting the fees reduced as much as possible. COUNCIL RESOLUTION 18448 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION 1520 OFFERED BY AGENCY/COUNCILMEMBER MOOT, reading of the text was waived, title read, passed and approved (4-0-1) with Rindone absent. * * * Chair/Mayor Herton left the dais at 8:35 p.m. * * * ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. OTHER BUSINESS 3. DIRECTOR'S/CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None. 4. CHAIR'S/MAYOR'S REPORT: None. 5. AGENCY/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Minutes October 8, 1996 Page 3 Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Patricia Schwenke, Deputy City Clerk