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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1990/11/29 MINLrFES OF A REGULAR (COUNCIL CO~CE) MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, November 29, 1990 Council Conference Room 4:09 p.m. Administration Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROkL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Malcolm, McCandliss, Moore, Nader, Mayor Cox, and Councilman-elect Rindone ALSO PRESENT: John D. Goss, City Manager; Bruce M. Boogaard, City Attorney; and Vicki C. Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk BUSINESS 2.1 WRI I'I'EN COMMffNICATIONS: a. Claim against the Gity - Ms. Margie J. Phares, 3465 Mandril, Bonita, California. It is the opinion of Risk Management, the City Attorney, and the Cirys Claims Administrators, Carl Warren & Company that the claim be processed as follows: return as late that portion of the claim and damages accnled prior to one year before the date of filing of the claim, i.e. 10/16/89, amounting to $50,618,72, and deny the balance of the claim, $68,429.64. Continued from the 11/27/90 meeting. /-ys_~ MSUC CMcCandliss/Nader) to adjourn to closed session to d/scuss potential litigation pursuant to Goven-unent Code Section 54956.9 - Margie J. Phares. Council adjourned to closed session at 4:10 p.m. and reconvened at 4:56 p.m. City Attorney Boogaard informed the public that it was the unanimous decision of the Council to deny the portion of the claim and damages accrued prior to one year before the date of filing of the claim, i.e. 10/16/90, amounting to $50,618.72. However, because the City Council believed that the original claim by Brooks against Phares and Malcolm was politically or maliciously motivated, and because the City benefitted by Phares' legal representation, and because the Council felt that those with whom the City contracts should be protected for doing nothing more than entering into such contractual relationships, the City Attorney was authorized to negotiate a settlement up to $50,000, contingent upon the City recovering attorney fees, with terms to be confidential until the settlement of litigation. 2.2 REPORT PROPOSALS FOR ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 4400 BLOCK OF BONITA ROAD - The City issued an RFP for acquisition and development of 4400 Bonita Road. Six proposals were received: four residential, one hotel, and one park. Proponents will mae 10-15 minute presentations, and direction will be sought from Council for further analysis. Staff recommends Council accept the report and presentations from proponents, and provide direction. (Director of Community Development) /'vd 3 (, Minutes November 29, 1990 Page 2 David Gustarson, Assistant Director of Community Development, stated there would be six presentations by the following firms: 1) Richard Pena, 2) Joelen Enterprises, 3) Odinark & Thelan, 4) Odinark & Thelan, 5) Adma Company, and 6) Pacific Scene. City Manager Goss stated that the purpose of the meeting was obtain feedback fi-om the Council regarding the proposals. Richard Pena - Mr. Pena gave a brief presentation for a 3 1/2 acre park. He is currently trying to obtain financial backing for the construction of a community purpose building on the site (museum). He felt he would know within a week whether funding would be available. Joelen Enterprises - Joseph Citron ~ave a brief presentation for a 200 room golf resort. Incorporated into the project were one or possibly two restaurants, the Sweet Water Valley Historical Museum, and health bar. He invited the Council on a tour of their current projects. Odmark & Thelan - John Thelan stated they would combine their presentations. Ted Odinark stated their stated the first proposal would be a purchase of the property by Odmark and Thelan at the building permit stage for a S3 for-sale condominium project. The second proposal was for a two-story 96 unit senior apartment complex. The location was felt to be ideal with the amenities located within walking distance. Adma Company - Nathan Adler, President, reviewed their proposal for 80 for-lease upscale condominiums. The project would include a public park and 28 public parking spaces. Adma would purchase the property at the development agreement stage. Pacific Scene - Jim Moxim presented their proposal for the purchase of the property by Pacific Scene for a mixed-use project which would include 30 luxury townhomes and a quality sit*down restaurant. Joe Wong, Architect for the project, highlighted the layout for the project. MS (Cox/lVloore) refer the projects to staff to evaluate and bring back recommendations to Council. Councilman Nader referred to an article which indicated revenues were the primary purpose for the proposals and stated that would not be the only criteria in which he would evaluate the proposals. He requested that reliable revenue projections be brought to Council regarding the residential projects as he had not seen a residential project that paid its own way. Councilman Malcolm felt staff should be given direction and he recommended that the following three projects be reviewed: 1) senior housing (Odmark & Thelan), which might be able to utilize the low-mod housing funding; 2) hotel (Joelea F'.nterprises), due to revenues, the tie-in with the golf course, and the possible turn-around of the restaurant; and 3) 80 for-lease condominium units (Adma Company), due to the creativeness and sensitivity of the project. He did not care for the Pacific Scene proposal as he did not feel the area warranted another restaurant. Councilwoman McCandliss felt all the projects overbuilt the site, which should be taken into consideration. She stated the Adma project had a lot to offer but her personal preference would be for a park. Councilman Moore noted his preference for the ,Joelea and Adma proposals. He stated there was already a costly park across the golf course and that another park should not be developed if there was not a sufficient tax base to provide for maintenance. Councilman Nader did not want to l:ule out the park proposal and felt staff should continue to work with Mr. Pena to see if he can obtain outside funding. Minutes November 29, 1990 Page 3 Councilman-elect Rindone requested that the Council direct staff to evaluate the parking density of the projects as the current golf course parking is inadequate. He also felt the relationship of the golf course to the proposed site should be evaluated regarding access (entrance) to the proposed projects. Mayor Cox felt the main access should be at the signalized intersection of Bonita and Otay Lakes Roads. He also requested that staff work with the companies to see ira community purpose facility (museum, etc.) could be incorporated into their projects. George Cost, Director, Sweetwater Valley Civic Organization requested that the following issues be considered during the evaluation process: 1) general welfare of the residents of Bonita, 2) jogging and equestrian trails, 3) parking, 4) museum, 5) open space/park, and 6) traffic. He stated lhat all intersections in the area currently exceed Level C. VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously. OTHER BIjSINESS 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Paul L. Greene, St., 141 Lotus Drive, Chula Vista, California, requested that Council serde an impasse he currently has with the City Attorney regarding past legal matters. 4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) - None. 5. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) Requested that staff evaluate and bring back a proposed concept for a 3apanese Garden in Friendship Park. Staff is requested to work with the international Friendship Committee on this proposal. 6. COUNCIL COMMENTS - None. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT AT 6:33 P.M. to the Regular City Council meeting on December 4, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk by: \ , v'., , ' , , Vicki C. Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk