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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1998/11/17 CC MI~U3TES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF C~ VISTA Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Council Chambers 7:02 p.m. Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency/Council Members: Moot, Padilla, Rindone, and Chair/Mayor Horton ABSENT: Agency/Council Members: Salas ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager, David D. Rowlands; Legal Counsel/City Attorney, John M. Kaheny; City Clerk, Beverly A. Authelet; and Deputy City Clerk, Charline Long Recessed at 7:03 p.m. to closed session. Meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINTJTES: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. ACTION ITEMS Items 3 and 4 were considered together. 3. COUNCIL RESOLUTION 19257 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION 1606 APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO OWNER PARTICIPATION RIGHTS WITH AGENCY TUCHSCHER DEVELOP MENTENTERPRISES, INC. REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED USE PROJECT ON THE MIDBAYFRONT PROPERTY - Tuchscher Development Enterprises, Inc. has requested an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for one year, with an option for a six month extension, in order to develop plans, pursue entitlements, secure financing and negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement to develop a 126.8 acre area located on the Midbayfront. The 2.7 million sq. ft. mixed use proposal incorporates resort, multi-family residential, R&D/office, entertainment/retail, and active park and open space. Per staff's recommendation, the resolutions were approved 4-0-1 (Salas absent) and directed staff to extend Owner Participation Rights within 30 days of the effective date of the Agreement. (Community Development Director) Continued from the meetinq of November 10, 1998. 4. COUNCIL RESOLUTION 19258 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION 1607 APPROVING A PROJECT STAFFING/CONSULTANT AND PROCESSING AGPdEEMENT WITH TUCHSCHER DEVELOP~4ENT ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED USE PROJECT ON THE MIDBAYFRONT PROPERTY Tuchscher Development Enterprises, Inc. is proposing to develop a portion of the Midbayfront with a 2.7 million sq. ft. mixed use project comprised of resort, multi-family residential, R&D/office, entertainment/retail, and active park and open space. The proposed project will require a number of entitlements, permits and approvals including, but not limited to, General Plan, Specific Plan and Local Coastal Program amendments, an Environmental Impact Report, and a Tentative and Final Map. The proposed Agreement would provide the Developer with assigned professional staff and consultants in order to process the project in a timely manner and would ensure the Agency/City is reimbursed for expenses incurred in processing the Developer's applications. Per staff's recommendation, RDA Minutes November 17, 1998 Page 2 the resolutions were approved 4-0-1 (Salas absent). (Community Development Director) Continued from the meeting of November 10, 1998. Chris Salomone, Co--unity Development Director, stated the Council has used this process on numerous projects in the past, where an exclusive negotiating agreement is granted to a developer. Projects such as the Power Center, Coors ~phitheater, Walmart Center, and Bonita Hotel have used this type of agreement. This agreement gives the developer the opportunity to shape a project, present it in stages, do an environmental review, meet milestones, and issue progress reports. It also authorizes staff to use consultants and staff time on that project. The Midbayfront is a fairly significant project consisting of 126.8 acres and is critical to the future of the western side of the City. Staff is pleased to report that the agreement between the developer and land owner is eminent. The action recommended will begin a 15-month long period of discovery. The ~iscovery period will focus on milestones where the public and Council will be i~ited to forums and public hearings to view project documents. Mr. Salomone replied that it is a mixed-use project; comprised~of a 450-room hotel, a 1000- unit residential component, a large co~ercial/shopping center, an entertainment convenience center, and about 20 acres for R&D and light industrial use. Member Moot asked about the overlook park at the foot of F Street. The staff report indicated that it's an 8.5 acre park with direct access off of F Street to the Bayfront for anyone using that park. Mr. Salomone replied it will be a benefit to the Chula Vista community as well as people visiting our City. There will also be the typical buffer zones rimming the edge of the property because of the National Wildlife Refuge. This buffer zone could be used for jogging trails, kiosks, and educational resources. Member Moot responded that access by the public to the Bayfront and a large park in this area is appropriate. It's impressive that the developer is staying very consistent with the City's desire to construct a major park on the West side, one that takes direct advantage of the Bay. Member Rindone stated that he has always promoted these types of projects. One of the sacred benefits that our community desires is access to the Bayfront. This hasn't occurred for over two decades because access has been restricted. One of the concerns is that certain restrictions could be imposed by the Port that would deny the public true access to the water. Could a water taxi be incorporated into the basic design parameters of this project? Mr. Salomone replied that the developer has already met with the resource and environmental groups, who have looked at connecting this site to the southwest marine site. It is contemplated that this site could be accessed via a boardwalk allowing access to water taxis, but we are not there yet. Member Rindone stated that this allows for access to Chula Vista's other portions of the Bayfront and the triangular trade with Coronado, Sea Port village, and the San Diego Convention Center. When the City of San Diego was negotiating for the Super Bowl in 2002, having access to enough hotel rooms was very important. Access around the triangular trade area would enhance the City of San Diego's position and be very beneficial for the Port to promote. Hopefully as this project goes forth, it will open up a myriad of opportunities, both to Chula Vista and San Diego . Member Padilla stated that any embarkation on realizing the Bayfront dream is a leap of faith and as a member of the Council he is pleased that the City is moving forward with someone like William Tuchscher. The proposal that Mr. Tuchscher has brought to us will form a relationship that will involve a lot of RDA Minutes November 17, 1998 Page 3 ~review, discussion, and dialogue. Mr. Tuchscher has served the City for many ~years and is well aware of the City's leadership's commitment to the community. The City's goal for water access is a key point in terms of what should occur on the Bayfront as well as making the economics work. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS 19257, 19258, A~rD AGENCY RESOLUTIONS 1606 AND 1607 OFFERED BY MAYOR/CHAIR HOHTON, WITH THE AMENDMENT THAT THIS APPROVAL IS CONTINGENT ON A SIGNED AGREEMENT WITH THE TWO PARTIES, headings read, texts waived. Member Rindone commented that the citizens of Chula Vista watching these proceedings may not understand all of the nuances of motions and amendments. The contingency of the signing of the agreement between the developer and the landowner on the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement is good public policy. Without this agreement we would not advocate going into a project of this magnitude. He did not believe that the City has ever gone into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement unless there was an agreement between the developer and the landowner. Making the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement contingent upon the agreement being signed by the developer and the landowner will allow the City to go forward for the next fifteen months. VOTE: RESOLUTIONS APPROVED 4-0-1 AS AMENDED (Salas absent). OTHER BUSINESS 5. DIRECTOR/CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S} - none. ~ 6. CHAIR/MAYOR'S REPORT(S) - none. 7. AGENCY/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS - none. ADJOURNME~ The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk By: Charline Long, Deputy City Clerk