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Home My WebLink AboutCVRC Min 2009/06/11MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) Date: June ll, 2009 6:00 P.M. The Regulaz Meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation was called to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Ha11, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California CVRC ROLL CALL PRESENT: Directors: Desrochers, Flores, Munoz, Reyes, Paul, Salas, and Chair Lewis ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert, City Attorney Miesfeld, Redevelopment Manager Crockett, Finance Director Kachadoorian, Real Property Manager Ryals, Senior Administrative Secretaries Fields and Laughlin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items. ACTION ITEMS: 1. SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE GATEWAY DDA The Gateway Chula Vista Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) was approved June 6, 2000, for the development and operation of a phased First Class First Quality mixed-use commercial/office project with restaurant and retail components and common areas. The first and second phases have been realized, however, the third and final phase will not meet the construction deadline of Tune 30, 2009. The Seventh Amendment to the DDA provides for changes to more realistically reflect the construction timeframe for Phase III and to facilitate lease-up in the first and second phases. Page ] of 4 CVRC -Minutes - June 11, 2009 There was a short staff presentation by Sr. Project Coordinator Do and Redevelopment Manager Crockett. Development Services Director Halbert spoke to the expiration of the current Disposition and Development Agreement and Redevelopment Manager Crockett spoke to the modification of the completion of construction timeline to December 31.2014. The second amendment is to remove the sections in the DDA relating to the Agency's financial assistance. It is purposed that it be addressed at a later date with language that recognizes there is a GAP for Phase III and it be identified and considered by the CVRC prior to December 3l, 2012. There were a number of persons wanting to speak and listed as follows: Paula Whitsell, Tiffany Vinson, Reiner Leal, Michael Gorski, Dan Rosenberg, Jim Reid, Patricia Aguilar, and David Hoffman. There were nineteen (19) other people in support of this item that did not wish to speak. Director Desrochers wanted clarification of the completion date and also the timeline on the GAP analysis. Redevelopment Manager Crockett answered his concerns. Director Paul wanted to know if there had been any change in square footage or dimensions of the property. Manager Crockett deferred to Mr. Pieri, the developer, who indicated that the original approval was for 150,000 sq. ft., but currently was proposed at about 142,000 sq. ft. Once the Specific Plan is determined, the square footage will be more locked in. ACTION: Director Paul moved to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2009-004 heading read, text waived: CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2009-004, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPT THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE GATEWAY CHULA VISTA DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DDA). Director Desrochers seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. 2. APPROPRIATING $400,000 FROM THE 2008 TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS FOR REPAYMENT TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OF THE AGENCY LOAN The PIMA Medical Institute (PIMA) is seeking to partner with the City of Chula Vista to expand and improve the Animal Caze Facility (ACF). The partners will enter into an agreement which provides that site improvements be made to the City owned vacant lot next to the ACF and that PIMA co-locate their veterinary program with the AC and provide animal care services that would otherwise fall to the ACF. To assist the City in funding the necessary improvements to the City owned lot for PIMA Medical Institute staff is recommending appropriating $400,000 from the 2008 Tax Page 2 of 4 CVRC -Minutes -June 11, 2009 Allocation Refunding Bonds for repayment to the City of Chula Vista of the Agency Loan. Director Desrochers wanted to make sure that the $400,000 would be applied to the debt the Agency had with the City and would like staff to find out from the Bond consultant what affect the debt of the Agency to the city would have on future funding. Redevelopment Manager Crockett advised the Board that the City had approved bringing on a financial adviser to look at al] City and Agency debt and that he would be working with them closely and would be able to bring back a report at a later date. Director Paul had a question about the layout graphic and Redevelopment Manager Crockett explained the arrows in question as drainage. Director Paul questioned whether there would be a pick up of materials that needed to be filtered. Property Manager Ryals answered the questions regarding drainage. Director Paul also wanted to know, with PIMA allowing their staff to do some functions that the City is currently paying to have done, how much money it would save the City in terms of salaries or other costs for veterinary care. Property Manager Ryals said it had not been quantified, but that it would be significantly in excess of the benefit we are providing to them. We will also have access to medical technology that we do not currently have and they will also provide additional manpower. Additional questions about costs and liability were answered by Manager Ryals to the Board's satisfaction. ACTION: Director Salas moved to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2009-005 heading read, text waived: CVRC NO: 2009-005 RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROPRIATE $400,000 FROM THE 2008 TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS AS A REPAYMENT TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GENERAL FUND AND APPLYING THOSE FUNDS TOWARD IMPROVEMENTS OF THE ANIMAL CARE FACILITY. Director Munoz seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. 3. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS a) Move the meetings to 4:00 p.m. Development Services Director Halbert addressed the fact that the City Council has moved their weekly meetings to 4:00. The reason for that was to defray hourly staff costs and reduce overtime costs. Tt is being brought to the Commission for their consideration. Page 3 of 4 CVRC -Minutes -June I ] , 2009 A question regarding the hindrance of the public from attending meetings was brought up and Director Halbert told the Board that it had also been raised at the Council meeting. He said that, if there was an item that would have considerable public comment, the meeting could always be moved to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate that fact. Redevelopment Manager Crockett recognized current Board Clerk, Sheryl Fields, and thanked her for the tremendous work she has done for the Redevelopment and Housing section and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation. In these tough economic times, there have been a lot of lay-offs and when that happens Civil Service allows for bumping. Sheryl will still be with the City, however she will be with the Conservation Division. Manager Crockett also welcomed the new Clerk for the Board. Patricia Laughlin. City Attorney Meisfeld asked for an actual Board vote regarding moving the meeting to 4:00 p.m. ACTION: Director Desrochers made a motion that the meetings be moved to 4:00 p.m. and the motion was seconded by Director Salas. Motion carried unanimously. 4. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS Chair Lewis formally recognized and welcomed the newest member of the Board. Director David Flores, who has a strong background in community design and development. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS Director Salas voiced his concerns regarding the staff presentation on the Port project (bayfront) at the last meeting. He would like to see an Ad-Hoc Committee formed to work with staff and keep the Board updated. Chair Lewis stated that he and Director Halbert have had lengthy discussions regarding this and that they are finalizing details and would bring it back to the Board soon. ADJOURNMENT At 635 p.m., Chair Lewis adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of June 25, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. ~' `~°°~V,ST G ~ '9 * ~~ CVRC °~ * ~ G~~.~fi~l./ Z m 06/15!2005 ~ O Eric Crockett, Secretary i~ 0 ~GF oho ~~~ O~Q- `~'oMENT GG~Q Page4of4 CVRC-Minutes-June 11, 2009