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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/03/22 Item 10CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~~~ CITY OF CHUTA VISTA 03/22/11 Item (~ ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL DESIGN FOR THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE , i~ SUBMITTED BY: ASSISTANT CITY MANAG IRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER t~~ 4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO ~X SUMMARY On January 18, 2011, Council approved three minor amendments to the Urban Core Specific Plan and staff suggested that one final workshop be held for the Third Avenue Streetscape design. The final workshop was believed to be an important final component of the revitalization effort for Third Avenue and would engage the public, provide value and benefit the business owners and would close the circle on the public outreach effort. In addition, staff indicated that the workshop could possibly enhance the Streetscape design, as well as identify additional components for future private and public improvements. Council action is requested for approval of the final design of the Third Avenue Streetscape design. Upon approval, staff will complete design and initiate the public bidding process for the project. The action will result in City staff redesigning the current plan along with updating the associated costs. Prior to publicly bidding the project, staff will determine the northerly limits and scope of the first phase, per the available funding. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed project was adequately covered in a previously adopted EIR. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on April 26, 2007 the City, acting as Lead Agency, certified Final Environmental Impact Report-06-O1 ("FEIR-06-O1) for the Urban Core Specific Plan ("UCSP"). On Januazy 25, 2011 the City, acting as Lead Agency, having found and determined that certain amendments to the UCSP, including the subject Streetscape Master Plan, would not result in significant unmitigated impacts and that only minor technical changes or additions to FEIR-06-O1 were necessary and that none of the 10-1 03/22/11, Item Page 2 of 3 conditions described in Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling rfor the preparation of subsequent document had occurred adopted an Addendum to FEIR-06-O1; therefore, approval of the subject Third Avenue Streetscape design requires no further CEQA actions or determinations. RECOMMENDATION Council adopt the resolution BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not Applicable DISCUSSION To develop and organize the final workshop with staff, the City contracted with PlaceMakers, a consulting firm that specializes in facilitating charrette workshops for public agencies. In addition to facilitating and leading the final workshop with the public, business owners and all other stakeholders, a website for the Third Avenue Streetscape was activated. The website enables the public to read about the workshop, access workshop dates and locations and provides a place where the public can provide comments on the project to staff and the consultant. A total of 3 evening workshops were held. Two workshops were held on Third Avenue at "Just Java" 285 Third Avenue in The Village. The final workshop and final public presentation was held in Council Chambers on Friday March 11`h. In addition to the evening workshops; additional special "focus" meetings with community leaders were held. Invitees to these special "focus" meetings were the Mayor and Council, Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, Design Review Board members and the Third Avenue Village Association Design Committee members. Attendance was voluntary at all workshops and meetings. A published notice in the local newspaper and through mail outs accomplished advertising of the evening workshops to the public. The radius area and subject group were property owners, business owners and tenants between E Street and H Street and between 2nd Avenue and 4`h Avenue. A total of over 2,000 residents were noticed through this mail out. Combined participation at all workshop efforts totaled approximately 170 participants. As a result of the public workshops, some of the changes recommended by the consultant to improve the current plan included; aggregating the use of pavers into a "common pavement area" as opposed to the use of pavers at sidewalk corners and bands of pavers. Pavers would still be utilized in crosswalks. Also, the consultant recommends that the the shape of several planters shown in the current plan be reconfigured. The consultant is also recommending that with Phase I, the existing landscape planter bunkers boxes on Third Avenue between E Street and F Street be eliminated. This intervention would open up the sidewalk visually and provide more visibility to businesses and a more open feeling for pedestrians. These recommended changes are more changes to design style to what is already planned. 10-2 03/22/11, Item Page 3 of 3 DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found a conflict; in that council member Castaneda has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundary of the property, which is the subject of this action. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT There are no impacts to the General Fund for this action. The action will result in City staff redesigning the current plan along with updating the associated costs. Prior to publicly bidding the project, staff will determine the northerly limits and scope of the first phase, per the available funding. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT This action does not have on-going fiscal impacts. However, long-term maintenance costs of the Third Avenue Streetscape are to be provided by the Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA). The City will enter into an agreement with TAVA for maintenance of any and all improvements and enhancements which exceed those normally provided by the City for a City street. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution Prepared by: Garry B. Williams ,Project Manager, Development Services Department H.' ITASMPIFlN'AL WORKSHOPICOUNClL 03.22.IIIFlNAL DESIGN THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE COUNCIL 03.22.1 Ldoc 10-3 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL DESIGN FOR THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE WHEREAS, the Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP) was approved by Council in 2007 and required the preparation of a Streetscape Master Plan for Third Avenue, named the "Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan (TASMP); and WHEREAS, the TASMP has been prepared by City Staff, and City Staff has held numerous public outreach workshops with various stakeholder groups to solicit input and these workshops were necessary to prepare the TASMP; and WHEREAS, stakeholders groups included business owners; the public; various Commissions and Boards; the Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA) and Design Committee; and WHEREAS, City Staff determined that a final workshop was needed to engage the public and close the circle on the public outreach effort and this final workshop is an important final component of the revitalization effort for Third Avenue; and WHEREAS, City Staff indicated that as a result of the final workshop and input and recommendations from the public and the consultant changes and enhancements to the TASMP could occur; and WHEREAS, the final workshop was a week long effort and was facilitated by an outside consultant, who specializes in Charrette's and working with public agencies; and WHEREAS, a total of 3 evening workshops were held, two workshops were held on Third Avenue at "Just Java" on Mazch 7, 2011 and March 9, 2011 and a final workshop was held on Mazch 11, 2011 in Council Chambers; and WHEREAS, a published notice in the local newspaper and through mail outs accomplished advertising of the evening workshops to the public; and WHEREAS, the radius azea and subject group were property owners, business owners and tenants between E Street and H Street and between 2"d Avenue and 4`~' Avenue, and WHEREAS, a total of over 2,000 residents were noticed through this mail out and combined participation at all workshop efforts totaled approximately 170 participants; and 10-4 Resolution Page 2 WHEREAS, City Staff believes the final workshop effort was successful and the worksh9ps provided a closing opportunity for residents and community leaders to provide input and voice their ideas and recommend enhancements to the TASMP; and WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed project was adequately covered in a previously adopted EIR. Pursuant to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on April 26, 2007 the City, acting as Lead Agency, certified Final Environmental Impact Report-06-O1 ("FEIR-06-O1) for the Urban Core Specific Plan ("UCSP"). On January 25, 2011 the City, acting as Lead Agency, having found and determined that certain amendments to the UCSP, including the subject Streetscape Master Plan, would not result in significant unmitigated impacts and that only minor technical changes or additions to FEIR-06-O1 were necessary and that none of the conditions described in Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of subsequent document had occurred adopted an Addendum to FEIR-06-O1; therefore, approval of the subject Third Avenue Streetscape design requires no further CEQA actions or determinations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby approves the final design for the Third Avenue Streetscape, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk. Presented By: Gary Halbert, PE. AICP Assistant City Manager/ Director of Development Services Approved as to form by: G en R. Googins City Attorney 10-5