HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2011/05/05 WkshpMINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 5, 2011
4:00 p.m.
A Workshop of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar (left at 5:00 p.m.), Bensoussan (arrived at 4:02
p.m.), Ramirez, and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Castaneda
ALSO PRESENT: Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert, City
Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Deputy Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
WORKSHOP
1. NAVIGATING THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS FOR SMALL
BUSINESSES
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert introduced the item
Development Planning Manager Ladiana presented information about the small business
application process and business license application process.
Principal Project Coordinator Hines presented information about the initial inquiry and first
impression component of the process improvements.
Deputy Building Official El-Khazen presented information about the application process for
tenant improvements.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on the City's employee recognition programs, and suggested
recognizing employee teams for work well done as part of the City's continuous improvement
process.
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WORKSHOP (Continued)
Principal Economic Development Specialist Ruiz presented information about the business
license process.
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested an open house meeting with an invitation to Chula Vista
Chamber of Commerce and South County Economic Development Commission regarding the
scheduled Vendor Registration on July 1, 2011 for information about becoming a vendor or
service provider in the City.
Discussion ensued. Mayor Cox suggested that a copy of the Development Review Process be
made available at the Planning and Development front counter for public access.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:39 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the City Council on
May 10, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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