HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2003/04/09 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
April 9, 2003 3:30 P.M.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 3:50 p.m. in the
Training Room located at the Corporation Yard, 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Padilla
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City Attorney Googins,
City Clerk Bigelow, Department Heads
1. DISCUSSION OF THE OUTCOME OF THE LAST COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON
MARCH 28 AND 29, 2003, AS WELL AS FUTURE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AS
THEY RELATE TO THE 2003/2004 BUDGET
Councilmembers presented five strategic themes to provide staff with direction in planning and
budgeting during the next few years. The themes were:
A. Connected, Balanced and Cohesive Community: Foster a positive and shared
commtmity identity; encourage and value public participation; improve citywide
mobility; and promote a balanced mix of housing, shopping, and employment
opportunities.
B. Strong and Safe Neighborhoods: Ensure our neighborhoods and business districts
are safe and appealing places to live, work, shop and visit.
C. Economic Development: Foster a positive business climate that attracts new
businesses, creates a broad range of employment opportunities, and revitalizes the
downtown area.
D. Diverse Cultural, Educational, Recreational, and Economic Opportunities:
Provide a wide range of cultural, educational, recreational, and economic
opportunities that meet the needs and interests of our diverse community.
E. Cos't-Effective Government and Fiscal Stability: Focus on achieving results for
our citizens by providing exemplary services at competitive prices; balance short-
term operational needs with long-term strategic goals; and enhance long-range
financial planning to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Conncilmembers individually commented on the need to be proactive with regard to code
enforcement. No formal action was taken by the Council.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:20 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on April
11, 2003 at 4:00 p.m.; thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on April 14, 2003 at 4:00 p.m.;
and thence to the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2003, at 6:00 p.m.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk