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CHULA VISTA
Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor/Chair
Patty Davis, Council/Agency Member David D. Rowlands,)r., City Manager/Executive Director
John McCann, Council/Agency Member Ann Moore, City Attorney/Agency Counsel
Jerry R. Rindolle, Council/Agency Member Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
Steve Castaneda, Council/Agency Member
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista has called and will
convene a Special Meeting of the Housing Authority on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at
4:00 p.m. to be held in the Council Chambers, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California to consider the items ou this agenda.
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Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency,
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and
Special Meeting of the Housing Authority
December 6, 2005
4:00 P.M.
(Immediately following the City Council Meeting)
Council Chambers
City Hall
276 Fourth Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Council/Agency/Authority Members Castaneda, Davis, McCann, Rindone,
and Mayor/Chair Padilla
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1,2)
The Council/Agency will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one
motion, without discussion, unless a Council/Agency Member, a member of the public, or
City staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of
these items, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit
it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be
discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency, meeting concurrently with the Board of Port Commissioners,
held August 9, 2005; Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency held August 9, 2005; Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City
Council and Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Housing Authority held
August 23, 2005; and Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency held September 13, 2005. (Continued from November 22,2005)
Staff recommendation: Council/ Agency/Authority approve the minutes.
2. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF
ONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II POSITION AND ONE
SENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POSITION TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The Community Development Department has identified a need to add two staff
positions; one to address requirements associated with the receipt of federal grant funds
and the second to meet current and anticipated housing demands. Revenue sources
outside the General Fund have been identified for both positions. (Assistant City
Manager SmithlDirector of Community Development)
Staff recommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolution.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Council/Agency on any
subject matter within the Council/Agency's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the
agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council/Agency from taking action on any
issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council/Agency may schedule
the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three
minutes.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. CITY MANAGERlDIRECTOR'S REPORTS
4. MA YORlCHAIR'S REPORTS
5. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT of the Redevelopment Agency to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of
December 13, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. and thence to the Regular Meeting of
December 20,2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
In compliance with the
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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December 6, 2005
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MEETING, CONCURRENT WITH A MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS OF THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT
August 9, 2005
4:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista, meeting concurrently with the San Diego Unified Port District Board of
Commissioners, were called to order at 4:18 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public
Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Agency/Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCarm, Rindone, and
ChairlMayor Padilla
Port Commissioners:
Bixler, Rios, Spane (Vice Chair),
Valderrama, and Chair Hall
ABSENT:
Agency/Councilmembers:
Port Commissioners:
Davis
Cushman (excused), Vilaplana (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore,
Assistant City Clerk Norris, Port President Hollingsworth, and
Assistant Port Attorney Born
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Steve Molski commended Pat Aguilar on a recent newspaper article and expressed his view that
the project on Fourth Avenue should not be over seven stories. In regards to making decisions
about the bayfront or high-rise units, he urged Councilmembers to remember that they represent
the people.
ACTION ITEM
1. PRESENTATION ON THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN
COMPONENTS AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Conclusion of Phase II collaboration with the Citizens Advisory Committee and the
public and presentation of the master plan components, including proposed uses, density
and height ranges, and the financial analysis. (Director of Community Development)
Community Development Director Madigan introduced the following planning team members
for the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan: Randy Morton, Cooper Robertson & Partners;
Richard Williams, Economics Research Associates; Michael Johnson, Carrier Johnson; and
Ralph Hicks, Port of San Diego.
Randy Morton presented a visual overview of the Bayfront Master Plan.
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ACTION ITEM (Continued)
Richard Williams presented the financial analysis of the plan.
Michael Johnson presented the framework for residential development for the project.
Ralph Hicks presented components of the plan to be included in the Environmental Impact
Report and also discussed the proposed alternatives for a resort conference center.
The following individuals addressed the Council/Agency/Board with varying viewpoints
regarding the Bayfront Master Plan:
Lisa Moctezuma, representing the Chula Vista Downtown Business Association
Nick Aguilar, representing the San Diego County Board of Education
Ian Gill, representing the Chula Vista Bayfront Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)
Laura Hunter, representing the Environmental Health Coalition
Georgette Gomez and S.onja Rodriquez, representing the Environmental Health Coalition
Allison Rolfe, representing San Diego Baykeeper
Jackie McQuade
Aileen Price, representing The Committee to Protect Affordable Housing in Chula Vista
Richard Campbell, representing Pacifica
Linda Gilgun
Steve Molski
Bruce Warren, representing Citizens Coordinate for Century 3
Peter Watry
Fran Rowe
Carol Smith, representing Crossroads
Josie Hamoda
Theresa Acerro
Jim Peugh, representing the San Diego Audobon Society.
Joel Ramos, representing the Center on Policy Initiatives
Mariana Lopez
Jennifer Badgley, representing San Diego Labor Council
Lynne Baker, representing Citizens Coordinate for Century 3
Patricia Aguilar, representing Crossroads II
Jim Peterson
Jack Blakely, representing Chula Vista Downtown Business Association
William Clayco, representing Save Our Bay Inc.
Chris Lewis, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Emerald Randolph, representing the Chula Vista CAC
Richard Wall, representing the Chula Vista Yacht Club.
Several speakers expressed concern regarding the range of analysis for residential units and
spoke in support of the majority vote by the CAC members for an analysis of between 1,000 and
2,000 residential units. Some speakers also raised concerns regarding building heights that may
potentially obstruct breezes, views, and bird migrations.
Other speakers supported higher density development, as they felt it would provide lower per-
unit costs and reduced traffic and environmental impacts, as well as attract businesses to come to
Chula Vista.
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ACTION ITEM (Continued)
Nick Aguilar, representing the San Diego County Board of Education, supported the proposal to
site an aquarium in Chula Vista, stating that doing so would provide a critical connection
between South County and Scripps Institution of Oceanography educational programs and
research activities. He suggested that the aquarium be placed near the Nature Center.
Jennifer Badgley, representing the San Diego Labor Council, stated that it was important to
consider wages and benefits for working people in the development of the bayfront and to use
area-standard wages.
Patricia Aguilar, representing Crossroads II, expressed excitement about the prospect of a
Gaylord-like facility for the bayfront. She explained that the CAC discussed the residential
component of the project at several meetings, and the majority voted to analyze between 1,000
and 2,000 residential units for the ElR. She added that an independent financial analysis,
conducted by a reputable economic firm, indicated that 1,500 units would be financially feasible
and result in acceptable profit for the developer.
Laura Hunter, representing Environmental Health Coalition, submitted an outline of the
Coalition's positions and recommendations, as follows:
. Opposed to the staffrecommendation for analysis of 2,400 residential units.
. In support of CAC majority recommendation to analyze a range of residential units from
1,000 to 2,000 in a land trade option.
. Opposed to any project that locates residential uses on the Sweetwater District.
. Suggestion for a planning guideline requiring all buildings over three stories to be
"stepped back" and moved as far from the shoreline as possible.
. Suggestion to analyze an alternative use for the North Otay District in the event that the
South Bay Power Plant is not decommissioned.
. In support of CAC consensus positions to eliminate a sports arena in the event that a
resort convention center is built and to relocate the yacht club to a location on the
shoreline of the boat basin.
Bruce Warren, representing Citizens Coordinate for Century 3, submitted a letter dated August 9,
2005, stating that: I) a strong neighborhood needs sufficient numbers for neighborhood retailers
to thrive; 2) additional density is well worth the reward of a vibrant, socioeconomic, diverse
community; 3) they advocate well-designed, mixed-use, higher buildifigs at various heights,
surrounded by open space.
Councilmember Castaneda questioned what the City/Port District could do to make the public
space work financially. Mi. Hicks replied that the financial vehicle for all issues would be
handled through a joint powers agreement. Agency/Councilmember Castaneda stated that
placing a finite number of units to be analyzed is fair to the public process, and he spoke in
support of a 2,000-unit cap analysis.
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ACTION ITEM (Continued)
Chair/Mayor Padilla spoke in support of an analysis of 1,000 to 2,000 units, expressing the
importance to maintain consensus between all parties and to be respectful of the CAC process
and community input.
Port Chair Hall expressed the need to listen to what the citizens have asked for and to set a
2,000-unit limit for the analysis.
Agency/Councilmember McCann spoke about the quality of life for residents and the need to
bring a world-class facility to the bayfront. He believed that achieving a consensus between all
parties involved in the process, prior to convening with the Coastal Commission and the State
Lands Commission, would be beneficial for the City.
Agency/Councilmember Rindone stated that the key points for the plan are economic viability, a
land swap, and Coastal Commission approval. He supported placing the cap at 2,000 units and
also emphasized that it is essential that all parties reach a consensus before going to the State
Lands and Coastal Commissions.
ACTION:
Chair/Mayor Padilla moved to adopt Council Resolution No. 2005-273 and
Agency Resolution No. 1922, as amended to set the range of analysis for
residential units in the Environmental Impact Report at 1,000 to 2,000 units, with
a maximum of 2,000 units, and that Alternative Plan B will be analyzed at an
alternative level only:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2005-273 AND AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 1922, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS FOR THE CHULA VISTA
BA YFRONT MASTER PLAN AND THE TWO OPTIONS FOR THE
RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER SITE; AND AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA, AND THE PORT OF SAN DIEGO TO ADDRESS
PUBLIC FINANCING AND ENTITLEMENT PROCESSING OF THE
CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN THROUGH A JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT OR OTHER SUCH AGREEMENT
Agency/Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:02 p.m., Chair/Mayor Padilla adjourned the City Council and Redevelopment Agency to
their meetings noticed for August 9, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Donna Norris, CMC, Assistant City Clerk
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August 9,2005
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 9, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista were called to order at 7:44 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public
Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Agency/Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Rindone, and
Chair/Mayor Padilla
ABSENT:
Agency/Councilmembers: Davis
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore,
and Assistant City Clerk Norris
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 28, 2005; July 19, 2005; July 26,2005.
Staff recommendation: Agency/Council approve the minutes.
ACTION:
Agency/Councilmember Rindone moved to approve the minutes as submitted.
Agency/Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jack Blakely reminded all present of the upcoming 9th Annual Lemon Festival on August 14th,
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Third Avenue between Roosevelt and E Street.
ACTION ITEMS
2. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SWEETWATER UNION
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT OF
CERTAIN DISTRICT PROPERTIES
A joint planning agreement will obligate the City to encourage near-term development of
district-owned property, converting undeveloped properties to desirable and marketable
land uses. (Director of Community Development)
Agency/Councilmember Rindone announced that, upon the recommendation of the City
Attorney, he would abstain from discussion and voting on the item due to his employment with
the Sweetwater Union High School District. He then left the dais.
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August 9, 2005
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Nick Aguilar, representing the South County Board of Education, stated that the joint agreement
would benefit the entire community. He encouraged the Agency/Council to continue
negotiations to create additional school facilities on the west side of the City, including some
badly-needed park space.
Patricia Aguilar, representing Crossroads II, spoke in support of the collaboration between the
City and school district and expressed hope that Crossroads II could work closely with City staff
on the plan.
ACTION:
Agency/Councilmember McCann moved to adopt Council Resolution No. 2005-
278 and Agency Resolution No. 1923, heading read, text waived:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2005-278 AND AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO 1923, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN ASSET UTILIZATION PROJECT
NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH THE SWEETWATER UNION
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FACILITATE PLANNING AND
REDEVELOPMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS DISTRICT PROPERTIES
The motion carried 3-0-1, with Agency/Councilmember Rindone abstaining.
Agency/Councilmember Rindone returned to the dais at 7:58 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. DIRECTOR/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
4. CHAIRIMA YOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
5. AGENCY/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:58 p.m., ChairlMayor Padilla adjourned the meeting until further notice.
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Donna Norris, CMC, Assistant City Clerk
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MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 23, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency and a Special
Meeting of the Housing Authority were called to order at 7:21 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Council/ Agency/Authority Members McCann, Rindone and
Mayor/Chair Padilla
ABSENT: Council/Agency/Authority Members Castaneda, Davis (both
excused)
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Rowlands, City Attomey/
Agency/Authority Counsel Moore and City Clerk Bigelow
ORAL COMMUNICATION OF THE REDVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
1. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS AND CITY COUNCIL AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSIDERATION OF SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENTS
This item concerns the issuance of additional tax-exempt bonds for the financing of the
Rancho Buena Vista Apartments and the execution of related documents in substantially
the form on file with the City Clerk. The City and Agency are also being asked to
subordinate their loan for the development to this debt. (Community Development
Director)
ACTION:
Council! Agency/Authority Member Rindone offered Housing Authority
Resolution No. 2005-27, City Council Resolution No. 2005-284 and
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 1924, headings read, texts waived:
a. HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 2005-27, RESOLUTION
OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $1,715,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL FINANCING FOR THE ACQUISITION,
CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF THE RANCHO BUENA
VISTA APARTMENTS PROJECT, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY AND
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ISSUE THE BONDS AND
IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
b. CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2005-284 AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1924, JOINT
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (A)
APPROVING SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE LOW
AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING SET-ASIDE FUND LOAN IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 AND THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000
SUBORDINATING THE CITY AND AGENCY LOANS TO BOTH
THE 2003 AND 2005 FINANCINGS RELATED TO RANCHO BUENA
VISTA APARTMENTS AND (B) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF SAID AGREEMENTS
The motion carried 3-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
2. DIRECTOR/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
3. CHAIR/MA YOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
4. AGENCY/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:24 p.m., Mayor/Chair Padilla adjourned the Housing Authority until further notice and the
Redevelopment Agency to an adjourned meeting on September 13, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
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MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 13, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista were called to order at 7:56 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public
Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Council/Agencymembers Castaneda, McCann, Rindone and
Mayor/Chair Padilla
ABSENT: Council/ Agencymember Davis
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Rowlands, City Attorney Moore
and City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2005-316 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 1925, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING
THE ADDITION OF ONE ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT, ONE ACCOUNTING
TECHNICIAN AND ONE SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITION TO THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS BASED ON
UNANTICIPATED REVENUES
During fiscal year 2005, the Finance Department completed its strategic business plan.
Through this process, the department identified the need to add three additional positions
to ensure the department will be able to continue to meet various financial reporting
requirements and lay the foundation needed to achieve the long-term fmancial reporting
goals identified in the strategic business plan. (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolution.
2. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2005-317 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 1926, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET
TRANSFER POLICY AND APPROVING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN
VARIOUS FUNDS
The Council policy on financial reporting and transfer authority requires that all
departments complete the fiscal year with a positive balance in each budget summary
category. (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1927, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO TRUST BANK AND AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 760 BROADWAY AVENUE
WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
On June 10, 2003, the Agency entered into a disposition and development agreement
with Carter Reese and Associates and the Bitterlin Development Corporation for the
development of a mixed-use project located at 760 Broadway. The mixed-use retail
component of the project is close to completion, and most of the 40 lane homes are in
escrow. The developer is requesting the proposed subordination agreement and the
transfer of property in order to satisfy the requirements of the lender of the buyer of the
mixed-use retail component. (Director of Community Development)
Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Mayor Padilla moved to approve staff s recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS
4. DIRECTOR/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
5. CHAIR/MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
6. AGENCY/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
7. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957
Redevelopment Agency Executive Director
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CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
ACTION:
Chair/Mayor Padilla reported that, by unanimous vote, the Redevelopment Board
of Directors directed the City Manager to direct the Acting Secretary of the Chula
Vista Redevelopment Corporation, Dana Smith, to immediately begin the process
of providing professional staff support to research and provide the Redevelopment
Agency Board with a broad and diverse list of professional executive recruiters to
do a nationwide search for the position. The Agency has appointed a
subcommittee, consisting of Mayor Padilla and Councilmember McCann, to work
with Ms. Smith and the full board to select the recruiter.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:36 p.m., Mayor/Chair Padilla adjourned the meeting to a meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency on September 20,2005, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, a;~ Clerk
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MEETING DATE: 12/06/05
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM TITLE: JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF ONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II POSITION AND ONE
SENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POSITION TO
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DE'ARTMENT BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
SUBMITTED BY: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/ TJF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPME~T DIRECTOR
REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -;;1 !0- -p{
4/5THS VOTE: YES 0 NO D
BACKGROUND
The Community Development Department has identified a need to add two staff positions; one to
address requirements associated with the receipt of federal grant funds and the second to meet
current and anticipated housing demands. Revenue sources outside the General Fund have been
identified for both positions.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council and Agency adopt the resolution authorizing:
. The addition of one Community Development Specialist II position and one Senior Community
Development Specialist position to the FY 06 Community Development Department Budget.
. The appropriation of $88,94110 the Community Development Department's personnel services
budget for Fiscal Year 2006 based upon unanticipated staff time reimbursements.
. The appropriation of $B8,941 to the Other Expense Category and $2,500 to the Services and
Supplies Category of the Redevelopment Agency Low and Moderate Income Set-Aside Fund from
available fund balance in the Redevelopment Agency Low and Moderate Income Set-Aside Fund.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
The addition of fwo new positions within the Community Development Department is necessary to
ensure continued compliance with various Federal and State requirements and local ordinances,
and to be prepared for the upcoming issues associated with redevelopment and changes in the
General Plan and Housing Element.
Previously, the Community Development Department had four dedicoted staff working on
housing issues and grant administration. During a period of reorganization resulting from
problems with the oversight and administration of HUD programs by past staffers, the Housing
Division was restructured and the work divided among the remaining divisions (Planning,
Redevelopment, and Economic Development). A contract for consultant services wos also utilized
to meet some of the work demands of the grant programs.
Each division in Community Development has a manager and four professional staff except
housing. Given the increased need to devote additional staff resources to affordable housing and
grants and the anticipated upturn in managing affordable development projects the Housing
Division was reconstituted and a new Housing Manager was recruited and hired.
Community Development Specialist II
Since the mid-1990's, the Community Development Department has had one Senior
Management Analyst overseeing federal grants. This has proven inadequate to meet the needs
of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)
programs, which have increased in size, and the additional burden of the more recent Emergency
Shelter Grant (ESG) and American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) programs.
In meetings with the u.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and HUD's
technical assistance consultants, the City has repeatedly heard concerns expressed regarding its
capacity to manage its CDBG and HOME programs. A separate Agenda item on December 61h
(#22), includes the additional actions necessary to address performance issues. Although staff
has received acknowledgement from HUD in support of the efforts made by existing staff over the
last year to improve monitaring and reporting, HUD continues to express concern about the
capacity of the City's administrative systems to adequotely run these programs. Additional staff
resources dedicated to the proper administration of the grant funds have been strongly
encouraged. Staff does concur that managing the programs in a manner consistent with Federal
regulations will require significantly more staff time.
Senior Community Development Specialist
The continued growth and expansion of the City has placed increased. demands on the
Community Development Department. In addition, there are several major programs and policy
issues that will require extensive involvement by staff to ensure adequate services to the
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community and compliance of regulations. Due to the increased activities throughout the City in
relation to affordable housing, a Senior Community Development Specialist is needed.
With the adoption of updates to the General Plan and the Housing Element, and the emergence
of interest in infill development, a number of new housing opportunities and challenges will face
the City. Clearly, affordable housing will be an essential component of the success of Chula
Vista's redevelopment areas. Beyond the drafting of housing policies for City Council
consideration, the Community Development Department will also need to work with developers
who will have a City inclusionary housing requirement, and to identify additional proiects and
programs that can meet the inclusionary requirement which is specifically applicable to
redevelopment areas. The Work Program in the up coming Housing Element will establish goals
to address these issues proactively, and develop performance measures to track the progress in
achieving its goals.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated impact to the City's General Fund. In fiscal year 2006, the anticipated
cost for these positions is approximately $91,400 and will be offset by available fund balance in
the Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Set-Aside Fund. Ongoing costs are
approximately $190,000 annually. In fiscal year 2007, the anticipated cost for these positions will
be offset by $130,000 in the Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Set-Aside Fund
and $60,000 of CDBG. The CDBG contributions will not affect the cap for CDBG Public
Services. Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Set-Aside Funds and CDBG
revenue are sufficient to fund this as an ongoing expense, and will be included in the budget in
futu re yea rs.
If at any time tax increment revenues and/or grant funds were insufficient to fund the positions,
there would be an additional impact to the General Fund equal to the cost of the salaries and
benefits for the two positions.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
(AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. )
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORING THE ADDITION OF ONE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II POSITION AND ONE SENIOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POSITION TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department identified the need to add one
Community Development Specialist II position and one Senior Community Development Specialist
position to the Community Development Department; and,
WHEREAS, the request to add positions in the Community Development Department has
resulted from concerns expressed from HUD regarding the City's capacity to manage its CDBG and
HOME programs, and increased activities throughout the City in relation to affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, these positions will result in no anticipated impact to the City's General Fund in
Fiscal Year 2006; and,
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Set-Aside Funds and
CDBG revenue are sufficient to fund this as an ongoing expense, and will be included in the budget in
future years; and,
WHEREAS, the net impact to the Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Set-
Aside Funds in Fiscal Year 2006 will be $91,400 with an ongoing impact projected to be
approximately $190,000 per year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Redevelopment Agency and the City
Council of the City of Chula Vista do hereby approve the following actions:
1. The addition of one Community Development Specialist II position and one Senior Community
Development Specialist position to the Community Development Department FY 06 Budget.
2. The appropriation of $88,94110 the Community Development Department's personnel services
budget for Fiscal Year 2006 based upon unanticipated staff time reimbursements.
3. The appropriation of $88,941 to the Other Expense Category and $2,500 to the Services and
Supplies Category of the Redevelopment Agency Low and Moderate Income Set-Aside Fund
from available fund balance in the Redevelopment Agency Low and Moderate Income Set-Aside
Fund.
Presented by:
Approved as to Form by:
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Ann Moore
City Attorney and Agency Counsel
Dana M. Smith
Assistant City Manager and
Director of Community Development
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