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MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND A SPECIAL
MEETING OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 3, 2004 4:00 P.M.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency and a Special
Meeting of the Public Financing Authority of the City ofChula Vista were called to order at 4:58
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Agency/ Authority/Councilmembers Davis, McCann, Rindone,
Salas, and Chair/Mayor Padilla
ABSENT: Agency/Authority/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/Authority/
City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
With reference to Item No.1, Agency/Authority/Councilmember Rindone stated that he would
abstain from voting on the minutes of July 20, 2004, due to his absence at the meeting.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 13, 2004 and July 20, 2004
Staff recommendation: Agency/Council approve the minutes.
2. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2004-262 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1884,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN
THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF) AND DESIGNATING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE AS AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FOR LAIF TRANSACTIONS
The Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), a voluntary program created by statute,
began in 1977 as an investment alternative for California's local governments and special
districts. The City Council approved the use of LAIF as an authorized investment
alternative in 1977. The authorized signatures related to LAIF transactions have become
outdated. In order to update the authorized signatures, LAIF requires a resolution
designating the names and titles of officials authorized to order deposits and withdrawals
of LA IF funds. (Director of Finance)
Staff recommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Padilla moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0 except
with regard to approving the minutes of July 20, which carried 4-0-1 with
Agency/Authority/Councilmember Rindone abstaining due to his absence at the
meeting.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
3. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2004-263 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1885,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE LIST OF MEMBERS TO
SERVE ON THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City is preparing an Urban Core Specific Plan for new development in the northwest
area of the City. As part of the planning process, an advisory committee will be
established to advise the staff and consultant team on various aspects of the plan. The
Council subcommittee has submitted names of individuals from various backgrounds
throughout the region to serve on the committee. Adoption of the resolution will ratify
the list of Urban Core Specific Plan Advisory Committee members. (Community
Development Director)
Agency/Authority/Councilmember McCann stated that he would abstain from discussion and
voting on this item due to the proximity of his residence to the area.
ACTION: Agency/Authority/Councilmember Davis moved to adopt Council Resolution No.
2004-263 and Agency Resolution No. 1885, headings read, texts waived.
Agency/Authority/Councilmember Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried
4-0-1 with Agency/Authority/Councilmember McCann abstaining due to the
proximity of his residence to the area.
4. CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF A 501C3 CORPORATION FOR
PURPOSES OF CONDUCTING REDEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING FUNCTIONS
AND CONSIDERATION OF OTHER INCIDENTAL DECISIONS RELEVANT TO
THE FORMATION OF THE CORPORATION (Continued from the meeting of July 20,
2004)
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Padilla moved to continue the item indefinitely at the request of
staff. Agency/Authority/Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE MASTER PLAN AND THE
DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP,
INCORPORATED, FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE CITY'S CIVIC CENTER
COMPLEX (Continued from the meeting of July 13,2004)
The Council previously approved Project GG-139, which involves the renovation of the
Civic Center complex. Since the execution of the designlbuild agreement with Highland
Partnership, Incorporated, a number of substantive design changes have been proposed
that will result in higher costs but will add significant value to the overall project.
Adoption of the resolution approves the proposed amendments to the Master Plan and to
the designlbuild agreement with Highland Partnership, Incorporated. (Director of
General Services)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Agency/Authority/City Attorney Moore stated that the City Attorney's office has opined in the
past that Agency/Authority/Councilmember Rindone should abstain from discussion and voting
on tbe Civic Center project due to tbe proximity of his residence to the site.
Agency/Authority/Councilmember Rindone left tbe dais at 5:03 p.m.
General Services Director Griffin presented the key project elements, including the new City
Hall and Council Chambers, renovations to the Public Services Building and former Police
facility, site and landscaping improvements, and expanded parking to meet the needs of staff and
visitors.
Gordon Carrier, design architect for the project, presented tbe proposed architectural features.
David Berkson, landscape architect, presented the proposed site and landscaping improvements.
Andrew Fordum, representing Carrier JOHNSON, presented the major assets and functions of
the Council Chambers, historical main lobby, courtyards, and staff office spaces.
Erin Bilz, representing Carrier Johnson, presented the proposed interior finishes.
Ian Gill, representing Highland Partnership, Incorporated, spoke regarding the proposed
budgetary changes, including increases to the guaranteed maximum price and total project cost.
He also added that the project will include a 42,000 square-foot, newly constructed City Hall, a
200-seat Council Chambers, a 25,000 square-foot renovation of the former Police facility
basement, new backbone infrastructure for telecommunications, voice, data, and cabling
systems, and energy efficient insulation and photovoltaics.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Padilla offered Resolutions 2004-264 and 2004-265, headings read,
texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-264, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AN
AMENDED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
AMENDING THE CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-265, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH
HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATED FOR THE
PROVISION OF SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF RENOVATIONS TO THE CITY'S CIVIC
CENTER COMPLEX PURSUANT TO THE AMENDED MASTER
PLAN; APPROVE THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE OF
$38,346,000 FOR DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR THE
RENOVATIONS OF THE CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT TO
THE AGREEMENT
The motion carried 4-0-1, with Agency/Authority/Councilmember Rindone
abstaining due to the proximity of his residence to the project site.
Agency/ Authority/Councilmember Rindone returned to the dais at 6: 1 0 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. CONSIDERATION OF THE EXECUTION, SALE AND DELIVERY OF
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO FINANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (Continued from the meeting of July 13,2004)
The Council previously approved a capital project to renovate the Civic Center complex,
and directed staff to return with recommended long-term financing. This financing plan
includes funding for the first phase of the Civic Center complex renovation (demolition
and construction of City Hall) and infrastructure improvements in western Chula Vista.
Staff recommends approval of long-term borrowing by issuing certificates of
participation in an amount not-to-exceed $39,000,000. (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Agency/Authority/Councilmember Rindone stated that he would abstain from discussion and
voting on Items 6A and 6C due to the proximity of his residence to the project. He then left the
dais.
Chair/Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Kachadoorian reported on project costs, average lease payments, and general
fund obligations.
Chair/Mayor Padilla asked if anyone wished to speak on Items 6A or 6C. There was no
response.
ACTION: Agency/Authority/Councilmember Davis offered Council Resolution No. 2004-
266 and Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 1886, headings read, texts
waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-266, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING REQUIRED
FINDINGS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF NOT-
TO-EXCEED $29,000,000 2004 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION,
(CIVIC CENTER PROJECT - PHASE I), APPROPRIATING
$15,955,550 FROM BOND PROCEEDS AND $3,000,000 FROM THE
PUBLIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FUND (PFDIF) TO
THE CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX PROJECT (GG-139), AND
REIMBURSING UP TO $6,820,450 TO THE PFDIF FUND FOR
MONIES PREVIOUSLY SPENT ON THE PROJECT, BASED ON
ANTICIPATED PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, AND AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 1887, RESOLUTION OF THE PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING A LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE
2004 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (CIVIC CENTER
PROJECT - PHASE 1) IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $29,000,000
The motion carried 4-0-1 with Agency/Authority/Counci1member Rindone
abstaining due to the proximity of his residence to the project.
At 6: 19 p.m., Agency/ Authority/Counci1member Rindone returned to the dais.
Finance Director Kachadoorian then reported on the 2004 Certificates of Participation.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Chair/Mayor Padilla closed the
public hearing.
ACTION: Agency/Authority/Counci1member McCann offered Council Resolution No.
2004-267 and Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 1887, headings read,
texts waived:
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-267, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING REQUIRED
FINDINGS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE AND
DELIVERY OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $12,000,0002004 CERTIFICATES
OF PARTICIPATION, (WESTERN CHULA VISTA
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT), APPROPRIATING $9,000,000 FROM
PROCEEDS TO THE WESTERN CHULA VISTA INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT (GG-188), AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
D. RESOLUTION NO.8, RESOLUTION OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A
LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE 2004
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (WESTERN CHULA VISTA
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT) IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT-
TO-EXCEED $12,000,000
The motion carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
7. CONSIDERATION OF (A) RE-ZONING A 1.2-ACRE SITE AT 1030/1034
BROADWAY FROM THE THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL PRECISE PLAN (C-
T-P) ZONE TO THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL PRECISE PLAN (C-C-P) ZONE,
INCLUDING ADOPTION OF PRECISE PLAN STANDARDS ALLOWING
REDUCTION IN BUILDING SETBACKS AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS; (B)
SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A MIXED-USE PROJECT THAT
INCLUDES A 5,000 SQUARE-FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AND 30 RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM UNITS, ALONG WITH PARKING, OPEN SPACE, ACCESS AND
CIRCULATION, AND LANDSCAPED AREAS (Continued from the meeting of July
20,2004)
The applicant has requested an amendment to the zoning map to rezone 1.2 acres on the
west side of Broadway, between Moss and Naples Street, from Commercial
Thoroughfare, Precise Plan (CTP) to Central Commercial, Precise Plan (CCP). The
applicant has also requested a Special Use Permit to allow the construction and operation
of an office commercial/residential mixed-use project at the same location. (Director of
Community Development)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Chair/Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Steichen presented the proposed Pharus Plaza project.
With no members of the public wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Agency/Authority/Councilmember Salas offered the following ordinance for first
reading and Agency Resolution No. 1888 for adoption, headings read, texts
waived:
A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS-03-034)
AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY SECTION
19.18.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, REZONING A 1.2 ACRE
PARCEL LOCATED AT 1030/1034 BROADWAY FROM THE CTP
(THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL, PRECISE PLAN) ZONE TO THE
CENTRAL COMMERCIAL, PRECISE PLAN ZONE AND ADOPTING
PRECISE PLAN STANDARDS
B. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1888, RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT SUPS 04-07 AND DESIGN FOR
A MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1030/1034 BROADWAY WITHIN
THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
The motion carried 5-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS
8. DIRECTOR/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
9. CHAIRIMA YOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
10. AGENCY /COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:36 p.m., Chair/Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting of the Public Financing Authority until
further notice; and the Redevelopment Agency to an Adjourned Meeting on August 24, 2004, at
6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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