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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/05/25 RDAMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA May 25, 1999 6:00 P.M. An Adjourned Meeting of the Redevelopmerit Agency and the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:30 p,m., immediately following the City Council meeting. in the Council Chambers located in the Public Services Boilding, 276 Fonrth Avenue. Chula Vista, California. CALLTO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency/Council Members Davis, Moot. Padilia and Deputy Mayor Salas ABSENT: Chair/Mayor Hotton, who was out of town on City business ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk gigelow APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 11 and May 18. 1999 (City Council/Redevelopment Agency meetings) ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Davis moved to approve the minutes of the joint City Council and Redevelopmerit Agency meetings of May 11 and May 18, 1999. Agency/Councilmember Padilia seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Carolyn Butler. 97 Bishop Street. accused the Agency ofwrongfhl practices and stated that the developer of east Chula Vista is t~ing to take over the entire county. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE SALE OF SPACE 129 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME PARK In November 1987, Orange Tree Mobilehome Park converted to resident ownership. The Agency assisted the residents in purchasing their park. At that time, 29 residents did not wish to purchase their space, and the Agency agreed to purchase these spaces. The residents who did not purchase their space remained as tenters, The Agency's desire is to sell these spaces as new homebuyers move into the park. The Agency currently owns 13 spaces, having sold 16 spaces. The Agency has received an offer to pnrchase Space 129 from the current occupant. Staff'recommends that the Agency adopt a resolution authorizing execution of a purchase contract. (Director of Community Development) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued) 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. Deputy Mayor Salas opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak. There was no response, and Deputy Mayor Salas closed the hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Salas offered Agency Resolution No. 1623, authorizing the Community Development Director to execute a purchase contract and related documents for space 129 at Orangetree Mobilehome Park. The motion carried 4-0. ACTION ITEMS STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES In October 1998, the Council asked staff to look at current functions of the City' s Boards and Commissions to determine if any should be consolidated or eliminated as part of an ongoing effort to streamline City operations and increase staff efficiency. Staff presented recommendations that would reduce staffworkload, City expenses, space demands on City meeting facilities, and certain rednndancies, stating that the proposed actions would not result in the cunaihnent of essential activities. (City Manager) Stephen R. Arends, Veterans Advisory Commissioner, stated that the Commission provides a valuable, low cost service to the community. He indicated that the Commission would be willing to dialog with staff regarding the future of the Commission Donna Daum, member of the Commission on Aging, mentioned that the report given to Council did not reflect Commissioners' comments or concerns. She also stated that the Commission would dialog with staff regarding the future of the Colnmission. Agency/Councilmember Moot felt that the burden should be placed on the City to demonstrate the need to eliminate the Commission on Aging and the Veterans, Child Care and Human Relations Commissions. Agency/Councilmember Davis expressed concern about the proposed elimination of the Youth Commission. Assistant Police Chief Zoll explained that it has been difficult to locate members willing to serve, the meetings are poorly attended, and other avenues are available for youth to participate in and provide input to the community. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Padilia moved to approve staff recommendations to: (1) direct staff to bring back specific resolutions and/or ordinances for the discontinuance of the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee, Youth Coinmission and Crime Prevention Commission; (2) establish a dialog to determine whether the Veterans Commission, Child Care Commission, Human Relations Commission and Commission on Aging will continue tinder the aegis of the City, with a report and discussion to occur in January 2000; and (3) periodically review the roles and functions of the remaining boards and commissions to insure their relevancy. Page 2 - Council/RDA 05/25/99 OTHER BUS1NESS 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 6. CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 7. AGENCY/COUNCIL/AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS There were none. CLOSED SESSION 8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: 340-368 Bay Boulevard (5 parcels totaling 3.65 acres): PURSUANT TO 567-022-35 340 Bay Boulevard 1.02 acres 567-022-17 350 Bay Boulevard 0.65 acres 567-022-3 l 360 Bay Boulevard 0.73 acres 567-022-33 364 Bay Boulevard 0.63 acres 567-022-28 368 Bay Boulevard 0.62 acres Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: Closed Session was canceled. ADJOURNMENT At 6:58 p.m., Vice Chair/Deputy Mayor Salas adjourned City/Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone): San Diego Unified Port District, B.F. Goodrich Purchase/lease terms and conditions the meeting to an Adjourned Redevelopment Agency Meeting on June 8, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. (immediately following the City Council meeting), noting that the Regular Meeting of the Redeveloplnent Agency on June 1~' has been canceled. Respectfhlly submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 3 - Council/RDA 05/25/99