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/~ REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Held Thursday February 14, 1974
A regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was
held on the above date beginning at 8:40 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic
Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following
Members present: Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Members absent: None
Staff present: Executive Director Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg,
Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Community Development
Coordinator Henthorn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded
by Member Hyde and unanimously carried
that the minutes of the meetings of
January 22 and February 5, 1974, be ap-
proved, copies having been sent to each
Member.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S The Executive Director recommended that
...... REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION the Redevelopment Agency hire Mr. Clifton
REGARDING LEGAL COUNSEL FOR Reed as legal counsel. An agreement signed
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY by Mr. Reed was presented to the Redevel-
opment Agency for consideration.
It was moved by Member Egdahl and seconded
by Member Hyde that the Executive Direc-
tor's report and recommendation be accepted.
Member Hyde asked for the City Attorney's
comments regarding this proposal.
City Attorney's comments City Attorney Lindberg said he feels it
necessary for his office to become deeply
involved in this Redevelopment; however,
because of Mr. Reed's experience in this
field there are certain areas where Mr.
Reed can save the City time and money,
based on his expertise. Mr. Lindberg
cautioned that reliance on Mr. Reed should
be limited as much as possible.
Member Hyde remarked that the Redevelop-
ment program will be here for years to
\ come, and he takes a dim view of having
to rely on outside counsel for all of the
, matters pertaining to this program.
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Mr. Lindberg indicated that he viewed Mr.
Reed's services in the same light as that
of a Planning consultant.
Member Scott declared that there should
have been a demonstrated need for the
legal service, and then it should have
been presented to the legislative body to
let them determine whether or not it should
be done "in-house" or hire outside coun-
seling.
Motion withdrawn Member Egdahl withdrew his motion; Mem-
ber Hyde withdrew his second.
Executive Director's Executive Director Thomson explained that
explanation in the survey he conducted of several dif-
ferent cities, there was a strong recom-
mendation that, at the beginning, some
specialized service be employed.
Motion to contract for It was moved by Member Egdahl and sec-
outside legal help onded by Member Hyde that outside legal
counsel be retained with expertise in
this area on a contract basis and with
discretion.
Executive Director Thomson stated he
would defer to the judgment of the City
Attorney before pursuing anything of a
specialized nature to see if it is war-
ranted.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wi t:
AYES: Members Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton,
Hyde
Noes: Member Scott
Absent: None
AGREEMENT WITH CLIFTON REED, Member Egdahl noted that the terms of
SPECIALIZED LEGAL COUNSEL the agreement were for Mr. Reed to attend
all meetings of the Planning Commission,
Council, and Redevelopment Agency where
these matters are being considered, and
to draw up all the legal documents. In
this way, Member Egdahl views the City
Attorney's role as one of just being in-
formed of the program.
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City Attorney Lindberg commented that
it would be well for him to meet with
Mr. Reed and discuss these aspects,
adding that he has not pursued this mat-
ter with Mr. Reed.
Motion to meet with Mr. Reed It was moved by Chairman Hamilton, sec-
onded by Member Egdahl and unanimously
carried that the City Attorney and the
Executive Director meet with Mr. Reed
to discuss the proposal, and then come
back to the Redevelopment Agency with
an agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2 - Offered by Member Scott, the reading of
APPROVING A COOPERATIVE the text was waived by unanimous consent,
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY passed and adopted by the following vote,
OF CHULA VISTA to-wit :
AYES: Member Scott, Hobel, Hamilton,
Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hamilton adjourned the meeting
at 8:52 p.m.
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