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Home My WebLink AboutCVRC Min 2006/03/23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) March 23, 2006 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Directors: Castaneda, Chavez, Desrochers, McCann, Paul, Rindone, Rooney, and Chainnan Padilla ABSENT: Directors: Lewis ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Chief Executive Officer Thomson, Chief Financial Officer Kachadoorian, Assistant General Counsel Marshall, and Secretary Smith PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 1) I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 9, 2006 ACTION: Director Desrochers offered Consent Calendar Item I. Director McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 7-1, with Chainnan Padilla abstaining as he was not present at the meeting of March 9, 2006. PUBLIC COMMENTS Patricia Aguilar representing Crossroads II introduced herself and the organization (a community land use planning group) to the independent directors. Director Rindone requested staff provide Ms. Aguilar with the CVRC Roster so that she could provide the Directors with the Crossroads II quarterly newsletters. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. CONSIDERATION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NUMBER 06-078 FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW OVERHEAD 230 KILOVOLT (kV) TRANSMISSION LINE AND SHIELD WIRE WITH FIBER OPTIC LINE; INSTALLATION OF FOUR NEW POLE STRUCTURES TO ACCOMMODATE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW 230 kV LINE; AND INSTALLATION OF TWO NEW POLE STRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE RECONFIGURATION OF THE EXISTING OVERHEAD 138 kV LINES ON EXISTING LATTICE TOWER BRIDGE STRUCTURES, ALL OF WHICH ARE PART OF THE LARGER SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC (SDG&E) OTAY MESA POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (OMPPA) TRANSMISSION PROJECT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Installation of six poles and new 230 kV transmission line located within the City's local coastal zone to be installed as part of the larger San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) Otay Mesa Power Purchase Agreement (OMPP A) project. 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. Chairman Padilla opened the public hearing. Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Smith introduced Principal Community Development Specialist Lukes who provided a brief overview of the staff report and responded to questions from the Directors. Chairman Padilla provided further elaboration on the staff report, stating that the entire circuit is part of the CPCN (Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity) that was issued by the Public Utilities Commission in the middle of 2005, and that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified by the Commission. Because a portion of the circuit and that entitlement runs through the coastal zone, and activity within the coastal zone requires a Coastal Development Permit, and because the City has a Certified Local Coastal Program (LCP) and is the permit issuer, this portion of that item had to come before the CVRC for approval. Additionally, Chairman Padilla stated that there were portions of the development permit in front of the CVRC that are appealable and that the appeal period runs for 10 days. It is adequate in the record/report that the City referenced the certified LCP it has, and can issue in the City's coastal zone, but for future reference, it is important for staff to include in the record, with respect to issuance, particular components that are appealable, and that there be a fairly significant amount of information and detail in the review record that references the specific land use policies in the certified LCP, and why or how they are even further consistent with Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. Going the extra mile demonstrates that the Local Body is thoroughly reviewing for consistency and reduces the risk of an appeal being submitted. Chairman Padilla then commended staff on the well-written report. Director Rindone inquired and Community Development Specialist Lukes responded for the independent directors benefit, that the entire Otay Mesa Power Purchase Agreement Project was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) last year. Chairman Padilla noted for the record that the City of Chula Vista was involved in providing information and testimony to the Public Utilities Commission in the San Diego Gas & Electric application process, and publicly supported an alternative that was identified in the Environmental Impact Report as superior for that portion of the circuit that runs through the rest of the City, to have it handled in a much more sensitive, aesthetic and environmental matter. The alternative was supported by the Administrative Law Judge in the tentative recommendations of what the findings might be, but unfortunately was not adopted by the Commission. It is important to note, that as well as achieving some agreement that may help facilitate undergrounding of the lines on the bayfront, the City has also been active in trying to pursue the most environmentally appropriate alternatives and applications. Page 2 - CVRC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov March 23, 2006 - --- ----,...- PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Director Paul commended SDG&E and the Gity for taking steps to accommodate a visual improvement in the bayfront area and inquired as to when the lines would be energized. Allen Colton, Project Manager of SDG&E responded that the 230 kV lines would be energized by June 2007. Director Rindone inquired as to the depth of the underground lines and potential for construction on the easement over the line. Mr. Colton responded that the bottom of the duct would be placed 6 feet down with a 3 foot cover. A typical installation would normally be placed 3 feet down with a 3 foot cover. Only parking lots, roadways and bike paths could be constructed over the lines. With no members of the public wishing to speak, Chairman Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Director McCann moved to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2006-017, heading read, text waived: CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-017, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 06-078 FOR INSTALLATION OF ABOVE-GROUND ELECTRICAL UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE BY SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC (SDG&E) WITHIN SDG&E'S ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR, FOR THAT PORTION LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY'S LOCAL COASTAL ZONE, AS PART OF THE LARGER OT A Y MESA POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (OMPP A) PROJECT The motion carried 8-0. ACTION ITEMS Chairman Padilla noted that staff had requested Item 3 be continued to the meeting of April 13, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. 3. PROCEDURAL FRAMEWORK FOR CVRC PROJECT/APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS On 3/9/06, the CVRC discussed the first of two reports on project review. The first report provided a summary overview of the functions and duties of the CVRC related to the review of development projects, programs, and policies, including the responsibilities of the Corporation and the role of the Board of Directors. The second report discusses the strategies, methods, and frameworks for processing future projects and will provide alternatives and recommendations on a framework for a CVRC project review process. Page 3 - CVRC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov March 23, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC: I) Approve the proposed procedural framework for CVRC review and consideration of development projects and applications; and 2) Direct staff to return in April with alternative methods and vehicles for public input and participation in the CVRC process. . OTHER BUSINESS 4. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS Assistant Chief Executive Officer Thomson deferred to Assistant City ManagerlDirector of Community Development Smith. Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Smith provided an overview explanation of the staff report review and agenda preparation processes. . Ms. Smith then noted that on April 27th, staff would be addressing the public participation process part of how the CVRC wants to engage the public in dialogue, and what mechanisms, processes, tools and such should be used. She then suggested holding the meeting in a less formal enviromnent such as Just Java to encourage public participation. Just Java can accommodate a large capacity, has a friendly enviromnent, and can be set up in a way to encourage participation. She then noted that a request had been received by staff through a Council Referral to consider streaming video for the CVRC meetings. Streaming video can be provided in the Council Chambers, but the location is not a particularly friendly setting for engaging in constructive dialogue with the public. Director Smith requested this too, be discussed during the meeting of April 27th. Director Rindone stated that he had received a number of requests for streaming video from the public, noting that the dilemma presented is an honest one, and suggested consideration of one of the meetings being held each month be held as a workshop and the other as a more formal policy making meeting. 5. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS There were none. 6. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS . , Director Rindone made a referral to staff to provide an update on the progress for the advertisement and selection of the Chief Executive Officer at one of the meetings in April. Page 4 - CVRC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov March 23, 2006 " ~.- ADJOURNMENT Chairman Padilla adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation at 6:39 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on April 13, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. // ./ \ ~ . / I, '\ /'d./ 4/ '/ "'" ....,./ .,' , (:l~ ---->..I--'.............~ ' Dana M. Smith, Secretary Page 5 - CVRC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov March 23, 2006