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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/08/22 RDA Agenda Packet Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor/Chair Patricia E. Chavez, Council/Agency Member Jim 111omson, Interim City Manager/Executive Director John McCann, Council/Agency Member Ann Moore, City Attorney/Agency COlll1sel Jerry R. Rindone, Council/Agency Member Susan Bigelow, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Council/Agency Member August 22, 2006 6:00 P.M. (Immediately following the City Council Meeting) Council Chambers City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Council! Agency Members Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Mayor/Chair Padilla CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 3) 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 the Joint Meeting of the City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority of June 20, 2006; Joint Meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, Redevelopment Agency and City Council of June 22, 2006; Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of July 11, 2006; and Joint Meeting of the City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority of July 18, 2006. Staff recommendation: Council/Agency approve the minutes. 2. RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $25,000 TO THE SERVICES AND SUPPLIES CATEGORY OF THE LOW/MOD HOUSING FUND TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PLACING AN ARTICLE 34 MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 7,2006 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) On August 8, 2006, the City Council directed staff to place a ballot measure on the November 7, 2006 statewide general election to address the provision of low-income rental housing under Article 34 of the State of California Constitution. Appropriations to cover the costs associated with placing this measure on the ballot are necessary at this time. (Acting Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING (A) A PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND (B) APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND FOR THE PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN TO WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) On August 10, 2006, the CVRC approved an exclusive negotiating agreement and recommended financial Assistance for a predevelopment loan to examine feasibility of an affordable rental housing development within the Merged Redevelopment Area at 1501 Broadway. A predevelopment loan up to $200,000 is recommended at this time. (Acting Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Agency on any subject matter within the Agency's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Agency from taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Agency may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. OTHER BUSINESS 4. CITY MANAGERlDIRECTOR'S REPORTS 5. MA YORlCHAIR'S REPORTS 6. COUNCIL! AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT of the City Council to the Regular Meeting of September 19, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; and the Redevelopment Agency to the Regular Meeting of September 19,2006, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings and jive days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the City Clerkfor specific information at (619) 691-5041 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) at (619) 585-5655. California Relay Service is also availablefor the hearing impaired. Page 2 - Council/RDA Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov August 22, 2006 DRAFT MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 20, 2006 6:00 P.M. Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency and a Special Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 8 :05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency/ Authority/Councilmembers Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Mayor/Chair Padilla ABSENT: Agency/ Authority/Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/Interim City Manager Thomson, Agency/Authority/City Attorney Moore, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 and 2) Agency/ Authority/Councilmember Castaneda stated that he would abstain from voting on Item 1, as he owns property within 500 feet of the Property-Based Business Improvement District. 1. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2006-194 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1940, JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE ASSESSMENT BALLOT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO RENEW THE PROPERTY-BASED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR DOWNTOWN CHULA VISTA FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS On March 7,2006, the City acted to support the renewal of the Property-Based Business Improvement District and to sign the petition for all City and Agency-owned parcels within the district. Adoption of the resolution allows the City Manager to vote in favor of the renewal on the City/Agency's behalf. (Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Smith) Staff recommendation: Council! Agency adopt the resolution. 2. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2006-195 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1941, JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REQUEST BY GLEN GOOGINS FOR THE WAIVER OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO MR. GOOGINS' PROSPECTIVE REPRESENT A TION REGARDING THE CARLIN F AMIL Y TRUST ,/ ;'j.. ,/ I"" DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Former Senior Assistant City Attorney Glen R. Googins has requested that the City Attorney confirm that his prospective representation of the Carlin Family Trust does not present a conflict of interest that must be waived pursuant to California Rules of Professional Conduct 3-310(D). It does not appear at this time that the interests of Mr. Googins' prospective client are adverse to the City. Accordingly, it is recommended that the City Council waive any potential conflict arising from Mr. Googins' involvement in the matter. (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: Council! Agency adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor/Chair Padilla moved to approve staff s recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0, except on Item 1, which carried 4-0-1, with Agency/Authority/Councilmember Castaneda abstaining as he owns property within 500 feet of the Property-Based Business Improvement District. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY, AND THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 The Council has received and considered the City Manager's proposed operating and capital improvement budgets for the City and the operating budgets for the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. A work session was held on June 8, 2006 to consider and deliberate on the recommendations contained in the proposed budgets. The budgets submitted at this time for formal adoption represent the City Manager's initial proposed budgets for fiscal year 2007, amended to reflect various budget items that address issues identified at the budget workshop and other miscellaneous clean up changes. (Budget and Analysis Director) 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. Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing Page 2 - Council/RDAlHA Minutes June 20, 2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) DRAFT Director of Budget and Analysis Van Eenoo presented the proposed budget update and final budget adjustments that included: staffing adjustments, general fund changes, other fund adjustments, all funds expenditures, all funds revenues, and general fund reserves. Also included were other issues such as cell phone and travel analyses, geographical distribution of capital improvement projects, and fiscal policies (equipment replacement, fraud hotline, and reward program). Mayor/Chair Padilla requested and received confirmation that the total number of full-time equivalent positions in the proposed budget update were essential positions that reflect public safety and a Metropolitan Transit System position, that the proposed position reclassification to Senior Assistant City Attorney would have no net fiscal impact on the City Attorney's budget, and that the additional appropriation of $100,000 for the City Attorney's Department dealt with litigation and ongoing court-related litigation matters. Director Van Eenoo responded affirmatively. Mayor/Chair Padilla also requested confirmation that the General Fund reserve, if taken collectively, was in excess of the eight percent policy. Director Van Eenoo, replied affirmatively, adding that if combined, the restricted and un-restricted reserves were above eight percent. Council/Agency/Authority member McCann asked about the City's long-term strategy of ensuring that the City does not fall below its reserves. Director Van Eenoo replied that following the Finance Department's five-year projections, it would look at the City's existing expenditure commitments and compare those to conservative revenue projections. Council! Agency/Authority member McCann asked how long it would take to implement a cell phone policy. Finance Director Kachadoorian replied that staff would return to the Council in approximately three weeks. Council! Agency/Authority member McCann stated he was in favor of deleting the Principal Legislative Analyst position in the proposed budget adjustments and also spoke in favor of deleting the Principal Management Assistant/Council Liaison position. Council! Agency/Authority member Castaneda spoke regarding a memorandum he submitted to the Council on a number of policy decisions. Regarding Community Choice Aggregation, he requested that staff bring back a report as soon as possible. With reference to department line- item budgets, he asked what happened to unused funds. Director Van Eenoo replied that departments could move funding from different line items in their budgets to keep in line with their budget-to-actual totals. Council/Agency/Authority member Castaneda felt that there should be a policy that departments would need to follow to move funds between their budget line items. He asked what quality controls existed on budgets for departments. Director Kachadoorian replied that departments could only move up to $15,000 between categories without Council approval. Interim City Manager Thomson clarified that any unspent funds for departments went into the General Fund reserves. Council! Agency/Authority member Castaneda suggested consideration of refining department budgets in order to help supplement the fund for the capital improvement project for street maintenance and repair. Director Kachadoorian expressed concern about restricting departments to the line item level, because she had seen, as a former auditor, departments start charging accounts that have money versus the actual line item accounts. Regarding street maintenance and repairs, she asked Council/Agency/Authority Page 3 - CounciVRDAlHA Minutes June 20, 2006 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) member Castaneda if it would be his proposal that anything above the eight percent policy be set aside for street maintenance. Council/Agency/Authority member Castaneda replied that there needed to be a policy discussion with the Council on how to speud discretionary money for street repairs. He expressed the need to do more in terms of infrastructure. Interim City Manager Thomson pointed out that staff is currently conducting a pavement management study with results anticipated for October 2006, which would be a good time to address the issue. Additionally, a major infrastructure issue is proposed for the November ballot that could provide potential funding for cities. He suggested that further discussions on this matter could be facilitated within the OctoberlNovember timeframe. Council! Agency/Authority member Rindone commended the Office of Budget and Analysis and Finance staff on an excellent and comprehensive budget document. He requested that staff provide a report on the reserves of each of the 18 cities in the County within 60 days after adoption of the budgets, and that the item be placed on a future agenda for discussion. He complimented staff on a thorough report regarding a prior referral on the road condition on E Street, stating that this referral was copasetic with the need for increased maintenance and repair in the City. He then reported that he would abstain from voting on Items 3A and 3E because of the proximity of his residence to the projects. He referred to a memorandum submitted by Council! Agency/Housing Authority member Castaneda regarding constituent services and policy review analysis enhancement, stating that he could not support Councilmember Castaneda's recommendation to augment the Council budget by $15,000 for each Council Office, and he believed that there was no necessity to provide fringe benefits for those particular positions. He felt that all the other services in the Mayor's office meet the needs of Council and, when looking at keeping a close eye on the City's reserves, he was hopeful that the Council would support his position. Council! Agency/Authority member Castaneda stated that he would abstain from voting on Item 3F. He then responded to Council/Agency/Authority member Rindone's comments relative to Council staffing, explaining that the $57,000 reflected a number that has been available to Council Offices for some time. He felt that it was important to have a full-time staff person to provide responsive constituent services, expertise, and understanding of City/government operations, and that while there was a need to be cognizant of taxpayers' money being spent, he would expect any staff person working in his office to be top notch and to provide a high level of service to the constituents. He believed that staff should be appropriately compensated for the job they do. Regarding the recommendation to add a Principal Management Assistant/Council Liaison position, Council/Agency/Authority member Chavez suggested that the matter come back with further details on the needs and benefits of such a position. She concurred with the recommendation by Council! Agency/Housing Authority member Castaneda regarding Council Aides, stating that if the City is not currently in a position to approve the recommendation, then the matter should be brought back with a detailed analysis. Page 4 - Council/RDAlHA Minutes June 20, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) Council/Agency/Authority member McCann stated that the Council's most important responsibility is fiscal and fiduciary. He spoke of the need to create a budget committee to stay ahead of the game and the need to have a clear plan to find savings, avoid cutting services, re- capitalize City reserves, and to meet Council priorities and City services. He stated that the budget reserves are specifically itemized for replacement costs, that the City needs to look further to ensure that it is looking at the spending plan and revenues, and not taking away from planned maintenance in order to continuously re-capitalize the reserves. He felt that the Council policy of eight percent should be targeted at potentially 10 % or higher for the reserves to deal with shortfalls in revenues. He expressed the need to prioritize a policy for cell phone usage and to seek ways to save funds and maintain a high level of production and efficiency for the residents. He pointed out the idea of implementing a fraud line and working on policies for staff travel, staff vehicle mileage reimbursement, debt, ethics, and cash management. He felt that ultimately, implementing a plan now would avoid long-term pains in the future. DRAFT ChairlMayor Padilla made the following suggestions: 1) To incorporate a staff referral as part of the budget adoption to bring back a resolution establishing a Council subcommittee to meet on an ad-hoc basis through the next 120 days to the balance on the calendar year, with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor as members; 2) A time frame for staff to come back in conjunction with the City Manager's Office and the Director of Finance on the matter of potentially establishing an auditing division in the Finance Department; 3) That the Council subcommittee take a cursory look, working with the City Manager, Finance Director, and Budget Director, at a citywide departmental review of the five-year fiscal projections, staffing, allocation and prioritization of resources; 4) Policy issues that need to be vetted that look at the fiscal aspect of the pavement management program, and an analysis on baseline or capital improvement budgeting that looks at rehabilitation and repair on an ongoing basis that would not be heavily dependent on grant funding or one-time revenues; and 5) The need for an examination of the Council staff budget policy, blocking budgeting for each Councilmember and making them accountable for their individual budgets, and bringing the information back to Council no later than the end of November 2006. He then spoke in support of freezing or deleting the proposed Principal Management Assistant/Council Liaison; deleting the Development Specialist in Community Development; and in support of the Public Safety recommendations and enhancements as being essential services. Council/Agency/Authority member McCann stated that he would abstain from voting on Items 3B and 3E, as he owns property that falls within the proximity of the project areas. It was the consensus of the Council to revise the proposed budget to remove the Principal Management Assistant/Council Liaison position to come back at a future date for discussion. Council/ Agency/Authority member Rindone stated that although he supports Item 3D, he did not want to create a misperception, and clarified that adding $1.0 million from the Technology Replacement Fund and $2.4 million from the Equipment Replacement Fund would not be increasing the reserves by $3.4 million, but that it was only a different accounting method. ChairlMayor Padilla clarified that there has been criticism in the press that the City is not doing well financially and suggesting that the City is behind other communities because of that. He stated that the reality is that the City's reserves are about 9.9 percent in total. He believed that the Council wanted to have a commitment to a healthy, fully funded reserve that keeps the City at or above its basic minimum as a way to assure the citizens that the Council is acting in a responsible way. Council! Agency/Authority member McCann responded to the comment by Council/Agency/Authority member Rindone that he had not made any statements that created new money, and he clarified the restricted versus un-restricted reserves. Page 5 - CouncillRDAlHA Minutes June 20, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) DRAFT Council/Agency/Authority member Rindone asked staff to bring back for discussion by the Council the proposed salary for the Chu1a Vista Redevelopment Corporation CEO/Executive Director. ACTION: Council! Agency/Authority member McCann moved to establish a Council budget subcommittee consisting of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Mayor/Chair Padilla seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Council! Agency/Authority member McCann offered Resolution No 2006-196, heading read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-196, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECT STL309 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007 The motion carried 4-0-1, with Council! Agency/Authority member Rindone abstaining due to the proximity of his residence to the project. ACTION: Council!Agency/Authority member Rindone offered Resolution No 2006-197, heading read, text waived: B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-197, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECT SW235 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007 The motion carried 4-0-1, with Council! Agency/Authority member McCann abstaining due to the proximity of his residence to the project. ACTION: Council/Agency/Authority member Chavez offered Resolution No. 2006-198, heading read, text waived: C. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-198, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXCLUDING CAPITAL PROJECTS STL309 AND SW235 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007 The motion carried 5-0. Page 6 - Council/RDAlHA Minutes June 20, 2006 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) ACTION: Mayor/Chair Padilla offered Council Resolution No. 2006-199, Redevelopment Agency Resolution Nos. 1942, 1943, 1944, and Housing Authority Resolution Nos. 029,030,031 for adoption and the ordinance for first reading, as amended to remove the Principal Management Assistant/Council Liaison position, headings read, texts waived: D. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-199, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $1.0 MILLION FROM THE TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT FUND AND $2.4 MILLION FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND E. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1942, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY NO. 2006-029, JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR THE SOUTHWEST/TOWNE CENTER II/OTAY V ALLEY/ADDED AREA PROJECT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007 F. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1943, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY NO. 2006-030, JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVEL09PMENT AGENCY AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR TOWNE CENTER I AND THE BA YFRONT PROJECT AREAS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,2007 G. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1944, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY NO. 2006-031, JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,2007 H. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD THE POSITIONS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CEO OF THE CVRC, CBAG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT PLANNING IMPROVEMENT MANAGER, AND PRINCIPAL 1L\N}>.GEMENT ASSIST .ANT/COUNCIL LL^>.ISON Page 7 - Counci1/RDAlHA Minutes June 20, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) DRAFT The motion carried 5-0, except on Item 3E, which carried 3-0-2, with Council/ Agency/Authority members Rindone and McCann abstaining, due to the proximity of their residences to the project area, and on Item 3F, which carried 4- 0-1, with Council/Agency/Authority member Castaneda abstaining due to the proximity of his residence to the Towne Center 1 and Bayfront project areas. OTHER BUSINESS 4. CITY MANAGERlDlRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 5. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 6. COUNCIL! AGENCY MEMBER'S COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 12:25 p.m., Chair/Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Adjourned Regular Meeting on June 22, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., and thence to the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ,. Lorraine Bennett, Deputy City Clerk Page 8 - Council/RDAlHA Minutes June 20, 2006 MINUTES OF A REGULAR :MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOP:MENT CORPORATION (CVRC) :MEETING JOINTL Y WITH THE REDEVELOP:MENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 22, 2006 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation of the City of Chula Vista meeting jointly with the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, was called to order at 6: 11 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. CVRC ROLL CALL Board Members Castaneda, Chavez, Desrochers, Lewis, McCann, Paul, Rindone, Rooney and Chairman Padilla CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL Council! Agency Members Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Mayor/Chair Padilla ALSO PRESENT: Interim Chief Executive Officer Thomson, Chief Financial Officer Kachadorrian, General Counsel Moore, Secretary Smith, Assistant Community Development Director Hix, Redevelopment Manager Crockett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 1) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 25, 2006 Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC approve the minutes of May 25, 2006. ACTION: Director Rindone offered Consent Calendar Item 1. Director Rooney seconded the motion, and it carried 9-0. PUBLIC COM:MENTS Norma Runyon made inquiry regarding plans of the Redevelopment Agency for the present location of the Brentwood Mobilehome Park on Industrial Boulevard. Chair/Mayor Padilla requested staff respond to Ms. Runyon. ACTION ITEMS Director Castaneda stated that although he is not directly effected by the subject matter, the areas where the revenues would be spent are near his horne, and upon the advice of General Council recused himself and left the Council Chambers at 6: 17 p.m. 1'/ ,. ~-,.....' ACTION ITEMS (continued) 2. CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE AND SALE BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, IN TWO OR MORE SERIES, IN THE AGGREGA TE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $28.5 MILLION IN CONNECTION WITH THE BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation is a recommending body to the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency on financial matters involving redevelopment funds. The refunding of the 1994 Senior Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series A and D, and the 1994 Subordinate Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series C, based on current projections, would provide an annual debt service savings to the Redevelopment Agency of $500,000, or a total savings of $4.8 million over the remaining 20 years of the bonds (20% of the par amount of the bonds). Chief Financial Officer Kachadoorian provided the staff report. Staff Recommendation: The CVRC adopt the following resolutions (2. a.) and (2. b.) ACTION: Director Desrochers offered Resolution Nos. 2006-026 and 2006-027, headings read, texts waived. a. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-026, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THE ISSUANCE BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, IN TWO OR MORE SERIES, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $28,500,000 (BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE) b. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-027, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVE THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH EJ. DE LA ROSA & CO. AS UNDERWRITERS FOR THE REFUNDING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1994 SUBORDINATE TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES C AND 1994 SENIOR TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES D; WAIVE THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HARRELL & COMPANY ADVISORS, LLC TO SERVE AS FINANCIAL ADVISORS Vice Chairman McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 7-0-1 with Director Castaneda abstaining and Director Chavez away from the dais. The City Council adopt resolution (2.c) Page 2 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca. gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) ACTION: Mayor/Chairman Padilla otf~red;.B.~~b1tion No. 2006-200, RDA Resolution No. 2006-1945, and Joint Resolution No. 2006-201/RDA Resolution No. 1946, headings read, texts waived: c. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-200, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, IN TWO OR MORE SERIES, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIP AL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $28,500,000 (BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE) The Redevelopment Agency adopt resolution (2.d) d. RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1945, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, IN TWO OR MORE SERIES, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIP AL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $28,500,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS The City Council and Redevelopment Agency adopt resolution (2.e) e. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2006-201, AND RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1946, JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CONSUL T ANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH E.J. DE LA ROSA & CO. AS UNDERWRITERS FOR THE REFUNDING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1994 SUBORDINATE TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES C AND 1994 SENIOR TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES D; WAIVING THE CONSULT ANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HARRELL & COMPANY ADVISORS, LLC TO SERVE AS FINANCIAL ADVISORS; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENTS The motion carried 4-0-1 with CounciV Agency member Castaneda abstaining. Page 3 - CVRCIRDAlCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) At 6:22 p.m. Director/Agency/Councilmember Castaneda returned to the Council Chambers. Chairman Padilla stated that staff had requested Item 3 be continued to the next meeting. ACTION: Vice-Chairman McCann moved continuance of Item 3 to the next meeting of the CVRC on July 13, 2006. Director/Agency member Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 9-0. 3. CONSIDERATION OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT AREA Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation is interested in developing an affordable, family rental project on the former Tower Lodge Motel site located at 1151 Broadway. Currently vacant, the former Tower Lodge Motel represents an opportunity to remove an existing blighted property and the provision of new housing opportunities for predominately very low-income households. In order to determine the feasibility of this project, staff is proposing financial assistance in the form of a predevelopment loan. The Agency is requested to consider a Predevelopment Loan Agreement for $200,000. Staff Recommendation: The CVRC adopt the following resolutions (3.a.) and (3.b.): a. RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A REAL ESTATE PROJECT LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA b. RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING [A] APPROVAL OF A PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND [B] APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND FOR SAID PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN TO WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Page 4 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) The Redevelopment Agency adopt rc,~olr:t1iQll) (3.(:.): c. RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING [A] A PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND [B] APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND FOR THE PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN TO WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Chairman Padilla inquired as to whether Items 4 and 5 could be consolidated for discussion. Assistant Community Development Director Hix responded in the affirmative, and the Board concurred to consolidate the items. 4. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROCEDURAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROJECT/APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS Second phase of a three-part discussion to propose a framework of step-by-step procedures for the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation's review and consideration of development projects and applications, including when the CVRC and public should be involved in the process. Phase I - Review of the Roles and Responsibilities of the CVRC was discussed March 9,2006. Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-028, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING A PROCEDURAL FRAMEWORK FOR CVRC REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND APPLICATIONS 5. CONSIDERATION OF CVRC PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS Final phase of a three-part discussion to adopt a public participation process for the CVRC. Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC adopt one of the following resolutions (5.a.) or (5.b.): Page 5 - CVRC/RDNCC Minutes http://www . chulavistaca. gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) a. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-029, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ADOPTING A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICY ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY-WIDE REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO GATHER PUBLIC INPUT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND APPLICATIONS -or- b. RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ADOPTING A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICY ESTABLISHING THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION VEHICLE TO GATHER PUBLIC INPUT ON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND APPLICATIONS Assistant Community Development Director Hix provided an overview of the staff report noting that on March 9th, the Board heard the staff report on the roles and responsibilities of the CVRC. The presentation on Items 4 and 5 will continue to build on the prior discussion, and staff will be presenting the last two segments on how the CVRC will operate. The discussion on Item 4 will cover the procedural framework for CVRC project review, including several concepts, such as the early involvement by the Board in project design and review, as well as when public review should occur in the design process. The discussion on Item 5 will cover the public participation process and how public participation will occur. Redevelopment Manager Crockett provided the staff report on Item 4, the proposed procedural framework for project review as outlined in the process flowchart, and responded to questions of the Board. Mr. Crockett clarified what an application consisted of, the limiting of upfront investment for developers prior to public input being received, the role of the Urban Core Specific Plan in the process, how environmental issues will be handled including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, and how the CVRC has taken the role and responsibility of the Resource Conservation Commission. Assistant Community Development Director Hix provided an overview of the staff report on Item 5, noting that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency adopted 3 principles of public participation in May of 2005, being: early and often; open, inclusive, and accessible; and educational and informative. The reports being discussed, were released early allowing for input to be received from additional groups such as the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) developers, members of the community including Crossroads II, and the Northwest Civic Association, as well as individuals and staff. Several stakeholder letters, proposals, and meeting notes were received and copies had been provided to the Board. The proposals being reviewed evolved from the original report and were updated to include input received over the last several weeks. Page 6 - CVRC/RDA/CC Minutes http://www . chulavistaca.gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) The alternatives for the public process ar:~to:tI,~~.t9-~,CVRC as it exists, or the formation of a Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee' 'orRAC. The public participation framework, regardless of the alternative selected, that needs to be implemented includes early public input and participation on project design, holding meetings in the affected community area whenever appropriate and possible, and effective public noticing through e-mail, advertising, web site usage, and streaming video. Advantages and disadvantages of each alternative were then discussed. In discussing these concepts with developers, they were clear that they wanted a public process that was clear, inclusive and constructive, they wanted community input as they wanted the community to support their projects, they were willing to work with the public to address their concerns, and they wanted certainty that the process would move them forward in a predictable way without endless loops of input and redesign. Additionally, they felt that members of a RAC should have some level of expertise, or a strong interest and ability to understand design and development concepts. Community group representatives provided different perspectives and interests, as did staff and others who participated in the discussion. Some of the things staff heard was the need to have existing community organizations represented on the RAC, while others felt that geographically based representation was needed; the community organizations should be resident based in Chula Vista and geographically focused on Chula Vista; the RAC should elect their own Chair and Vice- Chair; the CYRC should allocate positions, but not appoint people; people should be appointed by their groups to fill the seats designated on the RAC; a majority or 2/3 of the RAC should be able to remove a member for inappropriate behavior or cause as would the CYRC/CC/RDA; design professionals from City commissions should meet certain technical qualifications, but this would not be a requirement of the community or business members; consist of a off number of 9-15 with potentially alternates who could discuss but not vote, and lastly, the RAC should include an equal number of design professionals, business representatives and community groups. Common themes were then presented that included: individuals should represent a group that has an interest in redevelopment; the RAC should be split between technical, community, and business organizations, RAC members should be qualified in some way, the process should be clear and predictable, community organizations should be resident based and/or geographically focused on Chula Vista, and the RAC should consist of an odd number of members ranging from 9 to 15. Staff then provided the areas that require direction from the CYRC which were: the categories (technical, community, business), number of representatives per category, qualification of members, and the selection/appointment/election process for members. Staff recommended the categories include technical, business and community organizations, with 3-5 members per category for a total of 9-15 members, and possibly alternates. Potential desirable qualifications and representatives for each category were then presented, as was a comparison between geographic areas and existing community organizations. Page 7 - CYRC/RDNCC Minutes http://www. chulavistaca. gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) Consensus was received from the groups spoken to for a bottom-up approach, with the CVRC selecting the groups that would make up the committee, and the group/organizations independently electing/appointing their representatives, and the RAC electing its own Chair and Vice Chair. Regarding the terms of office, staff will come back with a proposal for possibly 2-4 year staggered terms, as well as procedures and ground rules for the removal of a member. Assistant Community Development Department Director Hix, then summarized staff s recommendation on Item 4, for the CVRC to adopt the resolution approving the procedural framework for CVRC review and consideration of development projects and applications; and on Item 5, for the CVRC to adopt a resolution approving the public participation process that establishes either the CVRC as the public participation vehicle or a Redevelopment Advisory Committee. If the Redevelopment Advisory Committee is selected, the Board to provide direction to staff on the RAC's composition, size and selection process, and direct them to bring back draft rules and procedures as the earliest possible time for implementation. Chairman Padilla requested the members note that on the dais, and part of the record, were written communications from both the Northwest Civic Association to staff and the Board containing an outline of their recommendations, as well as one from Crossroads II. The following people then spoke to the items: Georgette Gomez, representing the Environmental Health Coalition, spoke regarding the need to ensure that the procedural framework does not override the stakeholder committee process, and in support of the community workshop for non-ENA project proposals. Mayor Padilla responded that the project review and public participation processes would not preempt any of the existing Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) or other public stakeholder processes underway that focus on the planning or draft plans underway. Connie Mihos, homeowner in the Town Center area, stated that the public input appears to be for design only and expressed concerns with the purpose of the facilities that are going in. She further stated that she was a member of Northwest Civic Association and supported their proposal. She then made inquiry as to whether the public input would be allowed for the purpose or use of the ENA or just the design. Redevelopment Manager Crockett responded that the use is allowed through the policy document, such as the Urban Core Specific Plan, and this discussion is a framework for a projects design. Ms. Mihos then inquired as to whether existing uses of tattoo parlors and a gym were allowable in the new plan. Planning Manager Ladiana responded that the 24 Hour Fitness was allowable under existing zoning and the draft Urban Core Specific Plan, and the tattoo parlor was under existing zoning. Teresa Acerro spoke in support of the Northwest Civic Associations recommendation on the RAC, and the early public forum. She then requested at least a one-week advance notice be given and the documents be digitized and placed on the web or e-mailed to interested parties in advance of the meeting. Chairman Padilla concurred with the exploration of the use of web technology to provide a wider noticing area. Page 8 - CVRCIRDA/CC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) Glen Googins, Board Member of the Third A vequ~ . Village Association (T A V A), on behalf of his Board, applauded the CYRC for their efforts to date, to devise a meaningful way for the community to provide input into the CYRC's project development process. Mr. Googins stated that T AVA had not taken a formal position or provided a competing proposal, however, they felt they deserved serious consideration in the community review process, and suggested the possibility of T A V A serving as the community and design review body for projects within their jurisdiction. Another possible role T AVA is interested in would be membership within a body with a larger geographical jurisdiction along the lines of one of staff's proposal. Director Rindone inquired and Mr. Blakely responded that the 13-member T A V A Board was fairly equally split with 50 percent business owners and 50 percent tenants. Mr. Pembeaton spoke in support of the Crossroads proposal but expressed concerns for his perception that there was no room for tweaking of the proposed plan, and that renters did not appear to be represented nor did service people. Pamela Bensoussan, representing the Northwest Civic Association Steering Committee (NWCA), addressed points in the letter submitted by the NWCA (copy on file), several of which were reflected in the staff report. Additionally, she stressed the importance of having a Resource Conservation Commission representative, two Design Review Commission members and at least one Planning Commission member on the RAC; three "business" individuals including one from T A V A, one from the Main Street Business Association, and one from the Chamber of Commerce; several residents who are elected by and represent various community groups such as one member chosen by the Golden State Mobile Home Association to represent mobile home park residents; two resident members selected by the Northwest Civic Association; two resident members selected by Crossroads and one member from Crossroads to represent that organization. Ms. Bensoussan then stated that the NWCA Steering committee had additional recommendations that developers should first get feedback from the community, via the RAC, prior to being granted ENA status from the CYRC; the RAC should hold a developers workshop platform to present their projects to the public early to gather community feedback and then once their project is well defined, the RAC should conduct a public hearing to make formal advisory recommendation to the CYRC; the RAC should receive regular notice of all project applications over 5,000 square feet or $10,000; the T AVA Design Committee should be informed early about all projects in the Third Avenue Village District, regardless of size, and the RAC should function much like the other Chula Vista advisory commissions, with City support staff, public noticing of meeting agendas etc. Pat Aguilar, representing Crossroads II, spoke to Item 4, the process flow chart, and expressed the importance holding the first public forum at the pre-design/idea/concept phase for developers where they would present their massing concept. She then spoke in support of staff's recommendation on the establishment of an advisory committee and addressed points in the proposal submitted by her organization (copy on file). The proposal included equal representation between homeowners and the business community and was comprised of 13 members made up of 4 homeowners (must live in home), 2 from the northwest, 2 from the Page 9 - CYRC/RDAlCC Minutes http://www. chulavistaca. gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) Southwest; 4 business owners, 1 representing T A V A, 1 representing the Chamber of Commerce, 1 representing the Main Street Business Association and 1 from the Added Redevelopment Areas; as well as 1 Planning Commissioner, 1 Resource Conservation Commissioner with an interest in historic preservation, 1 member of the Design Review Committee, 1 member of Crossroads II and 1 resident of a Chula Vista mobile home park. Further, Ms. Aguilar stated her organization felt the process should be bottom-up with people being appointed by existing community organizations, and the meetings should be held in the community. On the subject of design review, although it is inter-related with public participation, RAC members should not be required to meet any specific technical requirements, rather a separate design review committee, independent of the RAC, appointed by the CVRC, should be created to judge whether projects presented are consistent with design guidelines, to advise the CVRC when it is appropriate to grant exceptions to the design guidelines, and thirdly, to adjudicate disputes on design guidelines. Lastly, they supported the recommendation from TA V A in their request to review anything on Third Avenue between E and G Street should be presented to their Design Review Board in addition to the RAC. Tony LoPresti representing the Environmental Health Coalition stated his organization felt a vote on Item 5 would be premature in that inclusive community prospective is not legitimately provided for. He noted there are 5 different project areas with very distinct characteristics being lumped together, and the close to home experience that is an indispensable part of a community review board is not guaranteed. Additionally, the structure does not bring together residents and other community players who can focus more specific attention on each redevelopment area. The RAC proposal, as presented, does not adequately ensure true community representation, more geographic coverage, as well as an election process, are minimally necessary. To exclude tenants in Western Chula Vista is not acceptable. Mr. LoPresti requested the CVRC continue the item until a proposal is brought forth to better represent the actual communities to be impacted and provide time for community organizations to address other issues. The proposals need to improve on the specifics of the noticing procedure to provide for who will receive notices, when they will receive notice and the language they will receive notice in. Also, a description of the feedback loop needs to be put in place. Lastly, the public participation process to decide the public participation process needs improvement, as the NWCA, Crossroads II, and the Chamber of Commerce, are not sufficiently representative of the greater community. In closing, Mr. LoPresti stated his organization would be submitting a letter within the next week addressing their concerns, and again, requested a continuation of the item. Sharon Floyd stated she supported the recommendation to continue this item as presented by Mr. LoPresti, citing the need for additional time and community input. Additionally, she expressed her view that although the NWCA proposal was great, but she would prefer to see one representative from each group, and a broader base. Tina Zenzola, Executive Director of Walk San Diego, acknowledged staff for their work, and expressed her confusion in part due to the meeting changes, and her view that additional input from residents in southwest Chula Vista was needed. Ms. Zenzola then expressed concerns with noticing, the need for translation of meetings, holding of meetings in the community, the need to explore different meeting formats - less formal. Additionally, regarding the requirement for technical RAC membership, she suggested looking at the overlap between public health and land use and decisions, and suggested consideration of the addition of people who have the overlap of experience such as knowledge about walk able, livable communities, and would be submitting a letter summarizing these concerns and suggestions. Page lO - CVRC/RDA/CC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca. gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) John Sherritt, President of Ainslie Comm1+9-it~"es"rsp9ke in support of the formalization of the public participation process" David Krogh expressed support of the 3 part structure; keeping the membership small - going with 3 representatives in each area with alternates; and the self-appointment process, but not as a life tenure. He then encouraged the CYRC to make the groups work together to decide who would represent them, and concurred with the need for representation from the Planning Commission, the Design Review Commission, and the Resource Conservation Commission. Director Rindone provided an overview of the alternate concept, which insures organizations and community groups that they will always have representation. Tanya Rovira-Osterwalder, Project Coordinator for Healthy Eating Active Communities (HEAC), resident of Chula Vista and former resident of southwest Chula Vista, stated that translation of the materials and different methods for community outreach are necessary for successful participation. Chairman Padilla thanked everyone for their testimony, participation and patience on Items 4 and 5. He then stated although he respected and appreciated the testimony from EHC, HEAC, and others, he felt it was time to stop talking and move forward, as the dialogue has gone on for nearly two years and a structure needed to be put in place that serves everyone. He spoke in support of the establishment of a RAC and the need for the community focus to be the centerpiece, not the technical side" He expressed support for the proposals put forth by the NWCA and Crossroads II, with minor modifications. He stated the need for the RAC to be self- governing, meaning whatever structure the CYRC comes up with, those organizations should vote and elect their own delegate, and appoint them to the RAC to represent the viewpoints of these organizations or interests and if they are not doing that, the organization should have the authority to remove them. Given the fact that the streamlining of the process needs to be balanced, representatives from the Planning Commission, Resource Conservation Commission and Design Review Commission should have a place in the RAC, along with the standing, deep- seated organizations that represent the business community such as T A V A for downtown Third Avenue and the Chamber of Commerce for city-wide. He proposed a modification for the southwest, to look to EHC or HEAC to serve in the capacity of representing them, to broaden the involvement of the organizations, to bring them in and establish representation there. Chairman Padilla expressed the need to avoid the turf wars, agreed that the early meeting should be an idea meeting, and regarding the points made regarding cultural and language barriers need to be looked at and include the use of technology to give people access to information. Vice Chairman McCann thanked all present for their participation, and spoke in support of the establishment of a RAC; regarding geographic vs groups he proposed a hybrid; expressed the need for representation in the southwest; the need to make sure that there is room for at least one at large member, and the need for alternates. Page 11 - CYRCIRDAlCC Minutes http://www . chulavistaca. gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) Director Castaneda stated the Board viewed active partIcIpation as an enhancement to the process and that it was very important to have meaningful participation from the people affected most by the developments, those who live in and around the redevelopment areas. He stated that the RAC should be viewed as an insurance policy by investors and developers, as the submittal will start with the idea phase and dialogue with the community. Additionally, he stated that residents needed to be included in the process whether they rented or owned, a mobile home park resident needs to be included and should be one located in or near a redevelopment area, and lastly, he concurred with Chairman Padilla, that it was time to move forward. Director Desrochers concurred with his colleagues' comments and stated that he felt since those most effected were the residents, and would therefore like to have more residents involved. He suggested 11 but no more than 13 members be considered, for example, 3 homeowners, 2 residential tenants, 1 T A V A representative, 1 Chamber of Commerce representative, 2 business property owner representatives and 2 business tenants. Additionally, he stated he supported alternates, and did not see a need for the technical people on the committee. Director Chavez spoke regarding noticing and suggested going out into the community with a teaser to get them interested, such as putting up photo boards of what the vision is, followed up with discussion. Additionally, she expressed concerns with members of the community being underrepresented, such as renters and people in need of affordable housing. She stated that there were organizations in the southwest such as NCI, HEAC, Chula Vista Collaborative and others. Ms. C~avez then expressed support for Director Desrochers suggestions, as well as the need for inclusion of a mobile home park representative. Director Lewis addressed his involvement with the Citizens Action Committee working on the Bayfront project, and the need for the composition of the RAC to take into consideration the varying points of view and interest and remove the emotions. The process cannot be overburdened to the point that a developer will pack up and leave. A concern is the coordination between the RAC and the CVRC and how it is brought together to move forward in a timely, economical manner. Vice Chairman McCann left the Council Chambers at 8: 18 p.m. and did not return. Director Rooney agreed that it was time to move forward, and the establishment of the public participation process is a great first step. He expressed the importance to have a diverse group from the community as well as technical peoples such as representatives from the Planning Commission, Design Review Commission and Resource Conservation Commission. Regarding geographic vs. organizations, organizations made more sense to him and he suggested a hybrid selection system where the civic organizations submit a representative they would like to be considered and the CVRC would select from that group. He agreed with the RAC approach as it widens the opportunity for public involvement, the initial meeting should be early on and held as a preliminary meeting without a lot of presentation materials, and suggested the submittal requirements be specified to assist developers. Further, Director Rooney concurred with the need for alternates and the process for feedback with a reporting system that provides a written understanding of their decision and any recommendations, tenants should be included, a well defined noticing procedure and feedback loop be established and a reporting process. Page 12 - CVRC/RDA/CC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) Director Rindone stated there appeared to:beCQnsensus on the forming of a RAC, and provided a brief overview of how the idea of the creation of a CYRC began. He then added that there were 3 very unique, major concepts involved in the forming of the CYRC, starting with having the Council as part of the process on the front end, as they are elected at large and are responsible to the entire community; having professionals on board as part of the voting membership; and the streamlining process. He stated that the technical members and staff provide the technical expertise needed, as do a lot of the community members; disagreed with the need for individual members as he felt the community organizations added an additional benefit; and encouraged renters and mobile home park residents to get involved with one of the current business and community organizations. Director Paul spoke in support of the establishment of a RAC and confirmed the ability to revisit the composition in the future. ACTION: Chairman Padilla offered the resolution agendized as 5.a., to adopt a public participation policy establishing a community-wide redevelopment advisory committee to gather public input and make recommendations, with additional direction based on the testimony and discussion tonight. Staff to come back with a specific structure of recommendations for a RAC with a membership of between 9 and no more than 13 members, and recommendations on a potential alternate structure either by organization or member-to-member that would consider the following: the representation from a group and geographic standpoint of all the keynote business groups to include Chamber, to include T A V A, the key impacted community groups to include Crossroads, to include Northwest Civic Association, to include perhaps HEAC and EHe. That the structure staff recommends specifically provide a blended balance between individuals who are resident owners and resident tenants, who are tenant business owners and owner operators, geographic balance, and to include all the aforementioned organizations. That the structure staff comes back with in the recommendation is self-governing, that each group appoints its own delegate and have the power to remove that delegate, and to bring back some specificity. That would be the general guidelines that he would suggest - staff to bring back the specifics - seats 1 thru 9, 1 thru 13 here is how they are broken down. His personal recommendation would be that staff look at the Northwest Civic Association's recommendations. He believes their recommendation has essentially the same outline. Because he pointed out, as did Mr. Rindone, that when you are talking about having somebody from mobilehome parks, somebody from T A V A, somebody from Crossroads, somebody from Northwest, those people can all be business owners, and/or tenants, they can be property owners and renters and so within those designations you can also meet that other balancing criteria so they are not mutually exclusive, it doesn't mean you have to extend the number of people to 25. So within that structure, if you look at their outline, it is well thought out. The only modification he would personally suggest was that, with respect to representation from the Page 13 - CYRC/RDNCC Minutes http://www . chulavistaca. gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) southwest area, which is going to include a lot of expanded redevelopment areas before there is a civic association for southwest in existence, maybe consider instead of having Crossroads have their two other reps or one other rep also represent southwest, that HEAC or EHC be brought in and have them serve in the interim in that capacity as a nominating authority. He stated that would be his only other thought, and that staff has been given a general framework here as to the details that have pretty much been provided based on what has been submitted in writing and also in all of the testimony. Stating again, a group of between 9 and 13 with alternates, self appointing that blends all these criteria between background, residency, ownership, as a renter, and whether they have been represented by all of these organization and of course to include a delegate from each of the primary City Boards and Commissions - that would be Planning, RCC, and Design Review. In conclusion, he stated staff should modify Northwest and would be pretty much 99% there, as long as they balanced the other considerations. Director Rindone stated he would also add to that general direction, such things as there will an annual meeting for the selection whether it's the Planning Commission, Northwest Civic Association or HEAC every year on a certain date there would an annual selection of the delegate and alternate. Some the organizations initial delegate would be for 2 years the others for 4 years so they are alternating creating an opportunity for new people, but not changing all the time. Also, through e-mails, dialogue or phone calls, as this is being restructured, and encourage additional input be looked at during the next meeting. Chairman Padilla added that he would also direct staff to put together a model based on the input received here, and as far as the different organizations, Chamber, T A V A, Crossroads, NW, EHC, HEAC, contact a representative from each of those groups once staffhas a detailed model, and dialogue with them prior to bringing it back so that we maximize the potential that we have a broad consensus from the community coming forward together in agreement on a proposed process that reflects everybody's pretty consistent testimony, and the comments from the Board. Director Rindone seconded the motion. Chairman Padilla then noted that Director Castaneda had reminded him of the resolution on Item 4, and Chairman Padilla amended his motion and offered the Resolution for Item 4, and the Resolution for Item 5.a. headings read, texts waived. Director Rindone accepted the amended motion. Director Chavez noted that there was a large list of community organizations and community members and that staff probably had their addresses and the leaders or presidents addresses, suggesting that was a start in making sure that they get the information in advance so they can notify all of their members. Page 14 - CVRCIRDAlCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca. gov June 22, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) Director Lewis spoke regarding the proceduraL framework in Item 4, referring to the Northwest Civic Associations comment regarding the placement of the ENA in the process, and inquired as to whether that should be addressed at this time or later. Chairman Padilla offered that it would be addressed in detail when the suggested framework is brought back. The amended motion carried 8-0-1 with Vice Chairman McCann absent. Director Rindone requested consensus that the goal was to bring this structure back on the July 13th meeting. Assistant Community Development Department Director Hix expressed concern with committing to that date and being able to get the draft out to the affected community groups. If staff is unable to bring it back at the July 13th meeting, it will be brought back the first meeting in August. 6. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS a. Status of the Recruitment Process for the CYRC Chief Executive Officer Interim Chief Executive Officer Thomson reported that the executive search firm that was retained to help with the selection process for the CYRC Chief Executive Officer, is completing the initial review of the candidates, and at this point it is planned to bring information back to the Board at the meeting of July 13th, for review of the candidates and their background and to decide on the process for moving forward. Redevelopment Manager Crockett made inquiry as to whether the Board wanted staff to start scheduling the non-ENA projects that are being processed and are located throughout the redevelopment project area. Consensus of the Board was that unless there was an emergency, the first order of good faith with the community was to adopt and follow the public participation process. 7. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS There were none. 8. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS Director Desrochers inquired and Redevelopment Manager Crockett responded that the 24 Hour Fitness representatives, along with Community Development staff and the Planning Manager, attended a Joint T A V A design board as well as full board of directors meeting, where they passed a resolution requesting a re-design of the project. Immediately following that, the parties attended a Joint meeting of Crossroads II and Northwest Civic Association, where again, they adopted primarily, the same resolution as adopted by the T A V A board. The applicant has agreed to do a re-design and is working with those organizations to fetter out the details and it is planned to come back to the CYRC at the July 13th meeting. Page 15 - CYRCIRDA/CC Minutes http://www. chulavistaca. gov June 22, 2006 DIRECTORS' COMMENTS (continued) Director Desrochers then inquired as to what had happened at the Tuesday night Council meeting with regards to the CVRC board stipend, which he felt should have been brought up at the corporation level as the action taken gave the appearance that the Independent Directors were not part of the group as they were not included in the discussion. Chairman Padilla recognized General Counsel Moore to explain the legal side, and the terms of flexibility that was built into the resolution. He added that the action taken by the Council provided for staff to come back at some future point if the Elected Directors decided to compensate the Independent Directors but not themselves. General Counsel Moore stated that the resolution is in accordance with the Bylaws right now, where the City Council has the ability to set the stipends. The stipends on Tuesday night have been amended to be set at $0 for now, effective in August, providing notice to everyone, including the CVRC members. There is a flexibility in that there was a direction to staff to come back with a report to look at making a tiered system, so that there would be compensation possibly for the CVRC Independent Directors or to eliminate the stipends all together, so there is definitely time and room in the process for discussion. ADJOURNMENT At 9:05 p.m., ChairmanlMayor Padilla, adjourned the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation to its next regularly scheduled meeting on July 13, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., the City Council to its next regularly scheduled meeting on July 11,2006, at 6:00 p.m., and the Redevelopment Agency to its next regularly scheduled meeting on July 18, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. ~Uf.~ Dana M. Smith, S cretary Page 16 - CVRCIRDAJCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 22, 2006 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA July 11, 2006 6:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 8:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Members: Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Chair Padilla ABSENT: PUBLIC COMMENTS Agency Members: Castaneda (excused) There were none. PUBLIC HEARING 1. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR SPACE 47 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME PARK The Redevelopment Agency assisted residents with the purchase of the Orange Tree Mobilehome Park in 1987. Currently, seven spaces remain in Agency ownership. It was the Agency's intent to sell the spaces to current or incoming tenants when in a position to purchase. The current resident of Space 47 has submitted an offer to purchase for $44,000. (Acting Community Development Director) 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 Padilla opened the public hearing. Senior Community Development Specialist Kurz gave a brief explanation of the proposed purchase contract. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Chair Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Agency Member McCann offered Agency Resolution No. 206-1947, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1947, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR SPACE 47 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME PARK The motion carried 4-0. Ie-'^' OTHER BUSINESS DRAFT 2. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 3. CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 4. AGENCY MEMBER'S COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 8:22 p.m., Chair Padilla adjourned the Special Meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on July 13,2006 at 6:00 p.m., and thence to the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~w 1~~ Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Page 2 - RDA Minutes July 11, 2006 DRAFT 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 July 18, 2006 6:00 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 6:44 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency/ Authority/Councilmembers Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Chair/Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Agency/ Authority/Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim Executive Director/Interim City Manager Thomson, General Counsel/City Attorney Moore, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-2) I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the June 6, 2006 joint meeting of the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and the Public Financing Authority. Staff recommendation: Council/Agency/Authority approve the minutes. 2. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2006-221, AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1948 JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REQUEST BY LUCE FORWARD HAMILTON AND SCRIPPS, LLP, FOR THE WAIVER OF POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO LUCE FOR WARD HAMILTON AND SCRIPPS, LLP REPRESENTATION OF ACI SUNBOW, LLC REGARDING OTAY LANDFILL AGREEMENT LITIGATION The law firm of Luce, Forward, Hamilton, and Scripps, LLP has ongoing representation of the City in various employment-related matters. The firm also represents the developer, ACI Sunbow, LLC. The law firm has requested a waiver of potential or actual conflict of interest with respect to its representation of ACI Sunbow, LLC. (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolution. ACTION: Vice Chair/Deputy Mayor McCann offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0 with Agency/ Authority/Councilmember Rindone away from the dais. IlJ ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR DRAFT There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND THE RENEWAL OF THE DOWNTOWN CHULA VISTA PROPERTY-BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS The Downtown Chula Vista Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) was formed in 2001 to pro actively implement a number of enhancement services and programs within the downtown core. Administered by the Downtown Business Association/Third Avenue Village Association, the PBID was established to promote a cleaner, safer, and more attractive business district, and was inaugurated for a five-year term beginning in 2001. In order to continue operation, the PBID must be renewed by July 2006 by a majority of returned property owner ballots weighted by the financial obligations ofthe assessment to be paid. (Acting Community Development Director) 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. Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. Mayor Padilla asked the City Clerk to open and tabulate the ballots received. Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples conducted the tabulation and reported that ballots with assessments totaling $173,770.23, representing 77.9 percent of the returned ballots, were cast in favor of the assessment district; and ballots with assessments totaling $49,058.18, representing 22.1 percent, were cast in opposition to the assessment district. Agency/Councilmember Rindone inquired and received confirmation from Jack Blakley, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Association, that the businesses that did not vote in favor of the assessment would still be required to pay it as part of their property tax and the County of San Diego would provide the enforcement. ACTION: Vice Chair/Deputy Mayor McCann offered the following joint resolution, heading read, text waived: COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2006-222, AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1949, JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS, RENEWAL OF THE DOWNTOWN CHULA VISTA PROPERTY-BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS, AND APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT The motion carried 4-0 with Agency/Councilmember Castaneda abstaining due to the proximity of his property to the district. Page 2 - CC/RDAlPF A Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov July 18, 2006 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) 4. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FIVE- YEAR IMPLEMENT A TION PLAN (2005-2009) FOR THE MERGED BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (INCLUDING BA YFRONT AND TOWN CENTRE I), AND THE MERGED Chula Vista REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (INCLUDING TOWN CENTRE II, SOUTHWEST, OTAY VALLEY, AND THE ADDED AREA) The Five-Year Implementation Plan was prepared in accordance with the statutory requirements of redevelopment law and is a strategic planning document for the Redevelopment Agency that outlines key steps to successful redevelopment of western Chula Vista for the next five years. (Acting Community Development Director) 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/Councilmember Castaneda stated he would abstain on Item 4A due to the proximity of his property to the project area. Vice Chair/Deputy Mayor McCann stated he would abstain on Item 4B due to the proximity of his property to the project area. Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Vice Chair/Deputy Mayor McCann offered the following resolution, heading read, text waived: A. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1950, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE MERGED BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (INCLUDING BA YFRONT AND TOWN CENTRE I) FOR THE 2005-2009 PERIOD The motion carried 3-0-1 with Agency/Councilmember Castaneda abstaining due to the proximity of his property to the project area and Agency/Councilmember Rindone away from the dais. ACTION: Mayor//Chair Padilla offered the following resolution, heading read, text waived: B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1951, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (INCLUDING TOWN CENTRE II, SOUTHWEST, OTA Y VALLEY, AND ADDED AREA) FOR THE 2005-2009 PERIOD The motion carried 3-0-1 with Vice Chair/Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining and Agency/Councilmember Rindone away from the dais. Page 3 - CC/RDA/PF A Minutes http://www .chulavistaca. gOY July 18, 2006 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) 5. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE MERGED BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (ONLY PERTAINING TO BAYFRONT ORIGINAL AND TOWN CENTRE I), AND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (ONLY PERTAINING TO TOWN CENTRE II ORIGINAL AND OT A Y V ALLEY) During Fiscal Years 2004/2005 and 2005/2006, the Redevelopment Agency was required by Senate Bill 1096 (Chapter 211, Statutes of 2004) to make payments to a special state account - the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF). To compensate redevelopment agencies for those "ERAF shifts," the State Legislature (through Senate Bill 1 096) authorized agencies to extend the effectiveness of their redevelopment plans by up to two years, provided the Agency can make certain findings. The proposed ordinances contain the necessary findings. (Acting Community Development Director) 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/Councilmember Castaneda stated he would abstain on Item 5A due to the proximity of his property to the project area. Vice Chair/Deputy Mayor McCann stated he would abstain on Item 5B due to the proximity of his property to the project area. Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Mayor//Chair Padilla offered the following ordinance for first reading, heading read, text waived: A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE MERGED BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (ONLY PERTAINING TO BAYFRONT ORIGINAL AND TOWN CENTRE I), PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 1096 (CHAPTER 211, STATUTES OF 2004) AS CODIFIED IN HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6 (FIRST READING) The motion carried 3-0-1 with Agency/Councilmember Castaneda abstaining due to the proximity of his property to the project area and Agency/Councilmember Rindone away from the dais. . ACTION: Mayor//Chair Padilla offered the following ordinance for first reading, heading read, text waived: Page 4 - CC/RDAJPFA Minutes http://www .chulavistaca. gOY July 18, 2006 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (ONLY PERTAINING TO TOWN CENTRE II ORIGINAL AND OT A Y V ALLEY), PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 1096 (CHAPTER 211, STATUTES OF 2004) AS CODIFIED IN HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6 (FIRST READING The motion carried 3-0-1 with Vice Chair/Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining due to the proximity of his property to the project area and Agency/Councilmember Rindone away from the dais. OTHER BUSINESS 6. CITY MANAGERlDIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 7. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 8. COUNCIL! AGENCY MEMBER'S COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 10:04 p.m., Mayor/Chair Padilla adjourned the City Council to the Regular Meeting of July 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, the Redevelopment Agency to the Regular Meeting of July 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and the Public Financing Authority until further notice. ~LL-t~~~~~ Lori Anne Peoples, CMC, ~enior Deputy City Clerk Page 5 - CCIRDAlPFA Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov July 18, 2006 ,1 PAGE I, ITEM NO.: ,-J-,- MEETING DATE: 8/22/2006 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $25,000 TO THE SERVICES AND SUPPLIES CATEGORY OF THE LOW/MOD HOUSING FUND TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PLACING AN ARTICLE 34 MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 1, 2006 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT SUBMITTED BY: ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPME T DIRECTOR REVIEWED BY: INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (/1 4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO D BACKGROUND On August 8, 2006, the City Council directed staff to place a ballot measure on the November 7, 2006 statewide general election to address the provision of low income rental housing under Article 34 of the State of California Constitution. Appropriations to cover the costs associated with placing this measure on the ballot are necessary at this time. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution appropriating $25,000 to the Services and Supplies category of the Low/Mod Housing Fund from available fund balance of the Low/Mod Housing Fund to cover the costs associated with placing this measure on the November 7, 2006 ballot. 2-1 PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: :0 8/22/2006 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION On July 26, 2006, the Housing Advisory Committee voted unanimously to support placing the Article 34 measure on the ballot. DISCUSSION Article 34 of the State of California Constitution, adopted in 1950, specifies the circumstances under which public agencies have the authority for construction, development, and acquisition. of affordable units for low income renters throughout the City of Chula Vista. The City is nearing the limit of the 400 units previously.approved under Article 34 by City of Chula Vista voters on April 11, 1978 and adopted by Ordinance No. 1897. On August 8, 2006, the Chu/a Vista City Council approved the proposed Article 34 ballot measure to be placed on the November 7, 2006 statewide general election ballot. Appropriations to cover the costs associated with placing this measure on the ballot are necessary at this time. FISCAL IMPACT The cost of putting a measure on the ballot is approximately $25,000, as estimated by the County of San Diego Registrar of Voters, and would be paid though available fund balance from Low Moderate Housing Funds. This is an allowable administrative expense for the Low Moderate Housing Fund necessary for the establishment of future affordable housing units (Health and Safety Code 33334.3{e)). The November election is a statewide general election, and therefore the costs for this ballot measure will be less than if it were considered in a special election. The approval or denial of this ballot measure has no direct fiscal cost to the City beyond the cost of the actual election. The measure authorizes the City to participate in additional affordable housing projects. Approval of funding for individual housing projects will be considered by the City Council and/or Redevelopment Agency on a case- by-case basis. Prepared by: Jose Dorado, Community Development Specialist II, Community Development Department J:\COMMDEV\STAFF.REP\2006\08-01-06\Article 34\Staff Report Article 34 8-22-06.doc 2-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2006- RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $25,000 TO THE SERVICES AND SUPPLIES CATEGORY OF THE LOW/MOD HOUSING FUND TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PLACING AN ARTICLE 34 MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 34 of the California Constitution, a majority of the qualified electors of the City must approve the potential development, construction, or acquisition of affordable low income rental housing units if those units are assisted by a state public body, either financially or by supplying all or part of the labor, or otherwise; and WHEREAS, on August 8, 2006, at a joint meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, the Council! Agency directed staff to place an Article 34 ballot measure on the November 7, 2006 statewide general election; and WHEREAS, the cost associated with placing this measure on the November 7, 2006 statewide general election ballot is approximately $25;000, which is available from Low Moderate Housing Funds and is an allowable administrative expense for these Funds; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the proposed project was adequately reviewed in the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Update (FEIR 05-01). FEIR 05-01 analyzed the development of a maximum General Plan residential buildout density within the City and the maximum number of units that could be developed under the proposed ballot measure would not exceed the maximum permitted in the General Plan. Therefore, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15168(c)(2) no further environmental review or documentation is required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista that it appropriates the $25,000 to the Services and Supplies category of the Low Moderate Housing Fund from available fund balance to cover the costs associated with placing the proposed ballot measure on the November 7,2006 statewide general election ballot. Presented by Approved as to form by Ann Hix Acting Director of Community Development ~~O~~* Ann Moore Agency Counsel 2-3 PAGE 1, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 3 08/22/06 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA [A] APPROVING A PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND [B] APPROPRIATING $200,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND SUBMITTED BY: ACTING DIRECTOR OF CO UNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEM TITLE: REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR tJ/ 4/5THs VOTE: YES ~ NO D BACKGROUND The Community Development Department has been looking at new opportunities for the development of affordable housing within the City's redevelopment project areas to meet critical housing needs for the community and to advance the Redevelopment Agency's goals. Currently vacant, the former Tower Lodge Motel, located at 1501 Broadway, represents an opportunity to remove an existing blighted property and to provide new housing opportunities for predominately very low-income households. Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation (Wakeland) has been pre-qualified by staff for the redevelopment of this 1.35 acre site into an affordable family rental project with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units for households earning 30 to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). In order to determine the feasibility of this project, Wakeland must complete a number of reports, studies and analyses. On August 10, 2006, the CVRC approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Wakeland and recommended Financial Assistance for a Predevelopment Loan for Wakeland to examine feasibility of an Affordable Rental Housing Development within the Merged Redevelopment Area. A Predevelopment Loan up to $200,000 is recommended at this time. Staff is, therefore, presenting for consideration the attached Predevelopment Loan Agreement (Attachment A) for $200,000 to cover those necessary soft costs related to the feasibility analysis. 3-1 PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 08/22/06 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Agency adopt resolutions: 1) Approving the appropriation of $200,000 to the Other Expenses category of the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund from the available fund balance for a predevelopment loan to Wakeland for the development and operation of an affordable rental housing project to be located at 1501 Broadway in the City of Chula Vista; and 2) Approving and executing a Predevelopment Loan Agreement with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation and authorizing the Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency to execute said Agreement. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION On May 24, 2006, the Housing Advisory Commission recommended that the Redevelopment Agency provide financial assistance in the form of a $200,000 predevelopment loan and additional financing in an approximate amount of $5 million for the development and operation of an affordable housing development. On August 10, 2006, the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation adopted resolutions: 1) Approving and authorizing the Chair to execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation for an affordable rental project located within the Merged Redevelopment Project Area of the City of Chula Vista, and 2) Approving a recommendation that the Redevelopment Agency appropriate up to $200,000 of Redevelopment Set-Aside Funding for a predevelopment loan to Wakeland, and execute any agreements necessary. DISCUSSION Affordable Housing Requirements in a Redevelopment Area Redevelopment agencies playa vital role in the funding and production of affordable housing. Within adopted project areas, redevelopment agencies receive a higher level of 3-2 PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 08/22/06 property tax revenues that would normally be allocated to the state and other taxing entities. In exchange, the state requires that 20 percent of all of these "tax increment" revenues be set aside (Redevelopment Set-Aside) for the development of affordable housing, and funds are to be expended in proportion to the needs of very low, low and moderate income households. To ensure that these monies are in fact used for the production of affordable housing, the state requires that 15 percent of all new residential units built in an adopted project area be restricted to households of very low- and low- and moderate incomes. Based upon these requirements, of critical importance is the provision of housing opportunities specifically for very low-income households. The Council's/Agency's leadership in proactively planning for affordable housing opportunities in the redevelopment project areas is critical to meeting the Redevelopment Agency's legal obligations. The timely production of affordable units is a priority because of the nearing expiration dates of the various project areas. Development Proposal Wakeland is interested in developing approximately 40 units for an affordable, family rental project on the former Tower Lodge Motel site located at 1501 Broadway within the Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Area. It is proposed that the project will serve primarily large families (3 bedroom units) and. predominately extremely low and very low-income households (30 to 50 percent of the AMI), meeting the City's critical housing needs and the expenditure and production requirements of the Redevelopment Agency for very low income housing. Based upon FY 2006 HUD Income limits, monthly rents would average from approximately $449 to $610. Site The property located at 1501 Broadway, just north of Anita Street, currently has a closed and blighted motel on the site. The motel has a long history of community complaints, code violations and police calls for service. In 2004, Tower Lodge had the highest calls for service per room ratio in the City according to the Chula Vista Police Department, six times the median. Dating back to 1987, the motel has been issued numerous Notices of Code Violations. On April 29, 2005, the Tower Lodge Motel was posted as a substandard building, all tenants were ordered to vacate, and the owner secured the building, which has remained vacant since that time. The property has a General Plan designation of Mixed Use Residential (MUR) and is within the South Broadway District. The zoning for the property is Thoroughfare Commercial with a Precise Plan modifier (CTP) and is currently inconsistent with the General Plan designation. To implement this designation, a rezone of the property will be required to allow land uses compatible with the MUR designation (residential, retail and office). A mix of compatible and complementary land uses are envisioned for the 3-3 PAGE 4, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 08/22/06 district, with the MUR designation contemplating a mix of land uses within one development proposal/site. Development of anyone of these land uses separately could still be in keeping with the General Plan vision and policies for the district. This approach would constitute a "horizontal mixed use" and may be deemed acceptable in this area. Through the application for rezoning of the property, the development proposal and the desire to provide horizontal mixed use in this area would be evaluated for consistency with the General Plan. A map of the proposed development site is included as Attachment 2. Financial Assistance Financing and development of this project is proposed as a joint private-public partnership. Wakeland is proposing the use of Low Income Housing Tax Credit financing to support the majority ($7.1 million) of the estimated $13.8 million cost of constructing the project. At this time, staff is recommending the appropriation of a maximum of $200,000 in Redevelopment Low/Moderate Income Housing Funds to fund the predevelopment costs of the project. Predevelopment expenses are an eligible use of Redevelopment Set-Aside funding, provided that the affordable units are actually constructed. The Predevelopment Loan Agreement is attached as Attachment 1 for consideration by the Agency. The Predevelopment Loan will be made on the following loan terms: 1. No interest shall accrue upon the loan. 2. The Predevelopment Loan shall be due and payable if Wakeland and the Agency are not able to enter into a subsequent Development and Loan Agreement within the Negotiating Period as set forth in the ENA. Should Wakeland execute such agreement for the development of the site, repayment of the Predevelopment Loan shall be set forth within this Agreement. The Predevelopment Loan repayment is unsecured. 3. Loan proceeds shall be used to pay for actual and reasonable costs related to the preparation of plans, studies, and reports for the project site. As stipulated within the Agreement, Wakeland will be responsible for repayment of any and all predevelopment funds expended in relation to the project in the event that the affordable units are not constructed. If an affordable project is successfully completed, the Agency may roll the predevelopment loan into any loan that may be provided by the Agency. Pending completion of due diligence, Wakeland is estimating a remaining financing gap of $5.24 million. To close this gap, Wakeland has committed to deferring part of their 3-4 PAGE 5, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 08/22/06 fee as developer of the project. Additionally, they are anticipating a request for direct financial assistance of approximately $5,000,000 or $125,000 per unit from the Redevelopment Agency to close this financing gap. The Redevelopment Agency will consider this request at such time as a preliminary evaluation of the property and project has been completed and financing costs have been more clearly identified. Agency financial support will be essential to the successful completion of an affordable project on this site. In recent years, land and construction costs have risen dramatically. As an example, in September 2005, the City approved additional financing for the 40- unit Seniors on Broadway development due to significant cost increases, amounting to a total assistance level of approximately $90,000 per unit. Affordable housing developments are not able to adapt to higher costs. These developments are limited in their ability to generate income based upon the restricted rents. In turn, this affects Wakeland's ability to qualify for additional financing and absorb higher construction costs. With the proposed development targeting deeper affordability levels of extremely low and very low income households, the project will not be able to generate sufficient revenues to support the predevelopment and development costs. While the subsidy anticipated is high, this development provides the Agency with an opportunity to commit and expend redevelopment funds on an affordable housing development that is located in a redevelopment project area and which assists extremely low and very low income. Both of these factors are noteworthy given the Agency's requirement to provide 6 percent of the housing within Redevelopment Project Areas as affordable to very low income households (California Health & Safety Code 9 33413) and to expend its Redevelopment Low and Moderate Income Set-aside funds in relation to the community's need for very low income households and the population under the age of 65 (California Health & Safety Code 9 33334.4). ~rticle }(}()(I" Article XXXIV of the California Constitution (Article 34) requires that voter approval be obtained before any "state public body" develops, constructs or acquires a "low rent housing project". This project is applicable under Article XXXIV of the State Constitution. Proposition C, passed on April 11, 1978, authorized the development, construction and acquisition of 400 units of housing for persons of low-income in the City of Chula Vista. Currently, there are 66 units remaining as authorized under Proposition C. The restriction of the approximately 40 units will be counted towards this remaining authorization. 3-5 PAGE 6, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 08/22/06 Developer Qualification The CVRC and Agency staff are interested in establishing partnerships with quality developers who have a proven track record and understand Chula Vista's interests, history, and vision for the future. Staff has pre-qualified Wakeland based on the required qualification criteria of the CVRC and the suitability of their qualifications to the respective development site, as summarized below. For a complete developer biography and list of projects, please refer to Attachment 3. Wakeland has significant experience in developing in-fill affordable housing in redevelopment areas such as a 74-unit project ("Lillian Place") in the East Village and ("Town Square Row Homes") a 6-unit, for-sale project in downtown National City. Wakeland is well qualified and has demonstrated their desire and commitment to partner with the City and Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, to develop a project that meets the City's affordable housing objectives and to work cooperatively with the public in the design of the project. CONCLUSION As proposed, the development of affordable housing on the site will meet a critical housing shortage of rental housing for extremely low and very low income households and remove a currently blighting influence on the community. The Agency's participation will fulfill its requirements to expend its funds and produce housing for very low-income households. If predevelopment financing is approved, staff will begin working with the development team to commence the predevelopment tasks, including the pre-design public workshop. If discussions, negotiations, and tasks under the ENA process are successful, the Agency and Wakeland may consider entering into a Development Agreement or Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) for construction of the approved development project. Under a successful process, the overall timeframe for construction and completion of a development project is between 18 to 36 months from execution of the Development Agreement or OPA. DECISION MAKER CONFLICTS Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the Agency S'oard Members and has found no such holdings within 500'of the property which is the subject of this action. 3-6 PAGE 7, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 08/22/06 FISCAL IMPACT The Predevelopment Loan of $200,000 will be set aside from the available balance in Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate-Income Housing Set-aside Fund and appropriated in the Agency's Budget. Upon execution of a Development and Loan Agreement, the predevelopment loan may be incorporated into this Loan. Should the Agency not enter into a Development and Loan Agreement with Wakeland, the predevelopment loan shall be immediately due and repaid. Any repayment of the loan will be deposited into the Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-aside fund for further use in providing affordable housing programs. ATTACHMENTS 1. Predevelopment Loan Agreement 2. Map of Proposal Site 3. Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation List of Projects Prepared by: Amanda Mills, Housing Manager, Community Development Department J:\COMMDEV\STAFF.REP\2006\08-22-06\Wakeland Loan 2006.08.22.doc 3-7 ~~~ -.- ";=E"""~3fE ellY OF CHULA VISTA p I ann n g & Building Planning Division I Department Development Processing APPLICATION APPENDIX B Disclosure Statement Pursuant to Council Policy 101-01, prior to any action upon matters that will require discretionary action by the Council, Planning Commission and all other official bodies of the City, a statement of disclosure of certain ownership or financial interests, payments, or campaign contributions for a City of Chula Vista election must be filed. The following information must be disclosed: 1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the property that is the subject of the application or the contract, e.g., owner, applicant, contractor, subcontractor, material supplier. Wakeland Housing & Development Corporation is a 501(c)3 Corporation. Therefore, there are no individuals that have or will have a financial interest in it or any~of the properties it owns or will own. Wakeland has one si~red contract with a contr~(tnr nr '1Ihrnntr~rtnr. Wayne Davis Group (ArcJl,ld'tec.fit~. (1) b' , h' I' h f II' d" 'd I 'h 1 any person I entl leu pursuant to a ove IS a corporatIon or partners 'p, 1St t e names 0 a In IVI ua s Wit a $2000 investment in the business (corporation/partnership) entity. NjA - Wakeland Wayne Davis-owns 100% of Wayne Davis Group 2. 3. If any person* identified pursuant to (1) above is a non-profit organization or trust, list the names of any person serving as director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust. Loren Adams, Board Chair Lina Ericsson, Member uack Farris. Member Craiq Fukuyama, Member DOlJg Perkins, Sec:retary Art Rivera. Member Lee Winslett, Member 4, Please identify every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, or independent contractors you have assigned to represent you before the City in this matter. Ken Sauder. Wakeland Housing & Development Corp. President & CEO Ri'lrry (;et7e1 _ WAkelAnd HOlJsing & Development Corp. Senior Project Manager 5, Has any person* associated with this contract had any financial dealings with an official** of the City of Chula Vista as it relates to this contract within the past 12 months, Yes_ No~ If Yes, briefly describe the nature of the financial interest the official** may have in this contract. 6. Have you made a contribution of more than $250 within the past twelve (12) months to a current member of the Chula Vista City Council? No L Yes _If yes, which Council member? 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista California 91910 (619) 691-5101 3-8 ~v~ -.- ~~- ~~ - P I ann ng & Building Planning Division Department Development Processing cm OF CHULA VISTA APPLICATION APPENDIX 8 Disclosure Statement - Page 2 7. Have you provided more than $340 (or an item of equivalent value) to an official** of the City of Chula Vista in the past twelve (12) months? (This includes being a source of income, money to retire a legal debt, gift, loan, etc.) Yes No L If Yes, which official** and what was the nature of item provided? ~A~~ ~ fL Signature of Contractor/Applicant Date: June 22. 2006 Kenneth L. Sauder, Prp.sidp.nt type name of Contractor/Applicant Print or * Person is defined as: any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, any other county, city, municipality, district, or other political subdivision, -or any other group or combination acting as a unit. ** Official includes, but is not limited to: Mayor, Council member, Planning Commissioner, Member of a board, commission, or committee of the City, employee, or staff members. 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista California 91910 (619) 691-5101 3-9 THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND WILL BE FORMALLY SIGNED UPON APPRO V AL BY THE CITY COUNCIL ~.h~hLV1L (;U~ ~ , 0 Ann Moore . City Attorney Dated: ((lb!D{ , Predevelopment Loan Agreement by and between The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista and Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation 3-10 Attachment 1 PREDEVELOPMENTLOANAGREEMENT TIDS PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into as of August 10,2006, by and between the. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a public body, corporate and politic (the "Agency"), and WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Developer"). RECITALS The following recitals are a substantive part of this agreement: A. Agency is a public body, corporate and politic, exercising govermnental runctions and powers and organized and existing under the Community Redevelopment Law of. the State of California (Health and Safety Code Section 33000, et seq.). City is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of California. Agency and City are authorized to enter into binding agreements for th~ purpose of protecting public health, safety, and welfare. B. Agency has available funds from the Agency's Low and Moderate-Income Housing Fund which can be used for the purposes of funding the obligations of the Agency under this Agreement in accordance with the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California. C. Developer proposes to construct multifamily apartment units, affordable to extremely low and very low families at or below 50 percent of the Area Median Income ("AMI") (the "Project") on a certain parcel of land identified as 1501 Broadway in the City of Chula Vista (the "Site"). D. Pursuant to Health and Safety Coae Section 33413(b), the Agency is required to ensure that at least 15 percent of all new and substantially rehabilitated dwelling units developed within a project area under the jurisdiction of the Agency by private or public entities or persons other than the Agency shall be available at affordable housing cost to persons and families oflow or moderate income. E. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.4, Agency's expenditure of Housing Funds must be in proportion to the community's need for very low and low income housing and housing for its population under the age of 65, as specified within the City's Housing Element F. The Project i~ located within the Agency's Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Area and development and operation of the Project would benefit the Agency's redevelopment project areas by providing affordable housing for persons who currently live and work within those redevelopment project areas. Wakeland Pre development Loan Agreement Page 1 3-11 G. The Project achieves several of the City's Comprehensive Housing Plan Objectives, which are expressly noted in the Housing Element as priorities for the City. The objectives this Project serves are: (1) Pursue housing opportunities far lower income households, with attention to those who have special needs, such as extremely low and very low income households. (2) The provision of adequate rental housing opportunities and assistance to households with low and very low incomes. (3) The provision of incentives for the construction of low income housing. H. The Agency and the Developer have entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement, dated as of June 22, 2006 (the "ENA"). The ENA provides for the Deve,loper and tbe Agency to negotiate towards a mutually acceptable Development and Loan Agreement for the purpose of developing the Project. 1. Through the development and operation of the Project, Agency and Borrower desire to provide extremely low, very law, lower income households with affordable housing opportunities within the City in accordance with the Community Redevelopment Law, the Agency's redevelopment plans, and the Housing Element of the City General Plan. In order to accomplish this goal, the Agency desires to make a loan from its Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund to Developer for those costs associated with predevelopment expenses which are to be incurred during the parties' negotiation of a Development and Loan Agreement for the Project, subject to certain conditions designed to assure the implementation of the Project in accordance with the redevelopment plans, the General Plan, state and federal law, and as otherwise provided herein. , J. The Agency's making of the Agency Loan to the Developer is in the vital and best interest of the City and the health, safety, and welfare of ~ts residents, and in accord with public purposes and provisions of applicable sate and local laws. NOW, THEREFORE, the Agency and -the Developer hereby agree as follows; 1. Predevelopment Loan. Subject to Developer's perfonnance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions which are set forth herein, the Agency hereby agrees to loan to the Developer, and the Developer agrees to borrow from the Agency, the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 200,000) (the "Pre development Loan"). No interest shall accrue upon the Predevelopment Loan. 2. Disbursement of Predevelopment Loan. The proceeds of the Predevelopment Loan shall be disbursed only to pay for actual and reasonable costs related to the preparation of plans, studies and reports for the Development as more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Agency's obligation to commence disbursement of the Predevelopment Loan proceeds is subject to the fulfillment or waiver by Agency of each and all of the conditions precedent (a) through (t) inclusive, described below ('~~onditions Precedent") which are solely for the benefit Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 2 3-12 of Agency, any of which may be waived by the Agency's Executive Director in his or her sole and absolute discretion: 2a. Execution of Documents. Developer shall have executed and delivered to the Agency the Assignment of Plans, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein, the consent to the Assignment of Plans of each person or entity for which payment is sought, and any other documents required hereunder shall be executed prior to any commencement of work by the subcontractor and disbursement of any loan funds. 2b. Contract. Developer shall have provided to the Agency a signed copy of each contract between the Developer and each provider of predevelopment services to be funded hereunder, certified by the developer to be true and correct copies thereof. 2c. No default. Developer shall not be in default in any of its obligations under the terms of this Agreement or the ENA. All covenants of Developer which are required hereunder or in the ENA to be performed prior to the disbursement of the Predevelopment Loan shall have been performed by such date. 2d. Application for Payment. The Developer shall have submitted a request for payment to the Agency (the "Application for Disbursement"), at least ten (10) business days prior to the requested disbursement. The Application for Disbursement shall be completed and certified to be accurate by the Developer. The Application for Disbursement shall specifically identify the nature of each expense, and shall identify the status of completion of such item of work. Each application for Disbursement shall be accompanied by copies of paid invoices or the original invoices, if to be paid directly by the Agency, from contractors and subcontractors and any other information and documents reasonably requested by the Agency. 2e. Frequency. Agency shall not be obligated to make. disbursements more frequently than twice per month. 2f. Use of Disbursements. Developer shall use or apply all Predevelopment Loan disbursements solely for the purposes described in the Application for Disbursement pursuant to which the disbursement was made, and in accordance with all of the requirements of this Agreement. 3. Repayment of Predevelopment Loan. Should Developer and the Agency approve and execute a Development and Loan Agreement within the Negotiating Period as set forth in the ENA, such Agreement shall set forth the manner and provide for the Developer's repayment of the amount of the Predev~lopment Loan disbursed hereunder,. If the Development and Loan Agreement is not approved 6r executed within the Negotiating Period as set forth in the ENA, the Predevelopment Loan shall be immediately due and payable from any and all assets and resources legally available to the developer. Additionally, Developer shall assign to the Agency any and all of the Developer's rights in and to the plans, studies, and analyses which are funded through the Predevelopment Loan. In order to secure the Developer's obligation hereunder, the developer agrees to execute the Assignment of Plans. Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 3 3-13 4. Insurance. Developer must procure insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the perfonnance of the work under the contract and the results of that work by the Developer, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors and provide documentation of same prior to commencement or work. The insurance must be maintained for the duration of the contract. a. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage must be at least as broad as: i. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence Form CGOOOI) iL Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability, codel (any auto). lll. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance. b. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Developer must maintain limits no less than: 1. General Liability: (Including operations, products and completed operations, as applicable.) ii. Automobile Liability: ilL Workers ' Compensation Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability insurance with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit must apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit must be twice the required occurrence limit. $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury ~d property damage. Statutory $1,000,000 each accident $1,000,000 disease-policy limit $1,000,000 disease-each employee c. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either the insurer will reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as they pertain to the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or the Developer will provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration> and defense expenses. d. Other Insurance Provisions. The general liability, automobile liability> and where appropriate, the worker's compensation policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: i. rile City of ClllIla Vista, its officers, officials, employees, age/Its, and volllllteers are to be ltamed as additiollaJ i1lsureds with respect to liability arisirzg Ollt of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 4 3-14 the Developer, where applicable, and, with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Developer including providing materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. The gelleralliability additional illsured coverage 11Iust be provided ill the form of all el1dorsemellt to the Developer's insurance lIsing ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent. Specifically, tlte endorsement mllst not exclude Products / Completed Operations coverage. ii. The Developer's illSllrallCe coverage 11I1lSt be primary insurance as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers is wholly separate from the insurance of the I?eveloper and in no way relieves the Developer from its responsibility to provide insurance. lll. Each insurance policy required by this clause must be endorsed to state that coverage wil/not he ca1lceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days' prior writtell notice to the City by certified mail, return receipt requested. iv. Coverage shall 1l0t extend to allY indemllity coverage for tlte active negligence of the additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured would be invalid under Subdivision (b) of Section 2782 of the Civil Code. v. Developer's insurer will provide a Waiver of Sllbrogatioll in favor of the City for each required policy providing coverage during the life of this contract. e. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with licensed insurers admitted to transact business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A V. If insurance is placed with a surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the State of California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESL!) with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A X. Exception may be made for the State Compensation Fund when not specifically rated. f. Verification of Coverage. Developer shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on insurance industry forms, provided those endorsements conform to the contract requirements. All certificates alld endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work comin~nces. The City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements evidencing the coverage required by these specifications. g. Subcontractors. Developer must include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 5 3-15 coverage for subcontractors are subject to all of the requirements included in these specifications. 5. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Developer shall indemnify, hold harmless, protect, and defend, with attorney(s) reasonably acceptable to the Agency, the Agency and its officers, elected and appointed boards and officials, employees, representatives and agents, from and against any and all liability, damages, costs, losses, claims and expenses, suits, actions, proceedings and judgments, including without limitation, reasonable attorney fees and court costs" however caused, resulting directly or indirectly from or connected with the Development, the Site andlor the approval of or the performance under this Agreement alleged by third parties to be the result of or related to errors, omissions, or misconduct by Developer or its contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees or other persons action on its behalf, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the Agency, or its officers, boards, officials, employees representative or agents. This indemnity obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a third party challenge to the validity of ' this Agreement, Developer shall have the option to terminate this Agreement in lieu ofits indemnity obligation. 6. Compliance with Laws. The Developer for itself and its obligations hereunder in conformity with aU applicable laws, including without limitation all provisions of the City Municipal Code, all applicable environmental laws, all state and federal fair housing laws, and all applicable disabled and handicapped access requirements, including without limitation the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101, et seq., Government Code Section 4450, et seq., Government Code Section 11135, et seq., and the Unruh Civil Rights Act, Civil Code Section 51, et seq. 7. Nondiscrimination. Developer for itself and its successors and assigns, agrees that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation' of any person or group of persons, on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry in the leasing, subleasing, rental, transferring, use, occupancy" tenure, .or enjoyment of the Site nor shall the Developer or any person claiming under or through the Developer establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use, or occupancy, of tenants, leases, sublessees, subtenants, contractors or vendess in the Site. 8. Condition of the Site. Developer shall take all necessary precautions to prevent the release into the Site of Hazardous Materials (as defined below). Such precautions shall include compliance with all Government Requirements (as defmed below) with respect to Hazardous Materials. In addition to any and all other indemnities, Developer shall indemnify, defend and hold Agency harmless from and against any claim, action, suit, proceeding, loss, cost, damage, liability, deficiency, fine, penalty, punitive damage, or expense (including, without limitation, attorney's fees), resulting from, arising out of, or based upon (i) the release from the Site, use on the site, generation on the Site, discharge from the Cite, storage on the Site, disposal on or from the Site, or transportation to or from the Site, of any Hazardous Materials during the term of this Agreement, which is caused by the Developer or its officers, employees or agents, or eii) the Wakeland Pre development Loan Agreement Page 6 3-16 violation, or alleged violation, of any statute, ordinance, order, rule, regulation, permit, judgment or license relating to the use, generation, release, discharge, storage, disposal or transportation of Hazardous materials on, under, in or about, to or from, the Site, which is cause by the Developer or its officers, employees, or agents. This indemnity shall include, without limitation, any damage, liability, fine, penalty, cost or expense arising from or out of any claim, action, suit or proceeding, including injunctive, mandamus, equity or action at law, for personal injury (including sickness, disease or death), tangible or intangible property damage, compensation for lost wages, business income, profits or otber economic loss, damage to the natural resources or the environment, nuisance, contamination, leak, spill, release or other adverse effect on the environment. For the purposes of this Agreement, "Governmental Requirements" means all laws, ordinances, statutes, code, rules, regulations, orders, and decrees of the United States, the State of C-alifornia, San Diego County, the City of Chula Vista, or any other political subdivision in which the Site is located, and of any other political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality exercising jurisdiction over the Developer or the Site. For the purposes oftrus Agreement, "Hazardous Materials" means any substance, material, or ate which is or becomes regulated by any local governmental authority, the County, the State of California, regional governmental authority, or the United States Government, including, but not limited to, any material or substance which is (i) defined as a "hazardous waste," "extremely hazardous waste," or "restricted hazardous waste" under Section 25115, 25117 or 25122.7, or listed pursuant to Section 25140 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5 (Hazardous Waste Control Law), (ii) defined as a "hazardous substance" under Section 25316 of the California Health and Safety Code, division 20, chapter 6.8 (Carpenter-Presley- Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act), (Ui) defined as a "hazardous material," "hazardous substance," or "hazardous waste" under Section 25501 oftbe California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95 (Hazardous Materials Release Response Plaris and Inventory), (iv) defined as a "hazardous substance" under Section 25281 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.7 (Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances), (v) petroleum, (vi) friable asbestos, (vii) polychlorinated byphenyls, (viii) methyl tertiary butyl ether, (ix) listed under Article 9 or defined as "hazardous" or "extremely hazardous" pursuant to Article 11 of title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Division 4, ex) designated as "bazardous substances" pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 913 I 7), (xi) defined as a "hazardous waste" pursuant to Section 1004 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 V.S.C. 96901 et seq. (42 D.S.C. 96903), or (xii) defined as "hazardous substances" pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive Envirorunental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, .42 U.S.C. 96901 et seq. Notwithstanding the forgoing, "Hazardous Materials" shall not include such products in quantities as are customarily use in construction, maintenance, rehabilitation or management of residentiat" 1ievelopments or associated buildings and grounds, or typically used in residential activities in a manner. typical of other comparable residential developments, or substance commonly ingested by a significant population living within the Development, including without limitation alcohol, aspirin, tobacco and saccharine. 9. Liens and Stop Notices. Developer shall use its best efforts to prevent any lien or stop notice from being place on the Site of the Development or any part thereof. If a claim of a lien or Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 7 3-17 stop notice is given or recorded affecting the Site the Developer shall within thirty (30) days of such recording or service: a. pay and discharge the same; or b. effect the release thereof by recording and delivering to Agency a surety bond in sufficient form and amount, or otherwise; or c. provide Agency with indemnification from a title insurance company reasonably acceptable to the Agency against such lien or other assurance whlch Agency deems, in its sole discretion, to be satisfactory for the payment of such lien or bonded stop notice and for the full and continuous protection of Agency from the effect of Agency from the effect of such lien or bonded stop notice. - 10. Developer's Representations and Warranties. Developer represents and warrants to Agency as follows: a. Authority. Developer has full right, power and lawful authority to undertake all obligations as provided herein, and the execution, performance and delivery of this Agreement by Developer has been fully authorize by all requisite actions on the part of the Developer. The parties who have executed this Agreement on behalf of Developer are authorized to bind Developer by signature hereto. b. Litigation. To the best of the Developer's knowledge, there are no actions, suits, material claims, legal proceedings, or any other proceedings affecting the Developer or any parties affiliated with Developer, at law on in equity before any court or governmental agency, domestic or foreign, which if adversely determined, would materially impair the right or ability of Developer to execute or.perform its obligations under this Agreement or any docwnents required herby to be executed by Developer, or . which would materially adversely affect the financial condition of Developer or any parties affiliated with Developer. c. No Conflict. To the best of the Developer's knowledge, Developer's execution, delivery, and performance of its obligations under this Agreement will not constitute a . default or a breach under any contract, agreement or order to which Developer or any parties affiliated with Developer is a party or by which it is bound. d. No Bankruptcy. No attachment, execution proceedings, assignments for the benefit of creditors, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership or other proceedings have be~n flied or are pending or threatened against the Developer or any parties affiliated with Developer, nor are any of such proceedings contemplated by Developer or any parties with Developer. e. Notice of Changed Conditions. Developer shall, upon learning of any fact or condition which would cause any warranties and representations in this Section 10 not to be true in any material respect,jmmediately give written notice of such fact or condition Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 8 3-18 to Agency. Such exceptiones) to a representation shall not be deemed breach of Developer hereunder, but shall constitute an exception which Agency shall have the right to approve or disapprove. If Agency elects to disburse the Predevelopment Loan to the Developer following disclosure of such information, Developer's representations and warranties contained herein shall be deemed to have been made as of the date of the disbursement of the Predevelopment Loan, subject to such exceptiones). If following the disclosure of such information the Developer fails to cure such matter within the time set forth in Section 11 hereof for the cure of defaults, Agency may elect in its sole and exclusive discretion to terminate this Agreement by 'Nritten notice to the Developer. 11. Prohibition Against Assignment and Transfer. Agency would not have entered into this Agreement but for Developer's unique qualifications and experience. Therefore, Developer's rights and obligations under this Agreement may not be assigned, whether voluntarily, involuntarily, or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of Agency in its sole discretion. Upon the occurrence of any change, whether voluntary or involuntary, in membership, ownership, management or control of the Developer (other than such changes occasioned by the death or incapacity of any individual) that has not been approved by the Agency, prior to the time of such change, the Agency may terminate this Agreement, without liability, by sending written notice of termination to Developer. If Agency exercises said right to terminate, all funds shall be immediately due and payable. 12. Remedies for Default. A failure by either party to perform any action or covenant required by this Agreement, within the time periods provided herein following notice and failure to cure as described hereafter, constitutes a "Default" under this Agreement. A party claiming a Default shall give written notice of Default to the other party specifying the Default complained of. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the claimant shall not institute any proceeding against any other party, and the other party shall not be in Default if such party cures such default within thirty (30) days from receipt of such notice. However, in the event that such . Default is of such a nature that it cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (3) days from receipt of such notice, the claimant shall not institute any proceeding against the other party, and the other party shall not be in Default is such party iInmediately upon receipt of such notice. with due diligence. commences to cure, correct or remedy such failure or delay and completes such cure, correction or remedy with diligence as soon as reasonably possible thereafter. 13. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement if the other party has materially defaulted in its obligations herein set forth, and the terminating party has provided defaulting party with written notification of such determination, and the defaulting party has refused to cure same as set; f6rth above. Each party shall also have the right to terminate this Agreement in the event that Agency or Developer determines that (a) the Project is infeasible or not in the public interest; or (b) the parties reach an impasse in their negotiation of the Development and Loan Agreement which cannot be resolved after good faith efforts. Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 9 3-19 14. Institution of Legal Actions. In addition to any other rights or remedies and subject to the restrictions otherwise set forth in this Agreement, either party may institute and action at law or equity to seek specific performance of the terms of this Agreement, or to cure, correct or remedy any Default, to recover damages for any Default, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purpose of this Agreement. Legal actions must be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of San Diego, State of California located in the City of Chula Vista.. 15. Acceptance of Service of Process. In the event that any legal action is commenced by the Developer against Agency, service of process on Agency shall be made by personal service upon the Secretary or executive Directory of Agency or in such other manner as may be provided by law. In the event that any legal action is commenced by Agency against the Developer, service of process shall be made in such a manner as may be provided by law and shall be effective whether served inside or outside California. - 16. Rights and Remedies Are Cumulative. E~cept as otherwise expressly stated in this Agreements, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative, and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same Default or any other Default by the other party. 17. Inaction Not a Waiver of Default. Any failures or delays by either party in asserting any of its rights and remedies as to any Default shall not operate as a waiver of any default or of any such rights or remedies, or deprive either such party of its right to statute and maintain such actions or proceeding which it may deem necessary to protect, assert or enforce any such rights or remedies. 18. Applicable Law. The laws of the State of California shall gove~ the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement. 19. Attorney's Fees. In any action between the parties to interpret, enforce, reform, modify, rescind, or otherwise in connection with any of the term or provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in the action shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief to which it might be entitled, whether legal or equitable, its actual and reasonable costs and expenses including, without limitation, litigation costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each such party shall bear its own legal cost$ incurred in connection with the negotiation, approval, and execution ofthis Agreement. 20. General Provisions. a. Notices, riethands and Communications Between Parties. Any approval, disapproval, demand, document or other notice ("Notice") which either party may desire to give to the other party under this Agreement must be in writing and may be given either by (i) personal service, (ii) delivery by reputable document delivery service such as Federal Express that provides a receipt showing date and time of deliver, or (iii) mailing in the United States mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, --- Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 10 3-20 addressed to the address of the party as set forth below, or at any other address as that party may later designate by Notice: To Agency: Agency's Address for Notice: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista Community Development Department Attn: Director of Community Development Copy to: City Attorney 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Telephone: (619) 691-5047 Fax: (619)476-5310 To Developer: Developer's Address for Notice: Kenneth Sauder Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation 625 Broadway, Ste. 1000 San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone: 619-235-2296 Fax: 619-235-5386 Any written notice, demand or communication shall be deemed received immediately upon receipt; provide, however, that refusal to accept delivery after reasonable attempts thereto shall constitute receipt. Any notices attempted to be delivered to an address from which the receiving party has moved without notice shall be effective on the third day from the date of the attempted delivery or deposit in the United States mail. b. Non-Liability of Officials and Employees of Agency and City. No member, official, officer or employee of Agency of the City of Chu1a Vista shall be personally liable to the Developer, or any successor in interest, in the event of any Default or breach by Agency or for ~y amount which may become due to the Developer or its successors, or on any obligations under the terms of this Agreement. The City is not a party to this Agreement and shall have no obligations hereunder. c. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts which, when signed by all parties, shall constitute a binding agreement. This Agreement is executed in three (3) originals, each of which is deemed to be an original. Wakeland Pre development Loan Agreement Page 11 3-21 d. Integration. This Agreement, together with the ENA, contains the entire understanding between parties relating to the Predevelopment Loan contemplated by this Agreement. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understanding, representations and statements, oral or written, related to the Predevelopment Loan are merged in this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is entering this Agreement base solely upon the representation set forth herein and upon each party's own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems material. e. No Waiver. A waiver by either party of a breach of any of the covenants, conditions or agreement under this Agreement to be performed by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or other covenants, agreements, restrictions or conditions of this Agreement. f. Modifications. Any alteration, change, or modification of or to this Agreement, in order to become effective, shall be made in writing and in each instance signed on behalf of each party. g. Severability. If any term, provision, condition, covenant of this Agreement or its application to any party or circumstances shall be held, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable,the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of the tenn, provisions, condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. h. Legal Advice. Each party represents and warrants to the other the following: they have carefully read this Agreement, and in signing this Agreement, they do so with full knowledge of any right which they may have; they have received independent legal advice from their respective legal counsel as to the matters set forth in this Agreement, or have knowingly chosen not to consult legat counsel as to the matters set forth in this Agreement; and, they have freely signed this Agreement without any reliance upon any agreement, promise, statement or representation by or on behalf of the other party, or their respective agents, employees, or attorneys, except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, and without duress or coercion, whether economic or otherwise. i. Time of Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to the performance by the parties of each and every obligation and condition of this Agreement. j. Cooperation. Each party shall cooperate with the other in this transaction and, in that regard, sign any and all documents which may be reasonably necessary, helpful, or appropriate to canj c5ut the purposes and intent of this Agreement including, but not limited to, releases or additional agreements. k. Definitions. Any terms used in this Agreement but not separately defined herein shall have the meaning given to such terms in the ENA. [NEXT P~.9E IS SIGNATURE PAGE] Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 12 3-22 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date specified herein. "AGENCY" REDEVELOPNIENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a public body, corporate and politic By: Stephen C. Padilla, Chair ATTEST: Dana M. Smith, Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ann Moore, Agency Attorney "BORRO'NER" WAKELAND HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION a Califo Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation B)" i cL~ 'Kenneth L. Sauder, President and CEO Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 13 3-23 EXHIBIT "A" Exclusive Negotiating Agreement TimelinelBudget ALTA Survey Site Feasibility Study Soils Report Phase I Environmental Phase II Environmental (if necessary) Preliminary Civil Engineering Analysis Site Adequacy PubHc Workshop #1 Entitlement Applications Project Description, Site Plans and Elevations Zoning Amendment Environmental Review Project Development Schedule Housing Advisory Commission Agency Funding Application Agency Funding Workshop #2 Final Site Plans and Elevations Developer to obtain a AL T A Survey on the subject Property Developer to perform a Site Feasibility Study on the subject Property Developer to obtain a Soils Report on the subject Property Developer to obtain a Phase I Environmental on the subject Property Developer to obtain a Phase I1 Environmental on the subject Property (if necessary) Developer to perform a Preliminary Civil Engineering Analysis on the subject Property Developer shall provide written determination of whether the subject Property is physically suitable for development taking into account regulatory and environmental conditions that are deemed relevant Developer to conduct a pre-design workshop to gather input from the public and stakeholders on the design parameters and framework for the subject Property Completed Within 150 Days of ENA Execution $25,000 Developer to submit applications for Initial Study and Rezone Developer to submit project description, preliminary site plans and elevations based on pre-design review with staff and public input received at Public Workshop #1 City shall initiate an amendment, to the zoning on the site to aiiow an all residential, multi~family development City shall initiate the environmental review of the project Developer to submit projected timeline and schedule for the construction of the proposed development Developer to present project proposal to the Housing Advisory Commission Developer to submit application for Agency funding on the subject property Agelfcy to decide on funding commitment for project (need 30 days between application and Agency meeting) Within 180 Da S orENA Execution Developer to Workshop to present proposed development Within 210 Days arENA Execution Developer to Final site plans and elevations $50,000 Exhibit A - Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement Page 1 3-24 MILESTONE DESCRIPTION Agency Contribution Final Pro Forma Developer to submit final pro forma based on revised site plans and elevations Funding Partners and Developer to Identification of lenders and fmancing commitment Structure Environmental City to issue environmental and zoning approvals Review Within 240 Days of ENA E.xecution I CYRC Presentation Developer to present development proposal and Affordable Housing Agreement for review and consideration. CYRC adopts advisory recommendations for Agency and/or Council consideration. Redevelopment Developer to present development proposal to Agency for final review and - Agency consideration. Within 300 Davs of ENA Execution r $100,000 Funding Application Developer to prepare and submit outside funding applications Project Design Developer to complete construction draw.ings based on pre-design review with staff and public input received at Public Workshops Exhibit A - Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement 3-25 Page 2 EXHIBIT "R" ASSIGNMENT OF PLANS The undersigned, WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Developer"), as of this 1 Olh day of August, 2006, hereby assigns to the REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a public body, corporate and politic ('"Agency"), all of its rights, title and interest in and to: 1. All architectural, design, engineering and development agreements, and any and all amendments, modifications, supplements, addenda and general conditions thereto (collectively, "Architectural Agreements"); and, - 2. All plans and specifications, shop drawings, working drawings, amendments, modifications, changes, supplements, general conditions and addenda thereto (collectively "Plans and Specifications") heretofore or hereafter entered into or prepared by any architect, engineer or other person or entity (collectively "Architect"), for or on behalf of Developer in connection with the development of the multifamily housing project (the "Project") referenced in the Predevelopment Loan Agreement" between Developer and Agency dated as of August 10, 2006. The Plans and Specifications, as of the date hereof, include, but are not limited to: ALTA Survey, site feasibility study, soils report, environmental reports, preliminary civil engineering analysis, and those which Developer has heretofore, or with hereafter deliver to Agency. The Architectural Agreements include, but are not limited to: site plans and architectural elevations and those which Developer has heretofore, or will hereafter deliver to Agency. This Assignment of Plans ("Assignment") constitutes a present and absolute assignment to Agency as of the Effective Date; provided, however, Agency conferes upon Developer the right to enforce the terms of the Architectural Agreements .and Developer's right to the Plans and Specifications so long as the Predevelopment Loan has not become due and payable. Upon the date that the Predevelopment loan becomes due and payable, the Agency may, in its sole discretion, give notice to Architect of its intent to enforce the rights of Developer under the Architectural Agreements and of its rights to the Plans and Specifications and may initiate or participate any legal proceedings respecting the enforcement of said rights. Developer acknowledges that by accepting this Assignment, Agency does not assume any of Developer's obligations under the Architectural Agreements or with respect to the Plans and Specifications. Developer represents and warrants to Agency, as of the date hereof, that: (a) all Architectural Agreements entered into by Developer are in full force and effect and are enforceable in accordance with their terms and no default , or event which would constitute a default after notice or the passage of time, or both, exists with respect to said Architectural Agreements; (b) all copies of the Architectural Agreements and Plans and Specifications delivered to Agency are complete and correct; and (c) Developer has not assigned any of its rights under the Architectural Agreements or with respect to the Plans and Specifications. Exhibit B - Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement 3-26 Page 1 Developer agrees: (a) to pay and perform aU obligations of Developer under the Architectural Agreements; (b) to enforce the payment and performance of all obligations of any other person or entity under the Architectural Agreements; (c) not to modify the existing Architectural Agreements nor to enter into any future Architectural Agreements without Agency's prior written approval, except as otherwise may be pennitted in the Predevelopment Loan Agreement; and (d) not to further assign, for security or any other purpose, its rights under the Architectural Agreements or with respect to the Plans and Specifications without Agency's prior written consent. This Assignment secures payment and performance by Developer of all obligations of Developer under the Predevelopment Loan Agreement. This Assignment is supplemental by any applicable provisions of the Predevelopment Loan Agreements and said provisions are incorporate~ herein by reference. This Assignment shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, and Developer consents to the jurisdiction of any State Court with the State of California having proper venue for the filling and maintenance of any action arising hereof under and agrees that the prevailing party in any such action shall be entitled, in addition to any other recovery, to reasonable attorney's fees and costs. This Assignment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, assigns, and successor's in interest of Developer and Agency. The attached Architects/Engineer's consent(s) is/are incorporated by reference. "DEVELOPER" By: WAKELAND HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT CORPORA nON, a. California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation I- -d-c-, Kenneth 1. Sauder, President and CEO. '-- o -of-ubi Date: Exhibit B - Wakeland Pre development Loan Agreement 3-27 Page 2 Signature Page Continued "AGENCY" REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a public body, corporate and politic By: Stephen C. Padilla, Chair Date: ATTEST: Dana M. Smith, Secretary ~.~.- Exhibit B - Wakeland Predevelopment Loan Agreement 3-28 Page 3 ATTACHMENT 2 lOCATION MAP 1501 Broadway 3-29 Attachment 3 WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TOWN SQUARE ROWHOMffiS · Town Square Rowhomes is located in tJ+e "Brick Row" Neighbbrhood at 9th Street and "A" Avenue in National City-: · Town Square Row Homes is a new construction project of 6 detached homes. The homes were sold to families earning approximately 90% area median income. Two units are income restricted at 120% -area median income. · The development is in the Redevelopment Area of National City, and is consistent with the objective of the City's Redevelopment Plan - to promote home ownership. · The units are appro~ately 1,500 square feet, three bedrooms and three baths. i · Each unit is based on a three story neo- Victorian design that includes a large room for a ground level business use, if desired by the owner. · The property was developed by Town Square Rowhomes, LLC. · Sources of funds for the development are Low-Income Housing Fund, National City Community Development Commission, with conventional take-out financing being offered to the homeowners through Wells Fargo Bank. 3-30 Construction began in July 2001. and was comnleted in June )()n') -"";, WAKELAND HOUSING AND DKVELOPlVIENT CORPORATION BEYER COURTYARDS ....-r , ;/ · Located at 3300 Beyer Blvd in San Ysidro. · New construction development of 60 units, ;primarily targeting very -low income households. ,~ · 2 and 3 bedroom rental units. · Financing sources are Bonds and 3% Tax CreditS. · Construction was recently completed in April 2006. .1 3-31 WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOP:M:ENT CORPORATION L~LIAN'S PLACE · Located at 1401 J Street in Dovmtown San Diego. · 4 story (on J Street) and 3 Story new structures, plus a rehabilitated historic 2 story building (on the comer of 14th and 1), surrounding a series of connected courtyards and recreation spaces. · 74 units with a planned unit mix as follows; 23 one bedroom, 27 twq bedroom, 23 three bedroom and 1 manager's unit. Three of the. 3 bedroom units will befthree stqry townhomes, suitable as a live (work environment, targeted to 110% AMI households. · A community center will include the property manager's office, a computer learning center and and other resident services activities. · A separate room will be set-aside to show an exhibit commemorating the history of the site (to be open to the public on a scheduled basis) · Lillian Place is a joint venture between Wakeland and Interfaith Housing Assistance Corporation. : : · Financing sources are ~e City of San Diego (NOF A funding), 9% tax credits, Affordable Housing Program funding, Wells Fargo Bank construction loan, CCRC permanent fmancing. · Construction began in November 2004 and is expected to be completed by Summer 2006. 3-32 RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2006- RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VIST A APPROVING [A] A PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VIST A AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND [B] APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND FOR THE PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN TO WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 33334.2 and 33334.6 authorize and direct the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista (the "Agency") to expend a certain percentage of all taxes which are allocated to the Agency pursuant to Section 33670 for the purposes of increasing, improving and preserving the community's supply of low and moderate income housing available at affordable housing cost to persons and families of low- and moderate-income, lower income, and very low income; and WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law the Agency has established a Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund (the "Housing Fund"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.2(e), in carrying out its affordable housing activities, the Agency is authorized to provide subsidies to or for the benefit of very low income and lower income households, or persons and families of low or moderate income, to the extent those households cannot obtain housing at affordable costs on the open market, and to provide financial assistance for the construction and rehabilitation of housing which will be made available at an affordable housing cost to such persons; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 33413(b), the Agency is required to ensure that at least 15 percent of all new and substantially rehabilitated dwelling units developed within a project area under the jurisdiction of the Agency by private or public entities or persons other than the Agency shall be available at affordable housing cost to persons and families of low or moderate income; and WHEREAS, Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation ("Developer") proposes to construct an affordable rental housing development targeting predominately extremely low and very low households at 50 percent or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) to be located at 1501 Broadway within the Merged Chula Vista Project Area ("Project"); and 3-33 RDA Resolution No. 2006- Page 2 WHEREAS, in order to carry out and implement the Redevelopment Plan for the Agency's redevelopment projects and the affordable housing requirements and goals thereof, the Agency and City propose to enter into an Agency Predevelopment Loan Agreement (the "Predevelopment Loan Agreement") with the Developer, pursuant to which the Agency would make a predevelopment loan to the Developer (the "Predevelopment Loan"), and the Developer would agree to develop the Project for occupancy of all apartment units in the Project to very low and lower income households and rent those units at an affordable housing cost; and WHEREAS, the Agency Predevelopment Loan Agreement will leverage the investment of the Agency and City by requiring the Developer to obtain additional financing for the construction and operation of the Project through such resources as "9% Tax Credits" to be generated by the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project is located within the Agency's Merged Chula Vista Redevelopment Project Area and development and operation of the Project pursuant to the Agency Agreement would benefit the Agency's redevelopment project areas by providing affordable housing for persons who currently live and work within those redevelopment project areas; and WHEREAS, the Agency has adopted an Implementation Plan pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33490, which sets forth the objective of providing housing to satisfy the needs and desires of various age, income and ethnic groups of the community, and which specifically provides for the rehabilitation of rental housing units through Agency assistance; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defmed under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary; and WHEREAS, the Agency Agreement furthers the goals of the Agency to facilitate the creation of affordable housing which will serve the residents of the neighborhood and the City as set forth in the Implementation Plan; and WHEREAS, the Agency have duly considered all terms and conditions of the proposed Agency Loan Agreement and believes that this Loan Agreement is in the best interests of the Agency and the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, and in accord with the public purposes and provisions of applicable State and local law requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VIST A DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Agency hereby finds that the use of funds from the Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund pursuant to the Predevelopment Loan Agreement, to 3-34 RDA Resolution No. 2006- Page 3 facilitate the development and operation of real property will be of benefit to the Agency's redevelopment project areas for the reasons set forth above. Section 2. The Agency hereby approves [A] A Predevelopment Loan Agreement in substantially the form presented to the Agency, subject to such revisions as may be made by the Agency Executive Director/City Manager or his designee subject to the review and approval of the Agency/City Attorney, with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation for the development of an affordable rental housing development located at 1501 Broadway and; [B] appropriation of $200,000 from the unappropriated balance in the Low And Moderate Income Housing Fund for said Predevelopment Loan to Wakeland. PRESENTED BY APPROVED AS TO FORM BY Ann Hix Assistant Director of Community Development ~C~fvLeGoJ4z' ~ Ann oore Agency Attorney 3-35