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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCVRC Agenda Packet 2006/09/14 . .. CORPORATION CHULA VISTi\ Council Chambers Table NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor/Chair has called and will convene a Special Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista on Thursday, September 14, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., to be held in the Council Chambers, located at 276 Fo u~ J'Ave nue, Chula ~Vista California to consider an item on this_agegndil! /' ~ (~1/ / r / I / '/// /'~ . " i L., /- _ _ r. f::/C-- ~ Stephen C. Padilla, Chair REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, September 14, 2006, 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 276 FOURTH AVENUE CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 CALL TO ORDER CVRC ROLL CAll Board Members Castaneda, Chavez, Desrochers, Lewis, McCann, Paul, Rindone, Rooney and Chairman Padilla REDEVElOPMENT AGENCY ROll CALL Agency Members Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Chair Padilla CITY COUNCIL ROll CAll Council Members Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Mayor Padilla PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 and 2) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC approve the minutes of August 10, 2006 and August 26, 2006. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Memorandum from Director Castaneda requesting an excused absence from the CVRC meeting of July 13, 2006. b. Memorandum from Director Lewis requesting an excused absence from the CVRC meeting of August 10,2006. c. Memorandum from Vice Chair McCann requesting an excused absence from the CVRC meeting of August 10, 2006. d. Memorandum from Director Desrochers requesting an excused absence from the CVRC meetings of September 11 and September 14,2006. Staff recommendation: That the CVRC excuse the absences. PUBLIC COMMENTS ACTION ITEMS 3. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE REDEVElOPMENT AGENCY BYLAWS TO CHANGE ITS REGULAR MEETING DATE AND TIME AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL, NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES In 1993, the Redevelopment Agency amended its bylaws to change the date and time of its regular meetings to correspond with the City Council regular meetings. Many actions of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation involve advisory recommendations to the Agency on non-delegable matters requiring final action by the Agency Board. The proposed amendments to the Agency bylaws would allow the Agency and CVRC to meet on the same night and be able to take all necessary actions at the same meeting. Staff Recommendation: That the Redevelopment Agency adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVElOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE REDEVElOPMENT AGENCY BYLAWS TO CHANGE ITS REGULAR MEETING DATE AND TIME AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL, NON- SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES Page 2 of 4 CVRC - Agenda - 09/14/06 4. CONSIDERATION OF THE DISSOLUTION OF THE TOWN CENTRE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (TCPAC) The Town Centre Project Area Committee (TCPAC) was established under the California Health and Safety Code, in 1976, when the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area was adopted. After the TCPAC's three-year, state-mandated term expired, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency maintained the TCPAC by local policy and redefined its role and functions as a broader, local advisory group that made recommendations on redevelopment projects in Town Centre I, in addition to acting as the Parking Place Commission for the Downtown Parking District. Recently the Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) was established through the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC) and will serve as an advisory body that will have broad community representation and will provide recommendations to the CVRC on projects in all redevelopment project areas, including Town Centre I. To avoid multiple committees with similar functions, and to provide a clear and consistent process of public participation through the RAC, staff recommends the dissolution of the TCPAC. Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC adopt the following resolution (4.a.): a. RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVElOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVE THE DISSOLUTION OF THE TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE That the City Council and Redevelopment Agency adopt resolution (4.b.): b. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE 5. CVRC WEBSITE UPDATE Staff will provide a verbal report to the Board on the recent launch of the new CVRC website. Staff Recommendation: No action is needed at this time by the City Council, Redevelopment Agency or Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation. Page 3 of 4 CYRC - Agenda - 09/14/06 6. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS a. Request to change meeting date(s) and time(s). b. Report on the first Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting 7. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS 8. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Announcements of actions taken in Closed Session shall be made available by noon on Friday following the CVRe, City Council and RDA 10int Meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7) 9. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Assessor Parcel No. 568-043-1400 (0.54-acre vacant site located at 240 Landis Avenue on the northwest corner of Landis Avenue and Davidson Street) Negotiators: Redevelopment Agency: Ann Hix, Eric Crockett, Rick Ryals, Elizabeth Hull Property Owner: Ulysses Lepe, Century 21 Commercial Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiators 10. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957(b) Scheduling interviews for Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency/Chief Executive Officer of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation. ADJOURNMENT The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation will adjourn to its next regularly scheduled meeting on September 28, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. The City Council and Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to their next regularly scheduled meetings on September 19, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a CVRe meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings and five days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the Community Development Department for specific information at (619) 691-S047, or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) at (619) 585- 5655. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Page 4 of 4 CVRe - Agenda - 09114/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 10, 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 of the City of Chula Vista, was called to order at 6:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. CVRC ROLL CALL PRESENT: Directors Castaneda, Chavez, Desrochers, Paul, Rindone, and Rooney ABSENT: Directors Lewis, McCann and Chairman Padilla REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency Members Castaneda, Chavez, and Rindone ABSENT: Agency Member McCann and Chairman Padilla ALSO PRESENT: Interim Executive Director Thomson, Deputy City Attorney III Shirey, Acting Community Development Director Hix, Redevelopment Manager Crockett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I and 2) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 13, 2006 Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC approve the minutes of July 13, 2006. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memorandum from Chairman Padilla requesting an excused absence from the CVRC meeting of August 10,2006. Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC excuse the absence. ACTION: Director Desrochers offered Consent Calendar Items I and 2. Director Castaneda, seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0-3, with Directors Lewis, McCann and Chairman Padilla absent. 1 - 1 PUBLIC COMMENTS Kevin O'Neill, stated he had been working with Community Development on three projects and that he had held off on submitting the projects while awaiting approval of the General Plan and the Urban Core Specific Plan. The FAR (floor area ratio) on the Corridor Subdistricts of the Specific Plan is the primary issue. He inquired how it would be determined who reviews projects if a project is in the Urban Core Specific Plan area, but not in a Redevelopment area. For example, if a pipeline project is submitted now for DRC review with fees, and the Urban Core Specific Plan is adopted before a building permit is issued, would the prior zoning requirements apply? Acting Chairman Rindone noted that the role of the Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) is to provide a review and recommendation to the CVRC; however, the CVRC makes the final decision. He further noted, the RAC would be formed at its first meeting scheduled for September 7. Acting Chairman Rindone requested Community Development staff continue to work with Mr. O'Neill regarding the FAR issue, and if a referral is needed, requested that the City Attorney's office adjudicate regarding the processing guidelines. ACTION ITEMS 3. CONSIDERATION OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT AREA - (continued from the meeting of July 13,2006) 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. Acting Community Development Director Hix introduced Housing Manager Mandy Mills. Ms. Mills provided an overview of the staff report, including a description of the proposed site, developer qualification process, the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA), which includes a rezone allowing an all residential project in a mixed-use area, and the predevelopment loan agreement. Ms. Mills concluded that some of the goals the project would meet are removing a current blighting influence, assisting to satisfy the Agency's low/mod funding requirements, and providing very low income units to satisfy the Agency's inclusionary requirement. Ken Sauder, President and CEO of Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation, stated Wakeland is looking forward to working with the City. He described their organization as having over 5,000 units in their portfolio, working statewide with a number of for-profit developers, and have done a number of projects on their own. He then provided examples of some their current projects. Mr. Sauder also noted that their Board of Directors is actively involved in affordable housing and banking, and they understand non-profit management. Furthermore, Wakeland looks forward to meeting with the community, through workshops, to obtain their input regarding this project. 1 - 2 Page 2 - CVRCIRDA Minutes :a.gov August 10,2006 Acting Chairman Rindone pointed out that if approved, the City would receive a double benefit, as not only does the proposed project address the City's affordable housing challenge, it will also help eliminate a blighting condition among budget motels. Staff Recommendation: The CVRC adopt the following resolutions (3.a.) and (3.b.) ACTION: Director Desrochers offered Resolution Nos. 2006-033 and 2006-034, headings read, texts waived. a. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-033, 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 CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-034, 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 b. Director Castaneda supported the project and noted that, in addition to the double benefit Acting Chairman Rindone mentioned, it is also a benefit to the Southwest area. The motion carried 6-0-3, with Directors Lewis, McCann and Chairman Padilla absent. Due to the absence of Agency member McCann and Chairman Padilla, Acting Chairman Rindone continued Redevelopment Agency Item 3c to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting of August 22, 2006. The Redevelopment Agency adopt resolution (J.e.): 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 OPERA nON 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 Page 3 - CVRCIRDA Minutes 1-3 August 10, 2006 .gov UNAPPROPRlATED BALANCE IN THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND FOR THE PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN TO WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 4. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENTS (ENA) WITH CITYMARK DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR SITES WITHIN THE MERGED AND TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT AREAS First Amendments to existing Exclusive Negotiating Agreements (ENA) with CityMark Development LLC to extend negotiating periods and align the ENA timeline with the pending consideration of the proposed Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP). Director Rooney recused himself from this item because of potential conflicts with the developer and left the Council Chambers at 6:42 p.m. Redevelopment Manager Crockett commended CityMark Development LLC for their exemplary show of partnership with the City, and then introduced Principal Community Development Specialist Ken Lee. Mr. Lee provided an overview of the staffreport, including a description of the proposed development sites, and the ENA amendments to extend the current ENAs for an additional 210 days and to update the ENA schedule of predeve10pment milestones and activities to be more in alignment with the pending consideration of the proposed UCSP. Alex Beaton, with CityMark Development LLC, a San Diego-based company since 2000, provided an overview of their development company and described some of their completed and current urban residential housing projects. Mr. Beaton added that CityMark's belief is that their key to success is teamwork with municipalities, attention to design, and community input. Acting Chairman Rindone complimented the visual impact of CityMark's proposed architecture for their Pier project in Little Italy in downtown San Diego. Director Desrochers inquired as to CityMark's projection for the market in Chula Vista and what type of buyer would be attracted to this type of housing in Chula Vista. Mr. Beaton responded that they see two types of buyers: (1) younger people who were born and raised in Chula Vista and want to continue to live here, but are not necessarily ready for a suburban detached home; and (2) people who are considered "empty nesters," who want to experience the urban lifestyle, to be able to walk to restaurants and walk down Third Avenue and experience a more pedestrian lifestyle. Director Desrochers inquired if the market financing and other elements would be on target within an approximate two-year timeframe. Mr. Beaton affirmed that they are optimistic that these will be successful buildings within their timeframe. Page 4 - CVRC/RDA Minutes 1-4 :a.gov August 10,2006 Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC adopt the following resolutions: ACTION: Director Chavez offered Resolution Nos. 2006-035 and 2006-036, headings read, texts waived. a. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-035, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH CITYMARK DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE LANDIS AVENUE SOUTHEAST SITE b. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006-036, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH CITYMARK DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE THIRD AVENUE AND E STREET NORTHEAST SITE The motion carried 5-0-1-3, with Director Rooney abstaining, and Directors Lewis, McCann and Chairman Padilla absent. Director Rooney returned to the Council Chambers at 6:55 p.m. The following item was taken out of order. 6. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS Interim Executive Director Thomson recommended that the August 24, 2006, CVRC meeting be cancelled. Mr. Thomson noted that on Saturday, August 26, there would be a closed session meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and CVRC for interviews for the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director/CVRC CEO. Acting Chairman Rindone requested that a schedule be prepared to allocate time at the beginning of the closed session meeting to allow the Directors time to discuss the proposed interview questions, and recommended that each interview be scheduled for an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. He also suggested, if Directors would like to submit interview questions, they submit them to Interim Executive Director Thomson's office to be considered for inclusion with the proposed interview questions. ACTION: Director Castaneda offered a motion to cancel the August 24, 2006, CVRC meeting, and to add a Saturday, August 26, closed session meeting at 9:00 a.m. for the RDA Executive Director/CVRC CEO interviews. Director Rooney seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0-3, with Directors Lewis, McCann and Chairman Padilla absent. Page 5 - CVRCIRDA Minutes 1-5 August 10,2006 a.gov 5. BAYFRONTUPDATE Assistant City Manager Laurie Madigan provided an update on the Bayfront Master Plan. Ms. Madigan described the history, public participation process, master plan development process, and the four-party Letter of Intent between the San Diego Unified Port District, City of Chula Vista, Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency and Gaylord Entertainment Company. Ms. Madigan summed up the presentation with a fmancial synopsis and acknowledgement of the Chula Vista Bayfront Team. Director Castaneda left the dais at 7 :26 p.m. In response to questions from Directors Desrochers, Paul and Rooney, Ms. Madigan elaborated further on the relationship with the Coastal Commission, Fish and Wildlife Service and other environmental groups. Ms. Madigan also addressed specific questions regarding the EIR, the land swap negotiations between Pacifica Co. and the Port of San Diego, Gaylord's Letter of Intent, and their commitment to working with the Citizens Advisory Committee through the design process. Additionally, Ms. Madigan spoke of the master plan, highlighting various sites that are proposed to be designated for office, residential, restaurant, hotel, boathouse facility, parks, cultural, and retail with considerations being given to several pedestrian walkways throughout the master plan area, and plans for vehicular public transit to connect the urban core and the bayfront. Director Paul thanked and complimented Ms. Madigan and the entire team. Interim Executive Director Thomson commented that this project has been and continues to be one of the most complicated projects he has ever been involved in or witnessed, and that it will continue to be for the next year. Mr. Thomson described the unique relationship the City has developed with the Port over the past several years. Further, he complimented Port staff who have worked closely with the City/Redevelopment Agency on this project and, in particular, he complimented Ms. Madigan. Acting Chairman Rindone agreed both compliments are well earned, noting Ms. Madigan's enthusiasm, and acknowledged an excellent presentation. Mr. Rindone further commented that along with all the other things Chula Vista is doing, there is no question that the Bayfront is the No.1 option that will provide the financial means to ensure that the City continues to have an excellent quality oflife for all of its citizens. Staff Recommendation: No action is needed at this time. 7. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS There were none. 8. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS There were none. Page 6 - CVRC/RDA Minutes 1-6 :a.gov August 10,2006 ADJOURNMENT At 7:53 p.m., Acting Chairman Rindone, adjourned the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation to an adjourned meeting on August 26, 2006, at 9:00 a.m., and the Redevelopment Agency to August 22, 2006, and then to an adjourned meeting on August 26, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. Dana M. Smith, Secretary Page 7 - CVRC/RDA Minutes 1 - 7 :a.gov August 10, 2006 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 26, 2006 9:00 A.M. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation of the City of Chula Vista meeting jointly with the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, was called to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. CVRC ROLL CALL PRESENT: Board Members: Castaneda (arrived at 10:00 a.m.), Chavez, Desrochers, Lewis, Paul, Rindone, Rooney, McCann and Chairman Padilla ABSENT: Board Members: None REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency Members: Castaneda, Chavez, Rindone, McCann, and Chairman Padilla ABSENT: Agency Members: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim Executive Director Thomson, Assistant City Manager Smith, Senior Assistant City Attorney Marshall PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE CLOSED SESSION I. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957(b) Interviews for Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency/Chief Executive Officer of the Chula Vista redevelopment Corporation. No reportable action was taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT At 1:45 p.m., Chairman Padilla adjourned the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation to its next regularly scheduled meeting on September 14,2006, at 6:00 p.m.; and the Redevelopment Agency to its next regularly scheduled meeting on September 19,2006, at 6:00 p.m. Dana M. Smith, Secretary 1-8 ~If? -.- "- - -- - ~ --= - - - Councilmember Steve Castaneda City Of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, Ca 91910 619.691.5044 - 619.476.5379 Fax MEMO CITY OF (HULA VISTA Monday, July 10, 2006 TO: CVRC Chair, Directors cc: CEO, CFO, General Counsel, Secreta FROM: Director Steve Castaneda RE: Absence from Office I will be out of town at the ICLEI 2006 North American Congress in Chicago, IL from July 11, 2006 through July 15, 2006. I will also be out of town at the League of Cities Conference from July 26, 2006 to July 29, 2006. I request to be excused from the CVRC Meetings of July 13, 2006 and July 27,2006. Thank you. 2-a August 8, 2006 Chairman, Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 . Dear Mr. Chairman, This letter is to inform you that I will be on vacation and out of town from August 9th through August 20th 2006. Therefore, I am requesting to be excused from the regularly scheduled meetin~ of the CVRC on August 10, 2006. I will be available for the meeting on the 24th and 26 h. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Christopher H. Lewis 2-b City of Chula Vista DEPUTY MAYOR JOHN McCANN MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: CC: August 14, 2006 CityClerk Susan Bigalow Mayor Stephen Padilla, Councilmember Steve Castaneda, Councilmember Jerry Rindone, Councilmember Patty Chavez Deputy Mayor John McCann Active Military Duty FROM: SUBJECT: I will be on Active Military Duty from August 5' 2006 until August 20, 2006. Due to this I will be absent, and request to be excused, from the City Council meeting on August 8, 2006 and the CVRC meeting on August 10, 2006. JM:ag 2-c PAUL DESROCHERS 4947 Lorraine Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 619-5828354; cell 619 607-1876 Pauld4947a.cox.net September I, 2006 Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Hon. Steve Padilla, Chairman Via Ms. Dana Smith, Secretary 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Re: Absence from Meetings Dear Chairman Padilla, I am traveling out of state beginning September 8th and will return September 27th. During this time I will miss the Special Meeting on September 11th and the regular meeting of September 14th. I ask that my absence be excused for the two meetings. I will return for the 4pm September 28th meeting. Thank you, Paul Desrochers 2-d PAGE 1, ITEM NO.: 3 MEETING DATE: 09/14/06 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BYLAWS TO CHANGE ITS REGULAR MEETING DATE AND TIME AND MAKE TECHNICAL, NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOP~NT DIRECTOR AND REDEDEVELOPMENT MANA R~, . EL. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (I SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: 4/5THS YOTE: YES D NO 0 BACKGROUND The Redevelopment Agency lost amended its bylaws in 1993 to change the day and time of its regular meetings to correspond with the City Council's regular meetings. The purpose of that change was to increase efficiency and streamline the decision-making process for the two bodies. With the recent formation of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation ("CVRC"), staff has observed, during the last five months of CVRC meetings, similar opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness in the redevelopment process between the CVRC and Redevelopment Agency. Many actions of the CVRC involve advisory recommendations to the Redevelopment Agency on non-delegable matters that require final action by the Agency Board. Rather than require two separate actions of the CYRC and Agency on two separate meeting nights, staff is proposing amendments to the Agency's bylaws that would allow them to consistently meet on the same night and take all necessary actions on certain matters at the same meeting. Regular CYRC meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Staff is recommending that the Agency amend Section 3.01 of Article III of the Agency's bylaws to change the regular meeting days and times of the Agency Board of Directors to the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:00 PM, effective immediately, to meet jointly with or immediately after the CYRe. The proposed amendments also include technical, non-substantive changes to the document. A redlined version of the Redevelopment Agency bylaws IS attached for review (see Attachment A). 3 - 1 PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: -.3 09/14/06 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution amending and updating the Redevelopment Agency bylaws to: (a) change the regular meeting day and time of the Agency to the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:00 PM, effective immediately, to meet jointly or back-to-back with the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation; and (b) make additional technical, non-substantive amen~ments as outlined in the redline document (Attachment A). BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. DISCUSSION HISTORY When the Redevelopment Agency was first formed, it met on the first and third Thursdays of each month, separate from City Council meetings. In November 1991, the first of the Agency's two monthly meetings was changed to coincide with the Council meeting (Resolution No. 1211). Two years later, the second meeting of the month was also changed to a ioint meeting of the Council and Agency (Resolution No. 1296). Both of these changes were accomplished through amendments to the Agency bylaws. PROPOSAL By holding joint or back-to-back meetings of the Redevelopment Agency and City Council on the same night, the two entities created increased efficiencies that saved time and money, created consistency in decision-making, and helped streamline processes and procedures. With the creation of the CVRC, the same benefits and improvements could be realized in the redevelopment process by scheduling regular meetings of the CVRC and Redevelopment Agency on the same evenings, given that the Agency/Council members sit on both Boards. Staff is recommending amendments to the Redevelopment Agency's bylaws to change the regular meeting day/time of the Agency to the second and the fourth Thursdays of the month, on the same night as the newly formed Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation. Joint meetings will improve the project review and decision-making process in terms of: · Timeliness - The CVRC reviews all projects within the redevelopment areas and makes recommendations to the Redevelopment Agency. Having the two agencies meet on the same night provides streamlining on certain decisions, such as bond 3-2 PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: .3 MEETING DATE: 09/14/06 refinances, contractual agreements, and development approvals, which may be time-sensitive. . Clarity - Joint meetings of the Agency and CYRC eliminate the need for multiple presentations and discussions on the same topics for the Agency/Council members, avoiding unnecessary and often costly delays and redundancies. . Public Process - Public hearings for redevelopment projects will take place on one night, rather than two, reducing confusion and increasing the effectiveness of the public participation process. The second and fourth Thursdays of each month will provide a dedicated forum for redevelopment. The attached redline version of the proposed Agency bylaws update (Attachment A) includes: (a) an amendment to Sections 3.01 and 3.03 of Article III of the bylaws, changing the Agency's regular meeting day/time to the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM, to meet jointly with or immediately after the CYRC; and (b) various technical, non-substantive changes to provide consistency and clarity throughout the bylaws. Additional amendments to the Agency bylaws, such as Section 4.04, may be necessary and/or appropriate in the future, once an Executive Director is appointed by the Redevelopment Agency. DECISION MAKER CONFLICTS Staff has reviewed the proposed action and has determined that it does not present any potential conflicts of interest for the Agency members. FISCAL IMPACT The proposed bylaw amendments will provide increased efficiencies and certainty in the redevelopment process that will positively impact the Agency's ability to attract private investment to project areas and generate tax revenues. The proposed amendments will also provide increased efficiencies and cost savings, in terms of staffing and resources. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A - Redlined Bylaws Prepared by: Janice Kluth, Senior Community Development Specialist, Community Development Department J:\COMMDEV\CVRC\CVRC Meetings\Stoff Reports\2006\08-24-06\,Agency Bylaw Amendmenf\Agency Staff Report 080206-kl.doc 3-3 A TT ACHMENT A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA BYLAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS (Revised August 24, 2006) RELATED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS City Council Ordinance No. 1425, dated October 24, 1972 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 1, dated January 22, 1974 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 716, dated August 19, 1986 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 722, dated September 4, 1986 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 1211, dated November 7, 1991 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 1296, dated January 5, 1993 RedevikIQPm;€8tA~endYR1;sQluiion.20a6~ ... ....;.dat1;diSeptEiiii61;r 1.4,2006 3-4 BYLAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ARTICLE I - THE AGENCY 1.01 Name of Agency The name of the Agency shall be the "Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California" in accordance with the City Council Ordinance No. 1425, dated October 24,1972. 1.02 Offices of the Agency The offices of the Agency shall be within the Civic Center of the City and at such other additional locations as may from time-to-time be determined by the Agency 1.03 Agency Seal The Seal of the Agency, which shall be used on all instruments requiring Agency seal, shall be kept in the custody of the Agency Secretary and shall be in the following form: ARTICLE II - OFFICERS 2.01 Offices The Agency shall have the following officers: a. Chairman b. Chairman Pro Tempore c. Members d. Executive Director e. Secretary f. Treasurer Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: 08/24/06 3 - 5 Page 1 2.02 Chairman The Chairman shall be the Mayor of the City who shall preside at all meetings of the Agency and execute all instruments of the Agency. The term of office for the Chairman shall correspond with the period of time that the Mayor is in the service of the citizens of the City of Chula Vista. 2.03 Chairman Pro Tempore The Council person designated by the Council as Mayor Pro Tempore shall be the Chairman Pro Tempore and shall perform the duties of the Chairman during his absence or disability. 2.04 Members The Agency Members (governing board) shall be the members of the City Council. 2.05 Executive Director The Executive Director shall be appointed by a majority of the Members of the Agency. The Executive Director shall be responsible for the day- to-day administration of the Agency and shall provide the Agency Members with such reports and information as they may request or as the Executive Director may deem necessary for the Agency Members to effectively govern the business affairs and policies of the Agency. The Executive Director shall serve at the will of the majority of the Members of the Agency. Executive Director may be removed by a majority vote of the Members of the Agency. The Executive Director of the Agency shall be an employee of the Agency whose salary and benefits shall be set by resolution approved by a majority of the members of the Agency. 2.06 Secretary The City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, or such other person as designated by the Agency, shall serve as the Secretary of the Agency. The Secretary shall be responsible for the records of the Agency and shall act as Secretary of the meetings of the Agency and report all votes and shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Agency and the journal of proceedings to be kept for such purpose and shall perform all duties incident to this office. Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: 08/24/06 3 - I) Page 2 2.07 Treasurer The Director of Finance of the City of Chula Vista shall be the Agency Treasurer and shall have the same duties and powers as prescribed in Section 505 of the City Charter. 2.08 Terms of Office The terms of office of the Chairman and Members shall correspond with their terms of office as fv1ayorandS()~~!cil members, respectively. The terms of office of the E~(qcutiveDireetor; Secretary and Treasurer s~~H~8,rrespond with the period of time said officers are serving as ~ Mflnag,!lr, City Clerk or other designated person, and Director of Finance, respectively. 2.09 Additional The officers of the Agency shall perform such other duties and functions as may from time-to-time be designated by the Agency Members. 2.10 Compensation The Chairman and Members shall receive as compensation the sum of $30.00 for each regular, special, or adjourned meeting attended, except that the Chairman and Members shall not be compensated for attending more than four meetings of the Agency during any calendar month. 2.11 Expenses The officers shall be reimbursed for such necessary expenses as they incur in the business of the Agency. ARTICLE III - AGENCY MEETINGS 3.01 Regular Meetings The Agency Members shall hold regular meetings twice ,each month on the first TlJeS8ay, at 1 :00 P.M., and the thin~ Tuesd6'y second and ><: "~'l;:0i:;i:\:'\'ii;C:',;'-;" ;><::i;:,' ,?: i.:.",;;'>"::" ':>; "-", ,i,";,:::,:;,: \;,: ,:.;,:,:'<'---_ .''<'" ,;:_",\:,>; A'":"-",;:,;>":',;;<, :,::' '/,i ":'.'{ ::; """':"_":~ fourth ThursdaYs, .aC6:00"P.M., meeting jOintly with the Cl1ula Vista Be'development Corporation, or separately, o(dther'.ousinesEl of the ^~en'o'f"139.rmits, in the Council Chambers, and at such other time as the Agency may by minute order from time-to-time determine, and may adjourn or readjourn any regular meeting to date and hour certain which shall be specified in the order of adjournment and when so adjourned each adjourned meeting shall be a regular meeting for all purposes. Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: 08/24/06 Page 4 3-7 3.02 3.03 If the hour to which a meeting is adjourned is not stated in the order of adjournment, such meeting shall be held at the hour for holding regular meetings.' ffat.,any time any rogular mcotin~ falls on !lAoliday, suoh :':<:"",::n'c:: i':"'::,,:> :ie'::;' T:. 'j><1' '::<. ".: ." < ,;-":-' .i:: :,<: :.y' '''"T:;:';:';::'} /> <,':);:: ->,':.:<" <::i::_ .', '," '(i: 'J'- - rogular,FRe.eting sball'bo hold OR tho 'no)(t business say. Special Meetings Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chairman, or by three members of the Agency, by written notice delivered personally to each member at least three hours before the time specified for the proposed meeting. A special meeting may also be validly held if all members shall give their consent, in writing, to the hold of such meeting and such consent is on file in the office of the Secretary at the time of hold such meeting. A telegraphic communication from a Member consenting to the holding a meeting shall be considered a consent in writing. At any special meeting only such matters may be acted upon as are referred to in such written notice or consent. Place of Meetings Tuosday Thursday regular meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers.. ,of ,tho ,Publio 'Ser'{ioes ,8uilEling, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California, unless a different location has been designated in the notice of adjournment from the preceding Agency agenda or in a notice posted at the main entrance to such rooms at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting. All meetings shall be open to the public, except in instances of closed sessions where permitted by law. If, by reason of fire, flood, or other emergency, it shall be unsafe to meet in the place designated, the meetings may be held for the duration of the emergency at such places as is designated by the Chairman, or, if he should fail to act, by three members of the Agency. ARTICLE IV - PERSONNEL 4.01 City Employees The City shall provide the Agency with the services of such City officers and employees as are necessary pursuant to the Cooperative Agreement entered into by and between the City and the Agency on February 6, 1974, as said agreement now exists or may from time-to- time be amended. Redevelopment Agency Bylaws. Rules and Regulations Revised: 08/24/06 Page 4 3-8 4.02 Agency Employees The Agency may, from time-to-time, employ and/or retain by formal agreement, such personnel as it deems necessary to exercise its powers, duties, and functions as prescribed by the Community Redevelopment Law, as amended, of the State of California and all other laws of the State applicable thereto, subject only to the budget limitations of the Redevelopment Agency Administrative fund. 4.03 Recruitment and Certification The Executive Director of the Agency shall, at the direction of the Agency Members, recruit and recommend such persons as he deems competent to fill positions and provide services as required for carrying out the purposes of the Community Redevelopment Law. 4.04 Employment - Terms Any person(s) recommended for employment by the Executive Director shall not be deemed employed or retained except upon a majority vote of the Members of the whole Agency; they shall serve at the pleasure of the Agency and may be removed by a majority vote of the Agency at any time. Any such removal shall be considered as final and conclusive. 4.05 Dismissal Reasons for dismissal shall include, but not be limited to: conviction of a felony, or a crime involving moral turpitude; conflicts of interest, misuse of funds, inefficiency, neglect of duties, and/or any violation of the provisions of the "Manual of the Code of Ethics of the City of Chula Vista, California." 4.06 Agency Employees Not Part of Civil Service Employees of the Agency shall not be eligible for participation in the City Civil Service structure. Periods of employment by the Agency shall not be applicable toward completion of probationary period requirements in the event of future employment by the City of Chula Vista. 4.07 Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity No person seeking employment with the Agency shall be denied such opportunity upon the basis of his or her race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, or sex. Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: OB/24/06 Page 5 3-9 ARTICLE V - FISCAL YEAR 5.01 Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Agency shall be from July 1 to the following June 30. ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS 6.01 Amendments to Rules and Regulations These rules and regulations may be amended by a majority vote of the whole Agency, and shall be effective immediately upon the passage and adoption thereof. Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: 08/24/06 3 - 10 Page 6 RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2006- RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BYLAWS TO CHANGE ITS REGULAR MEETING DATE AND TIME AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL, NON-SUBSTANTIVE CLEANUP CHANGES WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") was formed on October 24, 1972, and its Bylaws stated regular meetings would be held twice each month on the first and third Thursday at 6:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, in November 1991, by Resolution No. 1211 amending the Agency Bylaws, the monthly first Thursday meeting was changed to 4:00 p.m., the first Tuesday, immediately following the City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, in 1993, by Resolution No. 1296 amending the Agency Bylaws, the monthly third Thursday meeting was changed to 6:00 p.m., the third Tuesday, immediately following the City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, the purpose of amending the Agency Bylaws to change the day and time of its regular meeting to correspond with the City Council regular meetings was to increase efficiency and streamline the decision-making process; and WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation ("CVRC") was incorporated on June 15,2005, and meets each month on the second and fourth Thursday, at 6:00 p.m., and WHEREAS, the CVRC reviews all projects within the redevelopment areas and makes recommendations to the Redevelopment Agency; and WHEREAS, the Agency meeting jointly with the CVRC would: 1. Streamline such decisions as bond refinances, contractual agreements, and development approvals, which may be time sensitive; and 2. Eliminate the need for multiple presentations discussions on the same topics, thereby avoiding unnecessary and often costly delays and redundancies; and 3. Reduce confusion and increase the effectiveness of public participation by holding public hearings for redevelopment projects on one night; and WHEREAS, additional technical, non-substantive changes are being made for clarity and consistency throughout the bylaws. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby amend its Bylaws as follows: 3 - 11 RDA Resolution No. 2006- Page 2 1. Sections 3.01 and 3.03 - to change its meeting schedule to hold regular meetings jointly with or immediately after the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation on the second and fourth Thursday, at 6:00 p.m.; and 2. Section 2.08 to make technical, non-substantive changes. PRESENTED BY APPROVED AS TO FORM BY Ann Hix Acting Director of Community Development Ann Moore City Attorney 3 -12 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA BYLAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS (Revised September 14, 2006) RELATED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS City Councii Ordinance No. 1425, dated October 24, 1972 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 1, dated January 22, 1974 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 716, dated August 19, 1986 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 722, dated September 4, 1986 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 1211, dated November 7, 1991 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 1296, dated January 5, 1993 Redevelopment Agency Resolution 2006-_, dated September 14, 2006 3 -13 BYLAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ARTICLE I - THE AGENCY 1.01 Name of Agency The name of the Agency shall be the "Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California" in accordance with the City Council Ordinance No. 1425, dated October 24, 1972. 1.02 Offices of the Agency The offices of the Agency shall be within the Civic Center of the City and at such other additional locations as may from time-to-time be determined by the Agency 1.03 Agency Seal The Seal of the Agency, which shall be used on all instruments requiring Agency seal, shall be kept in the custody of the Agency Secretary and shall be in the following form: ARTICLE II - OFFICERS 2.01 Offices The Agency shall have the following officers: a. Chairman b. Chairman Pro Tempore c. Members d. Executive Director e. Secretary f. Treasurer Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: 09/14/06 3 _ 14 Page 1 2.02 Chairman The Chairman shall be the Mayor of the City who shall preside at all meetings of the Agency and execute all instruments of the Agency. The term of office for the Chairman shall correspond with the period of time that the Mayor is in the service of the citizens of the City of Chula Vista. 2.03 Chairman Pro Tempore The Council person designated by the Council as Mayor Pro Tempore shall be the Chairman Pro Tempore and shall perform the duties of the Chairman during his absence or disability. 2.04 Members The Agency Members (governing board) shall be the members of the City Council. 2.05 Executive Director The Executive Director shall be appointed by a majority of the Members of the Agency. The Executive Director shall be responsible for the day- to-day administration of the Agency and shall provide the Agency Members with such reports and information as they may request or as the Executive Director may deem necessary for the Agency Members to effectively govern the business affairs and policies of the Agency. The Executive Director shall serve at the will of the majority of the Members of the Agency. Executive Director may be removed by a majority vote of the Members of the Agency. The Executive Director of the Agency shall be an employee of the Agency whose salary and benefits shall be set by resolution approved by a majority of the members of the Agency. 2.06 Secretary The City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, or such other person as designated by the Agency, shall serve as the Secretary of the Agency. The Secretary shall be responsible for the records of the Agency and shall act as Secretary of the meetings of the Agency and report all votes and shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Agency and the journal of proceedings to be kept for such purpose and shall perform all duties incident to this office. Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: 09/14/06 3 -15 Page 2 2.07 Treasurer The Director of Finance of the City of Chula Vista shall be the Agency Treasurer and shall have the same duties and powers as prescribed in Section 505 of the City Charter. 2.08 Terms of Office The terms of office of the Chairman and Members shall correspond with their terms of office as Mayor and Council members, respectively. The terms of office of the Secretary and Treasurer shall correspond with the period of time said officers are serving as City Clerk or other designated person, and Director of Finance, respectively. 2.09 Additional The officers of the Agency shall perform such other duties and functions as may from time-to-time be designated by the Agency Members. 2.10 Compensation The Chairman and Members shall receive as compensation the sum of $30.00 for each regular, special, or adjourned meeting attended, except that the Chairman and Members shall not be compensated for attending more than four meetings of the Agency during any calendar month. 2.11 Expenses The officers shall be reimbursed for such necessary expenses as they incur in the business of the Agency. ARTICLE III - AGENCY MEETINGS 3.01 Regular Meetings The Agency Members shall hold regular meetings twice each month on the second and fourth Thursdays, at 6:00 P.M., meeting jointly with the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, or separately, in the Council Chambers, and at such other time as the Agency may by minute order from time-to-time determine, and may adjourn or readjourn any regular meeting to date and hour certain which shall be specified in the order of adjournment and when so adjourned each adjourned meeting shall be a regular meeting for all purposes. Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: 09/14/06 Page 4 3 - 16 3.02 3.03 If the hour to which a meeting is adjourned is not stated in the order of adjournment, such meeting shall be held at the hour for holding regular meetings. Special Meetings Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chairman, or by three members of the Agency, by written notice delivered personally to each member at least three hours before the time specified for the proposed meeting. A special meeting may also be validly held if all members shall give their consent, in writing, to the hold of such meeting and such consent is on file in the office of the Secretary at the time of hold such meeting. A telegraphic communication from a Member consenting to the holding a meeting shall be considered a consent in writing. At any special meeting only such matters may be acted upon as are referred to in such written notice or consent. Place of Meetings Thursday regular meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California, unless a different location has been designated in the notice of adjournment from the preceding Agency agenda or in a notice posted at the main entrance to such rooms at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting. All meetings shall be open to the public, except in instances of closed sessions where permitted by law. If, by reason of fire, flood, or other emergency, it shall be unsafe to meet in the place designated, the meetings may be held for the duration of the emergency at such places as is designated by the Chairman, or, if he should fail to act, by three members of the Agency. ARTICLE IV - PERSONNEL 4.01 City Employees The City shall provide the Agency with the services of such City officers and employees as are necessary pursuant to the Cooperative Agreement entered into by and between the City and the Agency on February 6, 1974, as said agreement now exists or may from time-to- time be amended. Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: 09/14/06 Page 4 3 -17 4.02 Agency Employees The Agency may, from time-to-time, employ and/or retain by formal agreement, such personnel as it deems necessary to exercise its powers, duties, and functions as prescribed by the Community Redevelopment Law, as amended, of the State of California and all other laws of the State applicable thereto, subject only to the budget limitations of the Redevelopment Agency Administrative fund. 4.03 Recruitment and Certification The Executive Director of the Agency shall, at the direction of the Agency Members, recruit and recommend such persons as he deems competent to fill positions and provide services as required for carrying out the purposes of the Community Redevelopment Law. 4.04 Employment - Terms Any person(s) recommended for employment by the Executive Director shall not be deemed employed or retained except upon a majority vote of the Members of the whole Agency; they shall serve at the pleasure of the Agency and may be removed by a majority vote of the Agency at any time. Any such removal shall be considered as final and conclusive. 4.05 Dismissal Reasons for dismissal shall include, but not be limited to: conviction of a felony, or a crime involving moral turpitude; conflicts of interest, misuse of funds, inefficiency, neglect of duties, and/or any violation of the provisions of the "Manual of the Code of Ethics of the City of Chula Vista, California." 4.06 Agency Employees Not Part of Civil Service Employees of the Agency shall not be eligible for participation in the City Civil Service structure. Periods of employment by the Agency shall not be applicable toward completion of probationary period requirements in the event of future employment by the City of Chula Vista. 4.07 Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity No person seeking employment with the Agency shall be denied such opportunity upon the basis of his or her race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, or sex. Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: 09/14/06 Page 4 3 -18 ARTICLE V - FISCAL YEAR 5.01 Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Agency shall be from July 1 to the following June 30. ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS 6.01 Amendments to Rules and Regulations These rules and regulations may be amended by a majority vote of the whole Agency, and shall be effective immediately upon the passage and adoption thereof. Redevelopment Agency Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Revised: 09/14/06 Page 6 3 -19 . .. CORPORATION CHULA VISTA CVRC Board Staff Report - Page 1 Item No. 4 DATE: September 14, 2006 FROM: CVRC Board of Directors The Honorable Mayor and City Council The Honorable Chair and Redevelopment Agency Members ~ Jim Thomson, Interim Chief Executive Officer v' Eric Crockett, Redevelopment Manage~; _,V Ann Hix, Acting Director of Community Developmentm\ TO: VIA: SUBJECT: Consideration of the Dissolution of the Town Centre Project Area Committee (TCPAC) Project Area: Project Type: Town Centre I Dissolution of the Town Centre Project Area Committee (TCPAC) BACKGROUND: The Town Centre Project Area Committee (TCPAC) was established under the California Health and Safety Code in 1976 when the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area was adopted. The primary legislative charge of the TCPAC focused on housing concerns for low- and moderate-income residents in the project area. After the TCPAC's three-year state- mandated term expired, the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency maintained the TCPAC by local policy and redefined its role and functions as a broader, local advisory group that made recommendations on redevelopment projects in Town Centre I. The Council and Agency also authorized the TCPAC to act as the Parking Place Commission for the Downtown Parking District. The TCPAC has functioned as a valuable advisory body for thirty years, providing important recommendations on redevelopment projects in the Town Centre I Project Area. Recently, a community-wide mechanism for public participation-the Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC)-was established through the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CRVC). The RAC is an advisory body that will have broad community representation and will provide recommendations to the CVRC on projects in all redevelopment project areas, including Town Centre I. To avoid multiple committees with similar functions, and to provide a clear and consistent process of public participation through the RAC, staff recommends the dissolution of the TCPAC. 4-1 Staff Report - Item No.4 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that: a) The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation adopt a resolution recommending that the Chula Vista City Council and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency approve the dissolution of the Town Centre I Project Area Committee. b) The Chula Vista City Council and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency adopt a joint resolution approving the dissolution of the Town Centre I Project Area Committee. DISCUSSION: Project Area Committees California Health and Safety Code requires the formation of a Project Area Committee when adopting or amending a redevelopment plan, if a substantial number of low- or moderate-income persons live within the project area and may be displaced. The PAC acts as an advisory board to the redevelopment agency, which must consult the PAC on the provision of residential facilities for persons displaced by the project, and on other project- related policy matters affecting residents. The agency must consult with the PAC for a minimum of three years after the plan is adopted. One year extensions may be made by the legislative body thereafter (Sections 33385-33388). Town Centre Project Area Committee The Town Centre Project Area Committee (TCPAC) was established in 1976 when the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area was formed. During its three-year statutory term, the TCPAC functioned in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code, primarily focusing on issues affecting low- and moderate-income residents in the project area. After the TCPAC's state-mandated term expired, the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency maintained the TCPAC as a local advisory group that made recommendations to the Council and the Agency regarding redevelopment projects in the project area. The TCPAC was charged with evaluating discretionary land use permits and project proposals in the Town Centre I and II redevelopment areas; housing concerns were no longer the committee's sole focus. Additionally, the TCPAC took on a unique role as the Parking Place Commission, evaluating parking improvements, procurement, regulations, fee structure, enforcement, and revenues and expenditures related to parking facilities in the 4-2 Staff Report - Item No.4 Page 3 Town Centre I Project Area. In performing these various functions, the TCPAC has provided valuable advice and recommendations on various aspects of redevelopment in the Town Centre I Project Area. The TCPAC last met in September 2005 and has not met regularly since due to a lack of development items for review and difficulty maintaining a quorum. The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and Redevelopment Advisory Committee The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC) was formed by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on May 24, 2005 as a 501 c3 nonprofit, public benefit corporation to support and carry out planning and redevelopment activities within redevelopment project areas in Chula Vista. An essential element of the CVRe's project review process is public involvement. To facilitate this, significant staff research and public input led to the creation of the Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) by the CVRC on July 13, 2006. The primary purposes of the RAC are to gather public input and advise the CVRC on development applications that require CVRC approval or action, with particular emphasis on design. RAC review of individual development projects will focus on conformity with adopted plans, ordinances, and guidelines. The RAC will provide a means for stakeholders to advise the CVRC on development applications and keep the community informed of redevelopment activities for Chula Vista. Additionally, the RAC will provide a forum for developers and their design teams to obtain clarification on community concerns about their specific projects during the initial design phases. The RAC has assumed responsibility for broad review of redevelopment projects in all project areas, including the Town Centre I Project Area. Therefore, the primary functions of the TCPAC are duplicative of the RAe's and could create confusion and conflicts within the public participation process. Dissolution of the TCPAC would provide the public greater clarity and consistency in the redevelopment process. Parking Management Study The City is currently beginning a Parking Management Study for the Third Avenue Village District and the E Street and H Street Transit Focus Areas. The study will assess current and future parking needs in the Downtown area and develop strategies for the long-term planning and management of public parking, including the potential administration of the City's Parking District through entities such as a Parking Place Commission. 4-3 Staff Report - Item No.4 Page 4 CONCLUSION: Over the past 30 years, the TCPAC has served as both a state-mandated redevelopment PAC and a valuable local advisory body that has provided important recommendations on redevelopment projects in the Town Centre I Project Area. Recently, the RAC has assumed responsibility for the advisory review of projects in all redevelopment project areas, including Town Centre I, and will provide a community-wide forum for public participation in the redevelopment process. Functions of the Parking Place Commission will be analyzed in the ongoing Parking Management Study, which will provide strategic recommendations for parking in the Downtown Parking District. Therefore, to avoid committees with similar or duplicate functions, and in order to focus redevelopment- related public participation through the RAC, staff recommends dissolution of the TCPAC. PREPARED BY: Sarah Johnson, Community Development Specialist 4-4 CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2006- RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVE THE DISSOLUTION OF THE TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 33385-33388 authorize and direct the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista (the "Agency") to convene a Project Area Committee (PAC) for a period of three (3) years when adopting or amending a redevelopment plan, if a substantial number of low- or moderate-income persons live within the project area and may be displaced; and WHEREAS, the Town Centre Project Area Committee ("TCPAC") was formed in 1976 in accordance with the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code 9933000 et seq.) upon the adoption of the Town Centre I Project Area and Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the TCP AC served as a state-mandated PAC and subsequently a local advisory committee to the City Council and Agency during various periods over the last thirty (30) years; and WHEREAS, the primary function of the TCP AC is to provide advisory recommendations to the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency on redevelopment projects in the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area; and WHEREAS, on May 24, 2005, the City Council and Agency jointly approved various legal and operating documents creating and establishing the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation ("CVRC") as a 501c3 nonprofit, public benefit corporation to serve as a support entity to the City and Agency on planning and redevelopment activities in the City's redevelopment project areas; and WHEREAS, on July 13, 2006, the CVRC approved the formation of a Redevelopment Advisory Committee ("RAC") to gather public input and provide recommendations to the CVRC on development projects within adopted redevelopment project areas, including Town Centre I, and to act as the primary, community-wide forum for public participation in the redevelopment process; and WHEREAS, the primary functions of the TCPAC are duplicative of the established duties and responsibilities of the RAC; and WHEREAS, the dissolution of the TCPAC would avoid redundancy and confusion in the redevelopment process. 4-5 CVRC Resolution No. 2006- Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, CITY CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: I. The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation hereby recommends that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista approve the dissolution of the Town Centre I Project Area Committee. PRESENTED BY APPROVED AS TO FORM BY Ann Hix Acting Director of Community Development Ann Moore General Counsel 4-6 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2006- (Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2006-) JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 33385-33388 authorize and direct the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista (the "Agency") to convene a Project Area Committee (PAC) for a period of three (3) years when adopting or amending a redevelopment plan, if a substantial number of low- or moderate-income persons live within the project area and may be displaced; and WHEREAS, the Town Centre Project Area Committee ("TCPAC") was formed in 1976 in accordance with the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code SS33000 et seq.) upon the adoption of the Town Centre I Project Area and Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the TCP AC served as a state-mandated PAC and subsequently a local advisory committee to the City Council and Agency during various periods over the last thirty (30) years; and WHEREAS, the primary function of the TCP AC is to provide advisory recommendations to the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency on redevelopment projects in the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area; and WHEREAS, on May 24, 2005, the City Council and Agency jointly approved various legal and operating documents creating and establishing the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation ("CVRC") as a 50lc3 nonprofit, public benefit corporation to serve as a support entity to the City and Agency on planning and redevelopment activities in the City's redevelopment project areas; and WHEREAS, on July 13, 2006, the CVRC approved the formation of a Redevelopment Advisory Committee ("RAC") to gather public input and provide recommendations to the CYRC on development projects within adopted redevelopment project areas, including Town Centre I, and to act as the primary, community-wide forum for public participation in the redevelopment process; and WHEREAS, the primary functions of the TCP AC are duplicative of the established duties and responsibilities of the RAC; and WHEREAS, the dissolution of the TCPAC would avoid redundancy and confusion in the redevelopment process. 4-7 Resolution No. 2006- Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: I. The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista hereby approve the dissolution of the Town Centre I Project Area Committee. PRESENTED BY APPROVED AS TO FORM BY Ann Hix Acting Director of Community Development Ann Moore Agency Attorney 4-8 """c'. i. Cj - 14-0 (, .:Ber<-o {p b l-}of\do",,-i- @ ~\~ CORPORATION (HULA VISTA Redevelopment Advisory Commission Membership Member Organization Name Planning Commission Bryan Felber Votinq Member Bill Tripp A/ternate Design Review Committee Jose Alberdi Votinq Member Vacant A/temate Resource Conservation Commission Lynda Gilgun Votinq Member Eric Mosolgo A/ternate Northwest Civic Association Pamela Bensoussan Votinq Member Frank Zimmerly A/ternate Crossroads II Patricia Aguilar Voting Member Gerry Scott A/ternate HEAC/EHC Tanya Rovira- Osterwalder Votinq Member Theresa Acerro A/ternate Third Avenue Village Association Lisa Moctezuma Votina Member Stanley Jasek A/ternate Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce To be appointed 9/13/06 Votina Member To be appointed 9/13/06 A/ternate Pacific Southwest Association of Richard D'Ascoli Realtors Votinq Member Mark Marchand A/ternate