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Susan BiQelow
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Monday, January 08, 2007 908 PM
MEMORANDUM/ORGANIZATIONAL REFORMS FOR THE CVRC
Memorandum
Date: January &, 2006
To: Redevelopment Subcommittee - Mayor Cox and Councilmcrnber Rindone
Cc: Councilmembers McCann and Castaneda
Fr: Councilman Rudy Ramirez
Re: Organizational ref0nns for the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation
Because we share a vision for a vibrant redevelopment of West Chula Vista, I
believe we should consider changes to the decision-making process and
composition of the board of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation.
Changes to the composition and structure of the board could: Increase the
boardls independence from both the City Council and city stafDcpoIiticize
the process by removing elected officials from the membership; and,Improve
efficiency by eliminating duplication and streamlining the process.
In my view, the composition of the board should be balanced with four
representatives of community-oriented groups those who have traditionally
advocated 3community character2 and a cautious approach to redevelopment --
and four members from business-oriented groups and individuals eager to
bring the economic benefits of redevelopment to our city.
. .. Conununity oriented members could include representatives of each of the
major local civic organizations and area planning groups -- Southwest Civic
Association, Northwest Civic Association and Crossroads II and others
concerned with harmonizing the impacts of redevelopment with existing
neighborhoods.
... Development related interests could include an attorney with expertise in
development related issues, other industry experts and representatives of
local business organizations.
By having both perspectives equally represented, and an even number oftotal
members on the board, we can encourage compromise and consensus.
It would be my hope that such a board could resolve many contentious issues
and reach consensus on an Urban Core Specific Plan and important
redevelopment proposals prior to them coming before the City Council.
By incorporating these perspectives and interests traditionally held by the
RAC and existing CYRC board in to a new, reconstituted CYRC board, we could
eliminate the necessity for RAC and the existing CVRC board, thereby
streamlining approval ofredeveloprnent proposals on which a consensus has
been formed.
It is my hope that we can have these issue resolved prior to a new City
Manager taking their position. '
These are my initial ideas for restructuring and streamlining the decision
making process for redevelopment proposals and the UCSP and are certainly a
'work in progress'. J look forward to hearing your ideas for improving the
efficiency and independence of the process by which our city considers
redevelopment proposals and to seeing the recommendations that your
subcoIlilllittee is preparing. I look fornrard to discussing these issues
further at an upcoming public meeting.
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Rudy for Chula Vista
.www.rudyforchulavista.com
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