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CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
TUESDAY. AUGUST 21. 2001 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING
(immediately following the City Council meeting)
- REVISED -
JOINT MEETING OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Agency/Council Members Davis, Padilla. Rindone, Salas; Chair/Mayor Horton
CONSENT CALENDAR
The staff recommendations regarding the following item(s) listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted
by the Agency/Council by one motion without discussion unless an Agency/Council member, a member of the
public or City staff requests that the item be pulled 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 Secretary of the
Redevelopment Agency or the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be
discussed after Action items. Items pulled by the public will be the first items of business.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Staff recommends the Redevelopment Agency/
City Council approve the minutes of July 17 and July 24. 2001.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is an opportunity for the general public to address the Redevelopment Agency on any subject malter
within the Agency's jurisdiction that is not an item on this agenda, (State law, however, generally prohibits
the Redevelopment Agency from taking action on any issues not included on the posted agenda.) If you wish
to address the Agency on such a subject, please complete the "Request to Speak Under Oral Communications
Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency or City Clerk prior to
the meeting. Those who wish to speak, please give your name and address for record purposes and follow up
action.
PUBLIC HEARING
The following itemlsl have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. If you wish to
speak to any item, please fill out the "Request to Speak Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the
Redevelopment Agency or the City Clerk prior to the meeting.
2. a. JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER THE EXTENSION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING
THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE USES AND
TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR STORAGE USES
WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS-On 5/29/01, Council
adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-A to prohibit the establishment or
expansion of outdoor storage uses and tolling the operation of existing
outdoor storage uses within the redevelopment project areas. Pursuant to
the Municipal Code, Section 19.12.130, the ordinance was adopted on an
urgency basis and took effect immediately upon passage to protect the
public safety, health, and welfare. As an interim measure, the ordinance will
be of no further force and effect 90 days from the date of adoption unless
the City Council, by a four-fifths vote, extends the ordinance for one year.
No more than two such extensions may be adopted. Unless extended, the
urgency ordinance will expire on 8/27/01. [Community Development
Director]
b. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
EXTENDING FOR ONE YEAR URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED
c. RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA EXPENDING FOR ONE YEAR URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.
2836-A PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
Agency adopt the resolution.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. DIRECTOR'S REPORTlS)
4. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORTlS)
5. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
Redevelopment Agency, August 21, 2001 Page 2
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will adjourn to a closed session and thence to an adjourned meeting
of the Redevelopment Agency on August 28, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately
following the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers.
CLOSED SESSION
Unless Agency Counsel, the Executive Oirector, City Councii or the Redevelopment Agency states otherwise at
this time, the Agency/Council will discuss and deliberate on the following item(sl of business which are
permitted by law to be the subject of a closed session discussion, and which the Agency/Council is advised
should be discussed in closed session to best protect the interests of the City. The Agency/Council is required
by law to return to open session. issue any reports of final action taken in closed session. and the votes taken.
However, due to the typical length of time taken up by closed sessions, the videotaping will be terminated at
this point in order to save costs so that the Agency/Council's return from closed session, reports of final action
taken, and adjournment will not be videotaped. Nevertheless, the report of finai action taken will berecorded
in the minutes which will be available in the Office of the Secretary to the Redeveiopment Agency and the City
Clerk's Office.
6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR n Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8
a. Property: Assessor Parcel No. 568-270-10 (315 Fourth
Avenue)
Negotiating Parties: City Council (Sid Morris/ Chris Salomone)
Under Negotiations: Lease terms
b. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-
11 (approximately 2.85 acres located at the
southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and F
Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council / Redevelopment Agency (Sid
Morris/ Chris Salomone) and Various Tenant
Interests
Under Negotiations: Lease terms
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION n Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Case
COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Chula Vista, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who
require special accommodates to access. attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity. or service
request such accommodation at least 48 hours in advance for meetings and five days for scheduled services
and activities. Please contact the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency for specific information at (61 gl
691-5047 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDDI at (61 g) 585-5647. California Relay Service is
also available for the hearing impaired.
Redevelopment Agency, August 21, 2001 Page 3
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 17,2001 6:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista were called to order at 6:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public
Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Salas and Chair/Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Rindone (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, Senior Assistant City Attorney Moore, and City
Clerk Bigelow
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Items #1, #2, and #3 were considered jointly.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-222 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO.
1732 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 362-398 "F" STREET, CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY'S POLICE
HEADQUARTERS AND A UTH 0 RlZIN G THE COMMENCEMENT OF
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY OUTSIDE CONSEL TO ACQUIRE SAID
PROPERTY
The existing Police Headquarters is significantly undersized and does not meet the needs
of the Police Department today. It was determined that the existing facility could not be
retrofitted/expanded to meet the current or future needs of the Department, and that is
was necessary to locate the new Headquarters facility off-site. After a number of sites
were reviewed, it was recommended to locate the Headquarters at the commercial
property located at 362-398 F Street, immediately to the southeast of the Civic Center.
Eminent Domain proceedings may be necessary in order to timely clear all tenant claims
to allow for construction of the Police Headquarters (Assistant City Manager Morris)
2. a. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-223 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO.
1736 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-Ol-O17 AND ITS
ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING PROGRAM FOR
THE CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN AND THE POLICE HEADQUARTERS
MASTER PLAN
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
b. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-224 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO.
1737 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF
THE EXISTING CIVIC CENTER IN TOWN CENTRE II REDEVELOPMENT AREA
c. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-225 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO.
1738 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE POLICE HEADQUARTERS MASTER PLAN FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE HEADQUARTERS AT THE
COMMERCIAL CENTER SITE WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE I
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
The City of Chula Vista has experienced significant growth and is projected to reach a
build-out population of over 275,000 within the next two decades. The existing Civic
Center complex, which includes the Police headquarters, can no longer accommodate the
staff required to service the current population or that of the future. On August 1, 2000,
Council approved an agreement with Highland Partnership, Inc. to prepare a Civic Center
Complex Master Plan and a Police Department Master Plan. (Assistant City Manager
Morris)
3. a. PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTION 33445 AND 33679 OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW RESPECTING USE OF
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR
THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLICLY OWNED
FACILITY
b. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-226 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO.
1739 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1)
RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CHULA
VISTA CENTER, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 362-398 "F" STREET REQUIRED TO CONSTRUCT
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA POLICE HEADQUARTERS FACILITY; AND 2)
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY
APPROPRIATING $4,786,210 FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2000 TAX
ALLOCATION BOND ISSUE IN THE MERGED PROJECT AREA FOR THE
REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING ADVANCES TO THE BAYFRONT-TOWN
CENTRE 1 PROJECT AREA, AND APPROPRIATING THE SAME AMOUNT IN
THE BAYFRONT-TOWN CENTRE 1 PROJECT AREA TO THE POLICE FACILITY
CAPITAL PROJECT FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION COSTS
c. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-227 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO.
1740 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: 1)
WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS; 2)
AUTHORIZING A CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC RELOCATION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
CONSULTANTS FOR $60,000 TO PROVIDE RELOCATION SERVICES FOR THE
NEW DOWNTOWN POLICE FACILITY; AND 3) AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY APPROPRIATING $500,000 FROM THE
PROCEEDS OF THE 2000 TAX ALLOCATION BOND ISSUE IN THE MERGED
PROJECT AREA FOR THE REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING ADVANCES TO
THE BAYFRONT-TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA, AND APPROPRIATING
THE SAME AMOUNT IN THE BA YFRONT -TOWN CENTRE 1 PROJECT AREA TO
THE POLICE FACILITY CAPITAL PROJECT FOR THE CONSULTANT
CONTRACT AND FOR TENANT RELOCATION COSTS
Highland Partnership, Inc. was hired by the City to prepare the Police Facility Master
Plan, including the program and conceptual design for the Police headquarters. Highland
conducted an extensive site analysis that culminated in the recommendation to locate the
Police Facility at the commercial center site located at 362-398 F Street across ftom the
City's main library. It is believed that the commercial site best met the overall standards
of law enforcement and goals for provision of consolidated government. (Assistant City
Manager Morris)
Notice of the hearings was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearings were
held on the dates and at the times specified in the notice.
Ian Gill, representing Highland Partnership, discussed the Civic Center and Police Department
Master Plans and presented the goals and objectives for the Police facility, including the space
needs assessments and site locations.
Jim McClaren, representing McClaren, Wilson, and Laurie Inc., stated that the Police
Department was the 22nd largest in the state and the second largest in the county. He discussed
the department's needs relative to supporting community-oriented policing; accommodating
future growth, maximizing staff efficiency; and securing adequate parking.
Gordon Carrier, representing Carrier Johnson, stated that the concept plan and design include a
strong connection to the Civic Center; significant public space for the community; an
architectural style sensitive to the area; private, secure exterior space for staff use; and an energy
efficient design.
Assistant City Manager Morris stated that the City had been able to purchase the site ftom one
owner and that the proposed site had fewer tenants than other sites that were considered.
Chair/Mayor Horton opened the public hearings on Items # 1, #2, and #3.
Jack Blakely, representing the Downtown Business Association, supported the proposed project,
stating that the proposed plan was important to the revitalization of the downtown area.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Horton closed the hearing.
ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Padilla offered Council Resolutions 2001-222, 2001-
223, 2001-224, 2001-225, 2001-226 and 2001-227; and Agency Resolutions
1732, 1736, 1737, 1738, 1739, and 1740, headings read, texts waived. The
motion carried 4-0.
At 7:15 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton announced a ten-minute recess in order for the public to view
the renderings for the proposed Civic Center and Police Department.
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4. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
5. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
6. CHAIR/MA YOR REPORTS
There were none.
7. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
a. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11
(approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast corner of
Fourth A venue and F Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council/Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris/Chris
Salomone) and Chula Vista Center (Robert Caplan)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for acquisition
No reportable action was taken.
b. Property: Assessor Parcel No. 568-270-10 (315 Fourth Avenue)
Negotiating Parties: City Council (Sid Morris/Chris Salomone)
Under Negotiations: Lease terms
No reportable action was taken.
9. INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9( c)
Possible challenge to California Energy Commission (CEC) approval of RAMCO
Peaker Plant, Unit No.2
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:15 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an adjourned meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency on July 24, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council
meeting in the City Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
~~<¡(~
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 24, 2001 6:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista were called to order at 9:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public
Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLLCALL
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Salas and ChairlMayor
Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Padilla (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ofJune 28, 2001 and July 10,2001.
Staff recommendation: The Redevelopment Agency/City Council approve the minutes.
2. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1741, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT 590 K
STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA AND APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED
BALANCE OF THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THIS PURPOSE
The Chula Vista Elementary School District is constructing an elementary charter school
on the vacant property located at Broadway and Sierra Way. Because the project
includes construction of classroom space, the design plans were reviewed and processed
through the Office of the State Architect. The plans were also reviewed for issues under
the City's review authority, and it was determined that improvements needed to be
completed on Sierra Way for health and safety reasons. The District has requested the
Agency to contribute 50% toward the total improvement costs, which are estimated
between $70,000 and $100,000. (Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
3. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1742, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT WITH ROSENOW SPEV ACEK GROUP, INC. (RSG) TO AMEND
THE TOWN CENTRE I AND II, SOUTHWEST, OTAY VALLEY ROAD, AND
BA YFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PLANS TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE
PROJECT AREAS, IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL ABILITY TO UNDERTAKE
NECESSARY PROJECTS, AND ANALYZE THE POTENTIAL FOR ADDING NEW
TERRITORY
Amendments to the Town Centre I and II, Southwest, Otay Valley Road, and Bayfront
Redevelopment Plans will continue blight elimination activities by extending the life of
the project areas, improving their financial ability to undertake necessary projects, and
analyzing the potential for adding additional blighted territory. A request for proposal for
the preparation of amendments was sent to 18 professional consulting firms. A selection
panel, comprised of representatives ITom the Community Development, Plarming and
Finance Departments, is recommending an agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group,
Inc. (RSG). (Director of Community Development)
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Agency Resolution No. 1742, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried 4-0.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
There were none.
5. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
6. CHAIR/MA YOR REPORTS
There were none.
7. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
a. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11
(approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast corner of
Fourth Avenue and F Street)
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CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
Negotiating Parties: City Council / Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris/Chris
Salomone) and Chula Vista Center (Robert Caplan)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for acquisition
No reportable action was taken.
b. Property: 707 F Street
Negotiating Parties: City Council/Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris/Chris
Salomone)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms for acquisition
No reportable action was taken.
c. Property: Assessor Parcel No. 568-270-10 (315 Fourth Avenue)
Negotiating Parties: City Council (Sid Morris/Chris Salomone)
Under Negotiation: Lease terms
No reportable action was taken.
9. INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a)
City/Agency vs. California Energy Commission (CEC) regarding approval of
RAMCO Peaker Plant, Unit No.2
This item was not discussed.
10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Agency vs. Rados Bros. (Case No. GIC734557-1)
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:35 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency on August 7, 2001 at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
~iLL~~
Susan Bigelow, CMC/ AAE, City Clerk
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JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM NO.: 02
MEETING DATE: 08/21/01
ITEM TITLE: JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO CONSIDER THE EXTENSION
OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR
EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE
OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR STORAGE USES WITHIN THE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
EXTENDING FOR ONE YEAR URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING
OUTDOOR STORAGE USES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREAS
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
EXTENDING FOR ONE YEAR URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING
OUTDOOR STORAGE USES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA
SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEV~LOPMENT DIRECTOR LII\-~ Q.<)
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER( , .t~ yf'"
4/5THS VOTE: YES0NOD
BACKGROUND
On May 29, 2001, City Cauncil adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-A to prohibit fhe
establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses and tolling the operation of existing outdoor
storage uses within the redevelopment project areas. Pursuant to the Municipal Code, Section
19.12.130, the ordinance was odopted on an urgency basis and took effect immediately upon
possoge fo protect the public safety, health, and welfare. As an interim meosure, the ordinance will
be of no further force and effect ninety days from the date of adoption unless the City Council, by a
four-fifths vote, extends the ordinance for one year. No more than two such extensions may be
adopted. Unless extended, the urgency ordinance will expire on August 27,2001.
The Planning and Environmental Manager has determined that the interim ordinance would not
have a physical effect on the environment and is exempt from the Colifornia Environmental Quality
Act under Section 15308, Class 8.
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MEETING DATE: 08/21/01
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance and that the Redevelopment Agency
adopt a resolution approving the Council ordinance extending Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-A,
adopted on May 29, 2001, for one year to prohibit the establishmenf or expansion of outdoor
storage uses and tolling the operation of existing outdoor storage uses within the redevelopment
project areas.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City's redevelopment project areas were formed to eliminate various conditions of blight. The
current land use policies that apply to these project areos do not adequately address fhe blighting
influences of outdoor storage uses. The City adopted the urgency ordinance to prohibit new uses
and the exponsion of existing uses while the City studies and considers land use policies that will
adequately address outdoor storage uses and their impacts.
Staff hos prepared a preliminary scope of work for the studies that will be necessary to develop
appropriate policy recommendations; however, additional time is needed for staff to conduct the
sfudies and prepare recommendations. Staff anticipates that studies and recommendations will be
completed for the Southwest redevelopment project area within six months, followed by a less
extensive effort for the remaining project areas-outdoor storage impacts have been the greatest in
the Southwesf project area. Staff has olso completed the RFP process for a specific feasibility study
for the outo recycling uses in the Otay Valley Road redevelopment project oreo-an award of
contract is expected by October and completion anticipated no later than May 2001.
Since the adoption of the urgency ordinance, various businesses have expressed inferest in
establishing or expanding uses involving outdoor storage in the redevelopment project areas,
including equipment rental yards, outdoor public storage, towing yards, and auto wrecking.
Without the urgency ordinance in place, the filing of applications to establish or expand these
uses would require extensive staff resources for processing and timely action by the
Redevelopment Agency. Furthermore, the establishment or expansion of outdoor sforage uses
during this period would frustrate the necessary studies ond create a threat to the orderly and
effective implementotion of any recommendations that result.
FISCAL IMPACT
No subsfantial fiscal impacts are expected to result from the prohibition of the establishment or
expansion of outdoor sforage uses in the redevelopment project areas during the term of fhe
ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A ADOPTED
ON MAY 29, 2001 PROHlBlTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR
EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE
OPERATiON OF EXISTiNG OUTDOOR STORAGE USES WITHIN
THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
WHEREAS, on May 29th, 2001, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-A
prohibiting the establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses and tolling the operation of existing
outdoor storage uses within the redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, the urgency ordinance shall be of no further force and effect ninety days from the date
of adoption pursuant to Municipal Code Section 19.12.130; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may extend the urgency ordinance for one year after the required
notice pursuant to Municipal Code Sections 19.12.060 through 19.12.080 and public hearing; and
WHEREAS, staff has begun to conduct the required studies in order to develop appropriate policy
recommendations that address this issue; and
WHEREAS, staff requires additional time to complete such studies and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, businesses continue to express interest in filing applications to establish or expand land
uses involving outdoor storage in the redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, the filing of these potential applications would require extensive staff resources for
processing and timely action by the Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, the establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses would frustrate the necessary
studies and create a threat to the orderly and effective implementation of any recommendations to amend
land use policies affecting the various redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency to maintain the
urgency ordinance in effect only until such time that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency adopt any
amendments to land use policies affecting outdoor storage in the various redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Manager has determined that this ordinance will not
have a physical effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from CEQA under Section 15308, Class 8
(Actions by regulatory agencies for protection ofthe environment).
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency ofthe City ofChula Vista do
ordain as follows:
SECTiON I. Findings.
A. Additional time is needed in order to complete the studies and prepare the recommendations
contemplated in the urgency ordinance in order to amend the land use policies affecting outdoor storage uses.
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B. The City will not have the ability to make infonmed decisions regarding the permilting of
uses involving outdoor storage until staff has completed the necessary studies of these types of uses.
C. The Municipal Code provides for the extension of the urgency ordinance for one year if
passed by a four-fifths vote ofthe City Council.
D. This is a matter of importance to the various redevelopment project areas and is not directed
towards any particular parcel of property or proposed use.
SECTION 2. Prohibition and Tolling of Outdoor Storage Uses.
Within all redevelopment project areas, the policies prohibiting, tolling, and excepting outdoor
storage uses shall be as set forth in Urgency Ordinance No. - adopted by the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency on May 29, 2001.
SECTION 3. Expiration Date.
This ordinance is adopted under the provisions of the Municipal Code Section 19.12.130 and shall
extend the effective date of Urgency Ordinance No. - adopted on May 29,2001 for a period of one year
and thereafter shall be of no further force and effect.
Presented by Approved as to fonm by
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Chris Salomone John M. Kaheny
Community Development Director City Altorney
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RESOLUTION NO. -
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE EXTENDING FOR ONE YEAR URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE USES AND TOLLING
THE OPERATION OF EXISTING OUTDOOR STORAGE USES
WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2001, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-A
prohibiting the establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses and tolling the operation of existing
outdoor storage uses within the redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, the urgency ordinance shall be of no further force and effect ninety days from the
date of adoption pursuant to Municipal Code Section 19.12.130; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may extend the urgency ordinance for one year after the required
notice pursuant to Municipal Code Sections 19.12.060 through 19.12.080 and public hearing; and
WHEREAS, staff has begun to conduct the required studies in order to develop appropriate
policy recommendations that address this issue; and
WHEREAS, staff requires additional time to complete such studies and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, businesses continue to express interest in filing applications to establish or expand
land uses involving outdoor storage in the redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, the filing of these potential applications would require extensive staff resources for
processing and timely action by the Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, the establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses would frustrate the necessary
studies and create a threat to the orderly and effective implementation of any recommendations to amend
land use policies affecting the various redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency to maintain the
urgency ordinance in effect only until such time that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency adopt
any amendments to land use policies affecting outdoor storage in the various redevelopment project areas;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Manager has determined that this ordinance will
not have a physical effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from CEQA under Section 15308,
Class 8 (Actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Redevelopment Agency of the City of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby approve the City Council ordinance extending Urgency Ordinance No. 2836-
A adopted on May 29, 2001 prohibiting the establishment of outdoor storage uses and tolling the
operation of existing outdoor storage uses within the Redevelopment Project Areas.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
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Chris Salomone John M. Kaheny
Director of Community Development Agency Attorney
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