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Home My WebLink AboutRDA Packet 2001/02/06 ~~f? ~..- -- ..0::: CllY OF CHUlA VISfA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2001 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4:00 P.M. PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING (immediately following the City Council meeting) 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" availabie 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 the adjourned joint meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency and Chula Vista City Council of January 16, 2001. 2. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION 1712 AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CONSULTANT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO EVALUATE POSSIBLE AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN CENTRE I, TOWN CENTRE II, SOUTHWEST AND OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PLANS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL BLIGHTED PROPERTIES - Agency staff routinely react to community concerns regarding areas of the City currently outside of our adopted Redevelopment Project Areas. Inadequate infrastructure and physical blight negatively affect development opportunities and re-investment. Without the revitalization tools that State Redevelopment Law provides, staff have been unable to proactively respond to many of these challenges. [Community Development Director] STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution. 3. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION 1713 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF $12,132 OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUNDS BUDGETED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-01 HOUSING DIVISION OPERATING BUDGET FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL SHELTER VOUCHER PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - The Cold Weather Shelter Voucher Program, as administered through the County of San Diego, is an annual program. This year will mark the fourth year Chula Vista has financially participated in the regional program. This year the County of San Diego is requesting support in the amount of $12,132. This amount is based on a current budget of $550,000 with $256,787 being funded through the County and the remaining $293,213 funded through participating jurisdictions and unexpended 1999-00 shelter funds. Although funds are available in the current Housing Division Professional Services operating budget, this item is being presented for Agency approval since this expenditure is not specifically authorized. [Community Development Director] STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution. 4. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 - Presented for City Council and Redevelopment Agency information and acceptance are the Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000, as prepared by the independent audit firm of Calderon, Jaham & Osborn. Both the City's and Agency's Annual Financial Reports received unqualified opinions from the independent audit firm. [Deputy City Manager Powell] STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Redevelopment Agency and City Council accept the Fiscal Year 1999-00 Financial Statements. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This is an opportunity for the general public to address the Redevelopment Agency/City Council on any subject matter within the Agency/Council's jurisdiction that is not an item on this agenda. (State law, however, generally prohibits the Redevelopment Agency/City Council from taking action on any issues not included on the posted agenda.) If you wish to address the Agency/Council 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. Redevelopment Agency, February 6, 2001 Page 2 OTHER BUSINESS 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORTlS) 6. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORT(S) a. Request for reconsideration of 5-year term for Jack-in-the-Box pole sign at the northeast corner of Bay Blvd. and J Street 7. AGENCY /COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn a Closed Session and thence to an adjourned Redevelopment Agency meeting on February 13, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers. CLOSED SESSION Unless Agency Counsel, the Executive Director, City Councilor Redevelopment Agency states otherwise at this time, the Agency/Council will discuss and deliberate on the following item(s) 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 ciosed 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 session, 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 final action taken will be recorded in the minutes which will be available in the Dffice of the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency and the City Clerk's office. 8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 a. Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 571-200-13, 14, 15,36 and Parcel Map 17701 (approximately 2.555 acres located at 760 Broadway) Negotiating Parties: Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone) and George Ray; Redevelopment Agency (Chris Salomone) and Chris Bitterlin and Tom Carter Under Negotiations Price and terms for disposition Redevelopment Agency, February 6, 2001 Page 3 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 16, 2001 6:00 p.m. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula 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 Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Chair/Mayor Horton ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City Attorney Kaheny, Deputy City Clerk Norris CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 3) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 12 and December 19, 2000 Staffrecommendation: Agency/Council approve the minutes. 2, AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1709, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REVISED OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH JOHN W. GIBSON, TRUSTEE (JOHN RYAN GIBSON, ERIC J. GIBSON, LUKE N. GIBSON TRUST, 875 ENERGY WAY) IN THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT AREA John W. Gibson, Trustee of the John Ryan Gibson, Eric J. Gibson, Luke N. Gibson Trust, is the property owner and applicant for an expansion proposed for ABF Trucking Company. ABF Trucking Company holds a 10-year lease on the site, The Gibson Trust will build, own and maintain the improvements. The Owner Participation Agreement will allow the facility to expand by 2,304 square feet to a total building area of 8,822 square feet. (Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution. 3, AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1710, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REVISED OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH GCE INDUSTRIES, INc., IN THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT AREA 1- ( CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) GCE Industries, Inc. has been in business in Chura Vista since 1980. In 1991, with assistance from the City and a $3,85 million Industrial Development Bond issuance, the company was able to expand its facility from 23,000 to 100,000 square feet. Currenlly, the company occupies five buildings and leases another on six parcels in the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Area. The company manufactures exotic metal products, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and provides manufacturing support services. In order to increase the cost efficiency of its operations and increase production, GCE Industries, Inc. has a need to expand to provide space for additional equipment. The Owner Participation Agreement will allow the expansion on conditions agreed to by the company. (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. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A MIXED USE MEDICAL OFFICE/SINGLE- F AMIL Y RESIDENCE AT 257 GARRETT AVENUE The applicant has requested a Special Land Use Permit to allow the establishment of a mixed use (medical office/single family residence) at 257 Garrett Avenue, located within the Town Centre 1 Redevelopment Project Area. The proposed land use is permitted subject to the issuance of a Special Land Use Permit within the Central Commercial area of the Town Centre Redevelopment Plan; therefore, the proposal requires consideration by the Redevelopment Agency. The proposal is exempt from enviromnental review pursuant to the California Enviromnental Quality Act, Section 15303 of the California Code of Regulations, conversion of small structures. (Community Development Director) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Chair/Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if any member of the public wished to speak, Robin Brisebois, 4441 Park Boulevard, San Diego, representing applicant Richard Blaine, spoke in support of staffs recommendation. With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Horton closed the hearing. Page 2 - Counci1/,RDA Minutes 1- ,;... 01/16/2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Padilla offered Resolution No. 1711, heading read, text waived: AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1711, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING A SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT, LUP #TCI-OO-OOl, TO RICHARD D, BLAINE AND MARGUERITE M. HUNG TO ESTABLISH A MIXED USE MEDICAL OFFICE/SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 257 GARRETT AVENUE The motion carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 6. CHAIR/MA YOR'S REPORTS a. Request for reconsideration of five-year term for Jack-in-the-Box pole sign at the northeast corner of Bay Boulevard and J Street Chair/Mayor Horton announced that the item would be continued, and no action was taken. 7. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT: At 6:26 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to be held January 23, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting. Respectfully submitted, -:\ L~~ity Clerk Page 3 - Council/,RDA Minutes I-~ 01/16/2001 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM NO.: d-- MEETING DATE: 02/06/01 ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CONSULTANT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO EVALUATE POSSIBLE AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN CENTRE I, TOWN CENTRE II, SOUTHWEST AND OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PLANS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL BLIGHTED PROPERTIES SUBMlnED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOP~ENT DIRECTOR li\.--£o, c.s:. REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (jJ~ í) ~ t'í 4/5THS YOTE: YES D NO 0 BACKGROUND Agency staff routinely react to community concerns regarding areas of the City currently outside of our adopted Redevelopment Project Areas. Inadequate infrastructure and physical blight negatively affect development opportunities and re-investment. Without the revitalization tools that State Redevelopment Law provides, staff have been unoble to proactively respond to many of these challenges, In order to more adequately address issues of urban blight, particularly within commercial districts in the older portions of the City, staff recommends issuing a Request for Qualifications for consultant services to assess the feasibility of adding additional territory to the Town Centre I, Town Centre II, Southwest and Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Areas. RECOMMENDATION Authorize Release of Consultant Request for Qualifications to Evaluate Possible Amendment of the Town Centre I, Town Centre II, Southwest and Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Plans to include additionol blighted properties. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION Any potential amendments, including the adoption of a Survey Area, will be reviewed by the Town Centre Project Areo Committee and approved by the Planning Commission, as mandated by the State Redevelopment Law, before being returned to the Agency Board for final action in a noticed public hearing. DISCUSSION Agency stoff have identified numerous primarily commercial properties in the western portion of the City which are experiencing physical blight, as defined by the State's Redevelopment Law. 0;- I PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 02/06/01 Examples of blight seen in portions of these areas include serious on-going building code violations, substandord developments, adjacent incompatible lond uses, difficult to develop irregular shaped subdivisions of land, and residentiol overcrowding. As the City grows to the east, it is essential that the City and Agency move oggressively to counter existing and emerging blighting influences. Staff is especially concerned about properties along many of the City's primary and secondary commercial corridors. As additional investment flows into new commercial areas along SR-125 and within Otay Ranch and Eastlake, impacts will be felt on existing commerciol enterprises olong Broadway, Third Avenue ond associated neighborhood commercial areas. The City can move to counter these negative impacts through the tools of revitalization afforded to Redevelopment Agencies, These primarily include the use of tax increment revenues to target and leverage new private capital investment and, if needed, the use of eminent domain powers. In addition, long term financial stability for the Redevelopment Agency can be addressed through the amendment process, Although Chula Vista ranks 28th in population among California cities with active redevelopment programs, our Agency only ranks 78th in terms of property tax increment generation due to the small size of our redevelopment project areas. This results in a lack of financial resources. Adjoining jurisdictions, including San Diego, Imperial Beach, Coronado, National City and Poway have proactively included large sectors of their older neighborhoods within redevelopment zones. The redevelopment plan amendment process involves several key steps: 1) establishment of a Survey Area in which to begin fieldwork; 2) conducting a blight survey to determine properties eligible for inclusion; 3) economic analysis including projections of future tax increment generation; 4) workshops and public outreach; ond 5) preparation of plan amendment documents. This process also includes a complete California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis, as well as fully noticed public hearings. It is staff's intent through the RFQ process to hire the best available consultant team to conduct the planning process and will return to the Agency for approvol of the consultant contract(s). Agency staff will work carefully with the selected consultant team to assess on a case-by-case basis the need for inclusion of additional properties within Redevelopment Project Areas. Property owners and residents will be fully included in the planning process, Public Workshops will be held and, in addition, staff will work closely with the Broadway Business Association, the Town Centre Project Areo Committee, the Downtown Business Association, ond other affected parties. Staff will also carefully assess any potential long-term impacts to the City's General Fund that might result from adding additional territory to the Redevelopment Project Areas. It should also be noted that under current law, 0 set formula for sharing of property tax increment revenues is mandated. The precise financial implications will be better known once the required Blight Survey is completed and the Survey Area is reduced to the final recommended Plan Amendment boundaries. ó1-~ PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 02/06/01 FISCAL IMPACT Release of the Request for Qualifications to evaluate possible Redevelopment Plan amendments has no direct fiscal impact. Once consultant firms are selected, staff will return to the Agency for contract approvals for both the plan amendment work os well as for environmentol document preparation. It is anticipated that a budget of approximately $200,000 for the plan amendment process will need to be appropriated. A funding source has as yet not been identified. ATTACHMENT Map H,\HOME\COMMDEY\ST AFF ,REP\02 -06-0 1 \PianAmendmentln;t;at;an .dac 02-.ß RESOLUTION NO, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CONSULTANT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO EVALUATE POSSIBLE AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN CENTRE I, TOWN CENTRE II, SOUTHWEST AND OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PLANS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL BLIGHTED PROPERTIES WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency desires to proactively work to prevent the deterioration of commercial districts and associated properties in the western portion of the City adjacent to the currently adopted Town Centre I, Town Centre II, Southwest and Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Areas; and WHEREAS, development and reinvestment in these districts is hampered by the lack of revitalization tools available to the Redevelopment Agency absent their inclusion in Redevelopment Project Areas; and WHEREAS, as the City grows to the east, continuing pressures of disinvestments and neglect threaten to further erode the vitality and viability of the western neighborhoods and business districts; and WHEREAS, authorizing the release of a consultant request for qualifications to evaluate possible plan amendments will permit the Redevelopment Agency to begin the process of hiring consultants to conduct blight, economic and environmental analysis necessary to adopt a Survey Area, conduct research and prepare Redevelopment Plan Amendments and required environmental documents; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby Authorize the Release of Consultant Request for Qualifications to Evaluate Possible Amendment of the Town Centre I, Town Centre II, Southwest and Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Plans to Include Additional Blighted Properties. 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I O»::¡:s: ;','; !¡ .¡¡ ~! ~ ~)Þ Z'Im 8 ~,~ ~ ~ ì 0 - ---~- ------- ~ IN3WH:I'lfll'lf REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM NO.: .3 MEETING DATE: 02/06/01 ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF $12,132 OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUNDS BUDGETED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-01 HOUSING DIVISION OPERATING BUDGET FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL SHELTER VOUCHER PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO SUBMlnED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR L~~ Çs REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR fR!t ~" )('<"" 4/5THS VOTE: YES CJNO ŒJ BACKGROUND The Cold Weather Shelter Vaucher Program, as administered through the County of San Diego, is an annual program. This year will mark the fourth year Chula Vista has financially participated in the regional program. This year the County of San Diego is requesting support in the omount of $12,132. This amount is based on a current budget of $550,000 with $256,787 being funded through the County and the remaining $293,213 funded through participating jurisdictions and unexpended 1999-00 shelter funds. Although funds are available in the current Housing Division Professional Services operating budget, this item is being presented for Agency approval since this expenditure is not specifically authorized. RECOMMENDATION That the Redevelopment approve the resolution authorizing expenditure of $12,132 of low and moderote income housing funds budgeted in the fiscal year 2000-01 Housing Division operoting budget for participation in the Regional Shelter Voucher Program. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. DISCUSSION Every year, for the past four years, the City has participated in the Cold Weather Shelter Program. This year the County has requested financial assistonce in the amount of $12,132. This amount is based on the County contributing $256,787 with the balance of $293,213 being funded participating jurisdictions and unexpended 1999-00 shelter funds. The Cold Weather Shelter ~ -I PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 02/06/01 Program provides ossistance to homeless families, the disabled, and the elderly during the rainy months from November through April. Many changes have been implemented to improve the level of outreach available to those in need, including a county-wide pilot program to be operated by Senior Community Centers fo improve the outreoch and volunteer effort for seniors; the program began operation in early November, four to six weeks earlier than previous years; and funding availability for emergency vouchers after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends, Cotholic Charities, the primary contractor working with 13 local non-profit organizations, operated the program from December 15, 1999 through April 30, 2000. Lodging was provided at 20 hotels/mofels throughout the county, Approximately 9 percenf of all vouchers were provided in the South Boy (in past yeors, the Sunshine Inn on Broadwoy participated in the voucher program); 24 percent in East County; 23 percent in North County; and 44 percent within the City of San Diego. The primary goal of the voucher program is to ensure that fomilies with children and other vulnerable populations are sheltered during the coldesf part of year. According to Catholic Charities year-end report, 978 vouchers were issued last winter sheltering a total of 1,360 persons of which 686 were children. A second goal is to assist families in achieving stabilized housing, Approximately 430 families received voucher assistance. Of those families, 52 percent (225 families) moved to independent living; 31 percent (137 families) moved to transitional, shared, or shelter housing; and the remaining 17 percent (74 families) left the program and were unable to be tracked, The following table itemizes the amount of funding requested from each jurisdiction far participation in the Regional Shelter Voucher Program. Fair Share County/City Contribution Regional Shelter Voucher Program Car/sbad $622,000 1.77% $3,713 Chula Visfa $2,033,000 5.56% $12,132 EI Ca'on $1,352,000 3.70% $8,068 Encinitas $587,000 1.61% $3,503 Escondido $1,664,000 4.56% $9,930 La Mesa $589,000 1.61% $3,515 National Ci $1,411 ,000 3.86% $8,420 Oceonside $1,882,000 5.15% $11,231 San Die 0 $18,250,000 49.98% $108,909 Santee $463,000 1.27% $2,763 Vista $1,143,000 3.13% $6,821 Urban Coun $6,517,000 17.8% $38,891 Coronado ..3 -.1 PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 02/06/01 Del Mar 1m erial Beach Lemon Grove Powa San Marcos Solana Beach Unincor oroted Jurisdiction T ofal 100% 7,896 Expected Participation $179,005 from Jurisdictions County Health/Human $256,787 Services A enc Unexpended 1999-00 $114,208 Shelfer Funds TOTAL $550,000 FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impact of expending $12,132 from the Housing Division 2000-01 operating budget will not impact current operations. There is no impact on staff other than in the preparation of this report. H:\HOME\COMMDEV\STAFF.REP\O2.06.01\Regionoi Shelter Voucher Program.doc ,.3-..3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF $12,132 OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUNDS BUDGETED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-01 HOUSING DIVISION OPERATING BUDGET FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL SHELTER VOUCHER PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO WHEREAS, The County of San Diego solicited financial assistance from the City of Chula Vista in the amount of $12,132 for participation in the annual Regional Shelter Voucher Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is desirous of providing financial assistance for the Regional Shelter Voucher Program; and WHEREAS, this program is consistent with allowed uses of Low and Moderate Income Housing funds; and WHEREAS, there are funds available in the fiscal year 2000-01 Housing Division operating budget. Expenditure of these funds will not pose an impact on current operations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby authorize expenditure of $12,132 of low and moderate income housing funds budgeted in the fiscal year 2000-01 Housing Division operating budget for participation in the Regional Shelter Voucher Program. Funds are available in the Housing Division Professional Services account 31710-6301. PRESENTED BY APPROVED AS TO FORM BY Chris Salomone Director of Community Development H:IHOMEICOMMDEVIRESOSIRegional Shelter Voucher Program Resolution,doc J-c/ Page 1, Item ...!!L Meeting Date 2/6/01 JOINT COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2000 SUBMITTED BY: Deputy City Manager Powell e REVIEWED BY: City ManagerGé~)\~ (4/5ths Vote: Yes----.No~) Presented for Council/Agency information and acceptance are the Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000, as prepared by the independent audit firm of Calderon, Jaham & Osborn. Both the City's and the Agency's Annual Financial Reports received unqualified (clean) opinions from the independent audit firm. RECOMMENDATION: That Council and the Agency accept the fiscal year 1999-00 Financial Statements. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable. DISCUSSION: Pursuant to the City Charter Section 1017, an annual audit is performed of the City's financial records by an independent accounting firm. The firm of Calderon, Jaham & Osborn has examined the general purpose financial statements of the City of Chula Vista and the Redevelopment Agency, and issued their opinion that those statements "present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City as of June 30, 2000, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles." In addition, a separate report has been prepared for the Bayfront Conservancy Trust and also, a report covering State and Federal Grant compliance, termed a "Single Audit Report." The audit did not result in any material adjustments to previously reported year-end figures for the General Fund. Available Fund Balance was verified to be $15.6 million as of June 30, 2000, an increase of approximately $5.9 million over the balance as of the end of the previous fiscal year. This reserve level represents 17.7 percent of the operating budget as compared to the Council policy minimum target level of 8 percent. 4-1 Page 2, Item- Meeting Date 2/6/01 In order to form a basis for their opinion, Calderon, Jaham & Osborn evaluated the internal control procedures of the City and found no weaknesses worthy of corrective recommendations to Council. A representative from Calderon, Jaham & Osborn is available to answer any questions you may have. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the City or Agency from this action. The contract for audit services totaled $40,949 for the year reported. 4-:L