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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Packet 2005/06/28 REVISED ~V~ :~~-~ ~--=-~ el1Y OF CHUlA VISTA TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 6:00 P.M. (immediately following the City Council meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING A .JOINT MEETING OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Agency/Council Members Castaneda, Davis, McCann, Rindone; Chair/Mayor Padilla CONSENT CALENDAR The staff recommendations regarding the folio wing item(s) listed under the Consent Calendar wili be enacted by the Agency by one motion without discussion unless an Agency 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 City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulied from the Consent Calendar wili be discussed after Public Hearing items. Items pulied by the public will be the first items of business. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 24,2005; June 7, 2005 2. RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.1 WHICH ADOPTED CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SAID REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Agency adopt the resolution as presented in the alternative documents packet at the May 24, 2005 meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This is an opportunity for the general public to address the Redevelopment Agency on any subiect matter within the Agency' 5 jurisdiction that is not an item on this agenda. (State law, however I 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 subiect, 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. ACTION ITEMS The items listed in this section of the agenda are expected to elicit substantial discussions and deliberations by the Council/Agency, staff, or members of the general public. The items will be considered individually by the Council/Agency and staff recommendation may in certain cases be presented in the alternative. Those who wish to speak, please fill out a Request to Speak form available in the lobby and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 3. PRESENTATION BY GAYLORD INTEREST IN DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE/ENTERTAINMENT BA YFRONT Gaylord Entertainment (Gaylord) is a publicly traded company that has developed and operates award-winning large-scale convention center resort hotels in several locations across the United States. The company has expressed interest in developing a West Coast flagship hotel/conference center on the Chula Vista Bayfront. Gaylord will deliver a presentation to provide information about the company, other Gaylord projects, and their interest in and concept for developing a unique property on the Chula Vista waterfront. (Director of Community Development) ENTERTAINMENT REGARDING OF A MAJOR HOTEL CENTER ON THE CHULA ITS AND VISTA STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Informational only. No action is required at this time. 4. CONSIDERATION OF A SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS TO THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) On 5/24/05, the Council/Agency jointly approved and adopted legal and operating documents for the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC). In addition, Council directed staff to develop and make recommendations on a selection process for the appointment of the Independent Directors of the CVRC Board. (Director of Community Development) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council/Agency: 1) choose a selection process from one of the following two alternatives, adopt the corresponding resolution; and 2) direct staff to proceed with preparation of application materials for a 45-day noticing period. Alternative 1 - The screening committee consists of two council members who will forward qualified candidates in each category to the full Council for interviews, selection, and appointment. - or - Alternative 2 - Each council member screens all applications and forwards their recommended applicants to the full Council for interviews, selection, and appointment. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN INITIAL SELECTION PROCESS FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RDA/City Council, June 28, 2005 Page 2 OTHER BUSINESS 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 6. CHAIR REPORT 7. AGENCY COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Unless Agency Counsel, the Executive Director, or the Redevelopment Agency/City Council 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 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, announcements of actions taken in Closed Session shall be made by Noon on Wednesday following the meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph Brown Act IGovt. Code ~ 54957.7) 8. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT -- Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: Executive Director 9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(CI - one case ADJOURNMENT The Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to an adjourned meeting on July 12, 2005, at 6:00 p.m" in the Council Chambers. 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 (619) 691-5047 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TOO) at (619) 585-5647. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. RDA/City Council, June 28, 2005 Page 3 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA May 24, 2005 6:00 p.m. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 7:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers:'- Castaneda, Davis, McCann, Rindone, and Mayor . Padilla ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples CONSENT CALENDAR Agency/Councilmember Davis stated that she would abstain from voting on the minutes of May 10, 2005, due to her excused absence. Agency/Councilmember McCann stated that he would abstain from voting on the minutes of April 19, 2005, and April 26, 2005, due to his excused absences. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 19, 2005; April 26, 2005; May 10, 2005 Staff recommendation: Council/Agency approve the minutes. ACTION: Chair/Mayor Padilla moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered the Consent Calendar, heading read, text waived. Agency/Councilmember Rindone seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0-1 for the meetings of April 19 and April 26, 2005, with Agency/Councilmember McCann abstaining due to his excused absences; and the motion carried 4-0-1 for the meeting of May 10, 2005, with Agency/Councilmember Davis abstaining, due to her excused absence. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. ACTION ITEMS 2. CONSIDERATION OF (1) APPROVAL OF LEGAL AND OPERATING DOCUMENTS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE 50lC3 CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, OPERATING AGREEMENT); (2) ADOPTION OF A CITY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE 501C3 CORPORATION AND SETTING FORTH ITS FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS; (3) ADOPTION OF A CITY ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF THE MUNICPAL CODE TO ENSURE 1-1 CONSISTENCY REGARDING THE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE CORPORATION; AND (4) DESIGNATION OF TERRITORIES AND AREAS WITHIN WHICH THE 501C3 CORPORATION HAS AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE POWERS On November 23, 2004, the Redevelopment Agency/City Council authorized the formation of a 501c3 Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and directed staff to prepare the necessary legal and operating documents for formation proceedings. These documents and other related actions are presented for consideration. (Director of Community Development) Agency/Councilrnember McCann stated that he would abstain from participation on Item 2C out of an abundance of caution, due to the nature of his real estate holdings on the west side of the City. He left the Chambers at 7:24 p.m. Item 2C was taken out of order and discussed prior to Items 2A and B. Assistant Director of Community Development Smith presented the 501(c)(3) territory and jurisdictional boundaries report. Chair/Mayor Padilla suggested that the language be structured so that the 50l(c)(3) would perform an expanded, more delegable role by acting in an advisory capacity to the Agency and Council on all land use, planning, collaboration and coordination issues within the whole planning area. Thus, the primary jurisdictional boundaries would be all redevelopment areas, citywide, whether or not they are in the Urban Core Specific Plan area. Agency/Councilmember Davis opposed removing territories within the study area of the Urban Core Specific Plan from the jurisdictional boundaries. Pamela Bensoussan spoke in support of the proposed amendment to the jurisdictional boundaries. Chris Lewis, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of a more localized approach to the proposed plan. ACTION: Chair/Mayor Padilla then offered Resolution No. 2005-176, as amended to defme the jurisdictional boundaries as the adopted redevelopment areas Citywide, heading read, text waived: C. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-176, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING TERRITORIES AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS WITHIN THE CITY WITHIN WHICH THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HAS THE AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONS Agency/Councilrnember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1-1, with Agency/Councilrnember Davis voting no, and Agency/Councilmember McCann abstaining out of an abundance of caution due to a potential conflict of interest. Page 2 CouncilJRDA Minutes OS/24/05 1-2 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Agency/Councilmember McCann retumed to the dais at 8:04 p.m. Assistant Director of Community Development Smith presented the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (eVRe) purpose and role. ChairlMayor Padilla urged the Council to consider adopting the amendments as presented in a handout titled "Joint Redevelopment Agency/City Council, May 24, 2005, Alternative Documents," placed on the dais prior to the meeting and a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Among the proposed amendments were: 1) the Executive Director of the 501(c)(3) will be appointed directly by it majority vote of the Members of the Agency, i.e. the 501(c)(3) Executive Director will be the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director; 2) the governing principals of public participation be approved and staff directed to move fOIWard on the framework; and 3) consideration be given to consolidating the Redevelopment Corporation meeting dates with the first Council meeting rather than adding additional meetings. Agency/Counciimember Castaneda spoke in support of the amendment suggestions offered by ChairlMayor Padilla. Additionally, he stated that he believed it was fundamental for a good cross-section of local citizens to serve on the board, that members should be subject to term limits, and that it was critical to implement a rigid code of ethics and a code of conduct for all appointed members. Agency/Councilmember McCann suggested that: 1) compensation for Directors be no more than $50 per meeting; 2) members be required to complete the Conflict of Interest Form 700; 3) a code of ethics be implemented; 4) a mission statement be structured and the community involved in the process; 5) the corporation be consistent with Council policy regarding historic homes; 6) there be term limits for board members, and 7) only qualified local residents be selected to serve on the board. Lupita Jiminez, representing South Bay Greens, spoke in support of term limits for members of the CVRC, appropriate quorum requirements and a two-thirds approval level for projects, and local citizenry to serve as members of the board. She urged the Council to provide a well- balanced and focused ordinance to form the proposed Redevelopment Corporation. John Chavez recommended that the wording of the proposed bylaws with regard to the Chief Executive Officer having power to assign staff of the City and the Redevelopment Agency to perform services for the benefit of the corporation be tightened to ensure that the City Manager remains as the administrator of City staff. Georgie Stillman spoke in support of term limits for members, appropriate qUOrum requirements and a two-thirds approval level for projects, and the right to appeal a decision by the CVRC members to the City Council. She expressed her views that board membership must include a cross-section of community representatives who have experience and expertise in specialized areas, such as architecture, planning, or design. Page 3 Counci1/RDA Minutes OS/24/05 1-3 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Pamela Bensoussan clarified that historical permits would be at the pervue of the Resource Conservation Commission and spoke in support of a mission statement and a code of ethics for the CVRC. Norma Cassares, representing South Bay Forum, encouraged the Council to include the Planning Commission, Design Review Committee, and Resource Conservation Commission in the process. She spoke in support of local membership for the CVRC, member term limits, and consideration of the recommendation by Agency/Councilrnember McCann for reduced payment compensation. Patricia Aguilar, representing Crossroads II, spoke in support of the CYRC members being comprised of local citizens, urged the Council to have a design review process, and requested that staff be directed to report back regarding what other municipalities are doing in terms of design review for their redevelopment corporations. Chris Lewis, representing the Chula Vista Charnber of Commerce, spoke in support of ChairlMayor Padilla's proposed amendments to the bylaws and asked the Council to consider focusing and streamlining redevelopment efforts in the City. Greg Moser, representing the Roosevelt Street Coalition, expressed his views regarding various legalities associated with the formation of the CYRC and recommended that the City seek outside counsel to address the issues. Lisa Cohen, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of adopting the proposed resolutions. Judy Cascales spoke in support of CYRC membership being comprised of local citizens, the implementation of member term limits, and the need to establish a design review board. David Krogh concurred with the staff recommendation that there be no more than 13 board members on the proposed CVRC, including representation from the City's Planning Commission, Design Review Committee, and Resource Conservation Committee. Agency/Councilmember Rindone suggested that the advisory board members be comprised of a IS-member board that would include areas of expertise such as urban design, civil engineers, educators, and financial planners. He also spoke in support of CYRC meetings being conducted on specific meeting dates, with specific agendas, separate from the Council meetings, such as the second and fourth Thursday of each month, as proposed by staff. ACTION: ChairlMayor Padilla offered staffs recommendations to adopt the resolution and place the ordinances on first reading; approve the Alternative Document Items I- S, including: 1) the proposed bylaws, 2) operating agreement, 3) ordinance adding Chapter 2.55 to the Municipal Code, 3) boundary resolution and 4) Redevelopment Agency regulation resolution as presented to the Council; and provide arnendments and direction to staff and direct staff to return to the Council within a reasonable time with the specific ability to address compensation and benefits for the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency. Page 4 CouncilJRDA Minutes OS/24/05 1-4 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) City Attorney Moore requested that the motion include an amendment to the bylaws, to read: "the Bylaws would be amended or repealed by majority of the board of directors, including a majority of the City directors." This amendment would provide the board of directors with the ability to arnend as long as the majority of the City directors were in favor. ACTION: Chair/Mayor Padilla then moved to amend his motion, as follows: I) approve staffs recommendations to adopt the resolution and place the ordinances on first reading, headings read, texts waived; 2) approve the Alternative Document as presented to the Council to provide amendments and direction to staff; 3) direct staff to return once the ?01(c)(3) Board is seated with the specific ability to address compensation an<i benefits for the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency and the other outstanding issues; 4) amend the bylaws to read: "the Bylaws would be amended or repealed by majority of the board of directors, including a majority of the City directors;" and 5) include term restriction language. Agency/Councilmember McCann seconded the motion. A. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2005-175, AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1911, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING LEGAL AND OPERATING DOCUMENTS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE 50lC3 CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (attachments as amended in the alternative document) B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 2.55 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY AND THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITHIN DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE CITY (FIRST READING as amended in the alternative document) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.24.030, 2.32.100, AND 2.42.010 OF TITLE 2 AND SECTION 19.14.592 OF TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNCIP AL CODE (FIRST READING) The motion carried 5-0. Agency/Councilmember McCann asked staff to draft a resolution regarding compensation, to be brought forward when the CYRC convenes. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Castaneda moved that the heading and text of the "Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista Amending Resolution No. I Which Adopted Certain Rules and Regulations for Said Redevelopment Agency," included in the alternative documents, be read into the record and that the resolution be brought back to the Agency for adoption in 30 days. Agency/Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples read the resolution into the record. Page 5 CounciVRDA Minutes 1-5 OS/24/05 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Rindone moved to direct staff to bring back a proposed policy for the appointment process for the independent directors. Agency/Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve the Articles of Incorporation. Agency/Councilmember Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember McCann moved to direct City staff to file the Articles of Incorporation and bylaws' With the Secretary of State. Agency/Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember McCann moved to approve miscellaneous amendments to the Municipal Code to ensure consistency regarding functions and operations. Agency/Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 3. DIRECTOR REPORTS There were none. 4. CHAIR REPORTS There were none. 5. AGENCY COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 10:11 p.m., ChairlMayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting on June 7, 2005, at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers. ~~~y~ Lori Anne Peoples, CMC Senior Deputy City Clerk Page 6 Council/RDA Minutes OS/24/05 1-6 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 7, 2005 4:00 p.m. Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency and a Special Meeting of the Public Financing Authority of the City ofChula Vista were called to order at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLLCALL PRESENT: Agency/Authority/Councilmembers Castaneda, Davis, McCann, Rindone, and Chair/Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Agency/ Authority/Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/Authority/ City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow CONSENT CALENDAR OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. ORDINANCE NO. 3008, ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.55 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHIN THE CHULA VISTA REDEVLOPMENT CORPORATION TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY AND THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITHIN DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE CITY (SECOND READING) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance as amended at the May 24, 2005 meeting. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 3009, ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.24.030, 2.32.100 AND 2.42.010 OF TITLE 2 AND SECTION 19.14.592 OF TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. Page I CounciI/RDA Action Agenda 1-7 06/07/05 ACTION ITEMS Chair/Mayor Padilla noted that Item 3 would be continued to June 14, 2005, at the request of staff. 3. CONSIDERATION OF (I) REFUNDING CERTAIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BONDS; (2) APPROVAL OF CERTAIN REASSESSMENT REPORTS AND REASSESSMENTS WITHIN CERTAIN REASSESMENT DISTRICTS (3) ISSUANCE OF LIMITED OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS FOR CERTAIN REASSESSMENT DISTRICTS AND APPROVING AGREEMENTS AND OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; (4) ACTING AS THE LEGISLATNE BODY OF CERTAIN COMMUNICY FACILITIES DISTRICTS; AND (5) ISSUING REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS AND APPROVING AGREEMENTS AND OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH On 4/5/05, Council approved a resolution making preliminary determinations and declaring their intention to issue bonds to refund the outstanding improvements bonds issued for certain existing Assessment Districts and Community Facility Districts and ordering a report thereon. ACTION: Agency/Authority/Councilmember Rindone moved to continue Item 3 to June 14, 2005. Agency/Authority/Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1 with Agency/ Authority/Councilmember McCann abstaining. OTHER BUSINESS 4. DIRECTOR REPORTS There were none. 5. CHAIR REPORTS There were none. 6. AGENCY COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 6:08 p.m. Chair/Mayor Padilla adjourned the Special Meeting of the Public Financing Authority to an Adjourned Meeting of the Public Financing Authority on June 14,2005, at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council Meeting in the Council Charnbers. The Redevelopment Agency was adjourned to a Regular Meeting on June 21, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. ~~~~.~ Susan Bigelow, MMC, City ~erk Page 2 Council/RD A Action Agenda 1-8 06/07/05 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-_ RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITYOF CHULA VISTA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. I WHICH ADOPTED CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SAID REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Whereas, on October 30, 1973 the Redevelopment Agency adopted resolution 7061 directing the City Manager to formulate the rules and regulations for the operation of the Agency; and Whereas, on January 22, 1974, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista adopted Resolution Number I adopting certain Rules and Regulations for the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to the direction of section 33126 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California; and Whereas the Agency has determined certain changes need to be made to the Rules and Regulations; and Whereas, the Rules and Regulations shall be amended to have the Executive Director of the Agency appointed by the Agency and an employee of the Agency. Now therefore be it resolved the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista hereby amends Exhibit A of Resolution Number I as follows: Article II - Officers 01 Officers - The officers of the Agency shall be the Chairman who shall be the Mayor and the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall be appointed by a majority of the Members 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. 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. Article III - Personnel 01 Agency Powers - 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. Signature Page to Follow 2-1 Presented by: LAURIE MADIGAN DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Approved as to form by: OORE CI Y ATTORNEY AN AGENCY COUNSEL 2-2 PAGE 1, ITEM NO.: .3 MEETING DATE: 06/28/05 JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: PRESENTATION BY GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT REGARDING ITS INTEREST IN DEVELOPMENT OF A MAJOR HOTEL AND CONFERENCE/J:NTERTAINMENT CENTER ON THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT. SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTO REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO 0 BACKGROUND Gaylord Entertainment (Gaylord) is a publicly traded company that has developed and operates award-winning large-scale convention center resort hotels in several locations across the United States. The company has expressed interest in developing a West Coast flagship hotel/conference center on the Chula Vista Bayfront. Gaylord will deliver a presentation to provide information about the company, other Gaylord projects, and their interest in and concept for developing a unique property on the Chula Vista waterfront. RECOMMENDATION Presentation by Gaylord Entertainment regarding its interest in development of a major hotel and conference/entertainment center on the Chula Vista Bayfront. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. DISCUSSION Gaylord Entertainment (Gaylord) is a publicly traded company that has developed and operates award-winning large-scale convention center resort hotels in several locations across the United States, including Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, with 2,881 rooms and over 600,000 square feet of convention space and meeting rooms. Other locations include Kissimmee, Florida and Grapevine Texas. Gaylord's most recent project, Gaylord National, is currently under construction outside of Washington, D.C. Gaylord's all-inclusive hotel/conference center concept 3-1 PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: ..j MEETING DATE: 06/28/05 is very unique, and caters almost exclusively to serving large groups (600-2,000 room nights), which account for approximately 80% of its total occupancy. Gaylord has expressed interest in exploring development of a West Coast flagship Gaylord hotel/conference center on the Chula Vista Bayfront. The concept proposal envisions development of a unique, world-class facility consisting of approximately 1,500-2,000 hotel rooms with a state-of-the-art 400,000 square foot convention center and numerous in-house dining, entertainment and retail venues. 'Development of a Gaylord hotel conference center will require that the company lease property from the Unified Port District, thus they will be delivering a presentation to the Port Board of Commissioners on June 21. On June 23 a presentation will also be made to the Bayfront Master Plan Citizen's Advisory Commiftee. Based upon staff's initial assessment we believe that a development of this quality and scope could have a significant positive impact 'on the viability of the Bayfront Master Plan implementation. The concept as proposed could be an excellent fit for the Bayfront and generate additional market demand needed to drive other uses proposed in the Master Plan. Finally, development of a successful, high quality hotel/conference center on our Bayfront could become the kind of "placemaker" that helps fast-forward redevelopment of western Chula Vista. Gaylord would like to enter into discussion with the City and Redevelopment Agency to examine the City/Agency's willingness to partner in the project. Staff has requested that Gaylord executives deliver a presentation to the Council/Agency Board to provide you with information about the company, other Gaylord projects, and their interest in the Chula Vista Bayfront Subsequent to the Gaylord presentation to your Council, it is staff's intention to work with the Port staff and with Gaylord executives to more fully explore the potential of the proposed concept. Port staff intends to return to their Board in July to seek negotiation direction. At that time, Community Development staff proposes to also return to the Redevelopment Agency with an update and recommendations for potential action by the Council/Board. FISCAL IMPACT This agenda item is a presentation only. There is no fiscal impact. J:\COMMDEY\STAFF .REP\2005\06-28-05\gaylard.dac 3-2 JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 4 06/28/05 ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION APPROVING INITIAL SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS TO THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MANAGER" 4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO 0 BACKGROUND On May 24, 2005, the City Cauncil and Redevelopment Agency jointly approved and adopted legal and operating documents for the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation ("CVRC"), a 501c3 nonprofit, public benefit corporation. These documents included Bylaws for the CVRC that established the organizational structure and functions of the CVRC, including the composition of the Board of Directors. In addition to approving these Bylaws, the Council directed staff to develop and make recommendations on a selection process for the appointment of the Independent Directors of the CVRC Board. The following report provides an overview of the CVRC composition and presents a recommended selection process. RECOMMENDATIONS Direct Staff to proceed with preparation of application materials for a 45-day noticing period. Adopt joint Resolution No. _ to establish an initial selection process for the appointment of Independent Directors to the CVRe. DISCUSSION CVRC Board of Directors On May 24, 2005, the Council adopted CVRC Bylaws that established a nine-member Board of Directors for the CVRC, five of whom shall be the Mayor and City Council members, also referred to as "City-Directors." The four remaining "Independent Directors" will be appointed by the City Council. Section 3 of Article VII of the Bylaws describes the qualification requirements for the four Independent Directors according to the following fields of expertise and experience. 4-1 PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 4 06/28/05 . Architect/Environmental Planner . Real Estate Developer/Business leader . Financial Planner/Educator/Community leader . Civil Engineer/Urban Designer/Scientist The Council emphasized the importance of drawing expertise and experience from the broadest pool of available resources, including professionals within the City and throughout the region. The Council also expressed that, while it i,s desirable for the Independent Directors to live or work in Chula Vista, local residency or place of business is not a mandatory prerequisite for candidacy. Initial Selection Process - Independent Directors Staff is proposing that the procedures for the appointment of Independent Directars be generally consistent with those of other Council-appointed boards, commissions, and committees, including procedures for advertisement, application, interview, and selection. Accordingly, applicants for Independent Director positions must submit an application form (Attachment A), a resume, and a statement of interest to the Agency within 45 days of a notice of availability. Because there are four different director seats and the potential for numerous candidates, each with a specific required competency, it is recommended that some sort of screening for qualifications be included in the selection process. Staff is offering two ways the selection process can proceed. Alternative 1 : 1) The screening committee consists of two council members who will forward qualified candidates in each category to the full Council for interviews, selection, and appointment. - or- Alternative 2: 2) Each council member screens all applications and forwards their recommended applicants to the full Council for interviews, selection, and appointment. Section 3 of Article VII of the Bylaws establishes staggered, four-year terms of office for the Independent Directors. The initial terms will be as follows: . Four-Year Initial Term o Architect/Environmental Planner o Real Estate Developer/Business leader . Two-Year Initial Term o Financial Planner/Educator/Community leader o Civil Engineer/Urban Designer/Scientist The Bylaws further provide that the Council may reappoint Independent Directors at the end of their terms. Consistent with other Council-appointed commissions and committees, term restrictions for the Independent Directors will limit them to serving two consecutive terms. 4-2 PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: --L 06/28/05 FISCAL IMPACT The ongoing cost of operations of the CVRC is an obligation of the Redevelopment Agency, which will be offset by revenues generated in the redevelopment project areas. AnACHMENTS Attachment A - Application for Chula Vista~Redevelopment Corporation J:\COMMDEV\STAFF.REP\2005\06-28-05\CVRC Seledion Process 062805.doc 4-3 ~~ft- :- ~- ~ ':=:--~~~ - - --- -::....-~~ ATTACHMENT A ellY OF CHUlA VISTA APPLICATION FOR CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Name Home address Zip Residence phone -----.! Business phone -----.! Do you live within the City limits ofChula Vjsta? 0 yes 0 no How long? Present employer Position Which CVRC Independent Director position are you applying for? o Architect/Environmental Planner 0 Real Estate Developer/Business Leader o Financial Planner/Educator/Community Leader 0 Civil Engineer/Urban Designer/Scientist Are you currently serving on a Chula Vista Board, Committee or Commission? 0 yes 0 no Which one(s)? What experience or special knowledge can you bring to this position? What would you hope to accomplish by your participation? Note: Applications will be received in the Office of the City Clerk through August 15, 2005 at 5:00 p.rn. Signature Date . . , ALTERNATIVE 1 RESOLUTION NO. A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN INITIAL SELECTION PROCESS FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHEREAS, on May 24, 2005, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency approved and adopted legal and operating documents for the formation and ongoing functions and operations of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, a nonprofit, public benefit corporation; and WHEREAS, the adopted Bylaws of the Corporation set forth the number and qualifications of the Corporation's Board of Directors, including five (5) City-Directors whom shall be the duly elected or appointed and qualified members of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, and four (4) Independent Directors whom shall be designated and appointed by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista based upon the following qualification criteria and categories: I. One Independent Director shall be a member of the public with expertise and experience in the field of either architecture or environmental planning; 2. One Independent Director shall be a member of the public with expertise and experience in the field of either real estate development or business; 3. One Independent Director shall be a community leader and/or a member of the public with expertise and experience in the fields of either finance or education; 4. One Independent Director shall be a member of the public with expertise and experience in the field of civil engineering, urban planning and/or design, or science; and WHEREAS, on May 24, 2005, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency directed staff to prepare for consideration by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency a selection process for appointment of the Corporation's four initial Independent Directors; and WHEREAS, staff has prepared a report and recommended a selection and screening process for consideration of approval and adoption by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula Vista do hereby: I. Establish a screening committee, consisting of two council members, who will forward qualified candidates in each category to the full City Council for interviews, selection, and appointment. 4-5 Presented by: LAURIE MADIGAN DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Approved as to form by: ~JL ~/41bu CIT AT~~EY AND ENCYCOUNSEL i':6 AL TERNA TlVE 2 RESOLUTION NO. A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN INITIAL SELECTION PROCESS FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHEREAS, on May 24, 2005, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency approved and adopted legal and operating documents for the formation and ongoing ftmctions and operations of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, a nonprofit, public benefit corporation; and WHEREAS, the adopted Bylaws of the Corporation set forth the number and qualifications of the Corporation's Board of Directors, including five (5) City-Directors whom shall be the duly elected or appointed and qualified members of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, and four (4) Independent Directors whom shall be designated and appointed by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista based upon the following qualification criteria and categories: I. One Independent Director shall be a member of the public with expertise and experience in the field of either architecture or environmental planning; 2. One Independent Director shall be a member of the public with expertise and experience in the field of either real estate development or business; 3. One Independent Director shall be a community leader and/or a member of the public with expertise and experience in the fields of either finance or education; 4. One Independent Director shall be a member of the public with expertise and experience in the field of civil engineering, urban planning and/or design, or science; and WHEREAS, on May 24, 2005, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency directed staff to prepare for consideration by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency a selection process for appointment of the Corporation's four initial Independent Directors; and WHEREAS, staff has prepared a report and recommended a selection and screening process for consideration of approval and adoption by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista do hereby: I. Establish that each member of the City Council shall screen all applications for Independent Directors and forward their recommended applicants to the full City Council for interviews, selection, and appointment. 4-7 Presented by: LAURIE MADIGAN DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Approved as to form by: AGENCY COUNSEL -2- 4-8