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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2007/01/25 CC/CVRC MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORA nON (CVRC) AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 25, 2007 6:00 P.M. Regular Meetings of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and Redevelopment Agency, and an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council, of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. CVRC ROLL CALL PRESENT: Directors: Desrochers, Lewis, McCann, Paul, Ramirez, Rindone, and Chair Cox ABSENT: Directors: Castaneda (excused), and Rooney (excused) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency Members: McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Chair Cox ABSENT: Agency Members: Castaneda (excused) CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers: McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Interim Executive Director/City Manager Thomson, General Counsel/ City Attorney Moore, Assistant General Counsel/Assistant City Attorney Hull, Secretary Smith, Redevelopment Project Manager Crockett, Planning Manager Ladiana, Senior Community Development Specialist Tapia, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples, Community Development Administrative Assistant Donnelly PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff Recommendation: a. That the Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of November ] 6,2006. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (continued) ACTION: ACTION: Mayor Cox stated that due to the absence of Agency Member Castaneda, and the fact that she and Agency Member Ramirez were not members of the Agency at the time of the November 16, 2006 meeting, this item would once again need to be continued. b. That the CVRC and Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of January 11, 2007. Director/Agency Member McCann moved to approve the minutes of January II, 2007. Director Lewis seconded the motion and it carried 5-0 with Director/Agency Member Ramirez and Vice Chair Rindone abstaining, and Director/ Agency Member Castaneda and Director Rooney absent. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ACTION: ACTION: a. Memorandum from Christopher Rooney requesting an excused absence from the CVRC meeting of January 11,2007. Staff recommendation: That the CVRC excuse the absence. Director McCann moved approval of the requested excused absence. Director Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 6-0 with Director Paul abstaining, and Directors Castaneda and Rooney absent. b. Memorandum from Steve Castaneda requesting an excused absence from the CVRC/Redevelopment Agency/City Council meeting of January 25,2007 Staff recommendation: That the CVRC, Redevelopment Agency, and City Council excuse the absence. Director/Agency Member, Councilmember McCann moved approval of the requested excused absence. Director Desrochers seconded the motion and it carried 7-0 with Director/Agency Member/Councilmember Castaneda, and Director Rooney absent. Vice Chair Rindone inquired as to why his request for excused absence from the meeting of January 11,2007, had not been placed on a revised agenda for tonight's meeting. Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples stated that it was scheduled for the February 8, 2007 agenda. Page 2 - CVRCIRDAlCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov January 25, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PCC-07-022) FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 626 L STREET, WITHIN THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SOUTHWEST SUBAREA) Conditional Use Permit application for the relocation of the Social Security Administration offices from Third A venue to property located at 626 L Street. 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. Planning Manager Ladiana introduced Senior Community Development Specialist Tapia, who presented the staff report and responded to questions of the Council. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Director Ramirez made inquiry regarding the operations of the Social Security Administration, and whether the new plan included a way of accommodating those he currently sees standing in lines out front of the building, prior to and during hours of operation. Developer Chris Post responded that the new facility is larger and that the RAC had recommended the installation of benches in the front of the building to accommodate those waiting in line. Director Ramirez expressed concerns for the people waiting in line outside of the building and their possible need for a restroom facility prior to the opening of the office for business and the impacts this will have on other businesses in the area. Chair Cox explained that the developer could not speak to the conduct of the Social Security Administration who is a Federal entity and has certain requirements for their offices. Jon Isaac, applicant, stated that the purpose of the relocation of the Social Security Administration to this facility was to increase the office capacity to eliminate the lines. The proposed new location has double the amount of seating capacity as the current location. Director Ramirez stated he could not support approval of the CUP unless the applicant was willing to guarantee there would be no lines. Chair Cox explained that the Social Security Administration contracts with the developer to build a building to their specifications and that his concerns regarding the operation of the facility was not a tenant improvement issue. Director Ramirez expressed his disagreement, stating he believed that as a condition for the permit, accommodations should be made for the routine operations of this facility, which he felt created a public health issue. Director Lewis responded that the applicant was not liable for this type of thing, and that his concerns should be addressed to the Social Security Administration. Page 3 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov January 25, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING (c.ontinued) Direct.or Rind.one clarified his understanding .of Direct.or Ramirez' c.oncerns, being that regardless .of the inclusi.on .of additi.onal parking spaces and interi.or seating, the problem is p.otentially with cust.omers earning pri.or t.o the .opening .of the facility and standing in lines .outside. He suggested directi.on be included t.o staff t.o c.ommunicate these c.oncerns t.o the S.ocial Security Administration, and request an awning.or same type .of protective c.overing be provided. City Att.orney M.o.ore clarified that the City c.ould n.ot regulate the .operati.on .of the facility and if the S.ocial Security Administrati.on did n.ot like the c.onditi.ons, they w.ould n.ot enter int.o the agreement far the facility. Direct.or Paul stated that he supp.orted the CUP and wanted t.o enc.ourage whatever design changes are appropriate. There being n.o members .of the public wh.o wished t.o speak, May.or C.ox closed the public hearing. ACTION: 3a. That the CVRC adapt the fallowing res.oluti.on: Direct.or McCann m.oved t.o adopt CVRC Res.oluti.on N.o. 2007-002 heading read, text waived: CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-002, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-07-022 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 626 L STREET, WITHIN THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SOUTHWEST SUB-AREA) Direct.or Ramirez sec.onded the m.oti.on and it carried 7-0 with Direct.ors Castaneda and R.o.oney absent. 3b. That the City C.ouncil adapt the f.oll.owing res.oluti.on ACTION: C.ouncilmember McCann m.oved t.o adapt Res.oluti.on N.o. 2007-029 heading read, text waived as amended t.o add language as rec.ommended by City Att.orney M.o.ore t.o Conditi.on 3 after tables, "and appropriate cover to acc.omm.odate the queuing .ofthe public": RESOLUTION NO. 2007-029, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC- 07-22 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 626 L STREET, WITHIN WE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SOUTHWEST SUB-AREA) C.ouncilmember Ramirez sec.onded tlfe motion and it carried 4-0 with Councilmember Castaneda absent. . Page 4 - CVRCIRDAlCC Minutes http://www.chulavi~taca.g.oy January 25, 2007 I __J PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. 4. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS There were none. 5. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS Chair Cox stated that the Council had approved a subcommittee comprised of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to review the CVRC, and that the subcommittee was submitting a report with the recommendation to remove the City Council from the Board. This report will be submitted to the City Council for consideration at their Regular Meeting on February 6th. Further, that the report will recommend that the City Council forward the subcommittee recommendation to the CVRC for review and public comment at their February 8th meeting. This begins the public process. 6. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS Director Ramirez stated that he had previously circulated a memorandum with his recommendations on organizational reforms for the CVRC, and requested the City Clerk's Office provide copies to the Independent Directors for review prior to the item coming before them on February 8th. Director Desrochers spoke regarding the vacancy on Third A venue that the moving of the Social Security Administration office move will create, and expressed concerns about the Specific Plan timetable. He then requested an update on the Urban Core Specific Plan, as well as the Bayfront Gaylord status, along with a report on how the CVRC will be involved in the budget process, how future funding needs will be accommodated, what is the staffing going to be, how will it be paid for, and commented that it appeared the tax increments were designated to pay for staff and not for projects. Chair Cox requested an update on the Bayfront be provided at the second meeting in February or when staff felt would be an appropriate date. ADJOURNMENT At 7:07 p.m. Mayor/Chair Cox adjourned the City Council to its regularly scheduled meeting on February 6, 2007, at 4:00 .m., and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and Redevelopment Agenc ly scheduled meetings on February 8, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. Ci\~~~ * K CVRC " * \ \ 061"15/2005) E ~ oOoo~oO ~ <"OA O~<(o Page 5 - CVRC/RD http://www.chulavistaca.gov 4~~1~~' tif .~/' Dana M. Smith, Secretary January 25, 2007