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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2007/01/25 RDA/CVRC MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (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 ofthe 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 16,2006. 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 II, 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. WRlTTEN COMMUNICATIONS ACTION: b. 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. 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 - CVRC/RDAlCC 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 Tbird 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 ofthe 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 (continued) Director Rindone clarified his understanding of Director Ramirez' concerns, being that regardless of the inclusion of additional parking spaces and interior seating, the problem is potentially with customers coming prior to the opening of the facility and standing in lines outside. He suggested direction be included to staff to communicate these concerns to the Social Security Administration, and request an awning or some type of protective covering be provided. City Attorney Moore clarified that the City could not regulate the operation of the facility and if the Social Security Administration did not like the conditions, they would not enter into the agreement for the facility. Director Paul stated that he supported the CUP and wanted to encourage whatever design changes are appropriate. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: 3a. That the CVRC adopt the following resolution: Director McCann moved to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 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) Director Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 7-0 with Directors Castaneda and Rooney absent. 3b. That the City Council adopt the following resolution ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-029 heading read, text waived as amended to add language as recommended by City Attorney Moore to Condition 3 after tables, "and appropriate cover to accommodate the queuing of the 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 THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SOUTHWEST SUB-AREA) Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it. carried 4-0 with Councilmember Castaneda absent. Page 4 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov January 25, 2007 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/C February 6, 2007 Redevelopment ed the City Council to its regularly scheduled meeting on the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and heduled meetings on February 8, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. C. (II.. /.// Att,c'< .{. /~~ .'1' Dana M. Smith, Secretary Page 5 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov January 25, 2007 J