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Home My WebLink AboutCVRC Min 2007/03/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORA nON (CVRe) AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 8, 2007 6:00 P.M. Regular Meetings of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and Redevelopment Agency 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: Castaneda, Desrochers, Lewis, McCann, Paul, Ramirez, Rooney, Rindone, and Chair Cox ABSENT: Directors: None REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency Members: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Chair Cox ABSENT: Agency Members: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim Executive Director/City Manager Thomson, General Counsell City Attorney Moore, Deputy City Attorney Cusato, Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Kachadoorian, Assistant Finance Director Davis, Acting Community Development Director/Secretary Hix, Economic Development Manager Stone, Redevelopment Project Manager Crockett, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Cox stated that she and Agency Member Ramirez would be recusing themselves from the minutes of August 10, 2006, August 26, 2006 and November 16, 2006, as they were not on the Redevelopment Agency at the time. Director Paul requested a correction to the minutes of November 16, 2006 as they reflected him as being both present and absent. Vice Chair Rindone suggested that all members vote and any meetings they were absent from be recorded as an abstention. Staff recommendation: a. That the Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of August 10, 2006, August 26, 2006, November 16,2006, January 9, 2007, and January 11,2007, and February 13,2007. b. That the CVRC and Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of January 25, 2007 and February 8, 2007. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (continued) ACTION: Vice Chair Rindone moved approval of the minutes of August 10, 2006, August 26,2006, November 16, 2006, January 9, 2007, and January 11,2007, January 25, 2007, February 8, 2007 and February 13, 2007. Director/Agency Member McCann seconded the motion. The minutes of August 10, 2006 carried 5-0 with Director Lewis and Director/Agency Member McCann abstaining as they were absent from the meeting, and Director/Agency Member Ramirez and Chair Cox abstaining as they were not part of the CVRC/Redevelopment Agency at the time of the meeting; the minutes of August 26,2006 carried 7-0 with Director/Agency Member Ramirez and Chair Cox abstaining as they were not part of the CVRC/Redevelopment Agency at the time of the meeting; the minutes of November 16, 2006 carried 6-0 with Director Paul abstaining as he was absent from the meeting, and Director/Agency Member Ramirez and Chair Cox abstaining as they were not part of the CVRC/Redevelopment Agency at the time of the meeting; the minutes of January 9, 2007 carried 5-0; the minutes of January II, 2007 carried 6-0 with Director Rooney, Director/Agency Member Ramirez and Vice-Chair Rindone abstaining as they were absent from the meeting; the minutes of January 25, 2007 carried 7-0 with Director Rooney and Director/Agency member Castaneda abstaining as they were absent from the meeting; the minutes of February 8, 2007 carried 7-0 with Directors Lewis and McCann abstaining as they were absent from the meeting, and the minutes of February 13, 2007 carried 4-1 with Agency Member McCann abstaining as he was absent from the meeting. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ACTION: a. Memorandum from Jerry Rindone requesting an excused absence from the Redevelopment Agency meeting of January 11,2007. Staff recommendation: That the Redevelopment Agency excuse the absence. b. Memorandum from John McCann requesting an excused absence from the CVRC meeting of February 8, 2007. Staff recommendation: That the CVRC excuse the absence. Director/Agency Member McCann moved approval of the requests for excused absence. Director Desrochers seconded the motion. Item 2a carried 8-0 with Vice Chair Rindone abstaining. Item 2b carried 8-0 with Director McCann abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. Page 2 - CVRC/RDA Minutes htto://www.chulavistaca.gov March 8, 2007 ACTION ITEMS Director Castaneda stated that the funding to be used for the compensation for the consultant agreements to be considered under Item 3 was coming from the combined BayfrontlTown Centre area and his residence is located in Town Centre 1; he therefore would be recusing himself from participation out of an abundance of caution. Director Castaneda then left the Council Chambers. Interim City Manager Thomson provided his report for Item 4 at this time. Director Desrochers commented that he was extremely pleased to see the Stradling Firm representing the CVRC legally, as they are one of the top three firms in the State with tremendous credentials. Director Rooney inquired as to whether the San Diego Unified Port District had their own representation and consultants on board, and if there was duplication of services being provided. Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Kachadoorian responded that the Port has a bond counsel and financial advisor on board, and have hired ERA to conduct a market analysis of the Bayfront Master Plan. Additionally, the City has their own independent bond counsel for legal representation, Suzanne Herald as financial advisor who is doing projections for tax increment purposes, as well as Economic Planning Systems who is doing an independent review of the report prepared by ERA to insure the numbers make sense. Assistant Finance Director Davis stated for the record, that Vice Chair Rindone's property was not located within 500 feet of Town Centre 1. Vice Chair Rindone stated that with the clarification from staff, he would be participating on this item. 3. CONSIDERATION OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS FOR THE GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT Harrell and Company, Economic and Planning Systems and the law firm of Stradling, Y occa, Carlson and Rauth, LLC have been instrumental in assisting the City in negotiating the deal points of the Gaylord Entertainment Letter of Intent that was signed on July 25, 2006. Additional appropriations are now necessary to continue the use of the consultants through the negotiating process with Gaylord. Staff recommendation: That the Redevelopment Agency adopt the following resolutions: ACTION: Director Lewis moved to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2007-003, heading read, text waived. Page 3 - CVRC/RDA Minutes htto://www.chulavistaca.gov March 8, 2007 ACTION ITEMS (continued) 3a. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-003, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THE WAIVER OF THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND THE APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HARRELL & COMPANY ADVISORS, LLC., THE WAIVER OF THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND THE APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC AND PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC., AND THE WAIVER OF THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND THE APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH STRADLING, YOCCA, CARLSON & RAUTH, AND RECOMMENDING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE NECESSARY FUNDS Director Rooney seconded the motion, and it carried 8-0-1, with Director Castaneda abstaining. Staff recommendation: That the Redevelopment Agency adopt the following resolutions: ACTION: Agency Member McCann moved to adopt RDA Resolution Nos. 2007-1967, 2007-1968, and 2007-1969, headings read, texts waived. 3b. RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1967, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HARRELL & COMPANY ADVISORS, LLC. FOR FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT, AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS 3c. RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1968, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC AND PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC. AS ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR THE SA YFRONT MASTER PLAN, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT, AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS Page 4 - CVRC/RDA Minutes httD://www.chulavistaca.gov 0" March 8, 2007 ACTION ITEMS (continued) 3d. RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1969, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH STRADLING, YOCCA, CARLSON & RAUTH FOR LEGAL SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT, AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS Agency Member Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Agency Member Castaneda abstaining. Item 4 was heard previously 4. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS Interim Executive Director Thomson announced that next Thursday in the Council Chambers, Gaylord Entertainment would be presenting their concept plan for their proposed Hotel and Convention Center on the Chula Vista Bayfront. Two presentations will be held, one from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the second from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The format will be a Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting/Public Workshop and everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting will also be available on the City website via streaming video for those who are unable to attend. 5. CHAIRWOMAN'S REPORTS There was none. 6. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS Director! Agency Member Ramirez stated that during his questioning at the last CVRC meeting, he did not intend to interrogate or make anyone feel unwelcome or unappreciated, that he fully recognized the contribution that the experts who are not City residents are making to the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Board, and he looked forward to future dialogues. ADJOURNMENT 'ourned meeting to the next Regular Meeting on March 22, 2007, at 6:00 tJut/):/ Ann Hix, Secretary http://www.chulavistaca. gov March 8, 2007