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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 2007/05/24 CVRC/CC MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA May 24, 2007 6:00 P.M. Regular Meetings of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista and Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council were called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. CVRC ROLL CALL PRESENT: Directors: Castaneda, Lewis, McCann, Paul, Ramirez, Rooney, Rindone, and Chair Cox ABSENT: Directors: Desrochers (excused) CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: Council/Agency Members: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim Executive Director/City Manager Thomson, Deputy General Counsell Deputy City Attorney Shirey, Acting Community Development Director/Secretary Hix, Planning Manager Ladiana, Redevelopment Project Manager Crockett, Principal Community Development Specialist Lee, Community Development Specialist Johnson, Planning and Building Director Sandoval, Advance Planning Manager Batchelder, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE Interim Community Development Director Hix introduced new department employee, Sheryl Fields. PUBLIC HEARINGS I. CONSIDERATION OF DRC-06-65, SAV-ON STORAGE OFFICE AND STORAGE BUILDINGS AT 3712 MAIN STREET This property comprises an office and storage complex on a portion of a 4.78 acre site located at 3712 Main Street adjacent to the northwest comer of the intersection of Hilltop Drive and Main Street. The project will include approximately 10,400 square feet of office and storage facilities. Page 1 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes http://VvViw . chulavistaca. gov May 24, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) 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 presented the staff report. Chairwoman Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Chairwoman Cox closed the public hearing. Director Castaneda requested that when staff began working on the Southwest plan along Main Street, they consider the potential of placing the parking behind the buildings, and bringing the building forward on the lot. Staff recommendation: That the CVRC adopt the following resolution: ACTION: Director Castaneda moved to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2007-015 heading read, text waived: IA. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-015, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT (DRC-06-65) TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 10,400 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE AND STORAGE SPACE ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXISTING SAVON STORAGE BUSINESS LOCATED AT 3712 MAIN STREET Director McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 8-0-1, with Director Desrochers absent. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE 2007 MIDTERM REVIEW OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S ADOPTED FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (2005-2009) FOR THE MERGED BA YFRONTITOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (INCLUDING BAYFRONT AND TOWN CENTRE I) AND THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (INCLUDING TOWN CENTRE II, SOUTHWEST, OTA Y V ALLEY AND ADDED AREA) State redevelopment law (Health & Safety Code Section 33490(c)) requires the Redevelopment Agency, during the third year of its Five Year Implementation Plan, to hold a public hearing and conduct a midterm review of the progress made within the Agency's project areas. A comprehensive Midterm Review evaluating past and future annual work programs has been prepared for consideration by the CVRC and Agency. 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. Page 2 - CVRCIRDAlCC Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov May 24, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Acting Community Development Director Hix introduced the staff report and presented the Community Development departments 5- Y ear Strategic Plan goals. Principal Community Development Specialist Lee presented the Redevelopment 5- Y ear Implementation Plan. Redevelopment Project Manager Crockett presented the 2007 Midterm review. Director Castaneda requested that the presentation be changed to accurately reflect completed items. Chairwoman Cox suggested the presentation wording be changed from "done" to "2006-2007" to accomplish Director Castaneda's request. Community Development Specialist Johnson presented the Community Strengthening Strategy Principals as presented in the "White Paper". Chairwoman Cox opened the public hearing. Tanya Rovira-Osterwalder, Chula Vista resident, representing HEAC (Healthy Eating Active Communities), spoke in support of staffs recommendation. Ned Ardagna, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition. Chairwoman Cox closed the public hearing and requested consideration in Guiding Principal #1 of additional language stating "minimizing negative or potentially negative impacts," and a third Guiding Principal to state that the Board is listening to the public. Director Ramirez requested staff ensure that the downside is presented up front to the public and dealt with from the beginning, and that they clearly explain what the offset of the downside will be. Director Rindone requested both Community Development and City staff review the sales tax revenues since the State has begun forecasting a significant shortfall. Director Castaneda addressed prior public comments regarding disrepair on Moss Street, and noted that a sewer project would be starting shortly which will provide for the complete resurfacing of Moss Street all the way to Industrial Avenue. Director Rooney stated the importance on the Midterm review of having the H Street corridor incorporated as a new objective, and encouraged staff to thoroughly investigate the land fill property being transferred to the City by the County regarding the remediation of the ground so as to ensure it does not become a liability in the future. Director Lewis addressed public comment stating that the phrase "educating the citizens" is based on prior experience, as a lot of the general public participants come in with a great deal of fear based on ignorance. The education process is to assist in the understanding by both sides of what the other side thinks, and he encouraged staff to take the same approach with the Southwest Specific Plan as the Bayfront, getting the citizens involved in the development stages to help develop the priorities of the plan and minimize the misinformation that is put out. Page 3 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes http://'Www.chulavistaca.gov May 24, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Director Paul stated that the plan should be transparent, noting that the pressure was on staff to initiate outreach, have a fair open process, and suggested the employment of professionals to guide the outreach process when the proper time arose. Director McCann stated that the bottom line was that good redevelopment starts with community involvement; need to make sure that the redevelopment tax increment is reinvested in the community that creates it; need to focus on results; good quality projects are needed. Staff recommendation: That the CVRC adopt the following resolution: ACTION: Director McCann moved to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2007-016, heading read, text waived: 2A. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-016, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MAKING RECOMMENDATION TO THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ACCEPT THE 2007 MIDTERM REVIEW OF THE AGENCY'S ADOPTED FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE 2005-2009 FIVE YEAR PERIOD FOR THE MERGED BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (INCLUDING BA YFRONT AND TOWN CENTRE I) AND THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (INCLUDING TOWN CENTRE II, SOUTHWEST, OTAY VALLEY, AND ADDED AREA) Director Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 8-0-1 with Director Desrochers absent. Staff Recommendation: That the Redevelopment Agency adopt the following resolution: ACTION: Director McCann moved to adopt RDA Resolution No. 2007-1975, heading read, text waived: 2B. RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1975, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACCEPTING THE 2007 MIDTERM REVIEW OF THE AGENCY'S ADOPTED FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENT A TION PLAN FOR THE 2005-2009 FIVE YEAR PERIOD FOR THE MERGED BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (INCLUDING BA YFRONT AND TOWN CENTRE I) AND THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (INCLUDING TOWN CENTRE II, SOUTHWEST, OT A Y VALLEY, AND ADDED AREA) Director Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 4 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes http://v.'Viw . ch ulavistaca. gov May 24, 2007 -- PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairwoman Cox stated she had received a written comment from Mr. Adel Somo regarding property at 695 H Street, Chula Vista, requesting a written response, and requested Acting Community Development Director Hix draft the response. ACTION ITEMS 3. REPORT ON CVRC STRUCTURE REORGANIZATION At the March 22, 2007 joint meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council, the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency accepted the recommendation of the Council Subcommittee on the structure of the CVRC and directed staff to prepare the necessary amending documents to remove the City Council members from the CVRC Board of Directors. These documents include the CVRC Articles ofIncorporation and Bylaws, and Chapter 2.55 ofthe Municipal Code. Chairwoman Cox presented the staff report. Staff Recommendation: That the CVRC adopt the following resolutions: Deputy General Counsell Deputy City Attorney Shirey stated that 3A should be voted on only by the City Directors. ACTION: Director McCann moved to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2007-017, heading read, text waived: 3A. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-017, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CITY DIRECTORS AMENDING THE CVRC ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO REMOVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM THE CVRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairwoman Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Director McCann moved to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2007-018, heading read, text waived: 38. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-018, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AMENDING THE CVRC BYLAWS TO REMOVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM THE CVRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Lewis seconded the motion, and it carried 8-0-1 with Director Desrochers absent. Page 5 - CVRC/RDAlCC Minutes http://Vv'\NW . chulavistaca. gov May 24, 2007 ACTION ITEMS (continued) That the CVRC and the Redevelopment Agency adopt the following resolution: ACTION: Director/Agency Member McCann moved to adopt CVRC Resolution No. 2007- 019 and RDA Resolution No. 2007-1976 heading read, text waived: 3e. CVRC RESOLUTION NO. 2007-019, AND RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1976, JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND CHAPTER 2.55, SECTION 2.55.090 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM THE CVRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Rooney seconded the motion, and it carried 8-0-1 with Director Desrochers absent. That the City Council place the following ordinance on first reading: ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to place the ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived: 3D. ORDINANCE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 2.55, SECTION 2.55.090 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM THE CVRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (FIRST READING) Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Chairwoman Cox requested Item 5a be heard at this time. 4 . CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT There were none. Item 5a was heard prior to Item 4. 5 CHAIR'S REPORT Chairwoman Cox requested the members of the CVRC and City Council indicate Wednesday, July II th at 6 p.m. on their calendars as possible interviews for CVRe. If there are no CVRC interviews, the City Council still needs to be present for Planning and Parks and Recreation Commission interviews. Additionally, she requested they set aside Monday, July 23rd at 6 p.m., and Thursday August 16th at 6 p.m. Chairwoman Cox welcomed members of the CVRC to participate in the CVRC interviews, noting however, that only the Council would be voting. Page 6 - CVRCIRDAlCC Minutes http://wv.'W . chulavistaca. gOV May 24, 2007 CHAIR'S REPORT (continued) a. Revised CVRC Board of Directors Application Form Chairwoman Cox stated that the review of the draft application for CVRC membership had been completed and the application would be available and placed on the City website next week and that the Community Development staff would be placing notices in the Star News and Union Tribune to attract a good pool of applicants. Item 4 was heard at this time. 6. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS Director Lewis requested and received confirmation that the CVRC would be meeting on June 14th Director Ramirez stated he was looking for additional discussion pertaining to candidate qualifications prior to accepting applications. Chairwoman Cox responded that the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation referred to potential CVRC Directors areas of expertise. He then requested staff review of the idea of retail versus office space. Redevelopment Project Manager Crockett inquired as to the estimated amount of time needed to review applications prior to holding of the first interview in order to set the application deadline date. Chairwoman Cox received consensus to set the application deadline as July 2nd and requested the applications be scanned in PDF format to be e-mailed to the members for review. Director Rindone requested consideration for the selection of people from categories that were not currently represented for first consideration. Chairwoman Cox received consensus for the Council Legislative Sub-Committee to assist with the sorting of the applications into appropriate fields of expertise prior to review by the entire Board. Redevelopment Project Manager Crockett stated that the notices were scheduled to be submitted for publication next Friday, and the applications provided on the website for downloading and in paper form in the City Clerk's office, along with an informational brochure which would also be distributed throughout the community. ADJOURNMENT At 7:59 p.m. Chairwoman/Mayor Cox adjourned the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation/Redevelopment Agency to its regularly scheduled meeting on June 14,2007 at 6:00 p.m., and the Chula Vista City Council to its regularly scheduled meeting on June 5, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Ch 0\..P- V1S7: -~ /}/ ~ ooOOOooQ -<1 ~~ C> orF , Ann HIX, Secretary ! C\}RC ) * i \ 06/1012.005 ~ ~t~,.....d),f' 9:' L"V~" ://'W'ww.chulavistaca. ov May 24, 2007 - ~ . O,oMENl CO