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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/10/16 RDA Agenda Packet I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this " , document on the bulletin board according t~' f ~ Act requirements. -:;,mUL---- ;lft"=:E;; Slgned~ ............"'>.."'>.. CITY OF CHULA VISTA /iJe Cheryl Cox, Mayor/Chair Rudy Ramirez, Council/Agency Member David R. Garcia, City Manager/Executive Director John McCann, Council/Agency Member Ann Moore, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Jerry R. Rindone, Council/Agency Member Susan Bigelow, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Council/Agency Member JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA October 16, 2007 6:00 P.M. (Immediately following the City Council Meeting) Council Chambers City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Council/Agency Members Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor/Chair Cox PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Agency on any subject matter within the Agency's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Agency from taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Agency may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item I) The Council/Agency will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendation by one motion, without discussion, unless a Council/Agency Member, a member of the public, or City staff requests that an item be removed 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 pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Special Meeting of August 7, 2007, and the Regular Meeting of August 14,2007. Staff recommendation: Agency approve the minutes. ACTION ITEMS The Item listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Council/Agency, and is expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 2. CONSIDERATION OF SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING STRATEGIES UPDATE The report on the Southwest Community Strengthening Strategies, includes the introduction of a process management consultant; a report on the National League of Cities Roundtable, and a brief status update on efforts to date and the next steps to be taken. (Acting Community Development Director/Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: CouncillRedevelopment Agency hear the report. OTHER BUSINESS 3. CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR'S REPORTS 4. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS 5. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT the City Council to the Regular Meeting of October 23, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and the Redevelopment Agency to the Regular Meeting of November 6, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings and jive days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the City Clerk for specific information at (619) 691-5041 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) at (619) 585-5655. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Page 2 - Jt. CounciVRDA Agenda httn://www.chulavistaca.2:0V October 16, 2007 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 7, 2007 4:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 4:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Members: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Chair Cox ABSENT: Agency Members: None ALSO PRESENT: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ACTION ITEM 1. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BYLAWS TO CHANGE ITS REGULAR MEETING DATE AND TIME Staff has recommended that the Redevelopment Agency amend Section 3.01 of Article III of the Agency bylaws, last amended on September 14, 2006, to change the Board of Directors' regularly scheduled meetings from the second and fourth Thursdays of each month to the fust and third Tuesdays of each month, coinciding with the City Council's regularly scheduled Tuesday meetings. (Community Development Director) ACTION: Vice-Chairman Rindone moved to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2007-1981, heading read, text waived: RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1981, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BYLAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS TO CHANGE ITS REGULAR MEETING DAYS AND TIMES Agency Member McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT At 4:39 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the Special Meeting. ~ J Ii /(1 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 14,2007 6:00P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chu1a Vista was called to order at 8:51 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Members: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Chair Cox ABSENT: Agency Members: None ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Garcia, Agency Counsel Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ACTION ITEM 1. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR REAL PROPERTY FOR A CHULA VISTA AUTO PARK DIRECTIONAL SIGN Principal Community Development Specialist Ruiz gave an overview of the proposed two-party agreement. Agencymember Castaneda expressed concern about the visibility of the sign at the proposed location and the groundwork done to adequately assure the Agency, neighbors, and auto dealers that the sign would be delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner. Redevelopment Manager Crockett replied that staff believed the priority was to seek a feasible site. Of the three options evaluated, the proposed site was the most feasible, the closest to the freeway, and within the redevelopment area. Agencymember Castaneda asked staff to provide a more technical description of the type of sign being recommended and the financial investment by the City when the item comes back to the Agency. Agencymember Rindone stated that there was a proposal by a private vendor to perform the work for the proposed project at no cost, and he questioned why it was ruled out. Mr. Ruiz responded that the proposal had not been ruled out, but as part of the public process, the City was obligated under the owner participation agreement to weigh the merits of the current proposal, as well as other proposals that may be made in the future. Agency Counsel Moore clarified that currently no application or proposals were before the City. ! B-( DRAFT ACTION ITEM (Continued) Agencymember McCann stated that staff should look at other sites in the City for additional directional signs. ACTION: Agencymember McCann moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-1982, heading read, text waived: AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1982, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTNE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE THE ACQUISITION OF INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4555 MAIN STREET AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO THE BOARDS APPROVAL TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DIRECTIONAL SIGN FOR THE CHULA VISTA AUTO PARK Chair Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 p.m., Chair Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on September 25,2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk ~ Page 2 - RDA Minutes I rl ~. . ,i::.?")_. ./ ; ;......- -'-- August 14, 2007 CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ~!f? c Of ..-flY . ~ CHULA VISTA OCTOBER 16, 2007, Item~ ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: INFORMATION UPDATE ON THE SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING STRATEGIES DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUlLDIN(,~ ."IV ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT D~~TOR~] CITY MANAGER fI~ 4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO 0 REVIEWED BY: BACKGROUND On May 24, 2007, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency received a comprehensive presentation from staff on the 2007 Midterm Review of the Agency's Five Year Implementation Plan. A key highlight of that presentation was the introduction of a proposed work program toward a community building and outreach effort in Southwest Chula Vista As described by staff, the Community Strengthening Strategies would provide an important foundation for all future City activities in the Southwest, including redevelopment. This report is an information update to the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on the Southwest Community Strengthening Strategies Work Program, including initial steps that City staff has taken to date, and the introduction of the consulting firm that has been selected and hired to assist Southwest community partners in designing a process for community building. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the informational update on the Southwest Community Strengthening Strategies is not considered a "Project" under CEQA; and therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA review. RECOMMENDATION Information update - No action is required. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. 2-1 DISCUSSION The Southwest is one of the oldest sections of the community, and a late annexation to the City in 1985. Considerable portions of the infrastructure require updating. It was an area targeted in both the General Plan and Redevelopment Agency Five Year Implementation Plan for change, reinvestment and further specific planning. From a social perspective, many in the Southwest community feel a need for a stronger civic voice that overcomes linguistic and cultural barriers and draws attention to their unique needs. The Southwest Community Strengthening Strategies, modeled on civic engagement and neighborhood improvement efforts conducted in other communities across the country, will be an initial step in a long partnership effort to improve life quality in this portion of Chula Vista. The Southwest Community Strengthening Strategies will endeavor to: · Partner with residents, businesses, property owners, non-profit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and other govemment agencies · Identify and achieve common goals in Southwest Chula Vista · Pursue broad community building efforts · Address community issues comprehensively · Improve quality oflife for residents · Attract and leverage resources. To facilitate these objectives, City staff has taken the following initial steps toward launching the Southwest Community Strengthening Strategies (SCSS). · Designed a community building strategy, focused on process and partnerships rather than any specific outcome. · Developed a contact list of potential early partners and learning from them about the work being accomplished in the Southwest through existing organizations and institutions. · Prepared a grant application for the Department of Toxic Substances for additional funds to support the SWCCS. · Compiled thematic mapped data for the City and Southwest to illustrate some of the issues that have arisen in the early partner outreach. Please visit www.chulavistaca.gov/redevelopment and click on "Links and Resources" to access this data. Another key first step was attending a National League of Cities Roundtable Forum in Indianapolis with a delegation of staff, community members, and a City Councilmember. Chula Vista was invited to apply to the National League of Cities' Roundtable on Building Equitable Communities based on its innovative approach to strengthening partnerships and engaging the community in Southwest Chula Vista. Chula Vista was selected, and learned how cities have successfully built upon community assets and used strong city-community partnerships to leverage resources, build community, and improve civic engagement. In addition to these activities, staff cooperatively worked with key community partners to solicit proposals for a consultant to assist in the work program. After a competitive process, the firm of Moore Iacafano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) was selected by a panel of staff and community members to facilitate meetings, provide process management assistance and provide tools and methods for 2-2 community building over the next 9 to 12 month period. Staff is currently negotiating a contract with MIO. Over the coming months, our goal will be to establish community priorities and common agendas with the various sectors that comprise the Southwest community. Among other outcomes, this process is intended to result in community-led efforts that will allow stakeholders to network and leverage resources and assets toward community strengthening. This process will also provide a platform for developing cooperative partnerships and processes for a future Southwest Specific Planes), infrastructure management planes), and other community improvement programs. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. FISCAL IMP ACT As part of the FY 2007-08 budget process, the CVRC and Redevelopment Agency authorized a $50,000 budget for the Southwest Community Strengthening Strategies Work Program. No additional funding is being requested at this time. Prepared by: Nancy Lytle, Process Improvement Manager, Planning and Building, Sarah Johnson, Community Development Specialist, Community Development 2-3