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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July II, 2007
6:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to
order at 6:03 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor
Cox
CVRC Directors: Desrochers, Lewis, Paul, and Rooney
ABSENT:
Councilmembers: None
CVRC Directors: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Attorney Shirey, Redevelopment
Manager Crockett, and Chief of Staff Forster
ACTION ITEM
INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR POSITIONS ON THE BOARD OF THE
CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRe) applicants Patti Finnegan, Art Garcia, Carl
Harry, Ricardo Macias, Jr., Hector Reyes, Salvador Salas, Jr., Rudy Gonzales, Edalia Olivo-
Gomez, Robert Saucedo, Ben West, and Todd Glanz presented their qualifications for a seat on
the CVRC Board of Directors.
At approximately 9:05 p.m., Mayor Cox opened discussions among the City Council and CVRC
Directors, stating that the entire CVRC could participate in the initial discussions on the CVRC
candidates, however, once a motion was made, only the City Council could deliberate and vote
for a new CVRC Board Member.
During the first round of review, applicants Todd Glanz, Edalia Olivo-Gomez, Ben West and
Ricardo Macias, Jr. were removed from further consideration.
Council member Ramirez stated that he would like to see a comparison between the voting
members and independent members (i.e., Directors) of the CVRC.
The Mayor invited public comment at this time.
ACTION ITEM (continued)
Pamela Bensoussan, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of Mr. Saucedo and commented that
the independent directors had also singled out Mr. Saucedo. Ms. Bensoussan also stated that she
favored Mr. Munoz and Mr. Thomson, even though they did not interview, and that she did not
prefer Mr. Harry because real estate experience was already represented on the Board.
No one else from the public spoke on this item, and the Council and CVRC Directors continued
their discussions.
Council Member Castaneda stated he preferred Mr. Garcia because of his education experience,
Mr. Gonzales because of his urban planning experience, and Mr. Reyes because of his
architectural experience. Council Member Castaneda also stated a preference for Mr. Saucedo.
Board Member Desrochers suggested that another round of review be conducted.
Deputy Mayor Rindone stated he wanted to select one new board member tonight and then two
more after further interviews. Council Members McCann and Ramirez agreed with Deputy
Mayor Rindone.
During the second round of review, applicants Patti Finnegan, Art Garcia and Robert Saucedo
were removed from further consideration.
Board Member Rooney stated he preferred Mr. Reyes because of his skills, enthusiasm,
understanding and creative ideas. He favored Mr. Salas, as well.
Board Member Desrochers stated he preferred Mr. Salas because of his private sector experience
and his work as chair of the San Diego Housing Commission.
Board Member Lewis stated he preferred Mr. Reyes with Mr. Salas as a strong second. Because
of Mr. Salas' redevelopment expertise, ifhe had one choice, it would be for Mr. Salas.
Board Member Paul stated his first choice would be Mr. Salas because of his redevelopment and
housing experience, and that his second choice would be Mr. Gonzales.
Mayor Cox stated that Council-only discussion would commence at this point.
Deputy Mayor Rindone favored Mr. Reyes and Mr. Salas as the top two candidates and
suggested that they be selected. Council Member Ramirez agreed with Deputy Mayor Rindone's
suggested approach.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to appoint Hector Reyes as a Board Member of
the CVRC. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to appoint Salvador Salas, Jr. as a Board Member
of the CVRC. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:31 p.m., Mayor Cox adjowned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of July 17, 2007, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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