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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 7, 2007
4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Casaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone and Mayor
Cox
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow and
Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. INTRODUCTION BY CITY ATTORNEY MOORE OF EMPLOYEE OF THE
MONTH, TERRI ZELENIAK, LEGAL ASSIST ANT
City Attorney Moore introduced the employee of the month, Terri Zeleniak. Mayor Cox read the
proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Ms. Zeleniak.
. OATH OF OFFICE
Human Relations Commission Member: Maria Zadorozny
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Ms. Zadorozny, and Deputy Mayor
Rindone presented her with a certificate of appointment.
. PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING
RICK ROSALER UPON 14 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Mr. Rosaler.
. PRESENTATION BY CONGRESSMAN FILNER OF A PROCLAMATION TO
STELLA SUTTON PROCLAIMING AUGUST 7, 2007 AS STELLA SUTTON DAY
IN THE 51 ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Congressman Filner read the proclamation and presented it to Ms. Sutton.
Mayor Cox read a proclamation proclaiming August 7th, 2007, as "National Night Out" in Chula
Vista. Councilmember McCann presented it to Police Captain Gary Wedge and Officer Elliott
Shaffer of the Chula Vista Police Department.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
. PRESENTATION BY THE MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC HOMEOWNER
COMMITTEE, PAMELA BENSOUSSAN; GLENDA DEVANEY; CARLOS FOX;
CORINNE MCCALL; IMOZELLE MCVEIGH; JIM MCVEIGH; JOHN PARKS; AND
NANCY PARKS, OF A CHECK TO THE CITY FOR $25,000 DEPOSITING THE
FUNDS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY DEPOSIT ACCOUNT FOR
THE INITIAL FUNDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF HISTORIC
RESOURCES IN CHULA VISTA
Members of the Historic Homeowner Committee presented the City with a check for $25,000
towards the funding of a comprehensive survey of historic resources in Chula Vista.
. PRESENTATION BY JACK BLAKELY OF THE THIRD A VENUE VILLAGE
ASSOCIATION OF A CHECK TO THE CHULA VISTA ANIMAL CONTROL
FACILITY FOR PROCEEDS FROM THE THIRD AVENUE PET FEST HELD ON
JUNE 23, 2007
Jack Blakely of the Third Avenue Village Association presented Dr. York with a check for
$3024.01 from the Third Avenue Pet Fest.
Mayor Cox announced that the newly-appointed Directors of the Chula Vista Redevelopment
Corporation would be introduced at 6:00 p.m. She then recessed the meeting at 4:33 p.m and
reconvened it at 4:36 p.m., with all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items I through 12)
Mayor Cox announced that a revised Item 2 had been placed on the dais, Item 4 would be
removed for discussion at the request of a member of the public, Item 8 would be removed for
discussion at the request of Deputy Mayor Rindone, Item 10 would also be removed for
discussion, and Item I I was removed from the agenda by the City Attorney. Councilmember
McCann stated he would abstain on Item 2 and voting no on Item 5.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meetings of May 22, 2007, June 5, 2007 and
June 12,2007, the Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of June 5, 2007, and
the Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 7, 2007.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Memorandum from Councilmember John McCann, requesting an excused absence from
the Council meeting of July 24, 2007.
Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absences.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
3. ORDINANCE NO. 3079, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING PROGRAM IS-06-013, AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS
ESTABLISHED BY CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010 TO
ESTABLISH THE PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING DISTRICT AND ADOPT PRECISE
PLAN STANDARDS FOR 3.9 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIRD
AVENUE AND "H" STREET, CURRENTLY ZONED R-3 APARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL (SECOND READING)
The applicant, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish, has requested a phased renovation and
expansion of the church campus in order to upgrade the existing facilities and provide for
anticipated growth. Adoption of the ordinance approves the negative declaration and
mitigation monitoring program, amends the zoning map, and adopts the precise plan
standards. This ordinance was introduced at the regular Council meeting of July 17,
2007. (Planning and Building Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-199, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO
ESTABLISH A FEE OF $15 FOR PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE
PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY
The City Clerk's Office has received notification of its designation as a passport
application acceptance agent and now must establish a fee for passport photos. (City
Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-200, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $25,000 FROM THE
HISTORlC HOMEOWNER COMMITTEE AND' DEPOSITING THE FUNDS TO THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY DEPOSIT ACCOUNT FOR THE INITIAL
FUNDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF HISTORIC RESOURCES IN
CHULA VISTA
The Historic Homeowner Committee donated $25,000 to the City for the initial funding
for a comprehensive survey of the historic resources in Chura Vista. Adoption of the
resolution accepts the funds to be deposited in the historic resources survey deposit
account and designates the funds for the use of the survey. (Office of the Mayor)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-201, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A DONATION
FROM THE THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
The Animal Care Facility received a donation in the amount of$2,521.51 from the Third
Avenue Village Association. Staff has recommended that the donation be used to
purchase necessary medical and laboratory supplies. (General Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. Item 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-204, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO BE
THE LEAD AGENCY IN THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT
APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
BOARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE GRANT FUNDS
AND IMPLEMENT THE APPROVED GRANT PROJECTS ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND P ARTICIP A TING JURISDICTIONS
In June 2007, the General Services Department submitted a regional grant application to
the California Integrated Waste Management Board requesting funding for waste
collection events for the South Bay regional household hazardous waste program,
comprised of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City. The Council previously
adopted a resolution approving submittal of the grant application. The Board requested
that the City adopt a modified resolution authorizing the City to be the lead agency for
the region. (General Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. Item 10 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
II. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR
THE PROVISION OF CHULA VISTA CONVE.'JTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
PROMOTIONAL SERVICES, AND VISITOR AND TRANSIT INFORMATION
SERVICES
The City has contracted annually with the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce to provide
convention and visitors bureau services since 1995. According to Council Policy #230-
01, the Council considers a budget and related contract with the Chamber for the
provision of Chula Vista Convention and Visitors Bureau promotion services and visitor
and transit information services at the Chula Vista Visitor Information Center and
Chamber of Commerce main office. (Acting Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: The item be removed from the agenda.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-206, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM SCRIPPS HEALTH
COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND TO CONTINUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SENIOR
WELLNESS THROUGH ACTION AND EDUCATION WITH A COLLABORATIVE
BETWEEN THE NORMAN PARK CENTER AND SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
CHULA VISTA WELL BEING CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The intent of the "Happy Healthy Seniors" grant is to expand the Recreation
Department's efforts to address components of health and wellness for persons 50 years
and over through health presentations, a men's support group, a health camp for seniors,
supervised fitness center classes and a health fair. (Recreation Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staffs recommendations and
offered Consent Calendar Items 1,2,3,5, 6, 7, 9, and 12, with Item 11 removed
from the agenda, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded
the motion, and it carried 5-0, except for Item 2, which carried 4-0- 1 with
Councilmember McCann abstaining, and Item 5, which carried 4-1 with
Councilmember McCann voting no.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4.
ORDINANCE NO. 3080, ORDINANCE
REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION
PROPERTIES (SECOND READING)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
OF ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL
Adoption of an abandoned residential property registration program is a means of
ensuring that residential neighborhoods are spared the negative impacts associated with
abandoned residential properties. The proposed ordinance requires lenders who own or
are responsible for abandoned homes in Chula Vista to pay a fee to register those homes
with the City's code enforcement section, and to retain the services of a local property
management company. Registration facilitates periodic monitoring by code enforcement
staff and provides a mechanism for staff and neighbors to alert the local property
management company of the need to take action to maintain the property. A fee of $70
per property would be charged as a means of recovering the cost of administering the
program. This ordinance was introduced at the regular Council meeting of July 17,2007.
(Planning and Building Director)
Eric Sutton, representing Warwick & Sutton Properties, Chula Vista, requested the addition of
the definition of a property management company with a requirement that it be under the
direction of a licensed California real estate broker. Assistant Building and Housing Director
Remp responded that it was not staffs intent to mandate a state-licensed property management
company, but to have someone local to respond. City Attorney Moore stated that the ordinance
intentionally did not provide a definition and left it open to interpretation.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Councilmember McCann stated that many property management companies and realtors had
expressed concern about the new ordinance, and that he believed there were other code
enforcement issues that needed to be addressed first. He requested a report in the future on the
effectiveness of the ordinance, and stated he would not be supporting it in order to be consistent
with his past vote.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3080, heading read,
text waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 4-1 with
Councilmember McCann voting no.
8. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-202, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
(CIP) DR-I73, THE "FIFTH AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT",
AUTHORIZING INTERPROJECT TRANSFERS FROM EXISTING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO CIP DR-I73 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$455,164 TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF ALL A V AILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-203, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT
FOR THE "FIFTH A VENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (CIP NO. DR-173)" PROJECT TO MJC
CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2]2,685 AND AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY
IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $53,171
The proposed project provides for the construction of a drainage facility west of Fifth
A venue at the intersection of Fifth A venue and Clariss Street. Six bids were received for
this project. Adoption of the resolutions establishes the capital improvement project,
accepts the bids, and awards the contract to MJC Construction. (General Services
Director)
Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that he had been concerned with the cost increase reflected in the
staff report, but had spoken with General Services Director Griffin and wanted him to explain the
process for his colleagues and the public. General Services Director Griffin explained the
change order process, including the fact that staff cannot issue a change order that exceeds policy
without coming back to the Council for approval.
ACT]ON:
Councilmember McCann moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2007-202 and 2007-
203, headings read, texts waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion,
and it carried 5-0.
]0. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-205, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENTS AND
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES OF THE INTERIM HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
According to the membership structure presented in the work program approved by the
Council on May 22, 2007, the development-related committees and commissions have
appointed members, and staff has selected community members to serve on the Historic
Preservation Advisory Committee. Staff has also developed operational procedures to
assist the Committee in the process. (Planning and Building Director)
Mayor Cox stated that she had removed this item from the Consent Calendar to read into the
record that the Design Review Board selected David Bringas as its representative and Jeremy
Hogan as the alternate representative to the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. Mayor
Cox also suggested that membership be extended to include an architect and a historian.
City Attorney Moore stated that the resolution could be amended to reflect the proposed changes
to the operating procedures to increase the number of members to 10.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-205 as amended, heading read,
text waived, to ratify the appointments, add two new positions, and direct staff to
make the necessary changes to the operational procedures. Councilmember
Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Parks Pemberton, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern with the lack of City enforcement and
overview of contractors performing work within the City and the effects this has on the citizens.
He stated that City staff needs to be more diligent in monitoring, and he cited a project on Moss
Street, between Broadway and the train tracks, where the contractor has not covered dirt piles.
Councilmember Ramirez asked that City contracts contain specifications that the City can
enforce so as not to impact the neighborhoods.
Petra Barajas, Chula Vista resident, recommended that the City issue proclamations to Don
Bauder for his article on the Gaylord project and in honor of San Diego City Attorney Michael
Aguirre for what he represents.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
NOS. 3; 7; 9; 20, ZONES 2, 4 AND 7; 23; AND EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. I ZONES A AND D
On May 22, 2007, the Council authorized the preparation of an engineer's report in order
to consider a Proposition 218 ballot process requesting an increase to assessments in 9 of
36 existing open space districts/zones because the cost for service requirements exceeds
the amount of revenue that can be generated by the current maximum assessment. The
Proposition 218 process requires the holding of a public hearing and the authorization of
the tabulation of the assessment ballots. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer)
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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Tulloch asked that anyone with a ballot submit it to the
City Clerk prior to the end of the public hearing. Engineering Deputy Director Browder
presented the staff report; and the consultant, Stephanie Parson from NBS, responded to Council
questions.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
Deputy Mayor Rindone requested and received clarification that the ballots were weighted on the
financial obligation ofthe properties.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to authorize the tabulation of the ballots.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
14. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING 24-UNIT APARTMENT
COMPLEX AT 1419 TOBIAS DRIVE (APPLICANT: ANTHONY-TAYLOR
CONSULTANTS)
The proposed tentative subdivision map subdivides 1.628 acres into 24 condomiruum
units for individual ownership at 1419 Tobias Drive. The tenant noticing required by the
state and by the Municipal Code up to this point has been completed. Once all necessary
approvals are obtained, the owners will notify the tenants with the remaining notices
required. (Planrring and Building Director)
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 and Building Director Sandoval introduced the project, and Associate Planner Pease
presented the staff report.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
Bruce Taylor, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed project.
There being no additional members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the
public hearing.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-207, heading
read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-207, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND
ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS OF A TENTATIVE MAP TO DIVIDE
INTEREST IN 1.628 ACRES AT 1419 TOBIAS DRIVE FOR A ONE-
LOT CONDOMINIUM CONTAINING 24 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
IS. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT
OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED REFINANCE AND
REHABILITATION OF EXISTING AFFORDABLE UNITS AT PALOMAR
APARTMENTS
The proposed issuance of tax-exempt bond obligations would fund the refinance and
rehabilitation of the Palomar Apartments located at 171 Palomar Street, an existing 168-
unit affordable complex originally financed through the Department of Housing and
Urban Development. The project is 35 years old and in need of some minor
rehabilitation to ensure continued long-term use and viability. (Acting Community
Development Director)
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.
Housing Manager Mills provided the staff report.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-208 heading
read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-208 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE,
SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE
BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCE
AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING AFFORDABLE UNITS AT
P ALOMAR APARTMENTS
Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
16. CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE LANDINGS
AFFORDABLE AP AR TMENTS
The Landings development will partially satisfy the master developer's affordable
housing obligations for Otay Ranch Village II. Chelsea Investment Corporation was
selected by the master developer to pursue development of the affordable rental housing
on the R-19 site. The corporation received loan approval for state financing for the
project and is ready to enter into a loan agreement with the City. (Acting Community
Development Director)
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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Housing Manager Mills provided the staff report.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
Jim Kilgore, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed development.
There being no additional members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the
public hearing.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2007-209 and 2007-
210, headings read, texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-209, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING
$960,000 FROM HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
LANDINGS AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND CIC LANDINGS, L.P. AND ALL
OTHER AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE
FINANCING OF THE PROPOSED LANDINGS AFFORDABLE
APARTMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AFFORDABLE
HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT FOR THE liS
AFFORDABLE FOR-SALE UNITS AND A NEW AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR THE 92 AFFORDABLE RENTAL
UNITS IN NEIGHBORHOOD R-19 IN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE
ELEVEN (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-210, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF
THE LANDINGS AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
17. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE DISPOSITION OF PAVEMENT
REVITALIZATION EFFORTS ON ALPINE-MINOT STREET BETWEEN E STREET
AND F STREET AND ENDORSEMENT OF STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO
EVALUATE THIS STREET WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Mayor Cox announced that this item would be removed .from the agenda and brought back at a
future date at the request of Councilmember McCann. There was no discussion, and no action
was taken.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
18. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
The subcommittee on civic engagement was appointed by the Council to review and
summarize the 49 recommendations in Terry Amsler's Report on Civic Engagement.
The committee has met twice and synthesized the report into clear and concise goals for
the City to follow. The committee also reduced the number of recommendations for
implementation to implement to six important recommendations. (Planning and Building
Director)
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Tulloch presented the staff report, covering goals and
recommendations, and noted that it was staffs intent to develop the necessary steps to
implement.
ACTION:
Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the recommendations of the Ad Hoc
Committee on Civic Engagement. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion,
and it carried 5-0.
SPECIAL ORDERS (Continued)
Mayor Cox introduced the newly appointed Directors of the Chula Vista Redevelopment
Corporation, Rafael Munoz, Hector Reyes, Jr., and Salvador Salas, Jr., presenting each with a
certificate of appointment.
OTHER BUSINESS
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
20. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A.
Ratification of appointment of Sharon Harmon to the Nature Center Board of
Trustees.
B.
Ratification of appointment of Jose Lopez to the Board of Appeals and Advisors.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointments of Sharon Harmon and Jose Lopez.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez stated he was holding open office hours the first Monday of each
month at the South Chula Vista Library and Eastlake Library, alternately. At his meeting last
night, 30 citizens came and had questions and anxiety regarding the relocation ordinance.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS (continued)
Councilmember Castaneda expressed condolences to the family of Marilyn Lassman, and spoke
of her wisdom and dedicated commitment to community service. He also expressed condolences
to the family of Staff Sergeant Joshua Mattero, who was killed on July 24 in Baghdad. He then
spoke regarding the League of California Cities conference he had attended in Monterey, noting
that a lot of interest was generated from throughout the state regarding the Chula Vista
foreclosure ordinance that was adopted this evening.
. Councilmember Castaneda: Ratification of appointment of Sam Longanecker to the
Mobilehome Rent Review Commission.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to ratify the appointment. Councilmember
McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0
Councilmember McCann extended congratulations to newly appointed commissioners Harmon,
Lopez and Longanecker. He then extended condolences to the families of Marilyn Lassman and
Staff Sergeant Mattero.
Deputy Mayor Rindone joined his colleagues in expressing condolences to Mr. Mattero's family
and Mrs. Lassman's family. He then congratulated the Bonitafest kick-off group for a successful
event this past weekend and stated he was looking forward to the Lemon Festival this upcoming
weekend.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cox announced that the Closed Session would not be held.
22. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
Three cases
The items were not discussed, and no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:03 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Chula Vista resident Staff
Sergeant Joshua P. Mattero, who gave his life in service to our country, to the Regular Meeting
of August 14,2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
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