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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 16, 2007
6:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 6:41 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Agency/Councilmembers: Castaneda,
Rindone, and Mayor Cox
McCann,
Ramirez,
ABSENT:
Agency/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Moore,
Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Item I)
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:
Agency Member McCann moved to approve staff recommendation and
offered the Consent Calendar, heading read, text waived. Agency
Member Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
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)
Mayor/Chairwoman Cox provided an overview of the Southwest Community Strengthening
Strategies program.
ACTION ITEMS (continued)
Agency/Councilmember Ramirez spoke regarding his participation at the National League of
Cities Roundtable, and provided an overview of the outcome of his participation.
Development Planning Improvement Manager Lytle provided a summary of what the Chula
Vista participants learned and how they would be using an asset-based approach for
implementation.
Community Development Specialist Johnson provided the draft vision statement and future
actions to be taken including the goals and first steps as well as conclusion. Ms. Johnson also
stated that staff would welcome any suggestions for a catchier name for Southwest Community
Strengthening Strategies.
Romero Gonzalez, representing the Chula Vista Library, expressed excitement about the
prospect of engaging the community, and connecting them with resources to increase their
quality of life.
Norberto Salazar, Chula Vista resident representing the Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association
requested Council keep in mind that the implementation of the program would not just bring
money to the City, but also help the disenfranchised members ofthe community.
Steve Palma, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the strategies, and stated that the City
could count on volunteers and residents of Southwest Chula Vista to accomplish their goals.
Christopher Lewis, representing the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, pledged the
organizations continued support for citizens to build their own community and leverage the
assets of the City to create the quality of life everyone wants.
Agency/Councilmember Rindone strongly encouraged staff to include as part of the strategies'
goals, flushing out of small business loans. He also asked staffs consideration of the following
acronyms for a strategies title: SCRIPT (Southern Chula Vista Revitalizing It's People for
Tomorrow); SCREEN (Southern Chula Vista Revitalizing and Enriching Every Neighborhood).
Agency/Councilmember Castaneda stated he was excited about the efforts being embarked upon
with the City partnering with the neighborhoods of Southwest Chula Vista. He then requested
the status of an ordinance he had proposed when he first came into office, pertaining to the
limiting of predatory check cashing locations.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
4. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS
There were none.
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5. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:23 p.m., Mayor/Chairwoman Cox adjourned the Redevelopment Agency to the Regular
Meeting of November 6,2007, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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