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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/01/22 RDA Item 1 DRAFT MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA April 24, 2007 6:00 p.m. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 8:32pm in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: CounciVAgencymembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: Council/Agencymembers: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OF REZONE APPLICATION (PCS-06-005), PRECISE 'PL'AN APPLICATION (PCM-07-015), AND DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION (DRC-06-27) AND (DRC-06-28), FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS MARSELLA VILLAS, LOCATED AT 778 THROUGH 812 ADA STREET The Marsella Villas Project requests approval of a re-zone from R-2-P, One and Two Family residence zone with a Precise Plan Modifying District, to an R-3-P, Apartment Residential zone with a Precise Plan Modifying District. Additionally, they are requesting amendment to the Precise Plan Modifying District to establish development standards for the project site such as modified building heights and building setbacks. (Planning and Building Director) Associate Planner Zumwalt presented the project location and re-zone. Mayor/Chair Cox opened the public hearing. With no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor/Chair Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: CounciV Agencymember Rindone moved to place the ordinance on first reading, and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2007-1971, headings read, texts waived. /fI-1 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARlNGS (continued) A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IS-06-005, AMENDING THE ZONING MAPS ESTABLISHED BY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010 BY REZONING THREE PARCELS LOCATED AT 778, 780, 790, 792, 794, 808, AND 812 ADA STREET FROM R-2-P (ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, PRECISE PLAN) TO R-3-P (APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL, PRECISE PLAN), ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN STANDARDS, AND ESTABLISHING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE PARCELS (FIRST READING) B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1971, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IS-06-005, AND APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT DRC-06-27 AND DRC-06-28 TO CONSTRUCT 40 TOWNHOMES ON TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 778, 780, 790, 808, AND 812 ADA STREET, WITHIN THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (SOUTHWEST AREA) Council/Agencymember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. 2. CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION DRC-06-33 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-06-025 The Design Review Permit application requests the demolition of the former K-mart store structure and former restaurant building on the site, and construction of a 97,396 square foot retail building and associated garden center, 649 space parking lot, and project signage including wall and free-standing signage. The Conditional Use Permit application requests outside sales and display of merchandise to identify and authorize the type of items that can be sold and displayed outdoors, and to ensure that certain items specifically prohibited by Chula Vista Municipal Code are not sold or displayed outside. (Planning and Building Director) Associate Planner Zumwalt presented the proposed Home Depot Project. John Ziebarth, project applicant, addressed the main points ofthe proposed project. Mayor/Chair Cox opened the public hearing. The following members ofthe public spoke in support of the proposed project: Tony Choi, EI Tigre Foods Charles Moore, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Luis Gustavo Ortiz, Naples Plaza Dental Practice Rosa Camacho, Naples Plaza Dental Practice Juan Cruz, Beyer Supreme Tires Richard Diascoli, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Steve Palma, Southwest Civic Association Page 2 - Jt. CounciVRDA Minutes j fj-~ April 24, 2007 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Mayor/Chair Cox noted that the following members of the public did not speak, but had submitted speaker slips in support of the proposed project: Veronica Salazar Jack Blakely, Chula Vista resident Richie Macias, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Brett Davis, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Mair Nae Theresa Acerro, Jackie Lancaster, Georgie Stillman, Margaret Tuite, and Ted Kennedy, spoke jointly and recommended Council consideration to add the following six conditions for the proposed project: 1) Minimize the number of trucks using Moss Street and going behind residences; 2) Make sure none of the trucks take Moss Street to the freeway; 3) Increase the height of the 9- foot wall to 12 feet on both sides of the existing 15- foot wall; 4) Lumber off- loading needs to occur 50 feet from the property line with staging along Home Depot's wall, not 31 feet with staging at the sound wall; 5) Install motion sensitive lights and cameras behind the store and buffer area; 6) Demolition should not occur when east winds blow. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor/Chair Cox closed the public hearing. Council/ Agencymember Ramirez requested clarification and staff responded that the minimum requirements were met by the project applicant for mitigated negative declaration, in compliance with the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). He suggested in the future, the ability by Council to request that project applicants go beyond meeting the minimum mitigation requirements by applying a forward thinking approach with respect to project design and environmental protection. Council! Agencymember McCann stated that the benefits of the proposed project would include significant revenue for the City, provide new jobs with health benefits, and revitalization of a blighted area. He expressed the need for the City to start cutting through red tape and attracting business in a better manner. He requested staff provide a response as to why it took so long to bring the proposed project to the City. Council/ Agencymember Rindone stated he was thankful that the applicant wanted to come to the City and make a difference. He viewed the proposed project as a catalyst to remove vagrancy and drug deals, spark business, provide the ability to increase surrounding property values, and reduce traffic by providing services within the community. Additionally, the proposed project would provide a tax base for the City. He spoke in support of the project as presented. Council/ Agencymember Castaneda expressed the need to recognize issues with respect to truck traffic on Moss Street as a result of the proposed project, stating he was hopeful that resulting tax increment from the proposed project would go towards repair of the street. He then spoke in support of the proposed project, but suggested staff look at ways to limit the number of trucks going down Moss Street at certain times of the day, monitor security issues, have set standards to address unkempt storage on the property, and pay close attention to Best Management Practices (BMP's) during demolition and construction of the project, to ensure environmental safety for the surrounding neighborhood. Additionally, he recommended that gating be placed at the back side of the proposed project. ACTION: Mayor/Chair Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2007-1972, heading read, text waived. Page 3 - Jt. CouncillRDA Minutes /f}~3 April 24, 2007 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) A. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1972, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IS-06-007, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT DRC-06-33 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW HOME DEPOT STORE, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-06-025, TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PERMANENT OUTSIDE SALES AND DISPLAY MERCHANDISE, AT 1030 THIRD AVENUE WITHIN THE MERGED CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (ADDED AREA) Council/Agencymember Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 3. CITY MANAGERlDIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 4. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 5. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 10:34 p.m. Mayor/Chair Cox adjourned the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to their Regular Meeting on April 26, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and the City Council back to their current meeting, then to an Adjourned Regular Meeting with the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation/Redevelopment Agency on April 26, 2007, and thence to their Regular Meeting on May I, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~ ~ne Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 4 - Jt. CounciVRDA Minutes /11-4- April 24, 2007 DRAFT MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA May 15,2007 6:00 p.m. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula Vista were called to order at 8:12 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council/Agency Members: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: Council/Agency Members: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ACTION ITEMS Council/Agency Member Castaneda stated that his residence was within the boundaries of the Town Centre I redevelopment area, which was part of the funding mechanism for the proposed project. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, he would abstain from discussion and voting on this item until he received final word from the Fair Political Practices Commission as to whether or not a conflict existed. He then left the Council Chambers. 1. CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007-115 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1974, JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LETTER OF INTENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT OF SAN DIEGO, AND GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY EXTENDING THE TERM SIX MONTHS TO NOVEMBER 30, 2007 AND ALLOWING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90-DA Y EXTENSION OF THE TERM IF NEEDED AFTER NOVEMBER 30, 2007 BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF ALL PARTIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGERlEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE LETTER OF INTENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The existing letter of intent describes in basic terms items to be negotiated related to the development of a Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center at the Chula Vista bayfront. The existing letter of intent term will expire on May 31, 2007. Adoption of 'the resolution amends the letter of intent to extend the term through November 30, 2007, with a provision allowing an additional 90-day extension of the term by mutual agreement of all parties. (Economic Development Officer) /11-5 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (continued) Economic Development Officer Stone provided an update on the proposed project and the reason for the extension of the letter of intent. He then provided an overview of what transpired at last Tuesday's Port Commission meeting regarding the Gaylord proposal, at which a question arose regarding the size of the proposed project. In reviewing the project background, the meeting space still remained at the original 400,000 square feet. The larger number presented at the Port meeting was a composite number that included pre-function space as well as meeting space. The Port took two actions on the proposal. The frrst was to approve the extension of the letter of intent. The second was to approve Gaylord's concept of 2,000 hotel rooms and up to 400,000 square feet of convention center. Gaylord was asked to return and clarifY by next month if there were any changes or increases in the size of the convention center. Mayor/Chair Cox stated that it was critically important that the 2,000 rooms and 400,000 square- foot convention center were net useable; the community deserves this. Deputy MayorNice Chair Rindone stated that key to the Gaylord project was that it was a destination and would enhance what San Diego had to offer for the region. Lisa Cohen, CEO of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and resident of Chula Vista, spoke in support of the proposed term extension. Tina Medina, General Manager of the Chula Vista Convention & Visitor's Bureau, spoke in support of the proposed term extension. ACTION: Mayor/Chair Cox moved to adopt joint City Council Resolution No. 2007-115 and Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2007-1974, heading read, text waived. CounciV Agency Member McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 4- 0-1 with CounciV Agency Member Castaneda abstaining. OTHER BUSINESS 2. CITY MANAGERlDIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 3. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 4. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 8:25 p.m. Mayor/Chair Cox adjourned the City Council to its Regular Meeting of May 22, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and the Redevelopment Agency to its Regular Meeting of May 24,2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~~~~'i1F'" Lori e Peoples, MMC, Senior puti City Clerk Page 2 - Jt. CouncillRDA Minutes httn:/ /www.chulavistaca.!lov /f1-ft; May 15, 2007 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 5, 2007 4:00 p.m. A Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:31 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agencymembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Chair Cox ABSENT: Agencymembers: None CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9( c): One (I) case Chair Cox announced that closed session would not be held. The above item was not discussed, and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT At 6:32 p.m., ChairCox adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on June 7, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the John Lippitt Public Works Center, 1800 Maxwell Road; and thence to the Regular Meeting of June 12, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. ~ ./' Lorraine Bennett, CMC Deputy City Clerk ~ :::--- / A ~.1 DRAFT 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: ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox 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 1) 1. 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. /11-g DRAFT 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 of the 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 staff's 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. Ift-9 DRAFT 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. Page 3 - Jt. Council/RDA Minutes htto:IIWWw.chU1aVi}ta;~r: / 0 October 16, 2007 DRAFT MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 4, 2007 4:00 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 6:43 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Council/Agency Members: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor/Chair Cox Council/Agency Members: None City Manager/Executive Director Garcia, City Attorney/General Counsel Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 3) Items I, 2 and 3 were considered separately. Agency Member Castaneda stated he would be abstaining from voting on Items 2 and 3, due to the location of property he owns. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Special Meeting of June 19,2007 and the Regular Meeting of October 2,2007. Staff recommendation: Agency approve the minutes. ACTION: Agency Member Castaneda moved to approve Item I, heading read, text waived. Vice Chair Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH ROHR, INC. OPERATING AS BF GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES GROUP, AND THE TRANSFER OF THE RADOS PARCEL AT 798 F STREET IN CHULA VISTA TO ROHR, INC. Adoption of the resolution completes the transfer of ownership of land at 798 F Street in the Bayfront Redevelopment Project Area to BF Goodrich. (Redevelopment Agency Executive Director) Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the following resolution: lA-II DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1984, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF. THE AGENCY-BFG LAND TRANSFER AGREEMENT AND ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ROHR, INC., OPERATING A BFGOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES GROUP, TO TRANSFER THE RADOS PARCEL AT 798 F STREET IN CHULA VISTA TO ROHR, INC., AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXECUTE THE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTION: Agency Member Ramirez moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Agency Resolution No. 2007-1984, heading read, text waived. Agency Member McCann seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Agency Member Castaneda abstaining, due to the proximity of his property to the parcel. 3. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007-286, AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1985, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A 90-DA Y EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LETTER OF INTENT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LETTER OF INTENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGERlEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE EXTENSION AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adoption of the resolution approves a 90-day extension to the Letter ofIntent, extending the term to February 28, 2008, and authorizes the City Manager/Executive Director to sign on behalf of the City and the Redevelopment Agency. (City Manager) Staff recommendation: Council!Agency adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor/Chair Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Council Resolution No. 2007-286 and Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2007-1985, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor/Agency Member Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1 with Council! Agency Member Castaneda abstaining, due to the proximity of his property to the bayfront. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. Page 2 - CounciVRD A Minutes / /1 ) ~'\ ri- " c:::7 December 4, 2007 DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. OTHER BUSINESS 4. CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 5. MA YORlCHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 6. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 6:47 p.m., Mayor/Chair Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of December 18, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 3 - CouncillRDA Minutes . fI~ J '? / -::) December 4, 2007 DRAFT MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 18, 2007 6:00 p.m. An Adjoumed 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 8:49 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council/Agency Member: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, RiIidone, and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: Council/Agency Member: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Garcia, City Attorney/General Counsel Moore, Assistant City Clerk Norris, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 1) 1. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007-303 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 1986, JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2008 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM On December 6, 2007, the City Council/Redevelopment Agency considered and approved amendments to Council Policy 300-01, "Organization and Procedures on Legislative Matters Affecting the City of Chula Vista." The Council/Agency also reviewed the proposed 2008 legislative Program and requested amendments to that document. This report reflects those amendments. (City Manager) Staff recommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor/Chair Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Consent Item sl, heading read, text waived. Council/Agency Member Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. If)- It DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. OTHER BUSINESS 2. CITY MANAGERlEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 5. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 6. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 8:51 p.m., Mayor/Chair Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of January 15, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~~p~r~ryC;ryCI&k Page 2 - Jl. Council/RDA Minutes /11 ~- it.-..... .! ....J December 18, 2007 DRAFT MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 16, 2007 6:00P.M. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Public Financing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 10:48 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council! Authority Members: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: Council!AuthorityMembers: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Moore, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve Pavka, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern about a new ordinance used as tax revenue, resulting in an unfair, unjust tax or fee. He asked how to place an item'on the agenda to allow the Council to discuss changes that need to be made. Council!Authority Member Ramirez asked Mr. Pavka to contact his office to make an appointment to discuss his concerns. ACTION ITEMS 1. CONSIDERATION OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 Presented for Council! Authority information and acceptance are the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, as prepared by the independent audit firm of Moreland and Associates, Inc. The City's annual financial reports received an unqualified (clean) opinion from the independent audit firm. (Finance Director/Treasurer) Finance Director/Chief Financial Officer Kachadoorian introduced Kathryn Beseau, partner in the firm of Moreland and Associates, who stated that the City received a clean opinion and offered to answer any questions. Council! Authority Member McCann asked what was meant by a clean opinion. Ms. Beseau responded that a clean opinion meant that nothing had come to the auditors' attention during their review that indicated any misstated information in the books. Part of the audit included a review of internal controls to check their reliability, and no material weaknesses or insufficiencies were found. The auditors did, however, find some minor housekeeping items that were presented to staff in a management letter. Council! Authority Member McCann asked if the suggestion to have the most recent pay document on file could be in an electronic format. Ms. Beseau responded affirmatively. ) 13,. ( DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (continued) Chair Cox thanked staff and Ms. Beseau for providing the information and clarification on the audit process, and expressed hope that the independent financial review would provide a much better feeling of where the City will be in the next 10 years. ACTION: Council/Authority Member Castaneda, moved to accept the fiscal year 2005-2006 financial statements. Council/Authority Member McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 2. CITY MANAGERlDIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 3. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 4. COUNCIL/AUTHORITY MEMBERS' COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 11:04 p.m., Mayor/Chair Cox adjourned the Council to an adjourned regular meeting on January 18, 2007, at 4:00 p.m., and the Public Financing Authority until further notice. ~'~~I" Page 2 - Jt. Council/PF A Minutes /8- d- January 16, 2007