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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2010/05/04 rda haMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA May 4, 2010 4:00 P.M. Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency, and a Special Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Council/Agency/Authority Members: Thompson, and Mayor/Chair Cox None City Manager/Executive Director Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel Miesfeld, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Jim Zemcik, Horticulturalist, led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY OATHS OF OFFICE Randy Bellamy, Charter Review Commission Francisco Javier Nava, Design Review Board City Clerk Norris administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Bellamy and Mr. Nava, and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented them each with a certificate of appointment. RECOGNITION BY MARIA KACHADOORIAN, FINANCE DIRECTOR, OF ALL FINANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF AS EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH Finance Director Kachadoorian introduced the Finance Department employees. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to the Finance Department staff. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Captain Wedge recognized those who had sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. He invited the public to attend the memorial service scheduled on May 5, 2010 at 12.00 p.m., at the San Diego County Administration building. Mayor Cox then read the proclamation and Councilmember Castaneda presented it to Captain Wedge. Page 1 - CC/RDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO MANUEL GONZALEZ, AQUATICS COORDINATOR III, RECOGNIZING MAY AS DROWNING PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Aquatics Coordinator Gonzalez reported that the City was recently recognized and awazded the National Drowning Prevention Alliance Award. He then provided information about the Water Watcher cazd program. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Thompson presented it to Staff Member Gonzalez. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 16-22, 2010 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Public Works Director Hopkins recognized and introduced the public works staff. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Director Hopkins. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHRISTINE MOORE, DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS FOR AT&T, DECLARING MAY 2010 AS "NO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING" MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Ms. Moore provided information about raising awazeness of the "No Texting While Driving" efforts. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Ms. Moore. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-13) Items 9 and I2 were removed from the Consent Calendaz for sepazate consideration. Councilmember Castaneda stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 9 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. Item 12 was removed for discussion by Mayor Cox. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 5, 2010. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of resignation from Lisa E. Jensen, Commission on Aging. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation. ORDINANCE NO. 3152, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONFORM TO NEW PROPERTY-ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) RETROFIT PROGRAMS, AUTHORIZED UNDER CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILLS 811 AND 474 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Page 2 - CC/IiDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) As authorized by California Assembly Bills 811 and 474, the City is developing a voluntary program, "Property-Assessed Clean Energy" (PACE), which would allow property-owners to voluntarily finance energy and water efficiency improvements through a tax assessment on their property. Adoption of the ordinance clarifies under Section 20.08 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, the voluntary assessment and adds the title "Water", to more accurately reflect the scope and content of the code section. (Director of Conservation and Environmental Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance 4. ORDINANCE NO. 3153, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING TITLE 19 (ZONING ORDINANCE) RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES; PARKING REGULATIONS, AND NON CONFORMING USES/STRUCTURES; AND TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) RELATED TO THE PLANNING RELATED DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; AND TITLE 18 (SUBDIVISIONS) RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) In early 2009, the Development Services Department launched a comprehensive review of the City's development review process to determine improvements that could streamline it, increase transparency, improve public access, make it more predictable for applicants and reduce the cost. The item is the initial phase of Process Improvements that is recommended to begin to implement the Program's objectives. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 5. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-096, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING ATHREE-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, KLR PLANNING (CONSULTANT), AND OTAY VALLEY QUARRY, LLC (APPLICANT), FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR A MINING RECLAMATION PLAN The applicant has submitted a mining reclamation plan associated with mining activities in a vested mining rights area. The Development Services Director has determined that the proposed project requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Adoption of the resolution approves a contract with KLR Planning in an amount not to exceed $90,451, for consultant services for the preparation of CEQA required environmental documents, and $22,612.75 for additional services if necessary. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - CC/RDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-097, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2010-2015 REGIONAL ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that all state, county, and local governments receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds, prepare an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (Analysis) every five yeazs. The Analysis identifies fair housing impediments that affect both the region and the City and provides recommendations to remedy the impediments and further fair housing. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-098, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME), AND THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) PROGRAMS; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS WITH EACH SUB-RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR; (3) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO RE-ALLOCATE $120,000 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY ACT PROGRAM FUNDS TO AN ELIGIBLE PROJECT; AND (4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE HUD GRANTS As a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement community, the City receives grant funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program (HOME). The funds aze distributed among local non-profits, housing developers and City departments to provide decent housing, economic opportunities and a suitable living environment for ]ow and moderate-income persons. On March 23, 2010, the City Council held a Public Hearing on priorities for the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan and 2010-2011 CDBG, HOME and ESG funding recommendations. Adoption of the resolution approves the final 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan and 2010-2011 Action Plan which contains the spending plan. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Page 4 - CC/RDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-2021, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (A) AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN OF APPROXIMATELY $4.1 MILLION FROM THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND, TO THE REDEVELOPMENT FUND, FOR THE STATE REQUIRED SERAF (SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND) PAYMENT; AND (B) AUTHORIZING NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO APPROPRIATE THE INTERFUND LOAN OF APPROXIMATELY $4.1 MILLION (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Assembly Bill (AB) 26 4x of 2009 requires redevelopment agencies to remit a prescribed share of a cumulative contribution to the Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (SERAF) by May 10, 2010. The current calculation issued by the County of San Diego (County) requires a payment of $4.1 million for 2010 and $900,000 for 2011, bringing the total outstanding obligation of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency (Agency) to $5 million. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution. Il. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-100, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 LIBRARY BUDGET, BY APPROPRIATING A ONE-TIME UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,999.99, FOR THE SAN DIEGO COUNCIL ON LITERACY AWARD FOR AFFILIATED LITERACY PROGRAMMING AT THE CHULA VISTA LIBRARY ENTITLED "LEAP INTO READING" (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) The Chula Vista Public Library has received aone-time grant award from the San Diego Council on Literacy -Affiliate Support Fund in the amount of $1,999.99 for fiscal year 2010, to support the library's "Leap into Reading" program to fund supplies, books and classroom materials. (Library Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 12. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-102, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ASSIGNMENT OF TWO EXISTING AGREEMENTS WITH THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT TO THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER FOUNDATION, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TRANSFER OF OPERATIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER TO THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER FOUNDATION, AS CONTEMPLATED BY THE OPERATING AGREEMENT Page 5 - CC/RDA/HA Minutes May 4, 20]0 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) The City currently has two agreements with the San Diego Unified Port District (Port) for the provision of Port funding to support programs and activities. Adoption of the resolution approves the Assignment and Assumption Agreements between the City and the Foundation to allow for the transfer of the agreements from the City to the Foundation. (Director of Recreation) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffls recommendations and offered Consent Calendaz Items 1-8, 10, 11 and 13, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion. Councilmember Castaneda stated he would be registering a no vote on Item 5. ACTION: Mayor Cox amended the motion to consider Item 5 sepazately, and offered Consent Calendaz Items 1 through 4, 6 through 8, 10, 11, and 13. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-095, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING ANOTHER DESIGNATED PERIOD FOR TWO YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEES IN SPECIFIED JOB CLASSIFICATIONS, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS AND LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY-FIRE GROUPS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 20903 In an effort to significantly reduce General Fund expenditures for fiscal years 2011 and 2012 and to avoid impending mandatory transfers, layoffs and demotions, it is the City's intent to grant another designated period for the Ca1PERS Two Years Additional Service Credit benefit option as an incentive to retirement of specified classifications (Appendix A) covered under the City's contracts with CaIPERS for Local Miscellaneous and Local Public Safety Fire employees. Ca1PERS requires that the estimated additional employer contributions that will be required in the future for providing the two years service credit be disclosed no less than two weeks prior to the adoption of the resolution implementing the option. The additional employer cost was originally presented to Council on April 13, 2010. Council requested clarification on several points and staff presented the additional information to Council on April 20, 2010. This incentive will be available to eligible employees who retire May 5, 2010 -August 2, 2010. (Director of Human Resources) Page 6 - CC/RDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2010-095, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-1 with Councilmember Castaneda opposed. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-099, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CENTER STREET AND A PORTION OF CHURCH AVENUE, FOR THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS FOR ATWO-YEAR PERIOD, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND WAIVING THE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE REQUIREMENT FOR VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE FARMERS MARKET On November 6, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-260 extending the temporary closure of Center Street and a portion of Church Avenue for the Third Avenue Village Certified Farmers Market, and waiving the business license requirement for participating vendors. The street closure and business license waiver have been approved in two-year intervals since October 1995. Adoption of the resolution extends the temporary street closure and business license fee waiver for an additional two-year period. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2010-099, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-101, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING A HYBRID GERANIUM AS THE CHULA VISTA CENTENNIAL GERANIUM In 1964, the Geranium was designated as the official City flower of Chula Vista. Part of this designation recognized that the geranium could be hybridized. Adoption of the resolution officially designates a new hybrid geranium as the Chula Vista Centennial Geranium. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Public Works Director Hopkins introduced Open Space Manager Sirois, who introduced Horticulturist Jim Zemcik and members of the Chula Vista Garden Club. Mr. Zemcik then described how the hybrid geranium was created. He stated that the plant was named the Chula vista Centennial Geranium, and suggested including it as a cornerstone to the City's upcoming centennial. Gloria Bunch, representing the Chula Vista Gazden Club, spoke on behalf of the Club's President, Marilyn Saleny and thanked the City for the recognition. She also thanked Mr. Zemcik for his work in creating the hybrid plant. Ms. Bunch stated that the Garden Club looked forward to participating in the City's Centennial celebrations. Page 7 - CC/1tDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Councilmember Bensoussan suggested incorporating the geranium plant as part of the Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff s recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2010-101, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, commented on an upcoming joint meeting on May 18, 2010 with the City, Port Commission, Planning Commission Growth Management Oversight Commission and Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation regarding the Chula Vista Bayfront, and requested that the Council change the scheduled meeting start time from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and that the City Council meet independently from other political appointees scheduled to be present at the meeting. Anthony Deguire, Michael Deguire, and Frederick Deguire, representing Boy Scout Troop 800, each spoke about their attendance at the Council Meeting as a requirement to obtain the merit badge of Citizenship in the Community. The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the Arizona immigration law: Tehya Peterson, Chula Vista resident Senobia Muriel, Chula Vista resident, representing Most Precious Blood Church and Justice Overcoming Boundaries Jose Preciado, Chula Vista resident, representing South Bay Forum Gabriela Miranda Meza, Chula Vista resident, representing Our Lady of Guadalupe Crystal Balk, Chula Vista resident Greg Mattson and Adam Spazks, representing the Third Avenue Village Association spoke about the success of the recent Cinco de Mayo event. Willazd Howazd, Chula Vista resident, commented that the Arizona immigration law should be in left in the hands of the government. He commented on the costs associated with Special elections and suggested amending the law so that a seated Councilmember would be prohibited from running for another office. Jose Preciado, Chula Vista resident, suggested that the May 18, 2010 meeting be held at a later hour to accommodate public input. Page 8 - CC/1tDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 PUBLIC HEARINGS 14. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION The Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 13.14.150 allows delinquent sewer service charges to be assessed as recorded liens upon the affected owner occupied properties and ultimately placed on the property tax bills for collection. (Director of Finance) Notice of the heazing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Mayor Cox opened the public heazing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010- 103, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2010-103, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. 15. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION The Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 8.24 allows delinquent solid waste service charges to be assessed as recorded liens upon the affected properties and ultimately placed on the property tax bills for collection. (Director of Finance) 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. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public heazing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010-104, heading read, text waived: Page 9 - CC/RDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 2010-104, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTFdE PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ACTION ITEMS Item 16 was removed from the Agenda. This item was not heard and no action was taken. 16. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT WITH FIRE RECOVERY USA, LLC FOR COST RECOVERY SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND AMENDING CHAPTER XV OF THE CHULA VISTA MASTER FEE SCHEDULE 17. CONSIDERATION OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND BOND ISSUANCE TO FINANCE THE LANDINGS II AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Chelsea Investment Corporation (CIC) and Brookfield-Shea have proposed the development and construction of a 143-unit affordable housing development for low- income households, known as The Landings II (the Project) within the Winding Walk master planned community. To finance the Project, CIC has requested a $2.4 million loan from the City's HOME funds, $2 million from its Affordable Housing In-lieu Fees, $4 million from the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista and issuance of $30 million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the City's Housing Authority. Adoption of the resolutions authorizes the execution of all documents necessazy to fund the requested loans and issuance of bonds to finance The Landings II affordable housing development. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Principal Project Coordinator Hines provided information about the Landings II affordable housing development. ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010- 105, heading read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-105, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (A) APPROPRIATING $2,400,000 FROM HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS AND $2,000,000 FROM HOUSING AUTHORITY IN LIEU FEES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LANDINGS II; AND (B) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME LOAN AGREEMENT AND A LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND LANDINGS II, L.P. AND ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE FINANCING OF THE LANDINGS II AFFORDABLE APARTMENT PROJECT (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 10 - CC/RDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) ACTION: Agency Member Thompson moved to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2010-2022, heading read, text waived: B. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-2022, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND LANDINGS II, L.P. AND ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE FINANCING OF THE LANDINGS II AFFORDABLE APARTMENT PROJECT Agency Member Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Authority Member Thompson moved to adopt the following Housing Authority Resolution No. 2010-041, heading read, text waived: C. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-041, RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF THE LANDINGS II MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ISSUE THE BONDS, AND IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION, AND RATIFYING AND APPROVING ANY ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE BONDS Authority Member Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 18. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval referred to Consent Item ] 0, and reported that a lawsuit filed by the California Redevelopment Association opposing the fund takeaways from cities by the State, had failed. 19. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS A. Ratification of appointment of Allen Gore to the Cultural Arts Commission. B. Ratification of appointment of Michael Lengyel to the Housing Advisory Commission. C. Ratification of appointment of Robert Coleman to the Resource Conservation Commission. Page 11 - CC/RDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointment of Allen Gore to the Cultural Arts Commission, Michael Lengyel to the Housing Advisory Commission, and Robert Coleman to the Resource Conservation Commission. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox reported that at the May 4, 2010 San Diego Unified Port District Meeting, the Boazd of Port Commissioners took a neutral position on the matter of legislation on the effect of maritime uses on port cities, that resulted in a good outcome. She further stated that the Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a settlement agreement with the environmental groups. She referred to an earlier comment from a member of the public regazding the start time for the May 18, 2010 Special Meeting, and explained that the scheduled 1:00 p.m. start time was the regulaz meeting time for the Boazd of Port Commissioners. Furthermore, the joint meeting would allow agencies involved to all hear the same information. Mayor Cox addressed the issue of the recent State of Arizona immigration law, stating that immigration was a federal law issue. She commented that according to Police Chief Bejazano, the Chula Vista Police Department never uses racial profiling to pull drivers over. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to designate the Council Legislative subcommittee, comprised of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, to return to the Council with a draft resolution that speaks to the City's diversity and a full and complete discussion about the City's views on the recent Arizona immigration law. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox encouraged anyone interested in fostering kittens to contact the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility. She also announced the upcoming wine festival fundraiser at the Chula Vista Nature Center. 20. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Bensoussan announced that the next Council Energy Subcommittee meeting was scheduled for May 5, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. She encouraged the public to stop by City Hall, Mondays through Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for information about the City's Centennial celebration. A ribbon cutting event was scheduled for May 21, 2010 at the Otay Valley Regional Park Hollister Street staging area for the grand opening of new trails. She announced the recent dedication of Willett Grove, to recognize John Willett for his decades of support for the Otay Valley Regional Park. She announced Bike to Work Day on May 21, 2010. She also stated that the MEXPORT Industrial Trade Show was scheduled for May 13, 2010. Deputy Mayor Ramirez thanked Gilbert Molina for his donation of the pazk monument at the recent Willett Grove dedication event. He commented on his recent Public Office Hours meeting on April 29, 2010 regarding the Bayfront Master Plan that solicited open and interesting dialogue between all parties. He thanked Councilmember Thompson for his participation at the meeting. Page 12 - CC/RDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Councilmember Thompson commented on the success of Deputy Mayor Ramirez's recent Public Office Hours meeting about the bayfront. He spoke about his attendance at the Willett Grove dedication and he thanked Mr. John Willett for his commitment to the community. ADJOURNMENT At 5:46 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the Council meeting to the next regular meeting on May 11, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., and the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority to their respective regular meetings. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 13 - CC/RDA/HA Minutes May 4, 2010