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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/06/21 Item 01DRAFT MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL, MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PLANNING COMMISSION AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 7, 2011 Just Java Cafe 5:00 p.m. 285 Third Avenue Chula Vista Members of the following Chula Vista legislative bodies were invited to attend a workshop and hear a presentation. Chula Vista City Council: Councilmember Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Mayor Cox Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation: Directors Cannon, Desrochers, Flores, Munoz, Paul, and Salas Planning Commission: Commissioners Bringas, Felber, Liuag, Moctezuma, Tripp, Vinson, and Chair Spethman Design Review Board: Members Balvaneda, Jenks, Martinez, Nava, and Chair Calvo No quorum of the aforementioned bodies was present at the Workshop Meeting and no action was taken. WORKSHOP PRESENTATION BY PEACEMAKERS (CONSULTANT) OF THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN This workshop was the opening workshop and the presentation included context, current project status, scope of work for public workshops, intent, schedule, outline of the urban design, architecture and landscape architecture principles to guide design and process. .~ ,~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 1 -Workshop minutes - CC/CV RC/PLNG/DRB March 7, 2011 I~`! DRAFT MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL, MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 8, 2011 City Hall 10:00 a.m. Building 200 -Conference Rooms 111/112 276 Fourth Avenue Members of the following Chula Vista legislative bodies were invited to attend a workshop and hear a presentation. Chula Vista City Council: Councilmember Aguilaz, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Mayor Cox Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation: Directors Cannon, Desrochers, Flores, Munoz, Paul, and Salas Planning Commission: Commissioners Bringas, Felber, Liuag, Moctezuma, Tripp, Vinson, and Chair Spethman Design Review Board: Members Balvaneda, Jenks, Martinez, Nava, and Chair Calvo No quorum of the aforementioned bodies was present at the Workshop Meeting and no action was taken. WORKSHOP PRESENTATION BY PEACEMAKERS (CONSULTANT), OF THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN Elected Officials, Planning Commissioners, and Design Review Board Members were invited to discuss context, urban design issues and project intent from their perspectives. orraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page ] -Workshop minutes - CC/CVRC/PLNG/DtRB March 8, 2011 1Q~ 1 DRAFT MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 8, 2011 5:00 P.M. Special Meetings of the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority and Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 5:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency/Authority Members Aguilar (arrived at 5:08 p.m.), Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Mayor/Chair Cox Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Directors Cannon, Desrochers, Flores (arrived at 5:15 p.m.), Paul and Salas ABSENT: Director Munoz PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Chair Desrochers led the Pledge of Allegiance. ACTION ITEMS CONSIDERATION BY THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RELATED TO COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HOUSING PROJECTS (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert presented background information about Proposition lA (Constitutional Amendment to protect local tax revenues) and Proposition 22 (Constitutional Amendment addressing additional local tax revenues not addressed in Prop lA). He provided the timeline on the state's proposed legislation, and explained that the proposed resolutions mirrored the ability within the legislation to continue with approved budgets. Page 1 - CC/RDA/HA/CVRC Minutes March 8, 2011 '~~~ DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Kurt Yeager, representing Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, provided information regarding the cooperation agreements. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert addressed funding for future obligations of public improvement infrastructure for the bayfront, Third Avenue, and Main Street. Deputy City Attorney Silva described the actions being proposed and the order in which the actions should be taken. ACTION: Director Flores moved to adopt the following Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Resolution No. 2011-001, heading read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-001, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY RELATED TO COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HOUSING PROJECTS Director Desrochers seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Discussion ensued regarding the list of projects, funding that was set aside for those projects, and potential impacts from the State's proposed legislation. Catherine Hill, Executive Director, League of California Cities, explained what other cities had done to continue funding for existing projects, in case the legislation to abolish Redevelopment Agencies is approved. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Council Resolution No. 2011-043, heading read, text waived: B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-043, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING FINDINGS RELATED TO THE PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-1, with Councilmember Aguilaz voting no. Page 2 - CC/RDA/HA/CVRC Minutes March 8, 2011 ~C -~ DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) ACTION: Agency Member Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-2039, heading read, text waived: C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2039, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; COMMITTING FUNDS AND CONSENTING TO THE PAYMENT OF THOSE FUNDS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDED HOUSING PROJECTS; IN MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Agency Member Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-1, with Councilmember Aguilar voting no. ACTION: Authority Member Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Housing Authority Resolution No. 2011-045, heading read, text waived: D. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-045, RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; CONSENTING TO PAYMENT BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ALL OR A PART OF THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN HOUSING PROJECTS; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Authority Member Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-I, with Authority Member Aguilar voting no. 2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OF COOPERATION AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN, THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN, AND MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN; COMMITTING FUNDS FOR THOSE PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING FINDINGS AS REQUIRED; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE TO THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN AND MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Page 3 - CC/RDA/HA/CVRC Minutes March 8, 2011 C DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Director Salas stated he would abstain from voting on Item 2A due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. He then left the meeting at 6:15 p.m. ACTION: Director Desrochers moved to adopt the following Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Resolution No. 2011-002, heading read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-002, RESOLUTON OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVE COOPERATION AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RELATED TO THE BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN, THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN, AND THE MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN Director Flores seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Director Salas abstaining. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Council Resolution No. 2011-044, heading read, text waived: B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-044, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATION AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; CONSENTING TO PAYMENT BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ALL OR A PART OF THE COST OF THE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Council Resolution No. 2011-045, heading read, text waived: C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-045, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATION AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; CONSENTING TO PAYMENT BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ALL OR A PART OF THE COST OF THE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0 Page 4 - CC/RDA/HA/CVRC Minutes March 8, 2011 ~r.~ DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Council Resolution No. 2011-046, heading read, text waived: D. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-046, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATION AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; CONSENTING TO PAYMENT BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ALL OR A PART OF THE COST OF THE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Agency Member Ramirez moved to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-2040, heading read, text waived: E. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2040, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATION AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; COMMITTING FUNDS AND CONSENTING TO PAYMENT BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ALL OR A PART OF THE COST OF THE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THOSE CERTAIN BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Agency Member Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Agency Member Castaneda moved to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-2041, heading read, text waived: F. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2041, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATION AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; COMMITTING FUNDS AND CONSENTING TO PAYMENT BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ALL OR A PART OF THE COST OF THE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THOSE CERTAIN THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Agencymember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 5 - CC/RDA/HA/CVRC Minutes March 8, 2011 IC-5 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) ACTION: Agencymember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-2042, heading read, text waived: G. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2042, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATION AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; COMMITTING FUNDS AND CONSENTING TO PAYMENT BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ALL OR A PART OF THE COST OF THE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THOSE CERTAIN MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STNS VOTE REQUIRED) Agencymember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT At 6:28 p.m., Interim Director Desrochers adjourned the meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation to its next Regulaz Meeting. Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on his recent Public Office Hours that was conducted exclusively in Spanish, with discussion about the City's budget, projects and programs. He thanked City staff and outside representatives who participated in the meeting. At 6:33 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the Special Meeting of the City Council to a Special Meeting Thursday, March ]0, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; and the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Meetings to their next Regular Meetings. ~. -- / '-~-~ !~ -'~orraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 6 -CC/RDA/HA/CVRC Minutes ~ C ~ March 8, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL, MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 9, 2011 Just Java Cafe 5:00 p.m. 285 Third Avenue Chula Vista Members of the following Chula Vista legislative bodies were invited to attend a workshop and hear a presentation. Chula Vista City Council: Councilmember Aguilaz, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Mayor Cox Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation: Directors Cannon, Desrochers, Flores, Munoz, Paul, and Salas Planning Commission: Commissioners Bringas, Felber, Liuag, Moctezuma, Tripp, Vinson, and Chair Spethman Design Review Board: Members Balvaneda, Jenks, Martinez, Nava, and Chair Calvo No quorum of the aforementioned bodies was present at the Workshop Meeting and no action was taken. WORKSHOP PRESENTATION BY PEACEMAKERS (CONSULTANT), OF THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN The Consultant lead a walking tour for the general public of Third Avenue Improvements and Plan Pin-Up; The Consultant team presented the Urban Design Alternative Plans and design interventions for public review/comments and rankings, and public participation in a question answer session with project team members. ~~.. orraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk lp-i DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mazch 10, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar (arrived at 4;04 p.m.), Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 4:04 p.m.), Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Works Director Hopkins led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING ON CHULA VISTA'S PORTION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 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. Assistant Director of Engineering Quilantan presented information about TransNet funds and the proposed amendments. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-047, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-047, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2010/2011 THROUGH 2014/2015; PROVIDING CERTIFICATION AND INDEMNITY STATEMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN TRANSNET FUNDS; AND ALLOCATING $495,842 OF UNALLOCATED FUNDS (TRANSNET CASH) FROM FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 TO CHV19 (STM354, NORTH BROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT) (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 1 -Council Minutes _ March 1 Q 2011 `~ -- DRAFT WORKSHOP 2. INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN A. Year At a Glance B. Asset Management and Status of City-Owned Assets C. Consequences of Asset Failure/Risks D. Preliminary Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Capital Improvement Program Outlook Public Works Director Hopkins presented highlights of improvements made over the last year, and provided information about the long-term plan for the City's infrastructure. Discussion followed regarding work requests, equipment and infrastructure maintenance, and potential methods to consider as ways to pay for needed improvements. Mayor Cox suggested working with the school district to share resources. Councilmember Aguilar suggested that the City Attorney's Office look at potential ways of generating non-general tax assessments to help pay for infrastructure costs in the City. At 6:1 S p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the Council Meeting. The meeting reconvened at 6:24 p.m., with all Councilmembers present. Assistant Public Works Director Quilantan presented information and next steps on the 2011/2012 Capital Improvement Program. She noted that the Capital Improvement Program budget would be discussed at a budget workshop in April, and final adoption in June 2011. ADJOURNMENT At 6:53 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special Workshop Meeting on March 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m,. in the Council Chambers. ~__ orraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 2 -Council Minutes ~ ~ -' ~ March 10, 201 I DRAFT MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL, MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 11, 2011 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall -Building 100 276 Fourth Avenue Members of the following Chula Vista legislative bodies were invited to attend a workshop and hear a presentation. The workshop meeting commenced at 5:31 p.m., with Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan and Mayor Cox present. There was no quorum of members of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board present at the meeting. Chula Vista City Council: Councilmember Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Mayor Cox Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation: Directors Cannon, Desrochers, Flores, Munoz, Paul, and Salas Planning Commission: Commissioners Bringas, Felber, Liuag, Moctezuma, Tripp, Vinson, and Chair Spethman Design Review Board: Members Balvaneda, Jenks, Martinez, Nava, and Chair Calvo WORKSHOP PRESENTATION BY PEACEMAKERS (CONSULTANT), OF THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN The consultant team made recommendations, presented the project status and next steps, as well as reviewed the public and stakeholder comments in support of those recommendations. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. /' ~-' Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 1 -Workshop minutes-CC/CVRC/PLNG/DRB March 11, 2011 ~r=- t DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 15, 2011 6:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett WELCOMING REMARKS BY DEPUTY MAYOR RUDY RAMIREZ Deputy Mayor Ramirez welcomed the audience to the 2010 State of the City address, and introduced special guests and dignitaries present at the meeting. INVOCATION Deputy Mayor Ramirez introduced Pastor Mike Meeks, who offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Deputy Mayor Ramirez introduced former Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Director, Chris Lewis, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. NATIONAL ANTHEM Deputy Mayor Ramirez introduced the Tre Tenore group vocalists Victor Chan, Joey Molina and Leo Sandoval who sang the National Anthem. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS BY MAYOR CHERYL COX Deputy Mayor Ramirez introduced Mayor Cheryl Cox, who presented the State of the City Address. ADJOURNMENT At 6:44 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to a reception. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk a ~ t`_t