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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2011/05/10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA May 10, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Noms, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Rosebank Elementazy School student Shayne Lewis led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • 100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com Mayor Cox spoke about the history of the Chula Vista library system, and announced local upcoming Centennial events. • OATH OF OFFICE -David Watson, Director, Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation City Clerk Norris administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Watson, and Councilmember Bensoussan presented him with a certificate of appointment. • INTRODUCTION BY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MARIA KACHADOORIAN, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, MARY ROHNER, ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT II Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Castaneda presented it to Assistant Finance Director Davis who accepted it on behalf of Ms. Rohner who was absent from the meeting. • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO MANUEL GONZALEZ, AQUATICS SUPERVISOR III, PROCLAIMING MAY 2011, AS DROWNING PREVENTION MONTH Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Mr. Gonzalez. Page 1 - Counci] Minutes May 1 Q 201 I SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS RICHARD HOPKINS, PROCLAIMING MAY 15-21, 2011 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to Public Works Director Hopkins. • PRESENTATION BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR, BETTY WAZNIS, OF THE THREE WINNING TEAMS FROM THE NINTH ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Library Director Waznis introduced Sr. Librarian Taylor, who recognized and announced the winning teams of the Battle of the Books competition: Halecrest Elementary School, representing the Civic Center Branch Library; Lauderbach Elementary School, representing the South Chula Vista Branch; and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, representing the Eastlake Library Branch. Each team was also presented with a gift certificate on behalf of Altrusa International. • PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO ROSEBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT SHAYNE LEWIS, FOR WINNING THE USA CYCLING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN APRIL 2011 AND BECOMING ELIGIBLE FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, IN JULY 2011 Mayor Cox recognized Shayne Lewis on winning the recent BMX cycling event and his eligibility to participate in the World Championships in Copenhagen. Councilmember Bensoussan then presented Shayne with a certificate of recognition. • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE ELKS LODGE 2011 PROCLAIMING MAY 22-28 AS YOUTH WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Mr. Barros who accepted it on behalf of the Elks Lodge. • UPDATE ON THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT BY PORT COMMISSIONER ANN MOORE This item was postponed until May 17, 2011. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-6) Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Deputy Mayor Ramirez stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 4 out of an abundance of caution, due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. Page 2 -Council Minutes May 10, 2011 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 1, 2011. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. A. ORDINANCE NO. 3189, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON BIRCH ROAD BETWEEN LA MEDIA ROAD AND EASTLAKE PARKWAY, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Public Works) B. ORDINANCE NO. 3190, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON EASTLAKE PARKWAY BETWEEN OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND HUNTE PARKWAY, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinances. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-080, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MJC CONSTRUCTION INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,890 FOR THE RELOCATION OF ABOVE GROUND BIO-DIESEL TANKS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (CIP NO GG187) AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE PROJECT FUNDS (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-082, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE SUNSET VIEW PARK HOCKEY ARENA SAFETY NETTING PROJECT (CIP NO. (PR303) TO MJC CONSTRUCTION, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,038 AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE PROJECT FUNDS (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-083, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING FOR TRENCH REPAIR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CITY, $46,143.20 TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT EXPENDITURES CATEGORY OF THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET, WHICH APPROPRIATION SHALL BE OFFSET BY THE UNANTICIPATED REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE UTILITY COMPANIES (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 -Council Minutes May 10, 2011 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendaz Items 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-081, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR ROUND TWO STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS, MAKING THOSE CERTIFICATIONS AND PROVIDING SUCH AUTHORIZATIONS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE GRANT FUNDING, AND AGREEING TO COMPLY WITH ALL LAWS (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-081, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining due to the proximity of his property to the property subject to this action. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kay Bodge, National City resident, recognized the month of May as Older Americans' Month; she commented on participation by the Senior Unity Group, in the recent Cinco de Mayo event; and announced an upcoming fundraiser in support of the Norman Pazk Senior Center, sponsored by Henry's Marketplace. Maribel Gavin, La Mesa resident, representing Hilltop Middle School, announced the School's first annual Campus Beautification Day on May 21st, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and asked for volunteer support of the clean-up event. ACTION ITEMS 7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING THE PROCESS BY WHICH CITY COUNCIL MAY ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA (City Attorney) City Attorney Googins provided an overview of the proposed policy. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011- 084, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-084, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ADD ITEMS TO A CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it tamed 5-0. Page 4 -Council Minutes May 1 Q, 2011 OTHER BUSINESS 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval reported that the current number of Police Officer subject to layoff was four. He announced the upcoming Chula Vista Sports Alliance Amateur Sporting Events in 2011. He stated that the City's goals and objectives would be presented to the Council at a future Council Meeting. 9. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox announced the Nature Center fundraiser event scheduled for the weekend of May 14th. 10. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Ramirez requested, with Council consensus, to direct the Charter Review Commission to bring back in 30 days, a recommendation to the Council regarding the possibility of district elections. He suggested that staff schedule a Council workshop after adoption of the next budget, to discuss the City's strategic goals and objectives. He recognized and wished Mothers a happy Mexican Mother's Day on this day. Councilmember Aguilar responded to the referral by Deputy Mayor Ramirez regarding district elections, and suggested specificity in the request to perhaps consider three options to 1) maintain astatus-quo, 2) district elections, and 3) hybrid elections with the combination of district and at-lazge elections. City Attorney Googins suggested that the Council refer to the Charter Review Commission, to convene and meet to discuss district elections and hybrid options of district elections, and to come back to the Council with a presentation on preliminary findings for further direction by the Council. Mayor Cox suggested that City Attorney Googins meet with Deputy Mayor Ramirez to establish a timeframe for the matter to be presented before the Council. ADJOURNMENT At 5:06 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on May 17, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 5 -Council Minutes May 10, 2011