HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2011/06/21MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 2l , 2011
4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called w order at 4:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
(Note: Items appear in the order as presented on the meeting agenda.)
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, 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
Deputy Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• 100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com
Mayor Cox presented a historic perspective of Third Avenue. She announced the first annual
Third Avenue Village Association "Village Hunt" on July 9, 2011, and invited the community to
participate in the event.
• OATHS OF OFFICE
Jeannine Nash, Commission on Aging
Denise Yamagata, International Friendship Commission
City Clerk Norris administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Nash and Ms. Yamagata, and Deputy
Mayor Ramirez presented them with certificates of appointment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-7)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 15, 2011.
Staff recommendation: Council/Agency approve the minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Memorandum from Councilmember Ramirez requesting an excused absence from the
June 14, 2011 City Council meeting.
Recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-114, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING (1) AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2008/2009 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO RE-ALLOCATE $17,000 OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY ACT PROGRAM
FUNDS TO AN ELIGIBLE PROJECT; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ELIGIBLE CDBG-R PROJECT
WITH FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO; AND (3) AUTHORIZING A
REALLOCATION OF $17,000 OF CDBG-R FUNDING APPROPRIATED TO THE
"FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF SAN DIEGO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT" (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-115, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2001-2 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ORDERING JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF DELINQUENT SPECIAL
REASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE REFUNDING ACT OF 1984 FOR 1915
IMPROVEMENT ACT BONDS (Director ofFinance/Treasurer)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-116, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 06-I (EASTLAKE- WOODS, VISTAS
AND LAND SWAP) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING JUDICIAL
FORECLOSURE OF DELINQUENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO
THE MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982 (Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-117, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 13-I (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF
DELINQUENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE MELLO-ROOS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982 (Director ofFinance/Treasurer)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-118, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 99-1 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE -
PORTIONS OF VILLAGE ONE, VILLAGE FIVE AND VILLAGE ONE WEST) OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF
DELINQUENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE MELLO-ROOS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982 (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-119, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AN OFFER FROM THE SAN DIEGO
COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE EASEMENTS ACROSS CITY
OWNED LAND FOR WATER PIPELINE MAINTENANCE PURPOSES (Director of
Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-120, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STL357A "PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
PROGRAM PHASE II" TO ATP GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS,
INCORPORATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,934,210.30 AND AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING INTER-PROJECT TRANSFERS FROM EXISTING
CIP PROJECT STM366 "PAVEMENT REHAB" IN THE AMOUNT OF $553,942,
FROM EXISTING CIP PROJECT STL346 "PAVEMENT MINOR
REHABILITATION" IN THE AMOUNT OF $282,000 AND FROM EXISTING CIP
PROJECT STL373 "PAVEMENT REHAB PROP 42 FY 2011/2012" IN THE
AMOUNT OF $216,441 TO CIP PROJECT STL357A "PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROGRAM PHASE II" AS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE
PROJECT (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-121, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
RMV, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,777 FOR THE "OTAY WATER DISTRICT
FACILITY RELOCATION, OTAY LAKES ROAD/GOTHAM
STREET/SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE DRIVEWAY" (STM355) IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS (Director of
Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent
Calendaz Items 1-7, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan
seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
Item 13 was taken out of order and addressed prior to Public Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Stewart Payne, Chula Vista resident, announced that aone-dollaz pledge had been made for
every registration received for the spring season from his youth sports organization towazds
keeping the Norman Park Senior Center open. He then presented a check to the Council. He
stated that although he was not affiliated with the Youth Sports Council, he asked to be included
in discussions regarding the sports field fees. Mayor Cox referred Mr. Payne's request to the
City Manager's Office.
Rob Corcilius, Chula Vista resident, suggested Council consideration to get businesses involved
with methods to combat graffiti eradication.
Willazd Howazd, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the Council moving the Public
Comments section of the agenda to later in the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. CONSIDERATION OF INTENTION TO FORM ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2010-01
(NAPLES STREET)
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 were no members of the public who wished to
speak. Mayor Cox requested that the City Clerk open and tabulate the mailed ballots, and
announced a meeting recess at 5:12 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:22 p.m. with all members
present. City Clerk Norris reported that a total of 13 ballots were received, with 10 in favor, 2
opposed, and 1 insufficient ballot, and therefore the item was passed. Mayor Cox closed the
public hearing.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-122, heading read,
text waived:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-122, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE
PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BALLOT TABULATION
FOR PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0. 2010-01 (NAPLES
STREET), ORDERING THE FORMATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF
SUCH DISTRICT, IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTIES
THEREIN, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS RELATED
THERETO (Director of Public Works)
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
Item 10 was taken out of order, and addressed prior to Item 9.
6:00 p.m. 9. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 (Continued from 6/7/11
meeting.)
City Manager Sandoval presented an overview of the proposed budget. Finance Director
Kachadoorian addressed prior budget issues and answered questions that came up during the
June 14, 2011 Council Meeting.
Don Abel, representing A Woman's Wellness Center, suggested forming partnerships with non-
profit organizations to extend operating hours at the Norman Park Senior Center at no cost to the
City.
Discussion ensued about extending hours of operation at the Norman Park Senior Center. Mayor
Cox suggested that the Council direct the City Manager to work with the Recreation Director to
look at the impacts of opening City facilities to private organizations, with a report to the
Council in 60 days.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to set hours of operation at the Norman Park
Senior Center from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m.
to 12 noon Fridays; and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every other Saturday, or the
equivalent number of hours. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion.
ACTION: Mayor Cox offered a substitute motion to direct staff to explore opportunities to
open recreation facilities to interested and appropriate entities, unsupervised by
City staff, extend operating hours of the Norman Pazk Center, and report back to
the Council in 60 days with a policy. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the
motion, and it carved 4-1, with Councilmember Castaneda opposed.
ACTION: After clarification, Councilmember Castaneda spoke in favor of the substitute
motion. The action was reconsidered, and carried 5-0.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to set hours of operation at the Norman Pazk
Senior Center from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m.
to 12 noon Fridays; and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every other Saturday, or,
equivalent number of hours. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan offered a friendly amendment to reflect the option to
set the equivalent number of operating hours of 52 to 60 hours. Deputy Mayor
Ramirez accepted the amendment. The motion tamed 4-1, with Mayor Cox
opposed.
LIBRARY
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested looking at ways to seek funding to assist the library with
increasing its hours of operation, perhaps establishing partnerships with performance groups for
use of the library auditorium, and working with Southwestern College.
GRAFFITI
Mayor Cox asked about the status of the Graffiti Tracker Program. Staff responded that ongoing
data collection would result in further prosecution of graffiti perpetrators.
STAFFING
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested that the Director of Economic Development position be
changed to Assistant City Manager of Economic Development, and that the position be moved to
the Administration Department. Discussion ensued regarding the City's classification plan and
salary plan.
City Manager Sandoval stated that he would not recommend a title change, but indicated that the
position could be moved to the Administration Department and the scope of responsibilities
could be broadened.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested adding one Marketing and Communications Manager position
to the City Manager's Office. He indicated that the duties would include communications for the
Police Department.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez stated that these proposed staffing changes would eliminate the
Economic Development Officer position and transfer the Public Information Officer position
from the Police Department to Administration.
Captain Wedge stated that the current Public Information Officer position was grant funded, and
he described the unique value of the position to a Police Department organization.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to create one Public Information Officer position
that would work fifty percent for the Police Department and fifty percent for the
City as a whole, and would be located in the City Manager's office.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez amended the motion to include a referral to staff to
analyze the grant issue and to determine whether or not a meet and confer with
the employee would be required. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the
motion.
The motion carried 3-2, with Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan
opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on the proposed Building Official/Code Enforcement
Manager position, and suggested development of a cost recovery program that would pay for the
position. Human Resources Director Bacon commented that the employee currently holding the
position was working out of class. City Manager Sandoval added that four positions had been
eliminated to create the proposed position. Assistant Director of Redevelopment and Housing
Crockett stated that the position was revenue offset.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to support the City Manager's recommendation to remove the
Deputy Building Official position and add a Building Official/Code Enforcement
Manager. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it failed 2-3,
with Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmembers Aguilar and Castaneda
opposed.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to postpone reclassification of the Deputy
Building Official to Building Official/Code Enforcement Manager position until a
funding source is identified through development of a code enforcement program.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion. The motion tamed 3-2, with
Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested expanding and enhancing the role and title of the Senior
Volunteer Patrol to include involvement in Pazk Ranger activities instead of funding new
positions in the Park Ranger Program.
Mayor Cox suggested supporting staff's recommendation to allocate $150,000 from the park fees
for park ranger-type services, and looking at expanding the Volunteers in Policing Program.
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested maintaining the intent of the Council actions on June 7,
2011 to allocate $150,000 for the Park Ranger Program, and to look at opportunities to enhance
the volunteer program.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to allocate from the $150,000 Park Ranger
Program, $50,000 to cover four months of the Park Ranger Program, $50,000 to
the Police Department to set up a Volunteers in Policing program plan, reserve
$50,000 in the City's budget, and to come back in four months for an evaluation.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar amended her motion to allocate $50,000 from the
$150,000 Park Ranger Program to the Public Works Department for the Park
Ranger Program to cover the summer months, allocate $25,000 to the Police
Department budget for set up of a Volunteers in Policing program, and allocate
the remaining $75,000 in reserves until after assessment of the program in four
months. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carved 3-2, with
Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilaz moved to approve the resolution adopting the operating and
capital improvement budgets with the following modifications:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Expenditure Increases:
A. Budget funds to appropriate line item(s) within the Library Department budget to
permit the Civic Center and South Chula Vista libraries to be open an additional
15 hours per week, estimated at $657,000.
B. Budget $600,000 to the City Clerk's Elections budget (line item 03200/6501) to
enable potential placement of two initiatives on the ballot in the next statewide
election.
C. Budget $48,000 to the Recreation Department budget for Norman Park Center
(budget item 17510) to permit the center to be open an additional 15 hours per
week.
D. Budget $57,000 for a full time instead of half time Webmaster.
E. Budget $57,000 for use of van for graffiti removal (budget item 16725).
Revenue Savines:
A. Conservative estimate of 2010/2011 yeaz-end savings of $600,000, increasing the
economic contingency reserves for 2011/2012 from $2.4 million to $3 million.
B. Fiscal impact of unallocated increased Recreation and Pazking fees approved by
the Council June 7, 2011, in the amount of $271,000 less $150,000 allocated by
the previous Council action for the Pazk Ranger Program and Volunteers in
Policing program.
C. Reduce the City Attorney's budget by $200,000 for outside counsel.
D. Supplies and services: Reduce expenditures by $350,000 in the "Supplies &
Servrces" category of the General Fund by approximately 2.7% (specific line item
reductions to be determined by City Manager).
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested allocating $30,000 from the revenue savings in item C to the
Boazd of Ethics for outside counsel.
It was the consensus of the Council to take sepazate action on the proposed modifications to the
operating and capital improvement budgets as recommended by Councilmember Aguilaz,
commencing with the proposed savings.
Revenue Savines:
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to approve Item A in proposed Revenue Savings
(above) in an amount of $600,000. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the
motion and it carved 4-1, with Mayor Cox opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to approve Item B in proposed Revenue Savings
(above) as amended in the amount of $121,000.
Councilmember Aguilar withdrew the motion.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to add an item to proposed Revenue Savings
(above) to exclude pay increases for staffing changes/reclassifications, with the
exception of $16,600 for Fire/Training, which was a negotiated settlement.
The motion died for lack of a second.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar offered an amendment to the motion to approve pay
increases for Assistant Planner to Associate Planner, and Senior Civil Engineer to
Principal Civil Engineer, in accordance with Civil Service regulations.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda restated the amended motion to add to the proposed
Revenue Savings (above) the removal of staff's recommendations for pay
increases, excluding the positions of Fire Captain, Associate Planner, and
Principal Civil Engineer. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion. The
motion carried 3-2, with Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to approve Item B in proposed Revenue Savings
(above), as amended by previous Council action from $271,000 to $121,000.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Mayor
Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to approve Item C in proposed Revenue Savings
(above), as amended to $170,000, allocating $30,000 for outside legal counsel to
the Board of Ethics. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried
4-1 with Mayor Cox opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to approved Item D in proposed Revenue Savings
(above), as amended to increase the amount from $350,000 to $363,000.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Mayor
Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed.
Increased Exnenditures
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to approve Item A in proposed Expenditure
Increases (above) in the amount of $657,000. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded
the motion and it carried 4-l, with Mayor Cox opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to approve Item B in proposed Expenditure
Increases (above), amended from $600,000 to $440,000.
The motion died for lack of a second.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to approve Item B in proposed Expenditure
Increases (above) for the original recommended amount of $600,000.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Mayor
Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilaz moved to approve Item C in proposed Expenditure
Increases (above) in the amount of $48,000, with specific hours of operation of
the Norman Park Center to be determined subsequently. Councilmember
Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-1, with Mayor Cox opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilaz moved to approve funding allocations for Items D
(Webmaster) and E (Graffiti removal) in proposed Expenditure Increases (above)
in the amount of $57,000 each. Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried
5-0.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilaz moved to add an item under proposed Expenditure
Increases to allocate $30,000 to the Board of Ethics for outside counsel. Deputy
Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Mayor Cox and
Councilmember Bensoussan opposed.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 11:12 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:25 p.m., with all
members present. Mayor Cox announced that Items 11 through 15 would be taken out of order
and addressed prior to continued discussions on Item 9.
Finance Director Kachadoorian summarized the modifications to the City Manager's proposed
fiscal yeaz 2011/2012 budget, and presented a balanced budget for fiscal year 2011/2012 with
$124.6 million in the general fund budget and $289.6 million in the all-funds budget.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to adopt the following Council Resolution No.
2011-123 and Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-2046 as amended,
heading read, text waived:
9. A. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2011-123 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2046, RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS
FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXCLUDING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TF375 (TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT
F STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE), OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 8, AND THE
OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE SOUTHWEST/TOWN CENTER II/ OTAY
VALLEY/ ADDED PROJECT AREA AND TOWNE CENTER I AND THE
BAYFRONT PROJECT AREAS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2012 (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Mayor Cox
and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-
124 as amended, heading read, text waived:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
9. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-124, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION
OF THE FOLLOWING POSITION TITLES: DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER,
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR, BUILDING OFFICIAL/CODE
ENFORCEMENT MANAGER, AND DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
RESOURCES/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTS, AND THE
ELIMINATION OF THE FOLLOWING POSITION TITLES: DIRECTOR OF
CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR,
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, AND DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL (Director
of Finance/Treasurer)
Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Mayor Cox
and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to place the following Ordinance on first reading,
heading read, text waived:
C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD MARKETING
AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, SPECIAL EVENTS
COORDINATOR, BUILDING OFFICIAL/CODE ENFORCEMENT
MANAGER, AND DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TO
DELETE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, COMMUNICATIONS
COORDINATOR, AND DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL (4/STHS VOTE
REQUIRED) (FIRST READING) (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0
ACTION ITEMS
]tem 10 was addressed afrer Item 8 and prior to Item 9.
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A REVISED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT
AND ADDITIONAL SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH LAIDLAW MEDICAL
TRANSPORTATION INC., DBA AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING A REVISED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR BASIC AND
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICE AND AN ADDITIONAL SIDE
LETTER AGREEMENT TO RECOVER EXISTING PROGRAM EXPENSES
WITH LAIDLAW MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION INC., DBA AMERICAN
MEDICAL RESPONSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT (Fire Chief)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested that the item be tabled for 90 days, and to have staff return to
the Council with further information regarding the apparatus replacement fund.
Chief Hanneman stated that the American Medical Response (AMR) contract had expired, and
staff was under a 30-day extension until the end of June, 201 I . He then explained the proposed
agreement between the City and AMR and related appazatus funding. He stated that some of the
existing fire appazatus was beyond its service life and suggested lease options to address the
Department's immediate apparatus needs.
Councilmember Castaneda suggested Council consideration to solicit a Request for Proposal for
City paramedic services.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to table the item with direction to staff to return
with a complete package on current reimbursements, creation of an apparatus
replacement fund, and a process for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the service
provider. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, with the understanding
that the motion included negotiation of extension of the contract.
City Attorney Googins suggested that the representative from AMR provide comments on an
agreement extension. Further discussion ensued. Michael Murphy, General Manager, American
Medical Response, stated that he could not comment on the proposed extension without proper
Counsel.
Mayor Cox clazified the motion by Deputy Mayor Ramirez was to continue the item for a period
of up to 90 days, with a request that AMR extend its contract with the City, and with an RFP
process occurring during the contract extension period. Councilmember Castaneda further
clazified that the motion included direction to have staff come back during the extension period
with a report on the RFP process. Discussion ensued.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan offered a substitute motion to bifurcate the item to re-
negotiate the contract for atwo-year period instead of a three-yeaz period and
address appazatus fund issues at a later time.
ACTION: Mayor Cox offered an amended motion to negotiate the contract for between two
and three years. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the amended motion.
Councilmember Castaneda requested Council consideration of specific direction to staff to come
back with a report for subsequent action by the Council to move forward with an RFP. He
further requested consideration by Deputy Mayor Ramirez to amend his motion to include
quarterly reports by staff on the RFP process. Mayor Cox requested, with concurrence by
Councilmember Castaneda, that his request for quarterly reports be part of the Public Safety
Subcommittee's request.
City Attorney Googins requested a recess in order to speak with representatives from AMR.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 6:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:40 p.m. with all
members present.
City Attorney Googins reported that he had spoken with Mr. Murphy, representing AMR, and
advised the Council on an amended motion based on that conversation.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to amend the motion to extend the EOA
portion of the agreement for two years, with a six month mutual extension of the
parties mutual agreement, with month to month extensions in the interim to avoid
interruption of service, and to allow finalization of any terms and issues as a result
of Mr. Murphy's consultation with legal counsel and the City's review of that, so
long as those discussions include negotiations towazds the incorporation of a side
letter agreement with that agreement, to address the amounts AMR is currently
owed as reimbursement for an ALS study that was conducted, with the goal to
return with a negotiated agreement by July 12, 2011 for Council approval. Mayor
Cox seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez referred to staff, with Council consensus, to come back with a report
with numbers for the Basic Life Support equipment replacement fund and dispatch elements of
the side letter, and a report back to the Council on the process for an RFP.
BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
11. REPORT FROM THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION REGARDING GENERAL
DISTRICT ELECTIONS (AND ALTERNATIVES) FOR CITY COUNCIL SEATS
AND REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION (Charter Review Commission)
City Attorney Googins introduced the item and presented an overview of discussions by the
Charter Review Commission regarding the issue of district elections in response to a recent City
Council referral. The Charter Review Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the
Council that the Charter Review Commission continue its discussions on district elections, hold
public meetings in different locations, research election options, allow further understanding of
the legal framework and issues associated with establishing districts, and requested direction by
the Council to be received by the Commission at a tentatively scheduled meeting of June 27,
2011.
Willard Howard, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Southwestern Civic Association
spoke in support of district elections.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the report and provide the Charter Review
Commission and staff with direction for further action to prepaze a white paper to
be submitted to the Council the first week in Febrnazy 2012, with data of what
other cities do, pros and cons from the Commission's point of view, and public
outreach. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-2,
with Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Castaneda opposed.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS (Continued)
12. REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF ETHICS REGARDING A PROPOSED POLICY
TO IMPLEMENT BOARD OF ETHICS PARTICIPATION IN SELECTION OF THE
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY ATTORNEY AND
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION (Board of Ethics)
City Attorney Googins presented key points of the proposed policy and the proposed selection
procedure for selection of a Campaign Contribution Enforcement Authority Attorney.
Jerry Thomas, Chula Vista resident, spoke of the need for an Ethics Board that instills
confidence, integrity and transparency, and takes responsibility for its roles.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested revisions to Item 2 of the proposed Campaign Contribution
Enforcement Authority Selection Process to remove the City Attomey's role in reviewing the
qualifications of attorneys who apply to be on the enforcement authority panel.
City Attorney Googins described the next steps - to have staff return to the Council with an
ordinance amendment to reflect the policy and amendments, a proposal of alternatives for
allegations that may be made against the City Attorney; a report about current staffing for the
Board of Ethics, and issues related to outside counsel.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilaz moved to accept the report as amended to remove the
City Attorney's role in Item 2 (Interview and Selection of Enforcement Authority
Panel) of the Campaign Contribution Enforcement Authority Selection Process.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
13. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Item 13 was taken out of order and addressed prior to Public Comments.
Recommendation to defer implementation of youth sports field rental fee increase
until November 1, 2011.
City Manager Sandoval stated that since the recent budget discussions about the proposed rental
fee increases, staff had met with several community sports groups on the matter. He
recommended having staff work with the various sports groups to seek ways to cut costs and
equal distribution of the costs, and to make the fees effective as of November 1, 2011.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to any fee increases:
Salvador Hernandez, Chula Vista resident, representing Mr. Ernil Lucero, District
Commissioner, District 42 Little League
Enrique Martinez, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Rangers
Karen Plascencia, Chula Vista resident
Stefanie Corona, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Rangers
Arturo Torres, Chula Vista resident, representing Youth Sports Council
Clifford Rachlin, Chula Vista resident, representing Youth Sports
Salvador Hernandez, representing District 42
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
Councilmember Aguilaz spoke in support of the recommendations by City Manager Sandoval.
Councilmember Castaneda stated he would not support fee increases and suggested including the
community in discussions as part of the process.
Mayor Cox clarified that the proposed fee increase was an effort to keep all the sports fields in
play.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested community input and consensus prior to any fee increases.
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested looking at opportunities for grant funding and
stakeholder involvement, and was supportive of a sliding fee schedule, should the fees be
approved.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to reverse the fees previously enacted by the
Council on June 7, 2011, and direct the City Manager to come back with a plan
more broadly supported by the Council Councilmember Castaneda seconded the
motion.
City Attorney Googins explained that the item on the agenda may not be in sufficient form to
allow the Council to formally reverse the previous action, and therefore, suggested that the City
Manager bring back a reversal of the action on July l2, 2011 to be acted upon by the Council.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez withdrew his motion and offered the following substitute motion:
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to direct the City Manager to place on the July 12,
2011 agenda the matter of reversing the sports field rental fee increase previously
approved by the Council on June 7, 2011, and in the interim, to not implement the
fee increase. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-1,
with Mayor Cox opposed.
14. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox invited the community to participate in the Third Avenue Village Association
"Village Hunt" event on July 9`h. She wished all a safe Fourth of July.
OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
15. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Aguilar requested a meeting with staff to discuss the following issues for the
2012/2013 budget cycle:
Priorities -Update fiscal policies, create a scholarship fund for low income families to
participate in recreation activities, and consideration of implementation of a debt
reduction plan.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 1:10 a.m. on June 22, 2011, Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Chula Vista
citizens Dale Perring, and David Wilson to the next regular meeting on July 12, 2011, at 4:00
p.m.; RDA was adjourned to the next regulaz meeting on July 19, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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