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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/04/17 Item 01DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 15, 2011 3:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:17 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Castaneda and Councilmember Ramirez (excused) Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. At 3:20 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) A. City of Chula Vista v. Otay Project, L.P., a limited partnership, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2011-00092591-CU-BC-CTL B. City of Chula Vista v. NexHorizon Broadband of Southern California, Inc.; Case No. 37-2010-00083634-CU-BC-CTL. ADJOURNMENT At 3:40 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on November 15, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ~~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk ~~ DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 15, 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 Aguilar, Bensoussan, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Castaneda, Ramirez (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Tulloch, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Former Councilmember Patty Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • INTRODUCTION BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, RICHARD HOPKINS, OF EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH CORY DOWNS AND DAVID DI DONATO, CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SECTION OF PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Director Hopkins introduced Employees of the month Cory Downs and David Di Donato. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Mr. Downs and Di Donato. • PRESENTATION BY CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER CHAIRPERSON DR. EMERALD RANDOLPH REGARDING THE 2011 PROGRAM AND RESULTS Dr. Randolph reported on the 2011 Christmas in October, and presented a video of the event. Homeowners who benefitted from the program spoke about the improvements to their homes and expressed their gratitude for the program and participants. • PRESENTATION BY ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF CHULA VISTA MEMBERS SHAUNA STOKES AND IRACSEMA QUILANTAN ON THE MI ESCUELITA LITTLE SPROUTS PROJECT Ms.Stokes and Ms. Quilantan spoke about the success of the Little Sprouts Project, and acknowledged other contributors of the program. Page 1 -Council Minutes ~ ~j " ~ November 15, 2011 DRAFT SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) RECOGNITION OF FIFTH GRADE SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT CARLOS BAUTISTA, WINNER OF THE VETERANS DAY ESSAY CONTEST SPONSORED BY THE LADIES AUXILIARY, MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART Cheryl Perez introduced and recognized Carlos Bautista. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-12) Items 2, 3, 9 and 12 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Item 2 was removed at the request of the public; Item 3 was removed at the request of Councilmember Aguilar; and Items 9 and 12 were removed at the request of staff. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memorandum from Councilmember Bensoussan requesting an excused absence from the November 1, 2011 City Council meeting. Recommendation: Council excuse the absence. 2. Item 2 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 3. Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-218, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES TO CANNON PACIFIC SERVICES, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL 2-YEAR OPTION PERIODS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REQUEST FOR BID 1-11/12 (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-219, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "EUCALYPTUS PARK RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PARK ACCESS IMPROVEMENT ALONG "C" STREET FROM FOURTH AVENUE TO NORTH FIFTH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (CIP NO. STL376)" PROJECT TO CMT ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,702, AWARDING AN ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,440 AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS UP TO THE CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $11,858 (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 -Council Minutes ~ ~ _ ~ November 15, 2011 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued} 6. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN HUNTE PARKWAY AND NORTHWOODS DRIVE/AGUA VISTA DRIVE AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT (FIRST READING) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading. 7. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON DUNCAN RANCH ROAD BETWEEN PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD AND STONE GATE STREET AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT (FIRST READING) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-220, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SUPERSEDING FREEWAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR INTERSTATE 805 FROM THE SOUTH CITY OF CHULA VISTA LIMITS TO THE EAST NAPLES STREET UNDER CROSSING (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. Item 9 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-221, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MOFFATT AND NICHOL AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HERITAGE ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE OTAY RIVER AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-222, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE ELECTED CITY ATTORNEY AND AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THE REQUIRED SALARY ADJUSTMENT (Director of Human Resources) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 12. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 4-8, 10 and 11, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. Pa e 3 -Council Minutes November 7 5, 2011 g \F'j - DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 2. ORDINANCE NO. 3217, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ENACTING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.24 MAKING THE DISTRIBUTION OF PSYCHOACTIVE BATH SALTS AND PSYCHOACTIVE HERBAL INCENSE A PUBLIC NUISANCE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3217, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. Item 15 was taken out of order and addressed at 5:04 p.m. ACTION ITEMS 15. PRESENTATION BY THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A REPORT ON THE OPERATIONS, STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CHULA VISTA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT Staff recommendation: Council accept the report and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ACTING AS THE DESIGNATED OWNER'S ASSOCIATION FOR THE CHULA VISTA TOURISM AND MARKETING DISTRICT, AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED IN THE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN (Director of Economic Development) Lisa Cohen, CEO, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, presented the Chula Vista Tourism and Marketing Business Improvement District Annual Report for July 2010 through June 2011. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to accept the report and adopt the proposed resolution. Mayor Cox seconded the motion. Councilmember Aguilar spoke in opposition to the motion. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan amended the motion to approve the contract agreement and to have staff come back with additional information no later than the end of February 2012. Mayor Cox seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-1, with Councilmember Aguilar opposed. Mayor Cox referred the matter back to staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce and return with a refined report. Page 4 -Council Minutes November 15, 2011 ~!~ DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 7:19 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:37 p.m., with Councilmembers Aguilar and Bensoussan, and Mayor Cox present. 3. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-215, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION TO INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOWANCE PROVISION (Director of Finance/Treasurer) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-216, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT (Director of Finance/Treasurer) C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-217, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. GOVERNMENTAL MONEY PURCHASE PLAN AND TRUST (401(A) PLAN) REVISING SECTIONS E2 AND ES AND ADDING A FINAL PAY PROVISION (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-215, as amended to extend the existing agreement for four months with direction that staff return with a report describing the possibility of requesting proposals for the service, 2011- 216 and 2011-217. Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. 9. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT "ANIMAL CARE FACILITY CATTERY EXPANSION" (GG213), AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $150,000 TO THE NON- DEPARTMENTAL CIP BUDGET TO BE OFFSET BY A H.E.A.R.T. DONATION, AND AWARDING A SOLE SOURCE DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT TO ECHO PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR GG213 IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. It was the consensus of the Council to continue Item 9 to the Council meeting of November 29, 2011. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-223, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CHULA VISTA YOUTH SPORTS COUNCIL FOR THE PROVISION OF ENHANCED PARKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES (Director of Public Works and Director of Recreation) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 5 -Council Minutes l November 15, 201 l t~ DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Assistant City Manager Tulloch spoke about the collaborative process between the City, the community and the Youth Sports Council. City Attorney Googins outlined the following additional staff recommendations for formal action by the Council: - Approval of the proposed resolution contingent upon final approval and execution of the agreement by the Youth Sports Council. - The Scholarship Program be such that additional amounts otherwise collected from participants and donated to the City, would not be collected from up to 20% of qualifying scholarship participants as may be determined by the individual youth sports programs. - Increase the volunteer in-lieu fee from $14 to $15 per participant. Mark Twohey, Chula Vista resident, representing the Youth Sports Council, spoke in favor of the proposed resolution. He commented that the Youth Sports Council would be amending its bylaws in order to create a specific account to be used only for fertilizer and subcontracting services to enhance the play fields. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-223 as amended, to include the additional staff recommendations as outlined by the City Attorney, heading read, text waived. Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jerry Thomas, Chula Vista resident, reported that police officers showed up at a Board of Ethics meeting he attended on October 19, 2011, and stated that this was intimidating to him. Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, stated that he was not being provided answers to his questions of the Council at Council Meetings. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. CONSIDERATION OF FORMING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2010-02 (ELM AVENUE) 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. Theresa L. Jones, National City resident, submitted a speaker slip, but was not present to speak. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the Public Hearing. Page 6 -Council Minutes ~ l~ - ~ November 15, 2011 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Mayor Cox then requested that the City Clerk open and tabulate the ballots. City Clerk Norris reported that a total of 20 ballots were received: 15 ballots in favor, 4 opposed and 1 insufficient. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-224, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-224, 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 NO. 2010-02 (ELM AVENUE), ORDERING THE FORMATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF SUCH DISTRICT, THE IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTIES THEREIN, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS RELATED THERETO (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. 14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A LONG TERM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION FOR STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AS PART OF THE MASTER PLAN (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services and Director of Public Works) Mayor Cox opened the public hearing and continued it to December 6, 2011. ACTION ITEMS 15. This item was taken out of order and heard after Item 2. 16. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING A PROGRESS REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND TO PURSUE ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL FINANCING TO SUPPORT MUNICIPAL ENERGY UPGRADES Brendan Reed presented the progress report on Climate Action Plan implementation. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011- 225, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-225, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) ACCEPTING THE PROGRESS REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (2) AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SECURE UP TO $10 MILLION OF ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL FINANCING TO SUPPORT MUNICIPAL ENERGY UPGRADE PROJECTS, AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OBTAINING THE FINANCING (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. Page 7 -Council Minutes ` ~ _ 7 November 15, 2011 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) 17. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFYING THE FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to place the following ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 8 OF ORDINANCE 3163 IN ORDER TO EXTEND THE FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM (FIRST READING) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Service) Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. 18. CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FORA 1.89 ACRE PARCEL IN THE CHULA VISTA AUTO PARK, AN EXCHANGE AGREEMENT FOR THE 1.89 ACRE PARCEL IN THE AUTO PARK FORA 1.89 ACRE PARCEL IN THE LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY, AND AN OPTION AGREEMENT TO EXCHANGE A 6.1 ACRE PARCEL ADJACENT TO SR-125 AND EASTLAKE DRIVE FOR AN APPROXIMATE 3.85 ACRE PARCEL IN THE LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolutions: A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FORA 1.89-ACRE PARCEL ("MCCUNE") TO BE EXCHANGED FOR A PARCEL IN THE LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY FOR PARK PURPOSES FOR THE NEGOTIATED PRICE OF $940,000, APPROVING AN 1NTERFUND LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $310,000 FROM THE EASTERN PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE FUND TO THE WESTERN PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE FUND TO PARTIALLY FUND THE ACQUISITION OF THE SITE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE EASTERN AND WESTERN PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF A 1.89-ACRE PARCEL (APN# 644-041-41) LOCATED IN THE CHULA VISTA AUTO PARK FOR A 1.89-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IN THE LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY TO BE USED FOR PARK PURPOSES (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Page 8 -Council Minutes ~ ~ ,_,~ November 15, 2011 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ENTERING INTO AN OPTION AGREEMENT TO EXCHANGE A 6.1-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ADJACENT TO SR-125 AND EASTLAKE DRIVE FOR AN APPROXIMATE 3.85-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED 1N THE LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY FOR PARK PURPOSES (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) This item was moved to the meeting of December 6, 2011. OTHER BUSINESS 19. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert commented that staff would be presenting a report from the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation at the Council meeting of December 6, 2011. Assistant City Manager Tulloch made the following announcements: - All recreation centers are now equipped with wi-fi. - Ann Steinberger was recently selected as the City's new Marketing and Communications Manager. - The meeting of November 22, 2011 was cancelled. 20. MAYOR' S REPORTS Ratification of the appointment of Sergio Quero to the Housing Advisory Commission. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointment of Sergio Quero as Housing Advisory Commissioner. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. Mayor Cox made the following announcements: - SANDAG would be holding the first of its three hearings on November 18, 2011, regarding the SANDAG's purchase of State Route 125. - The recent success of the Chamber of Commerce sponsorship of the Parade Band Review, and the possibility of a Macy's Veterans Parade on Thanksgiving Day. - Centennial time capsule rally scheduled for December 13, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. - Compilation of a letter by Mayor Cox to the Port District regarding its discussions to spend over $60 million for a convention center expansion in downtown San Diego. Page 9 -Council Minutes ' ~ _~~ November 15, 2011 DRAFT 21. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Bensoussan made the following announcements: - Hilltop Middle School multi-cultural fair on November 18, 2011, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - The City was recently selected as one of the top-ranked national digital city governments within the population of 125,000-249,99 by e-Republic's center for Digital Governments. Councilmember Aguilar wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. At 9:12 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 22. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 Title: City Clerk ADJOURNMENT At 10:07 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on November 22, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 10 -Council Minutes 1 ~ _ q "`,~., November 15, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 29, 2011 9:00 A.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 9:37 a.m. at the Heritage Center, 1381 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 9:44 a.m.), Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, and City Clerk Norris CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 and 2) The following two items were considered separately. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-226, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT "ANIMAL CARE FACILITY CATTERY EXPANSION" (GG213), AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $150,000 TO THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL CIP BUDGET TO BE OFFSET BY A H.E.A.R.T. DONATION, AND AWARDING A SOLE SOURCE DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT TO ECHO PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR GG213 IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 (Director of Public Works) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-226, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-227, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE PHASE III EXPANSION OF THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER, PROVIDED THAT THE BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS AGREES TO FINANCING FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE SOUTH BAY PROJECTS (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Councilmember Aguilar moved to delay adoption of the resolution and send a letter to the Port Commissioners indicating that Chula Vista will only agree to support convention center expansion if the Port District agreed to a number of provisions. There was no second, and no action taken on the motion. Page 1 -Council Minutes ~ G.,,, -" ~ November 29, 2011 DRAFT ITEM 2 (Continued) Discussion of the proposed resolution ensued, and there was Council consensus to amend the resolution as follows: 1. Revise the title to include that the Board of Port Commissioners support financing for existing and future projects, programs, and uses. 2. Delete the first recital that addressed the scale of the proposed convention center expansion. 3. Include a condition that the City would support the expansion provided the Port agreed to financing for South Bay programs and projects. 4. Include a recital stating that the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan is as important to Chula Vista as the Convention Center expansion is to San Diego. 5. Require a financing agreement for the implementation of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan, to be finalized by February 2012. 6. Include a formal agreement with a timeline for implementation of the currently approved Port Capital Improvement Program. 7. Require that new Port revenues in excess of the $3 million required for the expansion, including the $4.5 million in annual savings from the expiration of the Phase II expansion, be equitable distributed for the benefit of member cities. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-227, as amended, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT At 10:55 a.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special Workshop Meeting immediately following this meeting, to be held in the same location. Donna Norris, C C, City Clerk Page 2 -Council Minutes l ~, °" ~ November 29, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 29, 2011 Immediately following the 9:00 a.m. Special Meeting of the City Council A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 11:05 a.m. at the Heritage Center, 1381 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar (left at 11:15 a.m.), Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez (left at 1:25 p.m.), and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert, and City Clerk Norris PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE WORKSHOP 1. CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP This is a continuation of the September 16, 2011 City Council goal setting workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to continue discussions and to set goals regarding the Council's values, priorities, and strategies for the City. Sherry Lund, representing Sherry L. Lund Associates, facilitated the workshop discussions on the roles of the City Manager and City Council. Ms. Lund's workshop summary is incorporated by reference and attached as Attachment 1. ADJOURNMENT At 1:35 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Council Workshop Meeting on December 1, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Police Department Community Room. Jr Donna Norris, CMC, City Clerk Page 1 -Council Workshop Minutes ' ~ " ~ November 29, 2011 ATTACHMENT 1 Council Workshop -Part II City of Chula Vista Heritage Recreation Center November 29, 2011 Workshop Summary Groundrules CC agrees to observe the following groundrules during closed and open session meetings. ^ Treat others with respect- o Inside and outside of this room o Verbally and non-verbally ^ Let others finish their sentences ^ Share the air time ^ Avoid side conversation ^ Don't make someone wrong in order to disagree ^ Speak for yourself, not for your colleagues ^ Be facilitative -act for the greater good. Agreed-Upon Major City Strategies and Next Step 1. Revenue Generation Possible goals under this strategy: ^ E.g., Develop City linage/Brand ^ E.g., Bayfront (needs more specificity as a goal) 2. Revenue Retention Possible goals under this strategy: ^ E.g., Work with businesses to help them find ways to invest/strengthen their business presence in Chula Vista (something related to this--needs more specificity as a goal) Next Step: Convene a Council workshop to explore and create goals for Revenue Generation and Retention. Jim to schedule this as soon as possible. Goals should be the critics! few most powerful means of having an impact on the strategies. They should address the core weaknesses and threats (hopefully, taking advantage of the strengths and opportunities) of the SWOT analysis. Bin List -for future discussionlconsideration ^ Economic Development SAT Sherry L. Lund Associates, Portola Valley, CA (650) 619-5500 Page 1 of 8 ~..~- ~-. ATTACHMENT 1 CC/CM/Staff Roles (See attached slide on this topic.) Sherry's observations: ^ Council should function as executives, not engage in the work of first line supervisors. It's generally good and common practice among Council members in a Council/CM form of government to: ^ Get staff questions answered in advance of Council meetings when at all possible. If you need to ask questions in the moment, ask....they don't need to be "zingers." ^ Avoid criticizing staff in public. It's all about the tone, e.g., "I need more detail in order to make a good decision" vs. "This report is terrible -it's too high level and doesn't include enough detail." Sometimes staff reports are poorly done or incomplete. If this is the case, talk with the City Manager in private. It is his/herjob to handle this internally, e.g., with coaching, training, disciplinary action as appropriate to the situation. ^ It is important to observe boundaries when dealing with staff. o Council members often don't realize the mantle of authority they wear (even when from their perspective, they are nice, easy-going, informal folks, just having a conversation). o Staff wants to please Council, get it right for Council members. o You may not realize what other priorities you're affecting by directing a staff person to do something. Other CC members may not agree on your action and can get frustrated by a single Council member who makes a disproportionate amount of requests and/or dislodges agreed-upon Council priorities. It's up to Council members and the City Manager to jointly monitor these situations and bring items back to Council for full Council discussion if it appears a single Council member is acting solely. o It's best to ask executive team members if you have questions and avoid going lower in the organizational ranks. You can innocently create awkwardness with an employee's peers by creating the appearance of having a special relationship with a Council member when you use them as your "go to" person. Sherry L. Lund Associates, Portola Valley, CA (650) 619-5500 Page 2 of 8 ~~ - ~ ATTACHMENT 1 Appendix -for Reference Sherry L. Lund Associates, Portola Valley, CA (650) 619-5500 Page 3 of 8 `~ H Z W U Q H Q L a~ .~ V 0 V .~ O C C L ,0^ V 0 L 0 ~i ~~ ~ ~ • V N X U W 0 ._ U -- .~ ~ V ~ .O O .~ V > W v / U ._ O .o .~ -_ ~U 0 U I O N .U ~~ .~ ca W W ._ `v^~ I ca U .~ U ^~l ^ = ._ .~ 0 _ ~ O `~- U o~ ~: ~ ~ U ~ ~ O U c~ a~ .~ ~~ i ~~. ~~~ .Ili k 0 m a 0 0 0 Q U a a> 0 ~U O N Q C J J L ATTACHMENT 1 Elements of a Shared Vision -Grouped by Related Theme (CC's desired future picture--the City they'd like to wake up in 10-15 years from now): ^ We'd be known as one of the great West Coast cities. ^ The City would be a regional draw/destination, but would not be defined by it (youth sports, recreation, jobs/employment). ^ Chula Vista's assets would be known, recognized, and valued by residents and outsiders. ^ We'd collectively market the value of the City. ^ It would be a safe, healthy, more financially secure community. ^ There would be full utilization of City facilities. ^ The City would be a home for the life of residents and their grown kids would want to be here too. ^ Residents could live, work, and play in the City - an enhanced lifestyle. ^ Residents would be more connected as a community -without the East/West division. ^ People would come together--in good and in bad times. ^ More civic engagement -citizens participating in government at a grassroots level. ^ Greater recognition on the part of the community that government can't do it all. Residents would be participating, volunteering. ^ It would be a civil society -respect for each other, respect for the law, and residents could resolve disputes amicably. ^ There would be educational opportunities. ^ Every student would graduate from high school, which would benefit them and provide the workforce we need in the future. Values (accumulated from discussions, as they have come up -not formally agreed-upon, and not complete at this point) ^ Wise use of limited resources. ^ Support high school education -messaging. ^ Learning City, i.e., value for continuous learning. ^ Quality in all development. Sherry L. Lund Associates, Portola Valley, CA (650) 619-5500 Page 5 of 8 1~~~ ATTACHMENT 1 Priorities Brainstormed List -Arranged by General Theme In No Particular Order Revenue Generation 7. CC sessions to identify a roadmap on revenue generation 2. Bringing jobs -economic development 3. Research and technology park -revenue, jobs, attracting industry 4. Bayfront -economic engine 5. University -revenue, jobs 6. Millenium -revenue, housing 7. Economic stability (also could refer to revenue retention) Image (may contribute to revenue generation and, somewhat, to retention) 8. Enhance the City's image 9. Marketing/communication to market the City and reach segments of our community 70. Develop civic institutions, e.g., museums that attract people Revenue Retention 71. Support small businesses Good Community 72. Develop civic pride OperationallServices 73. Increase number of hours City Hall is open (requires $) 74. Find resources for infrastructure (requires $) 15. Better use of our real estate assets (requires $) 76. Technology -communication, broadband access, as an amenity for citizens (requires $) 77. Staff efficiency/effectiveness -LEAN, etc. (reduces expenses) 78. Increase use of volunteers (reduces expenses) 79. City program assessment on a regular, rotating basis (requires $, potential to reduce expenses) 20. Develop better partnerships with sister agencies (potential to reduce expenses) Miscellaneous A. Find more efficient ways to use the CC committee structure - an action item B. Support high school graduation -messaging - a value, not core to City's mission C. Budget -learn what's being subsidized - an action item D. Formalized process for civic engagement -not sure what this means. There are many processes for civic engagement in California cities. Sherry L. Lund Associates, Portola Valley, CA (650) 619-5500 Page 6 of 8 ~~-? ATTACHMENT 1 SWOT Analysis -Slightly Edited No changes have been made to items; a few were moved 6y cafegory, e.g., "available land" was moved to a strength, from opportunity. The opportunity would be to do something with it. Strengths ^ Strong history - a good foundation ^ Diversity of population, of geography, of housing ^ Location ^ Weather ^ Available land ^ Proximity to border ^ Safety in disasters, a safe community ^ Skilled City employee base ^ Commuter ambassadors for the City ^ Small town feel ^ Community pride ^ Resilience Weaknesses ^ Need more good jobs/job clusters ^ Fragile economic foundation ^ No money to fully utilize facilities ^ Need more tax-generating retail ^ Lack of diversity in revenue generation ^ Have regional assets that are undermarketed ^ Image ^ Proximity to border ^ Lack of community cohesion ^ East/West divide, North/South divide ^ Citizens don't understand how the City works ^ East/West transport problem ^ Communication Opportunities ^ Critical juncture, if we recognize it and act ^ A stabilizing revenue base ^ Bayfront ^ Research and technology park ^ Cross-border research ^ For development, open space, a university ^ University ^ Health care industry ^ Millenium project ^ Revitalization of older neighborhoods (we should not call it redevelopment) ^ Pension reform ^ Technology Threats ^ Shrinking financial base ^ Aging infrastructure ^ Unfunded mandates ^ Underfunded pensions ^ Housing -mortgage crisis ^ Decisions that are out of the City's control ^ Extraordinary regulations Sherry L. Lund Associates, Portola Valley, CA (650) 619-5500 Page 7 of 8 ~~-~ ATTACHMENT 1 ^ Devisiveness/incivility - a threat when we get derailed as a result Sherry L. Lund Associates, Portola Valley, CA (650) 619-5500 Page 8 of 8 ~~-~ DRAFT MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 1, 2011 4:00 p.m. A Workshop of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:04 p.m. in the Police Department Community Room, 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar (arrived at 4:08 p.m.), Bensoussan, Castaneda (left at 5:12 p.m.), Ramirez (left at 5:23 p.m.), and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, Deputy City Attorney Shirey, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. WORKSHOP 1. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE Staff recommendation: Council hear the presentation. City Manager Sandoval introduced the item. He referenced an information memorandum distributed to the Council, dated December 1, 2011, from Recreation Director Martin, about responses to questions raised at the October 6, 2011 Recreation Council Workshop. Recreation Director Martin informed the Council that the proposed Recreation Master Plan would be presented for Council consideration at a future Council meeting. He then introduced Landscape Planner Gamble, who presented the Parks & Recreation Master Plan update. ADJOURNMENT At 5:50 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on December 6, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 1 -Council Workshop Minutes ' ~ December 1, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 6, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:Olp.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 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 • INTRODUCTION BY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, GARY HALBERT, OF EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH BRIAN CATACUTAN AND LYNNETTE TESSITORE-LOPEZ OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert introduced employees of the month Code Enforcement Officer Catacutan and Associate Planner Lopez. Mayor Cox read the proclamations and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented them to Mr. Catacutan and Ms. Lopez. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS RICK HOPKINS AND SENIOR PUBLIC WORKS SPECIALIST NORMA RODRIGUEZ, COMMENDING THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR REPRESENTATIVES: CV PEACE, OSCAR FELIX AND STEVE LIZARRAGA; GIRL SCOUT TROOP 5063; TRISH RILEY; GRAFFITI BUSTERS, KELLY LUNA; SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, NICK MARTINEZ AND MAURICIO TORRE; SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA EARTH SERVICE CORPS, MARIA MASIS AND JEREMY JONES; SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA CHILDCARE DEPT., KARINA PIMA-ARMAS AND WENDI MESSINA, AND TURNING THE HEARTS CENTER, MANUEL SANTOS, ALEJANDRA ACEVES AND DOUG LUFFBOROUGH, FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE CITY'S "BUFF-A-BLOCK" GRAFFITI ERADICATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL BE DESCRIBED BY STAFF DURING THE PRESENTATION Page 1 -Council Minutes I _ December 6, 2011 l~~ DRAFT SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) Assistant Director of Public Works Little gave a presentation about the buff-a-block program. Councilmember Castaneda commented on the success of the program, and presented certificates of recognition to the representatives. Mayor Cox then read the proclamation and Councilmember Castaneda presented it to Senior Public Works Specialist Rodriguez and Steve Lizarraga, who accepted it on behalf of the groups. Girl Scout Group 5063 then presented Kelly Luna, representing Graffiti Busters, with a token of appreciation for her work with the program. UPDATE ON PORT ISSUES BY PORT COMMISSIONER ANN MOORE Port Commissioner Moore presented an update on Port District issues, including a request by the City of San Diego for financing the expansion of the San Diego Convention Center. She stated that the Port Commission voted to continue discussions with the City of San Diego regarding the proposal, and noted that her vote was conditioned on certain key issues, including timing. She stated that she had indicated that it was inappropriate to approve funding for the San Diego Convention Center prior to approval of the Environmental Impact Report, the Coastal Commission's approval of the Bayfront Master Plan, and the Port Commission meeting its prior commitments to member cities. Ms. Moore then recommended next steps for the City of Chula Vista: 1) Financing agreement with the Port District; 2) Additional funding beyond existing Capital Improvement Program funds and current Memorandum of Understanding for projects such as the H Street Extension, which requires an additional $2.5 million. Ms. Moore then provided an update on issues regarding Dynegy and provided the Council with a letter from Victor A. Vilaplana, representing Foley & Lardner, LLP, dated November 14, 2011, regarding the demolition of the South Bay Power Plant. There was Council consensus to: 1. Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to work with Port staff and Legal Counsel to request from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC} answers about the demolition process and enforcement of that process and provide a report to the Council. 2. Authorize Deputy Mayor Ramirez to write a letter on behalf of the City, to South County Economic Development Council, the four local Chambers of Commerce, and other appropriate counterparts, to solicit interest in the formation of an ad hoc committee to band together on Port District matters. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-19) Item 14 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Robert Corcilius, Chula Vista resident, submitted for the record, a speaker slip in support of staff's recommendation for Item 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 12, 2011. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. Page 2 -Council Minutes December 6, 2011 ~~~ DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Memorandum from Councilmember Aguilar requesting an excused absence from the November 3, 2011 City Council Workshop. Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absence. B. Memorandum from Councilmember Ramirez requesting an excused absence from the November 15, 2011 City Council meeting. Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absence. C. Letter of resignation from Egbert Oostburg, Charter Review Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation. D. Letter of resignation from Daniel Linder, Board of Library Trustees. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3218, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN HUNTE PARKWAY AND NORTHWOODS DRIVE/AGUA VISTA DRIVE 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 ordinance. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 3219, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON DUNCAN RANCH ROAD BETWEEN PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD AND STONE GATE STREET 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 ordinance. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 3220, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 8 OF ORDINANCE 3163 1N ORDER TO EXTEND THE FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. Page 3 -Council Minutes December 6, 2011 ~~-3 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-228, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $16,500 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE FIRE EQUIPMENT LEASE FUND FOR REPLACEMENT DEFIBRILLATOR BATTERIES (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-229, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN FOR 2012 (Director of Human Resources and ITS) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-230, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $15,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE AVOID DUI CAMPAIGN (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-231, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $3,262 FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-232, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $11,027 FROM THE CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS FOR THE COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief} Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-233, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE INMATE WELFARE FUND (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 4 -Council Minutes December 6, 2011 ~ l ..~. /,.t..,.. DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-234, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $384,029 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-235, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE TRANSIT FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BY APPROPRIATING $24,750 FOR TRANSFER INTO THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (BTA) FUND AND AMENDING THE BTA FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BY APPROPRIATING $20,726 FOR REFUND TO OTHER AGENCY (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 14. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-237, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FIVE-YEAR COST OF SERVICE AND RATE STUDY FOR SEWER SERVICES TO FINANCIAL CONSULTING SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-238, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF CALRECYCLE 19TH CYCLE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 WASTE TIRE ENFORCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO-SOLID WASTE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, PAYMENT REQUESTS, AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING GRANT FUNDS AND TO IMPLEMENT AND CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE SPECIFIED GRANT (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-239, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING BUFF-A- BLOCK PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 5 -Council Minutes ` G December 6, 2011 1 1 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-240, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 RECREATION BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $390,030 TO REFLECT ADDITIONAL RECREATION CLASSES AND PROGRAMS TO BE OFFSET BY GRANTS, DONATIONS, AND UNANTICIPATED RECREATION FEES AND APPROVING A TRANSFER OF $37,500 WITHIN THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Recreation) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 19. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-241, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR A 1.89-ACRE PARCEL ("MCCUNE") TO BE EXCHANGED FOR A PARCEL IN THE LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY FOR PARK PURPOSES FOR THE NEGOTIATED PRICE OF $940,000, APPROVING AN INTERFUND LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $310,000 FROM THE EASTERN PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE FUND TO THE WESTERN PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE FUND TO PARTIALLY FUND THE ACQUISITION OF THE SITE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE EASTERN AND WESTERN PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-242, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF A 1.89-ACRE PARCEL (APN# 644- 041-41) LOCATED IN THE CHULA VISTA AUTO PARK FORA 1.89-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IN THE LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY TO BE USED FOR PARK PURPOSES (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-243, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN OPTION AGREEMENT TO EXCHANGE A 9.3-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ADJACENT TO SR-125 AND EASTLAKE DRIVE FOR AN APPROXIMATE 3.94-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IN THE LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY FOR PARK PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations on Consent Calendar Items 1-13, and 15-19, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 6 -Council Minutes December 6, 2011 ~~ i~ DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-236, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE TO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING CORPORATION (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Councilmember Castaneda asked for clarification from staff about the acquisition of increased capacity for sewage treatment. Public Works Director Hopkins responded that results of a capacity study would be included in the master plan scheduled for future presentation before the City Council. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-236, heading read, text waived. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS William Perno, Chula Vista resident, asked the Council to adopt a resolution for submission to State representatives to support the banning of synthetic drugs. Tom Clavell, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Charitable Foundation, provided the Council with a brief update on the Foundation's community activities, and invited the Council to its upcoming events. Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, submitted copies of an e-mail to him from the White House, regarding benefits for war veterans. He spoke in favor of public access for information from the City Council and Charter Review Commission about district elections. Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 6:09 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:17 p.m., with all members present. PUBLIC HEARINGS 20. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION FOR STREETSCAPE AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AS PART OF THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN 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 continued the hearing to the meeting of December 13, 2011. Page 7 -Council Minutes December 6, 2011 ~~ DRAFT ACTION ITEM 21. REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, STRUCTURE AND WORK PLAN PERTAINING TO THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC), AND RECOMMENDATION ON ELIMINATION OF THE CVRC AND CREATION OF A NEW ADVISORY BODY TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR WESTERN CHULA VISTA REVITALIZATION (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services Halbert presented information about the history of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC}. City Manager Sandoval presented a review of the Western Chula Vista Revitalization Plan. Director Halbert presented the proposed strategic work plan. CVRC Director Watson spoke about the non-profit status of the CVRC, the Corporation's roles and responsibilities, and presented tools and recommendations to implement the strategic work plan. Mayor Cox polled the Councilmembers on the following issues: 1) Whether the structure of the CVRC be retained as an asset for future use. Councilmembers Aguilar, Castaneda and Ramirez spoke in favor of dissolving the current structure; Councilmember Bensoussan and Mayor Cox spoke in favor of retaining the current structure. 2) Whether to retain the current membership of the CVRC in whatever entity may replace the CVRC. It was the unanimous consent of the Council to retain the expertise of the current CVRC membership in whatever entity may replace the CVRC. 3) Whether to retain the group formally as a board, commission, or committee, or retain the group informally as advisory to staff only. Councilmember Bensoussan preferred to retain the group formally, but stated she wasn't opposed to retaining the group informally. Councilmembers Aguilar, Castaneda, Ramirez and Mayor Cox spoke in favor of retaining the current members as an informal group. 4) Whether to limit the scope of work to specific tasks as decided by the Council, or broaden the scope to an area such as western Chula Vista revitalization, as suggested in staffs recommendation. Deputy Mayor Ramirez stated he preferred giving the group a specific task, Councilmember Aguilar spoke in favor of a broader scope of work to include Western Chula Vista and portions of redevelopment areas east of I-805, with the exception of the Bayfront; Councilmembers Bensoussan and Castaneda and Mayor Cox spoke in favor of a broader scope, leaving the tasks at the direction of the City Manager. Page 8 -Council Minutes ~- December 6, 2011 `.~ DRAFT ACTION ITEM (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to direct staff to bring an item back to Council to dissolve the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC) as it currently stands, disestablish the structure under which the CVRC operates, to form an informal group, advisory to the City Manager or his designee, and the task to be at the advice and counsel of the City Manager or his designee, with Western Chula Vista revitalization as a focal point. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 22. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval announced that the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for December 20, 2011 was cancelled. He introduced and welcomed the City's Marketing and Communications Manager, Anne Steinberger. 23. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox announced the Centennial Time Capsule ceremony on December 13, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., in City Hall, and invited the community. 24. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Bensoussan announced that in celebration of the centennial, art exhibits by local artist Katarzyna Lappin would be displayed in City Hall. She announced a meeting of the Energy Subcommittee on December 12, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Councilmember Castaneda thanked the Third Avenue Village Association on the success of the recent Starlight Parade event. Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on his recent Public Office hours meeting about the City's financing. Councilmember Aguilar requested, with Council consensus, to docket for the next Council meeting, consideration of formation of an Ad Hoc Council Subcommittee comprised of herself and Deputy Mayor Ramirez, to explore the possibility of a new veterans memorial at Memorial Park. At 8:28 p.m., Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. Page 9 -Council Minutes ` December 6, 2011 \~~~ DRAFT CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 25. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 Title: City Clerk 26. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Shari Watson v. City of Chula Vista, South Bay Judicial District, Case No. 37-2011- 00084066-CU-WT-SC ADJOURNMENT At 8:43 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special Meeting of the City Council on December 7, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room, to conduct Planning Commission Interviews. ~-~''-~' Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 10 -Council Minutes + _ ~ ~ ~ December 6, 2011 l1 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 7, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 4:29 p.m.), Ramirez and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None. L INTERVIEWS TO FILL TWO VACANCIES ON THE CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to appoint Yolanda Calvo and Pedro Anaya as Planning Commissioners. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT At 6:16 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special Meeting of the City Council on December 12, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room. ..~~ ~-, - Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 1 -Council Minutes ~ ~ December 7, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 12, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Executive Conference room, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 4:17 p.m.), Ramirez and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Aguilar 1. INTERVIEWS TO FILL ONE VACANCY ON THE CHULA VISTA PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to appoint Veronica Gerace as Parks & Recreation Commissioner. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to Regular Meeting of the City Council on December 13, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 1 -Council Minutes ~ ~ December 12, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 13, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were 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: Council/Agency Members: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 4:08 p.m.), Ramirez, and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Googins, City Clerk Norris, 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 OATHS OF OFFICE Yolanda Calvo and Pedro Anaya Jr., Planning Commission City Clerk Norris administered oaths of office to Planning Commissioners Yolanda Calvo and Pedro Anaya, Jr., and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented them with certificates of appointment. PRESENTATION BY ADAM SPARKS, PRESIDENT, THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION (TAVA), OF THE 2011 STARLIGHT PARADE AWARD WINNERS Mr. Sparks commented on the success of the 2011 Starlight Parade event, and then presented awards to the parade winners. PRESENTATION BY DIRECTOR OF RECREATION, BUCK MARTIN AND CEO OF THE SAN DIEGO SPORTS COMMISSION, ALLAN KIDD, OF THE CREATION OF THE CHULA VISTA SPORTS ALLIANCE Recreation Director Martin presented information about the creation of the Chula Vista Sports Alliance and the successes of its programs this past year. Page 1 -Council/RDA Minutes December 13, 2011 1 ! --- t DRAFT SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) Allan Kidd, CEO, San Diego Sports Commission, presented information about collaborative efforts between the Commission and the City for sports-related activities. Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on the need to ensure that local activities are not displaced, that local groups are integrated into events and tournaments, and to have economically sustainable programs. There was Council consensus to have staff return with a report on the results of the Request for Proposal for an Economic Feasibility/Marketing Analysis (EFMA) for three park sites within the City. The following members of the Chula Vista Sports Alliance Board Members spoke in favor of the creation of the Chula Vista Sports Alliance: Teri Davis, Athletics Director, School of Health for Southwestern College Tracy Lamb, Director, Chula Vista Olympic Training Center Lisa Cohen, CEO, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, and members of the Chula Vista Sports Advisory Committee, spoke in favor of the creation of the Chula Vista Sports Alliance. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-15) Items 3, 5, and 10 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Items 3 and 5 were pulled at the request of Councilmember Aguilar; and Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Bensoussan stated that they would be abstaining from voting on Item 10 out of an abundance of caution due to property ownership in the vicinity of the under-grounding project. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 19, 2011. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of resignation from Yolanda Calvo, Design Review Board. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation. 3. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 4. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. 5. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Page 2 - CounciURDA Minutes _ December 13, 2011 .~- -- ~.. DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-244, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $12,952 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOCAL ENERGY ASSURANCE PLANNING GRANT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $6,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNIVERSITY PARK AND RESEARCH CENTER GRANT (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Economic Development) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-245, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2010 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY REPORT (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-246, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $1,229,041 FROM THE SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP TO THE CITY'S ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-247, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO CLOSE AD 97-2 IMPROVEMENT FUND (OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE ONE) AND DIRECT THE TRUSTEE (US BANK) TO TRANSFER SURPLUS FUNDS TO THE REDEMPTION FUND IN ORDER TO CALL BONDS, PROVIDE REFUNDS, REDUCE FUTURE ASSESSMENTS, REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND, AND ALLOCATE TO CIP OTAY RANCH VILLAGE ONE MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS (Director of Finance/Treasurer and Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Page 3 -Council/RDA Minutes ~ ~ ~ December 13, 2011 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-249, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM, FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 AND FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (SW260/SW268)" PROJECT TO BURTECH PIPELINE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $728,014 AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS UP TO THE CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $85,000 (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-250, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE "NAPLES STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM THIRD AVENUE TO ALPINE AVENUE (STL350)" PROJECT TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $502,690, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $60,000 (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-251, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE "ADA CURB RAMPS FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 (STL377)" PROJECT TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,300 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,700 (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 14. REPORT REGARDING THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF THE CHULA VISTA SPORTS ALLIANCE (Director of Recreation) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-252, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $119,797 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND APPROPRIATING $93,797 TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT MINI-GRANT PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED} (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations on Items 1, 2, 4, 6-9, and 11-15, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 4 -Council/RDA Minutes l ~ ..~ L~. December l3, 2011 DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Items 3 and 5 were addressed after Item 17. 10. A. STATUS REPORT ON THE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PROGRAM (Director of Public Works) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-248, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PRIORITIZATION PROCESS (Director of Public Works) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the report and adopt Resolution No. 2011-248, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-2, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Bensoussan abstaining. Item No. 19 was taken out of order and addressed at this time. 19. REPORT AND ACTION ON PUBLIC SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PSYCHOACTIVE HERBAL INCENSE AND BATH SALTS Deputy City Attorney Hawkins gave a brief report about statewide legislation to criminalize possession of psychoactive herbal incense and bath salts. Captain Kennedy reported that compliance checks on local retailers for synthetic drug sales indicated 100% compliance. William Perno, Chula Vista resident, asked for Council consideration to enact an ordinance to support the ban on personal possession of synthetic drugs. Eliza Cardin recommended that educational information about synthetic drugs be displayed on the City's website. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011- 256, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-256, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING STATEWIDE LEGISLATION CRIMINALIZING POSSESSION OF PSYCHOACTIVE HERBAL INCENSE AND BATH SALTS (City Attorney) Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 5 -Council/RDA Minutes ~ ~ ~_ ;~~ December 13, 2011 DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS Larry Breitfelder, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Taxpayers Association, commented on the status of the City's Advanced Life Support services. Willard Howard, Chula Vista resident, commented on the need to look at increasing revenues for the City, and ways to attract visitors to the City. Item 18 was taken out of order and addressed at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS 18. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION FOR STREETSCAPE AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AS PART OF THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN 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. Landscape Planner Williams presented the proposed agreement for maintenance and signage improvements as part of the Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert provided a status update of the Third Avenue Streetscape improvements. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. 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. 2011- 255, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-255, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, SIGNAGE, HARDSCAPE TREATMENTS AND OTHER LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED AS PART OF THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services and Director of Public Works) Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 6:39 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:20 p.m. with all members present. Page 6 -Council/RDA Minutes ,..~.. December 13, 2011 (~~ ~ DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS 16. CONSIDERATION O DELINQUENT SEWER RESPECTIVE OWNER DELINQUENT CHAR COLLECTION F THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF GES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR 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 hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-253, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-253, 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 THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. 17. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION 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 hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-254, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-254, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 7 -Council/RDA Minutes December 13, 2011 ~~ DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3. REPORT REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE, PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE, AND TRUNK SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services, Director of Finance/Treasurer and Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2050, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2010/2011 FISCAL YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORTS (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor/Chair Cox moved to accept the report for Item 3, and adopt Agency Resolution No. 2011-2050, headings read, text waived. Council/Agencymember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. 18. This item was taken out of order and addressed after Public Comments. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORT 19. This item was taken out of order and addressed after Item 10. OTHER BUSINESS 20. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval gave an update on the Parks Program and information about additional resources for the current volunteer patrol program. 21. MAYOR/CHAIR' S REPORTS Appointment of Deputy Mayor ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to appoint Councilmember Bensoussan as Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Councilmembers Ramirez and Aguilar voting no. Mayor Cox commented on the recent Cattery Project groundbreaking event at the Chula Vista Animal Shelter, and announced that cat adoption fees would be reduced until the end of the year. She invited the community to City Hall to view displays of artwork by various local artists. She acknowledged public safety staff who would be working during the holiday season. Page 8 - CounciURDA Minutes _ December 13, 2011 ..~-' DRAFT 22. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS A. ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT - (Councilmembers Bensoussan and Castaneda.) Deputy Mayor Bensoussan stated that an overview of the proposed Cool Roof ordinance was presented to the Energy Subcommittee at its recent meeting, and that the matter would be scheduled for discussion at a future Council meeting. She added that the matter of a request by SDG&E to the Public Utilities Commission of fee increases for solar users was also discussed at the Subcommittee meeting. B. PUBLIC SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT - (Councilmembers Aguilar and Castaneda): Council consideration of authorizing a Chula Vista Police Department workload analysis to be completed prior to the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 budget deliberations by the City Council. Councilmembers Castaneda and Aguilar commented on the critical Police Department staffing levels and asked staff to proceed with a workload analysis. City Manager Sandoval stated that staff would bring a report back to the Council in order to allocate funds for the study. C. Councilmember Aguilar: Consideration of establishment of a Veterans Memorial Ad Hoc City Council Committee, comprised of Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Aguilar, to explore the feasibility of a new Veterans Memorial in Memorial Park. There was Council consensus to form a Veterans Memorial Ad Hoc City Council Committee for a period of 11 months. Councilmember Ramirez commented on a proposed project to provide additional assistance and resources for the Castle Park neighborhood. He commented on a prior report to the Council by the Executive Compensation Committee, of the results of a compensation study of Executive City staff, and he recommended that staff assist the Committee with providing additional information that would include benefits as part of the compensation study. Councilmember Aguilar stated there was a need for a total compensation analysis for City Executive staff. She wished everyone a happy and safe holiday season. At 8:15 p.m., Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. Page 9 -Council/RDA Minutes ~ ~... December 13, 2011 ___. DRAFT CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 23. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) A. Shari Watson v. City of Chula Vista, South Bay Judicial District, Case No. 37- 2011-00084066-CU-WT-SC B. Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) for Authority to Update Marginal Costs Cost Allocation and Electric Rate Design, Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, Application 11-10-002 C. Carla Villa et al. v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37- 2011-00093296-CU-MC-CTL D. Donald Sample et al v. City of Alameda et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC462270 24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) One Case 25. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 City Representatives: Glen Googins, Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Dave Hanneman, Kelley Bacon, Simon Silva and Maria Kachadoorian. Bargaining Unit: International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Loca12180 ADJOURNMENT At 11:40 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special Meeting on December 15, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room to conduct Board of Library Trustees interviews. RDA adjourns to the next regular meeting on January 17, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. G'--'' /~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 10 - CounciURDA Minutes 1 ~..,. t ~ December 13, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 15, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:05 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Ramirez 1. INTERVIEWS TO FILL TWO VACANCIES ON THE CHULA VISTA BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Brian Young and Angela Riggs as board members on the Board of Library Trustees. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT At 5:35 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular meeting of the City Council on January 10, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. _--- _.-.__-- __---- ~~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 1 -Council Minutes `~ December 15, 2011