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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/08/07 Item 01DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Apri13, 2012 4:00 p.m. A Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 4:04 p.m.) and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Councilmember Bensoussan led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • INTRODUCTION BY POLICE CHIEF DAVID BEJARANO, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH PAMELA ROBERTSON, CIVILIAN BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR Chief Bejarano introduced employee of the month, Pamela Robertson. Mayor Cox read the proclamation, and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Civilian Background Investigator Robertson. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 1, 3 and 14, 2011. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of resignation from Francisco J. Sevilla, Growth Management Oversight Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation. Page 1 -Council Minutes ~~~ ~ April 3, 2012 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-053 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-054 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING UNCLAIMED MONIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,561 FROM THE CASH BOND DEPOSIT FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-055 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING $125,092 FROM THE CAPITAL CATEGORY TO THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES CATEGORY OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. HOUSING ELEMENT 2011 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered consent calendar items 1 through 6, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Tara Kelly, representing Sullivan Solar Power, reported the results of a solar campaign in Chula Vista and commented on the organization's solar program in San Diego County. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE 21 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010 TO REZONE 21 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS LOCATED ON THE Page 2 -Council Minutes April 3, 2012 1 ~',' • f i / ~ x-. WEST SIDE OF THE 600 BLOCK OF 2ND AVENUE, CHANGING THE ZONING OF SAID PARCELS FROM Rl-7 TO R1-15 (FIRST READING) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heazing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. At the request of Mayor Cox, there was consensus of the City Council to continue item 7 to the meeting of April 17, 2012. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing and there was Council consensus to continued it to the meeting of April 17, 2012. She announced submitted speaker slips would be retained by the City Clerk and those comments would be heard at that time. Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. 8. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN, PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND TENTATIVE MAP PCS 11-01, AND ALL ASSOCIATED WITH A 197 - RESIDENTIAL UNIT INCREASE WITHIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 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. Senior Planner Donn presented the item. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Ranie Hunter, representing Otay Ranch New Homes, submitted written documentation in support of staffs recommendation but declined to speak. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-056 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS-10-009); APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE OTAY RANCH GDP, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 SPA PLAN AND ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO ADD 197 UNITS AMONG FOUR NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN VILLAGE 2 B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 PC DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICT MAP FOR NEIGHBORHOODS R-7A, R-9A, AND R-28 (FIRST READING) Page 3 -Council Minutes April 3, 2012 /?? Y C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-057 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP WITHIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 -CHULA VISTA TRACT 11-01 ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2012-056 and 2012- 057, and place the ordinance on first reading, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval provided dates for upcoming Council meetings and noted the meeting of April 10, 2012 was cancelled. Public Works Director Hopkins announced the City was awarded Proposition 84 grant funds by the State of California in the amount of $2.8 million to be used for Orange Park. 10. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox wished all a Happy Easter and acknowledged public safety personnel who would be working. 1 L COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Bensoussan commented on the South County Economic Development Council's new drive to bring traffic to its website and locales around South County. She also announced the following community events to be held in April and May: Chula Vista Otay Ranch Branch Library opening, Art Show on the Bayfront, Day of the Child, Southwestern College Art Show, Theatrical Playhouse Onstage production of Grease, the Public Library Foundation fundraiser, Go Green and Clean Family Day, Lighting Exchange event, Cinco De Mayo, and the Chula Vista Community Fun Run. Councilmember Aguilar acknowledged the brochure of department accomplishments that was presented at the State of the City Address. Deputy Mayor Castaneda requested the Council's support for Resolution No. 2012-058 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-058 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2420 CREATING STATEWIDE LEGISLATION CRIMINALIZING POSSESSION OF SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS AND SYNTHETIC STIMULANTS ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-058, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. Page 4 -Council Minutes April 3, 20]2 ~ ~ y~ Deputy Mayor Castaneda commended staff on San Miguel Community Park's recognition of an award of excellence. ADJOURNMENT At 4:48 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Workshop Meeting on April 5, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk Page 5 -Council Minutes ~ n r April 3, 2012 '/' DRAFT MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA April 5, 2012 4:00 p.m. A workshop of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda (left at 5:25 p.m.), and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Aguilar (excused) and Ramirez (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor Castaneda led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. WORKSHOP 1. TRANSPORTATION Public Works Director Hopkins introduced the item. A. Pedestrian Program Principal Civil Engineer Rivera provided information on pedestrian programs, including the 2010 Pedestrian Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program (CIP); 2012 Seniors, Sidewalks, and Centennial program; and 2012 STARTS (Students Taking Active Routes to School) program. Honoria Sainz, Chula Vista resident, thanked the City for making the streets safer for pedestrians. Karma Serrano translated her comment from Spanish to English. B. Complete Streets Report Principal Civil Engineer Rivera provided information on the Complete Streets program that includes the 2012 Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan Mobility Study and Third Avenue Streetscape project. Page 1 - CC Workshop Minutes ~ April 5, 2012 Y, ~- v ' C. Bicycle Program Principal Civil Engineer Rivera provided information on the Bikeway Master plan. He stated there were 8,000 z-fold maps printed, which were paid for by McMillin Realtors and the San Diego Realtors Association. He announced the Bayshore Bikeway ribbon cutting for the H Street to Palomar Street stretch took place on March 24, 2012. D. Local Arterial Roadways Principal Civil Engineer Rivera provided information on the traffic signals within the City. He reported that the Arterial Detection program allows remote access in the office to monitor traffic. He also stated that 28 permanent count stations had been installed in East Chula Vista to count traffic. Land Surveyor Gomez provided information on the Willow Street and Heritage bridge projects. He provided information on the status and funding for both projects. E. SANDAG's 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Adoption Principal Civil Engineer Rivera provided information on SANDAG's 2050 Regional Transportation Plan adoption, which includes local arterial, bus, and highway improvements. Samuel Johnson, Acting Mobility Operations Director for SANDAG, provided an update on the SR-125 acquisition. F. Freeway Program Ramon Martinez, Project Manager for Caltrans, provided a project overview of the I-805 South/East Palomar Street direct access ramp project. Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern for a possible increase in graffiti during construction. He also spoke about the high sound levels from park and ride lots, trash trucks, and expressed concern for public safety and impacts on police. G. South Bay Bus Rapid Transit Project Jennifer Williamson, representing SANDAG, spoke regarding the South Bay Bus Rapid Transit project and stated that it would be in service in late 2014. Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, stated he was concerned about graffiti and crime, and encouraged the Council to budget funds for graffiti and public safety. Stephen Haase, representing Baldwin and Sons, spoke in support of the Bus Rapid Transit line and spoke about alternatives to the Otay Ranch routes. At 5:25 p.m., Deputy Mayor Castaneda left the meeting. Mayor Cox announced that no actions would be taken but that staff would be permitted to continue presentations. At this time, the meeting was adjourned due to lack of quorum. Page 2 - CC Workshop. Minutes April 5, 2012 '~, ~ J _,' „- H. Light Rai] Trolley Program Principal Civil Engineer Rivera presented information on the Light Rail Trolley program. He provided updates on the E Street, H Street, and Palomar Street trolley crossings. John Haggerty, Principal Engineer at SANDAG, presented information on the Blue and Orange Trolley Line improvements. I. Next Steps Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Capital Improvement Program Public Works Director Hopkins stated that the proposed CIP would be available the week of April 9, 2012. Mayor Cox announced the Otay Ranch Town Center Branch Library opening and the April Pools Drowning Prevention Event at the Parkway Family Aquatic Center. At 5:55 p.m., Mayor Cox announced that the next Regular City Council Meeting would be held on April 17, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ,c4~~, ~~ Donna R. Norri , C C, City Clerk Page 3 - CC Workshop Minutes ~ ~ . ~ April 5, 2012 :.''.J DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA April 17, 2012 3:00 p.m. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 3:07 p.m.), Ramirez (arrived at 3:06 p.m.), and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. At 3:04 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, ~cial Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the Ciry Attorney. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a) A. In Re: the Estate of Ruth West, San Diego Superior Court; Case No. 37-2012-00150952- PR-PW-CTL B. In Re: The Ruth West Living Trust, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2012- 00151012-PR-TR-CTL C. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista v. Janice Shinohara as Personal Representative of the Estate of Judi S. Shinohara, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 3 7-2011-00096949CU-TT-CTL ADJOURNMENT At 3:45 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the City Council on April 17, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Page I -Council Minutes ~ ~~ Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk April 17, 2012 lC-~' DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA April 17, 2012 4:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez (left at 6:59 p.m.) and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor Castaneda led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 15, 29, December 1, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 15, 2011. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter of resignation from Mitchell Thompson, Mobilehome Rent Review Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation. B. Memoranda from Councilmember Ramirez requesting excused absences from the April 3, and April 5, 2012 City Council Meetings. Recommendation: Council excuse the absences. C. Memorandum from Councilmember Aguilar requesting excused absences from the March 20, March 27, and April 5, 2012 City Council Meetings. Recommendation: Council excuse the absences. Page ] -Council Minutes April 17, 2012 ID-1 ORDINANCE 3228 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 PC DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICT MAP FOR NEIGHBORHOODS R-7A, R-9A, AND R-28 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-059 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A PETITION REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR ALPINE AVENUE BETWEEN EMERSON STREET AND OXFORD STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER FORMATION OF SUCH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE AN ENGINEER'S REPORT AS REQUIRED BY LAW Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-060 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A $500 DONATION FROM THE WALMART FOUNDATION AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BUDGET OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. REPORT ON THE STATUS OF ENHANCED PARK MAINTENANCE PROVIDED THROUGH DONATIONS FROM THE CHULA VISTA YOUTH SPORTS COUNCIL Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered consent calendar items 1 through 6, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONSIDERATION OF A REZONE OF 21 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SECOND AVENUE, BETWEEN I AND J STREETS (Continued from the Council Meeting of Apri13, 2012) Page 2 -Council Minutes Apri] 17, 2012 i -r .7 ;' - a 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. Councilmember Bensoussan stated that she would be abstaining from voting on item 7 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. She left the dais at 4:05 p.m. Principal Planner Power presented the item. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. The following members of the public spoke in support of the item: • David Danciu, Chula Vista resident • Glenda de Vaney, Chula Vista resident ^ Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident ^ James McVeigh, Chula Vista resident • Imozelle McVeigh, Chula Vista resident • Jill McCall, Descanco resident Corinne McCall, Chula Vista resident, submitted written documentation in support of staffs recommendation; however, she did not speak. Mike Spethman, Chula Vista resident, submitted written documentation in opposition of staffs recommendation; however, he was not present to speak. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to place the following ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carved 3-1-1, with Mayor Cox opposed and Councilmember Bensoussan abstaining. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010 TO REZONE 21 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE 600 BLOCK OF SECOND AVENUE, CHANGING THE ZONING OF SAID PARCELS FROM R]-7 TO R1-15 (FIRST READING) 8. CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0.20ll-O1 (DEL MAR 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. Page 3 -Council Minutes April 17, 2012 l7~ -3 ~~...~ . l Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak on the item, Mayor Cox requested the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots and announced that the balloting period would remain open until the close of the public hearing. Item 9 and a portion of item 10 were taken out of order and addressed while ballots for item 8 were being tabulated. 9. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO JOIN THE STATEWIDE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM Mayor Cox announced that item 9 was cancelled, and the item was not heard. Councilmember Bensoussan returned to the dais at 4:58 p.m. ACTION ITEMS 10. REPORT REGARDING RESPONSES TO OCTOBER 18, 2011 COUNCIL REFERRAL REGARDING COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Assistant City Manager Halbert and Principal Planner Ponseggi presented information on the item. Jim Peterson, representing Crossroads II, spoke in support of establishing community planning groups throughout the City. Matt Adams, representing San Diego Building Industry Association, spoke in opposition of establishing community planning groups and stated he felt the City had checks and balances in place with its existing boards and commissions. At the request of Mayor Cox, there was consensus of the Council to form an ad hoc committee consisting of Mayor Cox and Councilmember Aguilar, with a staff representative from the City Clerk's office to provide a recommendation on joint meetings of the City Council and City boards and commissions. At the request of Councilmember Bensoussan, there was consensus of a majority of the Council to request a report from the Planning Commission and the Design Review Board on the possibility of combining or merging the two bodies. The conclusion of item 8 was considered at this time. Item 10 was tabled until after the conclusion of item 8. 8. CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0.2011-01 (DEL MAR AVENUE) Page 4 -Council Minutes April 17, 2012 City Clerk Norris announced that 19 ballots were received for the formation of district 2011-01 (Del Mar Avenue). There were 16 votes in favor and 3 opposed. City Clerk Norris stated that the formation of the district passed. Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution 2012-061, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-061 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. 2011-01 (DEL MAR AVENUE), ORDERING THE FORMATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF SUCH DISTRICT, THE IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTIES THEREIN, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS RELATED THERETO The conclusion of item 10 was heard at this time. 10. REPORT REGARDING RESPONSES TO OCTOBER 18, 2011 COUNCIL REFERRAL REGARDING COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS There was consensus of the Council to support staffs recommendation to leave the Economic Development Commission inactive. At 6:59 p.m., Councilmember Ramirez left the meeting. At the request of Mayor Cox, there was consensus of the Council to consider the establishment of community planning committees for six months to allow time for members of the public to consider the idea. Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 7:02 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:18 p.m. with all members present, except Councilmember Ramirez. 11. Item 11 was taken out of order and addressed following item 12. OTHER BUSINESS Item 12 was taken out of order and discussed at this time. 12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval stated that Chula Vista is one of the safest cities in San Diego County and congratulated the Police department on being recognized in the Altus Global Alliance 2011 study as the top station in the country. Page 5 -Council Minutes April 17, 2012 ~~ y City Manager Sandoval reported on the findings of the executive salary study. He also stated that approval had been granted to expand the enterprise zone, which would allow local businesses to receive tax credits. ACTION ITEMS (continued) 11. REPORT ON THE PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 City Manager Sandoval discussed the Fiscal and Recovery Progress Plan, an overview of past budget changes, and revenue enhancements. Director of Finance Kachadoorian presented an overview of the baseline budget for fiscal year 2013. OTHER BUSINESS 12. Item 12 was taken out of order and was discussed following the conclusion of item 10. 13. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox reported on the success of the opening of the Otay Ranch Town Center Library branch. She announced the following events: Day of the Child and Library food and wine fundraiser. She stated musicians from the San Diego Symphony would play prior to the Council meeting of April 24, 2012. Mayor Cox also encouraged residents to vote for Jessica Sanchez on American Idol. 14. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Bensoussan announced the Southwestern College Art Show and Onstage Playhouse's production of Grease. Councilmember Aguilar recognized the success of the Otay Ranch Town Center Library branch opening. ADJOURNMENT At 8:23 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on Apri124, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ~Ok.t~0. ~ ~.l i ~ h~w° Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk Page 6 -Council Minutes April 17, 2012 / ~" S~