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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2012/05/08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA May 8, 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, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor Castaneda led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • OATHS OF OFFICE Commission on Aging: Jovita Juazez City Clerk Norris administered the oath of office to Commissioner Juazez, and Councilmember Ramirez presented her with a certificate of appointment. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA'S RECREATION DEPARTMENT, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND ITS NON- PROFIT PARTNER, THE FRIENDS OF RECREATION, PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012, AS NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Castaneda presented it to Recreation Director Martin. ^ PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 20-26, 2012 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - "PUBLIC WORKS: CREATING A LASTING IMPRESSION" Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Public Works Director Hopkins. Page 1 - Coancil Minutes May 8, 2012 • PRESENTATION BY ASSISTANT ENGINEERING DIRECTOR IRACSEMA QUILANTAN RECOGNIZING MT. SAN MIGUEL PARK, ALL SEASONS PARK, ROBINHOOD RANCH SEWER PUMP STATION, MUNICIPAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND SECOND AVENUE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THEIR AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION AWARD-WINNING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND STAFF Mayor Cox announced that this presentation was continued to a future date. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 1 was removed from the Consent Calendar and continued to the meeting of May 22, 2012. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31 AND 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AND BAY BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND THE SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS THEREIN; DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS (Director of Public Works) B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 FOR THE TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND THE SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS THEREIN; DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ASSESSMENTS (Director of Public Works) C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 FOR THE OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8 AND THE SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS THEREIN; DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ASSESSMENTS (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions and set the public hearing for June 12, 2012. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-077 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF SECOND AVENUE AND "E" STREET, (CIP # TF378)" PROJECT TO DBX INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $182,056.65, WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01 AND AUTHORIZING Page 2 -Council Minutes May 8, 2012 THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,411.35 (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Consent Calendaz Item 2, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 1 was removed from the Consent Calendaz and continued to the meeting of May 22, 2012. PUBLIC COMMENTS Cindy Gompper Graves, representing South County Economic Development Council, distributed and discussed its report titled "Chula Vista Business Outreach Report." Rob Corcilius, Chula Vista resident, asked about potential impacts to Bayfront development if San Diego's Proposition A passed. Mayor Cox referred the matter to staff. ACTION ITEMS 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Assistant Director of Redevelopment and Housing Crockett provided an overview of the financing agreement for the Bayfront Master plan. Consultant Rebecca Bennaccini from Economic Planning Systems presented findings on financial feasibility. The following members of the public spoke in support of the item: • Cindy Gompper Graves, representing the South County EDC • Richazd d'Ascoli, representing the South County EDC • Ricardo Macedo, representing the South County EDC • Adam Sparks, representing Third Avenue Village Association • Matt Adams, San Diego resident Bill Tunstall, representing the South County EDC, submitted documentation of his support but declined to speak. There was a consensus of a majority of the council to direct staff to hold a workshop regazding phases of the Bayfront development after the Coastal Commission meeting in July. Page 3 -Council Minutes May 8, 2012 ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-078, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carved 5-0. RESOLUTION 2012-078 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT OTHER BUSINESS 4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval provided dates of upcoming City Council meetings and noted that the May 15, 2012 meeting was cancelled. He also reported that SANDAG's Criminal Analysis Division indicated a drop in crime rate this yeaz, with a total drop in crime of 34% since 2007 and commended the Police Departrnent staff. 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox reported that the Kiwanis would have a wine tasting event on Saturday, May 12, 2012. She also reported there would be a meeting at SANDAG on Friday, May 11, 2012, regazding the SR-125 and the Transportation Committee's approval of a fee reduction. 6. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Bensoussan reported that Saturday, May 12, 2012, would be International Migratory Bird Day. The Nature Center, now the Living Coast Discovery Center, would have its annual food and wine classic on June 2, 2012. Councilmember Ramirez requested that staff return to Council with the cost of adding more lighting to the City to be considered for the budget. He discussed the community impact coming from traffic from SR-125, particulazly in the Bonita azea. He held public office hours Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Animal Care Facility. Deputy Mayor Castaneda wished moms a Happy Mother's Day. ADJOURNMENT At 5:25 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on May 15, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Kerry K. gelow, S or Deputy City Clerk Page 4 -Council Minutes May 8, 2012