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Home My WebLink About2013/03/26 Item 01DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 12, 2013 2:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 2:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas 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 Scott Tulloch led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY RECOGNITION OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SCOTT TULLOCH, RETIRING FROM THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AFTER SIX YEARS OF INVALUABLE SERVICE Mayor Cox read the recognition and presented Assistant City Manager Tulloch with a plaque. PRESENTATION BY SARAH BENSON REPRESENTING THE EQUINOX CENTER OF KEY FINDINGS FROM THE 2013 SAN DIEGO REGIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE DASHBOARD REPORT Sarah Benson, representing the Equinox Center, introduced the organization and presented the key findings from the 2013 San Diego Regional Quality of Life Dashboard report. PRESENTATION ON THE CITY'S CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BY ED CHEW AND MANDY MILLS This presentation was heard following the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I-7) APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 26 and November 29, 2012. B. December 4, December I 1 and December 13, 2012. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. Page I Council Minutes ~ ~ ~ February 12, 2013 2. ORDINANCE NO. 3254 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON RUTGERS AVENUE BETWEEN EAST "H" STREET AND OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM 25 MPH TO 35 MPH AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE REVISED SPEED LIMIT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3255 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.50 (THE CITY'S MOBILEHOME SPACE - RENT REVIEW ORDINANCE) TO: (1) UPDATE VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS; (2) AMEND SECTION 9.50.030 (ADMINISTRATIVE FEE); (3) AMEND SECTION 9.50.077 (VACANCIES AND RENTS UPON CHANGE OF MOBILEHOME OWNERSHIP); AND (4) AMEND SECTION 9.50.085 (COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND CITY POSTING AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance RESOLUTION NO. 2013-016 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT THIRD AVENUE AND "K" STREET, [CIP NO. TF376; FEDERAL PROJECT NO. HSIPL 5203(034)]" PROJECT TO LEKOS ELECTRIC, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $191,294.50, WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 574-01 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,258.50 (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-017 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, BURKETT & WONG ENGINEERS (CONSULTANT); AND BALDWIN AND SONS, LLC, (APPLICANT) FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF AN AMENDED PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN (PFFP) AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS (FIA) FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE TWO SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-018 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING (1) AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REPROGRAM $244,000 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CHIP) AND (2) APPROPRIATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $244,000 TO THE COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Assistant City Manager/Director ofDevelopment Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution Page 2 ~ Council Minutes February 12, 2013 ~A -Z RESOLUTION NO. 2013-019 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $243,591 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, ADDING ONE GIS SPECIALIST TO THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVEL OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Consent Calendar Item lA, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Salas abstaining. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffls recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1B through 7, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) This presentation was taken out of order and heard at this time. PRESENTATION ON THE CITY'S CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BY ED CHEW AND MANDY MILLS Ed Chew and Mandy Mills presented an update on the City's Continuous Improvement program. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval thanked Recreation Supervisor Carson for his service to the City and announced he would be taking a position with the City of El Cajon. He announced that the City's water safety program overseen by the Recreation and Fire Departments received the Creating Community Award of Excellence. City Manager Sandoval provided information regarding the deficits in the Police Department. He stated that it is a national issue and additional information would be provided at a future Council meeting. He announced the Council workshop of Thursday, February 14, 2013, and stated there would not be a meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Page 3 ~ Council Minutes ~ ~ - j Febmary 12, 20]3 MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox spoke regarding SANDAG's efforts related to reducing traffic with the SR-125, as well as regional, inter-agency efforts to enhance public safety. Consideration of the formation of a legislative ad hoc committee comprised of Mayor Cox and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to form a legislative ad hoc committee comprised of herself and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 10. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS At the request of Deputy Mayor Bensoussan, there was consensus of the Council to consider a resolution at an upcoming Council meeting that would urge State officials to direct some AB32 and Prop 39 revenues to local governments to support their climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. Councilmember Ramirez stated he would not be present at the Council workshop of February 14, 2013. At the request of Councilmember Ramirez, there was consensus of a majority of the Council to add an item to the agenda of a future Council meeting to discuss Police Department operations. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below. Mayor Cox stated the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Jerry Leaf. At 4:11 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. ]3706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) One Case 12. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: 89 1st Avenue, Chula Vista Agency Negotiator: Rick Ryals, Real Property Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, Paula Seiberlich Under Negotiations: Price and Terms Page 4 Council Minutes / /1_ _ ~ February 12, 2013 ADJOURNMENT At 5:27 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Jerry Leaf to a Special City Council Workshop on February 14, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Kerry K. ig low, iior Deputy City Clerk Page 5 Council Minutes i r February 12, 2013 ~~ -r ~~qFl MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 14, 2013 4:00 p.m. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:08 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Salas, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez (excused) 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 Mayor Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance. WORKSHOP PLANNING FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE Sharon Floyd, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of creating a dog pazk in the existing Eucalyptus Park. Mayor Cox stated the matter would be referred to staff. Shauna Stokes, representing the Friends of the Chula Vista Library, spoke in support of additional funding for the Librazy to purchase books and materials. City Manager Sandoval spoke regazding the efficiencies that were developed in the years of a declining budget. He introduced the topics of the workshop: strategic planning, fiscal sustainability, continuous improvement, and quality workforce, with an overall background of planning for organizational excellence. City Manager Sandoval provided information on how the City responded to the budget crisis, including merging departments, implementing continuous improvement, and contracting out services. He stated the City implemented the Chula Vista Fiscal Health Plan and the Fiscal Recovery & Progress Plan. Administrative Services Manager Chew presented background information on the Citys strategic planning efforts and the departmental Key Function Service Levels. Assistant to the City Manager Mills provided information on the development of the staff s proposed strategic plan and the Citywide Strategic Goals. Page ] ~ Council Minutes ~ ,-7 / February 14, 2013 J . Administrative Services Manager Chew and Assistant to the City Manager Mills presented the goals, strategies, and initiatives developed by the cross-department working group. In response to Mayor Cox, Assistant to the City Manager Mills provided information on the subject of scheduled maintenance for City assets and stated it would be considered under the Fiscal Recovery & Progress Plan. She also provided information on the plan to track and report the status of projects and objectives. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan commended staff and encouraged staff to tie in existing regulatory documents, such as various master plans. Councilmember Salas suggested staff consider a Citywide WIFI program and consider addressing concerns with the homeless population. She also spoke in support of monitoring regional events and concerns that would impact the image of the City. Councilmember Aguilar commended staff on the presentation. She expressed concern with future spending and the level of the City's reserves. She spoke in support of civic engagement, being more proactive in improving the City's image, and increasing cultural celebration opportunities. Finance Director Kachadoorian presented the background and status summary of the Fiscal Recovery & Progress Plan. She discussed the steps to financial resiliency. Administrative Services Manager Chew provided information on the City's Continuous Improvement program. City Manager Sandoval presented the Quality Workforce Program, which is geared toward a lean, highly skilled, performance-based, accountable, and customer service oriented staff that is compensated accordingly. ADJOURNMENT At 5:54 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on Februazy 19, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Kerry K. i elow, ~ior Deputy City Clerk Page 2 Council Minutes / /~ ~L'/ February 14, 2013