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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2008/09/09 �4IivUTES OF A REGULAR MEETI.\G OF THE � � C[71' COUI�'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA �` September 9: 2008 6:00 P.D4. A Reeular meetin� of the Cit�� Council of the Cit�� of Chula V"ista ��as called to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in Cit� Hall. 276 Founh .Avenue. Chula V'ista, Califomia. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Castaneda. �9cCann. Ramirez. Rindone, and \4avor Co� ABSEI�'T: None ALSO PRESEI�'T: Cit�� A9ana�er Garcia. Interim Cit�� Attomev i�4iesfeld. Interim Citv Clerk Norris, and Deputy Cit�� Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGLANCE TO THE FLAG AND A90MENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE D.A1' • OATHS OF OFFICE — YOU7H ACTION COUNCIL Ariana Perfecto— Academ�� of Our Ladv of Peace Astrid Lamprecht — Bonita \'ista High Alan "Miles" A4ellor— Eastlake High Mariana De Saracho and Stac�� A4oreno - Hilltop High - Deput�� Cit�� Clerk Bennett administered the Oaths of Office to Youth Action Council members Lamprecht, Mellor and De Saracho. and Deput} Ma�or Rindone presented them with certificates of appointment. Ariana Perfecto ��as not present at the meeting. • PRESENTATION B1' STEVE EASTIS OF THE THTRD AVENliE VILLAGE ASSOCIATIOl�' OF A CHECh TO THE CHULA VISTA ANID49L CARE FACILITl' I?�' THE AA�IOLJ\'T OF $1_000 FOR PROCEEDS OF PE7 FEST 2008 Steve Eastis presented Councilmember A4cCann �i�ith a �1,000 check, Hho accepted it on behalf of the Cin's animal care facilitv. Public Works Director Griffin sa�e an ovenie�i of the PestFest e��ent. stating that the donation ��ould be used to�iards supplies for the recentl�� renovated medical treatment room, and he thanl:ed the Third Avenue Villase Association for its continued support. • PRESENTATION B�' DR. GANDARA OF THE S�'��EETA'ATER U�ION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND DR. BILL11vGS OF THE CHliLA VISTA ELE\4EI�'TARI' SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE BENEFITS OF A PROPOSED CONI!�40N C.4LENDAR FOR BOTH DISTRICTS' SCHOOLS Karen Janne��, .Assistan[ Superintendent_ S��eet�vater Union District, presented the Common Calendaz concept. Dr. Lo��el Billings further e�plained the man�� benefits of a Common Calendar. Dr. Jesus Gandara stated that the Common Calendaz ��as scheduled to be presented to ; the respecti��e boazds for appro��al. Pa�e 1 - Council Minutes September 9,2008 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) • PRESENTATION BY RECREATION DIRECTOR MARTIN. PRINCIPAL PLANNER PONSEGGI AND ASSOCIATE PLANNER TESSITORE-LOPE"L ON THE OTAY VALLEY REGIOI�?AL PARK Parks and Recreation Director Martin introduced Principal Planner Ponseggi and Associate Planner Tessitore, ��ho presented an ovemiew of the Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) projects since 1990, including the OVRP greenbelt and Joint Exercise of Poti�ers Agreement between the Cities of Chula Vista and San Die�o, and County of� San Diego. Staffinember Ponseggi discussed future trail s}�stem projects in the City, and staffinember Tessitore discussed the OVRP`s ne�:t steps that induded trails and pedestrian/equestrian sta�ing, federal grants; and volunteer park clean-up acti��ities. y Councilmember McCann thanked staff for the presentation, con�mended them on the production of the park brochure. and looked fon�-ard to ��-orking towards the addition of more trails in the eastem portion of the park. Councilmember Ramirez asked; and staff confirmed, that completion of the next phase of new trail s��stems was scheduled for completion by December of 2009. He asked about the number of calls for sen�ice in the OVRP. Staff responded, stating that tl�e data would be forwarded to him. Additionally, staff �-as working collaboratively with the Police Departmenl, the City of San Diego; and the Sheriffs Office regarding calls for service, and providing the Rangers with a direct link to the emergency dispatch s}�stem. Mayor Cox joined her colleagues in commending staff on their collaborative work on the OVRP, � stating that the City stood to share up to 50 million dollars in �rant funding, and that she looked � forward to an update on the OVRP within the next year. • PRESENTATION BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR BROWUER OF THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY`S SUMMER READING PROGRAM HONOREES: NEIL KOTIKAWATTE AND QUINTIN KING FOR TH� CNIC CENTER BRANCH; PALOMA MORENO AND ADAM MEDINA FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH: AND BIANCA COVARRUBIAS AND ELIZABETH BROWN FOR THE EASTLAKE BRANCH Library Director Browder introduced the 2008 Summer Reading Pro,*ram, stating that there were over 4,600 children and teens who had participated in the program. Senior Librarians Taylor and Whatley introduced the proeram honorees, and Director Browder presented them N�ith certificates of achie��ement. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 11) Councilmember Castaneda stated that he ��ould be abstaining from �roting on ltems 9 and 10, due to the prosimity of his residence to community facilities. Mayor Cox stated she H�ould be abstaining from votino on Item 8_ due to the proaimity of her residence to the Open Space districts. 1. APPROVAL OF MNUTES of Julv 8, July ]0; and July 15; 2008. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. Page 2 - Council Minutes September 9:2008 CO?�'SENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. l'��RITTEtv C0�4I�4UI�?ICATIONS A. Memorandum from Councilmember Steve Castaneda requestin� an escused absence from the Citv Council ��%orkshop of August 7, 2008. Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absence. B. Letter of resignation from Da�id Tumer, member of the Boazd of Appeals and Ad��isors. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the Ciri� Clerk to post the ��acancv in accordance ��ith Maddv Act requirements. 3. ORDII�TAI�'CE NO. 3118. ORDI]VANCE OF THE CITl' OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTI?�'G AMEI�'DT4ENTS TO CHtiLA VISTA MLIICIPAL CODE 8?>.09� RECYCLIIvG — COI�'STRUCTIOI�' AI�TD DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLI?vG (SECOND READIIvG AND ADOPTIO?�� At Counci] direction. staff revised the deposit structure for the Construction and Demolition Debris Recvdins proaram. Adoption of the ordinance amends the Chula \'ista Municipal Code regardins construction and demolition debris rec��cline. Ihis ordinance �vas first introduced on August 12, 2008. (Public �'orks Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. RESOLUTION I�'O. 2008-202. RESOLUTIO\' OF 7HE CITI' COLTCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVIIvG CHANGE ORDERS ASSOCIATED �'ITH CFD 08-I .AND CFD li-I FOR THE OTAY RANCH COD4P.4NY FOR THE CO\'STRliCTION OF L.A A7EDIA ROAD AND SANTA LUT�A STREET SERV"1�G OTAY R.�\CH VILLAGES 6 AND 7 Otav Ranch submitted a pa�ment request for reimbursement from Communitv Facilities Districts (CFD) 08-I and 13-I bond proceeds for change orders related to the construction of La Media Road and Santa Luna Street sen ine Ota�� Ranch Villaees 6 and 7. Adoption of the resolution appro�es pa�ment of chanae orders totaline �167�274.23 from the CFD 08-I and CFD ]3-I bond proceeds. (Cit�� Engineer/Eneineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. >. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-20.i. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUT'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA V'ISTA 9UTHORIZII�'G THE MAYOR AI��D CITI' CLERK TO EXECUTE A�\ EASEMENT DEED GR��TIIvG AN EASE?�4ENT OV'ER PORTIONS OF CITl' O�'�ED LAND TO REGliLO PLACE :APARTD4ENT INV"ESTORS. LLC FOR MO?�tiMENT SIGN.AGE PURPOSES. REVOKING E\CROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PE-283. A?�TD .AUTHORIZIIvG THE CIT7' CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AS NOTICE OF THE RE\%OC.ATION Paee 3 - Council Minutes September 9;3008 CONSET�'T CALEI�'DAR (Continued) Regulo Place Apartments ]nvestors, LLC are the new owners of the Marbrisas Apartment complex located at the intersection of East "H" Street and Regulo Place. At the time of purchase; the new owners approached the City regarding purchasing easements for eaisting monument signs. These signs are currently located on City-owned propert}� under an encroachment permit issued in 1990. Adoption of the resolution revokes the encroachment permit and authorizes the deeding over of the portions of land for the monument signs. (City Engineer/Engineering Director) Staff reco�nmendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-204. RESOLUTION OF 1'HE CITY COUIv'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THL CLOSUR� OF RANCHO DEL REY PARKV✓AY BETWEEN TERRA NOVA DRIVE AND DEL REY BOULEVARD FOR THE 29TH ANI�'UAL ORANGE CRATE DERBY FROM 6:00 A.M. ON SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER ]3; 2008 UNTIL 6:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 AND APPROVING AN AGREEn4ENT BETWGEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND BONITA VALLEY LIONS CLUB FOR THE DERBY Adoption of the resolution approves the request of the Bonita Oranoe Crate Derbv Committee of the Bonita Vallev Lions Club for temporary street closure on Rancho Del Rey Park��a��, September li and 14, 2008 to conduct their 29th Annual Orange Crate Derbv. (Police Chie� Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. � 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-20�. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2006 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION �`GREENBOOK". THE 2006 GREEt�'BOOK REGIONAL SUPPLEMEt�'TS AND THE 2006 CHULA VISTA Sl'ANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS [n 2006. the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction `, commonl�- 1:noH�n as the "Greenbook"; was re��ised to reflect changes in technologies; specifications, and performance tests for the construction industry. Staff has revised the City of Chula Vista Standard Special Provisions to reflect changes made in the 2006 Greenbook as N�ell as to add specifications needed specifically for our Ciry's construction needs. (Public Works Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLU7ION I�'O. 2008-206. RESOLUTION OF 7'HE CITY COLTNCIL OF THE C17Y OF CHULA VISTA AVJARDING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE COI�'TRACTS TO A7TEC LANDSCAPING IN THE AMOUNT OF $16.000 FOR THE LANDSCAPE MAI1�'TENANC[ OF OPEN SPACE DISTRiCT 3 AI�'D TO RC S LANDSCAPE IN THE AMOUNT OF $53.310 FOR THE LAI�tDSCAPE MAII`'TEI�'ANCE OF OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 11 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1; 2008 THROUGH JUI�'E 30; 2009; AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASTNG AGENT TO RENE\4' THE CONTRACTS FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL OI�'E YEAR � PERIODS Pa_e 4 - Council Minutes September 9,2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) / The current landscape maintenance contractor for Open Space District 2 and Open Space District 11 is in default of their landscape maintenance contract. As a result. the second lowest bidders aze beine a«azded the landscape maintenance contracts for these open space areas. (Public R'orks Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTIO\' NO. 2008-207. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLi�'CIL OF THE CIT1' OF CHULA V"ISTA APPROV[i�'G RECEIPT OF �7.100 I�' DONATIONS FROA9 THE FWENDS OF CHUL.A \'ISTA PAR}:S �\TD RECREATION .A\iD AMENDII�'G THE FISC.AL YE.AR 2009 RECREATIO\ DEPARTA4ENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATII�'G �7.100 Il�' U1'ANTICIPATED RE\'ENUE FROM THE DONATION (4/�THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Recreation Department received a donation of$7,100 from the Friends of Pazks and Recreation. specificallv desienated to offset costs of the Department's eieht-��eek, summer Fun. Fit & Free Davs for vouth pro�ram. The program is a series of fitness related acti�-ities held one or more times per week at nine recreation facilities and ��as implemented in response to local economic pressures affectine the communit�� and the critical. societal need for increased emphasis on health and ��ellness programs. (Recreation Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-208. RESOLUTIO\ OF THE CITY COiJ\'CIL OF THE CIT1' OF CHULA VISTA APPROVIi�'G THE LICENSE AGREE?�4ENT l�'ITH THE SAT' DIEGO JUN]OR THEATRE FOR USE OF THE CRAFT ROOA4 OF THE PARKWAY COMMUI�'ITY CENTER AND THE CHliLA VISTA �'OMEN`S CLUB FOR CONDUCTII�'G CHILDREN'S THEATER CLASSES AND CAMPS FR0�4 SEPTEMBER 9. 2008 LT�'TIL SEPTEn4BER 9. 2009 A\'D AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF RECREATION TO APPROVE TV�'O ONE-I'EAR EXTENSIONS OF THE TER1�4 OF THE LICENSE AGREE�4ENT lJi�'TIL SEPTEMBER 9. 2011 The San Diego Junior Theatre (SDJT) has prorided performina arts classes and camps in Chula Vista since 2002. For nearlv a ��ear. Cirv staff has been ��orkine to identif�� possible facilities that could accommodate the classes, camps and performances that the SDJT pro��ides. In eachanee for use of certain Cit�� facilities; the SDJT NRII pa�� the Cit�� 2�% of eross re��enue eamed from re�istration fees and ticket sales for all Chula �'ista classes and camps. Adoption of the resolution approves the license agreement. (Redevelopment and Housino Assistant Director, Recreation Director) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ll. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-209. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTII�'G A DONATION FROD4 THE THIRD AVEI�'UE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION IN THE A�901J?�TT OF �1.000 TO THE ANIMAL C.ARE FACILITY" AI�rD APPROPRIATIi�G THE DONATED F[l�`DS (4/�THS \'OTE REQUIRED) Pase 5 - Council Minutes September 9. 2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) , The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility received a do��ation in the amount of�1;000 from - the Third Avenue Villaae Association. The donation will be used to purchase necessary medical and laboratory supplies. Adoption of the resolution accepts and appropriates the donation. (Public Works Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar; Items 1 — 11, headings read, text waived. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0, except Item 8, which carried 4-0- 1, ��ith Ma��or Cox abstaining, and Items 9 and 10, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There N�ere none. Prior to the Public Conznzenrs porcion of the agenda, Mayor Coa asked Recreation Director Martin to elaborate on Consent Item 9. Director Martin then infroduced Chris Boyd, CEO, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center; who eaplained tt�at the Friends of Cl�ula Vista Parks and Recreation Board members �vas comprised of a wide variety of community members, with a mission to fund programs with an emphasis on youth, and access to everyone. He reported that to date, the Board had raised and funded upward of $60,000 in recreation programs and equipment. He stated that the Board would be looking towards further community partnerships to address overall health and N�ellness in the community. Additionally, since its implementation. the Fun, Fit & Free Da��s program had served upwards of 3,000 youth in the communitv. PUBLIC COMI�4ENTS Duane Buckineham, President of the Chula Vista Rotary Club, ta]ked about the organizations' communit}� sen�ices and contributions. He invited everyone to attend the upcoming Rotar�� Wine Tastin� fundraiser event on September 20, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Ota�� Ranch Center. Guillermo Lopez; Chula Vista resident; stated that he had reported threats of crime, instituted a nei2hborhood watch program, yet no attention was given to the matter. He asked the City to rescind the lerier of approval regarding tl�e Peaker Power Plant in the fight against injustice and the health of future generations. Tanya Rovira-Osterwa]der. Chula Vista resident representin� I-lealthy Eating and Active Communities (HEAC), thanked the Council for their support, collaboration and leadership demo�strated with the revitalization of Lauderbach Park. She spoke about the Cit��'s leadership with health�� active communities; and she asked the Council to consider the implementation of a Health and VJellness Commission in the Cit}�. Deputy Mayor Rindo�e responded to the comments by Ms. Ro��ira-Osten��alder; and requested staff to revisit his prior request to look at the establishment of a Health and Wellness Commission for consideration by the Council. � Paee 6 - Council Minutes September 9,?008 PUBLIC COMA4ET�rTS (Continued) John I�400t Chula Vista resident. stated that on fi��e occasions. the Council had con��ened in Closed Session to discuss payment of leeal criminal deFense fees for Councilmember Castaneda, ��ithout notif��ine the public or askin��the public`s opinion as to ��fiether or not it ��as an appropriate espendirure of public funds� He stated that in accordance �iith the Cih's Stamtes for pa��ment of criminal legal fees. the Cih ��as not required to pa}� the fees. and that the Elections Code allo�ved for the e�pendimre of lesal defense fees. «hich ��ould permit Councilmember Castaneda to pay his leeal fees throush his o��n campaign fundine. He requested that the matter be re-agendized for public input. Ke��in O'Neill; Chula Vista resident, asked the Council to release to the pubiic, Closed Session reports from outside counsel reearding Councilmember Castaneda`s leeal defense fees. and requested that a Council \�'orkshop be conducted to discuss the matter publicl��. En in Hillis, Chula �'ista resident. expressed concem about trash from a nearb� gas station beine blo��n onto the neiehborhood side��alks and streets. He asked for the Council`s assistance on the matter. The matter ��as referred to staff. Colleen Dale��; Chula Vista resident. spoke about concems �+°ith homelessness in her neishborhood and associated issues ��'ith the Re-Planet Rec�clins Center and Sa��e-A-Lot Grocen� store. She recommended that the Cit�� consider establishine a local homeless shelter. The matter H�as referred to staff. � Diana Vera, Chula V'ista resident, spoke about her opposition to the \4h4C Peal:er PoH�er Plant. She expressed concern about the pro�imity of the proposed plant to a pazk. a greenbelt, and residents. Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the �'II�4C Peaker Po�ver Plant. She espressed concem about the plant devaluing the properties in the proposed location, and stated that the proposal ��as not in compliance ��ith the General Plan. Pazks Pemberton, Chula Vista resident. spoke aeainst a recent ne�vspaper artide that quoted the City as beins "mired in despair', statine that in fact. the communit� «as gettine in�oh�ed. He commended the Police Department for its quick response reeazdins an assault case in his nei�hborhood: he asked the Council to pre��ent employee lavoffs; and sueeested that Ga��lord pa�� for the H Street feasibilit�� stud�. He spoke of the need�to focus on morals and ethics for conductins Cit�� business. ACTIO\' ITEMS 12. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC OUTRE,4CH TO E?iPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF POTENTI.AL AMENITl' I�4PROVE?�gNTS AI�TD AFFORDABLE HOUSING DE\%ELOPME\�T AT EliCALl'PTtiS P.�RK South Ba�� Communitv Senices (SBCS) has approached Redevelopment and Housine staff��ith an interest in smdvine the feasibilitv of a conceptual plan to e�pand the Y?�4CA facilit��; construct affordable housins and more full� amenitize Eucal�ptus Park. Staff is proposine that the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation enter into a si�-month Esclusi��e Ne�otiatins A�reement ��ith SBCS to conduct public outreach to determine communih� interest (Rede��elopment and Housin� Assistant Director) � Page 7 - Council Minutes Sepiember 9,2008 ACT10N ITEMS (Continued) _ Citv Manaeer Garcia introduced the item; and Senior Project Coordinator Kurz presented the proposed conceptual plan by the YMCA and South Ba�� Community Sen�ices (SBCS), for amenity improvements and affordable housing development at Eucal��ptus Park. Kathryn Lembo. San Diego resident. representing South Qay Community Sen�ices. talked about wa��s to enhance Eucal��pms Park; create more useable park space, and work collaborativel�� with the YMCA to espand the eaistin� facilit��. She stated that SBCS would be lookina for communit�� input on hoH� to make the park safer and more effecti��e; and wavs to brine a better YMCA facilit}� to the location. Additionall��; SBCS �n�ould be seeking financing options for the park improvements. Lisa Johnson, Chula Vista resident; representing the South I3ay YMCA, thanked and applauded staff for their creati��e thinkin� on the feasibility study, and for offering collaborative opportunities between the Citv_ YMCA and SBCS, including public outreach. She stated that a study done two vears ago indicated that the Yn4CA was deficient in providing sen�ices to the communit}� on the N�est side of Chula Vista. Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident commented on the disproportionate parkland acreage bettveen the east and the west side of the City. and spoke in opposition to a feasibility study to indude construction of affordable housing in Eucalyptus Park. I-le suggested that the ezisting empty land east of the Kamplands of America (KOA) be dedicated as parkland as a w�ay to increase parkland in the west. Councilmember Ramirez stated that he would not support construction of housing on parkland space. He suggested that staff work with SBCS to seek alternative land space, stating that pazk space must be preserved for future generations. Councilmember McCann asked, and staff confirmed, that there would be no impact to the general fund for staff time on public outreach regarding conceptual plans for Eucal}�ptus Park. He spoke in support of further eaploration on the matter, including public outreach, open dialogue, and potential collaborative efforts. Deputy Mayor Rindone spoke of the need for expansion of the YMCA on the west side. He suggested seeking N�ays to enhance the YMCA in Eucalyptus Park; includina public participation. He ��as supportive of espansion of the YMCA, but could not support affordable housine for the park. Councilmember Castaneda stated that he N�ould not be supportive of housing on public parkland. He spoke of the need to vet ��ith the public, whether or not there was adequate eaisting affordable housing in the �a�est He did not believe that placing housing on Eucalyptus Pazk would address problems of crime and public safety in the park. He N�as supponive of eaplorina wa��s to expand the YMCA in Eucal}�ptus Park. Ms. Lembo clarified that it was not the plan by SBCS to build l�ousing on parkland; but rather. consideration of additional housing to be built on top of the YMCA. Ms. Johnson added that part of the Yn4CA's vision was to establish a built-in workforce by providing work opportunities for students in transitional hoasing. Pa�e 8 - Council Minutes September 9, 2008 ACTION ITEI�IS (Continued) i n4a�ror Cox spoke in support of public ouveach b�' SBCS and the Y�4CA on the matter, the importance of presen�ing public parkiand. and expanding its access b� assistine those in need of housine that �vould include seniors and foster children. Ke��in O NeiIL Chula V'ista resident, asked the Council to address the matter on a broad scale. and to seek ��-a�-s to mal:e it ��ork before pullin� the plue. Councilmember Castaneda stated he could not support the proposed feasibilit� and concepmal plan for the YMCA e�pansion and affordable housing in Eucal�ptus Park �vithout further ��ettin� bet��een staff. the 1'A4C.A and SBCS, and su�gested that the item be brought back ��ith a clearer picture for public outreach and staff resources. Ma�ror Cos suggested that within one or t��o months, the applicants rerum to present public outreach plans to the Council. ACTIO\: Ma��or Cox mo��ed to adopt the proposed Resolution. Deput� Ma��or Rindone seconded the motion. Councilmember Ramirez sueeested that staff ��ork �vith SBCS to find an altemate site for affordable housine. ACTION: Councilmember ATcCann mo��ed to proceed ��ith lookin� at the proposed � - � concept plan_ and to adopt the proposed Resolution as amended, to delete the test "at Eucalvptus Pazk." and all references to Eucah�ptus Park. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion. Discussion ensued benveen the Council, staff, and the applicants, about the location of the proposed affordable housine. The applicants darified the intent of SBCS for a one- or t��o-ston� affordable housine abo��e the 1'MC_A. Ms. Lembo stated that South Bav Communit�� Sen�ices ��as not interested in buildine a neH 1'I�4CA else��here. Ms. Johnson stated that 1'I�4CA was not interested in mo��ins from its current location. Councilmember 1�4cCann then ��ithdre�v his motion. ACTION: Cou�cilmember McCann mo��ed to offer a substitute motion to continue the item to a furure date and to ha�-e discussions bet��een all parties n�ith respect to the concerns voiced b�� the Council. panicularl�� with respect to the affordable housine component of the proposed concepmal plan. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion. n4s. Lembo su��ested that the matter be tabled. and that SBCS come back to the Council ��ith a more defined public outreach plan. Ma.�or Co� stated she would suppon tablins the item ��ith the understandine that SBCS and the �. 1'A4CA ��ork ��-ith staffto look at a more defined public outreach program. Paee 9 - Council D1inutes September 9, 2008 ACTIOI�i ITEMS (Continued) � Councilmember McCann called for the vote. AC710N: There was unanimous Council consensus to table Item 12. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE C1TY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTI7�'G PUBLIC OUTREACH TO EXPLORE THC FEASIBILITY OF POTEI�'TIAL AMENITY IMPROVEMENTS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPML'NT AT LUCALYPTUS PARK Li. CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT ON PROJECTED RGVENUE SHORTFALLS II�' THE DEVELOPM�NT SERVICES FUND AND MEASURES BEING IMPLEMENTED TO ADDRESS THE BUDGETARY IMPACTS With the approval of the Fisca] Year 2008/2009 budget, City Council authorized the creation of a stand-alone Development Services Fuud comprised of staff from the Departments of Plannin� R Building, Public Works and Engineering responsible for planning. permitting. plan review, and inspection of development applications. As the year-end closina process has progressed, it has become apparent that despite deep cuts made to the Development Services Fund as part of the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 budget, development related ��orkload and revenues are insuffcient to support current staffing and budget levels. As a result; in order to avoid further impacting General Fund reserves, additional budget reductions are required. To reduce the number of layoffs, staff is also recommending addin� two Code Enforcement Officer positions to the General Fund bud�et of the Planning & Building Depariment and filling the positions internally. The cost of these positions would be fully offset by higher than anticipated revenues from the residential abandoned property program. (Budget and Analysis Director) City Manager Garcia introduced the item. Director of Budget and Analysis Van Eenoo presented an over��iew of the status of the City's Development Services Fund, and eaplained that development related �vorkload and revenues were insufficient to support current staffing and budget level, resulting in the need for additional budget reductions. Richard Preuss, representins the Chula Vista Employees Association; e�;plained the ��alue of supporting Resolution B for the addition of t��o code enforcement officers to the Planning and Building Department. He also talked about past funding for Code Enforcement staff throuah the Cit}�'s Coinmunity Block Grant funds, and suggested looking at ways to re-institute the fundine. Mayor Coa stated that in ]i<,ht of the unknown impacts of the State on local �overnments, she N�ould support the proposed resolutions. Additionally, based upon the outcome of the State budget, she spoke of the need to have Counci] and staff go back and reassess the organization in a broad based manner. Councilmember Castaneda suggested that in down times, eapenditures of funds should be used to promote and atvact business to the City. To that end, he requested staff provide an analysis of N�hat other cities were doin�. He referenced a memorandum from he and Councilmember Ramirez dated September 9_ 2008 resarding tl�e budget shortfalls, and suggested further discussions to address the issues outlined in the memorandum. To that end. Mavor Coa stated that this item was not on the a�enda. and could not be discussed at this time. '. Paee 10 - Council Minutes September 9.2008 �; ACTION 1TEA4S (Continued) Councilmember Ramirez ��as concemed that movine too hastil�� ith adjustments ��rould impact Cit� senices as the economy impro�ed. He spoke of a need to look at the organization as a �vhole. eliminate car allo�vances. implement staff cross training. and place the pre��ious budget cut proposals back on the table. ?�4avor Cox asked. and Cim ?�4anaser Garcia confirmed, that the reduction in the De��elopment Services counter ser�'ice hours, or�shifrine of experts to the countec �vould be re-assessed b�� staff o��er the nest 3-6 months to ensure efficienc�� in the depanment operations. He also esplained that it �vas unreasonable to hire enouah emplo��ees to process major projects, and then ha��e to la�°them off once those projects aze complete. Councilmember A9cCann e�pressed concem reeardin� reduced hours of operation at the De��elopment Sen�ices front counter, and encoura�ed the Citv ?�1ana�er to implement the Siz Siema training. Once Sis Sigma is implemented, he requested a re-e��aluation of the hours of operation. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda mo��ed to continue the item and for staff to retum ��ith an anahsis of �vhat the full impact on the Development Sen�ices Department ��ould be. ei��en the proposed reduc[ions. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-3, ��ith �4avor Coz. Deput}� 1�layor Rindone, and Councilmember D9cCann ��otins no. ` , ACTION: A9ayor Cos mo�ed to adopt the following Resolution \'o. 2008-210. heading read, text �vai��ed: A. RESOLUTIO\' NO. 2008-210. RESOLUTION OF THE C17Y COUI�'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTII�'G A REPORT O\' PROJECTED RE\'E\iliE SHORTF.ALLS I\' THE DEVELOPI�4ENT SERVICES FUI�'D A\'D n4EASURES BEI1'G [�4PLEA4ENTED TO REDUCE EXPENDITURES Deput}� A4a��or Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 3-2. �vith Councilmembers Castaneda and Ramirez ��otine no. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda mo��ed to adopt the follo��ing Resolution No. 2008- 21 ]. headine read. test �vai��ed: B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-2] l. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUl�'CIL OF THE CITI' OF CHULA VISTA .ADDII�'G TA'O CODE ENFORCEME\'T OFFICER POSITIONS TO THE PLA\;�'Il�'G A\'D BUILDI�'G DEP.ART�4EI�'T A\iD r1PPROPRIAT12vG �133.000 FROA9 THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUI�iD BASED UPON HIGHER THA\' AI�iTICIPATED RE\rENUES FROA9 THE RESIDENTIAL ABANDONED PROPERTI' PROGRAA9 (4/�THS VOTE REQUIRED) Deput�� Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried �-0. i� Paee 1 I - Council Minutes September 9. 2008 OTHER BUSINESS 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. l�. MAYOR'S REPORTS Ratification of the appointment of Brandon Marvin to the Charter Revieti� Commission. ACTION: n4a��or Cox moved to appoint Brandon Marvin to the Charter Re��iew Commission. lleputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried �-0. Mayor Coa recognized Chula Vista athletes, Mike Day, Donny Robinson, and Jill Kinmer. wrho participated in the Beijine Olympics' BMa e��ent; and ��ho returned home with silver and bronze medals. Mayor Co� announced that the Cit}� of Chula Vista was chosen as recipient of the Safe Citv Project. She also spoke about the success of the Nature Center gala_ which raised $15;000 and netted $12;000; and enjoyed celebrating H�ith the community at Lauderbach Park. 16. COUT�iCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Ramirez congrarulated the community and staff on the success of the re-opening � of Lauderbach Park. He spoke of the need to ensure monitoring of park activities for legitimate uses; and he looked forN�ard to working with the groups invoh�ed in planning the park. He also thanked his wife; who spoke on his behalf at the park re-opening. Councilmember Castaneda spoke about a proposed November 2008 ballot initiative regarding the Mari�e Freight Preser��ation and Bayfront Redevelopment, to be voted on by the five member Cities of the Port of San Diego; and he requested that the matter be placed on the next Council agenda for discussion. City Manaeer Garcia confirmed that the matter was scheduled for the September 16; 2008 Council meeting, where the proponents and opponents would be invited to present information on the initiative. Councilmember Castaneda commented on his recent aCtendance at the Herita�e Otay Ranch 1 Home Owners Association meeting. He stated there were concerns about the impacts of foreclosures in the community as well as issues relative to traffic safetv. He requested follow-up by staff on the marier of traffic safety. Councilmember McCann commended the Cl�ula Vista Nature Center Board on the success of their recent fundraiser event. He also commended staff on the re-opening of Lauderbach Park. He then requested that the Council meeting be adjoumed in memory of April Goldstein, one of his former Council Aides. Deputy Mayor Rindone spoke about his attendance at tl�e re-opening of Lauderbach Park, and of the proud efforts by staff and the community. Paoe 12 - Council Minu[es September 9,2008 The Council com�ened in Closed Session at ]0:40 p.m. � �� CLOSED SESSIO\ No reportable action was taken on the follo��ing items: 17. PUBLIC ED4PLOYEE DISCIPLIl�'E/DIS\41SSAL/RELEASE PURSUANT TO GOVERi\'�4E\iT CODE SECTION �49�7 18. PUBLIC EMPL01'EE DISCIPLIivE/DISA9ISSAL/RELEASE PURSli.A\'T TO GO�'ERI�T?�4ENT CODE SECTION �49�7 19. CO\TFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUi�'SEL REGARDING SIGN[FICANT EaPOSURE TO LITIG�TIO\' PURSUA\'T TO GOVER�\�n9ENT CODE SECTION �49�6.9(b) T��o cases 20. CONFERE\'CE VdITH LEGAL COIJNSEL REGARDIIvG E?�ISTING LITIGATION PURSUA_\'T TO GOVER.�TME\iT CODE SECTION ��39�6.9(a) Thanh Le vs. Cit�� of Chula Vista: Tim Kahl. and Does 1 throueh 100. indusive: Case No3 7-2007-000076220-CU-PA-CT L ADJOliR\T�4EI�'T ,, � At ?:�30 a.m.. Ma��or Cos adjoumed the meetins in memon� of April Goldstein_ to the I�4eeting of September 16. 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. � Lorraine Bennett. C\,L, Depun� Cit�� Clerk \ � Page 13 - Council Minutes September 9,2008