HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-18 MP COC MinutesPage 1 | Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Minutes April 18, 2017
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
MEASURE P CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 6:00 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee of the City of Chula Vista was
called to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Public Works Center, located at 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Committee Members Coleman, Doyle, Firsht, Freels, Garcias,
Hunter, Lengyel, Prater, Redo, Robles (arrived at 6:10), Sheridan,
Vigilante, Voorhees, and Whitsell.
ABSENT: Committee Member Maldonado and Ziomek
ALSO PRESENT: Deputy City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Googins,
Director of Finance Bilby, Assistant City Attorney Maland,
Marketing & Communications Manager Steinberger, City
Engineer Valle, Assistant Director of Public Works Quilantan,
Budget & Analysis Manager Nguyen, and Accounting Technician
Delap.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONSIDERATION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE
Committee Member Voorhees on March 28, 2017.
ACTION: Committee Member Hunter moved to excuse the absence Committee Member
Redo seconded the motion, and it passed by the following vote:
Yes: 14 – Coleman, Doyle, Firsht, Freels, Garcias, Hunter, Lengyel,
Prater, Redo, Robles, Sheridan, Vigilante, Voorhees, and
Whitsell.
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 28, 2017.
ACTION: Committee Member Hunter moved to approve the minutes of March 28, 2017.
Committee Member Redo seconded the motion, and it passed by the following
vote:
Yes: 14 – Coleman, Doyle, Firsht, Freels, Garcias, Hunter, Lengyel,
Prater, Redo, Robles, Sheridan, Vigilante, Voorhees, and
Whitsell.
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION ITEMS
3. ELECTION OF THE CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, AND SECOND VICE CHAIR FOR
REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017
Committee Member Robles arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Committee members announced their nominations/support for Chair, Vice Chair and Second
Vice Chair. The nominees accepted/declined their nominations. Final nominees gave a verbal
presentation on their qualifications. Written tally sheets were collected and the Chair, Vice Chair
and Second Vice Chair were announced. The results: Chair Christopher Redo – 6 votes, Vice
Chair Leon Firsht – 5 votes, and Second Vice Chair David Garcias – 3 votes.
ACTION: Committee Member Freels moved to approve the results for Chair, Vice Chair,
and Second Vice Chair. Committee Member Garcias seconded the motion, and it
passed by the following vote:
Yes: 14 – Coleman, Doyle, Firsht, Freels, Garcias, Hunter, Lengyel,
Prater, Redo, Robles, Sheridan, Vigilante, Voorhees, and
Whitsell.
No: 0
Abstain: 0
4. PRESENTATION REGARDING MEASURE P, THE TEMPORARY, TEN-YEAR
HALF-CENT SALES TAX TO FUND HIGH PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS
a. COMMITTING MEASURE P FUNDING THROUGH CITY COUNCIL AND
STAFF ACTIONS
City Attorney Googins gave an overview of Measure P budget approval process,
implementations, bonding and contracts.
City Attorney Googins, Finance Director Bilby and City Engineer Valle responded to questions
from committee members.
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b. MEASURE P FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Director of Finance Bilby spoke regarding the budget process, Council approval, purchasing and
how the funds will be spent. Fire Chief Geering and Battalion Chief Peter spoke regarding the
life expectancy of fire equipment and the replacement plan through 2050.
Staff responded to committee members questions regarding replacements and bond process.
City Engineer Valle gave a presentation on the pavement management system, including
pavement conditions, prioritization of repairs, preventive maintenance, funding sources and
intent of Measure P funded pavement projects and sidewalk repairs. He also presented on the
drainage management system, including the condition assessment and summary of remaining
repairs, strategy for Measure P funds and an overview of the traffic signal system.
Assistant Director of Public Works Quilantan presented on asset management, facilities,
playgrounds, fire stations, and auction items. City Engineer Valle spoke regarding the design
build process for the fire stations. City Attorney Googins spoke on Measure P policy.
Staff answered questions of committee members.
ACTION: Committee Member Garcias moved to affirm the budget. Committee Member
Hunter seconded the motion, and it passed by the following vote:
Yes: 14 – Coleman, Doyle, Firsht, Freels, Garcias, Hunter, Lengyel,
Prater, Redo, Robles, Sheridan, Vigilante, Voorhees, and
Whitsell.
No: 0
Abstain: 0
5. CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION FOR
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MEASURE P CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
Staff presented available options for regular meetings. Committee members discussed and tallied
their preferences. The committee unanimously agreed to move forward with the fourth Thursday
of every other month starting July 27th, 2017.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. BROWN ACT AND ETHICS TRAINING
The item was postponed until next meeting.
7. MEASURE P WEBSITE
Marketing and Communications Manager Steinberger provided the Measure P website address
for the committee members.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS
8. STAFF COMMENTS
a. UPCOMING INFRASTRUCTURE WORKSHOP
Deputy City Manager Kachadoorian provided committee members with information regarding
upcoming City Council workshop.
9. COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:42 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to the next Special Meeting on July 27, 2017 at 6:00
p.m. at the Public Works Center, located at 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, California.
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Sandi Delap, Secretary