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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 2019_01_08 430 pmJanuary 8, 2019City Council Agenda The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. Environmental Notice: Council conduct the interview and make the appointment as appropriate. Recommended Action: ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on January 8, 2019, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Materials provided to the City Council related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, located in City Hall at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building A, during normal business hours. 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Page 2 City of Chula Vista Printed on 1/3/2019 2019-01-08 Agenda Packet Page 2 P a g e | 1 January 8, 2019 File ID: 18-0587 TITLE INTERVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT/ PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE GROUP DESIGNATED MEMBER SEAT ON THE MEASURE A CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE The following individual was nominated by the MM/PROF Employee Group: Lynnette Tessitore RECOMMENDED ACTION Council conduct the interview and make the appointment as appropriate. DISCUSSION On November 13, 2018, Council adopted Ordinance 3444, which amended Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.63 “Measure A” Citizens’ Oversight Committee to add one designated member from the Chula Vista Middle Management/Professional Employee Group. The following individual was nominated by the MM/PROF Employee Group: Lynnette Tessitore ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required. DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.). Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Councilmember, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter. 2019-01-08 Agenda Packet Page 3 P a g e | 2 LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The boards and commissions program supports the Connected Community goal. Members of the City’s boards and commissions play a vital role by participating in the City’s processes and helping influence public policy with their diverse viewpoints. CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact on the general fund. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT There is no ongoing fiscal impact. ATTACHMENTS 1. Ordinance 3444 2.Nomination Form 3. Application Staff Contact: Leah Larrarte 2019-01-08 Agenda Packet Page 4 ORDINANCE NO. 3444 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.63 – MEASURE A” CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO ADD ONE DESIGNATED MEMBER FROM THE CHULA VISTA MIDDLE MANAGEMENT/PROFESSIONAL MM/PROF) EMPLOYEE GROUP WHEREAS, on June 5, 2018, the City of Chula Vista submitted to the voters a measure to approve an ordinance enacting a one-half cent general transactions and use tax, including provisions for citizens’ oversight, separate accounting, and independent audits (“Measure A”); and WHEREAS, the voters approved the passage of Measure A, thereby adopting Ordinance No. 3415 (“ Ordinance 3415”), enacting the general transactions and use tax and requiring the implementation of the oversight, accounting and audit provisions; and WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the City Council approved the addition of Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.63 – “Measure A” Citizens Oversight Committee; and WHEREAS, during the September 11, 2018 City Council meeting, the City Council, by consensus, directed staff to return with an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2.63 to consider adding one designated member from the Chula Vista Middle Management/Professional Employee Group; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Council direction, City staff has prepared an amendment to Chapter 2.63 to the Chula Vista Municipal Code, adding one designated member from the Chula Vista Middle Managers/Professional Group to the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows: Section I. That Chapter 2.63 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 2.63 MEASURE A” CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Sections: 2.63.010 Creation. 2.63.020 Function. 2.63.030 Specific Duties. 2.63.040 Limits on Authority. 2.63.050 Composition; Qualifications; Nomination. 2.63.060 City Council Appointment. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4BDAF94C-45E6-42E5-86AD-00C564483CE4 2019-01-08 Agenda Packet Page 5 Ordinance No. 3444 Page No. 2 2.63.070 Terms. 2.63.080 Meeting Frequency. 2.63.090 Operating Rules and Procedures. 2.63.100 Staff Support. 2.63.110 Dissolution date. 2.63.010 Creation. There is hereby created the “Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee” (the “COC”). The COC is created for the purpose of providing citizens’ oversight in connection with expenditures of tax revenues generated by Measure A. Measure A is a one-half cent general transactions and use tax approved by the voters on June 5, 2018. Measure A is codified as CVMC Chapter 3.34. To the extent of any inconsistency between this ordinance and Measure A, the terms of Measure A shall govern. 2.63.020 Function. The function of the COC is to review and report on City compliance with the provisions of Measure A, particularly with respect to the City’s accounting and expenditure of Measure A revenues. 2.63.030 Specific Duties. The specific duties of the COC are as follows: A. Review and comment on each year’s: (1) “Finance Department Report” (as defined in CVMC Section 3.34.160.A); (2) “Measure A Spending Plan” (as defined in CVMC Section 3.34.160.B); and (3) Auditor Report (as described in CVMC Section 3.34.160.C). B. Make determinations as necessary and appropriate regarding City compliance with Measure A requirements. C. Work with City staff to identify and apply “best practices” for tracking and reporting on Measure A revenues and expenditures relative to other Public Safety department revenues and expenditures. D. Prepare an annual report regarding subsection A, B and C above, for presentation to the City Council at a public meeting. 2.63.040 Limits on Authority. Per Charter Section 600, the COC shall have no authority to direct the conduct of any department. The COC is advisory in nature, and as such shall have no authority to approve, disapprove or prevent any City action. 2.63.050 Composition; Qualifications; Nomination. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4BDAF94C-45E6-42E5-86AD-00C564483CE4 2019-01-08 Agenda Packet Page 6 Ordinance No. 3444 Page No. 3 A. Members. The COC shall be comprised of twelve (12) members, each with equal rights and standing to act and vote on COC matters. B. Qualifications Applicable to All Members. Per Charter Section 602(d), all COC members must be “qualified electors” of the City. A “qualified elector” of the City is a City resident that is qualified and registered to vote as a City resident. COC members must be qualified electors” at the time they apply and must maintain such status throughout their tenure. C. Designated Members. Eight of the total twelve (12) COC members shall be nominated, apply and serve as “designated members.” “Designated members” shall be nominated, one each, by the following nominating authorities (each a “Nominating Authority, collectively the Nominating Authorities”), subject to the additional membership qualifications, if any, specified for each: 1) Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce; nominee(s) must be a member of the Chamber; 2) Chula Vista Police Officers Association (POA); nominee(s) must be an active member of this association; 3) Chula Vista International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF); nominee(s) must be an active member of this association; 4) Chula Vista Growth Management Oversight Commission; nominee(s) must be from this commission; 5) Association of Chula Vista Employee (ACE); nominee(s) must be an active member of this association. 6) Chula Vista Fire Chief 7) Chula Vista Police Chief 8) Chula Vista Middle Managers/Professional Employoee Group (MM/PROF) Designated members shall be selected for nomination by the Nominating Authorities in accordance with policies and procedures that each Nominating Authority establishes for itself. Up to three nominees may be presented for City Council consideration in accordance with the appointment process set forth in Section 2.63.060.A, below. If any of the listed Nominating Authorities decline to exercise their nominating authority in a timely fashion, or if any ceases to function or exist, that party’s nominating authority shall pass to a substantially similar organization selected by the City Council. D. At-Large Members. Four of the total twelve (12) COC members shall apply and serve as representatives of the City “at-large.” “At-large members” shall be comprised of one resident from each of the four City Council districts. Each must maintain his/her district residency throughout his/her tenure. At-large members shall apply to and be appointed by the City Council in accordance with the process set forth in Section 2.63.060.B, below. If re-districting occurs DocuSign Envelope ID: 4BDAF94C-45E6-42E5-86AD-00C564483CE4 2019-01-08 Agenda Packet Page 7 Ordinance No. 3444 Page No. 4 such that one or more at- large member no longer qualifies for his/her assigned district, he/she shall nonetheless be entitled to serve out the remainder of his/her term, with a qualified replacement to be appointed and seated for the succeeding term. 2.63.060 City Council Appointment. A. Designated Members. Designated members shall be appointed by the City Council as follows: Nominating Authorities shall submit the names and contact information for their nominee(s) (“Designated Nominees”) to the City Clerk on a form prescribed by the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall provide the Designated Nominees with instructions to complete and submit applications to the City Clerk within a specified time period. Completed applications timely received by the City Clerk shall be forwarded to the City Council. The City Council shall consider all applications received from the City Clerk and provide each nominated applicant an opportunity for an interview at a publicly noticed meeting. If a Nominating Authority presents the City Council with two or three nominees for consideration, and those nominees properly apply, the City Council shall make its appointment by choosing among the two or three nominees presented. If a Nominating Authority presents the City Council with only one nominee, the City Council may reject such nomination by majority vote and request an alternative submittal. Once rejected, a nominee may not be re-submitted for the term at issue, but may be submitted for consideration for future terms. B. At-large Members. At-large members shall be appointed in accordance with the procedures set forth in CVMC Section 2.53. C. Administration. The City Clerk shall administer the appointment process set forth above, including the development and publication of all necessary forms. The City Clerk shall have the authority to develop additional administrative policies and procedures to the extent necessary to implement the terms of this Chapter. 2.63.070 Terms. A. In General. Initial terms of office shall be determined in accordance with City Charter Section 602(b). The initial COC members shall be appointed and convene in accordance with CVMC 3.34.160.D, in time to consider and provide input on the Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan. B. Special Rules for Designated Members. Special rules shall apply to COC members that are nominated and qualified through their membership on the board of their Nominating Authority. For such members (hereafter, “Board Qualified COC Members”), if the underlying term on the board for their Nominating Authority expires, they may, nonetheless, continue to serve on the COC until the end of their COC term, provided that they receive the approval of their Nominating Authority board to do so. Otherwise, Board Qualified COC Member terms shall be co-terminus with their terms on their underlying Nominating Authority boards. The Nominating Authority shall notify the City Clerk in writing prior to the end of the Board Qualified COC Member’s term if the Nominating Authority does not authorize their seated member to continue and desires to submit a new nominee or nominees for consideration. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4BDAF94C-45E6-42E5-86AD-00C564483CE4 2019-01-08 Agenda Packet Page 8 Ordinance No. 3444 Page No. 5 2.63.080 Meeting Frequency. In accordance with CVMC Section 2.25.200, the COC shall set the date, time and location of its regular meetings by written resolution and may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution. The COC shall meet as often as necessary to accomplish the objectives of Chapter 3.34 and this Chapter. It is estimated that the COC will need to meet a minimum of four times per year to fulfill its assigned duties. 2.63.090 Operating Rules and Procedures. Except as expressly provided herein, or as otherwise necessary to implement this Chapter or the requirements of Measure A, the rules governing City boards and commissions generally, as set forth in CVMC Chapter 2.25, shall govern the COC. The COC shall also operate in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act; this includes requirements that meetings be noticed in advance and be held in public. The COC may also adopt additional rules and procedures in the form of bylaws as provided in CVMC Section 2.25.170. Any such bylaws must be consistent with terms of this Chapter and all other applicable laws. 2.63.100 Staff Support. The City Manager, and/or his/her designee(s), shall serve as the City staff liaison to the COC and shall provide it with administrative support, including designation of a COC staff secretary. The City Attorney, and/or his/her designee(s), shall provide the COC with legal counsel and support. 2.63.110 Dissolution Date. The COC may be disbanded following the implementation of “Phase I” Critical Needs, as reported in the Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan and (ii) if the City Council elects to disband the COC, the City’s Growth Management Oversight Commission, or an alternative citizens’ group or committee designated by the City Council, shall be responsible for reporting to the City Council, in a manner determined by the City Council, regarding the collections and expenditure of Measure A Revenues and the resulting impacts on public safety. Section II. Severability If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional, by a court of competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or phrases of the Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4BDAF94C-45E6-42E5-86AD-00C564483CE4 2019-01-08 Agenda Packet Page 9 Ordinance No. 3444 Page No. 6 Section III. Construction The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to contradict, the City Charter, and applicable state and federal law. This Ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent. Section IV. Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth day after its final passage. Section V. Publication The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted according to law. SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE] DocuSign Envelope ID: 4BDAF94C-45E6-42E5-86AD-00C564483CE4 2019-01-08 Agenda Packet Page 10 Ordinance No. 3444 Page No. 7 Presented by Approved as to form by Gary Halbert Glen R. Googins City Manager City Attorney PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 13th day of November 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor ATTEST: Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 3444 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 23rd day of October 2018 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 13th day of November 2018; and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the requirements of state law and the City Charter. Dated Kerry K. 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