HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-01 MP COC MinutesPage 1 | Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Minutes November 1, 2018
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
MEASURE P CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Thursday, November 1, 2018 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 6:00 p.m. in the Public Works Center, located at 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Committee Members Fernandez, Firsht, Freels, Garcias, Hurtado-
Prater, Lengyel, Romo, Sheridan (arrived at 6:07), Vigilante,
Voorhees, and Chair Redo.
ABSENT: Committee Members Hunter, Maldonado, Robles and Ziomek.
ALSO PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Kachadoorian, Director of Finance Bilby,
Marketing & Communications Manager Steinberger, Public
Works Director Quilantan, Engineering & Capital Projects
Director/City Engineer Valle, Director of Information Technology
Services Chew and Management Analyst Delap.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONSIDERATION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE
Committee Members Hurtado-Prater, Maldonado, Sheridan and Vigilante on July 26,
2018.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 26, 2018.
ACTION: Committee Member Freels moved to approve staff’s recommendation on the
above Consent Calendar items, Committee Member Voorhees seconded the
motion, and it passed by the following vote:
Yes: 10 – Fernandez, Firsht, Freels, Garcias, Hurtado-Prater, Lengyel,
Redo, Romo, Vigilante and Voorhees.
No: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
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STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. MEASURE P ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATION
Director of Finance Bilby spoke regarding the FY19 first quarter expenditures, FY18 interest
earnings, $150,000 in rebates from the purchase of electric vehicles and the acceptance of the
amended expenditure plan by Council.
4. PROMOTION OF MEASURE P PROJECT
Marketing & Communications Manager Steinberger gave an overview on the status of the
communications outreach program, the process for selecting the consultant NV5, PEG
funding and an overview of the next steps.
Committee Member Sheridan arrived at 6:07 p.m.
Committee Member Fernandez introduced himself and inquired about the time frame for the
communication outreach website. Marketing & Communications Manager Steinberger
responded regarding the expectations to make enhancements over time.
5. MEASURE P PROJECT UPDATES
Public Works Director Quilantan spoke regarding the completed, in progress and pending
Measure P Public Works projects. Director of Engineering & Capital Projects Valle provided
updates on the status of his departmental projects. Director of Information Technology
Services Chew spoke regarding the City’s network replacement. Committee members asked
questions and staff responded.
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
Assistant City Manager Kachadoorian spoke on participating in the California League of
Cities conference to talk about the process of Measure P, which is being seen as a model in
the state of California.
7. COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Chair Redo spoke regarding the FY18 Annual Report and encouraged the COC to think
about what reports to include with the focus being on communicating to the public.
Committee Member Hurtado-Prater left at 7:32 p.m.
Committee Member Romo spoke about including the by-products of Measure P which could
help achieve other City goals. Committee Member Voorhees commented on forward thinking
for vehicle replacements and ongoing maintenance, beyond the 10-year Measure P program.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:35 p.m., Chair Redo adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on January 24,
2019 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
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