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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-11 MP COC MinutesPage 1 | Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Minutes February 11, 2019 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEASURE P CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Monday, February 11, 2019 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 6:03 p.m. in the Public Works Center, located at 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Committee Members Fernandez, Firsht, Freels (arrived at 6:04), Garcias (arrived at 6:10), Hunter, Hurtado-Prater, Lengyel, Martinez, Vigilante, Ziomek, and Chair Redo. ABSENT: Committee Members Maldonado, Robles, Romo, Sheridan and Voorhees. ALSO PRESENT: Director of Finance Bilby, Marketing & Communications Manager Steinberger, Public Works Director Quilantan, Engineering & Capital Projects Director/City Engineer Valle and Management Analyst Delap. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. CONSIDERATION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE Committee Members Maldonado and Ziomek on November 1, 2018. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 1, 2018. ACTION: Committee Member Firsht moved to approve staff’s recommendation on the above Consent Calendar items, Committee Member Vigilante seconded the motion, and it passed by the following vote: Yes: 9 – Fernandez, Firsht, Hunter, Hurtado-Prater, Lengyel, Martinez, Redo, Vigilante and Ziomek. No: 0 Abstain: 0 Committee Member Freels arrived at 6:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mark Twohey from the Youth Sports Council requested details on the proposed changes for Parks projects. Mr. Twohey did not provide a request to speak form. Page 2 | Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Minutes February 11, 2019 ACTION ITEMS 3. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF MEASURE P SPENDING PLAN AND FY 18/19 BUDGET TO CHANGE TIMING OF EXPENDITURES IN CERTAIN EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES Director of Finance Bilby spoke regarding the spending of bonds proceeds, timing of projects and the proposed expenditure plan reallocations. Chair Redo inquired on the timing of changes for the Sport Courts & Fields and overall clarification, Committee Member Hunter requested clarification on moving funds, Director of Finance Bilby responded. Committee Member Garcias arrived at 6:10 p.m. Engineering & Capital Projects Director/City Engineer Valle gave an update of the street and traffic signal projects. Public Works Director Quilantan gave examples of project status and challenges. Chair Redo requested clarification on projects and gave suggestions to staff. Staff discussed the bonds, cash flow and the status of project allocations and amounts spent. Committee Member Hunter clarified the movement of funds are unspent funds. ACTION: Committee Member Hunter moved to approve staff’s recommendation on the above item, Committee Member Freels seconded the motion, and it passed by the following vote: Yes: 11 – Fernandez, Firsht, Freels, Garcias, Hunter, Hurtado-Prater, Lengyel, Martinez, Redo, Vigilante and Ziomek. No: 0 Abstain: 0 STAFF PRESENTATIONS 4. MEASURE P ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATION Director of Finance Bilby gave an overview of the FY18 Measure P Audit, the FY19 second quarter expenditures and discussed suggested inclusions for the FY18 Measure P Annual Report. Chair Redo discussed the Ad Hoc Subcommittee. 5. PROMOTION OF MEASURE P PROJECT Marketing & Communications Manager Steinberger discussed the selection of NV5 being selected for ongoing efforts to promote projects. Rebecca Cole from NV5 gave an overview on the status of the communications outreach program. Committee Member Garcias, Freels asked questions and Marketing & Communications Manager Steinberger responded. Committee Member Firsht inquired about the Act app, Public Works Director Quilantan responded. Page 3 | Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Minutes February 11, 2019 6. MEASURE P PROJECT UPDATES Director of Engineering & Capital Projects Valle provided updates on the status of his departmental projects, Chair Redo and Committee Member Garcias asked questions and staff responded. Chair Redo requested Marketing & Communications Manager Steinberger set up a field trip to see the completed and in progress Measure P projects. Committee Member Hurtado-Prater left at 7:07 p.m. Public Works Director Quilantan gave updates on the purchase of EV vehicles and the status of Public Works projects. Chair Redo inquired about Measure P revenues, Director of Finance Bilby responded. 7. IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES AND POLICES There were no items discussed. OTHER BUSINESS 8. STAFF COMMENTS There were no items discussed. 9. COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ COMMENTS Committee Member Garcias apologized for his delay in arrival. ADJOURNMENT At 7:30 p.m., Chair Redo adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on April 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Works Center, located at 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, California. ____________________________________ Sandi Delap, Secretary