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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2004/02/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 24, 2004 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, McCann, Salas, Rindone ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilla (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow ACTION: Deputy Mayor Salas moved to excuse Mayor Padilla's absence. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY OATH OF OFFICE: Min-Jeong Go - Youth Advisory Commission City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Min-Jeong Go, and Councilmember Davis presented her with a certificate of appointment. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 7) Councilmember Rindone pulled Item 5 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 27, 2004. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2.A. B. ORDINANCE NO. 2955, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.52 OF TITLE 2 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM (SECOND READING) ORDINANCE NO. 2956, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 2.56.110(F) DELEGATING TO THE CITY ATTORNEY ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY IN ENTERING INTO AGREEMENTS FOR THE RETENTION OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO ENFORCE SECTION 2.52 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) The Campaign Contribution Ordinance Committee presented a draft campaign contribution ordinance to the Council at the February 3, 2004 meeting. At that time, the Council identified a number of issues with the draft ordinance and requested the committee meet again to review those issues. The committee met on February 9, 2004, and the proposed ordinances reflect modifications designed to address the issues raised. These ordinances were introduced on February 17, 2004. (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinances. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-052, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $17,239 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire Department is a participant in automatic aid agreements with all other agencies within San Diego County and an agreement for local government fire suppression assistance to forest agencies and the Office of Emergency Services. The department provides staff and equipment resources to these agencies on a reimbursement basis and has received reimbursement for staff time and equipment usage related to a fire incident in San Dimas Canyon. (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-053, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $41,544 TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM (HIRT) SERVICES, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 SPENDING PLAN BY $41,544 Since October 1, 1986 the City has participated in a joint powers agreement with the County and cities within the County in a regional hazardous materials emergency response program. The program was designated the Hazardous Materials Incident Response Team (HIRT). Adoption of the resolution appropriates funds to cover an unanticipated cost increase in HIRT services. (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-055, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALLEGIS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE CONTINUED OWNER'S REPRESENTATION SERVICES DURING THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE FACILITY AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS, CONSISTENT WITH THE CHANGE IN COMPLETION DATES FOR THE NEW POLICE FACILITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT Page 2 - Council Minutes February 24, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) On November 13, 2001, the Council approved an agreement with Allegis Development Services, Inc., to provide owner's representation services during the design and construction of the new police facility and related improvements. The timeframe for completion of the new police facility has been extended. (Director of General Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-056, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $3,193 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE SEWER FUND FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RENTAL OF PORTABLE TOILETS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 SPENDING PLAN TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL COSTS FOR GENERAL SERVICES Adoption of the resolution amends the budget in order to provide portable toilets for city staff's use while at jobsites. (Director of Public Works Operations) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4 and 6 through 7, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PUBLIC HEARING 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CHULA VISTA'S PORTION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM State and federal laws require the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to develop and adopt a Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) every two years in order to continue receiving federal and state funding. All projects that the City proposes to fund with Transnet funds must also be included in the RTIP, which currently covers Fiscal Years 2003 through 2008. SANDAG is responsible for the administration of the program and the allocation of funds to member cities. (Director of General Services, City Engineer) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. City Engineer Al-agha presented the 2004 Regional Transportation Improvement Program. Page 3 - Council Minutes February 24, 2004 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) At 6:16 p.m., Deputy Mayor Salas announced a recess for the purposes of clarifying potential conflicts of interest with regard to this item. The meeting reconvened at 6:19 p.m., with only Mayor Padilla absent. City Attorney Moore reported that none of the Councilmembers had conflicts of interests regarding the item. Deputy Mayor Salas opened the public hearing. With no members of the public wishing to speak, she then closed the hearing. Councilmember Davis stated that it was imperative to vote in favor of the Transnet half-cent sales tax in order to obtain the much-needed funding for infrastructure, both locally and regionally. Councilmember Rindone clarified that the Transnet sales tax measure would be on the November 2004 ballot. He also congratulated staff on the selection of proposed improvement projects. Deputy Mayor Salas stated that the half-cent sales tax, collected since 1987, has proved to be of great benefit to the citizens of Chula Vista. She stated that 75% of the $23 million sidewalk and street improvement allocation would be expended on the western side of the City. Councilmember McCann commended staff on their project selection and utilization of some of the funding for sidewalk improvements. ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2004-057, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-057, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF CHULA VISTA'S PORTION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO SANDAG The motion carried 4-0. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-054, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO ADD TWO FIRE DISPATCHER SUPERVISORS AND EIGHT FIRE DISPATCHERS, APPROPRIATING $225,532 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 SPENDING PLAN BY $521,653 On December 16, 2003, Council took action to appropriate funds to complete necessary computer aided dispatch interfaces needed to transition fire dispatch services to the City. Adoption of the resolution amends the Fire Department budget in order to add the personnel necessary for this transition. (Fire Chief) Page 4 - Council Minutes February 24, 2004 ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Councilmember Rindone questioned the 3/12 work schedule. Fire Chief Perry responded that the 3/12 schedule is standard in the industry and has worked successfully in many large fire agencies. In addition, the 3/12 schedule would be more cost-effective because it allows for staff training during down times rather than on overtime. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone then offered Resolution No. 2004-054, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 4-0. Councilmember Davis thanked Chief Perry and his staff for their hard work. She also thanked Police Chief Emerson, stating that the proposed plans would be in the best interests of the community. OTHER BUSINESS 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 10. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rindone announced the official dedication for the new Police Department scheduled for Friday, April 30, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. Deputy Mayor Salas thanked the City's Public Works crews for their work during the recent rains. She also commended the police officers responsible for rescuing a young child in Memorial Park. CLOSED SESSION 12. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Grippi v. City of Chula Vista (SDSC No. GIC 801393) Application of SDG&E for Authority to Update its Gas and Electric Revenue Requirement and Base Rates (Doc. Nos. A-02-12-27, A-02-12-028, and I 03-03- 016) City of Chula Vista, et al. v. CPUC (Order Nos. D.03-7-028 and D.03-08-076, California Supreme Court; Docket No. S119376) No reportable action was taken on this item. Page 5 - Council Minutes February 24, 2004 CLOSED SESSION (Continued) 13. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: San Diego Gas & Electric - Gas and Electricity Franchise (pertaining to public rights-of-way throughout the City of Chula Vista) Agency negotiators: David Rowlands, Jr., Sid Morris, Michael Meacham, Glen Googins Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista and San Diego Gas & Electric (various representatives) Under Negotiation: Price and terms of franchise conveyance This item was not discussed, and no action was taken. 14. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: The Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course on Bonita Road and adjacent acreage owned by the City Agency Negotiator: Sid Morris Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista (Sid Morris), American Golf Corporation (Brian Jackson) Under Negotiation: Price, terms, and disposition of lease This item was not discussed, and no action was taken. 15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(c) One case This item was not discussed, and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT At 7:30 p.m., Deputy Mayor Salas adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~ ~'" Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk Page 6 - Council Minutes February 24, 2004 - ----- ----- - _._---~