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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2004/03/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 16,2004 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, McCann (Councilmember McCann arrived at 6:15 p.m.), Salas, Rindone, and Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . PRESENTATION BY TRACEY SUNDLUN FROM ELITE RACING COMMENDING THE WINNERS OF THE RECENT u.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS - MEN'S 50- KILOMETER RACEW ALK Mr. Sundlun thanked Council for supporting the recent racewalk event. He introduced the top five finishers of the racewalk trials, all of whom are local residents. He then presented Council with a print trom the 1800's that depicts a walking match, signed by the participants of the recent event. The local participants and coach of the National racewalk team also presented Councilmembers with memorabilia trom the event. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 10) Mayor Padilla announced that he would be abstaining trom the minutes of February 10,2004 and February 24, 2004. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2004. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS . Letter of resignation trom Joseph S. Sims, member of the Human Relations Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-074, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 BUDGET FOR THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT TO APPROPRIATE $30,000 FOR UNANTICIPATED ELECTION COSTS Adoption ofthe resolution adds $30,000 to the Fiscal Year 2003/2004 elections budget to cover the cost ofthe March 2, 2004 general municipal election. (City Clerk) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-075, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 11, NEIGHBORHOODS R-20, R-2l, R-22 AND P-l, AND ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS PUBLIC EASEMENTS AS GRANTED ON SAID MAP; APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-076, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATIONS OF FEE FOR LOT "J" FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES AND LOT "H" FOR OPEN SPACE AND OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES PER MAP NO. 14559, OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE 11 "A" MAP NO.1 Adoption of the resolution approves Neighborhoods R-20, R-2l, R-22 and P-l, a subdivision of Otay Ranch Village 11. The neighborhoods consist of 295 dwelling units on one condominium lot, one homeowner's association-maintained open space lot, one community facilities district-maintained open space lot, and one lot for public park purposes. (Director of General Services, City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-077, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 BUDGET OF THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO ADD THREE FULL-TIME- EQUIVALENT CUSTODIAL POSITIONS AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS FROM THE UNANTICIPATED REVENUES GENERATED BY THE OPERATION OF THE CITY'S NEW JAIL FACILITY, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 SPENDING PLAN FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT At the time of adoption of the Fiscal Year 2004 budget, plans for the ultimate operation of the new jail facility had not been determined. The adopted budget reflects the continuation of current jail facility operations as they relate to custodial services. Now that the actual operations of the new jail facility are known, there will be a significant increase in the need for custodial services within the new facility. (Director of General Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Minutes March 16, 2004 ---- -------- - ----- -------------- -- - -- ------------ --- ------------ CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-078, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING THE DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH SYSTEMS INTEGRATED FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES REQUIRED TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT The Council previously approved capital improvement program project SW-2l8 to design and construct a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system that will provide an alarm system for controlling and monitoring sewer collection and pump stations throughout the City. (Director of Public Works Operations) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-079, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $14,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE SEWER FUND The Fiscal Year 200312004 budget authorized the purchase of the lift station/pool maintenance pump truck during its normal replacement cycle. The vehicle cost a total of $35,262. However, additional tools and cabinets are needed and were not included in the purchase of this vehicle. Therefore, additional funds are needed to outfit the new pump truck. (Director of Public Works Operations) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-080, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING CHANGES TO THE FIFTH EMERGENCY SERVICES AGREEMENT The fifth amended emergency services agreement was ratified by the Council on December 10,2002. The proposed change will add a voting formula for a weighted vote. (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-081, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $54,407 IN UNANTICIPATED GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE GRANT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $77,725 WHICH INCLUDES A LOCAL MATCH OF $23,318 FROM THE GENERAL FUND The Fire Department has been awarded a federal grant of $54,407 trom the Fiscal Year 2003 Firefighter Assistance Grant. The grant will be used to train and equip a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) to service Chula Vista and four neighboring communities. The program consists of specialized training and equipment and two thermal cameras to protect the health and safety of our firefighting personnel and the public. The grant requires a thirty percent local cash match of $23,318, to be paid for by the General Fund. (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Minutes March 16,2004 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-082, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE 2004 BUDGET OF THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, ACCEPTING THE REPORT ON THE 2004 BUDGET OF THE DOWNTOWN PROPERTY-BASED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND RATIFYING THE ELECTION OF THE 2004 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS The Chula Vista Downtown Business Association was established in 1971 to promote business activities in downtown Chula Vista and to aid in efforts to revitalize the area. The Council resolution establishing the Downtown Business Improvement District and the resolution establishing the Downtown Property-Based Business Improvement District require that the association submit its budget and the results of its election of directors and officers to the City Council in March of each year for ratification. (Director of Community Development) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, Item No.1 through No. 10, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember McCann absent, except on Item No. 1 for the minutes of February 10, 2004 and February 24, 2004, which carried 3-0- 1 with Mayor Padilla abstaining and Councilmember McCann absent. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ernesto Gomez expressed his concern about drugs, crime and alcohol in the community. Councilmember McCann arrived at 6:15 p.m. Mayor Padilla recessed the Council Meeting at 6:15 p.m. to convene the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. The Council meeting reconvened at 6:50 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Item No. 14 was taken out of order and discussed prior to the Public Hearings. ACTION ITEMS 14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE AUTOMATED REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ARJIS) WITH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) Over the past several years, ARJIS has grown trom 10 member agencies to 50 justice agencies representing local, state and federal government within San Diego and Imperial Counties. In order to expand and better meet the needs of the region, a committee composed of the ARJIS Board and the Chiefs'ISheriffs Management Committee have been studying the feasibility of merging ARJIS with SANDAG. In November, the ARJIS Board approved a consolidation plan, and in December, SANDAG also approved the consolidation agreement. The agreement forms a new SANDAG policy committee named the Public Safety Policy Advisory Committee, and the administrative and financial functions of ARJIS would be transferred to SANDAG. The committee would provide a uniform, seamless, and broadened regional approach to public safety functions and operate like other SANDAG policy committees. (Chief of Police) Page 4 - Council Minutes March 16, 2004 ------------ --- ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Councilmember Davis stated that the proposed merge would be a move in the right direction and she thanked staff for their hard work. Mayor Padilla commented that the City is one of only two agencies remaining in the region that is yet to adopt the agreement. ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to approve staff recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2004-085, heading read, text waived. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-085, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT THAT CONSOLIDATES THE AUTOMATED REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ARJIS) INTO SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) The motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH A NEW FEE FOR MICROCHIP SERVICE FOR ADOPTED AND CLAIMED ANIMALS AT THE ANIMAL CARE FACILITY Adoption of the resolution amends the master fee schedule to implement a new fee for animal control services at the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility. The fee will be used to establish a microchip service. The new fee will be effective immediately upon approval by the Council. (Police Chief) 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. Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. Deputy Mayor Salas requested that staff come back with a report on jurisdictions that have adopted a zero-kill policy, and what the costs would be to the City to implement such a program. Police Chief Emerson replied that staff will incorporate the request in their report to Council regarding staffing at the animal facility, which will be presented within the next two months. There being no members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Salas moved to approve staff recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2004-083, heading read, text waived. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-083, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH A NEW FEE FOR MICROCHIP SERVICE FOR ADOPTED AND CLAIMED ANIMALS AT THE CHULA VISTA ANIMAL CARE FACILITY The motion carried 5-0. Page 5 - Council Minutes March 16, 2004 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 12. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 8.24 allows delinquent solid waste service charges to be assessed as recorded liens upon the affected properties and ultimately placed on the property tax bills for collection. (Director of Finance) 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. Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. Finance Director Kachadoorian reported that staff has identified 248 accounts valued at $31,000 as being delinquent. Since notice of the public hearing to property owners, 88 accounts have been cleared. She stated that staff is recommending that Council approve the remaining 160 delinquent accounts worth $24,000 be forwarded to the County for collection. Jerry Ohm stated that he has been protesting collection of solid waste fees for the past six years. He commented that the City's Municipal Code needs to be amended, and Chapter 8.25 of the Municipal Code should be included in the lien procedure. He stated that no recycling fees have been established as required by ordinance. Mr. Ohm stated that the City should amend the various regulations in order to abide by the codes. Deputy City Attorney Hanson informed Council that staff believes that they have followed the required procedures. With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to approve staff recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2004-084, heading read, text waived. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-084, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL The motion carried 5-0. 13. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 2579 RELATING TO INTERIM PRE-SR 125 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE In 1994, the Interim Pre-SR 125 Development Impact Fee (SR-125 DIF) was established to ensure that sufficient funds would be available to construct a contingent north-south transportation corridor should the SR-125 treeway not be constructed by CalTrans or not be constructed in time to serve impending development. With financing now secured, environmental constraints addressed, and construction underway for SR-125, City staff recommends that the fee be tolled. Staff also recommends that the ordinance be amended to allow transportation capacity enhancement improvements to be funded trom fees already collected for SR-125 DIF. (Director of General Services, City Engineer) Page 6 - Council Minutes March 16, 2004 ~n____~_---------- ------ ____noon_on -------- ------- - --~- PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 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. Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to continue the hearing to the meeting of April 6, 2004. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ACTION ITEMS 15. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING A PURCHASING AGREEMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 SPENDING PLAN TO ADD A FIRE APPARATUS MECHANIC TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS Adoption of the resolutions awards a purchasing agreement to Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. for two triple combination pumpers and appropriates funds ftom the equipment replacement fund, allowing the Fire Department to expand the City's fire engine reserve fleet and add an additional Fire Apparatus Mechanic to maintain the fire apparatus fleet. (Fire Chief) Deputy Fire Chief Peter explained the needs and benefits for additional fire apparatus and a Fire Mechanic. Councilmember Rindone questioned the location of the reserve fire trucks. Deputy Chief Peter replied that the trucks would be disbursed to different stations throughout the City. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to approve staff recommendation and offered Resolution Nos. 2004-086 and 2004-087, headings read, texts waived. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-086, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A PURCHASING AGREEMENT TO PIERCE MANUFACTURING, INC. FOR TWO TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPERS, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $740,195 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PUMPERS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $250,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR OUTFITTING COSTS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. PS-158 TO OUTFIT THE PUMPERS B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-087, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 SPENDING PLAN TO ADD ONE FIRE APPARATUS MECHANIC TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS The motion carried 5-0. Page 7 -- Council Minutes March 16,2004 --------- ----------------- ACTION ITEMS (Continued) 16. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Growth continues to have an impact on the services provided by the Fire Department and its resources. As a result, the Fire Chief is recommending that the Department develop a Business Strategic Plan using the Managing for Results ftamework developed by the Weider Consulting Group. This ftamework will create a performance-based organization that has the information needed to make decisions in a high-growth, fast-paced community. Managing for Results is an integrated management system that focuses and aligns people, resources and organizations on results for customers. (Fire Chief) Fire Chief Perry presented the Fire Department Strategic Business Plan that included a progress report, challenges with growth and diversity of the community, proposed plan developments, project schedule, and cost summary. Councilmember McCann questioned whether the proposed plan would include the City as a whole. Chief Perry replied affirmatively. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to approve staff recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2004-088, heading read, text waived. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-088, RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND AWARDING THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO WEIDNER CONSULTING INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $50,000 AND $18,000 FOR PRE-F ACILIT A TION WORKSHOPS FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FUND The motion carried 5-0. 17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ERICKSON-HALL CONSTRUCTION CO. TO INCORPORATE THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE FOR THE SERVICES REQUIRED TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT FIRE STATION NO.6. LOCATED AT EAST H STREET AND MT. MIGUEL ROAD During the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 capital improvement program budget process, staff informed the Council that it was developing plans for the design and construction of a 4,200 square-foot, 2-bay Fire Station No.6, including the facilities and site work required to provide fire service to the eastern territories of the City. The project is nearing the end of the design phase and ready to start the construction phase. Adoption of the resolution sets the guaranteed maximum price per the design build agreement with Erickson-Hall Construction Co. for this project and appropriates additional funds necessary to complete the project. (Director of General Services) Page 8 -- Council Minutes March 16, 2004 _____n--__- -______n_____----~----- --------- -------------~-- ACTION ITEMS (Continued) General Services Director Griffin presented the proposed actions. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2004-089, heading read, text waived. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-089, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ERICKSON-HALL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO INCORPORATE THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) FOR THE SERVICES REQUIRED TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT FIRE STATION NO.6 (CIP PS126) LOCATED AT EAST H STREET AND MT. MIGUEL ROAD IN THE ROLLING HILLS RANCH COMMUNITY OF CHULA VISTA AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS THEREFOR The motion carried 5-0. 18. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS NECESSARY TO ADD PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION NO. 8 The Fire Department currently has a nine-station network planned to service Chula Vista. Fire Station No.7 in Otay Ranch was built in 2003, and Fire Station No.6 will be relocated to provide first-in coverage to Rolling Hills, San Miguel Ranch, and portions of EastLake. Fire Station No.8, referred to as the Woods Fire Station, is proposed to be built concurrently with the Rolling Hills Fire Station. (Fire Chief) Deputy Fire Chief Geering presented the funding request for additional personnel and equipment for the proposed Fire Station No.8. ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to approve staff recommendation and offered Resolution Nos. 2004-090 and 2004-091, headings read, texts waived. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-090, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 SPENDING PLAN BY $775,945 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO ADD THREE CAPTAINS, THREE FIRE ENGINEERS, AND THREE FIREFIGHTERS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 SPENDING PLAN BY $32,500 TO CONDUCT A FIREFIGHTERS' ACADEMY AND $63,500 FOR FIREFIGHTER UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FUND B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-091, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET PROJECT NO. PS-158 BY $370,098 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE ENGINE AND $125,000 FOR OUTFITTING OF THE ENGINE FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FUND, AWARDING A PURCHASING AGREEMENT TO PIERCE MANUFACTURING, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT The motion carried 5-0. Page 9 -- Council Minutes March 16, 2004 OTHER BUSINESS 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 20. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Davis invited Council to join her in gathering signatures ftom voters in the community on March 27, 2004 and April 3, 2004, in support of a proposed ballot measure in November 2004, sponsored by the California League of Cities and the Counties, that would prevent the California Legislature ftom continuing to take local government revenues. Councilmember Rindone stated that he recently represented Council at a ceremony for Keith Baker, Eagle Scout. He congratulated Keith on his outstanding achievement. Councilmember McCann stated that Council attended the recent employee recognition luncheon, and he thanked the City employees for their efforts in serving the community. He also attended the Billy Casper opening on March 15, 2004, and he recognized the Casper family for all they do to benefit the community. Councilmember McCann stated that he participated in the first midnight roll call at the new police facility. He expressed the need to ensure adequate staffing and equipment needs for both Fire and Police. He also commented on his great ride-along experience with police officers. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session was cancelled and the following items were not discussed: 22. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) . City of Chula Vista v. Barnhart (SDSC #GIC 801393) 23. 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 ftanchise conveyance ADJOURNMENT At 7:51 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of March 23, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~ 6JJ~tJL.Q.-/ Susan Bigelow, CMC, C1 Clerk Page 10 -- Council Minutes March 16,2004 ----------------- ------------- --~----------- -----------------------------------