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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2005/06/28 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 28, 2005 6:00 P.M. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:09 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, Davis, McCann, 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 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lisa Cohen, Executive Director of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, along with Tina Medina, General Manager of the Chula Vista Convention & Visitors Bureau, invited the Council to attend the Celebrate Chula Vista event on Monday, July 4, 2005 at Bayside Park from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mayor Padilla recessed the meeting at 6:11 p.m. to the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. Mayor Padilla reconvened the meeting at 7:39 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 2) 1A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-212, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ON THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WITH RECON, WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT lB. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-213, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES ON THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WITH ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT Page 1 - Council Minutes June 28. 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) IC. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-214, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ON THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WITH KIMLEY HORNE & ASSOCIATES, WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT !D. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-215, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR GROWTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING ON THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WITH ECONOMICS & PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC., WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT IE. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-216, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES ON THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WITH FOX AND SOHAGI, LLP, WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT After receiving substantial public comments during the public review period and at the Planning Commission public hearing on the General Plan Update (GPU) documents, the City extended the GPU to consider and respond to comments, and to revise and re- circulate the associated Draft Environmental Impact Report. Due to the unforeseen extension and duration of the GPU process, additional consulting services are needed beyond the scope of current contracts. Adoption of the resolutions approves the amendment of five consultant contracts and related budget actions to take the General Plan Update through completion in calendar year 2005. (Director of Planning and Building) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-217, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF $106,881 TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE OTAY RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN FROM THE EXISTING EXPENDITURE BUDGET OF THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT As a member of the Joint Exercise Powers Agreement, with an interest in the Otay River, the City is responsible for its share of the cost for a watershed management plan. As the lead agency, the County of San Diego presented the City with an invoice for said plan. (Director of Planning and Building) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Minutes June 28, 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Councilmember McCann stated that he represents the City on the Otay River Watershed Management Plan Board and that additional information on the process would be forthcoming. He assured everyone that the actions being taken would improve water quality and protect the watershed for future generations. ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. Tbe motion carried 4-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There was none. OTHER BUSINESS 3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 4. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. 5. COUNCIL COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Davis asked the City Manager to check with the Chula Vista Police Department and local law enforcement agencies, and bring a report back to the Council, regarding whether or not they support the Minuteman group coming to San Diego from Arizona to patrol the border. Mayor Padilla stated that he chairs the Public Safety Committee of SANDAG and will request a report from the Committee, as well. Councilmember Rindone stated that the University Blue Ribbon Committee is moving forward and making good progress. Mayor Padilla recessed the meeting at 7:43 p.m. to the Special Meeting of the City Council, meeting jointly with the Public Financing Authority. He reconvened the meeting at 8:44 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. CLOSED SESSION 6. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6 . Agency designated representatives: Sharon Marshall, Marcia Raskin, David D. Rowlands, Jr., Maria Kachadoorian, Ed Van Eenoo . Employee organizations: Police Officers Association, Chula Vista Employees Association, International Association of Fire Fighters, Western Council of Engineers No reportable action was taken on this item. Page 3 - Council Minutes June 28, 2005 ADJOURNMENT At 9:30 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of July 12, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~~~~D Susan Bigelow, MMC," CitryClerk .--/ Page 4 - Council Minutes June 28. 2005 . "--.- ------------