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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2006/05/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA May 16,2006 6:00 P.M. A 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 City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Padilla ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . PRESENTATION BY DEBBIE MUNOZ, CHILD COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON, OF A PLAQUE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ITS SUPPORT OF DAY OF THE CHILD Child Care Commission Chair Munoz, on behalf of the Commission and the Chula Vista Collaborative, presented a plaque in recognition ofthe Council's support of Day of the Child. · PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE LATE DR. FUYUN HSU, RECOGNIZING HIM FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor McCann presented it to the family of Dr. Hsu. . DID YOU KNOW...ABOUT THE CITY'S 19TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE ARTS FESTIVAL AT BAYS IDE PARK ON SUNDAY, MAY 21sT? Presented by Roderick Reinhart, Cultural Arts and Funds Development Manager, and Ric Todd, Cultural Arts Coordinator. Cultural Arts and Funds Development Manager Reinhart and Cultural Arts Coordinator Todd provided an overview of the Taste of the Arts Festival and invited everyone to attend the event ITom 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, May 21st, at Bayside Park. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 6) Councilmember Rindone stated that this was the second meeting in a row at which a resignation was received because a commission had not been meeting. A request to review all boards, commissions and committees was previously referred to the Mayor's Office for action, and he requested a report as soon as possible. He then requested that Item 2 be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. I. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION A. Letter of resignation from Joseph Kheder, member of the International Friendship Commission. B. Letter of resignation from Dr. Carl A. Nelson. member of the Economic Development Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignations and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancies in accordance with the Maddy Act. 2. Item 2 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-143, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT (TF-263) PROJECT, TO LEKOS ELECTRIC, INCORPORATED The traffic signal interconnect project was approved and budgeted as part of the Fiscal Year 2002 Capital Improvement Program. This project provides for a hard-wired signal interconnect along Bonita Road between Willow Street and Otay Lakes Road. Adoption of the resolution approves accepting bids and awarding a contract in the amount of $94,000 to Lekos Electric, Incorporated. (Acting Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-144, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING STATE RECREATION GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $516,930 FOR THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 The City was awarded $516,930 in Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris block grant funds. Adoption of the resolution accepts the grant funds as necessary for expenditure on various eligible projects. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. , Page 2 - Council Action Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov May 16, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-145, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $122,600 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND AND AWARDING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,600 FOR ONE ASPHALT PAVER TO NIXON-EGLI EQUIPMENT COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CITY OF SAN DIEGO BID 7784-06-2 AND PURCHASE ORDER 8080066-0 (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Adoption of the resolution approves an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 equipment replacement budget to provide for the replacement of one asphalt paver. The Municipal Code and Council Resolution 6132 authorize the Purchasing Agent to participate in cooperative bids with other government agencies for the purchase of materials of common usage. The City has an opportunity to participate in a current City of San Diego bid for favorable terms and pricing. (Public Works Operations Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-146, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 99-04, SAN MIGUEL RANCH, PHASE III "A" MAP NO. I On August 3, 2004, the Council approved the supplemental subdivision improvement agreement for San Miguel Ranch, Phase III. The agreement prevented production permits for residential housing until the Mount Miguel Road bridge over SR-125 was complete. There has been a delay in the construction of SR-125. Adoption of the resolution approves an amended agreement to allow 27 building permits to be issued, but not finalized, prior to the completion of the Mount Miguel Road bridge. (Acting Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA STATEMENT OF GOALS AND POLICIES REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS Adoption of the resolution amends the statement of goals and policies regarding the establishment of community facilities districts to allow a developer to solicit a minimum of three bids for grading improvements in lieu of publishing a notice inviting sealed bids to be eligible for community facilities districts funding. (Acting Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Action Agenda http://www .chu1avistaca.gov May 16, 2006 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to refer the item back to staff for a report as soon as feasible, but within no more than 90 days, on a way to ensure more openness in the bid process while still obtaining economies of scale. Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Council comments included perhaps a bid process similar to that used for design build contracts for wlllch the City would advertise, have a pre-qualification process and develop a list of qualified contractors; and ensuring that as many qualified bidders as possible can participate in the process. PUBLIC COMMENTS Neil Rico addressed the Council regarding the need to immediately establish a citizens' review board on police practices. ACTION ITEMS 7. REPORT REGARDING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2006-2011 The Police Department completed its second five-year strategic business plan. Tills plan identifies issues, establishes goals and creates a complete resource plan in order to meet the challenges and expectations of a growing, vibrant community such as Chula Vista. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann moved to accept the report. Mayor Padilla seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Councilmember McCann requested that a revised binder with statistics be provided once the baseline measures have been established. Mayor Padilla mentioned the need to ensure that Hispanic residents take part in the survey. OTHER BUSINESS 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There was none. 9. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. Page 4 - Council Action Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov May 16, 2006 ------ --~-~ -- .....- -- --- -,~.... --'-. .-. ~~- OTHER BUSINESS (continued) 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS · Councilmember Chavez: Review draft ordinance regulating municipal lobbyists. Councilmember Chavez reported that she attended a joint meeting of the school boards last night at which the establishment of a common school calendar was discussed. The discussion was promising and insightful, not only as it related to the high schools and elementary schools within Chula Vista, but also regionally. The next step is for the school boards to communicate with their constituents, and Ms. Chavez said she would inform the Council of further developments. Councilmember Chavez stated that she had been working with the City Attorney's Office on refining and strengthening the lobbyist ordinance. She said she did not believe the ordinance should be referred to the Ethics Commission and asked for Council support to bring it back on the May 23rd Council agenda for public discussion, refinement, and possible adoption. Councilmember Castaneda asked if the City Attorney's Office would be able to provide a revised draft, including the additions and revisions previously requested by the Council, in time to place the item on the May 23rd Council agenda. Attorney Hull responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Rindone stated that input from the Ethics and Charter Review Commissions was necessary, although he could support a simultaneous review by the Council and Commissions.. Mayor Padilla suggested that the Ethics Commission be asked to expedite review of the revised draft ordinance. Councilmember Chavez clarified, and received Council concurrence, to place the revised draft ordinance on the Council agenda for May 23rd for review, discussion and refinement by the Council, with public input, and then send it on to the Ethics Commission with a specific timeline for review. Councilmember Rindone congratulated all Police Department award recipients. Councilmember McCann also extended congratulations to the Police Department personnel and citizens who were recognized at the recent Police awards ceremony. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session was cancelled, and the following item was not discussed: II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) . One case ADJOURNMENT At 9:05 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting on May 23, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~- ~ 6-u~~~~ Susan Bigelow, C, CIty Clerk Page 5 - Council Action Agenda http://www .chulavistaca.gov May 16, 2006