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Home My WebLink About2006/12/12 Agenda ! ,:j&lc1are under penalty of perjury that I am ;mpIOyed by the City of Chula Vista in the , r, . !fIOIl of the City Clerk and that I posted this ~ 1 f t.- ent on the bulletin board according t-C::~ ~ reqUirements. --= -::...""""--= /7 - .............................. .. . SignedJ17~ ~~ ~; lA VISTA rly Lheryl Cox, Mayor Rudy Ramirez, Council member Jim Thomson, Interim City Manager John McCann, Councilmember Ann Moore, City Attorney Jerry R. Rindone, Councilmember Susan Bigelow, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Councilmember December 12, 2006 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Counci1members Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . INTRODUCTION BY ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR HIX, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, ANGELICA DAVIS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST . OATHS OF OFFICE John Acosta to the Veterans Advisory Commission Rita Buencamino-Andrews to the Board of Appeals and Advisors . PRESENTATION OF THE 35TH ANNUAL BOTTERMAN AWARD TO MR. GARY SAUER BY THE CHULA VISTA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION . DID YOU KNOW... ABOUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RECRUITMENT STRATEGY? Presented by Dennis Stone, Economic Development Manager. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 14) The Council will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion, unless a Councilmember, a member of the public, or City staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please jill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Resignation from Cheryl Cox, member of the Charter Review Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. B. Letter of resignation from Norma Toothman, member of the Charter Review Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with the Maddy Act. 2. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.03.020 TO DESIGNATE THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR COUNCIL ASSISTANTS, SENIOR COUNCIL ASSISTANTS AND OTHER POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL (SECOND READING) Adoption of the ordinance designates the appointing authority for Council Assistants, Senior Council Assistants and other positions in the department of Mayor and Council. This ordinance was introduced on December 5,2006. (City Attorney/Mayor) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA I) ACCEPTING $9,500,000 OF DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SECTION 108 LOAN FUNDS AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO MULTIPLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (STL303, STU04, STU05 AND STL306); AND 2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) In September 2006, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved a $9.5 million loan for use in the completion of a capital improvement project in the Castle Park area. Subsequent to the approval of a $9.5 million HUD Section 108 loan, the City must execute the necessary loan documents. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute said documents, which will provide funding for the First Avenue (Palomar to Naples), Glenhaven Way, Oxford Street (Third to Alpine) and Castle Park street improvement projects. (Acting Community Development Director) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $376,700 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 TO THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC (SDG&E) ENERGY PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Page 2 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 12, 2006 B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE 2006 APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008 (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) On September 19,2006, the Council accepted the grant and appropriated funding for the 2006 calendar year of the San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) partnership program to the 2007 Fiscal Year. Approval of this $376,700 appropriation enables the City to continue the partnership with SDG&E, residents and local businesses to reduce the amount of gas therms and electricity kilowatts consumed by the public. The total grant provides $2,193,225 over a three-year period ending December 31, 2008. (Conservation and Environmental Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC PARKWAY BETWEEN THE INTERSTATE 805 NORTHBOUND RAMPS AND BRANDYWINE AVENUE FROM 35 MPH TO 45 MPH (FIRST READING) Adoption of the ordinance establishes the speed limit based on the results of a speed survey and pursuant to the authority under Municipal Code Section 10.48.020. (Engineering Director) Staffrecommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading. 6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP AND ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 11, NEIGHBORHOOD R-18; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF FEE INTEREST GRANTED ON SAID MAP; ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS PUBLIC EASEMENTS AS GRANTED ON SAID MAP; AND VACATING CERTAIN UNNEEDED EASEMENTS Adoption of the resolution approves the final map and associated agreements for Neighborhood R-18, a subdivision of Otay Ranch Village 11. Neighborhood R-18 will consist of a 112-unit residential condominium lot and one open space lot. (Engineering Director) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS STATEWIDE TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO CONDUCT A TRANSIT SHUTTLE FEASffiILITY STUDY; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED; AND CERTIFYING THE COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS IN THE FORM OF IN-KIND SERVICES Page 3 - Council Agenda http://www.chula vistaca.gov December 12, 2006 T Grant funding would support a series of studies to determine how best to connect residential and commercial areas with local and regional transit services and future bus rapid transit services. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO ASSESS CITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR CHULA VISTA HILLS AND VISTA SQUARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED, AND CERTIFYING THE COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS The City has undertaken an effort to create a master infrastructure management program to inventory, assess, and prioritize the City's missing infrastructure. Grant funding would support the City in working with the South Bay Partnership to enhance the community input phase of this effort and support critical planning activities, such as community- based walking audits centered around the City's 37 public elementary schools. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO ASSESS CITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR LAUDERBACH AND MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED, AND CERTIFYING THE COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS The City has undertaken an effort to create a master infrastructure management program to inventory, assess, and prioritize the City's missing infrastructure. Grant funding would support the City in working with the South Bay Partnership to enhance the community input phase of this effort and support critical planning activities, such as community- based walking audits centered around the City's 37 public elementary schools. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO ASSESS CITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR HALECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED, AND CERTIFYING THE COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS The City has undertaken an effort to create a master infrastructure management program to inventory, assess, and prioritize the City's missing infrastructure. Grant funding would support the City in working with the South Bay Partnership to enhance the community input phase of this effort and support critical planning activities, such as community- based walking audits centered around the City's 37 public elementary schools. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 4 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov Decemher 12, 2006 II. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO ASSESS CITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED, AND CERTIFYING THE COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS The City has undertaken an effort to create a master infrastructure management program to inventory, assess, and prioritize the City's missing infrastructure. Grant funding would support the City in working with the South Bay Partnership to enhance the community input phase of this effort and support critical planning activities, such as community- based walking audits centered around the City's 37 public elementary schools. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 12. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $3,900 FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION AND APPROPRIATING $3,900 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES AND SERVICE BUDGET BASED UPON UNANTICIPATED REVENUES (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Police Department has been awarded a $3,900 grant from the San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation. Adoption of this resolution accepts the grant and appropriates the funds to purchase a new Prolaser hand-held speed device. (Police Chief) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 13. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $83,219 FROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, WANING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Police Department and South Bay Community Services have been working in partnership for the past 10 years providing domestic violence services to the community. Adoption of the resolution accepts a grant from the Office of Emergency Services to fund the Domestic Violence Response Team program and approve the agreement to provide services for domestic violence cases. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 5 - Council Agenda http://www .chula vistaca.gov December 12, 2006 14. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF. THE CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS) AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE REGIONAL TELEPHONE INFORMATION SYSTEM (RTIS) Adoption of the resolution maintains Chula Vista Transit's (CVT) participation in the Regional Telephone Information System (RTIS) via agreement. The service provides riders and persons throughout the region with telephone and online schedule information both on CVT and on all fixed-route transit systems operating in the County. This agreement for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 continues CVT's participation at a cost of $54,713.80 and includes automatic annual renewals through Fiscal Year 2010-2011 at a three percent annual cost increase. (Public Works Operations Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Council on any subject matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS The follOWing items have been advertised as public hearings as required by law. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 15. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC INPUT ON THE 2007/2008 FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING PRIORITIES AND APPROVAL OF THE 2005/2006 YEAR END REPORTING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, AND THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM (ESG) The purpose ofthe public hearing is to meet the City's requirement to hold a minimum of two public hearings to allow for adequate citizen participation in the allocation of federal grant funds. This item also provides a year-end report on the City's grant administration performance for the program year 2005/2006. (Acting Community Development Director) . Staff recommendation: COlmcil conduct the public hearing, and accept and file the report. Page 6 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 12, 2006 16. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTNE OWNER-OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION Adoption of the resolution allows for the collection of delinquent sewer service charges to be assessed as recorded liens upon the affected properties and ultimately placed on the property tax bills for collection. (Finance Director) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTNE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL 17. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTNE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION Adoption of the resolution allows for the collection of 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. (Finance Director) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTNE PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL ACTION ITEMS The Item listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Council and is expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on any item. please fill out a "Request to Speak'" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 18. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ACT AS THE MAYOR'S VOTING AL TERNA TE ON THE METRO COMMISSION Page 7 - Council Agenda http://www.chula vistaca.gov December 12, 2006 B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE METRO COMMISSION TO VOTE IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO'S STRATEGY FOR CONCURRENT INITIATION OF AN APPLICATION TO RENEW THE WANER AND TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR AN AGREEMENT, OR CONSENT DECREE, TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 'THE OCEAN POLLUTION REDUCTION ACT AT THE UPCOMING METRO COMMISSION MEETING This past October, City of San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department staff provided the Council with an update regarding current efforts to obtain the necessary environmental permits required for the continued operation of the Point Lorna Treatment Plant. A vote of the Metro Commission on this subject is scheduled for December 14, 2006. Adoption of the resolutions authorizes the City Manager or designee to act as the Mayor's voting alternate on the Metro Commission, and to vote in support of the City of San Diego's current strategy for concurrent initiation of the waiver application and negotiations of a consent decree at the upcoming meeting. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. OTHER BUSINESS 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 20. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Appointment of Deputy Mayor B. Continued appointment of Mayor as SANDAG representative, and appointment of alternates. C. Appointment of Metropolitan Transit System representative and alternates. 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS · Deputy Mayor McCann: Discussion of Otay Lakes Lodge Mobile Home Park CLOSED SESSION Announcements of actions taken in Closed Session shall be made available by noon on Wednesday following the Council Meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957. 7). Page 8 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 12, 2006 T 22. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Assessor Parcel No. 643-070-1000 (10 acres on the southeast comer of the future intersection of Hunte Parkway and Exploration Falls Drive) Negotiating Parties: Assistant City Manager Smith, Economic Development Director Stone, Assistant City Attorney Hull and Jed Wallace representing High Tech High Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of lease. 23. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THREATENED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B) . One case ADJOURNMENT to the Adjourned Regular Meeting on December 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. and thence to the Regular Meeting on December 19,2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings and five days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the City Clerk for specific information at (619) 691-5041 or Telecommunications Devicesfor the Deaf (TDD) at (619) 585-5655. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Page 9 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 12,2006 T