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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/02/06 Agenda I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this document on the bulletin board according tq. , r, Brown Act requirements. ~" f ~ ~ .1-2-0 SignedShlJgI Vdll_ ~- -~ ClN OF CHUIA VISTA Cheryl Cox, Mayor Rudy Ramirez, Council member Jim Thomson, Interim City Manager John McCann, Councilmember Ann Moore, City Attorney Jerry R. Rindone, Councilrnember Susan Bigelow, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Councilmember February 6, 2007 4:00 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING A DELEGATION OF VISITING FACULTY MEMBERS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL ATTACHED TO NORTHEAST NORMAL UNIVERSITY, CHANGCHUN, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA . INTRODUCTION BY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/LIBRARY DIRECTOR PALMER, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, JO ANN STORNIOLO, LIBRARY ASSOCIATE . PRESENTATION OF A DONATION TO THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY FROM QUALCOMM, INe. BY SARAH SNA VEL Y AND ALLISON KELLY . PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHRIS BOYD, CEO FOR SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER, PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 2007 AS "SMOKE-FREE SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER - AMERICAN HEART MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA" CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through II) 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 removedfor discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill 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. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2007, an Adjoumed Regular Meeting of the City Council and Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of January 9, 2007, and an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and Special Meeting of the Housing Authority of January 9, 2007. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Rindone requesting an excused absence from the Chula Vista City Council/Port Commission Meeting of January 18,2007. Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absence. B. Letter of resignation from Judy Schulenberg, member of the Nature Center Board of Trustees Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. 3. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 13M (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE TWO) (SECOND READING) Adoption of the ordinance authorizes the levy of a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 13M (Otay Ranch Village Two). This ordinance was introduced at the meeting of January 23, 2007. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 The City ofChula Vista is required by California Government Code to prepare an Annual Report on Housing Element Progress. This report covers the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year. (Acting Community Development Director) Staffrecommendation: Council accept the report. Page 2 - Council Agenda htto ://www.chulavistaca.goy February 6, 2007 5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Adoption of the agreement allows the City to participate in the San Diego Regional Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. (Acting Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. 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 OPTIONS THAT WILL ENABLE THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO BEST ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF SECONDARY W ASTEW A TER TREATMENT Adoption of the resolution authorizes the City's representative to vote in support of options that will enable the City of San Diego to best address the issue of secondary wastewater treatment. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA STATE FUNDS UNDER THE SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $288,800 FOR THE "HARBORS IDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT" B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT "HARBORS IDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRAFFIC CALMING" (TF-347), AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS OF $288,800 IN STATE FUNDS, $40,000 IN TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUNDS FOR CITY'S COST SHARE, AND $10,000 IN DEVELOPER'S REMAINING FUNDS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Adoptions of the resolutions accept the SR2S Grant Program funds and authorize the appropriation of funds to a new Capital Improvement Project, "Harborside Elementary Traffic Calming" (TF-347). This project will install raised medians, flashing beacons, and other improvements to enhance pedestrian safety adjacent to Harborside Elementary. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING CITY STAFF'S ACTION ON APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER WITH PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. TO COMPLETE THE "SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2006 (JY-065L)" PROJECT Adoption of the resolution ratifies staffs action approving a change order that resulted from unforeseen circumstances, which caused an increase in quantities for the project beyond what was anticipated during the preparation of the project specifications. (General Services Director/Public Works Director) Page 3 - Council Agenda httD ://www.thulavlstaca.1WV February 6, 2007 Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND/SDG&E ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $708,750 FROM THE SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC PARTNERSHIP GRANT FOR VARIOUS CITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, "CITY FACILITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY (GG-199)", AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS AS NECESSARY (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The City Council approved a 3-year grant agreement with San Diego Gas and Electric, which provides funding to the City for energy efficiency projects. Staff is requesting appropriation of calendar year 2006 and 2007 funding in the amount of $708,750. These funds will be used to retrofit and upgrade several City facilities with energy efficiency equipment and pay for related General Services staff costs. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE "SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA FISCAL YEAR 2007 (JY-065M)" PROJECT TO PETER'S CONCRETE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,833.50, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCIES IN THE PROJECT On January 31, 2007, the Director of General Services received sealed bids for the project, which was included in the budget to remove and replace curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways displaced by differential settling, tree roots, etc., on various City streets. Adoption of the resolution awards the bid to Peter's Concrete Company in the amount of$82,833.50. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 11.A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND A WARDING CONTRACT FOR THE "CDBG SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (STL-295)" PROJECT TO KOCH-ARMSTRONG GENERAL ENGINEERING INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,169.30 AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND ALL A V AILABLE CONTINGENCIES IN THE PROJECT B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING INTER-PROJECT TRANSFERS FROM EXISTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE "CDBG SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (STL-295)" PROJECT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Page 4 - Council Agenda hUD ://WV't'W .chulavistaca.g.ov February 6, 2007 On January 31, 2007, the General Services Director received sealed bids for the project, which was included in the budget to remove and replace curbs, gutters, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, cross gutter and driveways displaced by differential settling, tree roots, etc., on various City streets. Adoption of the resolution awards the bid to Koch- Armstong General Engineering Inc. in the amount of $154,169.30. (General Services Director) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Council/Authority on any subject matter within the Council/Authority's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council//Authorityfrom taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council/Agency/Authority may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. ACTION ITEMS The Item listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Council/Authority, and is expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. {f 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. 12. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE UPCOMING STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION FROM ADVOCATION, INe. The City's advocate in Sacramento will provide information on the recently convened state legislative session, and request input from the City Council on legislative priorities for the coming year. (City Manager) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report and provide direction to staff and to Advocation, Inc. 13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, AN AGREEMENT FOR AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL REVIEW CONSULT ANT, AND THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS, ACCORDINGLY This report approves in concept, the selection of Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) as the consultant to perform an Independent Financial review of the City of Chula Vista for a not-to-exceed cost of $40,000, and directs that the City Manager proceed with contract negotiations and execution. Adoption of the resolution amends the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 City Council Budget by transferring $40,000 from the personnel category to the supplies and services category to provide the funding for the Independent Financial Review, approves the concept of retaining EPS for the financial review, and authorizes the City Manager to proceed with negotiations with EPS. (Independent Financial Review Council Subcommittee - Mayor Cox and Councilmember Castaneda) Page 5 - Council Agenda htto:! !www.ch "Iavistaca. gov February 6, 2007 Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET TRANSFER POLICY, APPROVING, IN CONCEPT THE SELECTION OF ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS (EPS) AS THE CONSULTANT TO PERFORM AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) OTHER BUSINESS 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 15. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Report from the CVRC Subcommittee: The Subcommittee recommends referring to the CVRC consideration of removal of all City Council members from the CVRC board. B. Ratification of appointment of David Turner to the Board of Appeals and Advisors. C. Ratification of appointment of Ann Tucker to the Commission on Aging. D. Ratification of appointment of Jesse Navarro to the Safety Commission. 16. COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Councilmember Ramirez: Consideration of support of the appointment of Councilmember Castaneda to the California Coastal Commission. 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). 17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) . Three cases ADJOURNMENT The City Council to the Regular Meeting of February 13, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Page 6 - Council Agenda httn:/ /www.chulavistaca.2:0V February 6, 2007 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 Devices for the Deaf (TDD) at (619) 585-5655. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Page 7 - Council Agenda htto:/lwww.chulavistaca.QOV February 6, 2007