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Home My WebLink About2007/03/27 Agenda I declare under penalty 01 perjury that I am employed by the City 01 Chula Vista in the Office 01 the City Clerk and that I posted this ,r I document on the bulletin board according t~' I~ Actrequirements.,.-./" 2:d:~ ~ ~lfttu.....- - - - -.: . -2-3-0 Signed~ iE~~~ ClIY OF CHULA VISTA Cheryl Cox, Iv1ayor Rudy Ramirez, Councilmember John McCann, Council member Jerry R. Rindone, Council member Steve Castaneda, Councitmember Jim Thomson, Interim City Manager Ann Moore, City Attorney Susan Bigelow, City Clerk March 27, 2007 6:00 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 . OATHS OF OFFICE Ben West, Board of Appeals and Advisors Anna Marie Godinez, Child Care Commission Ron Kelley, Charter Review Commission . DID YOU KNOW......THAT IT'S YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR ENVIRONMENT, YOUR CHOICE? Presented by Erik Steenblock, Environmental Health Specialist CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 6) 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meetings of the CVRC and RDA and an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of January 25, 2007, and the Regular Meetings of the City Council of March 1,2007 and March 6, 2007. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALLEGIS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE CONTINUED OWNER'S REPRESENTATION SERVICES DURING THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVIC CENTER AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS On February 18, 2003, the Council approved an agreement with A1legis Development Services, Inc. to provide Owners' Representation services during the design and construction of the Civic Center and related improvements. Adoption of the resolution extends the agreement to be consistent with the extension of the time frame for completion of the Civic Center Project. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE "BUS SHELTERS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (STL- 312)" PROJECT TO A.B. HASHMI, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,480, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT On February 28, 2007, the General Services Director received sealed bids for this project. The project includes installing open bus shelters and other associated work at ten different bus stop locations within the City of Chula Vista. It also includes all labor, materials, bus shelter structures, equipment, transportation, traffic control, removal and disposal of existing improvements, and protection and restoration of existing improvements. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A $100,000 GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (CIWMB) TIRE DERIVED PRODUCT GRANT PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, "RUBBERIZED MULCH-CITYWIDE" (PR-296), AND APPROPRIATING $100,000 IN GRANT FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The City has been awarded a grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board State Tire Derived Product Grants Program to help meet project costs associated with the Rubberized Mulch-Citywide project. The project will provide material for use in landscaping and weed abatement around city-owned facilities, and provide an environmentally friendly alternative to the wood-based products currently in use. (Public Works Operations Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov March 27, 2007 5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE "CDBG SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (STL-295)" PROJECT On February 6, 2007, the Council approved a resolution, which accepted bids and awarded the contract to Koch-Armstrong General Engineering, Inc., and authorized the Public Works Operations Director to expend all available contingencies in the project. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the Public Works Operations Director to also expend all available funds in the project to complete the additional Supplemental List B items of the contract. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF AN ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER POSITION IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 TO ESTABLISH THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (FIRST READING) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Given the recent departure of two Assistant City Managers and the critical importance of several high profile and complex City economic development projects currently underway, particularly the Gaylord negotiations and other proposed Bayfront development and the University Project, internal staffing changes are being recommended to facilitate a seamless continuation of these proj ects in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. (Interim City Manager) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and place the ordinance on first reading. 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//Authority from 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. Page 3 - Council Agenda hllp:/ Iwww.chulavistaca.gov March 27, 2007 BOARD AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS 7. Report from the Ethics Commission regarding proposed modifications to the ethics code. 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. 8. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING 124-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 307 ORANGE AVENUE TO 124 CONDOMINIUM UNITS FOR INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP (APPLICANT: WGA ORANGE AVENUE L.P.) Staff recommendation: Council cancel the public hearing. (Planning and Building Director) 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. 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. 9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF COMPETITIVE GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2007-2008 Each year the Council is presented with numerous requests to approve the filing of competitive grant applications to help fund City projects. At this time, a number of grants have been identified for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008 that can potentially support various City projects. At Council's request, a summary of those grants is presented. The summary does not include legislative appropriation grants or formula/allocation grants. (Assistant City Manager/Library Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE "PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF COMPETITIVE GRANTS" FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTSEEKING DURING FISCAL YEARS 2007 AND 2008 OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS Page 4 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov March 27, 2007 11. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Ratification of the appointment of Daniel Linder to the Library Board of Trustees. B. Ratification of the appointment of Shirley Linder to the Library Board of Trustees. C. Ratification of the appointment of Georgie Stillman to the Library Board of Trustees. D. Consideration of adoption of a Resolution declaring the City Council's concern for the health care of Chula Vista's residents if the UCSD New Vision for Healthcare Plan is implemented, and expressing a desire that UCSD maintain acute-care hospital beds in its Hillcrest location. Mayor's recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS 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). 13. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager 14. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6(a) Unrepresented employee: City Manager 15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) A. Concerned Citizens v. City ofChula Vista, Case No. GIC 862773; and B. JC Towing v. City ofChula Vista, Case No. OlC 869143 16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) A. One Case ADJOURNMENT to the Regular Meeting of April 3, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Page 5 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov March 27, 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 6 - Council Agenda htto :/lwww.chulavistaca.!WV March 27, 2007