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CIlY OF
CHULA VISTA
Cheryl Cox, Mayor
Rudy Ramirez, Councilmember Jim Thomson, Interim City Manager
John McCann, Councilmember Ann Moore, City Attorney
Jerry R. Rindone, Council member Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
Steve Castaneda, Councilmember
April 17, 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
Terry Jensen, Veterans Advisory Commission
. PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX OF A PROCLAMATION DECLARING
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICE RESERVE AND
MOUNTED OFFICER DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items I through 9)
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 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 Special Meetings of March 8 and March 22, 2007,
and the Regular Meetings of March 13 and 20, 2007.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Memorandum from Councilmember Castaneda requesting an excused absence
from the Adjourned Regular Meeting of AprilS, 2007.
Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
B. Letter of resignation from JeffJustus, member of the Design Review Committee.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post
the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements.
3. There was no item 3.
4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING VARIOUS DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,453 TO THE
ANIMAL CARE FACILITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID DONATED FUNDS
(4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The Animal Care Facility has received various donations in the amount of $2,453 from
various donors from November 2006 thru February 2007. The donations will be used to
purchase medical and laboratory supplies as needed to provide veterinary care. (General
Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR
THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 FOR
PROJECTS OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THAT UTILIZE FEDERAL
HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDS
B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR
THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2006 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 FOR
PROJECTS OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THAT UTILIZE FEDERAL
HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDS
All local agencies receiving federally assisted funds from the Federal Highway
Administration are required to submit a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.
The Program is designed to allow contractors/consultants owned and controlled by
minorities, women and other socially and economically disadvantaged persons to have
the opportunity to bid and work on projects funded by the Federal Highway
Administration. (General Services Director)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING $7,500 FROM THE FIT FOR LIFE GRANT AND APPROPRIATING
$3,750 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT BUDGET (4/5THS
VOTE REQUIRED)
The Library recently received a one-time grant award from MetLife Foundation and
Libraries for the Future in the amount of$7,500, which will be used to develop a program
called "Seek & Be Fit", a community-wide effort that encourages dialogue and action
among teens and families on the issues of juvenile obesity, nutrition, and fitness. Only
$3,750 will be appropriated for fiscal year 2007 and the remainder will be included in the
Fiscal Year 2008 budget. (Assistant City Manager/Library Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA'S CORRECTIONS STANDARD AUTHORITY "STANDARDS AND
TRAINING FOR CORRECTIONS" PROGRAM
Adoption of the resolution authorizes the Police Department to participate in the State of
California, Standards and Training for Corrections program. (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
SERVICE BUDGET TO ADD UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE BASED UPON UNANTICIPATED
REVENUES (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS (FIRST READING) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The California Border Alliance Group (CBAG) is requesting the addition of two new
positions, CBAG Microcomputer Specialist and CBAG Lead Programmer Analyst, and
the addition of an additional CBAG Program Manager. All positions will be fully funded
through the Southwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area with an additional 3%
administrative fee paid to the City for the payroll and benefits administration. (Police
Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and place the ordinance on first
reading.
9. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 17.24.040
THROUGH 17.24.050, AND ADDING SECTION 17.24.060 REGARDING NOISY
AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT (FIRST READING)
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B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.14, SECTIONS
9.14.010 THROUGH 9.14.070 RELATING TO MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR
MINORS TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND FOR PERSONS TO
HOST, PERMIT, OR ALLOW GATHERINGS WHERE MINORS ARE CONSUMING
ALCOHOL BEVERAGES (FIRST READING)
Loud party calls to the police from citizens have increased steadily as the City has grown.
Chula Vista's current municipal code dealing with noisy and disorderly conduct does not
provide officers with the necessary tools, citations, and cost recovery, to deal with this
growing problem. Additionally, the most frequent sources of alcohol for college students
and adolescents include family members, friends, adult purchasers, and parties. Social
host liability laws send a clear message that adults have a responsibility in the way they
manage their homes or other premises under their control to prevent underage drinking
parties and their consequences. Amending Titles 9 and 17 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code by adopting these ordinances will assist the Police Department and City staff with
enforcement.
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinances 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.
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.
10. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE
RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF
DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR
COLLECTION
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 13.14.150 allows 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:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS
RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED
PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT
CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION
II. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON
THE RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT
OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR
COLLECTION
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 8.24 allows 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 DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS
RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT
REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION
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.
12.A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AT
LAUDERBACH NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) "LAUDERBACH PARK IMPROVEMENTS (CIP
NO. PR295)", APPROPRIATING STATE RECREATION GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $114,020 (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING AN INTERPROJECT TRANSFER FROM EXISTING CIP
"WESTERN CHULA VISTA INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PROGRAM (CIP
NO. GGl88)" TO PR295 IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,980 AS NECESSARY TO
FULLY FUND THE PROJECT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
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Lauderbach Neighborhood Park was added to the City park system as part of the
Montgomery Annexation in 1985. The Boys and Girls Club of Chula Vista leases the
recreation building located within the park and uses the field and tot lots for its members.
Lauderbach Park is also the meeting place for an active senior citizen group that meets on
a weekly basis. As is the case in most City Neighborhood Parks, there is no public
restroom. Adoption of the resolution will create a capital improvement project that will
add a restroom, fenced area, and security lighting. (Public Works Operations Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
13. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATION OF SUFFICIENCY OF
AN INITIATIVE PETITION REGARDING ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT
LIMITS
An initiative petition regarding allowable building height limits in certain areas of the
City was filed with the City Clerk on February 21, 2007. The required number of valid
signatures needed was 8,985 (ten percent of the voters of the City, which was 89,849
according to the Registrar of Voters' official report to the Secretary of State on
September 8, 2006). The Registrar of Voters examined the signatures on the petition, and
found them to be sufficient. Elections Code Sections 9211 and 9114 require the City
Clerk to certify the results of the examination to the City Council. Adoption of the
resolution accepts certification of the sufficiency of the petition. (City Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolution and select option A, B, or
C:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING THE CERTIFICATION OF SUFFICIENCY OF AN INITIATIVE
PETITION REGARDING ALLOW ABLE BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITS
A. Direct staff to place the ordinance, as proposed by the proponents, without
alteration, on a Council agenda for adoption within ten days; or
B. Direct staff to prepare a resolution for Council adoption placing the
ordinance on the ballot at the next regular municipal election (June 3,
2008); or
C. Order a report pursuant to Elections Code Section 9212, to be presented to
Council within 30 days [If this option is chosen, when the report is
presented to the Council, it shall either adopt the ordinance within ten days
or order an election to be held at the next regular municipal election (June
3,2008)].
OTHER BUSINESS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
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15. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
BY CONSULTANT ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS
On February 6, 2007, the City Council approved the selection of Economic & Planning
Systems as the consultant to perform an independent financial review of the City of
Chula Vista. The financial report is being presented for review and discussion.
(Independent Financial Review Council Subcommittee - Mayor Cox and Councilmember
Castaneda)
16. 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).
17. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957(b)(I)
Title: City Manager
18. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE 54957.6(a)
Unrepresented employee:
City Manager
19. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
A. Four Cases
ADJOURNMENT to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 19,2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Chula Vista Police Department, Community Room, 315 Fourth Avenue,
and thence to the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers
In compliance with the
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTION
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.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 8, 2007
6:00 P.M.
A special meeting of the City Council of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
Mayor Cox announced that Closed Session would not be held. The following items were not
discussed, and no action was taken:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor
Cox
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Moore, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (b) OF
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
Five cases
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957(b)(l)
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE 54957.6(a)
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
At 6:16 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and
Redevelopment Agency to their regular meetings on March 13,2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 22, 2007
6:00 P.M.
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was convened at 9:58 p.m., in
the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
Mayor Cox announced that Closed Session would not be held. The following items were not
discussed, and no action was taken:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor
Cox
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSIONS
I. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE 54957.6(a)
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
At 9:59 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to an adjourned regular meeting on March 26,
2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 13, 2007
6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:01
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone (arrived at
6:02 p.m.), and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Moore, Senior Deputy City
Clerk Peoples, and Records Manager Pharis
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. OATHS OF OFFICE
Mary Helvie, Commission on Aging
Russ Hall, Growth Management Oversight Commission
Nancy Mulcahy, International Friendship Commission
Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples administered the oaths of office to Mary Helvie and Russ Hall,
and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented them with certificates of appointment. Ms. Mulcahy was
not present, as she was administered her oath of office prior to the meeting.
DID YOU KNOW...THE LIBRARY HAS A NEW LOGO? Presented by Jeri Gulbransen.
Library Community Relations Manager Gulbransen introduced the new logo for the Library.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items I through 2)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-058, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION
PROCESS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, MARION B. BORG ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND MCMILLIN
OTAY RANCH, LLC, FOR MANAGING AND PROCESSING OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EASTERN URBAN
CENTER (EUC) SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
Through December 2006, Marion B. Borg provided professional services for managing
and processing multiple sectional planning area (SPA) plans under a two-party contract
as an extension of staff. Adoption of the resolution approves a three-party agreement,
which supercedes the prior two-party agreement with the City. The consulting services
will be dedicated to the Eastern Urban Center SPA plan environmental impact report
through the entitlement process. (Planning and Building Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-059, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A 120-DA Y EXTENSION TO THE
DEFERRAL OF THE PORTION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN
UPDATE COMPRISED OF FUTURE VILLAGES 8, 9, 10lUNIVERSITY AREA OF
OT A Y RANCH
On December 13, 2005, the City Council approved the City's comprehensive General
Plan update with the exception of the area comprised of Villages 8, 9 and 10lUniversity
area within Otay Ranch. This area was deferred for a period of 120 days and has been
deferred three additional times, with a current expiration date of March 14, 2007.
Adoption of the resolution extends the deferral period for an additional 120 days to allow
staff to work with the two property owners to reach a mutual agreement on a land plan
and bring the matter to a satisfactory conclusion. (Planning and Building Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staffs recommendations and
offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember
McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Neil Patton, son of the late Ben Patton, thanked the Mayor and Council for their dedication of the
March 6, 2007 meeting in honor of his father.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 2007-2008 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM
(ESG), AND THE AMERICAN DREAM DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM
The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit public input on the use of federal grant
program funds, as well as to provide the Council with staff funding recommendations.
(Acting Community Development Director)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing, and Acting Community Development Director Hix
introduced the item.
Councilmember Castaneda stated that at a recent League of California Cities Conference, he
attended a meeting with Steny Hoyer, the House of Representatives Majority Leader, who spoke
regarding what is occurring with CDBG funding in the new fiscal budget, making it clear that
there could be further cuts. Councilmember Castaneda asked staff and the City's Legislative
Analyst to obtain background information on this topic; bring it back to the Council in a week or
two for a formal position; and to make sure that our representatives know that the City wants to
maintain and increase the level of CDBG funding received for our community.
Housing Manager Mills, assisted by Senior Community Development Specialist Davis, presented
the staff report and responded to questions.
The following persons spoke in support of their organizations and or specific project requests:
Tony de los Santos, Chula Vista resident, Family Health Centers of San Diego
Maurico Torre, Chula Vista resident, South Bay Community Services
Kathryn Lembo, San Diego resident, South Bay Community Services
Paul Hernandez and Monica Ruiz, Chula Vista residents, MAAC Project
Lisa Kramer, San Diego resident, Charles Cheneweth Foundation
Bob White, Chula Vista resident, Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation
Daniel Juvan Pulido, Chula Vista resident, Southwestern College
Robert Valerio, Chula Vista resident, Southwestern College
Diane Branman, Chula Vista resident, Southwestern College
Sherilyn Salahudden, Chula Vista resident, Southwestern College
Darlene Poisson, Chula Vista resident, Southwestern College
Dr. James Johnson, Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego
Rosemary Johnston, San Diego resident, Interfaith Shelter Network
Mary Jo Buettner, Chula Vista resident, Chula Vista Community Collaborative
Elizabeth Bacon, San Diego resident, Southwestern College
Earl Jentz, Chula Vista resident, Southwest Civic Association, provided a handout, spoke
regarding a sidewalk survey his group was conducting, and lobbied for CDBG funds for
infrastructure in southwest Chula Vista.
Teresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, Southwest Civic Association, addressed the Council
regarding infrastructure needs in southwest Chula Vista and the need to identify additional
funding mechanisms.
Councilmember Castaneda spoke regarding a conversation with Congressman Bob Filner, who
committed support in seeking funding for a southwestern Chula Vista community plan.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Ramirez asked staff to provide a graphic representation of priorities at the
second meeting in April. He asked how funding decisions were made, and Housing Manager
Mills explained the process.
Mayor Cox asked Ms. Mills to provide Councilmember Ramirez with program overvIew
information prior to the April meeting. She then reopened the public hearing.
Penny Bollinger, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of keeping funding for the Castle Park
improvement proj ect as apriority.
Derrick Dudley, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of funding for the Castle Park project.
Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
Councilmember McCann spoke regarding the need for collaboration among applicants who offer
similar services. He also mentioned the prior use of a citizens' committee to review the requests
and made recommendations to the Council, suggesting that such a committee be reinstated in the
future.
Housing Manager Mills stated for the record that CDBG funds could not be used for repair or
maintenance projects.
Councilmember McCann then stated that a funding mechanism was needed, and revitalization
would provide the necessary funds to enhance the community.
Councilmember Ramirez asked that additional funding mechanisms for infrastructure needs be
explored. He also asked how much redevelopment in the southwest has contributed to
infrastructure in that area. Acting Community Development Director Hix responded that
development would eventually contribute to tax increment.
Interim City Manager Thomson stated that infrastructure would be the topic for the Council
workshop scheduled for April 5, 2007. Included will be a citywide infrastructure inventory,
including missing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, and various alternative-funding mechanisms.
Deputy Mayor Rindone asked that the report be presented in its prior format, with tabs and
corresponding numbers, to provide easier access to information during presentations. He also
asked that it be prepared on lighter colored paper for easier viewing. He then asked how
candidates were selected for the American down payment program and expressed the need to
ensure equal opportunities and a fair process. He stated that the three fundamental principles
previously established by the Council for distributing CDBG funds were (1) primary service to
residents of Chula Vista, (2) to not create a dependency on CDBG funds, and (3) encourage
collaboration among requesting organizations. He then confirmed that under the Emergency
Shelter Grant category, the Interfaith Shelter Network funds were specifically for use within
Chula Vista. He then asked that staff include in the April report the percentage of funding each
proposal provide that is exclusively for Chula Vista residents and specific or new services that
are needed in the community but not presently provided.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
Councilmember Castaneda confirmed that those who spoke in support of the van for
Southwestern College had not approached the other cities in the district, and he encouraged them
to pursue a collaborative effort.
Mayor Cox commended staff for doing an extraordinary job in making sure that the use of
Housing and Urban Development funds followed federal regulations. She also suggested that
local service groups be considered for providing a community perspective of the applications to
the Council.
Deputy Mayor Rindone asked that a workshop be held next year to discuss the CDBG guiding
principles and provide assistance to staff.
OTHER BUSINESS
4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A.
Ratification of appointment of Egbert Oostburg to the Charter Review
Commission.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Egbert Oostberg to the Charter
Review Commission. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
B. Update from Chargers Relocation Council Subcommittee (Mayor
CoxlCouncilmember McCann)
Mayor Cox introduced the item, noting that Mark Fabiani, representing the Chargers, had
attended the First Friday Breakfast meeting. She then deferred to Councilmember McCann for
the update.
Councilmember McCann stated that the 12-week study funded by the Chargers to look at
stadium sites throughout the City was at the half-way point. Staff met twice with the consultant,
Cooper-Robertson, and Charger representative Mark Fabiani. Site criteria were developed, and
parcel size, land use compatibility, and infrastructure were looked at. Staff and the team
consultant conducted field visits of the various sites, and the consultants provided information on
various stadiums and accompanying uses from around the country. One of the guiding principles
was to look at something that would be part of the community, not apart from the community.
The background information included a review of the environmental issues, multiple species
preservation, and topology. Currently, the consultant has narrowed the search to two sites in
eastern Chula Vista and two sites in western Chula Vista. The consultant is analyzing the mass
transit and other modes of transportation for ease of ingress and egress and community impacts
on game day. They have also been looking at parking situations and are doing further detailed
analysis on the sites. The final report is due to the Council at the end of April. When the report
is concluded, the next steps will be to determine the Chargers' interest in moving forward and to
talk to landowners for the designated sites and gauge their interest in moving forward, as well.
The Council will then consider the next steps in a public forum in order to gain as much public
input as possible. He encouraged members ofthe public to contact him.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
Mayor Cox clarified for Councilmember Ramirez that the Council subcommittee did not produce
minutes.
Deputy Mayor Rindone said he understood Mr. Fabiani to say that the Chargers had hoped to get
down to one site. He asked Councilmember McCann if that was correct. Councilmember
McCann said he understood the comment by Mr. Fabiani to be that they would be lucky to get
one viable site.
C. Update from South Bay Power Plant Council Subcommittee (Mayor
CoxlCouncilmember Castaneda)
Mayor Cox introduced the report, stating that the January 18, 2007 joint Council/Port
Commission workshop was to discuss plans to have a non-water-cooled replacement plant on the
bayfront. At that point, SDG&E indicated it did not require base load power on the bayfront and
would not purchase base load power from LS Power. One of the documents in the Council
packet was the Megawatt Daily, in which SDG&E corrected its statement, saying it would
welcome the participation and applications of LS Power and other generators.
Mayor Cox further reported that the Council held a meeting on February 20, 2007 regarding the
dismantling of the power plant, which led to a follow-up meeting on March 5, 2007 of the
subcommittee, LS Power, SDG&E, Port Commissioner Najera, and Port and City staff. At that
meeting, discussion was held on the transition the City was interested in making from bayfront
generation to off-bayfront generation; the rationale used was that the air-cooled plant did not
require a waterfront location and SDG&E's comment that no replacement power plant would be
needed. LS Power indicated that the bayfront location was the best location for a replacement
plant and reminded the City of the three conditions to remove RMR (Reliability Must Run)
status. SDG&E concurred with LS Power's comment that the bayfront was a good, if not the
best, location for a replacement plant. The Port Commissioners subsequently discussed the
City's request and reached a conclusion. A copy of the Port District agenda item, and also a
letter from SDG&E, were included in the Council packet summarizing the meeting held with LS
Power, the Council subcommittee and Port staff. The Port Commissioners' action was to follow
the City's leadership and continue to look for a non-bayfront location for replacement
generation. The Mayor stated that she had gone to Sacramento to visit the Public Utilities
Commission last week; and Councilmember Castaneda and Environmental Services Director
Meacham would be going to Sacramento on Friday. They are still working on scheduling a
meeting with the independent operators. Finally, the second workshop would be held on
Monday, March 26, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Castaneda thanked the Mayor for her report. He said he had intended to attend
the Port Commissioners' meeting on his return from the League Conference, but then received
word that the Commissioners had acted swiftly and heeded the words of the Council.
Mayor Cox thanked Environmental Services Director Meacham for all his assistance.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
6. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Castaneda reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities
Conference in Washington D.C.. He also stated that he would join San Diego City
Councilmember Ben Husso, a number of representatives from the Regional Energy Office and
the Home Depot Foundation, and Michael Meacham and his staff for an inaugural tree planting
event. He provided the phone number for ChuIa Vista residents interested in picking up five free
shade trees. Councilmember Castaneda then requested assistance with the separation of Council
budgets and the new paperwork required. Mayor Cox offered the assistance of Executive
Secretary Flores. Councilmember Castaneda asked staff to look at "earth friendly parking
incentives" to encourage people to drive fuel-efficient vehicles by allowing them to park at City
parking meters at no charge. He also asked staff to provide a full accounting at the April
infrastructure workshop on money generated by and put back into the southwest area. Finally,
he asked for an accounting of costs of City staff and outside attorneys that were expended on the
Jade Bay situation.
Councilmember McCann stated he would provide his Chargers relocation subcommittee report
to the Councilmembers and public.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:44 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the meeting, and the Council convened in Closed Session at
9:00 p.m..
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (b) OF
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
Two cases
Only one case was discussed, and no reportable action was taken on the case.
8. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957(b)(l)
Title: City Manager
No reportable action was taken on this item.
9. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE 54957.6(a)
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
No reportable action was taken on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:50 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the regular meeting on March 20, 2007 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ('-{? ~ ~ ~
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 20, 2007
6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:0 I
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor
Cox
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, Senior Assistant City Attorney Marshall,
City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. OATHS OF OFFICE
Egbert Oostburg, Charter Review Commission
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Egbert Oostburg, and Deputy Mayor
Rindone presented him with a certificate of appointment.
. PRESENTATION BY SCOTT SMITH AND NADINE SILVA FROM FIREMAN'S
FUND INSURANCE COMPANY AND BOB MCALISTER OF BARNEY AND
BARNEY LLC, OF AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,480 FOR
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT TO DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF JIM GEERING
Deputy Fire Chief Geering expressed thanks and appreciation on behalf of the Fire Department
for the grant funding. Mr. McAlister, representing Bamey and Barney LLC, and Randolph
Regner, representing Fireman's Fund Insurance, then presented Chief Geering and Fire
personnel with a check in the amount of $12,480.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items I through 4)
With reference to Item 4, Deputy Mayor Rindone requested confirmation that Council's approval
of the staff recommendation would authorize the Director of Public Works Operations to
approve change orders for the project of up to a cap of $294,000. General Services Director
Griffin responded affirmatively. Deputy Mayor Rindone then requested that the cap amount
being requested for similar projects in the future be indicated in staff reports.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-060, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AN A WARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,480,
AND APPROPRIATING SAID AWARD FUNDS
The Fire Department received an award in the amount of $12,480 from the Fireman's
Fund Insurance Company. The award was made to support the Department's fire
suppression function and will be used to purchase equipment. (Fire Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meetings of January 23, 2007, February 6,
2007 and February 20, 2007, and the Special Meetings of February 27, 2007 and March
1,2007.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-061, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) REGARDING THE 1-
80S/OLYMPIC PARKWAY-ORANGE AVENUE INTERCHANGE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SECOND AMENDMENT
The Council approved a cooperative agreement with the California Department of
Transportation to make roadway improvements related to the I-80S Interchange at East
Orange Avenue/Olympic Parkway within state right-of-way. Adoption of the resolution
amends the agreement to modifY the landscape maintenance period from 36 months to 20
months. (City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-062, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
THE "OT A Y LAKES ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FROM ALLEN
SCHOOL LANE TO SURREY DRIVE AND PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ON
OT A Y LAKES ROAD FROM BONITA ROAD TO RIDGEBACK ROAD (STL-286),"
PROJECT TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,474,864, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCIES IN
THE PROJECT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-063, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING PROPOSITION 42 TRAFFIC
CONGESTION RELIEF FUNDS TO THE "OTAY LAKES ROAD SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS FROM ALLEN SCHOOL LANE TO SURREY DRIVE AND
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ON OT A Y LAKES ROAD FROM BONITA ROAD
TO RIDGEBACK ROAD (STL-286)" PROJECT FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND
BALANCE, AND AUTHORIZING INTERPROJECT TRANSFERS FROM EXISTING
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS "CASTLE PARK ELEMENTARY
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (STL-287)" AND "STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION
ALONG OTAY LAKES ROAD AND BONITA (TF-286)" TO STL-286 AS
NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On March 7, 2007, the General Services Director received sealed bids for this project.
The project consists of removal and replacement of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and
driveways displaced by differential settling such as tree roots, sidewalk installation, and
retaining wall installation along Otay Lakes Road (Allen School Lane to Surrey Drive),
and pavement rehabilitation along Otay Lakes Road (Bonita Road to Ridgeback Road).
(General Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staff s recommendations and offered
the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember McCarm
seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
5. CONSIDERATION OF REVISION TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT TO
ALLOW AFFORDABLE UNITS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AS RENTAL
HOUSING, AND CONSIDERATION OF PROVISION OF FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
Since the execution of the existing affordable housing agreement, the master developer
has requested that the City consider revising the agreement to allow the affordable units
for low-income households as rental housing. Chelsea Investment Corporation (CIC)
was selected by the master developer to pursue development of the affordable rental
housing and has requested consideration of financial assistance. (Acting Community
Development Director)
Assistant Director of Community Development Hix and Housing Manager Mills presented the
report on the proposed affordable rental units.
Mayor Cox and Councilmember Castaneda spoke in support ofthe proposed agreement.
Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of the proposed agreement and expressed his interest
in creating a balanced community in line with the Housing Element. He encouraged staff to
work with the applicant to explore affordable housing opportunities for the future.
Deputy Mayor Rindone indicated his pleasure with the report, which illustrated good steps the
City is undertaking by creating established and balanced communities.
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ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to direct staff to bring back the amendment to
the affordable housing regulatory agreement and offered Resolution No. 2007-
064, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-064, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONDITIONALLY
APPROVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUBJECT TO FUTURE
APPROPRIATION FROM THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
(HOME) PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $920,000
TO CHELSEA INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED 92-UNIT AFFORDABLE
RENTAL COMMUNITY, KNOWN AS THE LANDINGS AT
WINDING WALK
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Interim City Manager Thomson announced that the second energy workshop was scheduled for
March 26, 2007, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
7. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A.
ACTION:
B.
ACTION:
C.
ACTION:
Ratification of the appointment of Ben West to the Board of Appeals and
Advisors.
Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Ben West to the Board of Appeals
and Advisors. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
Ratification of the appoint of Anna Marie Godinez to the Child Care Commission.
Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Anna Marie Godinez to the Child
Care Commission. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried
5-0.
Ratification of the appointment of Ron Kelley to the Charter Review
Commission.
Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Ron Kelley to the Charter Review
Commission. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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D. Appointment of an ad hoc committee to review the Campaign Contribution
Ordinance.
Mayor Cox recommended the formation of an ad hoc committee to review the campaign
contribution ordinance. She suggested that the committee include one member each from the
previous ad hoc committee, the Charter Review Commission and the Board of Ethics. She stated
that former Councilmember John Moot, who served on the original ad hoc committee, has agreed
to serve, if the Council so desires. She also mentioned that committee meetings would be
conducted in public..
Councilmember Ramirez stated that he would like to add boundaries to the ad hoc committee to
focus on implementation of the ordinance and limit discussions on increasing campaign
contribution limits, allowing others besides individuals to contribute to candidates, or on
anything else that would expand the ordinance.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve the recommendations of Mayor Cox to
appoint former Councilmember John Moot to the proposed ad hoc committee and
to direct Interim City Manager Thomson to work with the liaisons to the Charter
Review Commission and Board of Ethics to elect a representative.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann directed staff to perform a comprehensive review of the City's
executive severance policy, flexibility within the severance package, and the City Manager's
authority and ability to change the specifics of the severance package.
Councilmember Ramirez also asked Interim City Manager Thomson to explore in the future the
possibility of conducting a selection process for executives, as opposed to making direct
appointments.
CLOSED SESSION
9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (b) OF
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
One case
No reportable action was taken on this item.
10. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957(b)(I)
Title: City Manager
No reportable action was taken on this item.
11. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE 54957.6(a)
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
No reportable action was taken on this item.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 9:00 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to an adjourned regular meeting on March 22,
2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, thence to an adjourned regular meeting on March 26,
2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and thence to the regular meeting of March 27, 2007
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Councilmember Steve Castaneda
City Of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, Ca 91910
ellY OF 619.691.5044 - 619.476.5379 Fax
CHUlA VISTA
MEMO
Monday, April 09, 2007
TO:
Mayor and City Councilmembers
cc:
City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney
RE:
Councilmember Steve Cas
FROM:
Absence from Office
I request to be excused from the City Council Workshop of April 5, 2007. Thank you.
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April 4, 2007
Luis Hernandez
Planning Department
City ofChula Vista
Dear Luis Hernandez and DRC Board Members,
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the City ofChula Vista in the Capacity of Design
Review Board Member for the past 10 months. It has been a great learning experience. 1
have enjoyed working with all of you in the betterment of our community.
Unfortunately, 1 must step down from this position due to extenuating personal and
family obligations at this time, therefore 1 am submitting my resignation effective the
Month of March, 2007.
Sincerely,
Jeff Justus
Design Review Board Member
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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4/17/07, Item Lf
SUBMITTED BY:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING VARIOUS DONATIONS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,453 TO THE ANIMAL CARE FACILITY AND
APPROPRIATING SAID DONATED FUNDS
DIRECTOROFGENERALS~CES~~
INTERIM CITY MANAGER 'J/
4/5THS VOTE: YES [8] NO 0
ITEM TITLE:
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND
The Animal Care Facility (ACF) has received various donations in the amount of $2,453 from various
donors from November 2006 thru February 2007. The donations will be used to purchase medical and
laboratory supplies, microchips and cat carriers as needed to provide veterinary care.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt resolution accepting various donations in the amount of $2,453 to the Animal Care Facility
and amend the FY07 General Services, Services & Supplies Animal Care Facility budget to appropriate
said donated funds.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Animal Care Facility has received various donations totaling $2,453. The Animal Care Facility is
committed to providing prompt and necessary veterinary care to animals, thus the funds will be used to
purchase necessary medical and laboratory supplies, microchips and cat carriers for the Facility.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific
and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not
applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no net impact to the General Fund. These purchases will be funded by the acceptance of said
donated funds and appropriating it to the FY07 Services & Supplies ACF budget.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by: Merce LeClair, Sr. Management Analyst, General Services Dept.
J:\General Services\GS Administration\Council Agenda\ACF\FY07\V4"i.c.ttf Donations 110606 thru 022807.doc
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING V ARlOUS DONA TroNS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,453 TO THE ANIMAL CARE FACILITY
AND APPROPRIATING SAID DONATED FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Animal Care Facility has received various donations totaling $2,453
from various donors from November 2006 thru February 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Animal Care Facility is committed to providing prompt and necessary
veterinary care to animals, thus the funds will be used to purchase necessary medical and
laboratory supplies, microchips and cat carriers for the Facility.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council adopt the resolution
accepting various donations in the amount of $2,453 to the Animal Care Facility and amend the
FY07 General Services, Services & Supplies Animal Care Facility budget to appropriate said
donated funds.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Jack Griffin
Director of General Services
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AGENDA STATEMENT
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
4/17/07, Item~
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DISADVANTAGED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF
OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 FOR
PROJECTS OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THAT UTILIZE
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDS
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DISADVANTAGED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF
OCTOBER 1, 2006 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 FOR
PROJECTS OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THAT UTILIZE
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDS
DIRECTOR OF GENERAL S~ICES '~;}J.J-.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER f!
4/STHS VOTE: YES D NO [g]
BACKGROUND
All local agencies receiving federally assisted funds from the Federal Highway Administration are
required to submit a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. The Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Program is designed to allow contractors/consultants owned and controlled by minorities,
women and other socially and economically disadvantaged persons to have the opportunity to bid
and work on projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve the resolutions accepting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Program for the period of October I, 2005 through September 30, 2006 and for the period of
October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 for City of Chula Vista projects utilizing Federal
Highway Administration funding.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
General
On September 21, 2004 City Council approved Resolution No. 2004-301 accepting the
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program for the period of October 1, 2004 through
September 30, 2005. The goals for the program have been revised and some modifications were
made to the pro gram itself.
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program is a Federal program operating under
the guidance of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). A new Federal
regulation, Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26 (49 CFR 26) that governs the DBE
Program became effective March 4, 1999; since then, the City of Chula Vista has complied every
year with the DOT's regulations. Caltrans has been entrusted with local agency oversight
responsibility for DBE implementation and shall administer the Federal aid highway funds from
Federal Highway Administration (FHW A) programs. City staff has worked closely with Caltrans
in preparing this program.
The overall goal of the DBE Program is to ensure that contractor/consultant businesses owned
and controlled by minorities, women and other socially and economically disadvantaged persons
have the opportunity to bid and work on projects funded by FHW A.
It is the policy of the City of Chula Vista to ensure that DBEs have an equal opportunity to
receive and participate on DOT-funded projects. It is the goal of the DBE Program to
accomplish the following:
1. Ensure non-discrimination in the award and administration of DOT assisted contracts.
2. Create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly with DOT -assisted
contracts.
3. Ensure that their annual overall DBE Participation percentage is narrowly tailored, in
accordance with applicable law.
4. Ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR, Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted
to participate as DBEs.
5. Help remove barriers to the participation ofDBEs in DOT assisted contracts.
6. Assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place
outside the DBE Program.
City ofChula Vista DBE Program Annual Anticipation DBE Participation Level (AADPL)
As part of the DBE Program, the City of Chula Vista is required to calculate the Annual
Anticipation DBE Participation Level (AADPL) in DOT assisted contracts. The AADPL is
defmed as a percentage of DBE participation on all Federal aid highway funds expended on
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FHW A assisted contracts in the upcoming fiscal year. The City of Chula Vista's AADPL for
2005/2006 was calculated to be 8.73% and for 2006/2007 was calculated to be 7.60%.
The AADPL is a two-step process as described in 49 CFR, Part 26, Section 26.45. Step 1 is to
determine a base figure percentage. The base figure was determined by researching the
availability of DBEs that are ready, willing and able DBEs in San Diego County from our DBE
directory. Using the Census Bureau's County Business Pattern (CBP) database, determine the
number of all ready, willing and able businesses available in San Diego County that perform
work in the same Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes. Divide the number ofDBEs by
the number of all businesses to derive a base figure for the relative availability of DBEs in San
Diego County. Once a base percentage figure was determined, Step 2 consisted of adjusting the
overall goal either up or down based on the availability of DBEs in the local market.
Citv of Chula Vista DBE Program Updates
Updates to the DBE program include:
. Item VI: Luis A. Labrada, Associate Civil Engineer has replaced Sandra Hernandez,
Associate Engineer as the DBE Liaison Officer of the City of Chula Vista.
· Jack Griffin, Director of General Services has replaced Cliff Swanson, Director of
Engineering as the person authorized to approve the Program.
The City of Chula Vista has published a Public Notice, announcing the City of Chula Vista's
proposed DBE Program and the overall annual goal for the federal FY 2006/2007 contracts
assisted by FHW A funds in general circulation media including minority focused media, local
trade papers and the Star News. The DBE Program, its proposed goals and the rational for the
goals were available for inspection for thirty (30) days and the City accepted comments on the
proposed goals for forty-five (45) days from the date of the Public Notice. During the Public
Notice period, no comments were made regarding the DBE Program. A Public Notice was not
posted for fiscal years 2005/2006 due to no projects constructed in that fiscal year.
Title 49 CFR 26 requires the local agencies' governing body approve the DBE Program before
funds for Federal-assisted projects can be utilized.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site
specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section
18704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The costs of managing and maintaining the DBE program will become part of the costs of
Federal Highway projects and will be included in reimbursements from FHW A programs. Thus,
there is no overall fiscal impact to the City for this program other than the initial staff costs to
prepare this policy and to update it each year.
ATTACHMENTS
DBE Program FY 05/06
DBE Program FY 06/07
Prepared by: Luis A. Labrada, Associate Civil Engineer, General Services
M:IGeneral ServiceslGS AdministrationlCouncil AgendaIDBEIDBErev3.doc
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DBE Program FY 05/06
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STATE 01; CALIFORNIA ..fl.S\E$. TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 11 LOCAL ASSISTANCE
4050 Taylor Street
"'N DIEGO, CA l;l2110
JNE (619) 278-3756
FAX (6191 220-5432
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Luis A, Labrada, P,E,
DBE Liaison Officer
1 BOO Maxwell Road
Chula Vista, CA 92071
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July 11, 2006
Dear Mr, labrada:
Thank you for submitting the City of Chula Vista's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Race Neutral
Implementation Agreement Exhibit 9-A and DBE Annual Submittal Exhibit 9-B Forms for the remainder of FY
200512006, Be advised that you will also need to submit Exhibit 9-B for FY06107, along with your methodology for
calculating the Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL), as soon as possible so that it can be incorporated
into the States AADlP for FY06107,
The California Department of. Transport_ation, District 11, has approved your 2005-2006 DBE Race Neutral
Implementation Agreement Exhibit 9-A and the DBE Annual Submittal Exhibit 9-B for Federal Fiscal-Year 2005-2006,
A copy of the signed .90cuments is included with this letter, Please notify all Project Managers and Resident Engineers
to comply with local Assistance procedures relating to the Consultant Selection Process (Exhibit 101 and 10J), as well
as the Plans Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) Checklist requirements (see Exhibit 12-D),
. e AADPL participation of 8.73% is accomplished by Race Neutral means, Your prompt payments option 3 for the
City's prompt paymentlretainage clause will remain in affect during the 2005-2006 fiscal year for all participants using
Federal Highway Administration funds. If you choose to change this option please submit your request with the 2006-
2007 Annual Submittal Form,
Local Agencies are still required to submit, Exhibit 15-G to the Local Program coordinator with the construction project
award documents, and Exhibit 17 F and 17-0 should be submitted with the final report of expenditure within 1 BO days
of project completion,
If Consultant Contracts are used on a project seeking Federal reimbursement, Exhibits10-0 needs to be submitted to
the District Local Assistance Engineer upon award of the consultant contract (note, this is a new requirement).
If you have any questions, please contact Carol D, Jeffries, DBE Coordinator of my staff at 619-220-5406,
Sincerely,
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GARY VETTESE
District 11 Local Assistance Engineer
C: Carol D. Jeffries, DOT District 11
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EXHIBIT 9-A
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Race-Neutral
Implementation Agreement for Local Agencies
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Exhibit 9-A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Race-Neutral Implementation Agreement for
Local Agencies
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRlSE
RACE-NEUTRAL
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
FOR
LOCAL AGENCIES
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')ISADV ANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE RACE-NEUTRAL IMPLEMENTATION
AGREEMENT
For the City/County of
to as "RECIPIENT."
City of Chula Vista
, hereinafter referred
I DefInition of Terms
The terms used in this agreement have the meanings defined in 49 CFR 9 26.5.
II OBJECTIVEIPOUCY STATEMENT (~26/1. 26/23)
The RECIPIENT intends to receive federal fmancial assistance from the U. S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and as a condition of receiving this
assistance, the RECIPIENT will sign the California Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Implementation Agreement (hereinafter referred to as Agreement). The RECIPIENT agrees to
implement the State of California, Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DB E)
Program Plan (hereinafter referred to as the DBE Program Plan) as it pertains to local agencies. The DBE
Program Plan is based on U.S. Depart:ffient of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR, Part 26 requirements.
It is the policy of the RECIPIENT to ensure that DBEs, as defmed in Part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive
and participate in D01=-assisted contracts. It is also their policy:
. To ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts.
. To create a level playing field on which DBE's can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts.
To ensure that their annual overall DBE participation percentage is narrowly tailored, in accordance with
applicable law.
. To ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR, Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as
DBEs.
. To help remove barriers to the participation ofDBEs in DOT-assisted contracts.
. To assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside the DBE
Program.
III Nondiscrimination (~26.7)
RECIPIENT will never exclude any person from participation in, deny any person the benefits of, or otherwise
discriminate against anyone in connection with the award and performance of any contract covered by 49 CFR,
Part 26 on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. In administering the local agency components of the
DBE Program Plan, the RECIPIENT will not, directly, or through contractual or other arrangements, use criteria
or methods of administration that have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the
obj eclives of the DBE Program Plan with respect to individuals of a particular race, color, sex, or national origin.
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IV Annual DBE Submittal Form (~26.21)
The RECIPIENT will provide to the Caltrans' District Local AsSistance Engineer (DLAE) a completed DBE
Annual Submittal Form by June 1 of each year for the following Federal Fiscal Year (FFY). This form includes
an Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL), methodology for establishing the AADPL, the name,
phone number, and electronic mailing address of the designated DBELO, and the choice of Prompt Pay Provision
to be used by the RECIPIENT for the following FFY.
V Race-Neutral Means of Meeting the Annual DBE Goal (~26.51)
RECIPIENT will assist Caltrans to achieve its Overall Statewide DBE Goal by race neutral means that may
include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Advertising solicitations, scheduling bidding periods and opening times, and packaging quantities,
specifications, and delivery schedules in ways that facilitate DBE and other small business participation.
2. Providing assistance to DBE and small businesses in overcoming limitations such as inability to obtain
bonding or financing (e.g., by such means as simplifying the bonding process, reducing bonding
requirements, and provi~g services to help DBEs and other small businesses obtain bonding and
fmancing).
3. Providing technical assistance and other services to DBE and small businesses.
4. Providmg information and communication programs on contracting procedures and specific contract
opportunities (e.g., ensuring the inclusion ofDBEs and other small businesses on recipient mailing lists of
bidders; ensuring the dissemination to bidders on prime contracts of lists of potential subcontractors
including DBE' s and small businesses; providing the information in languages other than English, where
appropriate).
5. Implementing a supportive services program to develop and improve immediate and long-term business
management, record keeping, and fmancial and accounting capability for DBEs and other small businesses.
6. Providing services to help DBEs and other small businesses improve long-term development, increase
opportunities to participate in a variety of kinds of work, handle increasingly significant projects, and
achieve eventual self-sufficiency.
7. Establishing a program to assist new, start-up firms, particularly in fields in which DBE participation has
been historically low.
8. Assisting DBEs and other small businesses to develop their capability to utilize emerging technology and
conduct business through electronic media.
9. Implementing or developing a mentor-protege program.
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VI Quotas (~26.43)
RECIPIENT will not use quotas or set.asides in any way in the administration of the local agency component of
the DBE Program Plan.
VII DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO) (~26.25)
RECIPIENT has designated a DBE Liaison Officer. The DBELO is responsible for implementing the DBE
Program Plan, as it pertains to the RECIPIENT, and ensures that the RECIPIENT is fully and properly advised
concerning DBE Program Plan matters. There will three City staff dedicated to the implementation ofthe DBELO
program. The name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, and an organization chart displaying the
DBELO's position in the organization are found in Attachment _1_ to this Agreement. This information will
be updated annually and included on the DBE Annual Submittal Form.
The DBELO is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the RECIPIENT's requirements of the
DBE Program Plan in coordination with other appropriate officials. Duties and responsibilities include the
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Gathers and reports statistical data and other information as required.
Reviews third party contracts and purchase requisitions for compliance with this program.
Works with a1I9epartments to determine projected Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level.
Ensures that bid notices and requests for proposals are made available to DBEs in a timely manner.
Analyzes DBE participation and identifies ways to encourage participation through race.neutral means.
Participates in pre-bid meetings.
Advises the CEO/governing body on DBE matters and DBE race-neutral issues.
Provides DBEs with information and recommends sources to assist in preparing bids, obtaining bonding
and insurance.
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7.
8.
9.
10.
Plans and participates in DBE training seminars.
Provides outreach to DEEs and community organizations to fully advise them of contracting opportunities.
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VIII Federal Financial Assistance Agreement Assurance (~26.13)
RECIPIENT will sign the following assurance, applicable to and to be included in all DOT -assisted contracts and
their administration, as part of the program supplement agreement for each proj ect.
The recipient shall not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, or sex in the award and
performance of any DOT -assisted contract, or in the administration of its DBE Program, or the requirements of 49
CFR Part 26. The recipient shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CPR, Part 26 to ensure
nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. The recipient's DBE Program, as
required by 49 CPR, Part 26 and as approved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this agreement.
Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a
violation of this agreement. Upon notification to the recipient of its failure to carry out its approved program, the
Department may impose sanctions as provided for under Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter
for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et
seq.). [Note - this language is to be used verbatim, as it is stated in ~26.13(a).]
IX DBE Financial Institutions (~26.27)
It is the policy of the RECIPIENT to- investigate the full extent of services offered by financial institutions owned
and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in the community to make reasonable
efforts to use .these institutions, and to encourage prime contractors on DOT -assisted contracts to make use of
these institutions.
Information on the availability of such institutions can be obtained from the DBELO. The Caltrans'
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program may offer assistance to the DBELO.
X Directory (~26.31)
RECIPIENT will refer interested persons to the Unified Certification Program DBE directory available from the
Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program's website at www.dot.ca.govlhqlbep.
XI Required Contract Clauses (~~26.13, 26.29)
RECIPIENT ensures that the following clauses or equivalent will be included in each DOT -assisted prime
contract:
A. CONTRACT ASSURANCE
The contractor or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the
performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CPR, Part 26 in the
award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a
material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy, as
recipient deems appropriate.
[Note - This language is to be used verbatim, as is stated in ~26.13(b). See Caltrans Sample Boiler Plate Contract
Documents on the Internet at www.dot.ca.govlhq/LocalPrograms under "Publications.'l
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. PROlVIPT PAYMENT
Prompt Proeress Payment to Subcontractors
A prime contractor or subcontractor shall pay to any subcontractor not later than 10-days of receipt of
each progress payment, in accordance with theprovision in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and
Professions Code concerning prompt payment to subcontractors. The 10-days is applicable unless a
longer period is agreed to in writing. Any delay or postponement of payment over 30-days may take
place only for good cause and with the agency's prior written approvaL Any violation of Section 7108.5
shall subj ect the violating contractor or subcontractor to the penalties, sanctions, and other remedies of
that Section. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or
judicial remedies, otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of a dispute
involving late payment or nonpayment by the contractor, deficient subcontractor performance, and/or
noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors.
Prompt Payment of Withheld Funds to Subcontractors
The local agency shall include either (1), (2), or (3) of the following provisions [local agency equivalent
will need Caltrans approval] in their federal-aid contracts to ensure prompt and full payment of retain age
[withheld funds] to subcontractors in compliance with 49 CFR 26.29.
1. No retainage will be-held by the agency from progress payments due to the prime contractor. Prime
contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from holding retainage from subcontractors. Any delay or
postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and with the agency's prior written
approval. Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the
penalties, sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and
Professions Code. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual,
administrative, or judicial remedies, otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of
a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the contractor, deficient subcontractor performance,
and/or noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause applies to both DEE and non-DBE subcontractors_
2. No retainage will be held by the agency from progress payments due the prime contractor. Any
retainage kept by the prime contractor or by a subcontractor must be paid in full to the earning
subcontractor in 30-ays after the subcontractor's work is satisfactorily completed. Any delay or
postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and with the agency's prior written
approvaL Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the
penalties, sanctions, and remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions
Code. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or
judicial remedies, otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of a dispute
involving late payment or nonpayment by the contractor, deficient subcontractor performance, and/or
noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors.
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3. The agency shall hold retainage from the prime contractor and shall make prompt and regular
incremental acceptances of portions, as determined by the agency of the contract work and pay retainage
to the prime contractor based on these acceptances. The prime contractor or subcontractor shall return all
monies withheld in retention from all subcontractors within 30-days after receiving payment for work
satisfactorily completed and accepted including incremental acceptances of portions of the contract work
by the agency. Any delay or postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and with the
agency's prior written approval. Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating prime
contractor to the penalties, sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the California
Business Professions Code. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual,
administrative, or judicial remedies, otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of:
a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the contractor; deficient subcontractor performance;
and/or noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors.
XIV Local Assistance Procedures Manual
The RECIPIENT will advertise, a ward and administer DOT -assisted contracts in accordance with the most
current published Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
xv Bidders List (~26.1l)
The RECIPIENT will create and maintain a bidders list, consisting of information about all DBE and non-DBE
firms that bid or quote on its DOT-assisted contracts. The bidders list will include the narne, address, DBE/non-
DBE status, age, and annual gross receipts of the firms.
XVI Reporting to the DLAE
RECIPIENT will promptly submit a copy of the Local Agency Bidder-DBE Information (Exhibit 15-G or Exhibit
10-0 of the LAPM) to the DLAE at the time of execution of consultant or construction contract award.
RECIPIENT will promptly submit a copy of the Final Utilization ofDBE participation to the DLAE using
Exhibit 17-F of the LAPM immediately upon completion of the contract for each consultant or construction
contract.
xvn Certification (~26.83(a))
RECIPIENT ensures that only DBE firms currently certified by the California Unified Certification Program will
participate as DBEs on DOT-assisted contracts.
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:vITI Confidentiality
RECIPIENT will safeguard from disclosure to third parties, information'that may reasonably be regarded as
confidential business information consistent with federal, state, and local laws,
Date: ~V~'- "2." I '2i.X'(.,
ncy Recipient's Chief
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[print Name of Local Agency Recipient's Chief
Executive Officer]
Phone Number: !.l It - " ,7 - (, 0 ag
This California Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Plan Implementation
Agreement is accepted by:
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Date:
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"istribution: (1) Original-DLAE
(2) Copy-local agency afl:o- signing by DLAE
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City of Chula Vista
Exhibit 9-B Local Agency DBE Annual Submittal Form
TO: CALTRANS DISTRICT 11
District Local Assistance Engineer
The amount of the Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL) and methodology are presented
herein, in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, and the State of California,
Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Plan.
The City/CountyfRegion of Chnla Vista
submits our AADPL information. We have established an AADPL of 8.73
~/~ beginning on Mav 1. 2006 , and ending on
.
% for the Federal Fiscal Year
SeDtember 30. 2006
Methodology
The methodology and Overall Goal for the Federal Fiscal Year on FHW A-assisted contracts is found in
Attachments 2.
Disadvantaged Business Enterorise Liaison Officer IDBELO)
Luis A. Labradao-P.E., Associate Civil Engineer; phone: 619-397-6120; fax: (619) 397-6250;
1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91911, Email: llabrad~ci.chula-vista.ca.us
Prompt Pav
See attachment 4 for method use in federal-aid contracts.
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Phone Number
7/11/0'
I Date
May 15, ~006
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CllY OF
CHULA VISTA
ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
(FY 05/06)
Jack Griffin, Director of General Services
Matt Little, Deputy Director
Roberto Yano, Senior Civil Engineer
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Luis A. Labrada, DBE Liaison Officer, Associate Civil Engineer
Greg Tscherch, EEO Officer
Associate Civil Engineer
Poten San Pedro, Labor Compliance Officer
Engineering Technician
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ATTACHMENT 2
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PROGRAM (DBE)
FOR U.S. DOT FUNDED PROJECTS
FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
GOALS AND METHODOLOGY
FY: 05/06
1. The number of available and willing DBE's in the San Diego area was obtained by using
CALTRANS' California Uniform Certification Program (UCP) database and the total number
of available and willing firms l.ocated in the San Diego County area that was obtained from the
2002 Census Bureau's County Business Pattern Database.
2. Overall Goal
For the period of October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006, the City of Chula Vista expects to
begin construction on a Hazard Elimination Project at Fourth Avenue & "K" Street. The scope
of work for this project includes the upgrade of traffic signal system by installing new traffic
signal standards, mast arms, pedestrian buttons with countdown indicators, left-turn signals, a
video defection system, and battery backup power source. In addition, reconstruct the
appurtenant sidewalks and pedestrian ramps to comply with current ADA requirements.
The federal project number is STPLH 5203 (021). Based on the availability ofDBE's for each
type of work (Shown on Attachment 3) for this project, a percentage ofDBE participation was
calculated for this project. The DBE Participation Rate for this project is 8.73%. See the Table
below.
Project Project Name Projected DBE Project
No. Amount Award Goals
Fourth Avenue & "K"
TF-341 Street Traffic Signal $265,000 $23,142 8.73%
Installation
Totals $265,000 $23,142 8.73%
3. The entire goal of (8.73%) is to be accomplished through race-neutral measures, which
includes the established Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level, for the City of Chula
Vista.
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Other Heavy & Civil-En ineering Canst
Electrical Contractors
Site Pre aration Contractors
Draftin Services
Surveyin and Mappin
T estin Lab
Consultin Service
237310
237990
238210
238910
541340
541370
5413801
5415901
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23499
23531
23599
54134
54137
54138
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(Attachment) If
Prompt Payment of Withheld Funds to Subcontractors
Federal regUlation (49 CFR 26.29) requires one of the following three methods be used in federal-aid contracts to
ensure prompt and full payment of any retainage kept by the prime contractor or subcontractor to a subcontractor.
Please check the box of the method chosen by the local agency to ensure prompt andfull payment of any
retainage.
o No retainage will be held by the agency from progress payments due to the prime contractor. Prime
contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from holding retainage from subcontractors. Any delay or
postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and with the agency's pnor written approval.
Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the penalties,
sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code.
This requirement shall not be ,onstrued to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial
remedies, otherwise available to the.~ontractor or subcontractor in the event of a dispute involving late
payment or nonpayment by the contractor, deficient subcontractor performance, and/or noncompliance by a
subcontractqr. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors
o No retainage will be held by the agency from progress payments due the prime contractor. Any retainage
kept by the prime contractor or by a subcontractor must be paid in full to the earning subcontractor in 30-
days after the subcontractor's work is satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement of payment may
take place only for good cause and with the'agency's prior written approval. Any violation of these
provisions shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the penalties, sanctions, and remedies
specified in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code. This requirement shall not be
construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial remedies, otherwise available to the
contractor or subcontractor in the event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the
contractor, deficient subcontractor performance, and/or noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause
applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors.
o The agency shall hold retainage from the prime contractor and shall make prompt and regular incremental
acceptances of portions, as determined by the agency of the contract work and pay retainage to the prime
contractor based on these acceptances. The prime contractor or subcontractor shall return all monies
withheld in retention from all subcontractors within 30 days after receiving payment for work satisfactorily
completed and accepted including incremental acceptances of portions of the contract work by the agency.
Any delay or postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and with the agency's prior
written approvaL Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating prime contractor to the
penalties, sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 7 I 08.5 of the California Business Professions
Code. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial
remedies otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of: a dispute involving late
payment or nonpayment by the contractor; deficient subcontractor performance and/or noncompliance by a
subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors.
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Exhibit l2-C Rc"\!
RACE-NEUTRAL PS&E CERTIFICATION
Local Agency Letterhead
To: (District Local Assistance Engineer's name)
District Local Assistance Engineer
Caltrans, Office of Local Assistance
(Di$trict Address)
(Federal Number)
(Project Description)
Dear (District Local Assistance Engineer's /lame):
With submission of the attached PS&E RACE-NEUTRAL DBE Contract Provisions, and an Addendum if
applicable, for the above subject project, I hereby certify that the contract documents, at the time of award,
contained the Race-neutral DBE contract provisions provided by the Division of Local Assistance,
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
I understand Caltrans may not be performing a review of the contract provisions at this time but thai all
documents relating- to this project are subject to review by the Federal Highway Administration (FHW A)
andlor ealtrans in order to verify the inclusion of the Race-neutral DBE contract provisions. I also
understand if deficiencies are found in the subsequent review, the following actions will be considered:
(1) Where.minor deficiencies are foulld, PS&E certification for future projects may be conditioned or not
accepted until the deficiencies ar~ corrected.
(2) Where deficiencies are of such magnitude as to create doubt that the policies and objectives ofTitIe 23
of the United States Code (or other applicable federal and State laws) will not be accomplished by the
project, federal funding may be withdrawn.
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(Signature, Title) .
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(Local Agency)
Professional Registration Number:
C 6056cr
Expiration Date:
12/0 "
Attachment
Race-Neutral PS&E Certification (5-1.Q6]
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niddcr's List Of Subconfractors (DUE and Non-DUE)
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BIDDER'S LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS (DBE and NON-DBE)- PART 11
The bidder shaUlist all subcontractors (both DBE and non-OBE) who provided a quole or bid but were not selected to oarticiuatc as R suhcontractor on this project. This is
required for compliance with Title 49, Section 26 nfthe Code of Federal Regulations. Photocopy Ihis form for additional firms.
Firm Name! Phonel Certified by Annual
Addressl . Fax Caltrans as Gross i Description of Portion of Work to be Performed
City. State, ZIP a DBE? Recei II ts
Name Pilollt: DYES 0< $1 million
DNO 0< $5 million
Address !IrES /I" DOE /I, O<SIOmillion
Fax D <Sl5million
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rage 12-112
Octoher 7, 2005
Lrr 05-01
DBE Program FY 06/07
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA-llUSINESS. TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER. Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
District 11, MS132
4050 Taylor Street
San Diego, CA 92110
PHONE (619) 278-3756
FAX (619) 220-5432
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Flex your power!
Be energy efficient!
November 24, 2006
John Griffin
Director of General Services
1800 Maxwell Road
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Dear Mr. Griffm:
Our office has received your final adopted Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL) Exhibit 9-B
with attached methodology for FY 2006/2007. Reviews have been completed and the contents and elements
of the annual overall goal information, meets the requirements of Title 49 CFR Part 26. Your final DBE
annual overall goal information is hereby approved for the City of Chula Vista.
Your agency's submittal calculates the Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL) of7.60% using
race neutral measures for FHW A DOt assisted contracts. Your payment option choice is number 3, covering
the period Octob.er 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
You are reminded that the appropriate 49 CFR part 26 DBE Caltrans boilerplate specifications must be
included in the federal contract documents. Please notify all Project Managers and Resident Engineers to
comply with the Local Assistance procedure relating to Consultant Selection Process Exhibit (lO-L and 10-J),
as well as the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) Checklist requirements (see Exhibit 12-D).
Local Agencies are still required to submit Exhibit 15-G to the Local Program coordinator with the project
award documents. Exhibits 17-F and 17-0 should be submitted with the final reports of expenditure within
180 days ofproject completion.
If Consultant Contracts are used on a project seeing Federal reimbursement, Exhibit 10-0 needs to be
submitted to the District Local Assistance Engineer upon award of the consultant contract (Note; this is a new
requirement).
Further information regarding the DBE program-including the Local Procedure Policy can be found at the
Local Programs website. www.dot.ca.govlhq/LocalPrograms.
If you have any questions, please contact Carol D. Jeffries, DBE Coordinator of my staff at (619) 220-5406.
I would like to thank you and your staff for your diligence and effort in getting this program to the approval
stage.
Sincerely,
~
Erwin Gojuangco
District Local Assistance Engineer
C: Carol Jeffries, DBE Coordinator
C: Luis Labrada, DBELO-Chula Vista
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Local Assistance Procedures Manual
EXHIBIT 9-B
DBE Annual Submittal Form
Exhibit 9-B Local Agency DBE Annual Submittal Form
TO: CAlTRANS DISTRICT _11_
District Local AssistanceEngineer
The amount of the Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL) and methodology are presented
herein, in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, and the State of California,
Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Progr~ Plan.
The City/County/Region of Chula Vista
submits our AADPL information. We have established an AADPL of_7 .60 ~ % for the Federal Fiscal
Year 06 /_07--,:; beginning on_October I, 2006 - . and ending on_September
30, 2007 ' .
Methodology
The methodology and Overall Goal for the federal fiscal year on FHW A-assisted contracts is found in
Attachment 2.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO)
Luis A. Labrada, P.E., Associate Civil Engineer, phone: 619-397-6120; fax: (619) 397-6250; 1800 Maxwell
Road, Chula Vista, CA 91911, Email: llabrada@ci.chula-vista.ca.us
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Promot Pav
See Attachment 4 for method use in federal-aid contracts.
Submitted by:
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(Print Name of Local Agency Recipient's Chief
Executive Officer) .
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Jack Griffin, Director of General Services
Matt Little, Deputy Director
Roberto Yano, Senior Civil Engineer
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Luis A. Labrada, DBE Liaison Officer, Associate Civil Engineer
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Greg Tscherch, EEO Officer
Associate Civil Engineer
Poten San Pedro, Labor Compliance Officer
Engineering Technician
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ATTACHMENT 2
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PROGRAM (DBE)
FOR U.S. DOT FUNDED'PROJECTS
FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AADPL
FY: 06/07
1. The number of available and willing DBE's in the San Diego area was obtained by using
CALTRANS' California Uniform Certification Program (UCP) database and the total number
of available and willing firms located in the San Diego County area that was obtained from the
2004 Census Bureau's County Business Pattern Database.
2. Overall Goal
For the period of October I, 2006 to September 30, 2007, the City of Chula Vista expects to
begin construction ono the Palomar Gateway Transit project along Palomar Street and portions
of Industrial Bouievardo The scope of work for this project includes the beautification of the
Palomar Street Corridor adjacent to the interstate freeway 5 and portions of Industrial
Boulevard. The scope of work, but not limited to installation of raised median, street widening,
sidewalk replacement, landscaping, traffic signal modification, and streetlights relocation. In
addition, reconstruct the appurtenant sidewalks and pedestrian ramps to comply with current
ADA requirements. In addition, The City of Chula Vista expects to begin construction on the
Harborside Improvement Project along Colorado Avenue and Naples Street, east of Industrial
Boulevard. The scope of work of work for this project includes installing pedestrian facilities
and upgrading pedestrian facilities at the trolley track crossing, enhance school crosswalk,
construct sidewalk gap closure and curb extensions.
The federal project number for the Palomar Gateway Project is STL-280 and for the Harborside
Improvement Project is TF-347. Based on the availability of DBE's for each type of work
(Shown on Attachment 3) for this project, a percentage ofDBE participation was calculated for
this project. The DBE Participation Rate for this project is 7.60%. See the Table below.
Project Project Name Projected DBE Project
No. Amount Award Goals
STL-280 Palomar Gateway Transit $2,000,000 $152,000 7.60%
Project
TF-347 Harborside Improvement $338,800 $25,749 7.60%
Project
Totals $2,338,800 $177,749 7.60%
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3. The entire goal of 7.60% is to be accomplished through race-neutral measures, which includes
the established Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level, for the City of Chula Vista.
. AADPL: Annual Anticipation DBE Participation Level
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EXHIBIT 9-B .
Local Agency DBE Annua] Submittal Form
Local Assistance Procedures Manual
(Attachment)
Prompt Payment of Withheld Funds to' Subcontractors
Federal regulation (49 CFR 26.29) requires one of the following three methods be used in federal-aid contracts to
ensure prompt and full payment of any retainage kept by the prime contractor or subcontractor to a subcontractor.
Please check the box of the method chosen by the local agency to ensure prompt andjUll payment of any
retainage.
o No retainage will be held by the agency from progress payments due to the prime contractor. Prime
contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from holding retainage from subcontractors. Any delay or
postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and with the agency's prior written approval.
Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the penalties,
sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code.
This requirement shall not be qonstrued to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial
remedies, otherwise available to the.~ontractor or subcontractor in the event of a dispute involving late
payment or nonpayment by the contractor, deficient subcontractor performance, and/or noncompliance by a
subcontractor3his clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors
o No retainage will be held by the agency from progress payments due the prime contractor. Any retainage
kept by the prime contractor or by a subcontractor must be paid in full to the earning subcontractor in 30-
days after the subcontractor's work is satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement of payment may
take place only for good cause and with the agency's prior written approval. Any violation of these
provisions shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the penalties, sanctions, and remedies
specified in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code. This requirement shall not be
construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial remedies, otherwise available to the
contractor or subcontractor in the event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the
contractor, deficient subcontractor performance, and/or noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause
applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors. "
o The agency shall hold retainage from the prime contractor and shall make prompt and regular incremental
acceptances of portions, as determined by the agency of the contract work and pay retainage to the prime
contractor based on these acceptances. The prime contractor or subcontractor shall return all monies
withheld in retention from all subcontractors within 30 days after receiving payment for work satisfactorily
completed and accepted including incremental acceptances of portions of the contract work by the agency.
Any delay or postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and with the agency's prior
written approval. Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating prime contractor to the
penalties, sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 71'08.5 of the California Business Professions
Code. This requiTement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial
remedies otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of: a dispute involving late
payment or nonpayment by the contractor; deficient subcontractor perforniance and/or noncompliance by a
subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors.
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Exhibit 12-C Rt'<
RACE-NEUTRAL PS&E CERTIFICATION
Local Agency Letterhead
To:
(District Local Assistance Engineer':; name)
District Local Assistance Engineer
Caltrans, Office of Local Assistance
(Di:;trict Address)
"(Federal Number)
(Project Description )
".
Dear (District Local Assistance Engineer's name):
With submission of the attached PS&E RACE-NEUTRAL DBE Contract Provisions, and an Addendum if
applicable, for the above subject project, I hereby certify that the contract documents, at the time of award,
contained the Race-neutral DBE contract provisions provided by the Division of Local Assistance, "
California Departmen! of Transportation (Caltrans).
I understand C~lirans may .~ot be performing a review of the contract pro';;sions at this time but that" all
documents relating to this project are subject to review by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) "
and/or Caltrans in order to verify the inclusion of the Race-neutral DBE contract provisions. I also
understand if deficiencies are found in the subsequent review, the following actions will be considered:
(I) Where minor deficiencies are fou,!d, PS&E certification for future projects may be conditioned or not
accepted until the deficiencies ar~ corrected.
(2) Where deficiencies are of such magnitude as to create doubt that the policies and objectives of Title 23
of the United States Code (or other applicable federal and State laws) will not be accomplished by the
project, federal funding may be \vithdrawn.
(Signature, Title)
(Local Agency)
Professional Registration Number:
Expiration Date:
Attachment
Race.Neulr.l1 PS&E Certitication (5-1.()6)
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EXHlDIT 12-G
Bidder's List of Subeontra~tors (DBE IIl1d Non'DBE)
Locnl Assistlmce l)l"occtlurcs IVl111lUl11
BIDDER'S LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS (DBE and NON-DB E)- PART II
The bidder .hallli.t all subcontractors (both ODE and non-DBE) who provided a quote or bid bnt were not .elected to participate as n .ubeontrnclor on this projeet.
required for compliance with Title 49, Section 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Photocopy tbl. form for additional firm..
Thi. is
Firm Nnme/ Phone/ Certified by Annunl
Address/. Fax Cnltrnns .s Gross ; Description of Portion of Work to be Performed
City, Stnte, ZIP . OnE? Rcceipts
Name PlIO/Ie. DYES 0<$1 million
DNO o <: $5 million
AJdrcu 1/ YES list D/JE II: 0< SID million
Fax 0<$15 mil!ion ,
ell)' Sla/~ ZIP Ag~ of Finn (Yu.) 0:> SI5 million
NOllie PIIO'I~ DYES o <SI million
DNO' o <: $5 million
ArMreu If YES /is' DDE II: o <: S 10 mi,lIion
en Fax 0<: S15million .
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Name PlIO/III DYES o <SI million
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October 7, 2005
LPP 05-01
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER I, 2005,
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, FOR PROJECTS OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THAT UTILIZE
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program is designed
to allow contractors/consultants owned and controlled by minorities, women and other
socially and economically disadvantaged persons to have the opportunity to bid and work
on projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHW A); and,
WHEREAS, every year, effective March 4, 1999, all local agencies receiving
Federally-assisted funds from the FHW A are required to submit a DBE Program per Title
49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26 (49 CFR 26); and
WHEREAS, Caltrans has been entrusted with local agency oversight
responsibility for DBE implementation and shall administer the Federal-aid highway
funds from FHW A Programs; and
WHEREAS, City staff has worked closely with Caltrans III preparing this
program; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Chula Vista to ensure that DBEs have
an equal opportunity to receive and participate on DOT-funded projects; and
WHEREAS, the goals for the program have been revised and some modifications
were made to the DBE Program itself for the federal fiscal year of 200512006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista does hereby accept the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program for the
period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006, for the City of Chula Vista
projects utilizing Federal Highway Administration funding in the form set forth in
Exhibit "A."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is hereby authorized to implement the
DBE Program for federal fiscal year 2005/2006.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
Jack Griffin
Director of General Services
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1,2006,
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,2007, FOR PROJECTS OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THAT UTILIZE
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program is designed
to allow contractors/consultants owned and controlled by minorities, women and other
socially and economically disadvantaged persons to have the opportunity to bid and work
on projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHW A); and,
WHEREAS, every year, effective March 4, 1999, all local agencies receiving
Federally-assisted funds from the FHW A are required to submit a DBE Program per Title
49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26 (49 CFR 26); and
WHEREAS, Caltrans has been entrusted with local agency oversight
responsibility for DBE implementation and shall administer the Federal-aid highway
funds from FHW A Programs; and
WHEREAS, City staff has worked closely with Caltrans m prepanng this
program; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Chula Vista to ensure that DBEs have
an equal opportunity to receive and participate on DOT-funded projects; and
WHEREAS, the goals for the program have been revised and some modifications
were made to the DBE Program itself for the federal fiscal year of 2006/2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista does hereby accept the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program for the
period of October I, 2006, through September 30, 2007, for the City of Chula Vista
projects utilizing Federal Highway Administration funding in the form set forth in
Exhibit "A."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is hereby authorized to implement the
DBE Program for federal fiscal year 2006/2007.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Jack Griffin
Director of General Services
Ann Moore
City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
~\'f:.. CITY OF
'~CHULA VISTA
4/17/2007,ltemL
SUBMITTED BY:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $7,500 FROM THE
FIT FOR LIFE GRANT AND APPROPRIATING $3,750 TO
THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
BUDGET
DAVID J. PALMER,~TANT CITY MANAGER!
LIBRARY DlRECTOR't;7 Ou
INTERIM CITY MANAGER f
ITEM TITLE:
REVIEWED BY:
4/STHS VOTE: YES [!] NO D
BACKGROUND
The Chula Vista Public Library recently received a one-time grant award from Met Life
Foundation and Libraries for the Future in the amount of $7,500 of which only $3,750 will be
appropriated for fiscal year 2007 and the remainder will be included in the FY 2008 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
. Accept $7,500 from the Fit for Life Grant; and
. Appropriate $3,750 to the FY 07 Library Department supplies and services budget
based on grant revenue.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/ A
DISCUSSION
Childhood obesity is a national epidemic and the primary risk factor for serious health
problems that include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma. One in three children
in California are overweight, and at least four out of ten are physically unfit. In a 2005 report,
the California Center for Public Health Advocacy determined that 25.8% of children in grades
5,7, and 9 living in San Diego County were overweight; in Chula Vista this figure was slightly
higher at 28.1%.
In March 2005, Chula Vista's South Bay Partnership was selected as one of six community
collaborative located in low-income urban and rural areas of California to participate in a four-
year $26 million initiative aimed at addressing the obesity problem. Titled Healthy Eats,
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Active Communities (HEAC), the initiative targets West Chula Vista. Through the HEAC
Initiative, Chula Vista is creating policies and practices that improve the food and physical
activity environments for school-age children and adolescents. A key component of HEAC is
the development of robust healthy literacy initiatives for teens and families, which is vital to
promoting healthy, active lifestyles. As a result of this issue, Chula Vista Public Library
applied for the Fit For Life Grant, sponsored by Libraries for the Future and Metropolitan Life.
The grant will be used by the Library to develop a program called Seek & Be Fit, a
communitywide effort that encourages dialogue and action among teens and families on the
issues of juvenile obesity, nutrition, and fitness. The Library, in collaboration with the City of
Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Department and other local partners, will host a variety of
physical fitness activities and programs including dance, aerobics, yoga, weight training,
healthy cooking demonstrations, and more. Chula Vista teens on the City's Youth Advisory
Commission and the Library's Teen Council are working with the Library to plan these
activities and programs for their peers. Seek & Be Fit activities will be part of the Library's
2007 Summer Reading Program for teens. Last year more than 4,500 teens and children
participated in this popular annual reading program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment;
therefore, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not
subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not
site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations
section 18704.2(a)(l) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
The one-time grant award in the amount of $7,500 will be used to implement the Seek & Be Fit
program. Approval of this resolution will appropriate $3,750 to the Library Department's
fiscal year 2007 budget; the remaining $3,750 will be appropriated with the adoption of the
fiscal year 2008 budget.
Prepared by: Mariya G. Anton, Senior Management Analyst, Library
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $7,500 FROM THE FIT FOR
LIFE GRANT AND APPROPRIATING $3,750 TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2007 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Public Library recently received a one-time grant award
from Met Life Foundation and Libraries for the Future in the amount of$7,500, of which only
$3,750 will be appropriated for Fiscal Year 2007 and the remainder will be included in the Fiscal
Year 2008 budget; and
WHEREAS, in a 2005 report, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy
determined that 25.8 percent of children in grades 5, 7, and 9 living in San Diego County were
overweight; in Chula Vista this figure was slightly higher at 28.1 percent; and
WHEREAS, in March 2005, Chula Vista's South Bay Partnership was selected as one of
six community collaborative located in low-income urban and rural areas of Cali fomi a to
participate in a four-year $26 million initiative aimed at addressing the obesity problem; and
WHEREAS, the Healthy Eats, Active Communities (HEAC) initiative targets West
Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, through the HEAC Initiative, Chula Vista is creating policies and practices
that improve the food and physical activity environments for school-age children and
adolescents; and
WHEREAS, a key component of HEAC is the development of robust healthy literacy
initiatives for teens and families, which is vital to promoting healthy, active lifestyles;
WHEREAS, as a result of this issue, Chula Vista Public Library applied for the Fit For
Life Grant, sponsored by Libraries for the Future and Metropolitan Life; and
WHEREAS, the grant will be used by the Library to develop a program called Seek & Be
Fit, a community-wide effort that encourages dialogue and action among teens and families on
the issues of juvenile obesity, nutrition, and fitness; and
WHEREAS, the Library, in collaboration with the City of Chula Vista Parks and
Recreation Department and other local partners, will host a variety of physical fitness activities
and programs, including dance, aerobics, yoga, weight training, healthy cooking demonstrations,
and more; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista teens on the City's Youth Advisory Commission and the
Library's Teen Council are working with the Library to plan these activities and programs for
their peers; and
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WHEREAS, Seek & Be Fit activities will be part of the Library's 2007 Summer Reading
Program for teens; and
WHEREAS, the one-time grant award in the amount of$7,500, of which only $3,750
will be appropriated for Fiscal Year 2007, and the remainder will be included in the Fiscal Year
2008 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby amend the Fiscal Year 2007 Library Department budget by appropriating one-
time unanticipated grant revenue in the amount of$7,500 for expenditures associated with the Fit
for Life grant.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
David Palmer
Assistant City Manager/Library Director
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
,$}!'f::. CITY OF
~CHULA VISTA
April 17, 2007 Item~
ITEM TITLE:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENTS PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA'S CORRECTIONS STANDARD
AUTHORITY "STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR
CORRECTIONS" ~~.<:GRAM.
CHIEF OF POLIC~
CITY MANAGER JI
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
4/5THS VOTE: YES
NO X
BACKGROUND
The State of California established the Corrections Standards Authority, or CSA, to provide
leadership and coordination in California local detention facilities. The CSA sets rninimwn
standards for the management and operation of local adult and juvenile detention facilities.
The CSA is also responsible for establishing selection and training standards for local adult
and juvenile corrections officers, and probation officers. From the time of program
inception through the 2002/2003 fiscal year, CSA provided subvention fimds to aid counties
and cities in meeting these standards. Subvention fimds to assist local agencies with the cost
of training were discontinued in the 2003/2004 fiscal year, but were reinstated in FY
2006/2007.
The Standards and Training for Corrections program, or STC, operates under the CSA.
STC's primary role is to foster effective staff selection and job related training for local
corrections personnel. This program began in 1980, with the enabling authority found in
sections 6024 through 6036 of the California Penal Code. STC is similar to the State
Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST, in that they establish
selection and training standards for law enforcement agencies and provide limited
reimbursement for training costs
Local agencies operating a Type II jail facility are eligible to apply for participation in
STC's program and thereafter receive limited reimbursement for costs associated with the
initial and annual training requirements of their detention personnel. To apply for fimding,
cities must adhere to the standards for selection and training established by CSA.
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Additionally, participating agencies must submit an initial training plan and annual training
plans thereafter. Council approval is required for participation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
None
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the resolution authorizing the Police Department to participate in
the State of California's Corrections Standard Authority "Standards and Training for
Corrections" program.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
None.
DISCUSSION
On March 14, 2004, the police department moved into its new headquarters, and on
September 5, 2005 the jail was certified by the State of California as a Type I (short-
term/pre-arraignment) facility; in December 2006, the jail was subsequently certified as a
Type II facility to accommodate the In Custody Drug Treatment Program. The city's
new jail has been successful on many fronts, enhancing public safety by providing a
facility to house prisoners when bed space at County jail might not have otherwise been
available, increasing detective's access to prisoners, and reducing considerably the
cumulative transportation time by patrol officers, effectively saving the equivalent of 4.0
peace officer positions each year.
The police department has met with representatives from the State to become STC
certified under CSA. Funding by STC is based on the number of jail personnel, and
Council approval is required for participation. Certification will allow the department to
receive training reimbursement for initial and annual j ail staff training. This will ensure
that jail staff are able to maintain their valuable training.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found that
Councilmember Steve Castaneda has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries
of the property, which is the subject of this action. Although this could create a conflict
for the STC program, pursuant to California Code of Regulations section 18704.2 no
conflict exists.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff estimates that based on the number of Police Services Officers employed by the
department and the training they will receive on a yearly basis, STC will provide annual
training reimbursement in the amount of approximately $7,280.
Prepared by: Gary Wedge, Captain, Police Department
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATIO NIN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA'S CORRECTIONS STANDARD
AUTHORITY "STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR
CORRECTIONS" PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the State of California's "Standards and Training for Corrections"
Program makes funding available for the training of all newly hired employees,
supervisors, and managers of Type II detention facilities; and
WHEREAS, in December 2006, the State Board of Corrections certified the City
of Chula Vista jail as a Type II detention facility thereby making these funds available to
the City of Chula Vista for training of personnel employed to perform duties in the jail;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Chula Vista Police Department to meet
certain requirements as established by the State Board of Corrections in order to continue
operating a local jail and receive such funding pursuant to sections 6040, et seq., of the
California Penal Code; and
WHEREAS, that while receiving funds pursuant to sections 6040, et seq., of the
California Penal Code for the training of personnel employed to perform duties in the
ChuIa Vista Jail, the City will adhere to the standards for selection and training
established by the State of California Board of Corrections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby approve the Police Department's participation in the State of
California's Corrections Standard Authority "Standards and Training for Corrections"
Program.
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
Richard P. Emerson
Police Chief
~~h
I AnnMoore 1 VI
. City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
.::s. 'Yf::. CITY OF
-~ CHUlA VISTA
ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
APRIL 17, 2007, Item S7
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2007 POLICE
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL SERVICE BUDGET AND
ADDING THREE UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE BASED UPON
UNANTICIPATED REVENUES.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED
POSITIONS. j)~
CHIEF OF POLlC7
CITY MANAGER i'
415THS VOTE: YES 0 NO D
BACKGROUND
The Police Department entered into an agreement with the Office of National Drug
Control Policy in 1996 to be the fiscal agent for the California Border Alliance Group
(CBAG). CBAG is part of the Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(SWHIDTA). In essence, the City receives full funding, plus a 3% administrative fee,
to hire and administer salary and benefits for CBAG positions. To date, there are
currently 19 CBAG positions with the City of Chula Vista that are fully funded from
the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
CBAG has requested the addition of two new positions: CBAG Microcomputer
Specialist and CBAG Lead Programmer Analyst. CBAG is also requesting to budget
an additional CBAG Program Manager.
Additionally, Chula Vista City Charter section 500 requires that all unclassified positions
not mentioned specifically in Charter section 500 be adopted by Ordinance. The Police
Department requests the addition of the new CBAG positions to the unclassified
service.
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RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council adopts the resolution amending the FY 2007 Police Department
Personnel Services budget, add the following unclassified positions to the
Police Department:
a. CBAG Microcomputer Specialist - E Step Salary of $79,062 - Mid-
Managers benefits package
b. CBAG Lead Programmer Analyst - E Step Salary of $79,062 - Mid-
Managers benefits package
c. CBAG Program Manager - E Step Salary of $106,342 - Mid-Managers
benefits package; and
2. That Council appropriates $59,638 to the Police Department Personnel
Services budget based upon unanticipated revenues; and
3. That Council approves the Ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code
Section 2.05.010 relating to the establishment of unclassified positions.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
N/A
DISCUSSION
The Department is requesting the addition of the following three positions into the
official personnel compliment of the Chula Vista Police Department. The first two
positions are new classifications, and will need to be added to Municipal Code
section 2.05.010 relating to the establishment of unclassified positions. The third
position listed is already an official classification for the City.
CBAG Microcomputer Specialist
This is a new classification for CBAG. This position will be located in the new San
Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center (SD LECC). The SD LECC is a new
multi-agency organization which will cooperatively integrate national security and law
enforcement intelligence concerning terrorism, narcotics trafficking, and general
crimes affecting or potentially affecting the greater San Diego and Imperial County
region. The SO LECC's goal is to produce actionable intelligence and intelligence
products for SD LECC participating agencies, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, the
Imperial County Law Enforcement Coordination Center, the San Diego Joint Harbor
Operations Center, and other appropriate law enforcement, public safety and
intelligence entities.
The CBAG Microcomputer Specialist will provide computer network, hardware and
software support to the new SO LECC. This position is similar in nature to the City's
Microcomputer Specialist position.
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The "E" step annual salary for this position will be $79,062. This position is
considered "Unclassified" due to the nature of the funding for this position and will
receive the "Mid-Managers" benefit package.
CBAG Lead Proqrammer Analvst
CBAG has also requested the addition of the CBAG Lead Programmer Analyst. This
is also a new classification for CBAG. This position is similar in nature to the City's
Lead Programmer Analyst position. This position will primarily perform database
software management and programming for the SD LECC.
The "E" step annual salary for the CBAG Lead Programmer Analyst position is
$79,062 This position is considered "Unclassified" due to the nature of the funding
for this position and will receive the "Mid-Managers" benefit package.
CBAG Proqram Manaqer
CBAG is requesting an additional CBAG Program Manager position. This position
will manage the National Methamphetamine/Chemical Initiative (NMCI) which works
with member agencies to improve support of chemical precursor investigations,
coordinating law enforcement agencies' policies, implementing programs and
working with supporting intelligence centers. Further, the NMCI coordinates
investigations, and assists its members in identifying precursor violators who may
merit criminal or civil enforcement action. This position will also promote information
sharing and training to law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, probation/parole,
family services/social workers, etc., and provide critical enforcement updates at both
meetings and through the distribution of information in regards to current trends and
methods of operation. This position already exists in the City's classification plan.
The "E" step annual salary for the CBAG Program Manager position is $106,342.
This position is considered "Unclassified" due to the nature of the funding for this
position and will receive the "Mid-Managers" benefit package.
Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 Amended
Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 will need to be amended to add the positions of
CBAG Microcomputer Specialist and CBAG Lead Programmer Analyst to the list of
unclassified positions. Each of these additions has been underlined in the proposed
ordinance for easy identification.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that
it is not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Approval of this resolution will result in the appropriation of $59,638 to the FY 2007
Personnel Services budget of the Police Department. CBAG will fully reimburse the
City for the cost of this position, including a 3% administrative fee. There will be a
$1,789 net positive impact to the General Fund due to the 3% administrative fee.
Prepared by: Edward Chew, Administrative SeNices Manager, Police
Department
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 POLICE
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL SERVICE BUDGET AND
ADDING THREE UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE BASED UPON
UNANTICIPATED REVENUES
WHEREAS, the Police Department entered into an agreement with the Office of National
Drug Control Policy in 1996 to be the fiscal agent for the California Border Alliance Group
(CBAG); and
WHEREAS, CBAG has requested the addition of two new classifications of CBAG
Microcomputer Specialist and CBAG Lead Programmer Analyst; and
WHEREAS, CBAG has also requested an additional CBAG Program Manager be added;
and
WHEREAS, the City receives full funding, plus a 3% administrative fee, to hire and
administer salary and benefits for CBAG positions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby amend the FY 2007 Police Department Personnel Services budget and appropriate
$59,638 based upon unanticipated revenues and add the positions of CBAG Microcomputer
Specialist, CBAG Lead Programmer Analyst and CBAG Program Manager to the Police
Departments authorized positions.
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
Richard P. Emerson
Police Chief
"-.
n Moore
ity Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has created new classifications to better
reflect the needs of the City's workforce; and
WHEREAS, Charter Section 500(a) requires that all new unclassified management level
positions be adopted by ordinance and a four-fifths vote of the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I: That Section 2.05.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
2.05.010
Unclassified positions established.
In addition to those unclassified positions specifically delineated in Section 500 of the
Charter of the City, there are established the unclassified positions entitled Administrative
Services Manager, Advanced Planning Manager, Animal Control Manager, Assistant Chief of
Police, Assistant Director of Budget and Analysis, Assistant Director of Building and Housing,
Assistant Director of Community Development, Assistant Director of Finance, Assistant Director
of Human Resources, Assistant Director of Planning, Assistant Director of Public Works and
Operations, Assistant Director of Recreation, Assistant Library Director, California Border
Alliance Group (CBAG) Deputy Executive Director, CBAG Director - SD LECC, CBAG
Administrative Analyst I, CBAG Administrative Analyst II, CBAG Budget Manager, CBAG
Executive Assistant, CBAG Executive Director, CBAG Graphics Designer/Webmaster, CRAG
LEAD PROGRAMMER ANALYST, CBAG Management Assistant, CBAG Methamphetamine
Strike Force Coordinator, CRAG MICROCOMPUTER SPECIALIST, CBAG Network
Administrator I, CBAG Network Administrator II, CBAG Network Manager, CBAG Program
Analyst, CBAG Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Network Engineer, Chief Learning
Officer, Chief of Staff, CoastallEnvironmental Policy Consultant, Communications Manager,
Community Relations Manager, Constituent Services Manager, Cultural Arts & Fund
Development Manager, Deputy Building Official, Building Services Manager, Deputy City
Manager, Deputy Director of Engineering, Deputy Director of General Services, Deputy Director
of Planning, Deputy Fire Chief, Development Planning & Improvement Manager, Development
Planning Manager, Director of Budget and Analysis, Director of Communications, Director of
Conservation and Environmental Services, Energy Services Manager, Executive Director of the
Redevelopment Agency/CEO of the CVRC, Fiscal Operations Manager, Human Resources
Operations Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator, Office Specialist (Mayor's Office),
Parks and Open Space Manager, Police Captain, Purchasing Agent, Real Property Manager, Risk
Manager, Senior Council Assistant, Traffic Engineer, Transit Coordinator, Treasury Manager.
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Page 2
SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty days from its adoption.
Submitted by:
Approved as to form by:
Richard P. Emerson
Chief of Police
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
.~
ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
APRIL 17, 2007, Item~
A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 17.24.040
AND 17.24.050 AND ADDING SECTION 17.24.060
REGARDING NOISY AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE NINE OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.14,
SECTIONS 9.14.010 THROUGH 9.14.070 MAKING IT
UNLAWFUL FOR MINORS TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES, AND FOR PERSONS TO HOST, PERMIT,
OR ALLOW GATHERINGS WHERE MINORS ARE
CONSUMING ALCOH~LlPVERAGES.
POLICE DEPART~
CITY MANAGER JI
4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO ~
BACKGROUND
A. Loud party calls to the police from citizens have increased steadily as the city has grown.
Chula Vista's current Municipal Code dealing with noisy and disorderly conduct does not
provide officers with sufficient tools, specifically the ability to cite an offender based solely on
officers' observations and administrative enforcement, to deal with this growing problem.
B. Preventing underage drinking is a priority in Chula Vista. The most frequent sources of
alcohol for college students and adolescents include family members, friends, adult
purchasers, and parties. Social host liability laws send a clear message that adults have a
responsibility in the way they manage their homes, or other premises under their control to
prevent underage drinking parties and their consequences.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
As to Ordinance A, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed
activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] and has
determined that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on
the environment because it involves only minor changes to the Mwricipal Code regarding
noisy and disorderly conduct; therefore, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State
CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is
necessary.
As to Ordinance B, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed
activity for compliance with CEQA and has determined the activity is not a "Project" as
defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because adoption of the
proposed ordinance will not result in physical change in the environment; therefore,
pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject
to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
A. That the City Council place Ordinance A on fust reading, amending Title 17 of the
Mwricipal Code by amending Sections 17.24.040 and 17.24.050 and adding Section
17.24.060 regarding noisy and disorderly conduct.
B. That the City Council place Ordinance B on fust reading, amending Title 9 of the
Mwricipal Code by adding Chapter 9.14, Sections 9.14.010 tluough 9.14.070 making it
unlawful for minors to consume alcoholic beverages and for persons to host, permit, or
allow gatherings where minors are consuming alcohol beverages.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
A. On November 22, 2006, the Public Safety Subcommittee recommended changes in the
Municipal Code to better enable police officers to deal with loud party problems.
Ordinance A incorporates the Subcommittee recommendations.
B. On October 25, 2006, the Public Safety Subcommittee recommended enacting an
ordinance making it unlawful to host, permit, or allow gatherings where minors are
consuming alcohol beverages. Ordinance B incorporates the Subcommittee
recommendations.
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DISCUSSION
Loud Parties
Citizen complaints to the Chula Vista Police Department about loud parties steadily
increased between January 2003 and December 2006 (see Figure 1). In 2003, there were
1,300 loud party calls to the Police Department; in 2006, there were 2,000 loud party
calls representing a 52 percent increase. These calls mainly come late at night or early
morning on weekends.
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About 47 percent of the calls are to locations that have had previous loud party calls.
Some of those are on the same day and the offending noise continues or returns after
officers leave. Other cases represent chronic locations, such as apartment complexes,
with a history ofloud party complaints.
Officers are limited when addressing the loud party problem. Under current state law,
officers may not take enforcement action against offending parties unless a citizen
bothered by the noise is willing to press charges; few are willing to do so. In addition, at
many chronic apartment complexes, the noise problem often is in different apartments at
different times and site managers cannot be held responsible. Finally, the current
Municipal Code sets hours between 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. as those when noises
can generally be considered as being in violation.
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It is recommended that Section 17.24 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code be amended to:
. Change the hours to 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
· Add subsections to:
o Empower officers to issue citations for a prima facie violation,
o Confiscate and impound components amplifYing or transmitting sound as
evidence in prima facie cases, and
o Allow any peace officer to impound vehicles violating this section as per
CVC 922655.5.
· Provide officers with the ability to enforce noise violations criminally or through
an administrative process.
Gatherings where Underage Persons Consume Alcohol
In 2003, Chula Vista officers responded to 63 loud party calls in which juveniles were
involved; in 2006, that number rose 100 percent to 127 calls. For that same period, the
number of teen loud party calls that involved alcohol increased 155 percent from 20 calls
in 2003 to 51 calls in 2006.
Family, friends, adult purchasers, and parties are the most frequent source of alcohol for
persons under the drinking age. Family members are the most frequent source of alcohol
for younger adolescents. Parties are associated with heavy drinking and binge drinking.
Often, parents and other adults have a high tolerance for underage drinking parties,
allowing them to occur on their property and without any supervision. This community
tolerance for underage drinking may stem from several misconceptions about youth
alcohol consumption.
The National Academies Institute of Medicine has urged state and local governments to
enact a comprehensive set of strategies to reduce underage consumption. These strategies
include strengthening social host liability laws to deter underage drinking parties and
other gatherings.l Social host liability laws (also known as teen party ordinances, loud or
unruly gathering ordinances, or response costs ordinances) target the location in which
underage drinking takes place. Social host liability laws hold individuals responsible for
underage drinking events on property they own, lease, or otherwise control. EI Cajon,
Encinitas, La Mesa, Oceanside, Poway, Santee, the City of San Diego, San Diego County
all have some type of ordinance directed at gatherings of minors where alcohol is being
served or consumed[EHcl].
The City of Chula Vista, pursuant to the police powers delegated to it by the California
Constitution and as a charter city, has the authority to enact laws that promote public
health, safety, and general welfare of its residents. Parties, gatherings, or events on
private property where alcoholic beverages are consumed by minors, who are under the
legal age to consume alcohol in the State of California, are harmful to the minors
themselves and a threat to public health, safety, quiet enjoyment of residential property,
and general welfare. This fact was illustrated by a recent tragic incident in Chula Vista.
On April 2, 2007, paramedics and officers from the Chula Vista Police Department
received a radio call of a subject not breathing at a residence on Regulo Place in the City.
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When officers and paramedics arrived, they found a 19-year-old student at Southwestern
College unresponsive and not breathing. Paramedics pronounced the student dead at the
scene. An investigation revealed that the student and several of his friends had engaged in
the consumption of a large amount of alcohol at a party the previous night. The San
Diego County Medical Examiner determined the cause of death as acute alcohol
intoxication.
Control of gatherings on private property where alcoholic beverages are consumed by
minors is necessary when such activity is determined to be a threat to the peace, health,
safety, or general welfare of the public. Minors often obtain alcoholic beverages at
gatherings at private residences or other private property, places, or premises, including
rented commercial premises, which are under the control of a person who knows or
should know of the consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors. Persons responsible
for the occurrence of such gatherings often fail to take reasonable steps to prevent the
consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors at these gatherings. Reasonable steps are
controlling access to alcohol at a gathering, controlling the quantity of alcohol at the
gathering, verifying the age of persons attending the gathering by inspecting drivers
licenses or other government-issued identification cards to ensure that minors do not
consume alcohol while at the gathering, and supervising the activities of minors at the
gathering.
This ordinance is necessary (I) to protect public health, safety, and general welfare; (2) to
enforce laws prohibiting consumption of alcohol by minors; and (3) to reduce the costs of
providing police services to parties, gatherings, or events requiring a response by
requiring party hosts to ensure minors are not consuming alcoholic beverages.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in Califomia Code of
Regulations section I 8704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMP ACT
There is no direct fiscal impact. Enforcement will be provided by Police Department
personnel.
Prepared by: John Stedman, Public Safety Analyst, Police Department and Joan Dawson, Deputy City
Attorney. City Attorney's Office
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 17.24.040 AND 17.24.050 AND
ADDING SECTION 17.24.060 REGARDING NOISY
AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista, pursuant to the police powers delegated to it
by the California Constitution and as a charter city, has the authority to enact laws that
promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista, acting through the City Council [the
Council], fmds and declares that disturbing, excessive, offensive, or unreasonable noises
create a drain on law enforcement resources when police are called to respond to the
noise, often multiple times; and
WHEREAS, when police are called to respond to noise complaints, it takes them
away from other calls for service; and
WHEREAS, disturbing, excessive, offense, or unreasonable noises can negatively
impact public health, safety, quiet enjoyment of property, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Council to provide law enforcement personnel
in the City with additional tools to respond to and abate noise violations that constitute a
public nuisance within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION I: That the Chula Vista Municipal Code be amended to read as follows:
17.24.040
Laud, uBBeecssary, uBusual OF eOBtiBuedDisturbinl!:, excessive,-ffl'
offensive, or unreasonable noises - Prohibited - Exceptions.
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Ordinance No.
A. It is unlawful for any person in any commercial or residential zone in the City
to make. continue. or cause to be made or continued any disturbing. excessive.-ff
offensive. or unreasonable loud, ur.necessary, lHlfeasonable or lliHi5ual noise, which.,.ey
its naillie. degree of intensity, or length of time coatinaed Of freqaent repetition, _disturbs
the health. safety. general welfare. or quiet eniovment of property of others comfort or
repose of ethers er injures or endangers the health, fleace, or saf-ety, or auiet enjoyment of
llro13ert',' of others in any commercial or residential zone within the limits of the Ceity '-~
proyided, howeyer, that tIhis section shall not in any way affect, restrict, or prohibit any
activities incidental to scientific or industrial activities carried out in a reasonable manner
according to the usual customs of scientific or industrial saitl-activities, conducted in
areas zoned for such purposes, or upon lands which are under the jurisdiction of the board
of commissioners of the San Diego Unified Port District.
B. The characteristics and conditions to consider -te-in determining whether a
noise is disturbing. excessive. _offensive. or unreasonable in violation of this section
shall include. but not be limited to. the following:
1. The degree of intensitv of the noise:
2. Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual:
3. Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural:
4. The level of the noise;
5. The proximity of the noise to sleeping facilities;
6. The nature and zoning of the area from which the noise emanates and
the area where it is received;
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7. The time of day or night the noise occurs;
8. The duration of the noise; and
9. Whether the noise is recurrent. intermittent. or constant.
C. The following activities. among others. are declared to cause disturbing.
excessive. -Bf-offensive. or unreasonable noises in violation of this section and to
constitute a public nuisance and are lIDlawful. namely:
1. Radios. Phonographs. Amplifiers. and Other Devices.,.-Bt&.- The using.
operating. or permitting to be plaved. used. or operated.-ef. anI' radio receiving set.
musical instrument. drums. phonograph. television set. loud speakers and sound
amplifier. or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound in as\%€h
manner that as-te-disturbs the peace. comfort. or quiet eniovment of anv reasonable
person of normal sensitivity in the vicinity; BE. area of the city is prohibitea
2. Animals and Birds. The keeping of any animal or bird which bv
frequent or long continued noise sflall-disturbs the peace. comfort. or quiet eniovment of
propertv fel365eof anv person residing or workin!/: in the vicinity;
3. Drums and Musical Instruments. The use of anv drum or other musical
instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention. by creation of noise. to any
performance. show. or sale;
4. Loudspeakers. Amplifiers for Advertising. The using. operating or
permitting to be plaved. used. or operated. ef-anv radio receiying set. musical instrument.
phonograph. loudspeaker. sound amplifier. or other machine or device for the production
or reproduction of sound. which is heard easf-upon a public l'hestreet. s-for the purpose of
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commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the public to anI' building or
structure. so as to annoy or disturb the peace. comfort. or quiet enioyment of property,
eamfort sr repsse of persons in anI' office. Bf-dwelling. hotel. or other type of residence;
5 . Yelling. Shouting. Loud or raucous yelling or ,shouting on lIie--public
streets. particularly between the hours of II :00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.. or at any time or place
in SBeh-a manner that creates a disturbance of the public order where the velling or
shouting is inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction; 1,1'; an act of
yiolenee Sf b.,. any aet likel.,. to prsffilee violenee
6. 6,Exhausts. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam
engine, stationary internal combustion engine. compressor. motor boat. or motor vehicle
except through a muffler or other device. which will effectively prevent loud or explosive
noises therefrom: Ilrovided. that this sabseetisR and these sHesections sha-ll Rst iR any
\\'a-; affeet. restrict 0f Ilromeit an'; aeti';ities illeidental to seientifie sr illduotrial researeh.
or maallfaetoollll:. 1l1lSIie atilitv Illaats. eORstruetisR or rellairiRl:: eSRdllctea iR areas zSBeEl
for slowh IlllfllSses. iBeludiBl:: effieri:eBey rellairs iR an'; ZOBe. sr UPSR lands '1{hich are
under the illfisdietisR of the haara of commissioners of the San Diel::o Unifiea Psrt
Distriet;
7. Blowers. The operation of any noise-creating blower. -eF-power fan. or
any internal combustion engine. unless the noise from such blower or fan is muffled and
the SBeh-engine is equipped with a muffler device sufficient to deaden the sooImoise;
Ilro'/ideE!. however. that this seetisR and sllbseetioRs shall Rot ia an'; way affeet. restriet
sr Ilromhit an... aetivities iaeidental to seientifie sr iBdHotrial researeh. or ffiaalHaeturillll:.
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public utility plants. cOllstructioll or repairmz: cOll<hwtea ill areas zOllea for SHch
IlUfllOses. illslHdill!:: efllCr~ellCY rellairs ill aRY :GOlle. or ullolllands .,,;flich are Hllder the
iarisdictioll of the born-d of commissioaers ofilie San Die!::o Unified Port District
8. Power Machinery. Tools. and Equipment. The use of anv tools. power
machinery. or equipment or the conduct of construction and building work in residential
zones so as to cause noises disturbing to the peace. comfort. and quiet eniovment of
prorertv re13oseof anv person residing or working in the vicinitv. between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.. Mondav through Fridav. and between the hours of 10:00 p.m.
and 8:00 a.m.. Saturdav and Sundav. except when the work-same is necessary for
emergency repairs required for the health and safety of any member of the community:
9. Motorcvcle or Motor Vehicle Noises. No person operating a
motorcvcle or motor-driven cycle shall increase the engine's revolutions per minute
while the transmission is in neutral or the clutch is engaged so as to cause more noise to
be emitted than is necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle. Further. anv
disturbing. excessive. offensive. or unreasonable uffilsuaL load or aistarbiRg noise made
bv any motorcvcle or other motor vehicle not reasonablv necessary in the operation of the
saffi-cvcle or vehicle under the circumstances is prohibited and includes but is not limited
to noise caused bv screeching of tires. racing or accelerating the engine. backfiring the
engine. or other noise and exhaHot from the engine tailpipe or muffler:
10. Horns. Signaling Devices. The sounding of anv horn or signaling
device on anv automobile. motorcycle. street car. or other vehicle on any street or public
place of the Ceitv. except as a danger warning; the creation bv means of any such
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signaling device of anv unreasonablv loud or harsh sound; the sounding of anv device for
an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time; and the use of anv signaling device
when traffic is for anv reason held up;
II. Swimming Pool Mechanical Equipment. Swimming Pepool
mechanical equipment. including. but not limited to. mechanical filters. pumps.
chlorinators. and pool heaters. shall be 5&-located or soundproofed so that such equipment
will not create disturbing. excessive. offensive. or unreasonable loud. lliHleceSSar'r.
anusual or contin-llin~ noise that so as to disturbs the peace and quiet enioyment of
properlv of persons residing in the neighborhood.
D. Prima Facie Violations. Anv of the following shall constitute evidence of a
prima facie violation of this section:
I. The operation of sound production or reproduction device. radio
receiving set. musical instrument. drum. phonograph. television set. machine. loud
speaker and sound amplifier or similar machine or device between the hours of
II :00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. in a sooflmanner as to be plainlv audible at a distance of fiftv
(50) feet from the building. structure. vehicle. or premises in which it is located-skalt
cORstirute evideRce of a prima facie violffiieR of this sectioR;
2. The operation of any sound amplifier. which is part of or connected to.
anv radio receiving set. stereo. compact disc plaver. cassette tape player. or other similar
device when operated at anv time in such as a manner as to be plainly audible at a
distance offiftv (50) feet and when operated in 5-lI€fi-a manner as to cause a person to be
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aware of vibration accompanving the sound at a distance offiftv (50) feet from the
source.
17.24.050
Loutl, uBBeeessary, uBusualor eOBtiBuetl Boises BesigBatetl aBtI
aescribed.Enforcement of Prima Facie Violations.
A. Anv person, who is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter and
who encounters evidence of a prima facie violation of Section 17.24.040. is empowered
to confiscate and impound as evidence anv or all of the components amplifying or
transmitting the sound.
B. Anv peace officer. as defined in the California Penal Code. who encounters
evidence of a prima facie violation of Section 17.24.040 wherebv the components
amplifying or transmitting the sound are attached to a vehicle mav. in accordance with
the provisions of California Vehicle Code Section 22655.5. impound the vehicle. as
containing evidence of a criminal offense. when the amplifying and/or transmitting
component(s) cannot be readilv removed from the vehicle without damaging the
component( s) or the vehicle. The follo'.\'iflg acts, amOfl!; others, Elfe deelElfee. to be
di~ttlfbifl!; and ur.flecessary 110ises in yielatisfl of this chapter, 8tH said eflWfleration shall
net be deemed to be exelusiye, flamely:
f.. Radios, Phoaogra]3hG, .\mpli!i8FG, ets. The using, opemting, or permitting to
be played, ased or operated, of afty radio receivrng set, masical instrnmem, phoflograph,
television 8r other machine or devise for the ]3rodacing or re]3rodaeing of souad in sueh
mar.ner as t8 disturb the comfort and re]3ose of any ]3erson residing or workiflg in the
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vieiait)', or at any time with louder '/oltlffie thaH is aeeessary for ooaveniellt neariag by
the persoa or persoas who are in the room, plaee, '/eRiole or premises ia willen suen
maemae or de'/ice is operated, aHd wno are '.oluntaT)' listeaers thereto. The operation of
any suen set, iastrumellt, phoaograpn, maeRiae or de'/iee bew.ceen tne hams of 12:00
midaight and g :00 a.m. ia such maruwr as to be plaiRly audible at a diotaHce of 50 feet
from the buildiag, structure, vehicle or premises ill '.ymch it is located shall be prima facie
e'/ideace ofa ';iolatioR of this sectioa and CVMC 17.21.010;
B. l.!limals, Birds, Etc. The keepiag ef any animal or bird which BY frequellt or
long cofltiaued Raise shadl disturb the cemfort or repose of an)' persell. residiag er
workiag ia the vicinity;
C. Noises aear Schools, Courts, Churcnes and Hospitals. The creatiea ef any
lli'.necesoary Reise oa the street adjacellt to an:,' school, chmch or court so as te disturb or
tlllflecessaril:,' illterfcre with the workiags ef such iastitutioR; or the creatioR of any
lir.Reeessary aoise OR the street adjaeeat to a hospital so as te unnecessarily or
lHlfeasoaaBly disturb the patiellts in sueh hospital;
D. HiP;;hrs, Peddlers. The shouting and eryiag efpeddlers, hawkers aRd vendors
which distm.a the peace aad quiet of the Reighborhood;
E. Drums. The use of aRY drum or other mstrumellt or de'/iee fer the purpose ef
attraetiag attelltiea, by creation of aoise, te any perf-ermance, she'N or sale;
F. Loudspeakers, l.mplifiers for I.d'/ertising, Ete. The usiag, ojleratillg or
permittiag to be played, uoed or operated, of an:,' radio recei'/ing set, mllsieal iaotrumeat,
phonograph, 101ldspeaker, sound araplifier, or other machiae er device for the preduetioa
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or reproductioB of soaBd 'shich is east apon the streets for the pllfFlose of commercial
advertisiRr; or atlractinr; the attention of the pH13lis to aRY baildinr; or otmstUie, so as to
ar.noy or diBtUi-6 the quiet, comf-ert or repose of persons in aRY office, or d'Nellinr;, hotel
or other type ef residence;
G. Yellinr;, Shouting, Ete. Loud or raHCOUS yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling
or sinr;ing on the pHlllic streets, particularly between the aO\lfs of 12:00 midllight and
8:00 a.m., or at aRY time or place so as to ar.noy or disturb tae quiet, eomfort or rapose of
persoBs iR aRY officc, or iB any d'Nelliag, aotel or other tYJle of residence, or of any
persoa ia tae ';,ieinity;
H. EJrhllHsts. The discharge iRto the open air of the e:rnaHst of any steam eagine,
statioaary iatemal cOm-6astioB ear;iae, compressor, motor boat, or motor vehicle except
through a mHffler or etaer devise which will effeetively prevent loud or explosive Hoises
thoref'rom; provided, that this sabsectioB aRd these sueoectioHs shall Hot in aRY way
affeet, restrict or profiibit any activities iacideHtal to scientific or iRdustrial research, or
ffiaRHfactHring, Jltl13lic utility plants, eonGtreeaon or repairiag conciacted in areas zoned
for Stich pll!J3oses, illcludinr; emergency repairs ill any zone, er tIponlands whieh are
under the jUiisdictioll oftae bearci of commissioHers oftlle San Diege Uaified Port
District;
1. Blov,ors. The operatioB of any Hoise creatiHg 81o'Ner or Jlo'Ner faR or any
internal comsuGtion engine, tIRless the Boise f'rOfR saca blower or faR is ffiHffled and such
eagiae is equipped '1/ith a nmffler devise sufficient te <leaden sllea Heise; previded,
aowever, that this seatioa and subseatioas shall not iR aay way aff-ect, restrict or prohibit
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any acti'-,ities iaeieental to scientific or indHstriaI research, or manufacturing, IJHblic
mility ]31aHts, construction or repairing eenellcted in areas zoned for such pllF]3eses,
including emergellcy repairs ill any zone, or upon lands '1.hich are HIlder the jHfisdietien
of the beard of cemmissieners of the San Diege DHified Port District;
J. Power Machinery, Toels and Eq-Hipment. The HGe of any tools, ]3ower
machiHery or 6Ejuipment or the condolet of construction and sIDlding werk in residential
zones so as to CEffise noises eisturbing to the comfort aRa repose of any person resiaiHg or
'.'.'orking in the vicinity, bet\'-'een the hours of 10:00 ]3.m. and 7 :00 a.m., Monday tflrellgh
Friday, ana between the Reurs of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., Saturaay and SW'leaJ', e)lCept
'shen the same is Hecessary for emergellcy repaiFG required for the heaItR aRa safety of
any member of the commUllity;
K. Motercyele er Motor "'eRiele "Neises. No person operating a metereycle or
motor driyen cycle sRall increase the engine's re'iOlmions per millute while the
transmission is ill neutral er tRe elmch is cngagea so as to Cll10lSe more noise te be emitted
than is necessary for the HonnaI operation of the vORiele. Further, any elleessive, UIlHSHal,
10Hd or disturbing Heise maae by any motorcycle or ether motor '-'eRiele not reasollably
necessary in the o]3cration of said cyele or vehicle anaer the cirCHlIlstances is prohibited
and inclllees bm is not limited to noise callsed by screeching of tires, racing or
accelerating the engine, backfiring the engine and elr.f1aHst from the engine tailpipe or
mHffler;
L. Hems, Signaling Deyices, Etc. The sOUllding of any horn or signaling deyiee
on any automobile, motoreyele, street ear or other '-,ehiele on any street or public plaee of
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the eity, eKcept as a dallger warniRg; tae creatien by meaas ef allY saea SigRalillg device
of allY lolnreasoRaely loud or aarsfl sOURd; the selolRdiRg of allY Eleviee fer all ulllleeessary
and Ufffcasonaele period of time; and the use of allY signaling de'/iee wfleR traffic is for
any reaSOR aeld lolJl;
M. ~>::imrniRg Peel Meeharueal Equipment. Swill'lffiing peel meehanieal
equipffiellt, iRcludillg, but Rot limited to, meellanieal filters, plHllpS, chleriRators aad pool
heaters, saall be so leeated or sOlolRaproof-ed that saeh equipmeRt ,,;ill ROt ereate load,
UllIleeessary, affilsaal or eomiRumg Roise so as to disll.lffl the peaee allEl qaiet of perseRs
residillg iR The Reighborhood.
17.24.060
Repeated Violations - Public Nuisance--Responsible Person - Cost
Recoverv.
A. Any person, who is responsible for a second violation of Section 17.24.040
within one vear (365 days) of the first violation at a place or premises ,including
residential or commercial property. under his or her control ,shall be liable for
maintaining a public nuisance, as defined by state and/or local law. -To be deemed a
person responsible for repeated yiolations of Section 17.24.040, it is not necessary for the
person to be found criminally liable for a yiolation of the section. In addition to other
penalties allowed by state law or this Municipal Code, a person responsible for repeated
yiolations of Section 17.24.040 may be subiect to an administratiye fine of $1 ,000 per
incident. The administrative fine shall constitute a debt of the responsible person to the
City, and shall be payable to the City in the manner provided in CVMC Chapters 1.40
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and 1.41 and other applicable law. If the responsible person is a minor. the parent or
guardian of the minor shall be iointly and seyerally liable under this section.
B. Under the proyisions of this section. a responsible person shall include a
property owner of a residential or commercial property. who has actual knowledge or
who receiyes actual notice of a fIrst yiolation of Section 17.24.040 committed by a
tenant. A property owner. who has actual knowledge or who receives actual notice of a
fIrst violation of Section 17.24.040 by a tenant. shall take any and all reasonable steps to
ensure that the property is not being maintained in a manner to constitute a public
nuisance as defIned by state and/or local law.
C. Where there occurs a repeated violation of Section 17.24.040 within one year
(365 days) of a previous violation and the responsible party has been provided written
notice of the previous violation. the responsible person shall be held liable for the cost of
providing police services needed as a result of the second violation to control the threat to
the public peace. health. safety. general welfare. or quiet enioyment of the property. The
imposition of this liability for cost recovery shall be governed by the provisions of
Government Code Section 38773, CYMC 1.41.140. and other applicable law. A repeated
violation of Section 17.24.040 may also result in the arrest and/or citation of violators of
the California Penal Code. this Municipal Code. or other applicable state or local law.
D. Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the ability to initiate or
continue concurrent or subsequent criminal prosecution for any violation of the
provisions of this Municipal Code or any state law arising out of the same circumstances
necessitating the application of this section.
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SECTION II: Effective Date.-_This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty
days after its final passage.
Presented by
r~
.' Moore t/
Richard P. Emerson
Chief of Police
J :\Attomey\JDA WSON\Ordinances\Noise Ordinance.fill (REDLINE-SOL 04-12-07.doc
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 17.24.040 AND 17.24.050 AND
ADDING SECTION 17.24.060 REGARDING NOISY
AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT
WHEREAS, the City ofChula Vista, pursuant to the police powers delegated to it
by the California Constitution and as a charter city, has the authority to enact laws that
promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City ofChula Vista, acting through the City Council [the
Council], finds and declares that disturbing, excessive, offensive, or unreasonable noises
create a drain on law enforcement resources when police are called to respond to the
noise, often multiple times; and
WHEREAS, when police are called to respond to noise complaints, it takes them
away from other calls for service; and
WHEREAS, disturbing, excessive, offense, or unreasonable noises can negatively
impact public health, safety, quiet enjoyment of property, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Council to provide law enforcement personnel
in the City with additional tools to respond to and abate noise violations that constitute a
public nuisance within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista does hereby
ordain as follows:
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SECTION I: That the Chula Vista Municipal Code be amended to read as follows:
17.24.040
Disturbing, excessive, offensive, or unreasonable noises - Prohibited -
Exceptions.
A. It is unlawful for any person in any commercial or residential zone in the City
to make, continue, or cause to be made or continued any disturbing, excessive, offensive,
or unreasonable noise, which disturbs the health, safety, general welfare, or quiet
enjoyment of property of others in any commercial or residential zone within the limits of
the City. This section shall not in any way affect, restrict, or prohibit any activities
incidental to scientific or industrial activities carried out in a reasonable manner
according to the usual customs of scientific or industrial activities, conducted in areas
zoned for such purposes, or upon lands which are under the jurisdiction of the board of
commissioners of the San Diego Unified Port District.
B. The characteristics and conditions to consider in determining whether a noise
is disturbing, excessive, offensive, or unreasonable in violation of this section shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The degree of intensity of the noise;
2. Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;
3. Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural;
4. The level of the noise;
5. The proximity of the noise to sleeping facilities;
6. The nature and zoning ofthe area from which the noise emanates and
the area where it is received;
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7. The time of day or night the noise occurs;
8. The duration of the noise; and
9. Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant.
c. The following activities, among others, are declared to cause disturbing,
excessive, offensive, or unreasonable noises in violation of this section and to constitute a
public nuisance:
1. Radios, Phonographs, Amplifiers, and Other Devices. The using,
operating, or permitting to be played, used, or operated, any radio receiving set, musical
instrument, drums, phonograph, television set, loud speakers and sound amplifier, or
other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound in a manner that
disturbs the peace, comfort, or quiet enjoyment of any reasonable person of normal
sensitivity in the vicinity;
2. Animals and Birds. The keeping of any animal or bird which by
frequent or long continued noise disturbs the peace, comfort, or quiet enjoyment of
property of any person in the vicinity;
3. Drums and Musical Instruments. The use of any drum or other musical
instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention, by creation of noise, to any
performance, show, or sale;
4. Loudspeakers, Amplifiers for Advertising. The using, operating or
permitting to be played, used, or operated, any radio receiving set, musical instrument,
phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier, or other machine or device for the production
or reproduction of sound, which is heard upon a public street, for the purpose of
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commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the public to any building or
structure, so as to annoy or disturb the peace, comfort, or quiet enjoyment of property of
persons in any office, dweIIing, hotel, or other type of residence;
5. YeIIing, Shouting. Loud or raucous yeIIing or shouting on public
streets, particularly between the hours of 11 :00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., or at any time or place
in a manner that creates a disturbance of the public order where the yeIIing or shouting is
inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction;
6. Exhausts. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam
engine, stationary internal combustion engine, compressor, motor boat, or motor vehicle
except through a muffler or other device, which will effectively prevent loud or explosive
noises therefrom;
7. Blowers. The operation of any noise-creating blower, power fan, or
any internal combustion engine, unless the noise from such blower or fan is muffled and
the engine is equipped with a muffler device sufficient to deaden the noise;
8. Power Machinery, Tools, and Equipment. The use of any tools, power
machinery, or equipment or the conduct of construction and building work in residential
zones so as to cause noises disturbing to the peace, comfort, and quiet enjoyment of
property of any person residing or working in the vicinity, between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
8:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, except when the work is necessary for emergency
repairs required for the health and safety of any member of the community;
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9. Motorcycle or Motor Vehicle Noises. No person operating a
motorcycle or motor-driven cycle shall increase the engine's revolutions per minute
while the transmission is in neutral or the clutch is engaged so as to cause more noise to
be emitted than is necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle. Further, any
disturbing, excessive, offensive, or unreasonable noise made by any motorcycle or other
motor vehicle not reasonably necessary in the operation of the cycle or vehicle under the
circumstances is prohibited and includes but is not limited to noise caused by screeching
of tires, racing or accelerating the engine, backfiring the engine, or other noise from the
engine tailpipe or muffler;
10. Horns, Signaling Devices. The sounding of any horn or signaling
device on any automobile, motorcycle, street car, or other vehicle on any street or public
place of the City, except as a danger warning; the creation by means of any such
signaling device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; the sounding of any device for
an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time; and the use of any signaling device
when traffic is for any reason held up;
II. Swimming Pool Mechanical Equipment. Swimming pool mechanical
equipment, including, but not limited to, mechanical filters, pumps, chlorinators, and pool
heaters, shall be located or soundproofed so that such equipment will not create
disturbing, excessive, offensive, or unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace and quiet
enjoyment of property of persons residing in the neighborhood.
D. Prima Facie Violations. Any of the following shall constitute evidence ofa
prima facie violation of this section:
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I. The operation of sound production or reproduction device, radio
receiving set, musical instrument, drum, phonograph, television set, machine, loud
speaker and sound amplifier, or similar machine or device between the hours of
11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. in a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of fifty (50)
feet from the building, structure, vehicle, or premises in which it is located;
2. The operation of any sound amplifier, which is part of or connected to,
any radio receiving set, stereo, compact disc player, cassette tape player, or other similar
device when operated at any time in a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of
fifty (50) feet and when operated in a manner as to cause a person to be aware of
vibration accompanying the sound at a distance of fifty (50) feet from the source.
17.24.050
Enforcement of Prima Facie Violations.
A. Any person, who is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter and
who encounters evidence of a prima facie violation of Section 17.24.040, is empowered
to confiscate and impound as evidence any or all of the components amplifying or
transmitting the sound.
B. Any peace officer, as defined in the California Penal Code, who encounters
evidence of a prima facie violation of Section 17.24.040 whereby the components
amplifying or transmitting the sound are attached to a vehicle may, in accordance with
the provisions of California Vehicle Code Section 22655.5, impound the vehicle, as
containing evidence of a criminal offense, when the amplifying and/or transmitting
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component(s) cannot be readily removed from the vehicle without damaging the
component(s) or the vehicle.
17.24.060
Repeated Violations - Public Nuisance-Responsible Person - Cost
Recovery.
A. Any person, who is responsible for a second violation of Section 17.24.040
within one year (365 days) of the first violation at a place or premises including
residential or commercial property, under his or her control shall be liable for maintaining
a public nuisance, as defined by state and/or local law. To be deemed a person
responsible for repeated violations of Section 17.24.040, it is not necessary for the person
to be found criminally liable for a violation of the section. In addition to other penalties
allowed by state law or this Municipal Code, a person responsible for repeated violations
of Section 17.24.040 may be subject to an administrative fine of $1 ,000 per incident. The
administrative fine shall constitute a debt of the responsible person to the City, and shall
be payable to the City in the manner provided in CVMC Chapters 1.40 and 1.41 and
other applicable law. If the responsible person is a minor, the parent or guardian of the
minor shall be jointly and severally liable under this section.
B. Under the provisions of this section, a responsible person shall include a
property owner of a residential or commercial property, who has actual knowledge or
who receives actual notice of a first violation of Section 17.24.040 committed by a
tenant. A property owner, who has actual knowledge or who receives actual notice of a
first violation of Section 17.24.040 by a tenant, shall take any and all reasonable steps to
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ensure that the property is not being maintained in a manner to constitute a public
nuisance as defined by state and/or local law.
C. Where there occurs a repeated violation of Section 17.24.040 within one year
(365 days) of a previous violation and the responsible party has been provided written
notice of the previous violation, the responsible person shall be held liable for the cost of
providing police services needed as a result of the second violation to control the threat to
the public peace, health, safety, general welfare, or quiet enjoyment of the property. The
imposition of this liability for cost recovery shall be governed by the provisions of
Government Code Section 38773, CYMC 1.41.140, and other applicable law. A repeated
violation of Section 17.24.040 may also result in the arrest and/or citation of violators of
the California Penal Code, this Municipal Code, or other applicable state or local law.
D. Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the ability to initiate or
continue concurrent or subsequent criminal prosecution for any violation of the
provisions of this Municipal Code or any state law arising out of the same circumstances
necessitating the application of this section.
SECTION II: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days
after its final passage.
Presented by
Richard P. Emerson
Chief of Police
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/ Ann Moore
City Attorney .
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.14, SECTIONS 9.14.010
THROUGH 9.14.070, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR MINORS
TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND FOR
PERSONS TO HOST, PERMIT, OR ALLOW GATHERINGS
WHERE MINORS ARE CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista, pursuant to the police powers delegated to it by the
California Constitution and as a charter city, has the authority to enact laws that promote the
public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista, acting through the City Council [the Council] fmds
that parties, gatherings, or events [gatherings] on private property where alcoholic beverages are
consumed by minors, who are under the legal age to consume alcohol in the State of California,
are harmful to the minors themselves and a threat to public health, safety, quiet enjoyment of
residential property, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that minors often obtain alcoholic beverages at gatherings
held at private residences or other private property, places, or premises, including rented
commercial premises, which are under the control of a person who knows or should know of the
consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors; further, the Council fmds that persons
responsible for the occurrence of such gatherings often fail to take reasonable steps to prevent
the consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors at these gatherings; and
WHEREAS, control of gatherings on private property where alcoholic beverages are
consumed by minors is necessary when such activity is determined to be a threat to the peace,
health, safety, or general welfare of the public; and
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WHEREAS, police officers often are required to make multiple responses to the location
of a gathering where alcoholic beverages are consumed by minors in order to disperse
uncooperative participants, causing a drain on public safety resources and in some cases, leaving
other areas of the City with delayed police response; and
WHEREAS, problems associated with gatherings where alcoholic beverages are
consumed by minors are difficult to prevent and deter unless the City of Chula Vista Police
Department has the legal authority to arrest offenders and direct the host to disperse the
gathering; and
WHEREAS, police ability to abate gatherings on private property where alcohol is
consumed by minors will result in a decrease in abuse of alcohol by minors, physical altercations
and injuries, neighborhood vandalism, and excessive noise disturbance, thereby improving
public safety; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Council that liability under this Ordinance applies to
any person in control of private property who knowingly hosts, permits, or allows a party,
gathering, or event where minors are present and an alcoholic beverage is being consumed by
any minor, where the person in control of the private property knows or reasonably should know
that a minor has consumed an alcoholic beverage; and
WHEREAS, it is the further intent of the Council to impose a duty on any person having
control of any residence or other private property, place, or premises, including any commercial
premises, who knowingly hosts, permits, or allows a party, gathering, or event, to take all
reasonable steps to prevent the consumption of alcoholic beverages by any minor at the
gathering;
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
SECTION I: That the Chula Vista Municipal Code be amended to add Chapter 9.14,
Sections 9.14.010 through 9.14.070 to read as follows:
Chapter 9.14 Alcohol Consumption bv Minors
9.14.010
Purpose and intent.
The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The City of Chula Vista. pursuant to the police powers delegated to it by the
California Constitution and as a charter city. has the authority to enact laws that promote the
public health. safety. and general welfare of its residents;
B. The occurrence of parties. gatherings. or eyents on private property where alcoholic
beyerages are consumed by minors. who are under the legal age to consume alcohol in the State
of California. are harmful to the minors themselves and a threat to ~)Ublic health. safety. quiet
enioyment of residential property. and general welfare:
C. Minors often obtain alcoholic beverages at gatherings held at private residences or
other private property. places. or premises. including rented commercial premises. which are
under the control of a person who knows or should know of the consumption of alcoholic
beverages by minors.
D. Persons responsible for the occurrence of such gatherings often fail to take reasonable
steps to prevent the consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors at these gatherings.
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E. The ability of police officers to control gatherings on private property where alcoholic
beverages are consumed bv minors is necessary when such activity is determined to be a threat to
the peace. health. safety. or general welfare of the public.
F. Gatherings involving consumption of alcohol bv minors. as defined bv this chapter.
are unlawful and constitute a public nuisance pursuant to state law and provisions of this
Municipal Code.
G. The purpose and intent of this chapter is: (J) to protect public health. safety. and
general welfare of people and premises in the city. including the quiet eniovment of residential
and other private property: (2) to enforce laws prohibiting the consumption of alcohol bv minors:
and (3) to reduce the costs of providing police services to parties. gatherings. or events requiring
a response bv requiring the person who knowingly hosts. permits. or allows a party. gathering. or
event to ensure minors are not consuming alcoholic beverages through criminal. civil.
administrative. and other penalties as allowed bv state and local law.
9.14.020
Definitions.
For purposes of Sections 9.14.010 through 9.14.070. the following definitions shall
ill2lliY;
"Alcohol" means ethyl alcohol. hydrated oxide of ethvl. or spirits of wine. from whatever
source or bv whatever process produced.
"Alcoholic beverage" includes alcohol. spirits. liquor. wine. beer. and everv liquid or
solid containing alcohol. sPirits. wine. or beer. and which contains one-half of one (1) percent or
more of alcohol bv volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted.
mixed. or combined with other substances.
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"Gathering" is a party. gathering. or eyent. where a group of three or more persons haye
assembled or are assembling for a social occasion or social actiyity.
"Legal Guardian" means: (1) a person who. by court order. is the guardian of the person
of a minor; or (2) a public or priyate agency with whom a minor has been placed by the court.
"Minor" means any person under twenty-one years of age.
"Parent" means a person who is a natural parent. adoptiye parent. foster parent. or
stepparent of another person.
"Premises" means any residence or other priyate property. place. or premises. including
any commercial or business premises.
"Response costs" are the costs associated with responses by law enforcement. fire. and
other emergency response proyiders to a gathering. including but not limited to: (1) salaries and
benefits of law enforcement. code enforcement. fire. or other emergency response personnel for
the amount of time spent responding to. remaining at. or otherwise dealing with a gathering. and
the administratiye costs attributable to such response(s): (2) the cost of any medical treatment for
any law enforcement. code enforcement. fire. or other emergency response personnel iniured
responding to. remaining at. or leaving the scene of a gathering; (3) the cost of repairing any city
equipment or property damaged. and the cost of the use of any such equipment. in responding to.
remaining at. or leaving the scene ofa gathering; and (4) any other allowable costs related to the
enforcement of Sections 9.14.030 and 9.14.040.
9.14.030
Consumption of Alcohol by Minor Prohibited in Public Place, Place ODen to
Public, or Place Not ODen to Public.
Except as permitted by state law. it is unlawful for any minor to:
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A. consume at anv public place or anv place open to the public anv alcoholic beverage;
or
B. consume at anv place not open to the public anv alcoholic beverage. unless in
connection with the consumption of the alcoholic beverage that minor is being supervised bv his
or her parent or legal guardian.
9.14.040
Hostin!!. Permittin!!. or AUowin!! a Party. Gatherin!!. or Event Where Minors
Consumin!! Alcoholic Beverae:es Prohibited.
A. Imposition of Dutv and Violation.
1. It is the dutv of anv person having control of anv premises. who knowinglv
hosts. permits. or allows a gathering at said premises to take all reasonable steps to prevent the
consumption of alcoholic beverages bv anv minor at the gathering. Reasonable steps are
controlling access to alcoholic beverages at the gathering; controlling the quantity of alcoholic
beverages present at the gathering; verifving the age of persons attending the gathering by
inspecting drivers licenses or other government-issued identification cards to ensure that minors
do not consume alcoholic beverages while at the gathering; and supervising the activities of
minors at the gathering.
2. It is unlawful for anv person having control of anv premises to knowinglv host.
permit. or allow a gathering to take place at said premises where at least one minor consumes an
alcoholic beverage. whenever the person having control of the premises either knows a minor
has consumed an alcoholic beverage or reasonablv should have known that a minor consumed an
alcoholic beverage had the person taken all reasonable steps to prevent the consumption of an
alcoholic beverage bv a minor as set forth in Subsection A.l of this section.
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B. This section shall not applv to conduct involving the use of alcoholic beverages that
occurs exclusivelv between a minor and his or her parent or legal guardian. as permitted bv
Article L Section 4. of the California Constitution.
C. This section shall not applv to anv California Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control licensee at anv premises regulated bv the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
9.14.050
Mandatorv Minimum Fines.
Criminal violations of Sections 9.14.030 and 9.14.040 shall be punishable. on a first
offense. bv a mandatorv minimum fine of$IOO.OO. plus statutory penaltv assessments. with
neither fine nor assessments staved or suspended. and. on second and subsequent offenses. bv a
fine of $200.00. plus statutory penalty assessments. with neither fine nor assessments staved or
suspended. Notwithstanding other provisions of the Municipal Code. violations of the provisions
of this chapter mav also be subiect to an administrative fine of $ LOOO per incident. as allowed bv
Section 9.14.060. The administrative fine shall constitute a debt of the responsible person to the
City. and shall be pavable to the Citv in the manner provided in CVMC Chapters 1.40 and 1.41
and other applicable law. If the responsible person is a minor. the parent or guardian of the minor
shall be iointlv and severallv liable under this section.
9.14.060
Reservation of Lel!al Options.
Violations of Sections 9.14.030 and 9.14.040 mav be prosecuted bv the City ofChula
Vista. in the name of the People of the State of California. criminallv. civillv. and/or
administrativelv as provided bv the Municipal Code. The Citv ofChula Vista mav seek
administrative fees and response costs associated with enforcement of Sections 9.14.030 and
9.14.040. through all remedies or procedures provided bv statute. ordinance. or law. Sections
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9.14.030 and 9.14.040 shall not limit the authority of peace officers or private citizens to make
arrests for any criminal offense arising out of conduct regulated bv Sections 9.14.030 and
9.14.040. nor shall they limit the City ofChula Vista's or the People of the State of California's
ability to initiate and prosecute any criminal offense arising out of the same circumstances
necessitating the application of Section 9.14.030 or 9.14.040.
9.14.070
Local Authoritv.
Sections 9.14.010 through 9.14.060 shall not apply where prohibited or preempted bv
state or federal law.
SECTION II: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days
after its fmal passage.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Richard P. Emerson
Chief of Police
C;;/!?t/~~
;, . Moore
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.14, SECTIONS 9.14.010
THROUGH 9.14.070, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR MINORS
TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND FOR
PERSONS TO HOST, PERMIT, OR ALLOW GATHERINGS
WHERE MINORS ARE CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES
WHEREAS, the City ofChula Vista, pursuant to the police powers delegated to it by the
California Constitution and as a charter city, has the authority to enact laws that promote the
public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City ofChula Vista, acting through the City Council [the Council] finds
that parties, gatherings, or events [gatherings] on private property where alcoholic beverages are
consumed by minors, who are under the legal age to consume alcohol in the State of California,
are harmful to the minors themselves and a threat to public health, safety, quiet enjoyment of
residential property, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that minors often obtain alcoholic beverages at gatherings
held at private residences or other private property, places, or premises, including rented
commercial premises, which are under the control of a person who knows or should know of the
consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors; further, the Council finds that persons
responsible for the occurrence of such gatherings often fail to take reasonable steps to prevent
the consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors at these gatherings; and
WHEREAS, control of gatherings on private property where alcoholic beverages are
consumed by minors is necessary when such activity is determined to be a threat to the peace,
health, safety, or general welfare of the public; and
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WHEREAS, police officers often are required to make multiple responses to the location
of a gathering where alcoholic beverages are consumed by minors in order to disperse
uncooperative participants, causing a drain on public safety resources and in some cases, leaving
other areas of the City with delayed police response; and
WHEREAS, problems associated with gatherings where alcoholic beverages are
consumed by minors are difficult to prevent and deter unless the City ofChula Vista Police
Department has the legal authority to arrest offenders and direct the host to disperse the
gathering; and
WHEREAS, police ability to abate gatherings on private property where alcohol is
consumed by minors will result in a decrease in abuse of alcohol by minors, physical altercations
and injuries, neighborhood vandalism, and excessive noise disturbance, thereby improving
public safety; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Council that liability under this Ordinance applies to
any person in control of private property who knowingly hosts, permits, or allows a party,
gathering, or event where minors are present and an alcoholic beverage is being consumed by
any minor, where the person in control of the private property knows or reasonably should know
that a minor has consumed an alcoholic beverage; and
WHEREAS, it is the further intent of the Council to impose a duty on any person having
control of any residence or other private property, place, or premises, including any commercial
premises, who knowingly hosts, permits, or allows a party, gathering, or event, to take all
reasonable steps to prevent the consumption of alcoholic beverages by any minor at the
gathering;
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
SECTION I: That the Chula Vista Municipal Code be amended to add Chapter 9.14,
Sections 9.14.010 through 9.14.070 to read as follows:
Chapter 9.14 Alcohol Consumption by Minors
9.14.010
Purpose and intent.
The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The City ofChula Vista, pursuant to the police powers delegated to it by the
California Constitution and as a charter city, has the authority to enact laws that promote the
public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents;
B. The occurrence of parties, gatherings, or events on private property where alcoholic
beverages are consumed by minors, who are under the legal age to consume alcohol in the State
of California, are harmful to the minors themselves and a threat to public health, safety, quiet
enjoyment of property, and general welfare;
C. Minors often obtain alcoholic beverages at gatherings held at private residences or
other private property, places, or premises, including rented commercial premises, which are
under the control of a person who knows or should know of the consumption of alcoholic
beverages by minors.
D. Persons responsible for the occurrence of such gatherings often fail to take reasonable
steps to prevent the consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors at these gatherings.
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E. The ability of police officers to control gatherings on private property where alcoholic
beverages are consumed by minors is necessary when such activity is determined to be a threat to
the peace, health, safety, or general welfare of the public.
F. Gatherings involving consumption of alcohol by minors, as defined by this chapter,
are unlawful and constitute a public nuisance pursuant to state law and provisions of this
Municipal Code.
G. The purpose and intent of this chapter is: (1) to protect public health, safety, and
general welfare of people and premises in the city, including the quiet enjoyment of property;
(2) to enforce laws prohibiting the consumption of alcohol by minors; and (3) to reduce the costs
of providing police services to parties, gatherings, or events requiring a response by requiring the
person who knowingly hosts, permits, or allows a party, gathering, or event to ensure minors are
not consuming alcoholic beverages through criminal, civil, administrative, and other penalties as
allowed by state and local law.
9.14.020
Definitions.
For purposes of Sections 9.14.010 through 9.14.070, the following definitions shall
apply:
"Alcohol" means ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, from whatever
source or by whatever process produced.
"Alcoholic beverage" includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or
solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, or beer, and which contains one-half of one (i) percent or
more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted,
mixed, or combined with other substances.
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"Gathering" is a party, gathering, or event, where a group of three or more persons have
assembled or are assembling for a social occasion or social activity.
"Legal Guardian" means: (I) a person who, by court order, is the guardian of the person
of a minor; or (2) a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by the court.
"Minor" means any person under twenty-one years of age.
"Parent" means a person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent, foster parent, or
stepparent of another person.
"Premises" means any residence or other private property, place, or premises, including
any commercial or business premises.
"Response costs" are the costs associated with responses by law enforcement, fire, and
other emergency response providers to a gathering, including but not limited to: (I) salaries and
benefits of law enforcement, code enforcement, fire, or other emergency response personnel for
the amount of time spent responding to, remaining at, or otherwise dealing with a gathering, and
the administrative costs attributable to such response(s); (2) the cost of any medical treatment for
any law enforcement, code enforcement, fire, or other emergency response personnel injured
responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of a gathering; (3) the cost of repairing any city
equipment or property damaged, and the cost of the use of any such equipment, in responding to,
remaining at, or leaving the scene of a gathering; and (4) any other allowable costs related to the
enforcement of Sections 9.14.030 and 9.14.040.
9.14.030
Consumption of Alcohol by Minor Prohibited in Public Place, Place Open to
Public, or Place Not Open to Public.
Except as permitted by state law, it is unlawful for any minor to:
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A. consume at any public place or any place open to the public any alcoholic beverage;
or
B. consume at any place not open to the public any alcoholic beverage, unless in
connection with the consumption of the alcoholic beverage that minor is being supervised by his
or her parent or legal guardian.
9.14.040
Hosting, Permitting, or Allowing a Party, Gathering, or Event Where Minors
Consuming Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited.
A. Imposition of Duty and Violation.
I. It is the duty of any person having control of any premises, who knowingly
hosts, permits, or allows a gathering at said premises to take all reasonable steps to prevent the
consumption of alcoholic beverages by any minor at the gathering. Reasonable steps are
controlling access to alcoholic beverages at the gathering; controlling the quantity of alcoholic
beverages present at the gathering; verifying the age of persons attending the gathering by
inspecting drivers licenses or other government-issued identification cards to ensure that minors
do not consume alcoholic beverages while at the gathering; and supervising the activities of
minors at the gathering.
2. It is unlawful for any person having control of any premises to knowingly host,
permit, or allow a gathering to take place at said premises where at least one minor consumes an
alcoholic beverage, whenever the person having control of the premises either knows a minor
has consumed an alcoholic beverage or reasonably should have known that a minor consumed an
alcoholic beverage had the person taken all reasonable steps to prevent the consumption of an
alcoholic beverage by a minor as set forth in Subsection A.I of this section.
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B. This section shall not apply to conduct involving the use of alcoholic beverages that
occurs exclusively between a minor and his or her parent or legal guardian, as permitted by
Article I, Section 4, ofthe California Constitution.
C. This section shall not apply to any California Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control licensee at any premises regulated by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
9.14.050
Mandatory Minimum Fines.
Criminal violations of Sections 9.14.030 and 9.14.040 shall be punishable, on a first
offense, by a mandatory minimum fine of$IOO.OO, plus statutory penalty assessments, with
neither fine nor assessments stayed or suspended, and, on second and subsequent offenses, by a
mandatory minimum fine of$200.00, plus statutory penalty assessments, with neither fine nor
assessments stayed or suspended. Notwithstanding other provisions of the Municipal Code,
violations of the provisions of this chapter may also be subject to an administrative fine of
$1,000 per incident, as allowed by Section 9.14.060. The administrative fine shall constitute a
debt of the responsible person to the City, and shall be payable to the City in the manner
provided in CVMC Chapters 1.40 and 1.41 and other applicable law. If the responsible person is
a minor, the parent or guardian of the minor shall be jointly and severally liable under this
section.
9.14.060
Reservation of Legal Options.
Violations of Sections 9.14.030 and 9.14.040 may be prosecuted by the City ofChula
Vista, in the name of the People of the State of California, criminally, civilly, and/or
administratively as provided by the Municipal Code. The City ofChula Vista may seek
administrative fees and response costs associated with enforcement of Sections 9.14.030 and
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9.14.040, through all remedies or procedures provided by statute, ordinance, or law. Sections
9.14.030 and 9.14.040 shall not limit the authority of peace officers or private citizens to make
arrests for any criminal offense arising out of conduct regulated by Sections 9.14.030 and
9.14.040, nor shall they limit the City ofChula Vista's or the People of the State of California's
ability to initiate and prosecute any criminal offense arising out of the same circumstances
necessitating the application of Section 9.14.030 or 9.14.040.
9.14.070
Local Authority.
Sections 9.14.010 through 9.14.060 shall not apply where prohibited or preempted by
state or federal law.
SECTION II: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days
after its final passage.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Cjg-fv~~~r7
n Moore
(/ City Attorney
Richard P. Emerson
Chief of Police
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
~'i~ CllYOF
-<:-<:-<-'/, CHUIA VISTA
APRIL 17,2007, Item---.i(L
ITEM TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING: REGARDING THE PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER
SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE
RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND
AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE
NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION
RESOLUTION NO. ASSESSING CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS
RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE OWNER
OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE
NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/T~SURE~
INTERIM CITY MANAGER l
4/STHS VOTE: YES D NO ~
BACKGROUND
In order to adequately protect the City's interest in delinquent sewer service
charges and ensure that collection efforts are directed towards the responsible
property owner in the event of a change in ownership, staff is recommending
approval of liens against affected properties as a preliminary action to replacing
the delinquencies on the property tax rolls if they remain unpaid. Adoption of
this resolution will enhance the collection process for delinquent sewer service
charges by ensuring that the correct property owners are charged and that
payments will be received on a timely basis. This is the identical process
approved by City Council since August 1998,
RECOMMENDATION
That Council open the public hearing to consider assessing delinquent sewer
service charges as recorded liens on the affected properties, consider all
testimony and adopt the resolution overruling all protests, approving all
delinquent amounts, assessing these delinquent charges as liens upon the
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respective owner occupied parcels of land and placing these charges on the
next regular tax bill for collection.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 13.14.150 allows delinquent sewer
service charges to be assessed as recorded liens upon the affected properties
and ultimately placed on the property tax bills for collection. The ordinance
states that upon notification of the property owners, a public hearing is set for
sewer service accounts which are over sixty days delinquent. At the hearing, the
City Council considers the delinquent accounts together with any objections or
protests by interested parties. At the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council,
may either approve the delinquency and amount owed on the accounts as
submitted or as modified or corrected by the City Council. Lastly, the City
Council adopts a resolution assessing such amounts as recorded liens upon the
respective parcels of land, and the amounts are charged to the property owners
on the next regular property tax bill.
Because charges can only be submitted for placement on the property tax bills
once a year in August. staff is recommending assessing liens on the affected
properties midyear as to better ensure the City's chances for collection. If the
City were to address these delinquent charges only once a year in August. the
effectiveness of using the property tax bill as a means of collection would be
significantly reduced as the owners of record in August would not necessarily be
the people responsible for the delinquent charges. In cases where the properties
are sold or transferred, assessing liens midyear holds the correct parties
responsible for the delinquent charges. In cases where the property owners
choose to refinance their mortgages, the midyear liens would ensure the City
receiving payments in a timely manner as the delinquent charges would be paid
through escrow during the refinancing process.
In December 2006, City Council approved liens for 146 delinquent sewer service
accounts valued at $50,259 to be forwarded to the County for collection on the
next regular property tax bill. Staff recently identified 449 owner occupied
accounts totaling $121,200 as being over 60 days delinquent and through
preliminary collection efforts, 109 accounts have been resolved, and the
remaining 340 accounts valued at $110,000 are now being submitted (listing
available at the Finance Department). Many of these property owners have
gone through this lien process previously as they continue to leave their sewer
service accounts unpaid.
These property owners have been notified of their delinquencies within the last
60 days, and two weeks ago, they were notified of the public hearing and were
asked again to pay their delinquent sewer service charges to avoid a lien being
placed on their property. Payment arrangements will be set up as needed, and
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staff will continue to update this list as payments are received and accounts are
cleared. A final list will be submitted to the City Council for consideration on the
day of the public hearing in order to reflect the most current payment postings.
Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the final list of delinquent
sewer accounts as submitted, and that these charges be forwarded to the
County and assessed as liens on the respective owner occupied parcels of land
and ultimately placed on the next regular tax bill for collection.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no
property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the properties which are
the subject of this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
By placing delinquent sewer service charges on the property owner's regular tax
bill, the City should realize approximately $225,000 in additional sewer fund
revenues for FY06-07. From this action alone, the City should realize
approximately $110,000 in revenues.
Prepared by: Nadine MandelY, TreasUlY Manager, Finance Department
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Account # Balance Due
23426003 $ 257.95
23817404 $ 122.47
23818204 $ 271.88
23855001 $ 244.94
24014201 $ 327.61
25031604 $ 357.95
32950608 $ 357.95
34721003 $ 283.00
34911402 $ 670.27
35559405 $ 251.34
358730011 $ 356.59
36038206 $ 521.24
360534022 $ 298.90
36443809 $ 421.14
36445805 $ 318.13
36619400 $ 357.31
36817006 $ 137.81
37011004 $ 289.40
37054603 $ 120.13
37055001 $ 214.00
37626603 $ 160.69
37644205 $ 225.96
37817801 $ 436.94
38027002 $ 205.59
39252602 $ 383.32
349398021 $ 232.74
39417402 $ 310.17
39427801 $ 174.50
39612603 $ 583.69
38668609 $ 194.48
3963500 $ 330.35
39656900 $ 231.93
39657402 $ 470.13
40261804 $ 111.34
40317005 $ 332.90
40325401 $ 338.23
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CllY OF
CHUlA VlsrA
Finance Department
Collections Unit
Accounts with Notice of Public Hearing Sent
Delinquent Sewer
04/10/2007
1
10-4
40433806 $ 198.83
40831403 $ 235.41
40833001 $ 54\.89
40635809 $ 169.57
40907406 $ 20\.93
41030203 $ 280.30
41119803 $ 288.60
41231004 $ 150.98
412596014 $ 380.48
412616012 $ 226.88
416534013 $ 244.50
419110014 $ 36\.05
42045804 $ 225.25
42121006 $ 244.32
42227007 $ 198.83
42409003 $ 402.63
42416606 $ 558.28
42513800 $ 320.47
43716203 $ 302.78
43716609 $ 222.68
43717802 $ 215.38
43723802 $ 458.15
437470014 $ 251.55
43759400 $ 363.02
44511003 $ 111.34
44713003 $ 473.55
46128602 $ 268.88
47031005 $ 280.30
46132603 $ 215.37
46706206 $ 324.20
46743403 $ 297.74
47108605 $ 227.32
47117007 $ 170.34
47129402 $ 184.20
47308602 $ 330.03
47339801 $ 407.35
47522207 $ 235.41
47715408 $ 199.61
47911007 $ 235.48
48115401 $ 25\.66
48121007 $ 147.18
48122604 $ 206.15
48320608 $ 370.86
490134010 $ 308.57
490186026 $ 263.09
49046608 $ 244.50
49057406 $ 575.37
49063008 $ 220.78
496082011 $ 182.36
496290012 $ 206.15
49827001 $ 152.34
607338010 $ 18\.86
2
10-5
60755801
60760201
609510011
61525807
61536602
62141800
62161008
623182013
623210014
62361006
62367002
62407803
62460203
62468203
62626201
63219050
63248205
63248601
63625804
63645802
63657001
64219402
64341002
64533403
645546013
647074011
64712609
64745003
65130602
65163006
65733401
66543401
66555003
66715803
66723403
66755401
66756206
66941000
67119402
6713500
675078014
67521006
67542604
67721007
67752204
681246018
68305003
68327004
68523002
68706605
68723601
68908210
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
287.26
638.66
258.84
361.05
234.80
326.06
338.57
333.64
235041
351.34
479.77
179.09
322.20
310.14
345.15
2,506.11
121.56
449.55
186.24
197.70
213047
154.94
328045
184.20
323.39
273.08
380.63
220.78
586.22
350.79
468046
306.53
243.00
615.11
271.99
349.93
458.15
209.21
647.03
204.54
270.34
203 Al
243.88
187.09
154.10
286.38
169.74
140.61
205.67
351.13
496.48
169.57
3
10-6
69019802
69207800
69228607
69317401
69358603
69435008
69538209
744302010
745102010
74733803
747422011
747466011
74750205
74751403
74865609
752078014
752166010
75236202
75322203
75780203
76152720
68516209
667106012
364346013
360066021
360062048
45423803
42453007
64224201
42412207
360074019
37818701
33233802
74809803
422234025
43538208
67921003
479246017
36420601
62609802
60750608
43740201
68153003
67161402
40244604
411306013
36047405
376110022
623130012
39724608
38450603
67941004
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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$
$
$
$
$
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$
$
215.52
179.45
169.57
734.43
612.36
246.95
225.89
550.07
293.06
194.31
481.47
248.51
242.73
288.83
205.24
220.61
362.83
308.46
259.36
210.67
7,201.86
264.68
526.86
417.14
247.31
238.30
554.45
345.15
147.62
442.41
385.77
423.51
356.99
108.18
250.19
354.84
302.78
281.03
175.86
176.89
510.57
169.61
196.02
147.40
190.03
245.98
244.42
515.93
326.55
401.27
347.40
458.16
4
10-7
45433006 $ 320.08
355254013 $ 222.30
435146014 $ 322.20
39048203 $ 515.17
68540602 $ 559.47
64459201 $ 335.50
74413408 $ 237.72
60716202 $ 235.46
396398027 $ 274.50
34965403 $ 373.90
63433405 $ 174.46
69628203 $ 250.05
24035002 $ 517.48
66736208 $ 356.28
36428602 $ 216.92
61523003 $ 191.52
69211806 $ 310.43
649090017 $ 127.65
65123404 $ 273.03
39022605 $ 610.88
39019803 $ 168.27
67909802 $ 345.15
358458023 $ 153.87
64225801 $ 234.66
61531805 $ 507.21
34714209 $ 248.13
74854405 $ 184.20
621694014 $ 302.78
465442022 $ 550.36
66941807 $ 282.95
23631004 $ 357.95
69147803 $ 482.71
67908601 $ 345.15
72157805 $ 345.15
35558603 $ 595.53
69314607 $ 313.61
69435801 $ 522.68
404094018 $ 393.02
34947405 $ 191.81
36641403 $ 342.42
41313404 $ 335.88
33207803 $ 246.10
402498012 $ 200.71
416122014 $ 518.05
647394012 $ 198.71
61205801 $ 186.24
67531809 $ 290.25
757662010 $ 176.89
424482019 $ 257.36
74850804 $ 169.80
66954603 $ 229.98
470202023 $ 349.93
5
10-8
64708202 $ 518.42
37307805 $ 331.47
3965380\1 $ \81.48
62468602 $ \91.52
642\\003 $ 283.82
42430605 $ 477.84
67\4\80\4 $ 200.7\
75782604 $ 278.7\
3665460\7 $ 2\4.00
6853740\3 $ 249.29
68\3980\6 $ 327.87
68329403 $ 288.65
63656202 $ 298.08
74856009 $ 345.\5
46\23004 $ 3\8.96
63244608 $ 429.05
4\95\00\ $ 359.88
411\020\2 $ 524.38
65727402 $ 200.7\
4\433403 $ 345.\5
64239403 $ 408.03
7576180\4 $ 427.92
358454022 $ \52.86
667262010 $ 347.91
68\2\404 $ 359.35
683\8603 $ \60.93
7530780\ $ \4\.04
2380940\0 $ 425.99
366574020 $ 466.49
382230\2 $ 2\7.72
360246046 $ 222.63
360250029 $ 245.39
240\5806 $ \85.77
685\660\ $ 457.77
64733803 $ 270.34
68519403 $ 258.82
66967802 $ 296.96
40826604 $ 338.38
66748208 $ \80.82
46718209 $ 431.80
46718209 $ 499.26
3824940 \5 $ 206.20
74836004 $ \69.82
4703\80\8 $ 276.\9
4\307402 $ 433.77
67716608 $ 270.34
4\3470011 $ 463.42
37808204 $ 413.36
74729003 $ 270.34
40342204 $ 198.83
64326609 $ 338.38
42515402 $ 338.38
6
10-9
423136029 $ 270.34
685330015 $ 257.22
752482011 $ 186.89
67133803 $ 356.88
64539803 $ 170.42
83811804 $ 274.24
67170208 $ 212.24
69325401 $ 270.34
45141804 $ 321.11
38861002 $ 292.88
757822011 $ 198.83
75320201 $ 283.31
68323004 $ 198.83
372186016 $ 206.20
62655002 $ 198.83
630298018 $ 198.83
69219802 $ 270.34
63247404 $ 167.32
66962209 $ 201.98
386530018 $ 222.40
68926608 $ 202.50
479086022 $ 198.83
37048204 $ 218.70
41409403 $ 195.94
47328205 $ 250.05
39641801 $ 400.04
647226011 $ 290.25
445146011 $ 361.04
40935001 $ 276.71
62411401 $ 354.24
64534603 $ 189.22
43721405 $ 198.83
60912202 $ 204.99
83809002 $ 134.69
236294010 $ 361.06
46125008 $ 273.64
47727406 $ 227.40
632430014 $ 302.78
74711802 $ 233.10
62312604 $ 180.92
68152209 $ 147.62
69110602 $ 182.60
24820501 $ 357.95
35811402 $ 261.52
Total # of Accts 340 $ 110,012.55
7
10-10
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON
THE RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND
AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT
CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR
COLLECTION
WHEREAS, Chula Vista Municipal Code section 13.14.150 allows delinquent sewer
service charges to be assessed as recorded liens upon the affected properties and ultimately
placed on the property tax bills for collection; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance states that, upon notification of the property owners, a public
hearing may be set for sewer service accounts which are over sixty days delinquent; and
WHEREAS, at the hearing, the City Council considers the delinquent accounts together
with any objections or protests by interested parties; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council may either approve the
delinquency and amount owed on the accounts as submitted, or as modified or corrected by the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, many of these property owners have gone through this lien process
previously as they continue to leave their sewer service accounts unpaid; and
WHEREAS, these property owners have been notified of their delinquencies within the
last sixty days, were notified of the public hearing, and were again asked to pay their delinquent
sewer service charges to avoid a lien being placed on their property; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that the City Council approve the final list of
delinquent sewer accounts as submitted, and that these charges be forwarded to the County and
assessed as liens on the respective owner occupied parcels of land and ultimately placed on the
next regular tax bill for collection.
10-11
Resolution No. 2007-
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista
that it (I) conducts the public hearing to consider assessing delinquent sewer service charges as
recorded liens on the affected propeliies; (2) overrules any and all protests or objections
presented at the public hearing; and (3) approves the delinquent account list submitted to the City
Council and on file in the City Finance Department, assessing delinquent sewer service charges
as recorded liens Llpon the respective owner occupied parcels of land and the placement of such
delinquent charges as special assessments on the next corresponding regular tax bills, unless
cleared prior to transmittal of the delinquent account list to the County.
Presented by
Approved as to fonn by
Maria Kachadoorian
Director of Fiuance
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
~\'f:. CllY OF
'~CHULA VISTA
APRIL 17, 2007, Item-LL
PUBLIC HEARING: REGARDING THE PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID
WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS
UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES OF THE NEXT
REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION
RESOLUTION NO. ASSESSING CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS
RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS
OF LAND AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF
DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX
BILL
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/Tl~SURER~
INTERIM CITY MANAGER (/
4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO 0
BACKGROUND
In order to adequately protect the City's interest in delinquent solid waste service charges
and ensure that collection efforts are directed towards the responsible property owner in
the event of a change of ownership, staff is recommending approval for liens against
affected properties as a preliminary action to placing the delinquencies on the property
tax rolls if they remain unpaid. Adoption of this resolution will enhance the collection
process for delinquent solid waste service charges by reducing the amount of
uncollectible losses and ensure that payment will be received on a more timely basis.
This is the identical process approved by City Council on a regular basis since mid- 2001.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council open the public hearing to consider assessing delinquent solid waste service
charges as recorded liens on the affected properties, consider all testimony, and adopt the
resolution overruling all protests, approving all delinquent amounts, assessing these
delinquent charges as liens upon the respective parcels of land and placing these charges
on the next regular tax bill for collection.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable
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APRIL 17,2007, Itemll--
Page 2 of3
DISCUSSION
In November 1998, City Council amended Municipal Code Section 8.24 to eliminate
suspension of solid waste service for nonpayment. To ensure that all residents pay their
fair share of the costs of this program, the ordinance allows 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. The ordinance states that upon
notification of the property owners, a public hearing is set for solid waste service
accounts that are over ninety days delinquent. At the hearing the City Council considers
the delinquent accounts together with any objections or protests by interested parties. At
the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council, may either approve the delinquency and
amount owed on the accounts as submitted or as modified or corrected by the City
Council. Lastly, the City Council adopts a resolution assessing such amounts as recorded
liens upon the respective parcels of land, and the amounts are charged to the property
owners on the next regular property tax bill. As these amounts are collected, the monies
are remitted to Allied Waste Services less the City's Franchise Fees, AB939 fees and late
charges.
Because charges can only be submitted for placement on the property tax bills once a
year in August, staff is recommending assessing liens on the affected properties midyear
as to better ensure the City's chances for collection. If the City were to address these
delinquent charges only once a year in August, the effectiveness of using the property tax
bill as a means of collection would be significantly reduced as the owners of record in
August would not necessarily be the people responsible for the delinquent charges. In
cases where properties are sold or transferred, assessing liens midyear holds the correct
parties responsible for the delinquent charges. In cases where property owners choose to
refinance their mortgages, the midyear liens will ensure the City receiving payment in a
more timely manner as the delinquent charges would be paid through escrow during the
refinancing process.
In December 2006, City Council approved 421 delinquent accounts valued at $52,400 to
be placed on the property tax bills for collection. Since then, Allied Waste Services has
identified and submitted an additional 1,956 delinquent accounts valued at over $186,100
to the city for collection. Through the City's preliminary collection efforts, 1,179
accounts have been resolved, and the remaining 777 accounts valued at $102,700 are now
being submitted (listing available at the Finance Department). The account status and
property ownership on these accounts have been verified by both Allied Waste and City
staff. Many of these delinquent accounts have gone through the lien process before as
they continue to remain unpaid.
These property owners were notified of their delinquencies through a series of past due
notices sent by Allied Waste until they were ultimately submitted to the City for
collection. City staff sent out past due letters within the past 60 days, and two weeks ago,
these property owners were notified of the public hearing and were asked to pay their
delinquent solid waste service charges prior to transmittal of the delinquent account list to
the County to avoid a lien being placed on their property. City staff has been working
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APRIL 17,2007, Item-U-
Page 3 oB
with Allied Waste to resolve any customer disputes as they arise and payment
arrangements have been set up as needed. Staff will continue to update this list as
payments are received and accounts are cleared. A final list will be submitted to the City
Council for consideration on the day of the public hearing in order to reflect the most
current payment postings.
Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the final list of delinquent solid
waste accounts as submitted, and that these charges be forwarded to the County and
assessed as recorded liens on the respective parcels of land and ultimately placed on the
next regular tax bill for collection.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property
holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the properties which are the subject of this
action.
FISCAL IMPACT
By using the property tax bill as the ultimate collection method for delinquent solid waste
service charges, the City should realize a total of approximately $50,000 in Franchise
Fees, AB939 Fees and late charges for FY 06-07.
From this action alone, the City should realize approximately $18,500 in revenues with
$84,200 being forwarded to Allied Waste Services.
Prepared by: Nadine Mandery, Treasury Manager, Finance Department
11-3
April 10, 2007
Account
174169
105526
181571
180480
71637
116802
64988
168482
95717
138001
172263
176013
127012
30336
48841
105793
124845
22895
170510
171094
180643
100843
83455
180565
173978
140717
1 03097
162844
92434
92436
165104
180553
37278
174809
181224
164867
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CllY OF
CHULA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$213.15
$82.12
$157.75
$204.17
$222.01
$174.98
$174.98
$174.98
$299.97
$174.98
$148.45
$148.45
$79.32
$205.07
$249.08
$148.45
$103.43
$130.02
$228.51
$88.51
$78.52
$221 .96
$197.01
$103.95
$92.59
$103.95
$174.98
$86.07
$183.04
$183.04
$114.01
$205.18
$174.98
$95.43
$194.00
$96.90
11-4
Page 1 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
181595
135521
29536
22489
111870
67441
154961
171989
33944
47629
34856
116996
180204
171105
176368
94352
177856
132447
136511
136212
173300
148857
124573
176678
32887
180830
163803
135064
108055
25616
47906
70234
181458
145974
148712
163132
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CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$107.98
$174.98
$107.98
$148.45
$248.89
$183.04
$107.98
$197.01
$82.12
$107.98
$96.89
$181.44
$174.98
$174.98
$92.86
$82.12
$107.99
$101.37
$96.90
$107.98
$92.86
$96.90
$82.12
$92.49
$174.98
$333.32
$197.01
$144.06
$96.90
$82.12
$262.63
$92.86
$102.53
$92.86
$103.90
$174.98
11-5
paae 2 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
147816
138215
22862
86970
175204
103594
95461
159527
182093
26949
146022
152248
145480
168514
147577
92996
180144
145044
150963
183630
27691
181457
128248
174712
130161
180409
164284
130873
102251
181708
93354
172085
167253
150115
149396
150243
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OlY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$130.02
$96.89
$174.98
$100.17
$92.40
$92.86
$92.87
$86.15
$153.31
$82.12
$227 .35
$92.86
$92.87
$107.43
$237.70
$174.98
$306.08
$92.86
$103.01
$99.48
$183.04
$80.93
$174.98
$81.75
$103.95
$78.52
$107.98
$205.07
$107.98
$92.87
$93.06
$96.90
$206.08
$67.93
$82.12
$82.55
11-6
Paae 3 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
46803
109859
20319
147976
111091
166943
129237
133878
164965
107000
136570
179623
124072
154634
171874
159894
182622
97515
172084
142301
142806
90959
101641
114244
113352
169183
162992
24770
101684
73650
150542
174391
101894
142574
96370
103909
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CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$96.90
$96.89
$107.98
$92.87
$103.95
$78.52
$92.86
$92.87
$92.87
$82.12
$92.87
$92.87
$78.52
$174.98
$92.86
$181.28
$139.70
$92.54
$92.87
$160.40
$203.44
$135.55
$71.95
$183.04
$96.90
$93.06
$191.10
$226.87
$299 .97
$174.98
$122.67
$96.90
$130.02
$107.98
$114.91
$103.95
11-7
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April 10, 2007
Account
170008
157004
168880
15349
154622
91994
165293
166564
21601
92895
183658
134924
148740
104898
34807
86635
156749
176281
175813
157714
157707
25316
84439
166606
148344
148356
165087
177995
166449
166448
29136
131440
1 17850
85363
157642
8498
~V?-
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....:;:~--~
~-~~
OlY OF
CHULA VISTA
Finance DeDartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$107.98
$131.05
$85.27
$107.98
$107.98
$86.15
$96.90
$127.98
$174.98
$174.98
$107.98
$174.98
$92.86
$150.63
$128.34
$21.02
$130.88
$92.87
$92.87
$136.90
$226.14
$174.98
$205.07
$226.87
$92.86
$97.09
$107.98
$1 07.98
$178.74
$138.95
$107.98
$1 07.80
$96.40
$365.92
$103.95
$107.98
11-8
Page 5 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
169500
157939
181465
34357
136964
35861
46809
93046
83190
35945
93078
64382
142087
93094
114889
125125
174663
119428
109406
159368
132155
73017
92017
163542
36136
182250
119549
177408
159669
163970
176406
182919
106071
158950
170987
154439
~y~
~
~--~~
--- ~-
CllY OF
CHULA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$197.01
$175.92
$215.99
$94.98
$197.01
$102.16
$78.52
$184.98
$75.92
$183.04
$183.04
$183.04
$183.04
$226.87
$92.86
$154.70
$242.66
$107.98
$92.86
$204.70
$183.04
$183.04
$183.04
$117.39
$219.16
$23.78
$240.65
$92.36
$109.65
$126.79
$103.95
$166.90
$107.98
$96.90
$103.95
$205.07
11-9
Paae 6 of 22
April 10. 2007
Account
183591
124779
90194
93200
89043
182772
183239
179842
179523
174275
123119
23811
147214
174358
110767
180362
104581
180354
140329
99385
27641
25995
181520
106113
119665
183529
183244
180272
124361
117571
174841
116472
129187
92816
108653
25811
~~f?
~
~-=~~
~-~~
CllY OF
CHULA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$102.01
$248.89
$92.87
$174.98
$195.64
$201.08
$192.23
$92.86
$92.87
$96.35
$97.09
$92.86
$96.90
$92.87
$206.08
$233.37
$96.90
$190.44
$90.68
$176.95
$174.98
$107.98
$189.72
$82.55
$96.89
$123.12
$93.68
$233.37
$114.91
$174.98
$189.50
$174.98
$107.98
$92.86
$96.89
$92.86
11-10
Page 7 of 22
~u~
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- - --
ON OF
CHUlA VISfA
Finance DeDartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
April 10, 2007
Account
Balance Due
160783
163319
160364
120837
175331
150580
82631
181529
37254
95639
14209
25130
152107
109708
17158
106190
180418
187145
89543
75414
182525
174738
104162
131881
87505
89849
163042
117017
74584
77628
163505
134466
130954
14534
182684
104627
$92.86
$96.90
$103.95
$205.D7
$86.68
$205.07
$92.86
$190.44
$129.84
$92.86
$125.99
$96.90
$138.97
$103.95
$114.91
$92.86
$91.56
$107.98
$82.12
$92.87
$119.92
$107.98
$90.96
$103.90
$174.98
$92.86
$135.70
$138.94
$248.89
$248.89
$103.95
$174.98
$67.93
$200.36
$78.52
$92.86
11-11
Paae 6 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
168936
172837
182611
57233
183546
181312
182313
174868
84651
173797
173533
184359
117131
112659
131322
138116
89655
26868
158852
176405
70288
171208
81945
155166
122556
83101
122405
174831
131431
147105
15075
173578
135379
98399
183501
147565
~v?-
=-~.:..=
--_--:_---
~~~~
CIlY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$93.06
$103.95
$169.76
$92.86
$101.00
$215.19
$92.87
$98.82
$195.28
$103.37
$92.86
$92.87
$107.98
$174.98
$96.90
$93.67
$205.07
$174.98
$103.95
$130.03
$205.07
$107.98
$207.22
$248.89
$200.16
$174.98
$107.23
$118.87
$107.98
$149.61
$92.87
$92.86
$130.02
$191.10
$108.33
$238.93
11-12
Page 9 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
164955
178018
96271
173458
162235
140192
142411
91080
146889
122171
111675
119511
96162
35438
145278
73624
118713
110676
174217
169608
127873
177585
130672
99438
89775
93290
174242
121358
101272
166443
182237
133867
167784
114677
147665
182609
~J~
=-~~-~
- - --
~~~~
CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$154.51
$96.90
$174.98
$143.32
$92.87
$222.19
$197.Q1
$96.90
$96.89
$92.86
$174.59
$174.98
$93.06
$92.86
$236.29
$82.12
$197.01
$92.87
$88.73
$174.98
$92.87
$61.60
$205.07
$197.01
$96.90
$96.90
$107.98
$78.52
$174.98
$116.64
$212.77
$107.98
$84.90
$92.87
$103.95
$129.84
11-13
Paae11 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
147453
83210
59034
36339
130923
74341
114938
93936
122636
172078
173322
103505
37196
63425
143975
122897
92657
155539
177536
176498
109408
165075
64494
21976
93998
131771
170172
86062
15743
174200
33493
15784
172813
106005
136289
163112
~V?-
~
~~--~
- - -:...~
ON OF
CHULA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$248.89
$205.07
$178.26
$195.28
$92.86
$130.02
$157.73
$81.04
$107.98
$109.98
$107.98
$103.96
$107.98
$22.58
$82.12
$203.60
$197.01
$96.89
$107.98
$106.63
$96.90
$78.52
$96.89
$205.07
$116.14
$134.87
$240.63
$205.07
$174.98
$144.23
$102.56
$92.87
$122.44
$92.87
$107.98
$174.98
11-14
Paae 10 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
158992
181741
165326
92553
164088
74442
177826
107567
150283
181800
170855
148402
180541
86260
134071
121468
107409
109534
37412
100442
171212
155835
70341
170876
171585
133053
154752
16576
168378
118063
103989
123617
181836
151775
16714
169208
~~ft-
~
~~~~
~-~-::...
OlY OF
CHULA VISTA
Finance DeDartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$92.88
$91.77
$92.86
$125.99
$82.12
$103.09
$207.15
$96.90
$197.01
$183.12
$67.93
$103.95
$107.05
$85.27
$103.95
$92.86
$174.98
$92.86
$181.94
$103.95
$92.87
$103.95
$219.38
$139.39
$125.68
$240.83
$96.90
$96.89
$197.01
$86.15
$127.67
$92.86
$93.06
$179.98
$96.90
$215.22
11-15
P811e 12 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
164012
67731
94438
71331
33961
95369
151101
56340
148599
17998
148156
125111
62303
94452
117337
68029
178132
178129
176238
136795
182730
153848
170526
182941
61178
143872
96962
174247
174155
134050
112425
94469
164413
88754
48844
154285
~~~
=~~-~
~=':~.;E
CllY OF
CHUlA VISfA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$107.96
$103.95
$103.95
$103.95
$125.99
$175.11
$92.86
$92.86
$159.48
$92.87
$86.15
$124.25
$92.86
$174.96
$107.96
$92.87
$103.95
$124.25
$103.95
$197.01
$107.96
$96.89
$174.96
$20.25
$183.04
$186.24
$114.91
$183.04
$103.95
$103.95
$112.86
$174.96
$103.95
$134.05
$96.89
$92.87
11-16
Pa~e 13 of 22
April 10,2007
Account
178136
94471
171313
17427
94479
163525
168659
153238
165485
152050
172706
153142
170238
168572
182457
177972
157060
111492
183433
176767
146780
146796
147670
181827
119661
160267
123012
115927
136532
96111
132124
137844
65937
101526
96781
168454
~y~
~
~----~
- - ~-
CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance DeDartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$92.86
$92.87
$163.04
$96.10
$86.15
$92.87
$106.49
$92.86
$78.52
$92.87
$174.98
$103.95
$92.87
$103.77
$162.79
$174.98
$93.06
$96.90
$123.78
$99.97
$184.82
$107.98
$107.98
$156.55
$96.89
$100.92
$240.83
$110.50
$103.95
$92.86
$123.96
$174.98
$128.28
$240.13
$107.98
$126.08
11-17
Paae 140122
April 10, 2007
Account
17844
175500
181299
123328
125027
171425
67486
131909
144836
118014
94964
106738
182251
94965
85455
164209
104039
116943
94973
164556
174188
34331
94978
1 80620
135834
18547
91190
34201
12n07
94853
94854
174848
11n68
165814
57934
99429
~u?-
~
'~~~~
CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance DeDartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$92.87
$107.93
$287.90
$92.86
$82.12
$102.56
$92.87
$81.72
$96.89
$174.98
$183.04
$117.20
$204.17
$108.88
$92.86
$107.98
$91.65
$92.87
$174.98
$178.13
$197.01
$174.98
$105.33
$103.95
$114.91
$248.83
$103.95
$130.02
$176.13
$83.52
$92.86
$67.93
$92.86
$125.99
$138.88
$174.98
11-18
Paae 15 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
181645
174623
135899
162884
155779
105946
150088
177084
80841
162934
88361
118804
114117
108384
107463
149843
181601
176432
77655
150226
18899
23199
116520
18952
180563
26043
117468
36836
26374
130097
137769
160900
92586
19271
168143
106205
~V?-
~
~----~
~- ~-
erlY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance DeDartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$502.98
$67.37
$92.87
$240.83
$92.41
$107.98
$152.95
$92.87
$183.04
$224.78
$82.97
$10.36
$83.52
$92.87
$92.87
$197.01
$97.33
$197.01
$133.06
$128.28
$79.73
$121.19
$103.95
$183.04
$78.78
$34.71
$197.01
$86.15
$82.12
$107.98
$183.04
$99.71
$174.98
$130.02
$189.34
$92.86
11-19
paoe 16 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
172788
168652
176106
164546
127651
151674
155632
150699
78126
139916
153553
116944
17176
182266
123336
145584
180475
130133
170388
143753
145926
165195
182702
174378
178439
104169
168882
118002
167981
155827
145350
98696
154163
182175
174475
110041
~~~
~
~--~~
- - ~~
OlY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$86.15
$82.12
$174.98
$146.45
$146.45
$107.98
$197.01
$205.07
$114.91
$92.86
$92.86
$103.95
$92.86
$120.17
$92.86
$86.15
$92.87
$89.85
$174.98
$411.53
$174.90
$92.40
$123.78
$252.17
$118.44
$107.98
$103.95
$117.39
$96.90
$103.95
$92.87
$92.86
$92.87
$123.78
$197.01
$130.02
11-20
Paa. 17 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
167673
133508
173800
19184
152486
111955
110183
28784
174888
154770
118681
146634
30742
166578
31332
25818
177102
108574
162069
113984
120332
150334
70304
95116
173860
119743
121006
143623
182245
150681
182262
29981
113357
105457
174147
174874
~V?-
~
~""'--~
- ~~~
CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$174.98
$98.74
$146.45
$188.04
$174.98
$92.86
$96.89
$195.28
$96.90
$92.87
$103.95
$100.54
$174.98
$137.92
$195.02
$82.12
$96.89
$92.86
$146.45
$174.98
$92.86
$121.64
$96.90
$92.86
$92.87
$103.95
$92.86
$92.86
$107.98
$205.07
$209.19
$103.95
$130.02
$112.86
$158.04
$77.95
11-21
Paae 18 of 22
April 10. 2007
Account
172224
172492
183683
176231
172296
180501
165189
183695
170120
161904
5676
19441
19458
170126
120921
95300
151687
154149
179933
19598
142086
125092
170182
180617
21324
21058
153330
19638
183694
106279
133085
55216
159738
140270
163989
109083
~{f?
~
~""'€:~~
- - -:...~
CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance DeDartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$78.52
$102.37
$100.64
$78.52
$78.52
$78.12
$103.95
$99.86
$78.52
$96.89
$113.17
$103.95
$92.87
$1 07.98
$82.12
$178.18
$78.52
$103.95
$174.98
$195.28
$170.44
$174.98
$83.14
$113.64
$77.31
$92.86
$92.87
$197.01
$112.60
$172.95
$174.98
$114.91
$118.94
$114.64
$126.76
$180.39
11-22
Paae 19 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
126044
125533
127067
182982
147343
183359
180399
74546
183632
165386
106812
163052
175740
137980
153437
183492
19746
33994
144065
75318
182255
182822
153760
81910
5517
154036
130187
131393
95443
26671
95214
135635
161970
178022
167529
152554
~~~
~
- - --
~-~- --
- ~~~
CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$240.83
$174.98
$82.12
$150.11
$166.68
$106.11
$198.57
$100.13
$112.91
$82.12
$92.87
$96.90
$96.89
$107.98
$61.90
$145.69
$174.98
$174.98
$92.86
$0.50
$171.69
$194.84
$103.95
$92.87
$103.56
$107.98
$103.95
$98.82
$140.89
$130.90
$113.16
$92.86
$174.11
$77.83
$67.93
$133.46
11-23
Paae 20 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
129549
183109
183286
157969
23047
26390
78272
161181
54053
72601
166111
167587
129049
182803
73771
147840
114757
144827
152188
166873
181111
155653
161669
34123
1=46
7872
177879
162305
31999
121558
145891
116392
64646
173682
162294
176763
~ ~ f?.
~
~~;F~
CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$103.95
$92.87
$105.Q7
$92.87
$352.08
$82.12
$100.92
$229.66
$183.04
$234.28
$103.95
$113.16
$197.01
$176.67
$155.74
$103.95
$113.16
$197.01
$197.01
$146.45
$205.48
$99.39
$82.12
$174.98
$107.98
$93.80
$112.58
$78.52
$174.98
$92.87
$82.12
$99.33
$92.86
$103.29
$92.86
$1 03.90
11-24
Paae 21 of 22
April 10, 2007
Account
100066
134378
133723
120760
147170
161444
182089
147792
96330
101917
130222
75807
22997
164423
180831
131246
96219
141708
157141
94041
94035
Total Due:
~V?-
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- - --
- - ~~
CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
Finance Deoartment
Collections Unit
Accounts With Notice Of Public Hearing Sent
Balance Due
$86.15
$197.01
$93.06
$248.89
$116.25
$96.90
$149.27
$103.95
$189.34
$174.98
$112.96
$183.04
$1 02.39
$103.95
$103.95
$107.98
$237.28
$197.Q1
$107.98
$316.15
$92.86
$102,743.98 No Of Accounts:
777
11-25
PaQe 22 of 22
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID
WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON
THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT
OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX
BILL FOR COLLECTION
WHEREAS, in November 1998, the City Council amended Municipal Code section 8.24
to eliminate suspension of solid waste service for nonpayment; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that all residents pay their fair share of the costs of this program,
the ordinance allows for 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; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance states that upon notification to the property owners, a public
hearing is set for solid waste service accounts that are over ninety days delinquent; and
WHEREAS, at the hearing, the City Council considers the delinquent accounts together
with any objections or protests by interested parties; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council may either approve the
delinquency and amount owed on the accounts as submitted or as modified or corrected by the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, the account status and property ownership on these delinquent accounts
have been verified by both Allied Waste and City staff; and
WHEREAS, property owners were notified of their delinquencies through a series of past
due notices sent by Allied Waste until they were ultimately submitted to the City for collection;
and
WHEREAS, staff has notified the prope11y owners of the public hearing and these owners
were asked to pay their delinquent solid waste service charges prior to transmittal of the
delinquent account list to the County to avoid a lien being placed on their property; and
WHEREAS, stafI is recommending that the City Council approve the final list of
delinquent solid waste accounts as submitted, and that these charges be forwarded to the County
and assessed as recorded liens on the respective parcels of land and ultimately placed on the next
regular tax bill for collection.
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Resolution No. 2007-
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE [T RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it: (]) conducts the public hearing to consider assessing delinquent solid waste service
charges as recorded liens on the affected properties; (2) overrules any and all protests or
objections presented at the public hearing; and (3) approves the delinquent account list submitted
to the City Council and on file in the City Finance Department, assessing delinquent solid waste
service charges as recorded liens upon the respective parcels of land and the placement of such
delinquent charges as special assessments on the next corresponding regular tax bills, unless
cleared prior to transmittal of the delinquent account list to the County.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
Maria Kachadoorian
Director of Finance
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RECEIVED
FINANCE DEPT.
I WANT THIS Lt. . ER8f8W WtJtlON ON THE
MEETING TODAY APRIL 17,2007 AS I WAS TOLD ON
THE INVOICE THAT I RECEIVED.
I WANT ALSO TO BE MENTION THE FACT THAT I PAID
8 MONTHS FOR SERVICE THAT I NEVER USED AND
THAT I WAS SIGNED UP WITHOUT MY
AUTHORIZATION.
MY ADDRESS '127 K STREET WAS EMPTY UP UNTIL
MARCH 25, 2007. I PURCHASED THIS HOUSE LAST
YEAR ON APRIL.
THANK YOU DAVID E. DOYER
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
APRIL 17, 2007, Item J?-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY AT LAUDERBACH NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, AMENDING
THE FY07 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHING
A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP)
"LAUDERBACH PARK IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. PR295)", AND
APPROPRIATING STATE RECREATION GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $114,020.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING AN INTERPROJECT TRANSFER FROM
EXISTING CIP "WESTERN CHULA VISTA INFRASTRUCTURE
FINANCING PROGRAM (CIP NO. GG188)" TO PR295 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $285,980 AS NECESSARY TO FULLY FUND THE
PROJECT. IS
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERA TIONstt--/
DIRECTOR OF GENERAL S~. ~.
DIRECTOR OF RECREATIO
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BACKGROUND
Lauderbach Neighborhood Park was added to the City park system as part of the
Montgomery annexation in 1985. The Boys and Girls Club of Chula Vista leases the
recreation building located within the park and uses the field and tot lots for its members.
Lauderbach Park is also the meeting place for an active senior citizen group that meets on
a weekly basis. As is the case in many of our older City Neighborhood Parks, there is no
public restroom.
Over the past several years, there have been growing community concerns regarding
health and safety of the public at Lauderbach Park because of ongoing criminal activities.
In response to the concerns here and at several other parks in Chula Vista, a collaborative
cross-departmental team met to discuss the various options available to address these
issues. Police, Recreation, Public Works Operations, and General Services began
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meeting with representatives from local businesses and the Boys and Girls Club. After
several meetings, a number of actions were taken including clearing undergrowth in
planters and around trees, repairing perimeter fencing, installing hardware on walls and
benches to deter skateboard grinding, and enclosing the trash dumpster. These
improvements were done in accordance with basic Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
In addition, Lauderbach Park and three other City parks were designated as parks that
prohibited the possession and consumption of alcohol without a permit. Signs have been
installed alerting the public to this designation. Police officers increased their presence in
the park 27% over calendar year 2005 and made 50 arrests for alcohol and other
violations.
These efforts have resulted in a 47% decrease in the number of calls for service for
violent behavior at Lauderbach Park. The number of service related calls to other non-
violent disorder activities in the park have increased substantially, despite the increased
enforcement efforts by the Police Department. Disorder calls increased 84% in 2006
compared to 2005, primarily because of increased calls from Boys and Girls Club staff
and City staff (Parks employees). This is most likely in response to heightened awareness
levels since the implementation of the no alcohol ordinance enacted in November 2005
and the continuing efforts to improve the park. Although these efforts have improved the
situation, City staff believes additional improvements can be made to promote greater use
of this facility by the local community.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined
that the project qualifies for a Class I Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301
(Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed project consists
of minor alterations to an existing public facility involving negligible or no expansion of
the site's existing use. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution amending the FY 2007 Capital Improvement Program establishing a
new Capital Improvement Project (CIP) "Lauderbach Park Improvements (CIP No.
PR295)" and appropriating State Recreation Grant funds in the amount of$114,020,
Adopt the resolution authorizing the interproject transfer from existing Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) "Western Chula Vista Infrastructure Financing Program (CIP
NO. GG 188)" to PR295 in the amount of $285,980 as necessary to fully fund the project.
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BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDA nON
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously endorsed this project on January 18,
2007.
The City Council Public Safety Subcommittee received a project presentation on January
17, 2007, and in a meeting at the Boys and Girls Club on February 28, 2007. The
Subcommittee generally supported moving this project ahead.
DISCUSSION
City staff including Recreation, Police, General Services, Public Works Operations, and
the City Attorney's office collaborated with the Boys and Girls Club and several local
business owners to develop strategies to improve the situation. These ideas were
presented to the community on December 6, 2006 and received overwhelming
endorsement from the approximately 70 citizens in attendance.
The overall strategy includes creating safer, more attractive park amenities that will
promote more family-oriented activity in the park and serve as deterrents to undesirable
behavior. With the proposed park improvements, combined with enforcement strategies,
the City aims to increase overall use of Lauderbach Park and its related facilities.
There is an existing lease with the Boys and Girls Club for the Lauderbach Community
Center, which runs to June 1,2018.
The proposed Capital Improvements are as follows:
Fencing and Signage ($35,000): Pursuant to the terms of the existing lease with the
Boys and Girls Club, construct a six-foot high ornamental wrought iron fence around
the perimeter of the front lawn and garden area, with the Boys and Girls Club having
control of this area. Also included is constructing a four-foot high ornamental wrought
iron fence surrounding the Tot Lots to delineate age appropriate use of these public
facilities. Both of these areas will have signs posted designating appropriate age groups
usage.
Restroom ($165,000): Constructing a new restroom for use by the general public
during normal park operating hours. This restroom will be constructed to current city
standards as an adjoining element to the existing building leased by the Boys and Girls
Club. It will be secured at night.
Security Lighting ($50,000): Augmenting the existing security lighting around the park,
especially the field, will not only enhance general park safety during the winter months,
but will enable teams to practice sports after dark.
Rubber Surface in Tot Areas ($100,000): Removing the existing sand around the play
equipment and replacing with rubber surfacing to minimize any hazard related to
materials disposed of or hidden in the sand.
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The remaining $50,000 will be needed to cover staff time in developing the project and
contingencies during construction.
In an independent action, the Boys and Girls Club will be installing video cameras to
assist with security issues at Lauderbach Park; because the cameras will be installed on
city property, permission to do so must be granted by the City. The police department is
working with the City Attorney's office and the Boys and Girls Club to draft an
agreement in which permission will be granted and conditions of camera use will be
specified. Installation of the cameras should be complete by the end of May 2007.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property
holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property, which is the subject of this
action.
INTERPROJECT TRANSFER
The Western Chula Vista Infrastructure Financing Program was established in 2004
and included $9 million of financing for parks and drainage improvements in
western Chula Vista. The drainage improvement portion of the program made up
$4.7 million of the amount, the vast majority being utilized to rehabilitate or replace
existing corrugated metal pipe. The balance of the funds ($4.3 million) was set
aside for three parks related projects. Those projects were Harborside Park, Otay
Park and the Women's Club. In the time from the establishment of the financing
program and when Harborside Park and Otay Park went forward construction costs
had escalated to the point that only $285,980 of the bond proceeds are remaining.
The original preliminary cost estimate for the Women's Club was $450,000, based
upon an architectural analysis undertaken in January of 2003. Construction costs,
particularly for building materials have increased at least 35% since that time which
would bring the preliminary cost estimate of the Women's Club to over $600,000.
The remaining amount of the bond proceeds, being less than half of that amount,
would not be wisely spent on the Women's Club as any improvements that could be
made would be quite limited. For this reason, since the remaining amount was
originally set aside by the City Council for park purposes in western Chula Vista,
the Lauderbach Park improvements are a better fit for the remaining funds.
The Finance Department has reviewed this change in plan to utilize the remaining
funds at Lauderbach Park for compliance with the financing documents and has
found that the bond proceeds can be used for this purpose.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund from the proposed project. The $400,000 in
funding for the proposed Capital Improvements will come from a previously allocated
Per Capita State Recreation Grant and transfer from an existing project, GG 188.
Annual operating expenses for restroom cleaning, periodic fence painting, and lighting
replacement will be absorbed into the Public Works Operations' ongoing park
maintenance budget.
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Attachment I - Vicinity Map
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Attachment 3 - Plan View with summary of Proposed Improvements
Attachment 4 - Proposed Public Restroom Layout
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Attachment 6 - Existing Lease Agreement with Boys and Girls Club
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I Attachment 6
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S CLUB FOR THE LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AT
LAUDERBACH COMMUNITY CENTER AT LAUD ERBACH PARK
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 16th day of May,
2000 between the City of Chula Vista, a Municipal Corporation, as lessor, hereinafter called
"City," and the Boys & Girls Club of Chula Vista, Inc., a California non-profit corporation, as
lessee, hereinafter called "Club;"
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City owns certain property, including all improvements located
upon the property, at Lauderbach Park in the City of Chula Vista.
WHEREAS, the Club desires to lease said property to conduct its Community
Youth Center for the purposes of providing primarily the youth, and secondarily the Chula Vista
community in general, with a recreational, childcare, and educational facility and corresponding
projects and programs intended to promote their physical, mental, and moral well being; and
WHEREAS, the activities offered by the Club benefit the community.
WITNESSETH:
City hereby leases to Club and Club hereby leases from City, certain property
hereinafter described under the following terms and conditions:
I. Subject Premises. City leases to the Club a certain part of a parcel of
real property, together with all current improvements thereon, situated in the City of Chula Vista,
County of San Diego, State of California, commonly known as Lauderbach Community Center,
Chula Vista, as follows:
a. The Club shall have the use and occupancy of the Community Center
building in its entirety as well as access to the park area and playgrounds. One playground may
be fenced by the Club for such licensing requirements as may prevail, with the understanding
that the general public will have access during those times that the Club is not using the subject
playground. City will have continual access and responsibility for maintenance and repair of
said playground and equipment to insure public safety.
b. It is further understood that the Oxford Seniors Club will continue to
have the use of the assembly hall and kitchen for its regular meetings and events. The Oxford
Seniors Club would continue to have reasonable storage.
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c. It is further understood that the 4 - H Club of San Diego will continue
to have occupancy of the classroom on weekdays to conduct pre and after school programs for a
period of one (1) year from the date hereof.
d. Other community user groups will request use of the building through
the Club's process. Any groups wishing to rent the facility will do so through the Club with all
proceeds from these rentals being retained by the Club.
e. The facility will provide operational hours beginning no earlier than
6:00 a.m. and extending no later than II :00 p.m. in accordance with the wishes of the adjacent
dwellings.
f. The City shall remove an non-affixed equipment agreed upon by the
Club and City, equipment left by the City for the use of the Oxford Seniors and 4-H Program will
bear the City's inventory numbers and be accounted for yearly.
2. Term. The initial term of this lease shall expire June 1,2018, unless
sooner terminated by the destruction of Subject Premises, as herein defined, or otherwise as
permitted by this Agreement.
a. The Subject Premises shall be deemed destroyed for the purpose of
terminating this Lease at such time as (1) the improvements thereon are, in whole or in part, ruined
by a calamity or a progressive degenerative process, such as rot, termites, etc., and, (2) the amount
the City receives as compensation for the damage from an insurance source or the Club exceeds the
City's estimate of the cost of the repair. If the Subject Premises are deemed terminated, the City may
retain all of the proceeds for the damage from the insurance source. Nothing herein shall be deemed
to relieve the Club for damage to the premises they may have otherwise caused.
b. If the improvements on the Subject Premises are, in whole or in part,
ruined by a calamity or a progressive degenerative process, the City shall be under no duty to the
Club to provide substitute or replacement facilities or premises during any repair or reconstruction of
the Subject Premises, or to pay the rental value thereof, regardless of cause of the damage to the
Subject Premises.
c. Extended Term. Upon the expiration of the Initial Term, the Club may
request to extend the term of the lease for two (2) successive five (5) year periods. The Club shall
exercise the extension option by written notice to and approval of the City, such notice to be
provided no later than ninety (90) calendar days prior to the expiration of the lease term then in
effect. Unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties in writing, the terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall remain in effect during the Extended Term. Prior to the granting of any extension
period, however, the City shall review the Club's operations at the facility, which shall include the
Club's provision of programming, and the extent to which it is designed to meet the needs of youth
and the community, and which shall further include the nature and extent to which the Club has
adequately maintained the facility, or other wise contributed to the cost of
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said maintenance, and which shall further include a review of the advantages and disadvantages
from continuing to permit the Club to operate at the facility.
d. Holdover Tenancy. In the event the Club elects not to extend the Term but
retains possession of the Premises upon the expiration thereof, with the City's consent the Club's
tenancy shall be converted to a month to month arrangement, subject to termination by the City upon
one (I) months written notice, but otherwise on the same terms and conditions then in effect.
e. The City reserves the right to require the Club to vacate the premises and
to terminate this lease anytime during the course of the Agreement upon six (6) months written
notice. However, if the Holdover Tenancy has been triggered, Paragraph 2.2 shall. prevail
3. Rent. Club agrees to pay to City as rental for Subject Premises the sum of
$1.00 per year payable on the I st day of June of each year during the term hereof; and in addition
hereto, Club agrees to do and perform the other covenants and agreements in this lease contained
each of which shall be considered as additional rent.
4. Purpose. Club shall use the Subject Premises solely for the following
purposes, to wit: maintaining and operating thereon the Lauderbach Community Center building and
the use of the playground( s) and park for use as a service, educational, licensed childcare, and
recreational center for young people and other members of the community residing in the South Bay
area according to the standards of the Club and for all reasonable and lawful purposes incidental
thereto including traditional fundraising activities. The Club agrees to use Subject Premises solely
for the purposes herein stated. Any other use by the Club without the written consent of the City
shall be cause for termination ofthis agreement upon 30 days notice to vacate the premises.
5. Responsibility of Club.
a. Club shall keep the Subject Premises, building and the property
upon which the building is situated, rree from any liens arising out of the work performed, materials
furnished, or obligations incurred by Club. Failure to keep Subject Premises free of liens shall
constitute a major breach, and default, ofthe covenants of this agreement and grounds for termination
by City, at City's sole option. It is intended by the parties hereto that City has no obligation, in any
manner whatsoever, to repair and maintain the Subject Premises nor the structural improvements,
including any buildings, now located or to be constructed thereon, nor the equipment now located
or to be constructed therein, whether structural or non structural, unless otherwise provided for in
this Agreement. Club expressly waives the benefit of any statute now, or hereinafter in effect which
would otherwise afford Club the right to make repairs at City's expense or to, terminate this Lease
because of City's failure to keep the Subject Premises in good order, condition and repair.
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b. Club hereby covenants and agrees that all utilities and services
necessary for the use and occupation of Subject Premises shall be provided and paid for by Club.
C. Club shall not make any improvements or additions to the building
and Subject Premises without prior written approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation. Said
improvements and additions shall include, but not be limited to, changes to the exterior or interior,
room additions, sigos, and new plantings. The Club may, however, place 'Boys & Girls Club"
signage consistent with and similar to the sigo erected at the Chula Vista Youth Center. The Club
shall remove at their expense the existing sigoage at the Chula Vista Community Youth Center.
d. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 107.6 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code, the property interest which is the subject matter of this lease may be subject to
property taxation and that the Club, as lessee, may be subject to the payment of such property taxes
levied on such interest. Club shall be liable for and shall pay, at least ten days before delinquency,
taxes levied against any personal property or fixtures placed by Club in or about the Subject
Premises. Further, Club shall be obligated to pay any and all other taxes, including but not limited to
possessory interest tax, which may be from time to time assessed upon the facility. The failure of
Club to pay such levied tax, resulting in the establishment of a tax lien by any taxing agency, shalJ
constitute a major breach, and default, of this lease and constitute grounds for recovery of possession
by City.
e. Club agrees to accept full responsibility for the maintenance and
repair of Subject Premises, excluding landscaping in park areas. In addition the Club will assume the
balance of the alarm monitoring contract obligation, as well as the contractual janitorial maintenance.
Club shall, at Club's sole cost and expense, keep the Subject Premises and every part thereof in good
condition and repair, comparable to other property held by the City in the general vicinity. Club
shal- upon the expiration or sooner termination of the term hereof surrenders the Subject Premises to
City in the same condition as when received. City shall have no obligations to alter, remodel, repair,
decorate, or paint the structures located upon the land which is the subject of this lease. The City
shall have the right to enter upon the premises to conduct inspections of the premises as it deems
necessary and in no event less than twice annually. The City shall continue to maintain the adjacent
park areas.
f. Anti-Discrimination
Club, for itself and its successors and assigos, agrees that during the
occupancy and use of the Subject Premises, Club will not, with respect to its operation of the Subject
Premises, discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, marital status, age, handicaps, ancestry or national origin. In addition, Club agrees to
continue current status of compliance of the Subject Premises with the requirements of the
Americans With Disabilities Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
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6. Parking. Club agrees to allow City access to the parking lot and shall not
unreasonably restrict the use thereof by the general public and shaH not create more than five (5)
reserved spaces for the sole use ofthe club.
7. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. Club agrees to maintain and
operate Subject Premises in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable thereto.
a. Club agrees to provide City reasonable access to the Premises to
allow City staff or a designee of the City to perform any renovations necessary to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
b. Renovations undertaken by City to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act shall be funded by the City.
8. Termination.
a. In the event that Club fails to maintain and operate Subject
Premises for the principal purpose for which the same are hereby demised or fails to maintain
reasonable and adequate supervision and maintenance of Subject Premises or further fails to remedy
any such faults or defects within 30 days after written notice to do so ftom the City, then City may
elect to terminate and cancel this lease.
b. All of the conditions and covenants contained herein to be
performed by Club shall be deemed to be conditions of Club's right to possession of the Subject
Premises, and if after 30 days written notice to Club, any default in said conditions is not remedied
or corrected or performed to City's satisfaction, City shall have the right to re-enter the Subject
Premises, remove Club and retake possession thereof:
c. In the event that Club abandons Subject Premises, the City may
elect to terminate this lease. Abandonment is herein defined to include, but is not limited to, any
absence of Club from the Subject Premises for fifteen (15) days or longer while in default of any
provision of this lease except where excused by law or circumstances beyond Club's control.
d. City may terminate this Lease Agreement at any time and for any reason,
by giving specific written notice to Club of such termination and specifying the effective date
thereof, at least ninety (90) days before the effective date of such termination.
9. Representatives of Parties to Agreement. The following are designated as
representatives of parties to this agreement:
a. City designates the Director of Parks and Recreation as its
representative in all matters under this contract (except execution hereof) and all notices given to the
City shall be so addressed to the above designated representative at 276 Fourth A venue, Chula Vista,
CA 92010.
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b. Club designates its President as the representative under this
contract and all notices sent to Club shall be addressed to the above designated representative at
130] Oleander Avenue. Chula Vista. CA 9191]
]0. Assignment. Neither this agreement nor any duties or obligations
hereunder shall be assignable by Club without prior written consent of the City, which consent may
be withheld in the discretion of the City. In the event of an assignment by Club to which the City has
consented, the assignee or its legal representative shall agree in writing with the City to assume,
perform, and be bound by the covenants, obligations, and agreement contained herein. Any consent
to an assignment shall not, in the absence of express provisions to the contrary, constitute a release
of the Club ITom the provisions of this Agreement.
] 1. Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provision regarding assignment, this
agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the
respective parties.
]2. Attorney's Fees. If any action at law or inequity is brought to enforce or interpret
the provisions of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees in
addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.
13. Modification of Agreement. This Agreement may be amended by reason of
changes in the scope of the purpose as described herein and the amount of any adjustment shall be
determined by negotiations to the mutual satisfaction of the City and Club. Said amendments must
be in writing.
] 4. Indemnity, Insurance, and Disclosure
a. Indemnity.
Club shall indemnify and hold harmless City flom and against any and all
claims arising flom Club's use of the Subject Premises (including specifically, but not limited to,
deposit of toxic or hazardous material in or about the Subject Premises, or uses of such material in
any structure on the premises) or flom the conduct of Club's business or from any activity, work or
things done, permitted or suffered by Club in or about the Subject Premises or elsewhere and shall
further indemnify and hold harmless City from and against any and all claims arising from any
breach or default in the performance of any obligation on Club's part to be performed under the
terms of this Lease, or arising from any negligence of the Club, or any of Club's agents, contractors,
or employees, and ITom and against all cost, attorney's fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in the
defense of any such claim or any action or proceeding brought thereon; and in case any action or
proceeding be brought against City by reason of any such claim, Club upon notice ITom City, shall
defend the same at Club's expense Club, as a material part of the consideration to City, hereby
assumes all risk of damage to property or injury to persons, in, upon or about the Subject Premises
arising :ITom Club operations and Club hereby waives all claims in respect thereof against City.
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b. Exemption of City from Liability.
Club hereby agrees that City shall not be liable for injury to Club's business
or any loss of income therefrom or for damage to the goods, wares, merchandise or other property of
Club, Club's employees, invitees, customers, or any other person in or about the Subject Premises,
nor shall City be liable for injury to the Club, Club's employees, agents or contractors, whcthcr such
damage or injury is caused by or results from fire, rain, water, steam, electricity, gas, or ITom the
breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of the land, grading, elevation of the land, pipes,
wires, appliances, plumbing, or ITom any other cause, whether the said damage or injury results
ITom conditions arising upon the Subject Premises or ITom other sources or places and regardless of
whether the causc of such damage or injury or the means of repairing the same are inaccessible to
Club. City shall not be liable for any damages arising nom any act or neglect of any other tenant, if
any, of the land adjacent to the Subject Premises leased by City.
c. Liability Insurance.
Club shall, at Club's expense obtain and keep in force during the tcrm of this
lease a policy of Bodily Injury insurance insuring City and Club against any liability arising out of
the ownership, use, occupancy or maintenance of the Subject Premises and all areas appurtenant
thereto. Such insurance shall be a combined single limit policy in an amount not less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence. The limits of said insurance shall not, however, limit the liability of Club
hereunder.
d. Property Insurance.
Club shall obtain and keep in force during the term of this Lease a policy or
policies of insurance covering loss or damage to the Subject Premises, in the amount of the fun
replacement value thereof, as the same may exist ITom time to time, which replacement value is
now $500,000, but in no event less than the total amount required by lenders having liens on the
Subject Premises, against all perils included with the classification of fire, extended coverage,
vandalism, malicious mischief, and special extended perils ("all risk" as such term is used in the
insurance industry). Said insurance shall provide for payment of loss thereunder to City and to the
holders of mortgages or deeds of trust on the Subject Premises. If the Club shall fail to procure and
maintain said insurance the City may, but shall not be required to, procure and maintain the same,
but at the expense of Club. If such insurance coverage has a deductible clause, the deductible amount
shall not exceed $1,000 per occurrence, and Club shall be liable for such deductible amount.
e. Insurance Policies.
Insurance required hereunder shall be in companies holding a "General
Policyholders Rating" of at least A, or such other rating as may be required by a lender having a lien
on the Subject Premises, as set forth in the most current issue of "Best's Insurance Guide." The Club
shall deliver to the City copies of policies of such insurance or certificates evidencing
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the existence and amounts or such insurance with loss payable clauses as required by this Section.
No such policy shall be cancelable or subject to reduction of coverage or other modification except
after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. Club shall, at least thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of such policies, furnish City with renewals or "binders" thereof. or City may order such
insurance and charge the cost thereof to Club, which amount shall be payable by Club upon demand.
Club shall not do or permit to be done anything which shall invalidate the insurance policies referred
to in this Section. If Club does or permits to be done anything which shall increase the cost of the
insurance policies referred to in this Section, then Club shall forthwith upon City's demand
reimburse City for any additional premiums attributable to any act or omission or operation of Club
causing such increase in the cost of insurance. All insurance policies shan name the City as an
additional insured.
f. Waiver of Subrogation.
Club and City each hereby release and relieve the other, and waive their
entire right of recovery against the other for loss or damage arising out of or incident to the perils
insured against under this Section, which perils occur in, on or about the Subject Premises, whether
due to the negligence of City or Club or their agents, employees, contractors and/or invitecs. Club
and City shall, upon obtaining the policies of insurance required hereunder, give notice to the
insurance carrier or carriers that the foregoing mutual waiver of subrogation is contained in this
Lease.
g. Amendment
The amount of coverage required by the City pursuant to this agreement may
be amended by the City upon 180 days notice to Club. Fai]ure of Club to maintain said policy shall
be grounds for termination ofthis lease.
h. Lead Disclosure
The parties acknowledge that pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations,
Section 745.223, that the Club facility may constitute a Child-occupied facility, defined by the Code
as follows: A building, or a portion ofa building, constructed prior to ]978, visited regularly by the
same child, six (6) years of age or under, on at least two different days within any week (Sunday
through Saturday period), provided that each days visit lasts three (3) hours and the combined
weekly visits last at least six (6) hours, and the combined annual visits last at least sixty (60) hours.
Child-occupied facilities may include, but are not limited to, day-care centers, preschools and
kindergarten classrooms. The parties understand the goal of the LeadBased Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 v.s.c. Section 4821-4846) is to eliminate, as far as practicable. the hazards of
lead-based paint poisoning with respect to properties that may be occupied by children under 7
(seven) years of age.
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The Club agrees to take aU reasonable precautions and to use reasonable care
in the Subject Premises in light of the above.
h. Asbestos
The city knows of no friable asbestos in the Subject Premises.
15. Subleases.
Club shall not sublease any portion of the building or Subject Premises without prior
written approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
16. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement supersedes any prior agreement and contains the entire agreement of
the Parties on the matters covered. No other agreement, statement or promise made by any Party or
by any employee, officer or agent of any Party that is not in writing and signed by all Parties shall be
binding.
17. Governing Law
This Agreement has been executed in and shall be governed by the laws of the State
of California.
18. Invalidity
r f any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or enforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall
remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby.
19. Waivers
The waiver by one Party of the performance of any covenant. condition or promise
shall not invalidate this Agreement, nor shaH it be considered a waiver by him of any
other covenant, condition or promise. The waiver by either or both Parties of the time for performing
any act shall not constitute a waiver of the time for performing any other act or an identical act
required to be performed at a later time. The exercise of any remedy provided in this Agreement
shall not be a waiver of any consistent remedy provided by law, and any provision of this Agreement
for any remedy shall not exclude other consistent remedies unless they are expressly excluded.
20. Condemnation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DEVELOP
AND IMPLEMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO
ENHANCE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AT
LAUDERBACH NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) "LAUD ERBACH PARK
IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. PR295)," AND
APPROPRIATING STATE RECREATION GRANT
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,020
WHEREAS, Lauderbach Neighborhood Park was added to the City park system as
part of the Montgomery annexation in 1985; and
WHEREAS, the Boys and Girls Club ofChula Vista leases the recreation building
located within the park and uses the field and tot lots for its members; and
WHEREAS, Lauderbach Park is also the meeting place for an active senior citizen
group that meets on a weekly basis; and
WHEREAS, as is the case in many of our older City neighborhood parks, there is no
public restroom; and
WHEREAS, over the past several years, there have been growing community
concerns regarding the health and safety of the public at Lauderbach Park because of
ongoing criminal activities; and
WHEREAS, in response to the concerns here and at several other parks in Chula
Vista, a collaborative cross-department team including the Police, Recreation, Public Works
Operations, and General Services began meeting with representatives from local businesses
and the Boys and Girls Club to develop strategies to improve the situation; and
WHEREAS, the overall strategy includes creating safer, more attractive park
amenities that will promote more family-oriented activity in the park and serve as deterrents
to undesirable behavior; and
WHEREAS, with the proposed park improvements, combined with enforcement
strategies, the City aims to increase overall use of Lauderbach Park and its related facilities;
and
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WHEREAS, there is an existing lease with the Boys and Girls Club for the
Lauderbach Community Center, which runs to June 1,2018; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously endorsed this
project on January 18, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Public Safety Subcommittee received a project
presentation on January 17, 2007, and in a meeting at the Boys and Girls Club on
February 28, 2007, where the Subcommittee generally supported moving this project ahead;
and
WHEREAS, the $400,000 in funding for the proposed Capital Improvements will
come from a previously allocated Per Capita State Recreation Grant and transfer from an
existing project (GG 188); and
WHEREAS, the proposed Capital Improvements are as follows: Fencing and Signage
($35,000), Restroom ($165,000), Security Lighting ($50,000), Rubber Surface in Tot Areas
($100,000); and
WHEREAS, the remaining $50,000 will be needed to cover stafftime in developing
the project and contingencies during construction; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends amending the Fiscal Year 2007 Capital Improvement
Program establishing a new Capital Improvement Project (CIP) "Lauderbach Park
Improvements (CIP No. PR295);" and
WHEREAS, staff further recommends appropriating State Recreation Grant funds in
the amount of $114,020 for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby authorize staff to develop and implement capital improvements to enhance
public health and safety at Lauderbach Neighborhood Park.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council does hereby amend the Fiscal Year
2007 Capital Improvement Program establishing a new Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
"Lauderbach Park Improvements (CIP No. PR295)," and appropriate State Recreation Grant
funds in the amount of $114,020 for this project.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Dave Byers
Director of Public Works Operations
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN INTERPROJECT
TRANSFER FROM EXISTING CIP "WESTERN CHULA
VISTA INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PROGRAM
(CIP NO. GGI88)" TO PR295 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$285,980 AS NECESSARY TO FULLY FUND THE
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Western Chula Vista Infrastructure Financing Program was
established in 2004 and included $9 million of financing for parks and drainage
improvements in western Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the drainage improvement portion ofthe program made up $4.7 million
of the amount, the vast majority being utilized to rehabilitate or replace corrugated metal
pipe; and
WHEREAS, the balance of the funds ($4.3 million) was set aside for related projects
at Harborside Park, Otay Park, and the Women's Club; and
WHEREAS, work has been completed at both Harborside and Otay Parks, and only
$285,980 of the bond proceeds are remaining; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that since the $285,980 in remaining bond
proceeds represent less than half of what it would take to update the Women's Club (due to a
35 percent increase in construction costs dating back to January 2003), the remaining funds
would not be wisely spent on the Women's Club as any improvements that could be made
would be quite limited; and
WHEREAS, since the remaining amount was originally set aside by the City Council
for park purposes in western Chula Vista, the Lauderbach Park improvements are a better fit
for the remaining bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Department has reviewed this change in plan to utilize the
remaining funds at Lauderbach Park for compliance with the financing document and has
found that the bond proceeds can be used for this purpose even though Lauderbach Park has
not been identified as a specific project at the time of the financing;
WHEREAS, the $400,000 in funding for the proposed Capital Improvements for
PR295 will come from a previously allocated Per Capita State Recreation Grant and a
transfer from an existing project (GG 188); and
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Resolution No. 2007-
Page 2
WHEREAS, staff recommends the authorization of an interproject transfer from
existing Capital Improvement Project (CIP) "Western Chula Vista infrastructure Financing
Program (CIP No. GG 188)" to PR295 (Lauderbach Park Improvements) in the amount of
$285,980 as necessary to fully fund the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City ofChula
Vista does hereby authorize an interproject transfer from existing CIP "Western Chula Vista
Infrastructure Financing Program (CIP No. GG 188)" to PR295 in the amount of$285,980 as
necessary to fully fund the project.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
Michael Meacham
Director, Cons. & Environmental Services
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
April 17, 2007 Item-13-
SUBMITTED BY:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CERTIFICATION
OF SUFFICIENCY OF AN INITIATIVE PETITION
REGARDING ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT
LIMITS
Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk dJ -p. (!j3
4/5THS VOTE: YES NO X
ITEM TITLE:
BACKGROUND
An initiative petition regarding allowable building height limits in certain areas of the City
was filed with the City Clerk on February 21,2007. The required number of valid signatures
needed was 8,985 (ten percent of the voters of the City, which was 89,849 according to the
Registrar of Voters' official report to the Secretary of State on September 8, 2006). The
Registrar of Voters examined the signatures on the petition, and found them to be sufficient.
Elections Code Sections 9211 and 9114 require the City Clerk to certifY the results of the
examination to the City Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined
that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA
Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060( c )(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the
activity is not subject to CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution and select one of the following options (EC 9215):
A. Direct staff to place the ordinance, as proposed by the proponents, without
alteration, on a Council agenda for adoption within ten days; or
B. Direct staff to prepare a resolution for Council adoption placing the ordinance on
the ballot at the next regular municipal election (June 3, 2008); or
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C. Refer the proposed ordinance to any City agency or agencies for a report, to be
presented to Council within 30 days, on any or all of the following:
1. Its fiscal impact.
2. Its effect on the internal consistency of the city's general and specific
plans, including the housing element, the consistency between planning
and zoning, and the limitations on city actions under Section 65008 of the
Government Code and Chapters 4.2 (commencing with Section 65913)
and 4.3 (commencing with Section 69515) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the
Government Code.
3. Its effect on the use of land, the impact on the availability and location of
housing, and the ability of the city to meet its regional housing needs.
4. Its impact on funding for infrastructure of all types, including, but not
limited to, transportation, schools, parks, and open space. The report may
also discuss whether the measure would be likely to result in increased
infrastructure costs or savings, including the costs of infrastructure
maintenance, to current residents and businesses.
5. Its impact on the community's ability to attract and retain business and
employment.
6. Its impact on the uses of vacant parcels ofland.
7. Its impact on agricultural lands, open space, traffic congestion, existing
business districts, and developed areas designated for revitalization.
8. Any other matters the legislative body requests to be in the report.
If Option C is chosen, when the report is presented to the Council, it shall either adopt the
ordinance within ten days or order an election to be held at the next regular municipal
election - June 3, 2008 (ECI405(b)).
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDA nON
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
An initiative petition entitled, "A Petition to Adopt an Ordinance That Would Amend the
General Plan to Require Voter Approval for Any General Plan Amendment That Would
Increase Allowable Building Heights Above 84 Feet in Most Areas of the City, Except the
Bayfront Planning Area and to Set a Building Height Limit of 45 Feet on Third Avenue
Between E and G Streets" (Attachment I) was filed with the City Clerk's office on February
21,2007. The petition was forwarded to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, and the
petition signatures were validated up to the required number of 8,985 signatures (ten percent
of the voters of the City, in accordance with Elections Code Section 9215). The certification
by the Registrar of Voters (Attachment 2) was received March 27, 2007, and the proponents
of the initiative were notified by mail on the same day.
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According to a Memorandum of Law from the City Attorney's office dated February 22,
2007 (Attachment 3), the initiative petition did not contain the necessary language to require
a special election, and therefore, the signatures were counted and validated up to the number
required to place the measure on the ballot at the next regular election,
Once the resolution approving the certification is adopted, the next step in the process is for
the Council to:
Adopt the ordinance, without alteration, at the regular meeting at which the
certification of the petition is presented, or within 10 days after it is presented; or
Submit the ordinance, without alteration, to the voters at the next regular
municipal election; or
Order a report pursuant to Elections Code Section 9212 (as outlined in Option C,
above) at the regular meeting at which the certification of the petition is
presented. When the report is presented to the legislative body, the legislative
body shall either adopt the ordinance within ten days or order an election.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and, consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations Section 18704.2(a)(l) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the certification of the sufficiency of the
petition; however, an appropriation will be requested once the Registrar of Voters
prepares an invoice for signature validation services. The cost to include a measure on the
June 3, 2008 ballot is estimated at $35,000.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Initiative Petition
Attachment 2: Certification oflnitiative Petition
Attachment 3: Memorandum of Law
Prepared by: Donna Norris, Assistant City Clerk, Office of the City Clerk
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Attachment 1
PETITION FOR SUBMISSION TO VOTERS
PROTECTION OF GENERAL PLAN
THROUGH VOTER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN CHANGES AND DESIGNATION OF
HEIGHT LIMITS
Section 1. Purpose and Findin2s - Protection of overlv intensive development and taller
buildin2s
This ordinance is intended to protect Chula Vista residents from the traffic, visual,
community character and infrastructure impacts from overly intensive development and taller
buildings.
The intention is to protect the General Plan, in effect as of December 13, 2005, by requiring
voter approval to increase allowable building heights above 84 feet in most areas of the city, and
to set a building height limit of 45 feet on Third Avenue between E and G Streets. A statement
of the reasons for the proposed action as contemplated in the petition is as follows:
The people of Chula Vista should have a voice in protecting the current General Plan against
chartges that will increase traffic congestion, reduce available parking and cause visual impacts
from high rise developments in the wrong locations. The people of Chula Vista are also
concerned about the protection of the character of the Third Avenue Village area, where over-
development would also have visual, traffic and parking impacts.
The current General Plan recognizes that high-rise buildings have a place in Chula Vista. They
should be located where transportation systems have been built to serve them, and where existing
neighborhoods will not be disrupted, displaced or overburdened. Under this initiative, the Bay
Front Planning Area and other areas the current General Plan already designated as suitable for
high-rise development would not be affected. Under this initiative, the voters would have a
voice in protecting the current General Plan against changes that would adversely affect
residents' quality of life.
Section 2. Amendment of the General Plan
The Land Use Element of the General Plan is hereby amended to add two
provisions to read:
Approval of Changes to Height Limits. Except as permitted under the
Chula Vista General Plan Update as approved December 13, 2005, an
amendment to the General Plan approved by the City Council which has
the purpose or effect of increasing the allowable building height of
development within any area to exceed 84 feet, such amendment, whether
approved as a general plan change, specific plan, or by any similar action,
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shall not take effect unless and until approved by a majority of the
registered voters in the City at an election held in accordance with this
ordinance.
No voter approval shall be required for any General Plan changes
affecting the Bayfront Planning Area, as identified in the Land Use
Element of the Chula Vista General Plan as amended and adopted in 1989.
Protection of Third Avenue Village Notwithstanding any other provision
of the Chula Vista General Plan, no building that is part of any
development, in the Third Avenue Village, which fronts on Third Avenue
between E Street and G Street shall exceed 45 feet in height. For the
purposes of this section, the allowable height shall be calculated as an
average above existing grade, and shall include garages and rooftop
appurtenances.
These items shall not apply to amendments which are necessary to comply
with state or federal law.
Section 3. ImDlementation
A. Upon the effective date of this initiative, the provisions of this initiative shall be
inserted into the General Plan as an amendment thereto, except that if the four amendments
permitted by State law for the calendar year in which it is approved have already been utilized
for that year prior to the effective date of this initiative, this General Plan amendment shall be the
first inserted into the General Plan on January I of the following year. Any provisions of City
law inconsistent with the amendment inserted by this initiative shall be unenforceable to the
extent of the inconsistency.
B. To ensure that the Chula Vista General Plan remains a meaningful and integrated
planning document, the General Plan provisions adopted by the initiative shall prevail over any
conflicting revisions to the General Plan adopted between the date of circulation and the date the
amendments included in this initiative measure are adopted by the voters.
C. In the event that the City Council approves a change, amendment or other land use
decision which must, by the terms of this initiative, be approved by the voters of the City of
Chula Vista in order to become effective, the City Council shall set the matter for public vote.
D. The City Council shall call any election required by this initiative for the next
available general municipal election or may, in its discretion, set a special election.
Section 4. Construction
Nothing in this initiative shall be construed to make illegal any lawful use presently being
made of any property. Nothing in this initiative shall be construed to require more than a simple
majority vote for the adoption of this initiative or for the approval of any future measure required
by this initiative. Nothing in this initiative shall be construed to interfere with rights to obtain
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density bonuses under affordable housing laws or limit rights or entitlements under affordable
housing laws.
Section 5. Severability
The provisions of this initiative measure shall not apply to the extent they violate
state or federal laws. If any word, sentence, paragraph, subparagraph, section or portion of this
initiative is declared to be invalid by a court, the remaining words, sentences, paragraphs,
subparagraphs, sections and portions are to remain valid and enforceable.
Section 6. Amendment or Receal
This initiative may be amended or repealed only by the voters at a City election.
Section 7. Effective Date
Pursuant to the State of California Municipal Elections Code section 9217, if a
majority of the voters voting on a proposed ordinance vote in its favor, the ordinance shall
become a valid and binding ordinance of the city. The ordinance shall be considered as adopted
upon the date that the vote is declared by the legislative body and shall go into effect 10 days
after that date.
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Initiative Measure to Be Submitted Directly to the Voters
The City Attorney has prepared the following title and summary of the chief purpose and points
of the proposed measure:
Title: A Petition to adopt an ordinance that would amend the General Plan to require voter
approval for any General Plan amendment that would increase allowable building heights above
84 feet in most areas of the City, except the Bayfront Planning area and to set a building height
limit of 45 feet on Third Avenue between E and G Streets.
Summary: This petition proposes to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan in two
ways. First, except as permitted under the General Plan Update as approved on December 13,
2005, an amendment to the General Plan which will have the purpose or effect of increasing the
allowable building height within any area to exceed 84 feet will not be effective until approved
by a majority of the registered voters in the City. This petition will not require voter approval for
any General Plan changes affecting the Bayfront Planning Area as identified in the Land Use
Element of the Chula Vista General Plan as amended and adopted in 1989.
Second, this petition proposes the Land Use Element of the General Plan be amended to provide
that no building that is part of any development in the Third Avenue Village, which fronts Third
A venue between E Street and G Street, shall exceed 45 feet in height. This petition proposes that
for the purposes of the section regarding Third Avenue, the allowable height shall be calculated
as an average above existing grade, and shall include garages and rooftop appurtenances.
The petition proposes that in the event that the City Council approves a change, amendment or
other land use decision, which must, by the terms of the petition, be approved by the voters of
the City of Chula Vista in order to become effective, the City Council shall set the matter for
public vote. The petition provides that the Council shall call any election required by this
initiative for the next available general municipal election or may, in its discretion, set a special
election.
The petition further proposes that upon the effective date of the initiative, the provisions of the
initiative shall be inserted into the General Plan as an amendment thereto, except that if the four
amendments permitted by State law for the calendar year in which it is approved have already
been utilized for that year prior to the effective date of the initiative, this General Plan
amendment shall be the first inserted into the General Plan on January I of the following year;
and that the initiative could only be amended or repealed by the voters at'a City election.
The above is a summary of the terms of the proposed petition prepared by the City Attorney as
required by Elections Code section 9203; it does not reflect any legal analysis or opinion of the
City Attorney concerning the proposed measure.
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Attachment 2
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MIKEL HAAS
Registrar of Voters
<ITountu of ~a:n ~i2g0
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
5201 Ruffin Road. Suite I. San Die90. Caiifornia 92123-1693
Office:
Fax:
TOo:
Toll Free:
(858) 565-5800
(858) 694-2955
(858) 694-3441
(800) 696-0136
March 26, 2007
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
City of Chula Vista
276 4th Ave
Chula Vista CA 91910
Dear Ms Bigelow:
RE: City ofChula Vista Allowable Building Heights
Following is the certification of the above named initiative petition. As directed, our office conducted a
verification of up to 8,985 valid signatures from the tota120,488 submitted for verification.
Results of the verification process are as follows:
. Date petition was received by this office....................................................... February 22,2007
. Number of sections submitted ...............................................................................................174
. Number of signatures submitted ....................................................................................... 20,488
. Number of signatures verified ..........................................................................................12,238
. Number of signatures found NOT sufficient (includes 947 duplicates). ............................3,253
. Number of signatures found sufficient............................................................................ 8,985
. Number of signatures required ....................................................................................... 8,985
If you have any questions, please contact Elvira Vargas in the Records and Petitions Section at (619)
694-3443.
Sincerely,
MIKEL HAAS
Registrar of V oters
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW
DATE:
February 22, 2007
TO:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
Elizabeth Wagner Hull, Assistant City Attornefvr
Ann Moore, City Attorne~~
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SUBJECT:
Special Election Requirements
MEMORANDUM OF LAW
QUESTION PRESENTED
Will the City Council be required to call a special election for either the Protection of the
General Plan Initiative or the Elected City Attorney Act charter amendment proposal?
SHORT ANSWER
The General Plan Protection Initiative ("GPPI") is a measure to adopt an
ordinance which limits the city's ability to modify certain provisions of the General Plan.
Although the legislature has provided a way by which the proponents of a measure can
require the Council to call a special election for the consideration of the initiative, the
proposed measure has not complied with the procedural requirements necessary to trigger
a special election. Specifically, the measure must request the calling of a special election
and as currently being circulated the GPPI does not contain the necessary language.
The Elected City Attorney Act is a proposed charter amendment. The
legislature has provided city councils with three basic options when faced with a ballot
measure proposing a city charter amendment. Those three options are to call a special
election, place the measure on the ballot at any established municipal election date, or
place the measure at any established election date pursuant to section 1000. The statutory
framework leaves the decision to the City Council as to whether to call a special election.
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ANALYSIS
1. The Measures
A. Protection of the General Plan Through Voter Approval of Certain
Changes and Designation of Height Limits
The GPPI petition proposes an ordinance to amend the Land Use Element of the
General Plan in two ways (Attachment I). First, it requires that an amendment to the
General Plan which allows building heights within certain areas of the City to exceed 84
feet be approved by the voters prior to taking effect. Second, this petition proposes the
Land Use Element of the General Plan be amended to prohibit buildings proposed in the
Third A venue Village from exceeding 45 feet in height. The ordinance and ballot
language are silent as to when the proponents anticipate an election on the matter. The
language currently being circulated does not include a request for the Council to call a
special election.
B. Elected City Attorney Act
This petition proposes to amend Sections 500 and 503 of the City Charter to
make the City Attorney an elected officer of the City, independent of the Council and
other city officials and responsible to the Chula Vista residents. (Attachment 2.) This
measure proposes that the City Attorney be nominated and elected to a four-year term in
the same manner and at the same election as a member of the Council. This petition, in
the preamble to the City Council, states that the measure should be put to the voters at an
election on a date to be determined by the Council but requests the election be scheduled
at the earliest possible date.
II. Petition Process for Ordinance Adoption By Initiative or Charter
Amendment
A. Notice of Intent - Filing
The proponents of a measure to adopt an ordinance or amend a city's charter must
begin the process by filing a "Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition," along with the text
of the measure, with the city's elections official. (Cal.Elec.Code 99 9202, 9256). At least
one, and not more than three, of the proponents, must sign the notice. Jd. Once the
notice is filed, the elections official must immediately provide a copy of the notice to the
city attorney. (CaI.Elec.Code 99 9203(a), 9256).
On September 8, 2006 the City Clerk, the City's election official pursuant to
Charter Section 502, received a notice of intent to circulate a petition for the GPPI from
David J. Peterson and Earl Jentz. On that same day the Clerk also received a notice of
intent to circulate a petition for the Elected City Attorney Act from Norma A. Cazares
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and Charles 1. Ulrich. These were forwarded by the City Clerk to the City Attorney's
office.
B. Ballot Title and Summary
Upon receipt of the notice, the city attorney must prepare a ballot title for, and an
impartial, non-argumentative statement of, the proposed measure. (CaI.Elec.Code SS
9203(a), 9256). The ballot title and statement must be prepared by the city attorney and
returned to the elections official within 15 days of the filing of the notice; the elections
official must then provide a copy of the ballot title and summary to the person[ s] who
filed the notice. (CaI.Elec.Code SS 9203(a)-(b), 9256). Prior to circulating the petition,
the proponents of the measure must place the ballot title and summary on each section of
the petition, above the text of the proposed measure and across the top of each page of the
petition on which signatures are to appear. (Cal.Elec.Code SS 9203(b), 9256).
The City Attorney's office prepared the ballot title and summary for the GPPI and
forwarded this to the City Clerk on September 22, 2006 for distribution to the proponents.
The City Attorney's office retained outside counsel to prepare the ballot title and
summary of the Elected City Attorney Act. This ballot title and summary were provided
to the City Clerk on September 22,2006. On October II, 2006, the City Clerk informed
the Attorney's office that the Elected City Attorney Act measure had been withdrawn by
the proponents and a revised notice of intent and request for ballot title and summary had
been received. On October 26, 2006 a new ballot title and summary were forwarded from
the outside counsel to the City Clerk for distribution to the proponents of the Elected City
Attorney Act measure.
C. Notice of Intent - Publication
Prior to circulating the petition, the measure proponents are required to publish
the notice, the ballot title and the summary. (Cal.Elec.Code SS 9205, 9207, 9256). The
publication shall be done in accordance with California Elections Code section 9205.
(CaI.Elec.Code S 9256). Within 10 days after publication, proponents must file copies of
the notice, title and summary, as published, and affidavits certifying completion of tlle
publication, with the elections official. (Cal.Elec.Code SS 9205, 9256).
D. Petition - Format and Circulation
After the above steps are completed, the proponents may begin circulating the
petition. The petition shall set forth the text of the proposed amendment, in no less than
10-point type; the petition must be on white paper, uniform in size, with dimensions not
less than 8-1/2 by II inches and not greater than 8-1/2 by 14 inches. (CaI.Elec.Code SS
9257, 9262). Each section of the petition must have attached to it an affidavit of the
person soliciting the signatures stating the circulators name, address, and other required
information. (Cal.Elec.Code SS 104, 9022, 9209, 9261). Once a measure has qualified
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for the ballot the local government has ministerial duty to place it on the ballot. (Save
Stanislaus Area Farm Economy v. Board of Supervisors (1983) 13 Cal.App.4th 141, 148,
149).
E. Timing of an Election for an Initiative Petition to Adopt an Ordinance --
General Plan Protection Initiative
A petition for an initiative shall be submitted to the voters in signed by at least
10 percent of the registered voters of the City. (Cal.Elec.Code S 9214). The total number
of registered voters of the city shall be determined according to the county elections
official's last official report of registration to the Secretary of State that was effective at
the time the Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition was given. (Cal.Elec.Code S 9214).
The timing of the election is determined by how many valid signatures are received by
the elections official. If the initiative petition to adopt an ordinance is signed by 15% of
the voters or more and the petition contains a request that the ordinance be submitted
immediately to the voters at a special election, the Council may be required to call a
special election. When 15 percent of the voters have signed the petition the Council shall
either: (I) adopt the ordinance as presented; (2) immediately order a special election
pursuant to Elections Code section 1405; or (3) order a report pursuant to Elections Code
section 9212 and upon receipt of the report adopt the ordinance or order a special
election. (Cal.Elec.Code S 9214). When an initiative petition to adopt an ordinance is
signed by 10 percent of the voters, but less than 15 percent the Council has three options.
In that case, the Council shall either: (I) adopted the ordinance as presented; (2) submit
the ordinance to the voters pursuant to Elections Code section 1405(b) unless a special
election is otherwise required; or (3) order a report pursuant to Elections Code section
9212 and upon receipt of the report adopt the ordinance or order an election. (Cal. Elec.
Code S 9215).
Elections Code section 1405, provides that if an initiative qualifies pursuant to
Section 9214 (qualifies with signatures of 15 percent or more of the voters) the election
shall be held not less than 88 nor more than 103 days after the date of the order of
election. (Cal.Elec.Code S l405(a)). If an initiative qualifies for the ballot pursuant to
Section 9215 (qualifies with signatures between 10 percent and 15 percent of the voters)
the election shall be held at the next regular election. (Cal.Elec.Code S 1405(b)).
Although it is unknown how many valid signatures the proponents to qualify the
OPPI, will submit, the initiative does not contain a request for the measure to be
submitted to the voters at a special election. If the petition is signed by 15% of the voters
and it contained language requesting a special election, the Council would be required to
adopt the ordinance without alteration or call special election. If the petition is signed by
10% of the voters, whether it contains a request for a special election or not, the Council
would not be required to call a special election. Based upon the applicable sections of the
Elections Code, the initiative as being circulated does not meet the procedural
requirements, as it does not include language requesting a special election, and the
Council would not be required to call a special election.
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"Voter action by initiative is so fundamental that it is described 'not as a right
granted the people, but as a power reserved by them.'" (Associated Home Builders, etc.,
lnc v. City of Livermore (1976) 18 CalJd 582, 591 citing Native American Sacred Site
and Environmental Protection Association, et al. v. City of San Juan Capistrano (2004)
120 Cal.AppAth 961, 965). Thus, "courts are required to liberally construe this power
(ibid.) and accord it 'extraordinarily broad deference.'" (Pala Band of Mission lndians v.
Board of Supervisors (1997) 54 Cal.AppAth 565, 573-574 citing Native American Sacred
Site and Environmental Protection Association, et al. at p. 966). Once a measure has
qualified for the ballot the local government has ministerial duty to place it on the ballot.
(Save Stanislaus Area Farm Economy v. Board of Supervisors (1983) 13 Cal.AppAth 141,
148, 149). Based upon this deference to the initiative process, the proponents may assert
an equity argument that the citizens have expressed their desire to see this change in the
law and that it should be placed before them as soon as possible. However, without the
language stating the intent to call a special election in the measure there is no way to
know whether the citizen's would have signed the petition knowing that it would require
calling special election at a cost to the City of approximately $450,000-$500,000. "A
paramount concern in determining whether a petition is valid despite an alleged defect is
whether the purpose of the technical requirement is frustrated by the defective form of the
petition." (Assembly v. Deukmejian (1982) 30 Cal.3d 638, 652, 180 Cal.Rptr. 297, 639
P.2d 939 citing MHC Financing Ltd. Partnership Two v. City of Santee (2005) 125
Cal.AppAth 1372). The purposes served by the ballot title and summary requirement of
section 9203, subdivision (b), are: (1) to reduce the risk that voters were misled when
signing the petition, (2) to allow verification that the signers had a neutral explanation of
the proposed ordinance available to them when signed; and (3) to prevent signatures from
being submitted in support of a different measure than that for which they were procured.
(Alliance for a Better Downtown Mil/brae v. Wade, supra, 108 Cal.AppAth at pp.l30-
131, 133 Cal.Rptr.2d 249). There is a question as to whether the voters may have been
misled as to the timing and cost of implementing this measure. Consequently, with the
procedural deficiencies the Council would most likely not be required to call a special
election.
F. Timing of an Election for Charter Amendment Petition -
Elected City Attorney Act
A petition for an amendment to a city charter shall be submitted to the voters
only if it is signed by at least 15 percent of the registered voters of the city. (Cal.Elec.
Code S 9255(a)(3)). The total number of registered voters of the city shall be determined
according to the county elections official's last official report of registration to the
Secretary of State that was effective at the time the Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition
was given. (Cal.Elec.Code S 9255(c)). Only a person who is a qualified registered voter
at the time of signing the petition is entitled to sign it. (Cal.Elec.Code SS 9020, 9259).
A charter proposal shall be submitted to the voters at either a special election
called for that purpose, at any established municipal election date, or at any established
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election date pursuant to section 1000, provided that there are at least 88 days before the
election. (Cal.Elec.Code S 9255(a)). Additionally, Elections Code section 1415 states:
City or city and county charter proposals that qualify pursuant to Section
9255 shall be submitted to the voters at either the next regular general
municipal election occurring not less than 88 days after the date of the
order of election, or at a special election called for that purpose or on any
established election date pursuant to Section 1000 occurring not less than
88 days after the date of the order of election.
"[T]he two statutes governing initiatives to repeal or amend city charters have no
maximum time limits. Nothing in them requires a city council to "order" the election at
the very next available opportunity. Indeed, the very fact that each statute allows options
in election dates refutes that idea." (Jeffrey v. Superior Court (2002) 102 Cal.App.4,h I,
6).
In analyzing the requirements for the placement of the Elected City Attorney
Act on the ballot, state law provides the Council with the option of calling a special
election, placing the measure on the next regularly scheduled municipal election, or
placing it on the ballot at the time of an election pursuant to Elections Code section 1000.
Although the proponents may desire to have their measure presented to the public
immediately, the legislature and case law provide the Council with the discretion to
choose the election at which the measure is heard. Both Elections Code section 9255 and
1415 provide minimum, but not maximum, time limits for the consideration of charter
amendments. This is in direct contrast to the Elections Code provision governing the
initiative process identified above for the GPPl. (Cal.Elec.Code SS 9214, 9215, and
1405). Consequently, the City Council has the option of calling a special election once
the Elected City Attorney Act qualifies for the ballot but the Council would not be
required to do so. This discretion is limited in that the COlmcil cannot delay indefinitely
or to an election after the effective date identified in the ballot measure. (Jeffrey at p. 10).
As presented, the Elected City Attorney Act does not contain a specific date for its
implementation.
IV. Conclusions
A. General Plan Protection Initiative
The GPPI is a measure to adopt an ordinance that limits the city's ability to
modify the General Plan. Although the legislature has provided a way by which the
proponents of an initiative can require the Council to call a special election, the proposed
measure has not complied with the procedural requirements necessary to trigger a special
election. Specifically, the measure must request the calling of a special election and as
currently being circulated the GPPI does not contain the necessary language.
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B. Elected City Attorney Act
The Elected City Attorney Act is a proposed charter amendment. The
legislature has provided city councils with three options when faced with a ballot
measure proposing a city charter amendment. Those three options are to call a special
election, place the measure on the ballot at any established municipal election date, or
place the measure at any established election date pursuant to section 1000. The statutory
provisions and case law make it clear the Council has the discretion to determine when to
place the matter before the voters.
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ITEM 13, APRIL 17, 2007
Leticia Lazo
From: Ned Ardagn~
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 20074:34 PM
To: CityClerk; Cheryl Cox; Rudy Ramirez; Jerry Rindone; John McCann; Steve Castaneda
Subject: Building Height Initiative Support for Adoption
Re: Item 13 of the April 17, 2007 City Council Agenda:
Dear Honorable Mayor and Council Members:
I am writing to support the adoption of the initiative to limit the height of buildings on Third Avenue and urge
you to adopt the initiative without further delay as described in sub-part A of Agenda Item No. 13. Should you
determine that the matter should be placed on the ballot for a vote by the entire voter population of the City I
urge you to place it on the ballot prior to the June, 2008 date suggested by City Staff.
This matter is being closely watched by the entire population of the City in both the western & eastern
geographic regions and your decision could become the topic of many future political debates. I will attempt to
attend the City Council meeting to voice my support in person but have scheduling conflicts.
Very truly yours,
Ned Ardagna
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FW: Third Avenue Height
-----Original Message-----
From: Suzanne Kushnir r
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007
To: CityClerk
Subject: Third Avenue Height
To Whom It May Concern.
Please keep the maximum height for buildings on Third Avenue in Chula Vista at 45 feet.
Let's not over-urbanize Chula and completely change the character of our city (ie. the
horrible police station).
Thank You,
Suzanne Kushnir
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Subject: FW: GPPI and the UCSP
-----Original Message-----
From: Isla Morri
Sent: Saturday, Apri 14, 2007 6:09 PM
To: CityClerk
Subject: GPPI and the UCSP
Dear City Clerk,
I am not able to attend the council meeting scheduled for April 17th, however, I want to make my views known. I
urge the council to either adopt the General Plan Protection Initiative (GPPI) that has qualified to be placed on the
ballot, or call a prompt election to resolve the issue prior to approval of the Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP).
Over 20,000 Chula Vistans have signed the GPPI, which should send the message loud and clear to the city
council that everyday people are not in favor of the proposed UCSP as it now stands. I was so hopeful that with
the election of a new mayor and council member we would see a change in the city council's willingness to listen
to the will of the people. I am disheartened by the apparent disregard of the voice of the constituency when it
comes to these issues. It's not too late for the right decision to be made. Please let the council and mayor know
that I am strongly opposed to the proposed UCSP.
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FW: GPPI
-----Original Message-----
From: Eunice Seltenric
Sent: Monday, April 16,
To: CityClerk
Subject: GPPI
To the people in City Hall:
My husband and I support the GPPI and urge you to either immediately adopt the changes
called for by the GPPI, or call a prompt election.
Please take prompt action. End the divisiveness and protect our historic downtown area.
Keep Third Avenue our downtown village.
Sincerely,
Phil and Eunice Seltenrich
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From: June Leonard
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Subject: GPPI
TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
Either adopt the General Plan Protection Initiative or call a prompt election to resolve
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Chula Vista City Clerk,
We, Jack & Judith Davis, 254 Vista Del Mar Court, C.V., CA.
We don't want the high rise buildings (84 root) built on 3rdAvenue. We've been very active in the
cities General Plan.
We located in Chula Vista because, onts small town charm. If this plan contiues in the direction to
allow larger buildings on 3rd Avenue to reach the 7 story height, we'll move out and you'll lose us as a
tax base resident. That is how much we're against the high rise buildings. We're not against the basic
revitalization in the General Plan.
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Donna Norris
From: Leticia Lazo on behalf of CityClerk
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 7:43 AM
To: Donna Norris
Cc: Susan Bigelow
Subject: FW: NO MORE TALL BLOGS!
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Red
-----Original Message-----
From: Bonnie 5eebe'-- [ IT
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 5:57 PM
To: CityClerk
Subject: Re: NO MORE TALL BLDGS!
Chula Vista shud never have any more buildings higher than 7 stories!!! I've lived here since
1982 and love the atmosphere here as it still seems like a lovely small town. Developers will
always want to build higher - don't let them spoil Chula Vista!! Bonnie Seeber
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-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Watry
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 7:58
To: Steve Castaneda; Jerry Rindone; John McCann; Cheryl Cox; Rudy Ramirez; CityClerk
Subject: RE: GENERAL PLAN PROTECTION INITIATIVE
Mayor and City Council
City Clerk:
There will be no trust, no peace in Chula Vista as long as you continue to ignore the
citizens and continue to ram through your grandiose redevelopment plans. Others before
you have tried and gotten nowhere. It is time for you to begin to act as though the
citizens are partners and not the enemy, time to build a sense of trust so we can move on.
A good beginning would be to either adopt the GPPI or call an election as soon as possible
so this can be resolved before approving the UCSP. Not doing so is almost sure to result
in further turmoil - which none of us want.
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-----Original Message-----
From: raquel kinney ~
Sent: Sunday, April ~ 12:14 PM
To: CityClerk
Subject: Adopt the GPPI!
Hello!
Please either adopt the GPPI, or call a prompt election to resolve this issue PRIOR to
approval of the UCSP. Please listen to the many, many voices who are asking for this
issue to be resolved.. NO tall buildings on Third Avenue in Chula Vista!!! Don't ignore
the will of the people!! We are a lot of Hispanics that are getting involved!!!
Remember if you want to be elected, you have to listen to the will of the people! Thank
you,
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Subject: FW: GPPI Initiative
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Evan~
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 8:32 PM
To: CityClerk
Subject: GPPI Initiative
I'm in complete support of the GPPI initiative, restricting building heights in the redevelopment of north-western
Chula Vista. The Council needs to either adopt this initiative or place it on a ballot for an early test of voter
sentiment, prior to approval of the GCSP.
David M. Evans
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CORRESPONDENCEuRB
ITEM 13, APRIL 17, 200;
Leticia Lazo
From: Gretchen Evan-
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 20071:55 PM
To: CityClerk
Subject: GPPllnitiative
I totally support the general plan protection initiative restricting heights in the redevelopment of north-western Chula Vist
The Council needs to adopt this initiative or add it on a ballot for an early test of voter opinion before the approval of the
GCSP. We had a beautiful downtown shopping area & it should not be destroyed by high-rise trash.
Gretchen N. Evans
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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ITEM 13, APRIL 17, 200i
Leticia Lazo
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject: City Council
Attention: All members
Please be real careful in planning the future of Third Avenue. Keep it like La Mesa, small and
quaint. Why have green belts and crowded cities.... have a peaceful place to walk around, conviel
parking...no tickets, free parking, let's get real. Make some good grown-up decisions that are for
the people.
Thanks,
The Bales Family
Native Chula Vistians
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Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos.
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CORRESPONDENCE RE:
ITEM 13. APRIL 17. 2007
From: Jackie Morud~
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 2:34 PM
To: CityClerk
Subject: General Plan
I am again voicing my opinion, as have thousands of other Chula Vista residents, in opposition to high-rise buildings in the
Third Avenue Village, which would destroy the character of our fair city. I strongly urge City Council to either adopt the
General Plan Protection Initiative or call a prompt election to resolve this issue prior to approval of the Urban Core
Specific Plan.
There are plenty of other locations for high-density construction Uust look around at the sea of housing surrounding Chula
Vista). The ambitious plans for our waterfront and the never-ending construction of housing and malls should be lucrative
enough to appease builders and City officials without infringing on or ignoring the will of the people.
Jackie Morud
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Donna Norris
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Leticia Lazo on behalf of CityClerk
Monday, April 16, 20078:21 AM
Susan Bigelow
Donna Norris
FW: UCSP
-----Original Message-----
From: Joan Roseman
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 5:14 PM
To: Ci tyClerk
Subject: UCSP
Madam Mayor and Council Members,
Incorporate the 45 foot height limit into the Urban Core Specific Plan.
DO NOT ignore the will of the people who signed the Initiative.
How difficult can it be t 0 make that small change in the UCSP?
Let's corne together and move on!
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ITEM 13, APRIL 17, 2007
Donna Norris
From: Leticia Lazo on behalf of CityClerk
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:59 AM
To: Susan Bigelow
Cc: Donna Norris
Subject: FW: Redevelopment Plan
-----Original Message-----
From: Dr. Tom Mautner
Sent: Monday, April 16, 20 9: S A
To: Cheryl Cox; rramirex@chulavistaca.gov; John McCann; Jerry Rindone; Steve Castaneda; CityClerk
Cc: Dr. Tom Mautner
Subject: Redevelopment Plan
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
It is disturbing to read that the City of Chula Vista leaders are ignoring and potentially throwing away
the regulations voted into effect by the City's citizens. More importantly, it has been reported that the
Mayor, and others, are taking the side of the developers rather than the best interests of the City. The
Chula Vista Council should adopt the guidelines proposed in the latest voter initiative which has been
endorsed by the required number of registered voter signatures and many others. Failure to adopt a plan
(demonstrated viable by the Citizen group(s)) in the best interests of the City indicates the "selling out"
of City Officials to irresponsible developers. At this point in time, it makes one wonder who will really
benefit from the latest City plans. Developers? Citizens?
Respectfully,
Dr. Tom Mautner
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Subject:
Leticia Lazo on behalf of CityClerk
Monday, April 16, 2007 8:17 AM
Donna Norris
Susan Bigelow
FW: Adopting the GPPI
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Swallow ~
Sent: Saturday, Aprll 14, 2007 7:31 PM
To: CityClerk
Subject: Adopting the GPPI
It is incumbent upon the city council to obey the will of the people, and that is to
either adopt the changes called for by the GPPI ir to call a prompt election, and that
being before pushing through the Urban Core Specific Plan. Shame on any elected official
not supporting the will of those citizens who trusted their candidates enough to put them
in office.
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Council Docket Number 13: Consideration of Acceptance of Certification of
Sufficiency of an Initiative Petition Regarding Allowable Building Height
Limits
Dear Mayor Cox and Members of the City Council:
I am writing on behalf of Inland Industries Group LLC, the owners of the 19-acre bayfront
business park located at 1011-1161 Bay Boulevard, regarding the proposed initiative before
you this evening.
I am writing to request the City Council direct the City Attorney and City Manager to
evaluate whether or not the proposed initiative applies to the business park properties
located at 1011-1161 Bay Boulevard.
It is my understanding that the business park properties of 1011-1161 Bay Boulevard are in
fact within the Bayfront Specific Plan west of Interstate 5; may be within the City of Chula
Vista's Bay Front Planning Area as identified in the Initiative; and could otherwise be
designated under the Chula Vista General Plan a site suitable for high-rise development.
There are provisions in the Initiative that would seemingly cause the Initiative to not apply to
the properties at 1011-1161 Bay Boulevard. We would appreciate having the City Attorney and
City Manager evaluate whether or not the Initiative applies to these properties.
I'm sorry I can not attend tonight's meeting, and thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CERTIFICATION OF
SUFFICIENCY OF AN INITIATIVE PETITION REGARDING
ALLOW ABLE BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITS
WHEREAS, an initiative petition entitled, "A Petition to Adopt an Ordinance That
Would Amend the General Plan to Require Voter Approval for Any General Plan Amendment
That Would Increase Allowable Building Heights Above 84 Feet in Most Areas of the City,
Except the Bayfront Planning Area and to Set a Building Height Limit of 45 Feet on Third
Avenue Between E and G Streets" was filed with the City Clerk's office on February 21, 2007;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9215, the required number of
signatures was 8,985, which was ten percent of the 89,849 voters in the City of Chula Vista as
officially reported by the County Registrar of Voters to the Secretary of State on September 8,
2006; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego County Registrar of Voters verified 8,985 signatures, and
certified the results of its examination (Exhibit A).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby accept the certification of sufficiency of an initiative petition entitled, "A
Petition to Adopt an Ordinance That Would Amend the General Plan to Require Voter Approval
for Any General Plan Amendment That Would Increase Allowable Building Heights Above 84
Feet in Most Areas ofthe City, Except the Bayfront Planning Area and to Set a Building Height
Limit of 45 Feet on Third Avenue Between E and G Streets,"
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CHUlA VISTA
Thursday, April 12, 2007
TO:
Members of the City Council
Independent Financial Review subcommitte~
Overview ofEPS Independent Financial Review
FROM:
RE:
The financial structure of the City of Chula Vista is in transition. Opinions have been expressed
as to the nature of the city's current financial status, the reasons for reaching this point, and
direction to guide future actions. An independent financial review is an appropriate mechanism
for an objective look at budget imbalances and to help the City Council and staff establish a
sustainable basis for future budgets.
With City Council concurrence, Mayor Cox and Councilmember Steve Castaneda formed an
Independent Financial Review Subcommittee, through which a Request for Proposal to complete
the specified scope of work was issued on January 4, 2007. The Council approved the final
consultant selection and the scope of work on February 6, 2007. Economic & Planning Systems,
Inc. (EPS) was selected and began working with City staff in March.
The scope of work was broad, the time frame to complete the effort within 60 days was
aggressive and the budget was limited to $40,000. EPS analyzed existing data, and identified
high level policy issues and offered recommendations for future action.
The attached report is offered by the Council Subcommittee to the City Council for discussion.
Its contents have implications for next fiscal year's budget decision making. It identifies areas
where financial management can be strengthened. Importantly, the consultant concluded that the
fiscal sustainability and well-being of Chula Vista depend on the City Council:
. Fully recognizing revenue limitations and risks,
. Achieving economic development objectives,
. Establishing clear expenditure priorities, and
. Balancing decisions regarding capital improvements, staffing levels and compensation,
and services against conservative revenue forecasts.
Following the consultant's presentation and the City Council discussion on April 17, 2007, the
Subcommittee will work with the consultant to bring back a final version in two or three weeks
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for the City Council's acceptance of the report. The Subcommittee anticipates that the City will
consider the report's findings and recommendations as budget policies are set for 2007-08.
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City of Chula Vista
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April 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION .................................... ..... ............................. ....................................1
II. BACKGROUND.. ................... ..................................................... .................................. 2
III. FINDINGS.................................................................................................................... 3
Financial Condition.................................................................................................. 3
Financial Management ...... ........................................................................ ...............5
Financial Forecast..................................................................................................... 6
Implications of Future Development ......................................................................9
Capital Investments and Related Maintenance Obligations ...............................12
Tax Increment Financing........................................................................................ 13
Retirement Liabilities............................................................................................. 16
IV. STRENGlHENING CHULA VISTA'S FINANCIAL CONDmON .....................................18
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ApPENDIxA: BACKGROUND DATA
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LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
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General Fund Revenues and Expenditures ......................................................3
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures (Projected)...................................7
Chula Vista Residential Development Capacity .............................................. 9
Additions to City Assets ..................................................................................12
PERS Required Contribution Rates (1) ...........................................................17
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I. INTRODUCTION
This independent financial review provides the City of Chula Vista with a set of findings
and a related set of recommendations intended to address the current budget imbalance
and to establish a sound and sustainable basis for future budgets. The financial review
is focused upon determining the magnitude of the current budget problem and
illuminating the factors that may have led to the current situation. This independent
review is based upon a thorough review of prior City budgets, annual audits, and
related financial information. The financial review also considered financial information
and strategic plans provided by individual departments.
The City of Chula Vista is a vital, growing city located in the southern portion of the San
Diego metropolitan region and covers about 50 square miles. The City is home to more
than 220,000 people, marking it as the second largest city in San Diego County. The City
has grown dramatically in recent years; in 2003, the Census Bureau identified Chula
Vista as the seventh fastest growing city in the United States. Since 1990, the population
grew at an average compounded rate of four percent annually. Recent trends indicate a
slowing of this growth rate linked to the downturn in the housing market. Longer term
prospects are sound - there remains substantial development capacity and regional
economic trends are favorable.
The City's Budget has also grown substantially reflecting an ongoing effort to maintain
and improve service standards and quality of life for the growing population. The
City's municipal service standards are equal to or better than those of comparable cities
in the State. The City's Growth Management Ordinance requires that these service
standards be maintained or improved as the City grows. The approximately $170
million annual budget provides for a broad range of public services including general
government, public works, police and fire, planning and building, community
development, recreation and library. Staffing levels have generally grown proportionate
to population growth in recent years. Major new construction of public facilities and
infrastructure has occurred in recent years, funded in large part by impact fees but also
relying upon general revenue sources as well. New facilities have included a new police
station, a major renovation of the Civic Center complex, three fire stations, new city
parks and three recreation centers, an animal shelter, a new corporation yard, and a
significant amount of new road infrastructure improvements. The City is also
undertaking redevelopment activities along its Bayfront, in the downtown, area and
along older commercial corridors.
As the City transitions from a sustained period of high growth and development to a
more stable level, it faces many transitional issues. Slowing revenue growth and
continued cost growth create a significant set of challenges, compounded by current
budget conditions, to achieving a fiscally sustainable city. While there are existing and
future challenges to be faced, the prospects for the City are very sound given regional
market conditions, local development opportunities, the extensive capital investments
that have been made, and the capabilities of City staff.
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II. BACKGROUND AND ApPROACH
Following years of steady growth in municipal revenues and expenditures Chula Vista
has encountered a period of fiscal stress, evidenced by increasing difficulty in balancing
the budget in the past few years. Approaching the 2007-08 fiscal year, revenues
continue to fall short of expenditures requiring further draws on reserves and reductions
in expenditures.
In view of these difficulties, the City Council commissioned this independent financial
review to shed light on the causes of the current problems, offer recommendations that
address the current problem, and establish a sustainable approach to budgeting in the
future. Specifically, the request for proposals for the independent financial review
highlighted eight desired results:
.
A summary of the current approach used by the City in managing its finances.
.
A review of the current state of the City's financial condition.
.
A determination of the most pressing factors on the City's financial condition in the
five and ten-year time horizons.
.
A discussion of the financial implications of major development including continued
residential development and revitalization and redevelopment projects.
.
A review of capital, infrastructure and maintenance commitments and spending.
.
A review of past and current use and capability of tax increment financing.
.
An assessment of the financial implications of unfunded retirement system
liabilities.
.
Recommendations for strengthening Chula Vista's financial condition.
The independent financial review has consisted of an intensive review of financial
documents provided by the City, a detailed evaluation of fiscal (costs and revenue)
trends, consideration of market trends and circumstances, a formal workshop with key
City management and departmental staff involved in budget making, and selected
interviews with key City staff members. The findings and recommendations included in
this independent financial review are entirely the opinion of the consultant, based upon
the technical analysis conducted.
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III. FINDINGS
During the last decade, the City of Chula Vista has successfully managed a very rapid
growth rate, requiring a substantial effort involved with planning, administering, and
investing in necessary infrastructure and expansion of municipal services.
It has long been recognized that growth itself was generating substantial direct (e.g.,
service charges and fees) revenues that would subside along with development, both
cyclically and as the community approaches "buildout". However, it has also been
assumed that the more stable revenue base of the City, including property taxes and
sales taxes, would also grow and eventually compensate for rapidly increasing recurring
costs and a downturn in service charges and fees. Although it is likely that this is true in
the long run, delays in the timing of stabilized revenues vs. the loss of development
revenues have contributed, along with several other factors, to short-term financial
stress.
The following findings respond to the first seven" desired results" of the independent
financial review. A subsequent chapter addresses related recommendations.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
1. The City of Chu/a Vista financial condition was stressed in the current budget cycle
(2006 and 2007).
a. Current budget conditions were
precipitated by substantial
increases in costs, and revenues
falling behind growth seen in
prior budgets. Figure 1
illustrates the recent use of
reserves and one-time funding
sources as expenditures
outpaced revenues.
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b. Expenditure increases included
significant salary increases
(including an initial 8 to 10
percent increase for Public Safety employees beginning in FY06, an increase in
debt service of $6 million annually over the past five years (a portion funded by
the General Fund) to pay for major new public facilities, and a significant
increase in Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) contribution rates.
c. Mid-year appropriations have also had a major impact on the need to draw-
down reserves. From FYOl through FY06, mid-year appropriations, net of
offsetting revenues, totaled $24.2 million.
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d. The effects on reserves were compounded by limited revenue growth, including
revenue "take-aways" by the State; a loss of franchise revenue in 2003 caused by
declining energy prices and adjustments to the method of fee calculation; the use
of reserves to fund shortfalls which reduced interest earnings to the City; and a
slowing of development-related revenues without a corresponding reduction in
related costs.
e. Various "one-time" sources helped balance prior adopted budgets while reserves
have been drawn down for special projects and expenditures; this strategy
cannot be applied indefinitely without exhausting remaining reserves.
2. It will be challenging to meet budget obligations in the upcoming budget cycle.
a. Going into the two-year budget cycle, recurring revenues are lagging expected
expenditures. A combination of staff-related savings (e.g., freezing unfilled
positions, reducing positions not required for core functions) and other spending
reductions are needed to narrow the gap.
b. Expenditure controls on existing departmental functions, limitations on any new
expenditures, and focus on increasing revenues will all be necessary to balance
the budget and to create a more sustainable basis for future budgets.
c. The new budget provides a context for considering recommended reforms.
3, Over the longer term, the City's financial conditions will improve as its tax base
expands and appropriate fiscal discipline is exercised,
a. Growth prospects in Chula Vista remain sound; substantial development
capacity remains and regional market conditions are favorable to Chula Vista.
While current national economic trends affecting the housing market are
expected to continue for several more years, a rebound will eventually occur, as
is typical of the business cycle.
b. In addition to growth prospects, considerable opportunities exist to continue the
expansion of the City's tax base (e.g., retail sales).
c. Existing collective bargaining agreements (MOUs) expire in 2010. Future
negotiations should link employee compensation agreements to an achievable
forecast of municipal revenues.
d. Recent completion of new public facilities provides capacity for substantial
future growth without a corresponding need for future debt service.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
4, The organizational structure and staff overseeing the City's finances and the budget
process are sound.
a. The current organizational structure and budget-making procedures followed
reflect common and well-accepted practices among municipalities around the
State and country. Prior City budgets have been recognized for their excellence
by professional organizations including the California Society of Municipal
Finance Officers and the nationally-based Government Finance Officers
Association.
b. Currently, the budget-making process formally begins with overall priority
setting by the City Council followed by an interaction between the Office of
Budget and Analysis (OBA), Finance, and the individual departments. In this
process, departmental budget requests are typically based on prior budget
appropriations, plus new expenditures to cover salary increases, expansion or
improvement to services, and capital outlays. At the same time, OBA and
Finance, being aware of overall revenue limitations, struggle to contain costs,
find additional revenues, and balance the overall budget. Ultimately, the City
Manager prepares a draft budget for consideration by the City Council.
c. Record keeping, data availability, and audited financial statements all reflect
sound financial practices.
d. The two-year budget used by Chula Vista provides a sound approach to
budgeting and can make the budget-making process more efficient and cost-
effective; however, in periods of rapid change or stress, a single-year budget
process may be necessary.
e. City staff has historically prepared revenue and cost forecasts, although their
budget forecasting capabilities will be improved through implementation of the
"Muni-Cast" model currently under development by the Finance Department.
f. While the City's budget making process formally begins with a priority-setting
process; the process has apparently not comprehensively considered and
prioritized all increases in expenditures, including employee compensation and
benefit agreements, capital expenditures and debt service, and increases in
services or service levels against a conservative forecast of revenues available.
g. The stresses underlying the FY 06-07 Budget were not described in the budget
document. Future budgets should more transparently reveal issues and
constraints being faced and how the budget responds to these issues and
constraints.
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h. The Capital Improvement Program (OP) document, while comprehensive with
regard to projects programmed, lacks transparent identification of how major
capital expenditures are funded and the sources of this funding,
1. Departmental "strategic plans," while useful descriptions of accomplishments
and ideal service and facility plans, are not fully responsive to the budget
priority-setting process because they generally lack assessment of response to
external conditions (e.g., cyclical or permanent reductions in development
activity) or realistic funding constraints. Moreover, the strategic plans do not in
all cases utilize common forecasting framework or consistently apply
performance-related measures.
5. Cumulative budget implications of previous expenditure commitmeuts, including
major capital projects, staffing levels, and increased employee compensation, were
not adequately anticipated.
a. During the period of rapid urban expansion, the combination of short-term
revenue increases, the growing demands for facilities and services from new
development, and the opportunities to improve civic facilities have focused the
City's attention upon building major infrastructure and facilities and expanding
services to meet new demands.
b. During this period, it is not clear that budgetary forecasts and constraints were
adequately taken into account as the City Council considered expenditure
commitments, either during the budget process, negotiations with bargaining
units or when committing to major capital improvements.
c. In budgets prior to the current ('06-'07) budget, deferring consideration of major
expenditures items to mid-cycle limited the ability of the City Council to
consider and prioritize these expenditures in the context of overall budget
conditions and capabilities.
FINANCIAL FORECAST
6. Budget prospects in the five-year time frame (the next two or three budget cycles)
indicate the need to carefully control costs, expand revenues, and rebuild reserve
accounts.
a. At this juncture, beginning preparation of the 2007 and 2008 Budget, revenue
constraints have become evident, along with the full implications of prior budget
commitments.
b. Compensation and benefit agreements with employee bargaining units
committed the City to substantially increased costs through 2010.
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c. Debt service for major facilities has become a significant General Fund
obligation, totaling $13.7 million annually, although over half ($7.5 million) of
these costs will ultimately be borne by the City's development impact fees. The
debt service, and the General Fund share, will decline by over $2.5 million when
the Pension Obligation Bonds are paid off in 2012. Debt service obligations,
unlike service levels, are not discretionary and cannot be modified in response to
changing revenue availability and budget priorities.
d. The City has recently completed an effort to quantify the cost of major facility
maintenance, including roads and drainage facilities. The major expansion of
infrastructure and facilities in recent years has greatly expanded these cost
obligations, as well as costs associated with a broad range of other public assets
including buildings, parks and recreation facilities for which maintenance costs
have not been fully estimated. It will be necessary in the upcoming and future
budgets to address the costs of preventative and deferred maintenance.
e. Anticipated (conservative)
increases in recurring
municipal revenues are not
likely to match the total
funding required because of
baseline expenditure
increases, new expenditures
(e.g., full funding of
maintenance costs),
adjustments to funding of
redevelopment, and
rebuilding of reserve
accounts. Figure 2 illustrates
conservative revenues just meeting expenditures; however, this expenditure
forecast does not include the full costs anticipated for meeting maintenance
needs, nor for rebuilding reserves.
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GlInend Fund Revenues and Expenditurws
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$140
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
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f. While positive economic activity and greater revenue growth will help address
these funding issues, the City will continue to be subject to certain unpredictable
risks that it has encountered in the past, including development downturns,
fluctuations in energy prices and utility consumption, legal decisions regarding
certain revenue sources, economic cycles affecting the value of its pension assets,
and uncertain timing regarding major development projects.
7. Budget prospects in the ten-year time frame are sound. However, caution and
continued revenue enhancement will still be necessary.
a. Growth prospects are sound and ample opportunities exist to expand the City's
retail and visitor-serving sectors. These opportunities, as realized, will underpin
steady revenue increases during the ten-year time frame.
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b. While major capital expenditures have been made in the past few years, reducing
the need for a continuation of capital investment at recent levels, there will be a
continuing need to invest in infrastructure and new facilities in order to maintain
service levels mandated by the Growth Management Ordinance.
c. Concerted action to control costs and to expand existing revenues during the
next five years will contribute to a sustainable fiscal base for Chula Vista in
subsequent years.
d. Significant additional costs are anticipated and will need to be funded in the ten-
year time frame. These include:
Continued increases in staff salaries (to be determined in the next round of
negotiations with bargaining units in 2010);
Funding deferred and scheduled maintenance of major municipal facilities
and infrastructure; and
Assuring adequate reserve accounts.
Additional staff needs to maintain service standards and thresholds.
e. Despite the City's sound growth prospects, future revenues will not be sufficient to
cover all expenditures. The City will continue to face the potential adverse impacts
of economic cycles, the magnitude of required capital maintenance (deferred and
preventative), and other risks to existing sources of recurring revenues.
Accordingly, seeking efficiencies in service delivery and other cost savings along
with additional sources of revenue for funding desired capital projects or
maintaining or improving service levels may be required.
8. The financial forecast for Chula Vista ultimately depends upon the quality of
information provided by City staff and the budget decisions taken by future City
Councils.
a. The forecasts provided above, or the more detailed forecasts that will be made as
a part of the subsequent budget-making process, provide a basis for decisions.
b. Forecasting should anticipate possible variations in costs and revenues, but it
cannot predict unforeseen circumstances, including changing economic
conditions, changes in State statutes affecting local government finance, and legal
challenges.
c. The fiscal sustainability and well-being of Chula Vista depends on actions by this
and future City Councils, including:
Fully recognizing revenue limitations and risks.
Achieving economic development objectives.
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Establishing clear expenditure priorities.
Balancing decisions regarding capital improvements, staffing levels and
compensation, and services against conservative revenue forecasts.
IMPLICATIONS OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
9. There is substantial remaining residential development capacity in Chula Vista that
will require additional expenditures and, at the same time, generate municipal
revenues.
a. The recently updated General Plan included a substantial definition of
development capacity throughout the City; the physical capacity for an
additional 30,000 units exists. As shown on Table 1, the majority of this capacity
is located in eastern Chula Vista.
Table 1: Chula Vista Residential Development Capacity
Residential Development Type
City Sub-Area Single-Family Multifamily Total %
Eastern Chula Vista 6,356 11.084 17,440 55%
Northwestern Chula Vista 117 7,667 7.784 25%
Southwestern Chula Vista 62 3,792 3,854 12%
Bayfront Q 2400 2400 8%
Total 6,535 24,943 31,478 100%
21% 79% 100%
Source: Chula Vista Planning & Building Services, based on General Plan.
b. Residential development capacity is dominated by "multifamily" housing
prototypes (e.g., townhomes) of a higher density than the traditional single-
family product that has dominated the market in recent decades.
c. The mix of residential density types will generally tend to generate somewhat
lower average sale prices (and related property taxes). However, the population
growth and related service demands will be slightly less per unit, relative to
single-family development.
d. Over the next decade residential (and related population) growth rates are
expected to be, on average, below those experienced during the early part of the
current decade. For purposes of budget forecasting, a figure of 1,600 units per
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year is a sound estimate for the next ten-year period, although annual rates will
vary around this number. It appears that fewer units than the longer-term
average may be built in the next few years as the housing downturn continues.
Near-term revenue forecasts and staffing decisions should reflect the likelihood
of this continuing weak housing market trend.
10, Growth Management Ordinance "threshold standards" obligates the City to
maintaining or improving service levels to this new development (along with all
existing development).
a. The City has successfully expanded facilities and services during the period of
rapid growth and has generally met the "threshold standards" established in the
Growth Management Ordinance.
b. With the City's major infrastructure in place, average additional capital
investments per resident should decline as existing investments full capacity is
realized.
11. Opportunities exist for the City to improve its revenue performance by capturing a
larger share of local retail sales.
a. At the present time residents of Chula Vista continue to make retail purchases
(particularly "regional" shopping goods) in other retail venues in the San Diego
region.
b. Current retail sales tax per capita is $106, which is approximately 75 percent of
the State and Countywide averages.
c. Over time the City's retail performance has improved; however, there is an
opportunity to capture a higher percentage of local sales and attract regional
sales to the City. Major projects under development or in the "pipeline" include
the Otay Ranch Town Centre Mall, the Eastern Urban Center, and expansion of
the Chula Vista Auto Park.
d. These specific opportunities to increase retail sales, along with new business
throughout the City will contribute to a continued increase in retail sales tax in
the City's budget.
12. Four major nodes of development will transform the City.
a. The Bayfront area will be transformed by the major destination resort/conference
center currently being planned and negotiated by the City, a private developer
(Gaylord) and the Port of San Diego.
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b. The pending adoption of the Urban Core Specific Plan along with subsequent
implementation efforts will set the stage for revitalization and redevelopment of
the Urban Core Area.
c. The University Park and Research Center (UPRC) will be located on a SOD-acre
site in eastern Chula Vista. The UPRC will combine the academic activities of a
number of institutions of higher learning, private-sector research and
development and a commercial center.
d. The Eastern Urban Center (EUC) is envisioned as a major urban center located
along the alignment of the new State Route 125 in eastern Chula Vista. The
Eastern Urban Center will include a dynamic mix of higher density housing, a
town center area, community parks and other recreational amenities and a
business park/industrial area.
e. Taken as a whole, these projects will establish a vital new urban context for the
City, attracting new business and services, and creating new educational,
recreational, and commercial opportunities.
13. The current organization of the City's planning and community development
functions inhibits the City's ability to achieve economic development and
redevelopment objectives.
a. The Planning and Building Services Department historically has focused its
efforts on development activity in the eastern portions of the City, whereas the
Community Development department has focused on redevelopment and
planning in the City's western area.
b. The traditional geographic division and conflicts between the Planning and
Community Development Departments inhibit the City's efforts to achieve
specific economic development initiatives, restore and revitalizing existing urban
areas, and sustain quality of life throughout the City.
c. While the strong commitment to managing new development in the eastern
portion of the City should continue, a balanced approach to revitalizing existing
commercial areas and neighborhoods throughout the City will also be needed,
including redirection of development-related staff resources to code enforcement
and neighborhood revitalization. As this transition occurs, cost recovery through
service charges to new development will proportionately diminish, increasing
the general fund support for planning and building-related services.
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CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND RELATED MAINTENANCE
OBLIGATIONS
14. The City has aggressively pursued major capital investments during the past decade.
a. During the past five years the City has significantly increased its infrastructure
and public facilities assets, the estimated value of which grew from $370 million
to over $900 million, an increase of over $500 million (not including
"construction in progress").
b. These improvements have included the infrastructure necessary to support
development in the east, primarily constructed by developers as conditions of
approval and the City's development impact fees, and also major civic facilities
induding the police headquarters, the renovated City Hall, the new corporation
yard, the three new recreation centers, and the three new fire stations.
Table 2: Additions to City Assets
Fiscal Year Ending (1)
Item 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 5-Year Total
Land $4.8 $3.9 $6.6 $8.7 $2.5 $265
Construction in Progress 22.9 29.6 30.0 32.8 42.5 157.8
Buildings 0.1 27.5 1.0 77.2 105.8
Other 1m provements 2.0 3.4 5.7 4.0 15.1
Machinery and Equipment 3.9 3.5 3.4 3.7 3.0 17.5
Infrastructure 11.7 153.9 60.4 698 67.1 362.9
Total $43.4 $220.4 $104.8 $120.7 $196.3 $685.6
(1) 2006 shows governmental activities; other years include business-type activities.
Sources: Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, Notes to Financial Statements; Economic and Planning Systems, Inc.
15. Funding for capital improvements has come from a variety of sources that might not
be sustained in the future.
a. Funding for the new capital improvements has been derived from development
impact fees, tax increment financing, other special funds, and increasingly, the
General Fund.
b. As the level of development has stabilized and existing financial capacity has
been tapped, the rate of investment that has occurred recently will not be
sustained.
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16. Additional capital improvements will be necessary as growth continues; the Growth
Management Ordinance "threshold standards" establish a quantitative link
between facilities and new development.
a. Recent investments and pending agreements assure that a complement of
facilities needed to achieve "threshold standards" either are built or will be built.
b. Generally, growth-related infrastructure is funded with the City's development
impact fees. Major facilities, such as the new City Hall, the policy headquarters,
and the corporation yard, all have capacity to meet demands of buildout levels of
population.
c. Additional facilities, including new fire stations, parks and recreation centers,
and the proposed new library will be needed to meet threshold standards as the
City continues to grow.
17. Operating and maintaining infrastructure and civic facilities will place an
increasing financial burden on City.
a. As the facilities age, maintenance costs will grow. Future costs will be even
greater if inadequate funds are committed to maintenance in initial years, and
deferred maintenance is allowed to grow.
b. Maintenance of existing facilities has, in some cases, been deferred, so there will
be additional costs involved in addressing this deferred maintenance.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
18. Over the past 30 years the City established five redevelopment project areas which
have subsequently been amended, expanded, and merged.
a. Five redevelopment projects areas have been formed in Chula Vista including
Town Centre I (1976), Town Centre II (1978), Otay Valley (1983), the Southwest
Area (1990), and the Bayfront (1974).
b. These redevelopment project areas have been amended over the years, and more
recently, merged into two larger project areas, the Merged Chula Vista
Redevelopment Project Area and the Merged Bayfront/Town Centre I
Redevelopment Project Area.
c. Despite the mergers, the original duration of the original (now constituent)
project areas remain; the Town Centre areas (I and II) will come to term (the time
beyond which no debt can be issued) in the next decade.
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d. The Redevelopment Plan areas have substantial tax increment and bonding
potential remaining, per the legal limits as set forth in the enabling
redevelopment plans; however this capacity has not been realized due to lack of
growth in assessed value.
19. Funding from redevelopment project area property tax increments is allocated to a
variety of redevelopment-related activities and obligations.
a. Taken as a whole, the redevelopment project areas generate approximately
$10.4 million in property tax increments annually.
b. Under the terms of the original redevelopment plans approximately $2.3 million
of tax increments funding is "passed through" to the County and other taxing
jurisdictions.
c. Under the provisions of State Redevelopment Law, 20 percent of tax increments
must be set aside for affordable housing projects in the City; at the present time
nearly $2 million annually is set aside for affordable housing subsidies, which is
slightly less than 20 percent of the total increment. The percentage is less than 20
percent because of prior expenditures of tax allocation bond for affordable
housing projects.
d. Current debt obligations, including tax allocation bonds and payments on
certificates of participation, total $3.9 million annually. These debt commitments
will be relatively stable in the coming decade.
20. Current funding commitments constrain future use of property tax increment
financing to stimulate desired private investment.
a. The tax increment remaining after "pass-throughs", affordable housing, and debt
service is approximately $2.5million annually. All of this remaining increment
has been consumed in recent years entirely by operational and administrative
costs. In fact, costs applied to the redevelopment fund have exceeded
redevelopment tax increment funding available in recent years.
b. In the FY 05-06 Budget, approximately $4.3 million of costs were applied to
redevelopment. Of these charges $3 million were for Community Development
Staff while the remaining $1.3 million were for other department staff, most
significantly the City Attorney, Administration, and Planning and Building
departments.
c. The direct cost of Community Development staff (without the City overhead
factor) was approximately $1.5 million.
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d. Savings to the tax increment fund could be achieved if the current Community
Development staff were charged directly (without the applied City overhead
factor) and other City department direct costs were more limited. However, this
shift in cost allocation would corne at the expense of the City's General Fund.
e. In any event, virtually no tax increment funding remains for project-related
investments. The future ability of Redevelopment Agency to make substantial
investments will depend upon increases in the assessed value within the
Redevelopment Project Areas, which in turn is linked to success of revitalization
and economic development efforts.
21, Major investments funded with tax increment have not in all cases led to
corresponding private investment and related redevelopment activity.
a. Major investments made with redevelopment funds, including sites for public
facilities (police station), parking garages, and streetscape improvements, were
not directly linked and strategically targeted to incentivize private development.
b. In the past no objective criteria appear to have been applied by the Community
Development Department in making project-related investments. State statutory
requirements, while directive, are rather broad and subject to interpretation.
c. The adoption of the Urban Core Specific Plan and pursuing its implementation
will remove current land use policy constraints that limit potential
redevelopment and revitalization activity in the Urban Core Area.
Redevelopment of the area will help achieve economic development and
redevelopment goals which in turn will contribute to the City's revenue base.
22, Prospects for the deployment of redevelopment powers and resources in Chula Vista
are favorable,
a. Market conditions in the redevelopment project areas, as is the case throughout
the City, are sound, despite the current downturn in the housing market. Ample
business opportunities consistent with City's redevelopment objectives exist, as
is evidenced by the pending exclusive negotiating agreements.
b. There are many competing uses for redevelopment activity throughout the
project areas including improving existing neighborhoods, subsidizing
affordable housing, leveraging (and thus stimulating) private investment in
beneficial projects that would otherwise be infeasible, and providing beneficial
urban amenities that generally stimulate private investment.
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RETIREMENT LIABILITIES
23. The City has entered into agreements with public employed bargaining units under
which the City must fund an expanding retirement obligation through PERS.
a. At the present time, payments on behalf of City employees to the retirement
system equal 16 percent of the City's General Fund.
b. As employee salaries increase, future retirement obligations and required
contributions similarly increase. The 8 to 10 percent salary increase for Public
Safety employees beginning in FY06 created an additional liability that may
trigger an increase in contribution rates, depending on the future performance of
the PERS investments.
24. In addition to the direct payments made on behalf of the employees to the retirement
system, the performance of the PERS portfolio, which is subject to market forces,
could be a further drain on City financial resources.
a. Since 2002, contribution rates increased dramatically, largely because of adverse
impacts of market conditions on PERS investments. As shown in Table 3, stock
market gains during the late 1990s provided adequate funding for the retirement
plan. The subsequent losses required a significant, multimillion annual
contribution by the City to assure adequate funding.
b. Future economic cycles could similarly cause significant cost increases to the
City's budget, although the "smoothing" strategy implemented by PERS will
limit year-la-year fluctuations in financial market performance.
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Table 3: PERS Required Contribution Rates (1)
Category
2002
Fiscal Year Ending
2003 2004 2005
2006
Public Safety
Employer
Other (2)
Total
0.00% 0.00% 5.78% 24.47% 23.25%
9. 00% 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% 9.00%
9.00% 9.00% 14.78% 33.47% 32.25%
0.00% 0.00% 12.02% 15.98% 20.15%
8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00%
8.00% 8.00% 20.02% 23.98% 28.15%
Miscellaneous
Employer
Other (2)
Total
(1) Does not include additional costs to repay City's Pension Obli9ation Bond.
(2) "Other" includes City-funded employee share.
Sources: CalPERS Actuarial Valuation Reports
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IV. STRENGTHENING CHULA VISTA'S FINANCIAL
CONDITION
The findings of this financial review effort expressed above lead to a set of
recommendations for strengthening Chula Vista's financial condition. As noted in the
findings the circumstances faced by the City are entirely manageable; while there are
existing and future challenges to be faced, the prospects for the City are very sound
given regional market conditions, related development opportunities, the investments
that have been made and the capabilities of City staff.
The key to facing the challenges will be a commitment to a set of changes including
those related to budget making, departmental management, and reorganization.
1. Decisive action is necessary in the current budget cycle to contain costs allowing
recurring municipal revenues to "catch up" with sustained expenditure levels.
a. A substantial effort will need to be made to contain expenditures through such
actions as freezing or eliminating certain unfilled positions and limiting non-
essential capital outlays, and curtailing or eliminating non-core services.
b. It will be important for this cost-containment effort not to inhibit essential
capabilities or impede activities that have potential for increasing municipal
revenues, including maintaining an adequate complement of staff in key
development services functions including processing development applications,
implementation of key planning and community development initiatives
including major retail expansion projects, the Bayfront, and the Urban Core Area.
c. Funding expenditures that in the longer term are viewed as essential (e.g., re-
establishing a sufficient reserve fund) will need to be deferred until sufficient
revenues become available.
d. Consider reverting to a single-year budget cycle for a period of the next four
years.
2, Continue transitioning to a more "program planning" and "performance- based"
budget process utilizing departmental strategic planning and effective City-wide
priority setting.
a. City staff has been moving toward program- and performance-based budgeting
for the past several budget cycles. A program-oriented budget is based primarily
on programs (and program priorities) and secondarily on traditional budget unit
characters and objects. The major benefit of a program planning approach lies in
the planning and priority setting process, i.e., the process of making budget
decisions that support specific multi-year plans and related performance
measurement.
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b, However, as noted in the findings, the current budget making process does not
necessarily provide a full opportunity for requested expenditures to be fully
prioritized in view of budget constraints and strategic objectives, while at the
same time information that would allow such prioritization currently exists (or
can be included) in the strategic plans prepared by the individual operating
departments.
c. Departmental "strategic plans" typically serve as a basis of a program-oriented
approach to budgeting. The City's departmental strategic plans, in the future,
should incorporate assessment of potential external forces influencing service
costs (e.g., growth rates), consider likely constraints on general fund revenues,
and focus on specific program outcomes and service standards and on ways to
increase efficiency and scale operations to reasonable expectations of service
demands.
d. At all times but particularly at a time of fiscal stress, priority setting - making
strategic choices responding to limited budget resources is essential.
3. Strengthening reserve accounts should be a primary objective budget policy in future
budget cycles.
a. Current reserve policy, at 8 percent, may be inadequate, given the contingencies
and risks faced by the City as time goes forward. While there is no "magic"
number, a target of 15 percent would provide a more comfortable cushion
against unforeseen events and circumstances. During peak growth periods,
larger contributions will help to buffer against inevitable downturns.
b. Reserve funds should be retained for the purpose of dealing with unforeseen
circumstances or expenditures. Thus, the City Council should be required to
make specific findings regarding the proposed expenditure in order to transfer
funds from reserves to the General Fund or special projects. At the same time a
more thorough effort to anticipate costs in the adopted budget will minimize the
need for drawing down reserves.
c. In addition to general reserves, a number of special reserve funds should be
created and funded at an appropriate level including the existing equipment
replacement fund and a facility maintenance fund. Longer term replacement of
major facilities will also be an expenditure at some point in the future. The levels
can be determined through a combination of risk assessment, "life-cycle" cost
analysis, and evaluation of existing conditions and optimal levels of
repair/replacement.
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4. Applying the financial forecasting capability presently being developed by City staff
will help assure that expenditure commitments are offset by realistic expectations of
municipal revenues.
a. City staff is currently deploying a new budget forecasting capability using the
"Muni-Cast" software. This new forecasting ability will improve the ability of
staff to forecast future budget conditions, conduct sensitivity analysis, and assist
in the priority-setting actions of the City Council.
b. Improved technical capability to estimate costs associated with maintenance of
municipal infrastructure will assist in budgeting for this purpose.
c. The departmental strategic plans should incorporate and respond to the City's
overall revenue forecast and be developed in sufficient financial detail (annual
costs and phasing) to facilitate incorporation into the cost forecasting effort.
d. The cost and revenue forecasting process should including specific "sensitivity"
analysis of potential budget circumstances such as loss of a vulnerable revenue
source, continued downturn in development-related revenues, and failure to
achieve economic development objectives. For example, during the next few
years the implications of a protracted slowdown in housing starts should be
explored.
5. The City should focus its planning and economic development efforts upon coherent
effort to promote development consistent with the General Plan, thereby expanding
the City's tax base.
a. This expansion should occur through economic development, redevelopment,
strengthening of existing retail business, and revitalization of existing
neighborhoods.
b. A concerted effort of the City, engaging the talents of all related departments,
should be focused upon achieving key economic development and
redevelopment objectives including the Bayfront, the Urban Core revitalization,
the Eastern Urban Center, the University Park and Research Center, and the
expansion of retail shopping opportunities throughout the City.
c. Objective criteria should be established to determine the appropriate type and
amount of financial assistance to development projects. As an example,
redevelopment investments should meet a range of "tests" including such
requirements as the "but for" test (without assistance the project would not
happen); "proportional direct private investment" (private investment should
match redevelopment expenditures by a factor of ten or more); and "economic
development and fiscal benefits" (e.g., jobs, retail sales taxes, blight removal,
etc.).
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d. Reorganization of the City's planning, redevelopment, economic development,
housing, and development services functions and related policy and procedural
reforms can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of planning and economic
development efforts. Given history, such reorganization will be challenging. An
independent management study should be conducted to determine the most
optimal organizational structure and the steps necessary to achieve this
structure.
e. In any event, the Redevelopment Agency should be maintained as a separate
budget unit.
6. Attaining and sustaining maximum "cost recovery" for development related services
should be implemented through regularly updating service fee schedules.
a. A review of development service charges for services, impact fees, and related
development-related revenues should be conducted. Consistent with recent
completed technical analysis, service charges and fees should approach full "cost
recovery" levels.
b. Service charges and fees should be "indexed" annually and/or updated every
year or two to assure that they remain able to cover related costs.
c. The potential economic effects of service charges and fees should, at the same
time, be considered and policies established for balancing cost recovery efforts
with economic development objectives.
7. The City should monitor regional and State trends related to pension reform.
a. It is recognized that the City will need to continue offering competitive salary
and benefit packages to assure attraction and retention of high quality staff;
however, cost increases, especially for public safety functions, will likely
continue to escalate faster than existing recurring revenues, placing continued
pressure on the budget.
b. This issue is of concern to cities throughout the State (and around the entire
Country) and thus responses at the State level will continue to be a possibility.
The City should, through its legislative efforts and participation in the League of
Cities, monitor and participate in the formulation of appropriate reforms.
8. New sources of revenue, especially related to maintenance and capital replacement
obligations, should be sought.
a. Major, currently unfunded expenditures will be needed to maintain the City's
growing infrastructure and public facilities assets.
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b. Alternatives for funding these maintenance costs should be considered including
the creation of Oty-wide maintenance districts, creation of development-specific
maintenance districts or assessments, or expansion of general revenues to cover
these costs (e.g., sales tax measure).
9. Special funding should be sought for major civic facilities in the future (e.g., general
obligation bonds).
a. The Oty has benefited from growth over the past several decades; this
development has, through the City's development impact fees and other
revenues and agreements, funded a substantial improvement in the City's
infrastructure and public facilities.
b. Additionally, as general revenues have increase, the City has funded new public
facilities with general revenue sources using certificates of participation and
other funding mechanisms including redevelopment tax increments.
c. Development-related and general revenue sources will both be more constrained
in the future and thus the City may need to seek funding from voter-approved
bonds. Such bonds (e.g., a general obligation bond) can be used for a variety of
community improvements including deferred maintenance projects and new
public facilities.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Bob McSeveney, Principal Management Assistant. City of Chula Vista
Department of Planning and Building. Memorandum to Maria Kachadoorian,
Director of Finance via J.D. Sandoval, Director of Planning & Building. "POs Not
Carried Over to FY 06/07." January 5,2007.
2. Bob McSeveney, Principal Management Assistant. City of Chula Vista
Department of Planning and Building, Memorandum to Maria Kachadoorian,
Director of Finance and Ed Van Eenoo, Director of Office of Budget and Analysis
via J.D. Sandoval, Director of Planning & Building. "FY07 Redevelopment
Revenues." August 28, 2006.
3. Bob McSeveney, Principal Management Assistant. City of Chula Vista
Department of Planning and Building. Memorandum to Ed Van Eenoo, Office of
Budget and Analysis Director viaJ. D. Sandoval, Planning and Building Director.
"Code Enforcement FY06/07 Revenues Budget." July 21, 2006.
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ApPENDIX A:
BACKGROUND DATA
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Appendix
Chula Vista Financial Review; EPS# 17006
Figure # Name
Figure A-1 Residential Building Permits
Figure A-2 Cumulative Residential Units and Population
Figure A-3 General Fund Revenues
Figure A-4 General Fund Expenditures
Figure A-5 Chart of General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Figure A-6 Chart of General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Figure A-7 Chart of Projected General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Figure A-8 Redevelopment Agency Revenues
Figure A-9 Redevelopment Agency Expenditures
Figure A-10 Personnel Positions and Service Costs
Figure A-11 Additions to City Assets
Figure A-12 PERS Required Contribution Rates
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 4/6/2007
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Figure A-1
Residential Building Permits
Chula Vista Financial Review; EP$ #17006
Agency 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 (1J 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
GMOC 914 1,028 1,339 2,505 2,618 3,525 2,250 3,143 3,300 1,654 1,180 1,761 2,530 2,095 2,690 2,675
OBA 914 1,028 1,339 2,505 2,616 3,525 2,250 3,143 3,300 1,654 1,180 1,601 1,873 1,732
(1) 1996-2006 residential building permits use actual figures and 2007-2011figures are forecasted using GMOC.
Sources: Growth Management Oversight Commission, Office of Budget Analysis, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
Historical and Projected Residential Permits
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Chula Vista 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 (1) 2007 (2) 2008 2009 2010 2011
Units (1) 54,438 55,258 56,250 57,344 59,333 61,502 64,437 67,360 70,067 73,115 75,640 77,401 79,931 82,026 84,916 87,791
Population (2) 151,300 154,500 159,500 164,200 173,556 181,453 191,033 200,378 208,675 216,694 223,423 228,752 236,408 242,747 251,492 260,192
Annual Pop. Growth 2.1% 3.2% 2.9% 5.7% 4.6% 5.3% 4.9%. 4.1% 3.8% 3.1% 2.4% 3.3% 2.7% 3.6% 3.5%
Sources: Chula Vista CAFR. Department of Finance, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
(1) 1996-2006 residential unit numbers use actual DQF figures. The 2007-2011 figures are calculated using GMOC forecasted residential penn its from Table 1.
(2) 1996-2006 use actual DaF population figures and 2007-2011 figures are forecasted using the amount of GMaC residential permits and DaF 2006 person per househ<lld figure of 3.026.
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General Fund Revenues
Chula Vista Financial Review; EPS #17006
Functions/ Programs 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Prooertv Tax
Property Tax $8212625 $8342.059 $8 739 780 $9378123 $10262227 $11 525 823 $13068820 $14649804 $16356953 $18134869 $22192789
Total $8,212,625 59,342,059 58,739,780 $9,378,123 $10,262,227 511,525,823 513,068,820 $14,649,804 $16,356,953 $18,134,869 522,192,789
Other local Taxes
Sales Tax $12,301,465 $12,891,662 $14,182,954 $15,051,971 $16,952,378 $18,820,155 $18,812,328 $19,612,779 $21,421,090 $23,600,000 $26,715,515
Franchise Fees $2,169,052 $2,133,765 $2,442,580 $2,506,858 $4,771,768 $7,316,343 $11,195,480 $4,301,710 $7,820,569 $9,837,800 $9,492,759
Utilities Users Tax $2,756,337 $2,921,407 $3,101,835 $3,452,338 $3,655,093 $3,931,223 $4,015,262 $4,770,817 $5,622,545 $6,579,578 $6,363,446
Business License Tax $768,991 $753,433 $765,085 $876,991 $865,005 $1,081,811 $1,108,566 $1,085,986 $1,063,847 $1,185,187 $1,234,912
Transient Occupancy Tax $1,337,981 $1,445,351 $1,684,156 $1,734,852 $1,990,855 $2,153,060 $2,051,203 $2,024,366 $2,159,678 $2,268,944 $2,336,204
Real Property Transfer Tax $248182 $329 006 $411802 $517 577 $700585 $882413 $1 206059 $1 359756 $1 989898 $2439190 $2122860
Total $19,582,008 $20,474,624 $22,588,412 $24,140,587 $28,935,684 $34,185,005 $38,388,898 $33,155,414 $40,071,627 $45,910,699 $48,265,696
Licenses and Permits
Licenses $52,119 $63,020 $62,145 $69,697 $98,895 $93,276 $96,398 $109,162 $115,080 $105,408 $117,381
Dev/lmprovement Permits $1,406,447 $1,703,847 $1,821,583 $3,167,891 $3,214,904 $4,052,257 $3,101,806 $4,186,441 $4,690,902 $3,210,092 $2,697,584
Regulatory Permits $204,380 $207,326 $224,635 $241,820 $241,264 $246,853 $260,441 $273,691 $261,786 $334,210 $401,576
~ Other Permits 1Q 1Q 1Q .u...m $2398 $2139 1Q
CJ'1 Total $1,662,946 51,974,193 $2,108,363 $3,480,721 53,557,461 54,394,525 $3,458,645 $4,569,294 $5,067,768 53,649,710 53,216,541
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Community Appearance Penalties $90,829 $64,621 $180.790 $329,550 $312,747 $249,031 $259,780 $242,795 $197,942 $458,749
law Enforcement Penalties $125.420 $147,277 $160,528 $181,774 $214,219 $177,086 $157,988 $176,629 $148,739 $168,900
Parking Penalties $198,577 $180,118 $183,138 $240,885 $230,625 $316,287 $302,578 $344,756 $273,171 $307,647
Other Penalties $186762 $195287 $196181 $179 052 $139668 $178127 $202 591 $204333 $205049 $208 893
Total $570,217 5601,588 5587,303 5720,637 5931,261 $897,259 $920,531 5922,937 5968,513 $824,901 51,144,189
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Investment Earnings $638,252 $909,018 $1,698,539 $1,076,432 $1,856,461 $2,795,157 $1.831,324 -$238,982 $1,044,926 $279,277
Sales of Real Property $22,816 $343,345 $19,318 $276,132 $64,760 $50,569 $1,184 $18,179 $123 $361
Sales of Personal Property $160 $400 $100 $877 $570 $21,306 $25,555 $6,627 $13,742 $11,182
Rentalllease of Equipment $81,046 $77,873 $62,493 $65,016 $86,029 $81,226 $83,522 $122,819 $137,472 $123,365
Rental/lease of land and Space $80,897 $345,058 $337,449 $354,238 $357,220 $381,504 $378,802 $416,185 $423,664 $444,915
Rental/lease of Buildings $182034 $204 342 $223 265 $318128 $297 531 $265 920 $421121 $512236 $435460 $638 821
Totals 51,258,403 $1,005,205 51,880,036 52,341,164 $2,090,823 $2,662,571 53,595,682 52,741,508 $837,064 $2,055,387 51,497,921
Revenues from Other Aaencies
Sales Tax $353,270 $370,281 $435,991 $463,871 $537,779 $592,875 $573,304 $600,308 $655,051 $720,941 $777,551
State Grants $950,571 $987,039 $431,385 $381,898 $1,314,803 $774,360 $841,248 $1,565,194 $821,142 $797,928
State Tax Sharing $179,520 $180,009 $177,311 $187,662 $194,151 $210,796 $216,868 $233,672 $250,606 $275,999
Motor Vehicle License Fees $6,048,901 $6,539.413 $7,245,046 $8,079,382 $9,213,568 $10,252,818 $11,007,909 $9,137,716 $13,941,204 $18,354,839
State Subvention-Booking Fees $0 $0 $0 $269,192 $269,192 $269,192 $269,192 $269,192 $269,192 $305,049
State Reimbursements $3,405 $37,837 $50,556 $29,573 $5,573 $3,245 $2,926 $5,428 $4,485 $773,879
Federal Grants $1,111,793 $1,663,599 $1,837,613 $2,757,141 $2,470,840 $2,743,760 $2,554,912 $2,617,845 $2,215,218 $2,656,964
Federal Reimbursements $22,417 $29,704 $58,959 $22,328 $66,921 $115,208 $91,615 $49,274 $83,467 $97,138
Other Agency Grants $50,000 $12,500 $40,996 $31,600 $17,082 $56,177 $105,290 $115,286 $108,467 $46,110
Other Agency Revenue 1Q 1Q 1Q $613500 $670 551 $883 440 $865 992 $955 276 $1 145566 $1 330798
Totals $6,840,471 $8,736,888 $9,886,092 $10,305,737 $12,910,055 514,815,556 $15,882,300 $16,556,260 $15,603,934 519,560,288 525,416,255
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General Fund Revenues
Chula Vista Financial Review; EPS #17006
Functionsl Programs 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Charaes for Services
Zoning Fees $214,093 $224,778 $267,624 $763,976 $1,220,130 $1,941,654 $2,359,485 $7,966,767 $7,539,149 $8,162,093
Subdivision Fees $420,652 $517,345 $636,860 $10 $21 $0
Document Fees $50,638 $58,727 $96,071 $109,931 $88,252 $28,575 $25,797 $24,904 $27,698 $45,301
Plan Check Fees $1,173,887 $1,320,999 $2,635,746 $2,226,197 $2,607,829 $1,115,341 $1,693,248 $1,614,866 $1,760,972 $1,951,512
Inspection Fees $467,726 $421,332 $580,950 $1,187,545 $1,709,384 $1,378,983 $1,550,483 $109,826 $124,098 $168,880
Filing Fees $126,547 $93,835 $59,037 -$1,011 $432,531 $198,545 $45,285 $0 $228 $0
Development Agreement Fees $529,904 $950,572 $1,790,019 $2,000,665 $2,247,120 $2,627,890 $3,158,867 $0 $0 $0
Other Development Fees $13,251 $87,914 $78,726 $42,693 $141,987 $65,792 $122,186 $38,647 $9,152
Animal Shelter Contracts $5,540 $4,518 $3,640 $7,949 $8,075 $8,435 $7,359 $5,540 $6,655 $8,930
Dispatch Contracts $44,832 $45,068 $47,608 $40,717 $65,412 $17,160
Information Systems Services $126,839 $127,561 $114,371 $52,951 $34,345 $30,334 $18,416 $12,671 $16,242 $12,114
Services to the Port District $742,140 $715,552 $931,700 $732,957 $851,433 $864,006 $1,053,659 $919,332 $953,058 $544,810
Youth Center Utilities Reimb $16,921 $14,746 $12,389 $12,628 $6,606 $34,698 $24,246 $35,304 $39,144 $35,181
Recreation Program Fees $458,287 $384,685 $396,619 $439,421 $509,664 $548,526 $598,324 $736,773 $757,219 $836,950
~ Class Admission Fees $26,888 $25,168 $92,693 $196,581 $152,723 $180,781 $241,980 $277 .439 $309,698 $360,164
C11 Referral Fees $26,214 $31,523 $49,018 $61,260 $63,020 $51,105 $53,466 $44,018 $41,589 $68,902
I Staff Services Reimb $493,720 $682,629 $767,629 $898,276 $1,192,534 $1,700,396 $1,729,211 $1,684,792 $1,869,142 $1,999,799
~ Fees for Other Services $290 232 $276 100 $328 432 $558 126 $816769 $679 064 $721 734 $924 925 $1028870 $1 023 739
..... Totals $2,801,116 $5,228,311 $5,983,052 58,889,132 59,330,872 $12,147,835 $11,471,285 $13,403,746 514,395,804 514,482,914 515,218,375
Other Revenue
Gas Tax Reimb $0 $1,888 $0
DtF Reimbursements $585,293 $461,591 $326,742 $520,381 $569,103 $947,979 $1,552,538 $1,379,332 $1,620,897 $1,359,035
Transit Reimbursements $0 $286,164 $409,543 $332,302 $489,480 $552,983 $719,966 $791,975 $844,585 $762,460
Redevelopment Agency Reimb $1,612,012 $1,515,233 $1,688,694 $2,028,005 $2,709,784 $3,181,408 $3,056,624 $3,380,363 $3,933,859 $4,253,714
Open Spacel Assess Dist Reimb $0 $414,391 $512,241 $555,000 $771,195 $882,587 $1,042,910 $1,345.418 $1,660,065 $1,822,198
CIP Reimb $1,233,446 $1,055,576 $929,756 $1,162.478 $1,929,333 $2,243,742 $2,600,141 $3,197,833 $3,870,831 $4,333,556
CDBG/HOME Reimb $0 $383,450 $398,894 $584,916 $542,282 $503,942 $637,652 $741,080 $1,044,783 $1,567,320
Other City Funds Reimb $1,600,758 $182,697 $164,915 $342,117 $518,429 $447,437 $603,185 $802,028 $995,498 $2,767,452
Assessments $0 $23,498 $9,897 $3,874 $3,700 $3,695 $3,533 $3,865 $3,689 $3,693
Collection Charges $81,540 $75,267 $79,275 $27,177 $15,157 $74,360 $121,276 $92,863 $183,391 $150,673
Sales of Goods $411 $0 $0 $0 $0 $758 $50,103 $55,026 $51,440 $57,385
Other Revenues $1504174 $540195 $1 149507 $2750619 $1666579 $2488383 $3 143 052 $3942 909 $3229 578 $2489 702
Totals $9,019,972 $6,617,634 $4,938,062 $5,669,464 58,306,869 $9,216,930 $11,327,274 $13,530,980 515,732,692 $17,438,616 $19,567,188
Transfers In
Gas Tax Fund $2,329,827 $2,322,066 $2,334,775 $2,260,000 $2,365,320 $2,559,533 $2,559,533 $3,102,012 $3,096,211 $3,858,092
Fed Aid to Urb $0 $0 $0 $0 $332,154 $0 $0
T rafflc Signal $0 $0 $0 $0 $50,000 $0 $0
Workers Camp Fund $447,045 $0 $0 $0
Traffic Safety $143,516 $141,802 $279,489 $385,182 $300,000 $417,768 $460,301 $686,015 $633,645 $527,984
Asset Seizure Fund $114,068 $249,836 $65,000 $45,000 $334,710 $0 $63,620 $0 $200,000 $0
CA Library Service $276,636 $165,533 $258,199 $145,682 $44,500 $74,509 $82,126 $71,875 $92,112 $74,612
Public Library $99,500 $92,232 $191,598 $280,285 $288,850 $281,187 $179,535 $88,956 $84,276 $70,647
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Functionsl Programs 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Disaster Assist $0 $0 $123,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $323,140 $0 $0
Sewer Service Rsrv $3,225,028 $3,559,046 $3,563,356 $3,795,745 $4,362,849 $6,019,077 $6.485,503 $7,376,486 $7,961,050 $8,581,664
Strom Drain Rev $120,384 $127,083 $130,179 $236,015 $299,228 $413,157 $525,331 $700,227 $996,694 $1,357,355
CV Hsng Authority $0 $0 $0 $147,000
CDSG $0 $0 $0 $32,900 $0 $0 $232,235
Central Garage $0 $0 $25,000 $25,000 $27,500 $29,562 $31,188
Equipment Rplcmnt $2,400,000
Central Stores $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,000 $15,000 $1,000,000
TransiUCVT Fund $0 $0 $0 $119,767
03 Ref COP Fund $2,250,000 $0 $0 $0
PFDIF- Civic Center $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,030,387 $0
PO Facility Remdl $0 $0 $0 $245,426 $0 $0 $0 $447,428 $0 $0
Corp Yard Relocate $0 $0 $0 $189,034 $0 $0 $0 $120,160 $334,546 $0
Lib East Territory $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $288,262 $2,154,748
Fire Sup Sys Expn $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $475,224 $0
RDA SFrrC I $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $385,443 $385.443 $385.443 $15,000
CIP Fund $0 $0 $5,205,000 $0 $0 $797 $0
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""" Swr Facility Repl $0 $0 $82,990 $281,079
00 Parking Meter Fund $50,000 $50,000 $35,000 $35,000 $0 $0
Special Sewer Fund $0 $18,290 $0 $0 $50,000 $0
CFD 07M-EL Woods $0 $0 $0
CFD 08M-Vlg 6 MM/OR $0 $0 $0
CFD 09M- OR Vlg II $0 $0 $0
BECA Corporation $0 $0 $0 $307 $0 $0
COBG Hsg Prgm $0 $0 $0
Low & Mod lnc Hsng $0 $0 $16,590
Open Space District 4 $0 $0 $0
PFOIF Fire $0 $293,000 $31,262
PFDIF $0 $0 $0
RDA TC 1/ $0 $0 $0
Public Liability Trust $156,000 $400,000 $0
Unemployment Insurance $0 $0 $25,503
Las Flores Assess $0 $141,136 $0
Other Funds $1 658271 $125616 $198739 $16595
Totals $6,186,131 $8,188,230 $7,700,640 $7,267,690 $7,632,676 $8,060,457 $15,010,231 $13,496,337 $13,726,396 $15,706,199 $21,291,011
General Fund Total $56,133,889 $61,168,732 $64,411,740 $72,193,255 $83,957,928 $97,905,961 $113,123,666 $113,026,280 $122,766,751 $137,763,583 $157,809,965
Sources: MuniCast (03-20-07), FY 2007 Adopted Budget Update, FY '04 & '05 Adopted Budget Vol. I, FY '00-01 Adopted Budget, FY '99-00 Adopted Budget.
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Functionsl Programs 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Leaislative and Administration
City Council $380,298 $384,869 $386,238 $427,298 $464,134 $507,754 $541,594 $716,351 $940,902 $1,177,743 $1,513,721
Boards and Commissions $35,074 $35,814 $3,350 $31,154 $3,005 $4,192 $8,964 $6,759 $7,101 $4,837 $5,995
City Attorney 1,037,706 $948,690 $830,290 $1,042,314 $1,122,987 $1,201,620 $1,560,672 $1,662,470 $2,071,101 $2,008,371 $2,444,294
City Clerk $249,961 $223,899 $207,533 $387,302 $370,506 $517,128 $629,133 $668,859 $800,545 $870,782 $1,153,689
Administration $981,780 $869,962 $949,916 $1,066,884 $2,347,135 $2,882,289 $3,505,693 $5,437,290 $4,754,977 $4,911,195 $3,921,934
Management & Information $797,470 $742,588 $774,906 $1,335,157 $1,704,658 $2,178,672 $2,770,009 $2,979,419 $3,159.711 $3,427,130 $4,014,506
Human Resources $2,643,251 $2,503,969 $2,156,343 $2,770,528 $2,360,617 $2,568,973 $4,516,488 3,205,628 $3,796,945 $3,961,465 $5,110,626
Finance $1,354,048 $1,317,897 $1,447,874 $1,614,124 $1,871,512 $2,051,558 $2,078,252 $2,309,412 $2,449,968 $2,568,824 $2,974,595
Non Departmental $148,974 -$659,943 $736,424 $1,613,367 -$130,713 $3,603,542 $5,311,468 $9,398,676 $4,136,247 $3,172,232 $5,472,116
Total 57,628,562 16,367,745 17,492,874 $10,288,128 110,113,841 115,515,728 120,922,273 $26,384,864 122,117,497 122,102,579 $26,611,476
Develooment & Maintenance Services
General Services $900 $0 $4,807,890 $13,172,220 $10,309,362
~ Community Development $2,285,059 11,924,054 1,328,638 $1,325,809 $1,463,041 $1,892,933 $2,220,258 $2,512,732 $3,162,834 $3.741,911 $3,944,663
en Planning & Building $2,908,870 $2,684,869 2,755,303 $3,923,974 $4,914,868 $5,577,760 $6,866,918 $7.785,878 $9,125,870 $9,782,397 $10,693,725
I Engineering 10 $9,377,811 $10,254,124 -$839 $7,096,250
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CO Public Works Operation $10,734,719 $10,665,860 11,070,424 $14,351,591 $16,538,617 $19,516,242 $23,160,640 $16,267,336 $14,906,954 $18,693,366 $19,635,280
Total 115,928,648 $15,274,783 $15,154,365 119,601,374 $22,916,526 $26,986,935 $32,248,716 135,943,757 142,257,672 $45,389,055 $51,679,280
Culture & Leisure
Library $3,684,479 $3,686,905 $3,873,056 $6,501,979 $5,500,634 $6,355,834 $6,900,255 $7,630,165 $7,513,643 $8,929,753 $9,680,387
Recreation $5,043,472 $5,187,435 $0 $2,762,900 $3,618,944 $4,197,104 $3,861,033 $3,846,337 $4,308,327 $5,178,954
Nature Center $0 -$187 $851,496 $912,945 $995,407 $1,031,090
Total 18,727,951 18,874,340 13,873,056 16,501,979 18,263,534 19,974,778 111,097,172 $12,342,694 112,272,925 114,233,487 115,890,431
Public Safetv
Police $18,311,865 19,600,759 $20,725,683 $21,754,962 $24,236,995 26,583,207 29,269,841 $33,448,840 $37,152,174 $42,544,921 $45,340,398
Fire $7,359,668 7,657,753 $7,768,328 $7,984,623 $8,322,527 $8,865,914 10,140,026 $10,920,654 $14,307,475 $17,925,475 $21,305,375
Total 125,671,533 $27,258,512 $28,494,011 129,739,585 132,559,522 $35,449,121 $39,409,867 144,369,494 $51,459,649 $60,470,396 $66,645,773
Subtotal $57,956,694 157,775,380 155,014,306 $66,131,066 $73,853,423 187,926,562 $103,678,028 $119,040,809 1128,107,743 1142,195,517 $160,826,960
Sources; Muni cast (03-20-07). FY 06-07 Adopted Budget Valli, FY 04&05 Adopted Budget Valli, FY 02 & 03 Adopted Budget, FY 00-01 Adopted Budget, FY 99-00 Adopted Budget, FY 96-99 Proposed Budget,
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budget projected adopted
Redevelooment Acencv Fund 600
Property Taxes $2,294,733 $2,390,425 $2,505,015 $2,218,854 $1,947,926 $3,978,613 $3,049,166 $2,650,245
Use of Money and Property $550,625 $204,276 $2,536,843 $6,003,571 $883,118 $416,235 $2,979,534 $1,175,060
Revenue from Other Agencies $0 $361,367
Development Impact Fees $0 $450 ($19) $6,874 $0 $0
Other Revenue $2,342,085 $2,921,966 $19,366,936 $283,336 $75,000 $620,131 $0 $50,000
Transfer In $402 367 $556000 $545000 $1 948 043 $2 496 609 ~ $625000 $135200
Total $6,589,810 $6,073,117 $25,315,142 $10,453,804 $5,402,653 $5,021,853 $6,653,700 $4,010,505
SWTax Acreement Funds 670
Property Taxes $0 $401,583 $557,237 $441,523 $773,019 $734,166 $814,429 $890,691
Use of Money & Property ~ $27559 536386 $45328 $33025 $4290 $11595 ~
Total $0 $429,142 $593,623 $486,851 $806,044 $738,456 $826,024 $891,306
Housinc proaram Funds 310
Property Taxes $1,183,503 $1,164,961 $1,405,176 $1,293,521 $1,433,039 $1,950,856 $1,644,412 $1,677,292
~ Use of Money & Property $437,653 $437,428 $400,731 $340,826 $316,209 $80,224 $109,822 $116,523
01 Revenue from Other Agencies $0 $0 $0 $0 $87,169 $87,011
I Charges for Service ($330)
01 Other Revenue $5,871 $85,228 $97,210 $103,717 $9,625 $44,196 $42,753 $181,442
W Transfer!n ~ $862020 $306613 5305 946 $323347 ~ $11000 l1Q.QQQ
Total $1,911,003 $2,549,637 $2,209,730 $2,044,010 $2,082,220 $2,081,608 $1,895,156 $2,072,268
Industrial Dev Authoritv Fund 725
Use of Money ~ !ill. lli1 ~ ~ = llQ1 ~
Total $0 $391 $441 $329 $430 $221 $351 $0
Debl SeNiee- RDA Funds 680
Property Taxes $2,383,789 $2,431,700 $3,072,817 $3,078,368 $3,538,327 $3,653,939 $3,507,080 $3,742,725
Use of Money & Properly $206,786 $336,407 $422,367 $382,284 $72,785 $184,185 $278,631 $231,000
Transfer In ~ $1926110 $1985026 $9885743 $3163938 $750300 $5347343 55394310
Total $2,590,575 $4,694,217 $5,480,210 $13,346,395 $6,775,050 $4,588,424 $9,133,054 $9,368,035
Total Revenues
Property Taxes $5,862,025 $6,388,669 $7,540,245 $7,032,266 $7,692,311 $10,317,574 $9,015,087 $8,960,953
Use of Money and Property $1,195,064 $1,006,061 $3,396,768 $6,772,338 $1,305,567 $685,155 $3,379,933 $1,523,198
Revenue from Other Agencies $0 $0 $361,367 $0 $0 $0 $87,169 $87,011
Development Impact Fees $0 $450 ($19) $0 $0 $6,874 $0 $0
Other Revenue $2,347,956 $3,007,194 $19,464,146 $387,053 $84,625 $664,327 $42,753 $231,442
Transfer In $686,673 $3,344,130 $2,836,639 $12,139,732 $5,983,894 $756,632 $5,983,343 $5,539,510
Charges for Service ($330)
Tolal $10,091,388 $13,746,504 $33.599,146 $26,331,389 $15,066,397 $12,430,562 $18,608,285 $16.342,114
Sour~es: FY 2006 & 2007 Adopted Budget, FY 2004 & 2005 Adopted Budget Vol. II, FY 2003 Adopted Budget, FY 2002 & 2003 Adopted Budget, FY 2000-2001 Adopted Budget
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Redevelopment Agency Expenditures
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Functionsl Programs 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2006
budget projected adopted
Redevelooment Aoencv Fund 600
Personnel Services $0 $2,074
Supplies and Services $2,218,976 $482,128 $662,175 $781,820 $763,355 $542,361 $655,109 $887,859
Other Expenses $4.413,984 $2,880,529 $4,724,112 $3,872,360 $3,176,751 $3,146,697 $5,892,276 $4,576,169
Capital $83,458 $31,714 $24,806 $1,300,000 $867,600
Transfers Out $0 $2,520,104 $2,023,020 $10,001,840 $4,305,722 $1,022,752 $3,794,600 $4,252,335
CIP Project Expenditures ~ $258 603 $823918 S4 933 616 $435291 $588186 $849189 5303000
Total $6,716,418 $6,175,152 $8,258,031 $20,889,636 $9,548,719 $5,299,996 $11,191,174 $10,019,363
SW Tax Aareement funds 670
Supplies and Services $2,990,334
Other Expenses ~ 5382430 $589801 $462447 $806 224 5740760 $826024 $953 076
Total $2,990,334 $382,430 $589,801 $462,447 $806,224 $740,760 $826,024 $963,076
Housino Prooram Funds 310
Personnel Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,065
~ Supplies and Services $35,275 $66,676 $29,539 $152,213 $151,050 $141,721 $200,362 $189,277
CJ1 Other Expenses $290,026 $422,759 $492,326 $807,036 $2,139,554 $783,191 $744,461 $892,645
I Capital $209,633 $137,186 $165,722 $156,713 $321,767 $124,495 $321,967 $321,967
CJ1 Transfer Out $0 $867,915 $557,508 $11,841 $486,965 $11,872 $15,509 $160,404
.j:> Non-CIP Project Expenditures ~ $87 169 $82661
Total $534,934 $1,494,536 $1,246,095 $1,127,803 $3,100,421 $1,061,279 $1,369,468 $1,646,954
Industrial Dev Authoritv Fund 725
Supplies and Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $985 $0 $985 $0
Other Expenses ~ ~ ~ ~ $1820 ~ $2152 ~
Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,805 $. $3,137 $0
Debt Service- RDA Funds 680
Supplies and Services $5,153 $18,367 $18,279 $18,276 $30,200 $18,397 $19,700 $24,950
Other Expenses $0 $4,609,487 $4,948,945 $7,021,809 $5,728,699 $14,837,271 $5,332,230 $5,466,403
Transfer Out 51 948044 $115000 $483618 $1993754 $2510255
Total $5,153 $4,627,854 $4,967,224 $8,988,129 $5,873,899 $15,339,286 $7,345,684 $8,001,608
Total Exoenditures
Personnel Services $0 $2,074 $0 $0 $1,065 $0 $0 $0
Supplies and Services $5,249,738 $567,171 $709,993 $952,309 $945,590 $702,479 $876,156 $1,102,086
Other Expenses $4,704,010 $8,295,205 $10,755,184 $12,163,652 $11,853,048 $19,507,919 $12,797,143 $11,888,293
Capital $293,091 $168,900 $190,528 $1,456,713 $1,189,367 $124,495 $321,967 $321,967
Transfers Out $0 $3,388,019 $2,580,528 $11,961,725 $4,907,707 $1,518,242 $5,803,863 $6,922,994
CIP Project Expenditures $0 $258,603 $823,918 $4,933,616 $435,291 $588,186 $849,189 $303,000
Non-CIP Project Expenditures ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ $87169 $82 661
Total $10,246,839 $12,679,972 $15,060,161 $31,468,015 $19,332,068 $22,441,321 $20,736,487 $20,621,001
Sources: FY 2006 & 2007 Adopted Budget, FY 2004 & 2005 Adopted Budget Vol. II, FY 2003 Adopted Budget, FY 2002 & 2003 Adopted Budget, FY 2000-2001 Adopted Budget
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Personnel Positions and Service Costs
Chula Vista Financial Review; EPS #17006
Functionsl Programs 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Personnel Service Cost (1) $47,677,843 $44,486,785 $49,585,887 $52,834,707 $57,449,732 $66,574,000 $74,197,000 $85,407,000 $97,424,000 $113,081,000 $122,674,000
Annual Average Growth Rate -7% 11% 7% 9% 16% 11% 15% 14% 16% 8%
Permanent Positions 843 846 873 918 946 993 1,060 1,087 1,169 1,205 1,227
Positions per 1,000 Population 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.4 5.6 5.6 5.5
Cost Per Employee $56,565 $52,579 $56,813 $57,532 $60,717 $67,043 $69,981 $78,564 $83,332 $93,816 $99,960
(1) All personnel service cost include PERS.
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Sources: FY 2006 & 2007 Adopted Budget Vol. I, FY 2004 & 2005 Adopted Budget Vol. I, FY 2002 & 2003 Adopted Budget. FY 2000-2001 Adopted Budget, FY 1999-2000 Adopted Budget, FY 1998-1999 Proposed Budget.
FY 1997-1998 Proposed Budget, FY 1996-1997 Proposed Budget
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I
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General Fund Personnel Service Costs
$20,000,000
20%
$140,000,000
$120,000,000
15%
$100,000,000
10%
$80,000,000
5%
$60,000,000
0%
$40,000,000
-5%
$0
-10%
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
1_ Personnel Service Cost (1) -+-Annual Average Growth I
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Additions to City Assets
Chula Vista Financial Review
Fiscal Year Ending (1) 5-Year
Item 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Total
Land $4.8 $3.9 $6.6 $8.7 $2.5 $26.5
Construction in Progress 22.9 29.6 30.0 32.8 42.5 157.8
Buildings 0.1 27.5 1.0 77.2 105.8
Other Improvements 2.0 3A 5.7 4.0 15.1
Machinery and Equipment 3.9 3.5 3A 3.7 3.0 17.5
Infrastructure 11.7 153.9 60A 69.8 67.1 362.9
Total $43A $220A $104.8 $120.7 $1963 $685.6
(1) 2006 shows governmental activities; other years include business~type activities.
Sources: Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports 2002-2006, Notes to Financial Statements; Economic and Planning Systems, Inc.
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Figure A-12
PERS Required Contribution Rates
Chula Vista Financial Review; EPS# 17006
Contribution
2002
Fiscal Year Ending
2003 2004
2005
2006
Public Safety
Employer (1l
Other (2)
Total
0.00% 0.00% 5.78% 24.47% 23.25%
9.00% 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% 9.00%
9.00% 9.00% 14.78% 33.47% 32.25%
0.00% 0.00% 12.02% 15.98% 20.15%
8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00%
8.00% 8.00% 20.02% 23.98% 28.15%
Miscellaneous
Employer (1)
Other (2)
Total
(1) Does not include additional City costs to repay Pension Obligation Bond.
(2) "Other" includes City funded employee share.
Sources: CalPERS Actuarial Valuation Reports
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