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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 19,2007
6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Special Meetings of the Redevelopment Agency and
Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 6: 12 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council/Agency/Authority Members Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez,
Rindone, and Mayor/Chair Cox
ABSENT: Agency/ Authority/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Garcia, Agency/Authority/City Attorney
Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR COX TO DEPUTY MAYOR
RINDONE COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS 38 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE
TO THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Arlie Ricasa, President of the Sweetwater Union High School District Board of Trustees,
presented Deputy Mayor Rindone with a resolution recognizing him for his 38 years of dedicated
service.
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and presented it to Deputy Mayor Rindone, who thanked his
colleagues and the school board for the recognitions. He expressed his pride in serving as
principal of Hilltop High School, which he believed had the finest instructional faculty, the secret
to success in the educational world.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 5)
Mayor Cox announced that the following Councilmembers would abstain from voting on the
following items due to potential conflicts of interest: Item 2, Deputy Mayor Rindone and
Councilmember Castaneda; Item 3B, Councilmember Castaneda; and Item 4, Councilmember
McCann.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2007 and the Special
Meeting of Apri126, 2007.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-151, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN EASEMENT DEED GRANTING EASEMENTS OVER CITY-OWNED
LAND TO SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR ELECTRIC
FACILITIES AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES FOR THE CIVIC
CENTER PHASE 3 RE-CONSTRUCTION
Adoption of the resolution is required for the completion of phase three of the Civic
Center reconstruction. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-152, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 11, 14, 15, 17, 18,20,23,24,26,31 AND 33, EASTLAKE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1, BAY BOULEVARD, AND TOWN CENTRE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1 (ELMD #1), BAY BOULEVARD, DECLARING
THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-153, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR TOWN CENTRE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT THE ASSESSMENT, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARD
THIS ASSESSMENT
The City administers and maintains 36 open space districts and associated zones that
have been established over the last 30 years. The districts provide a financing
mechanism to maintain the public open space areas associated with each particular
development. The levy of an annual assessment for fiscal year 2007/2008 will enable the
City to collect sufficient funds to provide these ongoing services. The Council's approval
of the levy is required by the first week of August in order to meet the deadlines
established by the County Tax Assessor. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-154, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $212,875 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION TO PLANT
1,275 SHADE TREES ALONG PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, ESTABLISHING A
NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) ENTITLED, "CDFF URBAN
SHADE TREE GRANT (OP-213)", AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING $212,875 IN
GRANT FUNDS
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The City has been awarded a $212,875 grant by the California Department of Forestry &
Fire Protection to plant an additional 1,275 shade trees along older residential streets,
canyon parkways, and within municipal parks. The new trees will provide long-term
environmental benefits to the community by mitigating urban heat island effects,
improving air quality, reducing urban runoff, and expanding wildlife habitat. The project
also focuses on fostering public stewardship of urban forests within the community.
(Conservation and Environmental Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-155, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR FUNDING
OF THE RUBBERIZED EMULSION AGGREGATE SLURRY STUDY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
The City conducts an annual pavement rehabilitation strategy, known as rubberized
emulsion aggregate slurry, on various streets throughout the City. The California
Integrated Waste Management Board has requested that the City conduct an investigation
to determine the viability of using rubberized slurry seals versus conventional slurry seals
as a preventative maintenance strategy. Adoption of the resolution approves an
agreement for the funding of the study; the City would receive $30,000 from the
California Integrated Waste Management Board upon satisfactory completion of the
agreement. (General Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember Castaneda
seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0, except on Item 2, which carried 3-0-2
with Deputy Mayor Rindone and Councilmember Castaneda abstaining; Item 3B,
which carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining; and Item 4,
which carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember McCann abstaining.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lisa Cohen, CEO, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, and Tina Medina, General Manager,
Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Center, invited all to the free 4th of July "Celebrate Chula
Vista" event being held at the Chula Vista Marina, commencing at noon. Bags with event
information were then distributed to the Council.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
With regard to Item 7, Steve Molski asked if information was available to the public, particularly
those without access to a computer. Mayor Cox replied that information could be sent to any
interested citizen upon request, and the information was also available at the City Clerk's Office
and the main library. Mr. Molski then asked the Council to take a position on Assembly Bill
1542 and Senate Bill 900, which relate to mobilehome park owners associations and would
nullify rent controls in California. He expressed concern that such laws would create a drastic
depreciation in mobilehome values while increasing rental costs. Additionally, he stated he had
expressed his concerns to the Council many times regarding the lack of available property for
mobilehome parks, and had asked the Council to direct staff to set aside four to five acres of
property somewhere in the City for displaced mobilehomes.
Petra Barajas congratulated the City on its breakfast program to be offered for children at
recreation centers. She then stated she would be discussing issues pertinent to elder abuse with
Edward James Almos and Michael Moreno, AARP Associate State Director of Advocacy in
California; and she thanked citizens for their support of seniors.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FIRE PREVENTION FEE AMENDMENTS
The Fire Prevention Division has proposed fee schedule amendments and additions to
both its Fire Safety Engineering and Fire Code Inspection Divisions. Fire Prevention fees
were first created in July 1995, and the last amendment was in August 2004. Previous
meetings with stakeholders revealed their desire for the Fire Department to keep its fees
current through continued analysis and amending its fees as needed. (Fire Chief)
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. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
Deputy Mayor Rindone asked about the amortization of support staff salaries and the provision
of direct services. Fire Chief Perry responded that in the past, the Fire Department was
supported by the general fund. The proposed fees would cover the costs of the employees
providing fire prevention services and meet the needs of the business community. Deputy
Mayor Rindone asked why San Diego was not listed in the fee comparison with other cities. Fire
Marshal Gipson explained that San Diego uses multiple personnel to perform the same level as
Chula Vista provides with one staff member; therefore, the fees could not be compared from a
methodology standpoint. Deputy Mayor Rindone expressed concerns about a proposed 90
percent base fee increase for day care centers and the potential to put small businesses out of
business, as well as impact residents. He asked if staff had discussed the proposed fees and
services with the Chamber of Commerce. Fire Marshal Gipson referenced a letter in the staff
report from the Chamber of Commerce, dated June I, 2007, indicating support of the proposed
fee schedule. Deputy Mayor Rindone questioned the proposed fee increase from $0 to $230 for
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occupancy verification/determination and its impact on businesses that would be required to pay
the fee. Fire Marshal Gipson replied that the department has received large volumes of work as a
result of bars that televise major sporting events, and a requirement by the satellite provider that
these establishments obtain an occupancy load verification and classification. Additionally, the
proposed fee also includes fire and life-safety inspections. Deputy Mayor Rindone asked how
the proposed fees of $0 up to $288 for fue clearance inspections compared with those of other
cities. Fire Marshal Gipson replied that the fees were one-time and comparable to those charged
by local cities, including those in the Orange County area.
Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of full cost recovery, and questioned whether the per-
unit costs were competitive with other jurisdictions. Budget and Analysis Director Van Eenoo
believed they were comparable with other jurisdictions, and noted staff was more conservative
with the recommended fees. Councilmember Ramirez stated that the key was the ability to
provide the level of service expected by the community. Fire Marshal Gipson responded that the
department expected to see a significant increase in service response times with the additional
staffing proposed.
Councilmember McCann asked how the proposed positions would affect the backlog of fire
inspection services and about the effect of the inspections backlog on the slowdown of the
housing market. Fire Marshal Gipson responded that the staffmg increases were expected to
provide the ability to maintain the time frames for services established by the Planning and
Building Department. Since the department does not perform inspections on single-family
residents, the effect of the backlog on the slowdown of the housing market would be
insignificant.
Councilmember Castaneda asked staff to provide a report to the Council within two weeks on
how the proposed fees would equate to improved service and safety to the community.
Mayor Cox asked City Manager Garcia about the ramifications of postponing a decision to the
meeting of July 17,2007. City Manager Garcia responded that the $180,000 in proposed fees
was programmed into the proposed budget, and any delay in adopting the fees would simply
delay the implementation of the program.
Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that although he was not opposed to raising fees, it would be
appropriate for the Council to have further clarification. He requested an analysis of the
methodology used by San Diego in establishing its fee schedule; further explanation on response
times for plan checks; and a review of impacts on fees, particularly for small business, should the
Fire Marshal and Senior Fire Inspector positions be pulled from the calculations.
Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of staff's recommendation for full cost recovery and
expressed concern that postponing the decision would further increase the backlog of plan
checks and permits.
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PUBLIC HEARlNGS (Continued)
Mayor Cox moved to adopt the resolution and direct staff to provide a follow-up report within 30
days addressing questions raised by the Council. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion.
Councilmember Castaneda stated he would not support the motion without an understanding of
the impacts or benefits of the proposed fees on local businesses.
Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that although he is supportive of the fee increases and full cost
recovery, he wanted to ensure that the initial impact of the proposed fees, particularly on small
businesses, would not be debilitating.
Mayor Cox asked Councilmember Ramirez if he would support withdrawing the initial motion.
Councilmember Ramirez said he opposed withdrawing the initial motion and expressed support
of staff's recommendation.
The motion failed, with Councilmembers Castaneda, Rindone, and McCann voting no.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to continue the item to the meeting of July 17,
2007, and direct staff to address the issues identified by the Council.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 4-1 with Councilmember
Ramirez voting no.
Item 9 was actually heard at this time.
At 8:28 p.m., Mayor Cox declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 8:43 p.m. with all
members present
7. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008
The Council received and considered the City Manager's proposed operating and capital
improvement budgets for the City and the Redevelopment Agency and the operating
budget for the Housing Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Work
sessions were held on March 1, April 19, and June 7, 2007, to consider and deliberate on
the recommendations contained in the proposed budgets. The budgets submitted at this
time for formal adoption represent the City Manager's proposed budgets, as presented in
the fiscal year 2007/2008 proposed budget document, amended to reflect various cleanup
items. (Budget and Analysis Director)
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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Mayor Cox announced that the following Councilmembers would abstain from voting on the
following sub-items due to potential conflicts of interest: Item 7B, Deputy Mayor Rindone; Item
7C, Councilmember Ramirez; Item 7D, Councilmember Castaneda; Item 7E, Mayor Cox; Item
7F, Councilmember McCann; and Item n, Councilmember Castaneda.
With respect to Item 7H, City Attorney Moore reported that Agencymembers McCann, Ramirez,
and Rindone owned properties within the stated merged project area, but since insufficient facts
exist to determine if the public generally exception applied in this case, the Redevelopment
Agency must evoke the rule of legally required participation. The names of Councilmembers
Rindone, McCann and Ramirez were placed in a paper bag. Deputy City Clerk Bennett drew
one name at random, and City Clerk Bigelow announced that Councilmember Ramirez' name
had been selected. Councilmember Ramirez was, therefore, permitted to participate in
discussing and voting on the item.
City Attorney Moore then stated that Councilmembers had no conflicts of interest on Items 7 A,
7G, 7J, and 7K, and a 4/5ths vote was required on Item 7K.
City Manager Garcia introduced Assistant City Manager Thomson, Director of Budget and
Analysis Van Eenoo, and Finance Director Kachadoorian, who presented the proposed fiscal
year 2007/2008 budget.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. With no members of the audience wishing to speak,
Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
Mayor Cox moved to approve Council Resolution Nos. 2007-156 and 2007-162 and Housing
Authority Resolution No. 2007-033, and to place the ordinance on fust reading,
headings read, texts waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion.
Councilmembers discussed their goals and concerns, and Councilmember Castaneda referenced
a memo to the Council dated June 19, 2007, from himself and Councilmember Ramirez
requesting that five points referenced in the memo be included in the proposed 2007/2008
budget.
Councilmember Castaneda suggested that each sub-item be voted on separately. Mayor Cox and
Deputy Mayor Rindone concurred and withdrew their prior motion.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-156, heading read, text waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-156, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE
OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXCLUDING CAPITAL PROJECTS G0139,
GG166, G0167, GG198, G0300, LB125, LB136, LB139, STL285,
STL337, STM358, PR223, PR272, PR302, PR307, TF355, PS165,
SW235, SW251 AND SW253 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30,2008
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Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 3-2, with
Councilmembers Castaneda and Ramirez voting no,
Mayor Cox moved to approve Resolution No. 2007-157, heading read, text
waived:
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-157, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECTS GG139,
G0166, G0167, G0198, G0300, PS165 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2008
Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1-1, with
Councilmember Ramirez voting no and Deputy Mayor Rindone abstaining.
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-158, heading read,
text waived:
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-158, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECTS LB125,
STL285 AND STL337 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30,2008
Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Ramirez abstaining.
Mayor Cox moved to approve Resolution No. 2007-159, heading read, text
waived:
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-159, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECTS LB136, LB139,
PR223 , PR272, SW251, AND SW253 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2008
Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1-1, with
Councilmember Ramirez voting no and Councilmember Castaneda abstaining.
Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-160, heading
read, text waived:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
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E. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-160, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECTS STM358 AND
TF355 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008
Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1-1, with
Councilmember Ramirez voting no and Mayor Cox abstaining.
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-161, heading read,
text waived:
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-161, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECTS PR302, PR307
AND SW235 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008
Counci1member Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1-1, with
Counci1member Ramirez voting no and Councilmember McCann abstaining.
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-162, heading read, text waived:
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-162, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A
WORK FURLOUGH FOR EXECUTIVE, SENIOR AND MIDDLE
MANAGERS; CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES; AND EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS (WCE)
Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 4-1, with
Councilmember Ramirez voting no.
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2007-1979,
heading read, text waived:
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1979, RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BUDGET FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE
SOUTHWEST/TOWNE CENTER II10TAY VALLEY/ADDED AREA
PROJECT AREA. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30,2008
Agency Member Castaneda seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-1-2, with
Agency Member Ramirez voting no, and Agency Members Rindone and McCann
abstaining. (The resolution was subsequently adopted, as noted below.)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
City Manager Garcia spoke regarding the possible implications of the failed vote on Item 7H,
which includes debt payments on financial obligations by the City and legal requirements of the
Finance Director to advise bonding agencies on potential for defaults.
ACTION:
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Agency Member Ramirez moved to reconsider Item 7H. Agency Member
Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0-2, with Agency Members
Rindone and McCann abstaining.
Chair Cox moved to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution 2007-1979.
Agency Member Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0-2, with
Agency Members Rindone and McCann abstaining.
Chair Cox moved to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2007-1980,
heading read, text waived:
I. RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1980, RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BUDGETS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR TOWNE
CENTER I AND THE BA YFRONT PROJECT AREAS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2007/2008 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008
Agency Member McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1-1, with Agency
Member Ramirez voting no, and Agency Member Castaneda abstaining.
Chair Cox moved to adopt Housing Authority Resolution No. 2007-033, heading
read, text waived:
J. HA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-033, RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008
Authority Member Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 4-1, with
Authority Member Ramirez voting no.
Councilmember Rindone moved to place the following ordinance on first reading,
heading read, text waived.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
K. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD THE
POSITIONS OF CALIFORNIA BORDER ALLIANCE GROUP (CBAG)
ANALYST, CBAG PROGRAM MANAGER, CITY ENGINEER,
GRANTS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LIAISON,
HOUSING MANAGER, PLANNING MANAGER, REDEVELOPMENT
MANAGER AND TRANSIT MANAGER AND TO ELIMINATE THE
POSITIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AND INTER-
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR
Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 4-1, with Councilmember
Ramirez voting no.
With reference to the memorandum submitted by Councilmembers Castaneda and Ramirez,
Mayor Cox proposed that Items 1,2, and 3 be referred to the City Manager for his consideration
and brought back to the Council within 30 days for his initial response.
Councilmember Castaneda moved to submit Items 1, 2 and 3 of the memorandum to the City
Manager to establish a process for review and to come back to the Council with suggested
recommendations; and with respect to Item 4, there be a commitment by the Council that any
available funding resulting from budget adjustments be committed to the operation and
maintenance of the Rancho del Rey Library. There was no second to the motion.
Councilmembers further discussed the items contained in the memorandum.
City Manager Garcia summarized that staff would need to work with the Council to prepare a
strategic plan to make up a $4 million deficit over the next year. He spoke of the need to have
substantive discussions about objectives, goals and priorities and realistic projections for future
fiscal years. He also expressed the need to gain an understanding of the City's existing
inventory, specifically in terms of strategic plans for each department; and supported the concept
of a Council retreat/workshop to discuss some of the future challenges.
ACTION:
It was the consensus of the Council to refer the memorandum from
Councilmembers Castaneda and Ramirez, dated June 19, 2007, to the City
Manager for his response.
OTHER BUSINESS
8. CITY MANAGERlDIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
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9. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS
Item 9 was actually heard prior to Item 7.
· Ratification of reappointment of Mike Najera as the City of Chula Vista's representative
on the Board of Port Commissioners to a term ending January 2,2011
Dukie Valderama, Port Commissioner for the City of National City, spoke in support of the re-
appointment of Commissioner Najera, stating that they had worked closely on the Gaylord
project, for which Mr. Najera had taken a leadership role. She noted that Mr. Najera was an
asset to the community.
Port Commissioner Najera reported on a number of projects he worked on over the past 10
months.
Deputy Mayor Rindone requested that the item be placed on the agenda as "consideration of re-
appointment" in the future to give the Council the opportunity for healthy dialogue prior to
taking action. He then spoke in support of Commissioner Najera's re-appointment.
ACTION:
Councilmember McCann moved to re-appoint Commissioner Najera as Chula
Vista's representative on the Board of Port Commissioners. Councilmember
Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
Councilmember Ramirez expressed his appreciation of Commissioner Najera's commitment as
Chula Vista's representative on the Port Commission.
Councilmember Castaneda questioned what the Port was doing to ensure removal of the South
Bay power plant. Mr. Najera responded that the Port was awaiting removal of the run-must-run
status, and that the City needed to continue to meet with SDG&E in order to meet the scheduled
removal date of 2010. Councilmember Castaneda asked for Mr. Najera's commitment to
continue working to ensure that the 2010 deadline, or soon thereafter, was maintained. Mr.
Najera responded affirmatively.
Mayor Cox asked Mr. Najera for his commitment to making diligent efforts to open "H" Street.
Mr. Najera responded affirmatively. Mayor Cox also requested that Mr. Najera return with an
updated report to the Council in August or September.
Mayor Cox spoke about the success of the recent Board and Commission recognition event, and
thanked various members of staff for their assistance. She recommended that next year's
recognition be held on a Monday night in order to accommodate the scheduling of other events at
City facilities.
Mayor Cox announced that on July 7, 2007, the Nature Center would host its gala in honor of its
20th anniversary; tickets may be purchased from the Nature Center.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
Mayor Cox announced that the deadline for accepting applications for the Chula Vista
Redevelopment Corporation was July 2, 2007, and interviews have been scheduled for July II,
2007.
Mayor Cox stated that on July 10,2007, Mr. Kieser would present a report to the Council on the
independent fmancial review.
Mayor Cox thanked the Council for its support of Mike Najera as the City's representative on the
Port Commission, expressed gratitude to the Finance Department staff and Directors, and gave
best wishes to Assistant City Manager Thomson on his retirement.
10. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann thanked the board and co=ission members and City staff for the
success of the recent dinner. He also congratulated the YMCA on its gala event, wished
Assistant City Manager Thomson a fond farewell, and wished all fathers a belated happy Father's
Day.
Deputy Mayor Rindone confirmed that the Growth Management Oversight Co=ission
workshop scheduled for June 21, 2007, had been cancelled. He then congratulated Assistant
City Manager Thomson on his years of service to the City, and wished him a healthy and happy
retirement.
At 10:24 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room.
CLOSED SESSION
11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
One case
No reportable action was taken on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :27 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the City Council to the Regular Meeting of July 10, 2007,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; the Redevelopment Agency to the Regular Meeting of
July 12, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; and the Housing Authority until further
notice.
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Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 2, 2007
4:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista were called to order at 6:28 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276
Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Agency/Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez,
Rindone, and Chair/Mayor Cox
ABSENT:
Agency/Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Garcia, General Counsel/City
Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and Senior Deputy City
Clerk Peoples
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Item l)
City Attorney/General Counsel Moore asked that the following item be removed from the
agenda. It was not discussed, and no action was taken.
1. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A POOL OF
INVESTMENT BANKING AND UNDERWRITING FIRMS FOR THE CHULA
VISTA BAYFRONT DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PROJECT AREAS
Over the next several years, the City anticipates developing a world-class waterfront
using sound planning and economics, and recommends establishing a pool of investment
banking and underwriting firms to help finance these new development and
redevelopment projects. (Finance Director)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF SPACE 118 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME
PARK
The Redevelopment Agency assisted residents with the purchase of the Orange Tree
Mobilehome Park in 1987. Currently, five spaces remain in Agency ownership. It was
the Agency's intent to sell the spaces to current or incoming tenants when in a position to
purchase. The Agency has received an offer of $43,000 to purchase Space 118. (Acting
Community Development Director)
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.
Senior Community Development Specialist Kurz provided the staff report.
Chair Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, she then closed the public hearing.
Agency Member Castaneda asked staff to make it a priority to sell the remaining mobilehome
spaces, as it was never the intent of the Agency to be mobilehome park landlord.
ACTION:
Agency Member Castaneda offered Resolution No. 2007-1983, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1983, RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE "REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT" AND
AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
FOR SPACE 118 AT ORANGE TREE MOBILEHOME PARK
Vice Chairman Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:36 p.m., Chair/Mayor Cox adjourned the City Council to a Regular Meeting on October 9,
2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, stated that the Adjourned Regular Meeting of
October 4, 2007 had been cancelled, and adjourned the Redevelopment Agency to its Regular
Meeting of October 16, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Lori Anne Peoples, MMC, ~City Clerk
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