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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2007/06/19 CC/HA 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 RIND ONE 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. Page 1 - Council/Redevelopmenl AgencylHousing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2007 and the Special Meeting of April 26, 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 I THROUGH 11, 14, 15, 17, 18,20,23,24,26,31 AND 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I, BAY BOULEVARD, AND TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I (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 Page 2 - Council/Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 nJ CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 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 emulsiqn aggregate slurry, on various streets throughout the City. The California Integratbd Waste Management Board has requested that the City conduct an investigation to deterj:nine the viability of using rubberized slurry seals versus conventional slurry seals as a preventative maintenance strategy. Adoption of the resolution approves an agreem~nt for the funding of the study; the City would receive $30,000 from the Califontia Integrated Waste Management Board upon satisfactory completion of the agreem~nt. (General Services Director) Staffretommendation: 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. Page 3 - Council/Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 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 Page 4 - CouncillRedevelopment AgencylHousing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 , ________-----1 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 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 fire 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 staffing 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. Page 5 - Council/Redeve1opment AgencylHousing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (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 ofthe 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 staffto 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 I, 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. Page 6 - Council/Redevelopment AgencylHousing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 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 7I, Councilmember Castaneda. With respect to Item 7H, City Attorney Moore reported that Agencymembers McCann, Ramirez, and Rindone owned properties within the stated merged proj ect 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 first 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 GG 139, GG166, GGl67, GG198, GG300, 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 Page 7 - Council/Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) ACTION: ACTION: ACTION: ACTION: 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, GG166, G0167, GG198, 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: Page 8 - CouncillRedevelopment AgencylHousing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 _J PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) ACTION: ACTION: ACTION: 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 Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1-1, with Councilmember 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.) Page 9 - Council/Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 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: ACTION: ACTION: ACTION: ACTION: 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: 1. 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. Page 10 - Council/Redevelopment AgencylHousing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 --1 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 MANAGER/DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. Page 11 - CounciVRedevelopment AgencylHousing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 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 20 I 0 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. Page 12 - Council/Redevelopment AgencylHousing Authority Minutes June 19,2007 ~ 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 financial 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 commission 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 Commission 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 I I. 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 I I :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. ~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk ---- Page 13 - Council/Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Minutes June 19,2007