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Home My WebLink About2007/12/12 RDA Agenda Packet I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the " , ~ ' ~ Office of the City Clerk and that I posted thi~ \ I ~ ent on the bulletin board according ~ tre~UIrements. ... ~-=:-- ::;:~ VJ;lfft1 Signed ~~ ~~~srA Cheryl Cox, Mayor/Chair Rudy Ramirez, Council/Agency Member David R. Garcia, City Manager/Executive Director John McCann, Council/Agency Member Ann Moore, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Jerry R. Rindone, Council/Agency Member Susan Bigelow, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Council/Agency Member December 18, 2007 6:00 P.M. (Immediately following the City Council Consent Calendar) Council Chambers City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Council/Agency Members Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor!Chair Cox CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 1) The Council/Agency will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendation(s) by one motion, without discussion, unless a Council/Agency Member, 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 jill 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. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2008 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM On December 6, 2007, the City CouncillRedevelopment Agency considered and approved amendments to Council Policy 300-01, "Organization and Procedures on Legislative Matters Affecting the City of Chula Vista." The Council/Agency also reviewed the proposed 2008 legislative Program and requested amendments to that document. This report reflects those amendments. (City Manager) Staff recommendation: Council! Agency adopt the resolution. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Agency on any subject matter within the Agency's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Agency from taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Agency may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. OTHER BUSINESS 2. CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR'S REPORTS 3. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS 4. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the City Council to the Regular Meeting of January 8, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and the Redevelopment Agency to their Regular Meeting of January 15,2007. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings and five days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the City Clerk for specific information at (619) 691-5041 or Telecommunications Devicesfor the Deaf(TDD) at (619) 585-5655. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired Page 2 - Jt. CounciVRDA Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.2ov December 18, 2007 CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ~I~ CIlY OF ~CHUlA VISTA DECEMBER 18, 2007, Item~ SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2008 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM GOVERNMENT RE~T NS LIAISONdl: (,1;-C/I'I(., CITY MANAGER ASSISTANT CITY ~GER S-;- ITEM TITLE: 4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO [!] BACKGROUND On December 6,2007 the City CouncillRedevelopment Agency considered and approved amendments to Council Policy 300-01, "Organization and Procedures on Legislative Matters Affecting the City of Chula Vista." The CounciVAgency Board also reviewed the proposed 2008 Legislative Program and requested amendments to that document. The amended document is attached for CounciV Agency adoption. 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. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not Applicable DISCUSSION At the City CouncillRedevelopment Agency workshop on December 6, 2007, the CounciVAgency requested various amendments to the Proposed 2008 Legislative Program. Those changes are reflected in Attachment 'A' , presented in strikeout/underline format. In addition, the Council! Agency Board directed staff and Advocation, Inc. to prepare and submit an analysis of the affects of internet-based cornmerce on sales tax revenues to local government. That analysis has begun and will be submitted the City CouncillRedevelopment Agency no later than February 26, 2008. ;--1 Item Finally, the Council/Agency requested a proposal from staff on a means by which the Council members may be kept more regularly informed of the status of those legislative measures or administrative actions that staff is tracking or on which the city has taken a position. Staff will present a monthly written update to the CounciI/ Agency Board that will include a brief description of each bill or administrative action being followed, the significance of the item, and what actions have been taken with respect to that item (letters, formal testimony, informal meetings with legislators, etc.). The first report will be submitted in February, 2008. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decisions contemplated by this action and determined that it is not site specific at this time, 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 direct fiscal impact associated with adoption of the Legislative Program. Success in obtaining state or federal earmarks for individual projects may result in the receipt of funds to the City, however those cannot be determined at this time. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A - 2008 Legislative Program Prepared by: Colleen M Carnevale, Government Relations Liaison, Office of the City Manager I" ;r ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM - 2008 ATTACHMENT A Obtain State, Federal funds and legislative support for: Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Implementing the City's adopted Bayfront Master Plan Decommissioning and dismantling the existing South Bay power plant as soon as possible Recruiting a University or other institution of higher learning Locating a National Energy Center - GTI project Completing critical transportation corridors (e.g. SR 905, SR 125, SR 11) Improving sidewalks and other infrastructure needs, especially in redevelopment project areas Constructing an additional border crossing at Otay Mesa Reconstructing Nature Center access road Providing illegal drug use prevention and intervention in a community-based setting Offering/ promoting recreational programs, particularly those focused on youth health & fitness to combat childhood obesity ---- ~ GROUP II - In addition to taking action to support measures that will implement items from Group I City will send letters of support/ opposition, direct lobb . st to rovide testimon Economic Develo ment Assist business attraction/ retention in Chula Vista Establish sustainable economic development with minimal im act to natural resources Ener Promote ener efficien Facilitate construction/implementation of energy efficient and alternative ener resources Provide local government control over the use of 'public ose oods' fees Retire and decommission older, more polluting power lants as soon as ossible Page 1 of5 Group II continucd Legislation to SUppclrt Lcgisl.ttion to Oppose Public Safety Reinstate the Federal COPS grant program Preemption oflocal public safety ordinances Give cities the power further to restrict prostitution Increase penalty for the manufacture, sale of illegal drugs Fund emergency preparedness measures, particularly those related to wildland fires. Toughen drunk driving and street racing laws and penalties Provide greater authority for police or other local agencies to control graffiti, curfews, juvenile crime and alcoholic beverage control. Public Works & Reduce municipal costs associated with Caltrans projects Transportation Allow local agencies flexibility in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide the greatest benefit to the disabled population, rather than committing scarce resources to achieving 2% maximum sidewalk and driveway slopes Revise speed limit laws to allow for radar enforcement of residential street speed limits at levels below the 85th percentile as determined by a traffic study Require Caltrans to allow cities an exemption from Caltrans' public work project requirements if that work is a result of improper maintenance on Caltrans' part, or - require Caltrans to pay for such additional work if it is ( included as part of a local agency's public works project '=> Amend PUC regulations to prohibit utilities from locating cables direcdy into concrete sidewalks, and require said cables to be placed 24" to 36" below sidewalks Link infrastructure and public facility funding grant criteria with cities that practice 'smart growth' planning Require public and private utilities to design, locate and screen utility cabinets, boxes, pedestals and backflow preventors adjacent to the public right-of-way in manner acceptable to municipal agencies. ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PROGRfu\f 2008 Page 4 of 5 Group II continucd LcgisLuiotl to Support Lcgisl.ltion to Oppose Redevelopment Increase funding for CDBG programs Shorten the duration of Redevelopment Project Area designations Preserve redevelopment agencies' powers to identify & address blight in the community, acquire & assembly land to eliminate physical and economic blight, issue debt to fund new & needed public improvements, amenities and revitalization Protect redevelopment agencies' ability to use enterprise zones to create! maintain employment bases in economically depressed or challenged areas GROUP III - In addition to taking action to support measures that will implement items from Group I City will send letters of support! opposition, direct lobb . st to rovide testimon Maintain (or make permanent) the Clean Water Act exem tion for the Point Loma Sewer Treatment Plant Fa":H1bll..:, Ji':'L:'.lfi~6 ~h.:. S..)~th BolJ P&.~H PL~:.l IL(pLL~U.l tL_ B~J fl~lLl tf~vl_l Ph.~:. Impose prevailing wage requirements on charter cities e t of Industrial Relations Impose additional requirements related to the Federal NPDES program (Dept of Water Resources, Regional Water uali Control Boards Increase the City of Chula Vista's Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation without reforming the RHNA rocess Cite airports that would adversely impact the Chula Vista area - \ -...i will monitor for ossible amendments that could merit takin formal Measures with indirect fiscal or 0 erational affect on Ci Measures carried by authors frequendy unreceptive to local overnment concerns Measures of concern to League of California Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, but not necessaril si . ficant to Chula Vista ADOPTED LEGISLA TNE PROGRAM 2008 Page 5 of 5 ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM - 2008 ATTACHMENT A Obtain State, Federal funds and legislative support for: Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Implementing the City's adopted Bayfront Master Plan Decommissioning: and dismantling the existing South Bay power plant as soon as possible Recruiting a University or other institution oflllgher learning Locating a National Energy Center - GTI project Completing critical transportation corridors (e.g. SR 905, SR 125, SR 11) Improving sidewalks and other infrastructure needs, especially in redevelopment project areas Constructing an additional border crossing at Otay Mesa Reconstructing Nature Center access road Providing illegal drug use prevention and intervention in a community-based setting Offering/promoting recreational programs, particularly those focused on youth health & fitness to combat childhood obesity GROUP II - In addition to taking action to support measures that will implement items from Group I. City will send letters of support/opposition, direct lobb . st to rovide testimon Economic Develo ment Assist business attraction/retention in Chula Vista Establish sustainable economic development with minimal im act to natural resources Ener Promote ener efficien Facilitate construction/implementation of energy efficient and alternative ener resources Provide local government control over the use of 'public ods' fees Retire and decommission older, more polluting power lants as soon as ossible Page 1 of5 Group II (continued) Lcgisl.ltlOll to Support LcgisLltiotl to Oppose Environmental Require an EIR for large projects/utility mergers Grant new leases for oil/gas development in state-owned Protection coastal waters off San Diego County Fund municipal habitat preservation, water conservation and recycling efforts Fiscal Support/Home Protect or enhance local government revenue resources Unfunded mandates Rule Provide grant distribution criteria that includes a 'per capita' component rather than relying solely on 'merit- Take away or redirect local government revenue resources based' programs Fund construction of needed infrastructure, parks, Limit cities' ability to impose franchise fees, taxes, etc. on libraries and other civic/public safety programs cable or satellite television or other telecommunication operations & services Exempt stormwater fees from the restrictions of Preclude cities from collecting Utility Users Tax, including Proposition 218 revenue on cellular or digital telephone use Ej.:p~~~J M~_ ~~L~ L~~ ~.l':''[' to hl_l_J_ lu~H ~L.:Ll .:,.:J~J, Repeal the Gas Tax exemption for local agencies , . . , General Government Abridge home rule authority, particularly as it pertains to land use planning Housing/Com Dev Assist first-time home buyers Preclude cities from implementing rent control measures Prevent the loss of affordable housing with assistance from federal or state funding - Encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution \ measures rather than cosdy / time consuming litigation in .4.: condominium and townhouse construction defect challenges Land Use Planning Promote 'smart growth' incentive programs, reward agencies that promote sustainable practices such as Site airports that would adversely impact Chula Vista energy conservation, renewable resources, green buildinl!S and the reduction of CO2 emissions Extend land use, conservation and growth management Introduce major changes to Building, Energy or policies of municipalities to the unincorporated tertitories Accessibility code requirements without sufficient time within their spheres of influence and resources for local government and industrY traininl?: ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 2008 Page 2 of 5 a Group II continucd LcgisLltiot1 to Support Lcgisl.ltion to Opposc Land Use Planning Require special districts and school districts to adopt (continued) facility master plans consistent with local government general plans and growth management plans, and to adopt five-year CIP / financing plans consistent with their facility master plans Streamline CEQA, establish categorical exemptions for projects promoting health, safety & welfare of the public Strengthen local governments' ability to require developers and subdividers to provide the on-site and off-site facilities and infrastructure needed by their proiects Library Fullv fund the California Public Library Fund Guarantee libraries the largest possible discount in rates for telecommunication services, internal connections and access to the Internet Preserve existing provisions that exempt libraries from having to act as censors of literature or information Parks & Recreation Provide funds to construct or renovate parks and recreation facilities in aging/underserved areas of the city Public Employer- Protect cities' right to establish conditions of Employee employment, including hours, wages, benefits, the meet- Mandated inclusion of local government employees in the Relations and-confer process, appeal procedures and management Social Security System rights Reform the California Workers' Compensation Program Mandated binding arbitration in public employee disputes to reduce public costs Maintain the employee's 'burden of proof related to all Prohibit employers from testing employees or applicants presumptive illnesses for illegal substances Public Liability Change the legal principle of 'joint and several liability' to protect cities against 'deep pocket' liability Reinforce public entity design and discretionary act immunity Minimize governmental exposure to frivolous lawsuits Improve liability protection for governmental agencies and their personnel --- - ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 2008 Page 3 of 5 - Group II continucd Lcgi~Lltion to Support LcgisLuion to Oppose Public Safety Reinstate the Federal COPS grant program Preemption oflocal public safety ordinances Give cities the power further to restrict prostitution Increase penaltv for the manufacture, sale of illegal drugs Fund emergency preparedness measures, particularly those related to wildland fires. Toughen drunk driving and srreet racing laws and penalties Provide greater authority for police or other local agencies to conrrol graffiti, curfews, juvenile crime and alcoholic beverage conrrol. Public Works & Reduce municipal costs associated with Calrrans projects Transportation Allow local agencies flexibility in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide the greatest benefit to the disabled population, rather than committing scarce resources to achieving 2% maximum sidewalk and driveway slopes Revise speed limit laws to allow for radar enforcement of residential srreet speed limits at levels below the 85'" percentile as determined by a rraffic study Require Calrrans to allow cities an exemption from Calrrans' public work project requirements if that work is a result of improper maintenance on Calrrans' part, or require Calrrans to pay for such additional work if it is included as part of a local agency's public works project I Amend ruc regulations to prohibit utilities from - locating cables direcdy into concrete sidewalks, and - require said cables to be placed 24" to 36" below sidewalks Link infrastructure and public facility funding grant criteria with cities that practice 'smart growth' planninl! Require public and private utilities to design, locate and screen utility cabinets, boxes, pedestals and backflow preventors adjacent to the public right-of-way in manner acceptable to municipal agencies. ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 2008 Page 4 of 5 Group II continucd LcgisLltion to Support LcgisI.ttiol1 to Oppose Redevelopment Increase funding for CDBG programs Shorten the duration of Redevelopment Project Area designations Preserve redevelopment agencies' powers to identify & address blight in the community, acquire & assembly land to eliminate physical and economic blight, issue debt to fund new & needed public improvements, amenities and revitalization Protect redevelopment agencies' ability to use enterprise zones to create/maintain employment bases in economically depressed or challenged areas GROUP III - In addition to taking action to support measures that will implement items from Group I City will send letters of support/opposition, direct lobb . st to rovide testtmon Maintain (or make permanent) the Clean Water Act exem tion for the Point Loma Sewer Treatment Plant F .l~Hil.lt~ J1~lH..IHli"~b lit'::' S..:)~~L IL J P..:).. ~1 PLlll Impose prevailing wage requirements on charter cities e t of IndusttiaI Relations Impose additional requirements related to the Federal NPDES program (Dept of Water Resources, Regional Water uali Control Boards Increase the City of Chula Vista's Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation without reforming the RHNA rocess Cite airports that would adversely impact the Chula Vista area IL.elLlL.::.nt tL~ H~][l~~ll tI.lJl.:..l 1'Lu - \ - Measures with indirect fiscal or 0 erational affect on Ci Measures carried by authors frequendy unreceptive to local overnment concerns Measures of concern to League of California Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, but not necessariI si . ficant to Chula Vista ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 2008 Page 5 of 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2007- RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007- JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2008 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM WHEREAS, Council Policy 300-01, adopted January 13, 1987, and amended on November 25, 2003, established the procedures and guidelines for the review oflegislative matters affecting the Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula Vista (Redevelopment Agency) and the City ofChula Vista; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Program represents the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council's position on items likely to be acted upon by the State Legislature, United States Congress, or various administrative agencies; and WHEREAS, by adopting a Legislative Program at the beginning of each two-year legislative session and amending it at mid-term, the Redevelopment Agency and the City of Chula Vista are able to take proactive roles in sponsoring, supporting, or opposing bills related to the City's various legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to adopt an updated 2008 Legislative Program to guide staff and the City's legislative consultant throughout the coming legislative session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista and City Council of the City of Chula Vista do hereby adopt the 2008 Legislative Program as set forth in Exhibit "A." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff and the Legislative Committee are hereby authorized to implement this program. Presented by Approved as to form by David R. Garcia City Manager '-Ih-.J ~ Ann Moore City Attorney H:\Allomey\Final Resos\2007\12 18 07 rda\#I_Legislative Program 2008_12-18-07.doc ///2