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Home My WebLink About2008/02/12 Agenda ~Jf.t.. : """"1l_ _ -d ~~--~~ ......- - ~ Cheryl Cox, Mayor Rudy Ramirez, Councilmember David R. Garcia, City Manager John McCann, Councilmember Ann Moore, City Attorney Jerry R. Rindone, Councilmember Donna Norris, Interim City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Council member February 12, 2008 6:00P.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 Susan O'Shaughnessy to the Cultural Arts Committee Ricardo Balvaneda to the Design Review Committee Enrique Martinez to the Design Review Committee . Presentation by Dr. Dorothy York, President of H.E.A.R.T. (Help and Education for Animal Responsibility Team), of a check in the amount of $11,600 to the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility . Presentation by Planning and Building Director Sandoval of Western Chula Vista Revitalization, The Centennial Neighborhoods Partnership CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 5) 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. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM HEART IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,600 TO THE ANIMAL CARE FACILITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID DONATED FUNDS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Help and Education for Animal Responsibility Team of the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, better known as H.E.A.R.T., has received donations totaling $11,600 from various donors. The donors have specifically indicated the funds are to be used for construction costs and related medical equipment needed to create a treatment room at the Animal Care Facility. Adoption of the resolution accepts and appropriates the funds for construction costs and related treatment room medical equipment. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 2. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THREE QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S INTEREST IN THE ADJOINING PROPERTlliS PURSUANT TO A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT PARCEL MAP FOR SYCAMORE ESTATES, PARCEL MAP 20356 B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR SEWER PURPOSES LOCATED WITHIN LOTS 5 AND 6 OF MAP NO. 15566 OF SYCAMORE ESTATES AND PARCEL 4 OF PARCEL MAP 20356 THAT WAS GRANTED PER DOCUMENT RECORDED APRIL 22, 1966 AS FILE NO. 67889 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS A Sycamore Estates lot line adjustment project was previously approved by Council to realign the southerly portion of Sycamore Drive and relocate a cul-de-sac. Adoption of the resolutions approves the execution of three quitclaim deeds releasing the City's interest in excess property to the adjoining parcels as originally intended in the plan to relocate the cul-de-sac. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE EXISTING CITY INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer may annually present the City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or make any changes to the existing policy. The Investment Policy provides guidelines for the investment of idle funds and affords the City various investment opportunities, as long as the investment is deemed prudent and is allowable under current legislation of the State Government Code Section 53600 et. seq. The current Policy was adopted by Council on July 10,2007, and received the Certificate of Excellence Award from the Association of Public Treasurers United States and Canada in August 2007. Adoption of the resolution approves the amendment to the existing City Investment Policy and Guidelines to include an administrative reporting change and an addition to the list of authorized and suitable investments. (Finance Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Agenda hltD://www.chulavistaca.gov February 12, 2008 4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FROM CAMEO JANITORIAL SUPPLY, CORPORATE EXPRESS, PADRE JANITORIAL SUPPLY, AND W AXlE JANITORIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA BID 1-07/08 FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1,2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2008, WITH FIVE (5) ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND BY MUTUAL CONSENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2013 City of Chula Vista Request for Bid 01-07/08 was mailed to five vendors, advertised in the Star News and posted electronically on Planet Bids. Fifteen vendors responded. Samples for a majority of the products were reviewed and approved by the Custodial and Facility Manager. Adoption of the resolution awards the bid to four vendors and results in an annual savings to the City of$18,800. (Finance Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES FROM CORPORATE EXPRESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CONTRACT #519042 FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008, WITH FOUR (4) ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012 The County of San Diego has awarded a contract to Corporate Express for office supplies. The City of Chula Vista was named as a primary agency in the bid and therefore qualifies for all rights and privileges afforded the County. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the City to purchase office supplies from Corporate Express under the same terms as the County of San Diego, which on average has resulted in a 61.5% discount off list price for office supplies. (Finance Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Council on any subject matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. Page 3 - Council Agenda htto:/ Iwww.chulavistaca.gov February 12, 2008 ACTION ITEMS The ltem(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Council, and are 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. 6. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF OLEANDER AVENUE AND TAMARACK COURT AND STREET A request was received to install an all-way stop control at the intersection of Oleander Avenue and Tamarack Court. Staff performed an all-way stop control warrant study, per Council Policy No. 478-03, and presented a report to the Safety Conunission. Since the intersection did not meet the requirements warranting all-way stop control, staffs reconunendation was to deny the request. However, staff did reconunend the installation of stop signs for eastbound and westbound traffic on Tamarack Court/Street; complete with limit lines and "STOP" legends; red curb on Oleander Avenue, south of Tamarack Court/Street for a distance of25 feet, and red curb on the east side of Oleander Avenue, north of Tamarack Court for a distance of approximately 160 feet. The Safety Conunission agreed with the concerned residents present at the public hearing and voted to reconunend the requested all-way stop control at this intersection. In accordance with Council Policy No. 478-03, this item is forwarded to the City Council for its consideration. (Engineering and General Services) Staff reconunendation: Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO DENY THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF AN ALL- WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF OLEANDER AVENUE AND TAMARACK COURT/STREET AND AFFIRM THE DECISION OF THE CITY ENGINEER 7. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO INSTALL AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAKESHORE DRIVE AND HARTFORD STREET A request was received to install an all-way stop control at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Hartford Street. Staff performed an all-way stop control warrant study, per Council Policy No. 478-03, and presented a report to the Safety Conunission. Since the intersection did not meet the requirements warranting all-way stop control, staff s reconunendation was to deny the request. The Safety Commission agreed with the concerned residents present at the public hearing and voted to reconunend the requested all-way stop control at this intersection. In accordance with Council Policy No. 478-03, this item is forwarded to the City Council for its consideration. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staffreconunendation: Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO DENY THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF AN ALL- WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAKESHORE DRIVE AND HARTFORD STREET AND AFFIRM THE DECISION OF THE CITY ENGINEER Page 4 - Council Agenda htlP:/ /www.chulavistaca. gOY February 12, 2008 OTHER BUSINESS 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 9. MAYOR'S REPORTS 10. 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). 11. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Cable franchise for the right to operate and provide a cable television system within the City (pertaining to public rights-of-way throughout the City of Chula Vista, thereby creating possessory interests in real property pursuant to California Govermnent Code ~53066 and California Revenue and Taxation Code ~107.7). Agency negotiators: Scott Tulloch and Michael Meacham. Negotiating parties: City of Chula Vista; Ultronics, Inc. (Barbara Altbaum); Nexhorizon Communications (Kevin D. Smiley). Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment for franchise conveyance. 12. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Assessor No. 644070100 Negotiating Parties: Curt Noland, Jim Sandoval, Ann Moore Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 13. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Assessor No. 6440801000 Negotiating Parties: Rob Cameron, Jim Sandoval, Ann Moore ADJOURNMENT to the Regular Meeting of February 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Page 5 - Council Agenda httn:/lwww.chulavistaca. gOY February 12, 2008 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 6 - Council Agenda hllP://www.chulavistaca.gov February 12, 2008