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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE, GROWTH
MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION, PLANNING COMMISSION,
REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, RESOURCE CONSERVATION
COMMISSION AND CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 15,2008
II :00 A.M.
A Special Meeting of the City Council, Design Review Committee, Growth Management
Oversight Commission, Planning Commission, Redevelopment Advisory Committee,
Resource Conservation Commission and Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation of the
City of Chula Vista was called to order at II :00 a.m. at the Otay Recreation Center, 3554
Main Street, Chula Vista, California.
A quorum of the City Council was present at 12:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Councilmembers: McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Attorney Shirey, Assistant City
Manager Tulloch
I. Southwest Chula Vista Community
The above Council, Committees, Commissions and Corporation have been invited to
attend the noticed public meeting to hear ideas from the public on their vision for
Southwest Chula Vista.
The meeting was held to solicit input only and no formal actions were taken.
The Councilmembers introduced themselves and welcomed everyone to provide input to
staff at the feedback stations, on their visions for Southwest Chula Vista.
Councilmember McCann left the meeting at I :00 p.m., and Mayor Cox left the meeting at
1:15 p.m., leaving no quorum ofthe City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
At 2:00 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meetings of the
respective legislative bodies.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 18,2008
6:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor
Cox
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Moore, Interim City Clerk Norris,
and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS BY DEPUTY MAYOR RINDONE AND
COUNCILMEMBER MCCANN
Councilmember McCann recognized and introduced the dignitaries present at the meeting, and
recognized the sponsors present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, LED BY JOHN WILLETT
Deputy Mayor Rindone introduced Commander John Willett, who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL BY MARINA INSERRA
Deputy Mayor Rindone introduced Marina Inserra, the 2008 Miss San Diego, who sang America
The Beautiful.
INVOCATION BY DEACON GREGORY S. SMYTH
Deputy Mayor Rindone introduced Deacon Smyth, who offered the Invocation.
INTRODUCTION OF MAYOR CHERYL COX BY EMILY COX
Emily Cox introduced Mayor Cox.
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS BY MAYOR CHERYL COX
Mayor Cox presented the City's State of the City address.
7:00 P.M. RECESS FOR RECEPTION
At 6:55 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the meeting for a briefreception.
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7:30 P.M. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting reconvened at 7:34 p.m., with all members present.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX OF A PROCLAMATION TO JOHN CLINGAN,
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CHULA VISTA BOYS
AND GIRLS CLUB, DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 30 THROUGH APRIL 5,
2008 AS "NATIONAL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Mr. Clingan. Mr.
Clingan then invited everyone to attend an open house event for the National Boys and Girls
Club on April 2, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., at 1301 Oleander Avenue in Chula Vista. He also
announced the Annual Boys and Girls Club fundraiser event, "Taste of Otay Ranch and Casino
Night", on September 13, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember McCann then recognized Lynn
France, President of the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club, for her contributions to
the organization.
· INTRODUCTION BY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING MANAGER MANDY
MILLS, OF THE MAAC PROJECT, "SENIORS ON BROADWAY" PROJECT, AND
AN A WARD TO THE CITY, BY PRESIDENT/CEO ANTONIO PIZANO AND
ARNULFO MANRIQUEZ, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Redevelopment and Housing Manager Mills introduced Mr. Pizano and Mr. Manriquez, who,
presented Mayor Cox with a plaque of the "Seniors on Broadway" project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 10)
Mayor Cox announced that Items 2, 3, 4, 8, and 9 would be removed from the Consent Calendar
for discussion by the public and Council.
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Memorandum from Councihnember Steve Castaneda requesting an excused
absence from the City Council Meeting of March 11,2008.
Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
B. Letter of resignation from Juan R. Celaya, member of the Human Relations
Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post
the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2. Items 2A through 2E were removed from the Consent Calendar.
3. Items 3A and 3B were removed from the Consent Calendar.
4. Items 4A and 4B were removed from the Consent Calendar.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-071, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE FINAL REPORT OF EXPENDITURES
FOR THE "CMP REHABILITATION PROJECT" (DRI79), AND RATIFYING THE
ACTIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND
GENERAL SERVICES MAKING AND EXECUTING A CONTRACT FOR
EMERGENCY REPAIRS WITH MJC CONSTRUCTION, INC. (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
In accordance with the emergency provisions of Section 1009 of the City Charter, City
staff contracted the services of MJC Construction, Inc. for the repair of two storm drain
facilities located along 30th Street at the intersections of "M" and "N" Avenue. The
repair was completed on February 7, 2008. (Engineering and General Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-072, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO SUBMIT CIP STL335
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FISCAL YEAR 200712008 TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE IN ORDER TO RECENE PROPOSITION IB FUNDS
AND APPROPRIATING $3,662,769.41 IN PROPOSITION IB FUNDS TO CIP
STL335 (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
In order to appropriate and spend the City's share of Proposition IB transportation
funding, the City is required by the California Department of Finance to have Council
approval for the appropriation of funds for a project permitted by this legislation.
(Engineering and General Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-073, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING PALSONS ELECTRICAL SERVICES' BID,
ACCEPTING THE SECOND LOWEST BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO
STARS ELECTRIC FOR THE "EUCALYPTUS PARK SECURITY LIGHTING (CIP
NO. PR-288) PROJECT"
On December 11, 2007, Council awarded the contract to Palsons Electrical Services, Inc.
The contractor was unable to obtain performance bonds for this project and therefore will
be rejected due to non-compliance. The contract will now be awarded to the second low
bidder, Stars Electric. (Engineering and General Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. Items 8A through 8D were removed from the Consent Calendar.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9. Item 9 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-078, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $335,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE
BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT'S BUDGET TO COVER ANTICIPATED COSTS AND EXPENSES
RELATED TO CURRENT PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS THROUGH THE END OF
THE FISCAL YEAR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
Annually, the City's budget includes funds to defend and to pay settlements on claims
against the City based on typical claims activity. Depending upon the number and the
complexity of claims received, the cost to defend or settle them may exceed the costs
anticipated during budget preparation, as is the case this fiscal year. Adoption of the
resolution appropriates the needed funds. (City Attorney, Human Resources Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the balance of
the Consent Calendar, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone
seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Ramirez stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 2B, due to the
proximity of his property to the project, Councilmember McCann stated he would be abstaining
from voting on Item 2C, due to the proximity of his property to the project, Councilmember
Castaneda stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 2D, due to the proximity of his
property to the project, and Deputy Mayor Rindone stated he would be abstaining from voting on
Item 2E, due to the proximity of his property to the project.
2. A. ORDINANCE NO. 2008-3106, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
REPORT (TF-358) PREPARED BY STAFF AND ESTABLISHING A WESTERN
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM TO MITIGATE
TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS WITHIN WESTERN CHULA VISTA EXCLUDING
PROJECTS - 1-5-17, STM-361, RAS-15, BP-5, 1-805, RAS-17, BP-4, BP-2, AND OR-4
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2008-3106, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-1, with
Councilmember McCann voting no.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2008-3107, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
REPORT (TF-358) PREPARED BY STAFF AND ESTABLISHING A WESTERN
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM TO MITIGATE
TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS WITHIN WESTERN CHULA VISTA INCLUDING
PROJECTS - 1-5-17, STM-361, RAS-15, AND BP-5 (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2008-3107, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-1-1, with
Councilmember McCann voting no, and Councilmember Ramirez abstaining.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2008-3108, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
REPORT (TF-358) PREPARED BY STAFF AND ESTABLISHING A WESTERN
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM TO MITIGATE
TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS WITHIN WESTERN CHULA VISTA INCLUDING
PROJECTS - 1-805-2, RAS-17, AND BP-4 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2008-3108, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember McCann abstaining.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 2008-3109, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
REPORT (TF-358) PREPARED BY STAFF AND ESTABLISHING A WESTERN
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM TO MITIGATE
TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS WITHIN WESTERN CHULA VISTA INCLUDING
PROJECT BP-2 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2008-3109, heading read, text waived.
Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 3-1-1, with
Councilmember McCann voting no, and Councilmember Castaneda abstaining.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 2008-3110, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
REPORT (TF-358) PREPARED BY STAFF AND ESTABLISHING A WESTERN
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM TO MITIGATE
TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS WITHIN WESTERN CHULA VISTA INCLUDING
PROJECT OR-4 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Adoption of the ordinances establishes a Western Transportation Development Impact
Fee program for Western Chula Vista to provide for future transportation facilities needs
and adequately mitigate impacts created by new development. These ordinances were
introduced on March 4, 2008, and second reading and adoption was continued from
March 11,2008. (Engineering and General Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinances.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No 2008-3110, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-1-1, with
Councilmember McCann voting no, and Deputy Mayor Rindone abstaining.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 2.25 TO THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO GENERAL RULES
GOVERNING THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (FIRST READING)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-068, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBERS 4880, 5654,
8149,9542,12112, AND 13906 AND CERTAIN COUNCIL POLICIES AND MINUTE
ACTIONS PERTAINING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A number of redundancies and inconsistencies were discovered in the rules governing the
City's boards and commissions. These rules are currently spread among the City Charter,
Municipal Code, Council Policy Manual, and Council minute actions. Adoption of the
ordinance and resolution is the first action needed to consolidate and clarify the general
operating procedures for the City's boards and commissions. (Interim City Clerk, Senior
Assistant City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading and adopt the
resolution.
Councilmember Ramirez suggested that the nomination and appointment process for the Charter
Review Commission and Growth Management Oversight Commission be conducted by the full
Council, and included as part ofthe proposed section 2.25.050 (C) ofthe Municipal Code.
Councilmember Castaneda suggested that Councilmembers be notified in advance of Council
meetings, of all Mayor-nominated Board and Commission positions.
Councilmember Ramirez suggested that commissioners be limited to serving on a single board or
committee at one time. Mayor Cox responded that although it was her current practice to ask
those applicants applying for multiple positions to choose their preferred commission, there were
a few commissioners currently serving on multiple boards or commissions. Councilmember
Ramirez requested that language be added to the General Rules to allow members serving on
multiple boards or commissions to transition out as their terms expire.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staffs recommendation, as
amended to direct the Legislative Subcommittee to work with the City Clerk to
include language in the General Rules specifying that members be limited to
serving on a single board or commission at one time; and offered to place the
ordinance on first reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2008-068, headings read,
text waived. Mayor Cox asked for confmnation from the City Attorney that the
modifications made could be brought back at second reading of the ordinance,
and did not require another first reading. City Attorney Moore provided
confirmation. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
Deputy Mayor Rindone asked that staff indicate the amended language in the ordinance when the
item is brought back to the Council for second reading.
4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-069, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA OPPOSING STATE PROPOSITION 98
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-070, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING STATE PROPOSITION 99
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
At the June 2008 election, voters will have the choice between two initiatives on the
controversial topic of eminent domain. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, the
California Farm Bureau Federation, and the California Alliance to Protect Private
Property Rights gathered signatures to place Proposition 98 on the ballot, which would
not only make major changes to the law of erninent domain, but also take on much
broader private property rights issues, including rent control, open-space conservation,
and local land use regulation. Proposition 98 closely resembles Proposition 90, which
failed in 2006. To provide voters a simpler and more straightforward alternative for
homeowner protection, the League of California Cities this year led the formation of
Eminent Domain Reform Now, a coalition working to support responsible eminent
domain reform. The coalition successfully qualified Proposition 99 for the June ballot.
Proposition 99, entitled the Homeowners Protection Act, would very simply prohibit
governments from taking an owner-occupied home to transfer it to a private party. This
is consistent with this City's historical policies on the use of eminent domain by the
Redevelopment Agency on properties that are both residentially zoned and used for
residential purposes. Adoption of the first resolution opposes Proposition 98, and the
second supports Proposition 99. (City Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
The following members of the public spoke in support of staffs recommendation:
Sandy Duncan, Chula Vista resident, representing Crossroads II.
Catherine Hill, Regional Public Affairs Manager, League of California Cities.
City Manager Garcia summarized the issues associated with State Proposition 98.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered
Resolution Nos. 2008-069 and 2008-070, headings read, text waived. Deputy
Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
8. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-074, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PROVISION OF
MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-075, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND HILLTOP MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR
THE PROVISION OF EXTENDED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM HOURS, AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET
BY APPROPRIATING $6,600 BASED ON UNANTICIPATED REVENUE (4/5THS
VOTE REQUIRED)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-076, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND CASTLE
PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE PROVISION OF EXTENDED AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAM HOURS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 RECREATION
DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $4,600 BASED ON
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-077, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND CHULA
VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE PROVISION OF BEFORE-SCHOOL AND
EXTENDED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM HOURS, AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2008 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $14,200 BASED ON UNANTICIPATED REVENUE (4/5THS
VOTE REQUIRED)
The Sweetwater Union High School District has awarded an $87,504 contract to the City
of Chula Vista for the provision of after-school progranuning at six ChuIa Vista Middle
Schools. Adoption of the resolutions approves Memorandums of Understanding between
the City and the schools and appropriates the funds. (Recreation Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Resolution
Nos. 2008-074, 2008-075, and 2008-076, headings read, text waived.
CounciImember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Resolution No.
2008-077, heading read, text waived. CounciImember McCann seconded the
motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining due to the
proximity of his residence to the property.
9. HOUSING ELEMENT REPORT FOR JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2007
The City of ChuIa Vista is required to prepare an annual report on the progress of the
implementation of the City's Housing Element. California Government Code Section
65400 requires the report include: (1) progress in meeting the regional housing needs; (2)
the effectiveness of the Housing Element in attainment of the community's housing goals
and objectives; and (3) progress toward mitigating governmental constraints identified in
the Housing Element. The report provides detailed information regarding the City's
housing activities from July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007. (Redevelopment and
Housing Assistant Director)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
Deputy Mayor Rindone asked for, and staff responded to, questions on the report cycle for the
City's Housing Element.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered to
accept the report. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried
5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Parks Pemberton, ChuIa Vista Resident, stated that Councilmembers were recusing themselves
too frequently from Council agenda items. He stated that there needed to be consistency with
green standards that should be applied citywide, not only between G Street and E Street.
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ACTION ITEMS
Mayor Cox announced that Item llA would be addressed separately from Item l1B.
11. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A FISCAL STRATEGY FOR
FUNDING OPERATING COSTS OF THE MT. SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY PARK
AND ALL SEASONS PARK, AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR OUTSTANDING AND
FUTURE STAFF TIME CHARGES AND CONTINGENCY UNTIL COMPLETION IN
AUGUST OF PHASE 3 OF THE CIVIC CENTER RENOVATIONS AND THE
RELOCATION, INSTALLATION AND PURCHASE OF FURNITURE THEREFOR
The City Council previously approved the Master Plans for Mt. San Miguel Community
Park, a 19-acre park, and All Seasons Park, a 7-acre park. The Council also approved
Design/Build agreements with Erickson Hall Construction, Inc. to design and construct
completed fully functional parks. Adoption of the first resolution establishes a fiscal
strategy for funding the operating costs of the parks. Additionally, the City Council
approved a Master Plan for the renovation of the Civic Center, a Design Build Agreement
with Highland Partnership, Inc., and the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of the
project along with an amendment to the GMP. The second resolution appropriates $1.3
million from the cash released from the reserve fund and authorizes those funds to be
used to reimburse the General Fund for all outstanding and future staff time charges,
establish and maintain project contingency until completion, and implement a furniture
installation plan that includes the relocation and installation of all salvageable existing
furniture stock and the purchase of new product as needed to complete the project.
(Engineering and General Services Director)
City Manager Garcia introduced Item llA. Engineering and General Services Director Griffin
then presented the capital improvement projects update for San Miguel Community Park, All
Seasons Park, and the Civic Center renovations.
Councilmember Ramirez recommended that staff work closely with the City's labor groups on
the bidding process for the proposed proj ects.
ACTION:
Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt Resolution No. 2008-079, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion.
A.
RESOLUTION NO, 2008-079, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A FISCAL STRATEGY FOR
FUNDING THE OPERATING COSTS OF MOUNT SAN MIGUEL PARK
AND ALL SEASONS PARK BY INCLUDING THOSE OPERATING COSTS
IN THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 BUDGET BALANCING
EFFORTS, AND BY DEVELOPING A MANAGED COMPETITION MODEL
TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FROM OUTSIDE FIRMS AS WELL AS CITY
DEPARTMENTS TO PERFORM PARK MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that although he could support the managed competition model,
and the different options to operate and maintain the park, he stated that a resolution was not
necessary, and that a report by staff on what was being proposed, was adequate.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone offered a substitute motion to accept the staff report, and
direct staff to look at the proposed alternatives and bring back a recommendation
upon completion of the study. Mayor Cox seconded the motion for purposes of
discussion.
The motion failed 1-4, with Mayor Cox, and Councilmembers McCann,
Castaneda and Ramirez opposed.
Councilmember McCann suggested consideration of solar panels for the proposed parks in order
to defray costs and to support green standards.
The original motion carried 4-1, with Deputy Mayor Rindone voting no.
At 9:11 p.m., Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that he would be abstaining from voting on Item
lIB, due to the proximity of his residence to the project. He then left the dais.
Engineering and General Services Director Griffin presented an update on the Phase 3 Civic
Center Renovations. Finance Director Kachadoorian then presented a follow-up of the existing
debt reserve.
Councilmember Castaneda stated he could not support the $750,000 funding for furnishings,
minus the $25,100, if the decision was made by Council to move the first wave of employees
into the building, and suggested an analysis by staff, of an inventory of existing office
furnishings and the transition of employees. Mayor Cox sug~ested, and Councilmember
Castaneda concurred, that the item be brought back at the April 8t or 15th Council Meeting to
address his concerns.
Councilmember Ramirez stated that his pnonty was to look at other capital improvement
projects in context with the Civic Center renovations. He stated that he would be interested in
seeing all potential capital improvement projects for the City, to weigh them against the Civic
Center renovations. He further stated that it would be his preference to occupy the building with
Human Resources staff, to move forward with the remainder of the Civic Center construction,
and await a report back from staff on the additional costs to maintain staff in the temporary
trailers.
Mayor Cox was opposed to leaving employees in trailers, and moving only some staff to the new
building, particularly since the proposed funds were specifically allocated for the Civic Center
renovations. She proposed that staff come back with the information requested by Council, at
the April 8th or 15th meeting. She stated that it was important to complete the project, place
employees on a single campus, and move forward and focus on City business.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION:
B.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution lIB, heading read, text waived.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROPRIATING $1.3 MILLION FROM THE CASH RELEASED FROM
THE RESERVE FUND AND AUTHORIZING THOSE FUNDS TO BE
UTILIZED TO REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND FOR ALL
OUTSTANDING AND FUTURE STAFF TIME CHARGES, TO ESTABLISH
AND MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT PROJECT CONTINGENCY UNTIL
COMPLETION OF THE ClYIC CENTER PROJECT IN AUGUST 2008, AND
TO IMPLEMENT A FURNITURE INSTALLATION PLAN FOR THE
FORMER POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING THAT INCLUDES THE
RELOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF ALL SALVAGEABLE EXISTING
FURNITURE STOCK WITHIN THE CITY AND THE PURCHASE OF NEW
PRODUCT AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2008-080 as amended to include
Option 2 on page 11-4 of the staff report to utilize existing furniture stock to move
the Human Resources Department into the new building as soon as it is available.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-080, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $250,000 FROM THE
CASH RELEASED FROM THE RESERVE FUND AND AUTHORIZING
THOSE FUNDS TO BE UTILIZED TO REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND
FOR ALL OUTSTANDING AND FUTURE STAFF TIME CHARGES FOR
THE ClYIC CENTER PROJECT
Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy
Mayor Rindone abstaining.
Mayor Cox suggested that staff come back to the Council in the first or second week of April
with further detailed information about the fiscal consequences of not implementing the second
portion of the proposed resolution.
Councilmember McCann suggested that staff look at options for the cost of used furnishings.
Engineering and General Services Director Griffin responded that staff would look at every
option possible.
Deputy Mayor Rindone returned to the dais at 10:13 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
13. MA YOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox reminded the public that there would be no Council Meeting on March 25, 2008.
The next Council Meeting was scheduled for April I, 2008, at 4:00 p.m., followed by a Council
Budget Workshop scheduled for April 3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers. She
announced the recent grand opening of two local businesses, an optometrist in San Miguel Ranch
and Frida Restaurant. She also publicly thanked the Office of Communications staff for their
assistance with the recent State of the City address.
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez referenced an item from the Police Department's weekly activity
summary, and commended Police Officers Grippo and McKaig, who performed CPR on a child
who had stopped breathing. He referenced a memorandum he received on the update and status
of the Fire Department contract dispatch services between the City of Chula Vista and City of
San Diego, noting the great work of all involved with the transition that resulted in significant
budget savings to the City Of Chula Vista. He then spoke about the impacts of the budget
reductions resulting in cancellation of the annual "Taste of the Arts" festival. He suggested that
rather than cancel the event, that the City Manager and Council support scaling down the event
and seeking creative ways to make the event come together.
Councilmember Castaneda spoke about a recent trip he made to Sacramento as part of a
statewide commission on childhood obesity, and stated that the City continued to be a leader in
cutting edge strategies and policies on childhood obesity, including the Southwest community
plan for a healthier and more active community. He thanked City Manager Garcia and Police
Chief Emerson for their participation at a recent Public Safety Committee meeting to talk to
residents about police staffing, particularly in the eastern sector. Councilmember Castaneda
stated that he also attended a community meeting hosted by Councilmember McCann for
Eastlake residents to hear about what was being done about the recent assaults in the area. He
announced the upcoming Drop Hammer dedication on March 27, 2008 in Memorial Park. He
then congratulated the City employees recently recognized for their 10 years of service. He
wished everyone a happy Easter.
Councilmember McCann announced the Drop Hammer dedication scheduled for March 27,2008
in Memorial Park. He also wished everyone a happy and safe Easter.
Deputy Mayor Rindone congratulated the Sweetwater Union High School District Alternative
Education Program on their successful "Rookie of the Year" award, and upcoming trip to Atlanta
for the next level of the robotics competition. He also recognized Eastlake High School as
recipients of the recent "Inspiration Award." He thanked Will Neblett, Executive Director, San
Diego Junior Theatre, for his excellent presentation at the first Friday breakfast on options for
retaining the San Diego Junior Theatre in Chula Vista. He added that Chris Lewis, Chairman,
Chula Vista Redevelol?ment Corporation, offered to set up a foundation for the Junior Theatre,
and anyone interested III providing donations could contact Deputy Mayor Rindone or the Junior
Theatre. Additionally, anyone interested in volunteering for the Arts Foundation Board, could
contact Deputy Mayor Rindone bye-mail atirindone(a)ci.chula-vista.ca.us. He stated that the
foundation would also be looking at possible collaboration with Southwestern College and the
YMCA. He stated that he recently attended a workshop on C02 reduction, reporting that
scientists had found a positive correlation between greenhouse gasses and global climate change,
and he would be providing a presentation to Council on the issue at a future meeting. He
attended the recent 10-year employee service awards and thanked staff for their service. He also
attended the grand opening of the Chula Vista Little League baseball season and thanked Manny
Brown and members of the Little League for their participation. He then gave his appreciation to
staff for their outreach at the Southwest community event last Saturday.
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The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 10:27 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
15. 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
No reportable action was taken on this item.
16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Doss, Angela v. City of Chu1a Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. GIS28616
Deanna Morv. et aL v. City of Chula Vista. et aI., United States District Court, Case No.
06 CV 1460 JAH(BLM)
Deanna Morv. et aL v. City of Chula Vista.. et aI., United States District Court, Case No.
07-CV-0462 JLS (BLM)
No reportable action was taken on this item.
17. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Attorney
This item was not discussed and no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:50 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of April 1,2008 at
4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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