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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2008/03/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 11, 2008 6:00 P.M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: McCarm, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda (excused), Rindone (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Ann Moore, Interim City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . OATHS OF OFFICE Albert Sides to the Board of Appeals and Advisors Interim City Clerk Norris administered the oath of office to Mr. Sides, and Councilmember McCarm presented him with a certificate of appointment. . PRESENTATION BY CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR MEACHAM ON THE STATUS OF THE BAYFRONT ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE Assistant City Manager Tulloch and Director of Environmental Services Meacham presented a brief update on the Bayfront Energy Infrastructure, namely the removal of lattice towers north of J Street, relocation of the Bayfront Substation, and removal of the South Bay Power Plant. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 4) Items 3 and 4 were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by a member of the public and by Councilmember Ramirez respectively. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 19,2008. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. Page 1 - Council Minutes March 11, 2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2008-3105, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.25 - "RECYCLING", TO IMPLEMENT A CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLING PROGRAM (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) This ordinance is one component of the City of Chula Vista's Assembly Bill 939 Integrated Waste Management Plan to divert material from the landfill - converting waste to a resource. Adoption of the ordinance addresses the declining waste diversion by creating a program to recycle construction and demolition materials. This ordinance was introduced on March 4, 2008. (Public Works Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 3. Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 4. Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the balance of the Consent Calendar, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. with Deputy Mayor Rindone and Councilmember Castaneda absent. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT 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) B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DEVELOPMENT IMP ACT FEE REPORT 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, BP-5 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT 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, BP-4 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Page 2 - Council Minutes March II, 2008 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) D. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT 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) E. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT 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. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinances. Harold West spoke in opposition to the proposed Transport Development Impact Fee, stating it would negatively affect homeowners' ability to improve their homes. He suggested lower taxes and permit costs in old town, collecting taxes upon sale or after completion, and the possibility of a bond. He stated that the City needed to work harder to seek ways to encourage homeowners and business owners to improve their properties, not discourage them with increasing taxes and fees. Peter Watry, representing Crossroads II, spoke in support of the proposed ordinances, stating that the two principles they embody, simultaneous development of the private and public sector; and, when growth causes a needed increase in infrastructure, growth pays for the infrastructure, were as important for the west as for the east. Director of Engineering and General Services Griffin responded to questions and concerns of the speakers. Councilmember McCann stated he couId not support the item. He felt that the proposed fee increase would be a deterrent for business activity. It was the consensus of the Council to continue Item 3 to the Council Meeting of March 18, 2008. No action was taken. Page 3 - Council Minutes March 11, 2008 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 FOR PROJECTS OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THAT UTILIZE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDS All local agencies receiving federally assisted funds from the Federal Highway Administration are required to submit a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DB E) Program. The DBE Program is designed to allow contractors/consultants owned and controlled by minorities, women and other socially and economically disadvantaged persons to have the opportunity to bid and work on projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Councilmember Ramirez requested a report from staff in a year regarding the City's participation in accomplishing the goals of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to approve staff recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2008-067, heading read, text waived. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sandra Hodge, representing Alternative Education Robotics Program, recognized local student winners of the 2008 "All Star Robotics" competition, and the 2008 "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology" award to Eastlake High School. Manuel, a local student representing the Eastlake High School robotics team, announced that Eastlake High School was the winner of this year's "Rookie Inspiration" award, and that the team would be competing next in a national robotics event this year. Star Garcia, a local student, thanked the Mayor and Councilmembers for their support in the team's endeavor to win the "All Star Rookie" award in the regional competition, and announced that the team would be competing next in a national competition in Atlanta. Adrian Alonso, Eastlake High School student thanked the Mayor for recognizing and supporting the students. Tommy Stenvall, representing Amswede Recycling, stated that small businesses and trash companies were being charged more for waste disposal than Allied Waste, and he felt that this was a conflict of interest, since Allied is the dump operator. He suggested that the City look at including private business enterprises such as Amswede to keep recycling separate from the trash industry; otherwise, the conflict of interest would make it almost impossible to have a successful recycling program. Page 4 - Council Minutes March II, 2008 PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM (ESG), AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM As a Housing and Urban Development entitlement community, the City receives grant funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and the Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs. The funds are distributed among local non-profits, housing developers and City departments in order to provide decent housing, economic opportunities and suitable living environments for low-moderate income persons. Prior to distribution of the grant funds, the City must conduct a minimum of two public hearings to solicit public input on the community development and housing needs to establish funding priorities for the program year. This item was continued from the meeting of March 4, 2008. (Redevelopment and Housing Assistant Director) City Manager Garcia introduced the item and staff presented the Federal Grant Programs for 2008/2009. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. The following members of the public submitted request to speak cards in support of the item, but did not wish to speak: Janai Quintana, Lakeside resident, representing South Bay Adult Day Health Care Joe Zilvinskis, Chula Vista resident, representing Interfaith Shelter Network Margarita Hokovin, Bonita resident, representing Chula Vista Community Collaborative Jennette Lawrence, San Diego resident, representing Family Health Centers of San Diego Kathryn Lembo, San Diego resident, representing South Bay Community Services Lisa Kramer, representing Community AccesslCheneweth Foundation Donald Lynn, Chula Vista resident, representing Thursday's Meal Since there were no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Council accepted the report and no formal action was taken. At 7:14 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the City Council Meeting to convene the Special Meeting of the City Council. The Council Meeting reconvened at 7:16 p.m. with Mayor Cox, Councilmember McCann and Councilmember Ramirez present. OTHER BUSINESS 6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. Page 5 - Council Minutes March 11, 2008 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 7. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox extended an invitation to the community for the Mayor's State of the City address on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. She urged attendees to park in the parking structure behind Marie Callendars. Mayor Cox also recognized Boy Scout Troop 804, which was present at the meeting to earn their merit badge for Citizenship in the Community. Mayor Cox stated that a community meeting was scheduled for Saturday, March 15,2008, from 11 :00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Otay Recreation Center, with opportunities for those residents who reside south ofL Street and west ofI-805 to offer input on their vision for the community. 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Ramirez spoke with respect to the recent budget reductions that had resulted in the elimination of printing and distribution of recreation brochures, and replaced with online posting of the recreation programs. He suggested that a small number of brochures be printed and placed at the public library and recreation centers to accommodate residents who would not have access to a computer. Councilmember McCann thanked the community members who attended a recent community meeting at Arroyo Vista Elementary School to address assaults in the area. He also thanked Police Officers Captain Wedge, Sergeant Sallee, and Detective Picone, who provided information and safety tips to residents. He also recognized City Manager Garcia for his participation at the meeting. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session was cancelled and the following item was not discussed: 9. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 Title: City Attorney ADJOURNMENT At 7:22 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ~~/ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk ----. ~ . Page 6 - Council Minutes March 11, 2008 .~