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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2008/03/18 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 of Chula 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 Jolm 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 brief reception. Page 1 - Council Minutes March 18, 2008 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 I 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 Councilmember 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. Page 2 - Council Minutes March 18, 2008 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, INe. (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 2007/2008 TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE PROPOSITION IB FUNDS AND APPROPRIATING $3,662,769.41 IN PROPOSITION 1B FUNDS TO CIP STL335 (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) In order to appropriate and spend the City's share of Proposition I B 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 II, 2007, Council awarded the contract to Pal sons 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. Page 3 - COWlcil Minutes March 18. 2008 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 staff's 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-I7, 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) Page 4 - Council Minutes March 18, 2008 .~ 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 Council member 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-l 7, 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 Council member 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 ORA (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) Staffrecommendation: 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. Page 5 - Council Minutes March 18, 2008 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 werc 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 of the proposed section 2.25.050 (C) of the 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. Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staff's 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 confirmation 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. ACTION: 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 Page 6 - Council Minutes March 18, 2008 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 eminent 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 R~form 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) Page 7 - Council Minutes March 18, 2008 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 programming at six Chula 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. Councilmember 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. Councilmember 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 I. 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007 The City of Chula 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 staffs recommendation and offered to accept the report. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Parks Pemberton, Chula 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. Page 8 - Council Minutes March 18, 2008 ACTION ITEMS Mayor Cox announced that Item II A would be addressed separately from Item II B. 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 RELOCA TION, INST ALLA TION 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 IIA. 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 projects. 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. Page 9 - Council Minutes March 18, 2008 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 8 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. Page 10 - Council Minutes March 18, 2008 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) ACTION: ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution liB, heading read, text waived, R RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $13 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 CIVIC CENTER PROJECT IN AUGUST 2008, AND TO IMPLEMENT A FURNITURE INST ALLA TION 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 I I -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 CIVIC 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. Page II - Council Minutes March 18, 2008 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 13. MAYOR'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 Redevelopment Corporation, offered to set up a foundation for the Junior Theatre, and anyone interested in 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@ci.chula-vista.ca.us. He stated that the foundation would also be looking at possible collaboration with So~thwestern College and the YMCA. He stated that he recently attended a workshop on CO 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. Page 12 - Council Minutes March] 8, 2008 -" The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at ]0:27 p.m. CLOSED SESSION ]5. 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. ] 6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXIST]NG LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Doss. Angela v. City ofChula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. GIS28616 Deanna Morv. et a!. v. City of Chula Vista, et a!., United States District Court, Case No. 06 CV 1460 JAH(BLM) Deanna Mory, et a!. v. City of Chula Vista, et a!., 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. ~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk ~ Page 13 - Council Minutes March 18, 2008