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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/07/15 Item 1 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA May 27, 2008 6:00 P.M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council members: Castaneda (arrived at 6:02 p.m.), McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, Senior Assistant City Attorney Miesfeld, Interim City Clerk Norris, and Records Manager Pharis PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DA Y Deputy Mayor Rindone spoke about challenges related to retaining the San Diego Junior Theatre in Chula Vista. He then introduced Mr. Chris Lewis, who announced a proposed interim re- location of the theatre, to the Chula Vista Women's Club on G Street, and plans to raise funds for a permanent relocation to the Gateway Building. He stated that the. first board meeting was scheduled for June 12, 2008. Will Neblitt recognized the community for its leadership and work towards retaining the theatre in Chula Vista, and he thanked Deputy Mayor Rindone and Mr. Lewis for their efforts. Deputy Mayor Rindone spoke about potential partnerships with Southwestern College, the YMCA, and invitations to the elementary and high school districts. He stated that anyone interested in participating in the foundation, could contact him or Mr. Lewis. Additionally, he announced that the Board would be meeting the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, conunencing July 11,2008. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 4) Councilmember McCann stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 2. 1. APPROV AL OF MINUTES of April 15,2008. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 3113, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMt"vIENDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION AS DESIGNATED ON MAPS MA..INTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Page 1 - Council Minutes lA-I May 27, 2008 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Pursuant to Government Code Section 51179, the City must designate by ordinance, very high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection. The City received the Director's recommendations and a map identifying very high fire hazard severity zones within Chula Vista. Adoption of the ordinance designates these zones as required by State law. This ordinance was introduced on May 20, 2008. (Planning and Building Director/Interim Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3114, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.23, SECTIONS 9.23.010 THROUGH 9.23.060 TO PROHIBIT THE SALE AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF NOVELTY LIGHTERS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) The City must continue to address our nation's fire problem. A ban on the sale of novelty lighters will produce an immediate measurable effect in the reduction of property loss caused by fires, deaths, and injuries - especially to children. A "Nationwide Call to Action" began years ago and must carryon today. In 2006, the National Fire Protection Association published that 1,642,500 tires were reported in the United States, up 3% from 2005; that equated to 3,245 civilian fire deaths, 16,400 civilian fire injuries, $11.3 billion in property damage, and 89 firefighter deaths. Adoption of the ordinance will assist in the reduction of fire incidents within our City. This ordinance was introduced on May 20, 2008. (Interim Fire Chief). Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-132, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF AN ADDITIONAL $195,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE IN THE CITY'S HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDS, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LANDINGS LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND CIC LANDINGS, L.P. INCREASING THE LOAN AMOUNT BY $180,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LANDINGS LOAN AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY LOAN DOCUMENTS TO PROVIDE THE ADDITIONAL FINANCLA.L ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE LANDINGS APARTMENTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) On August 7, 2007, the City of Chula Vista and CIC Landings, L.P. (CIC) entered into a Loan Agreement to provide $920,000 from the City's Investment Partnership Program (HOME) to assist in the construction of a 92-unit low-income apartment development, known as the Landings within the Winding Walk master planned community. To achieve compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, CIC is requesting an additional $180,000. Staff is also requesting an additional $15,000 to fund City costs related to loan underwriting, legal services, and environmental review. The total proposed City contribution to the Landings project is $1,155,000, which includes a $1, I 00,000 loan to CIC and $55,000 for City costs. (Assistant Director of Redevelopment and Housing) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Minutes /f]~ d~ May 27, 2008 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 5-0, except Item 2, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember McCann abstaining. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jack Stanely, Chula Vista resident, spoke about the City's code enforcement actions in the southwestern region of the City. He stated that the current code enforcement policy created ill will, not goodwill, and he invited the City to participate in a dialogue to seek a goodwill resolution. Jose Preciado, Chula Vista resident, representing the South Bay Forum, suggested the Council create a comprehensive energy plan that would benefit the citizens of Chula Vista. The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed expansion of the MMC Peaker Power Plant: Hugo Salazar, representing Environmental Health Coalition Javier Morena, Chula Vista resident Juan Ramos, Chula Vista resident Carina Lopez, Chula Vista resident C. Serrano, Chula Vista resident Carolina Ramos, Chula Vista resident Adela Garcia, Chula Vista resident Leo Miras, representing Environmental Health Coalition Diana Vera, Chula Vista resident, representing members of Neighborhood on Ancurza Way Carlos Lopez, Chula Vista resident Jaime Cueva, Chula Vista resident, representing the Environmental Health Coalition Margaret Tuite, Chula Vista resident Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, representing Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association Ed Herrera, Chula Vista resident, representing Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association Josie Calderon, Bonita resident, spoke of the potential opportunity to upgrade the Peaker Power Plant to make it more efficient, and to work together to create a mitigation package to benefit the area. Parks Pemberton, Chula Vista resident, spoke about Memorial Day and cited a recent press release by the U.S. President. He spoke in support of Proposition E. Page 3 - Council Minutes /A~3 May 27, 2008 DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Nathan Moeder, San Diego resident, spoke with respect to the Gateway project stating that it was a classic example of how redevelopment was supposed to work. He spoke about the benefits of tax increment financing for the City. Don Kramer, San Diego resident, representing Gateway, read a letter for the record to City Manager Garcia regarding the Gateway project. He spoke of the many benefits the project had provided for the community including jobs, office space, parking, and tax increment. Jackie Lancaster, Chula Vista resident, spoke with respect to the Council Agenda Items 13 and 14, stating that the offenses warranted dismissal, and she asked that the laws be enforced. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING IRREGULARITIES FOR BID RECEIVED FOR THE EASTLAKE P ARKW A Y SEWER CONNECTION PROJECT (KY -709) PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1009 This project involves the installation of approximately 350 lineal feet of 12-inch sewer pipe by means of tunneling under several large diameter water aqueducts and other utilities. This project will connect a gravity sewer that serves a substantial portion of the Eastlake Greens development to the Poggi Canyon Trunk Sewer, which, in turn, will allow the temporary Eastlake Parkway Sewage Lift Station to be decommissioned and removed upon completion of the gravity connection. (Engineering and General Services Director) Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2008- 133, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2008-133, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING IRREGULARITIES, ACCEPTING BIDS, AND A W AROING THE CONTRACT FOR THE EASTLAKE PARKWA Y SEWER CONNECTION PROJECT (KY-709) TO TC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $569,977 AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT (3/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ACTION ITEMS 6. CONSIDERi\TION OF THE ADOPTION OF A COUNCIL POLICY ESTABLISHING A SELF-IMPOSED RESTRi\INT BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON COMMUNICATIONS WITH PRINCIPALS OR AGENTS OF SIGNIFICANT AND COMPLEX PROJECTS Page 4 - Council Minutes /lJ--Lf May 27, 2008 DRUT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) On occasion, the City is involved in sensitive discussions and negotiations on important projects. The unauthorized release of sensitive, partial or incorrect infoffi1ation may jeopardize the outcome of those talks and negotiations. Adoption of the proposed policy will provide the City Council with a protocol for self-imposed restraint regarding sensitive discussions and negotiations with principals on significant and complex projects. (City Manager) City Manager Garcia stated that the proposed policy was a result of a City Council refcITal, requesting that as a partner in the Gaylord project, the City consider a policy similar to one adopted by the Port District. Councilmember Castaneda commented that the proposed policy was excessive, and that he was more interested in understanding how the policy established by the Port affected or protected the process with Gaylord. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to table Item 6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A COUNCIL POLICY OF SELF-IMPOSED RESTRAINT BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON COMMUNICATIONS Wm-f PRINCIP ALS OR AGENTS OF SIGNIFICANT AND COMPLEX PROJECTS Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion. Mayor Cox suggested an informal request to Port Commissioner Najera, requesting clarification on what the Port District Policy meant to them. It was the consensus of the Council to table Item 6. OTHER BUSINESS 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Garcia spoke with respect to the proposed Fiscal Year 2008/2009 budget, stating that the proposed budget was balanced, and would be considered at the second Council Meeting in June. 8. MA YOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox announced the recent local openings of the Brigantine Restaurant, H & M Clothing, Best Buy, and DSW Shoe Warehouse. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Ramirez spoke about a meeting with a constituent who reported fraudulent activities against him. Councilmember Ramirez stated that he and the constituent had submitted a report on the matter to the Police Department. Since that time, Councilmember Ramirez reported that a group of perpetrators were apprehended and were facing charges for fraudulent activities regarding home foreclosures. He thanked the constituent who made initial contact with him on the issue, and also thanked the Police Department for its efforts. Page 5 - Council Minutes ',(J C /rr7 May 27, 2008 DRAFT COUNCIL COMMENTS (Continued) Councilmember Castaneda reminded everyone to vote on Election Day, June 3, 2008. He also congratulated the recent Southwestern College graduates. With respect to Memorial Day, he reminded everyone to keep those who gave their lives to the country in their thoughts. He announced that the Public Safety Subcommittee meeting was scheduled for May 28, 2008,10:00 a.m., at Chula Vista Police Department Community Room. Deputy Mayor Rindone spoke of the importance of the presence of School Resource Officers at schools and was pleased to know that the program would continue. He commented on Memorial Day services that honored the fallen men and women who had made the ultimate sacrifice. Councilmember McCann congratulated the graduates of Southwestern College, and he thanked the Fleet Reserve Association for the Memorial Day ceremony. The Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:51 p.m. CLOSED SESSION 10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) Three (3) cases No reportable action was taken on this item. 11. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 City Attorney No reportable action was taken on this item. 12. CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 City Negotiators: City Council and City Attorney This item was not discussed. CLOSED SESSION (Continued) 13. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 No reportable action was taken on this item. 14. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 Title: City Manager No. reportable action was taken on this item. Page 6 - Council Minutes I 1/7,...(;; 11/ I May 27, 2008 DRAFT ADJOURJ'JMENT At 10:55 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of June 3, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. J~ ~)dd/ Donna Norris, Interim City Clerk Page 7 - Council Minutes /H-I May 27, 2008 DRAFT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 3, 2008 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency, and a Special Meeting of the Public Financing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:01p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council/Agency/Authority Members: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: Council/Agency Authority Members: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Garcia, City Attorney/Agency Counsel 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 - City Council · INTRODUCTION BY ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR JACK GRIFFIN, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, LETICIA "LETTY" CONWAY, LEAD CUSTODIAN, GENERA.L SERVICES Engineering and General Services Director Griffin introduced employee of the month, Letty Conway. Mayor Cox then read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Letty. . PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX TO RETIRING CITY ATTORNEY ANN MOORE The Councilmembers recognized and thanked City Attorney Moore for her years of service to the City. Mayor Cox then presented her with a photographic image of Chula Vista City Hall. . PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX TO RETIRING PLANNING AND BUILDING DIRECTOR JIM SANDOVAL Mayor Cox spoke on behalf of the City Council and thanked Mr. Sandoval for his service to the City. She then presented him with a photographic image of Chula Vista City Hall. . PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX TO RETIRING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DAVE BYERS Mayor Cox spoke on behalf of the City Council, thanking Mr. Byers for his 32 years of service to the City. She then presented him with a photographic image of Chula Vista City Hall. Page 1 - CouncillRDA/PFA Minutes / 13~ ( June 3. 2008 DRAFT SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - City Council (Continued) . PRESENTATION TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 BY STEVE MIESEN OF THE CHULA VISTA ROTARY CLUB FOR THE MEMORIAL BOWL RENOVATION Mayor Cox recognized Steve Miesen, who presented a $20,000 check to the City. Councilmember McCann accepted it on behalf of the Council. Mr. Miesen also presented each Councilmember with a token to recognize the upcoming Wine Taste Chula Vista event scheduled for September 20, 2008 at the Otay Ranch Shopping Center, and he encouraged everyone to attend the event. . PRESENTATION OF GAYLE MCCANDLlSS ART AWARDS BY TODD VOORHEES, CHAIR OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION TO OFELIA ALVARADO (BRAVO AWARD); JOSEPH SANCHEZ, NATHAN SUSLOVIC, GLORIA CASILLAS, ARTHUR ARMENTA IV, RICHARD ARMEZOLA, MONICA VILLEGAS AND NICOLE ROSE DUMAS (RISING STAR AWARDS) Mr. Voorhees, Chairperson for the Cultural Arts Commission, thanked the Council for its support of the Commission. He then introduced the recipients of the Gayle McCandliss Rising Star Awards and presented them each with a $300 check. Councilmembers Castaneda and Ramirez then presented each of the students with a certificate of recognition. Mr. Voorhees then introduced Ofelia Alvarado, recipient of the Gayle McCandliss Bravo Award for exceptional community service. Gloria Galbreth, Chairperson for the Chula Vista Art Guild, talked about Ofelia's many accomplishments and service in the community. Council members Castaneda and Ramirez then presented Ofelia with a certificate of recognition. Deputy Mayor Rindone spoke about the legacy of fomler Mayor Gayle McCandliss, and the difference she made in the community. He also stated that he had represented the Council in the presentation of a mural named, "Rhapsody In Blue," at the School of Creative and Performing Arts. He then asked Commissioner Ron Bolles to present a plaque, commemorating the mural as the 89th public art piece in the City, and thanked Mr. Bolles for his 36 years of community service in the arts. Mr. Bolles talked about the mural's artist, Karen Maness, and then presented the plaque to the Mayor and Council. . PRESENTATION BY DAN MCALLISTER, SAN DIEGO COUNTY TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR, REGARDING PROPERTY TAX UPDATES Mr. McAllister gave an update on San Diego County property taxes, and asked that anyone with questions about their tax bill, to contact the County at ] -877-829-4732. He also spoke about the Local Banking Initiative to invest monies with local banks, with the intent to reinvest dollars in the community. He reported that since April 2006, $100 million dollars had been invested through local banks in the San Diego region. CONSENT CALENDAR - City Council (Items 1 through 6) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-134, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DIRECTING REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Page 2 - Council/RDAfPF A Minutes ,! Y? -'---j / f-:~)" (7- June 3, 2008 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR - City Council (Continued) Adoption of the resolution directs the City Attorney and City Clerk to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code to determine whether or not amendments are needed and to submit a notice to the Council prior to October I, 2008, indicating either that amendments are required or that no amendments are necessary (City Attorney/Interim City Clerk) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-135, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BlDS AND A WARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "MONTEVALLE PARK FIRE REPAIR PROJECT (eLP NO. MTVPR08)" TO RMV CONSTRUCTION, INe. IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,961.78 AND APPROPR1A TING FUNDS WHICH WILL BE REIMBURSED THROUGH THE INSURANCE RECOVERY PROCESS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) In July 2007 vandals set fire to, and completely destroyed, two City vehicles, two pieces of park maintenance equipment and did an estimated $100,000 worth of damage to the Montevalle Park facility storage building, its contents, security fencing and concrete slab. An informal bid attempted to bring qualified companies; however, only one qualified bid was received. In order to branch out and attract more companies, the formal bidding process was utilized. Adoption of the resolution awards the bid to RMV Construction, Inc. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-136, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 Article XIIIB of the California Constitution, approved by the voters in 1979 and commonly referred to as the Gann Initiative, requires each local government to establish an appropriations limit by resolution each year. The purpose of the limit is to restrict spending of certain types of revenues to a level predicated on a base year amount increased annually by an inflation factor. Adoption of the resolution establishes the limit at $607,303,566 for Fiscal Year 2008/2009. (Finance Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-137, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND TRlST AR RISK MANAGEMENT FOR THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS The City has exhausted its five one-year contract extensions included in the existing contract for third-party administration of its workers' compensation claims. Due to the cost, financial and operational, of changing vendors at this time it is recommended that it is in the best interest of the City that the competitive bid process for this contract be deferred for one year and that the existing contract be extended to cover that period. (Human Resources Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council/RDAIPF A Minutes I -..7 ,r7 I (/"i-:::..? l ~-~/ June 3, 2008 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR - City Council (Continued) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-138, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CREATION OF A PROFESSIONAL UNIT On June 5, 2007 the Council approved the results of the Middle Management classification study, which was the last phase of the on-going project that reviewed all classified positions throughout the City. Now that the study is completed, one of the findings was the need to separate the Middle Managers into two distinct groups, Middle Managers and Professionals based on the level of overall management and administrative responsibilities of each position. (Human Resources Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-139, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $83,219 FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Police Department and South Bay Community Services have been working in partnership for the past eleven years providing domestic violence services to the community. Adoption of this resolution will accept a grant from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for Domestic Violence Response Team services and approve a contractual agreement with South Bay Community Services to provide services for domestic violence cases. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: COLillcil adopt the resolution. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read', text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS - City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority Jackie Lancaster, Chula Vista resident, read a poem in honor of Election Day. Page 4 - Council/RDAlPF A Minutes / ;:? . L.L r:.)'" ! June 3, 2008 DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS - City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Public Financing Authority (Continued) Greg Mattson, San Diego resident, representing the Third Avenue Village Association (TA V A), introduced T A VA's new Executive Director, Steve Eastis. Mr. Eastis stated that he looked forward to a working partnership with the City, and he encouraged the public to access the TA VA website for information on upcoming activities in the City. ACTION ITEMS - City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority 7. CONSIDERATlON OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REFUNDING OF THE 2000 TAX ALLOCA nON BONDS As part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 budget balancing process, the Finance Department has been exploring various debt-refunding options, which would generate cash flow savings to the General Fund. With the assistance of Harrell & Co. and EJ. De La Rosa, the following debt refunding option was identified and presented to the City Council on January 22, 2008. (Finance Director) With respect to Items 7A through E, City Attorney Moore explained that certain Council/Agency/Authority members had identified conflicts of interest with respect to the proposed resolutions, and due to these conflicts of interest, a quorum of members without conflicts could not be convened, making it legally impossible for a decision to be made without the participation of some of the disqualified members. Therefore, in order to detern1ine which members would participate in the decisions for these items, names would be randomly selected from among the disqualified members. The Council called upon a member of the audience, Lourdes Valdez, who drew the' following names of City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority Members to participate in taking action on the items as follows: Item 7 A - Members Rindone, McCann, Ramirez Item 7B - Members Ramirez and McCann Item 7C & D - Members Castaneda and Ramirez Item 7E - Members Rindone, McCaIill, Ramirez With respect to Item 7A, Councilmember Castaneda recused himself, due to a conflict of interest, and left the dais at 5 :24 p.m. Finance Director Kachadoorian presented the debt refunding options. Councilmember Ramirez asked staff to come back with information about whether or not any projects had been assigned to the $300,000 federal grant funding received by the City. ACTION: Agencymember McCann moved to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2008-1994, heading read, text waived: Page 5 - CouncillRDAIPF A Minutes /13-5 June 3, 2008 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS - City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority (Continued) A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-1994, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE fNTENT TO REFUND THE 2000 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $24 MILLION PRINCIPAL AMOUNT 2008 TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; APPROVING DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTIONS AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Agencymember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Agencymember Castaneda abstaining. Council/Agency/Authorityme111Oer Castaneda returned to the dais at 5:37 p.m., and Council/Agency/ Authoritymember Rindone left the dais at this time, due to a conflict of interest on Item 7B. Discussion ensued between staff and Agencymember Castaneda regarding the selection process undertaken for the selection of bond underwriting agents for the City. At 5:46 p.m., Mayor Cox announced a brief recess of the Council/Agency/Authority Meeting. The meeting reconvened at 6:06 p.m. with all members present, except Council/Agency/ Authoritymember Rindone. ACTION: Agencymember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2008-1995, heading read, text waived: B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-1995, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVfNG A LOAN REPAYMENT FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE GENERAL FUND (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Agencymember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Agencymember Rindone abstaining. At 6:07 p.m., Councilmember McCann recused himself from the dais, due to a conflict of interest on Items 7C and 70. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Council Resolution Nos. 2008-140 and 2008- 141, headings read, texts waived: C. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-140, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $24 MILLION PRINCIPAL AMOUNT 2008 TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Page 6 - CouncillRDA/PFA Minutes / ;:2, ... / rJ 1-- "-i--" June 3, 2008 DRi\FT ACTION ITEMS - City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority (Continued) D. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-141, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS INTENTION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS Councilmember ,Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-2, with Deputy Mayor Rindone and Councilmember McCann abstaining. At 6:09 p.m., Deputy Mayor Rindone and Councilmember McCann returned to the dais, and Councilmember Castaneda recused himself on Item 7E. due to a contlict of interest. and left the dais. " ACTION: Authoritymember McCann moved to adopt the following Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 2008-013, heading read, text waived: E. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-013, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND SALE OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE CHULA VISTA MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING CERTAIN RELATED DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Authoritymember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Authoritymember Castaneda abstaining. Council/Agency/ Authoritymember Castaneda returned to the dais at 6: I 0 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS - City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority 8. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORTS City Manager Garcia announced that a Joint Workshop of the City Council/Planning CommissionlGrov,1h Management Oversight Commission was scheduled for June 5, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., at the Police Department, Community Meeting Room. 9. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 10. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY MEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Ramirez spoke about code enforcement activities along Main Street, and associated issues by businesses in the area. He requested that the City Manager begin to look at ways to help businesses transition from their current condition to keeping in line with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan. He then spoke with respect to a constituent concern about the lack of an adequate ventilation system in the vehicles used to transport impounded animals to the Animal Care Facility. He requested that the City Manager come back with data on the temperature ranges that could be reached in the vehicles on hot days, and any associated impacts on the animals being transported in the vehicles. He also encouraged the Help and Education for Animal Responsibility T eam (HEART) of Chula Vista to get involved in assisting with these issues. Page 7 - CouncilIRDAlPF A Minutes J /} --; .0- / i ' June 3, 2008 DR.A.FT OTHER BUSINESS - City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority (Continued) Mavor Cox referred to the earlier suggestion bv Councilmember Ramirez about code enforcement issues, stating she believed th'ii't the health and safety codes needed to be uniformly processed throughout the City, and she would be hesitant to follow the codes differently for different areas of the City. Councilmember Ramirez responded that he believed there was an unequal application of code enforcement on the west side, and he suggested that it was time for the City to develop an approach that would allow code enforcement activities to be welcomed, not rejected by the community. Councilmember Castaneda conveyed his best wishes to retiring City Attorney Moore, Planning and Building Director Sandoval, and Public Works Director Byers. He encouraged everyone to vote on this Election Day, June 3, 2008. He encouraged the community to attend the upcoming campout at Montevalle Park on June 13, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Sign-ups and further information could be accessed on the City's website, and by calling 619/691-5269. He then spoke about his participation, together with Congressman Filner, on a recent press event regarding .the issue of foreclosures in the City, and a proposed Bill by Congressman Filner, that would provide financial assistance to members of the military currently serving, who may be experiencing difficulties with keeping their homes. He stated that he would keep the Council apprised of the legislative developments. Deputy Mayor Rindone spoke about traffic congestion issues related to a recent concert event at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, and requested that staff work with concert event organizers to address future potential traffic issues and alleviation of traffic at large concert events, and to come back with a report to the Council on the matter. Mayor Cox responded that such a meeting had been conducted between the Police Department and the Amphitheatre, with a subsequent e- mail that was sent to the Council about the efforts that had been initiated to address the issues. City Manager Garcia added that work on the matter was ongoing and that staff would provide a report back to the Council on developments. ADJOURNMENT At 6:28 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the City Council to a Joint Workshop Meeting with the GMOC and Planning Commission, June 5, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chula Vista Police Headquarters, Community Meeting Room, 315 Fourth Avenue, and thence to the Regular Meeting of June 10,2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; the Redevelopment Agency to a Special Meeting on June 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and thence to the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and the Public Financing Authority until further notice. ~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk ~ ~ Page 8 - CouncillRDAIPF A Minutes .....-., //?->( Jtf~_/ L. , June 3, 2008